Our Specialty Upgrades
Our services include specialty upgrades designed for boat owners who want greater control at the dock and enhanced functionality on the water. Each project begins with a careful evaluation of your hull structure, available space, and the intended use of the upgrade. From structural reinforcement to clean finishes that match your boat’s existing lines, we focus on strength, watertight integrity, and a seamless look that performs as well as it appears.
Thruster Installations (Bow, Stern & Retractable)
Installing bow or stern thrusters is one of our signature modifications. We work with tunnel-type, retractable, or externally mounted systems and carefully integrate them into your hull. Our engineers determine proper tunnel placement, reinforce the surrounding laminate and core structure, design move-in fairings, and bond flanges or housings with precision. For retractable thrusters, we ensure watertight deployment systems, drive gear integration, and appropriate housing transitions.
Swim Platform Extensions & Custom Platforms
Need more deck space or easier water access? We can design and install glass-reinforced swim platforms that match your boat’s lines. From shaping foam or composite cores to lamination, gelcoat finishing, and load testing, we ensure your platform is sturdy, hydrodynamically sleek, and fully bonded to the existing structure.
Structural & Aesthetic Modifications
Beyond thrusters and platforms, we support a wide range of modifications:
- Custom fairings, ducts, or inlets
- Steps, ladders, and boarding gangways
- Hardtop supports and arch modifications
- Integrated pods or housings for instrumentation, lighting, and cameras
- Removal or enlargement of openings (e.g., vents, chases) with reinforced surrounds
Each modification is engineered to maintain or enhance structural integrity, resist fatigue loads, and avoid introducing stress concentrators.
