Townsend Bay Marine Audio Interviews
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These audio interviews are candid conversations with highly experienced staff from our shop—people who have worked on boats for years. However, the content of these interviews does not imply any particular result on your boat nor extend our warranty in any way. Please contact us directly for specific project questions or bring your boat to the yard for a consultation.
Townsend Bay Marine is pleased to present the exclusive Townsend Bay Interview Series!
Our in-house experts give advice and opinions to help you get the best out of your boat.
Rain Rain Go Away: Chasing Leaks
Sooner or later almost every boat owner will find a puddle of water inside where it doesn't belong. Unfortunately, the puddle and the leak are usually in different locations. In this interview, Leif Erickson draws on years of experience finding leaks to help you know where to look.
Finding and Curing Annoying Vibrations
Persistent vibrations can loosen fasteners, rattle dishes, and threaten your sanity. Here are some thoughts on what to do before you get too many screws loose from Townsend Bay Marine's Mechanical Department Head Darryl Paddock.
What you need to know about your bottom
What’s out of sight under water shouldn’t be out of mind. Here’re some thoughts on blisters and bottom paint from Production Manager Leif Erickson.
Dock like a pro with thrusters
Thrusters can take the pain out of squeezing into a slip or let you handle a solo launch with remote control. Leif Erickson discusses key issues in thruster selection and installation.
All About Electrical Systems
Safety and function dictate how to handle problems with your boat's electrical system. Geoff Custer, electrical head at Townsend Bay Marine, shares his experience on how to cure system overloads, make your boat safer and keep up with modern electronics. Here are some insights every boat owner should know.
Should You Refit Your Interior?
An interior refit can transform a yacht into something as good as—or better than—new. In this article, David King and David Pratt discuss how to update the look and feel of your interior.
Know These Repowering Basics?
Replacing old or failing engines can be a daunting task. In this interview, Leif Erickson discusses what many consider to be one of the most complicated refits.
Repainting your boat
In Part 3 of Townsend Bay Marine's Audio Interview Series, Leif Erickson and Trevor Stark discuss what you need to know about painting your pleasure boat.
Selecting and installing heating systems
A properly sized and installed hydronic heating system can extend the cruising season into the chilly winter months. In this article, Townsend Bay Marine explains how to stay warm and cozy on your yacht all year long.