The Owner of the older J24 in Colington Harbor NC came to us to help him refurbish his boat. As with any older boat with limited value there is a big problem investing lots of money into it when the the improvements cost in today’s labor and materials market overshadow the potential resale value of […]
Sabre 42 Refinishing
Winter 2023-24 we decided to refurbish and refinish this Sabre 42 Classic. The hull had been paint patched for over a decade and the luster on the old Awlgrip finish was no longer able to be kept up. The project started in early winter of 2023 in Beaufort NC at Bock Marine Boatyard, where we […]
Sea Ox Repower, Transom Rebuild, Floor Rebuild
Repowering? Is your Hull Up to it??? Lets face it. Powerboat construction techniques have not always been the best. Maybe they do this so you will want your next boat sooner, maybe just to cut costs. It doesnt matter why, but its likely to need correction before your engine falls off the back of the […]
pH Series – Trailerable High Performance Catamarans
pH Catamarans from Phillips Boatworks are the culmination of decades of multihull sailing, charter operations, sailmaking, rigging and boatbuilding experience. The pH Series Suite of hull designs feature common themes of being extremely lightweight and durable; easily trailered and road legal; and finally very agile and easily managable high performance. In essence, all of our […]
51’ Wasa Sailing Sloop Grounded Near Ocracoke Inlet Early On The Morning Of November 2nd
The First Shipwreck of 2023 Each year, the tough weather conditions and shifting shoals of the Outer Banks claim several victims, especially in fall, winter, and early spring. This season, the shipwrecks begin with the 51′ Wasa Racing Sloop grounded near the inlet beach of Ocracoke in the wee hours of the morning on November-2. […]
Hatteras Memory Keepsake for Auction
Take Home the 40 Year Old Fish House Restaurant Highway Signs! A piece of Hatteras History. The old Fish House Property on Buxton Harbor has been sold and will hopefully be put to use as a sailing and maritime education center for local and visiting youth and adults. Originally we were planning on simply flipping and re-using the signage for the new branding. We are offering at least one of the signs to the highest bidder! Proceeds from the sale of this cool and historic memento will be used towards the purchase and use of the property as a sailing and maritime educational resource to the community. Details are as follows: Dimensions are 8 ft long x 5 feet high x 2 inches thick The sign material is […]
Charter Special! 10% off Full Day Charters !!!
Full Day Sailing Adventures are the BEST! Explore Hatteras Inlet and Ocracoke North End! Book Now ! (coupon code “fulldayspecial”) Depart Buxton at 8 am and explore the most secluded sights of Hatteras Island! Back at 4 pm. Groups can be up to 6 Passengers per boat. 3 Boats Available! Ice and Cooler Provided Boats […]
Hatteras Island – Yacht Rescue and Salvage
Responsible and Safe Recovery from the Graveyard of the Atlantic The danger of offshore transit around Cape Hatteras and Diamond Shoals is frequently underestimated. Each year 5 – 20 vessels get stranded on the shallow bars of the Outer Banks as they approach Hatteras Point and Diamond Shoals off of North Carolina’s Barrier Islands. Especially […]
Used and Repair(able) Sail Sale!
Sale on Used Sail Inventory Most of these sails will be between $100 – $300 depending on the age and extent of work that had to be done to fix them. World Sails 4.7 mast 430/400 luff 407 boom 165 sail004a.jpg sail004b.jpg Real World Sails 5.2 mast 400 luff ext 23-25 boom 174-176 sail009a.jpg sail009b.jpg […]
Avon Harbor Sailing
Sailing around Avon Harbor As a charter captain doing sunset sails almost every evening in the peak of summer, I have excellent knowledge of the sailing around avon harbor. It is is shallow, unpredictable, and exciting. Favorite spots for sailing around Avon We have a few favorite spots to visit when we are sailing around […]