2011 Totally Refurbished
Leon Bowles, a marine industry professional with his workshop located at Boat Lagoon Marina, bought the Whitby 42 in May 2011. He had the boat hauled out and placed on the hard. Leon then began work on a total refit that would take nearly 4 months to complete.
Complete Engine Rebuild
Hauling out through the cockpit
Hauling out through the cockpit
Hauling out through the cockpit
The very first task in the refit involved removing the 30 year old Ford Lehman 80 hp motor from the engine room. This involved first removing the steering pedestal which includes engine gauge panel.
The Chain Hoist
Hauling out through the cockpit
Hauling out through the cockpit
They ended up with two chain blocks pulling from the main boom, one to the front of the engine and one to the back so as to be able to angle the engine. It came out on it's end with the gearbox pointing almost straight down, with at least two changes of lifting point while it was suspended.
Engine on the floor of the shop
Hauling out through the cockpit
Engine on the floor of the shop
Leon transported the engine back to the his shop where work could easily progress.
Engine on the floor of the shop
Removing the old Fuel Tank
Cutting out the tank
Fabricating a new fiberglass tank
The biggest job of the refit
The original aluminum fuel tank in the keel has been a source of problems for Whitby owners in later years. The tanks would develop small pinhole leaks due to aluminum corrosion. Most Whitby owners just give up on the tank and don't use it. Leon decided to remove the tank and build in a whole new one.
The biggest job of the refit
Fabricating a new fiberglass tank
The biggest job of the refit
The tank had to be cut into pieces with a grinder and yanked out with a chain hoist. It was encased in foam insulation which made the removal even more difficult. It took Leon over 16 hours of grinding and yanking, pounding, and bending just to get the first half of the tank removed
Fabricating a new fiberglass tank
Fabricating a new fiberglass tank
Fabricating a new fiberglass tank
Next came the task of building a new fiberglass tank right into the keel
Installing Baffles
New Keel tank under engine mounts
Fabricating a new fiberglass tank
Tank Top with inspection hole
New Keel tank under engine mounts
New Keel tank under engine mounts
This tank is located under the engine compartment. When finished, the engine is mounted over this tank. Only the inspection plate is visible.
New Keel tank under engine mounts
New Keel tank under engine mounts
New Keel tank under engine mounts
The fiberglass work for the keel fuel tank was finished and the engine tray was glassed back in and painted. A stainless lid for the inspection hatch was fabricated with fittings for fill, breather, suction etc. Holes were drilled and tapped in the top of the tank for the inspection plate.
New Dinghy Davits
Custom fabrication
Dinghy swings free of the stern
Boom arm for lifting engine
Boom arm for lifting engine
Dinghy swings free of the stern
Boom arm for lifting engine
Dinghy swings free of the stern
Dinghy swings free of the stern
Dinghy swings free of the stern
Custom made pulley system
Davits support the solar array
Dinghy swings free of the stern
Easy lifting pulley system
Davits support the solar array
Davits support the solar array
Davits support the solar array
Davits support the solar array
Davits support the solar array
Standing Rigging Replaced
New Stainless Steel Cable
Mast removed and cable attached
Mast removed and cable attached
Mast removed and cable attached
Mast removed and cable attached
Mast removed and cable attached
Re-stepping the mast
Mast removed and cable attached
Re-stepping the mast
New Refrigeration with Separate Compartment for Freezer
Frigoboat™ Compressor
Separate Frigoboat™compressors for freezer and fridge
Separate Frigoboat™compressors for freezer and fridge
Separate Frigoboat™compressors for freezer and fridge
Separate Frigoboat™compressors for freezer and fridge
Separate Frigoboat™compressors for freezer and fridge
New evaporators added to each compartment
Separate Frigoboat™compressors for freezer and fridge
New evaporators added to each compartment
Spectra Ventura Watermaker Installed
Spectra Clark Pump
Spectra Membrane Enclosure
Spectra Membrane Enclosure
Spectra Membrane Enclosure
Spectra Membrane Enclosure
Spectra Membrane Enclosure
Pre-filters
Spectra Membrane Enclosure
Pre-filters
New Teak Installed in Cockpit
Deck Painted and Non-Skid Applied
Bilge Cleaned and Painted
Plumbing Hoses replaced
Plumbing Hoses replaced
Plumbing Hoses replaced
Plumbing Hoses replaced
Plumbing Hoses replaced