At Power Boats we are serious about providing good service, no matter what the size
of the job.

We now provide several on-site services so that jobs can be completed as expeditiously and cost effectively as possible. In all we have done, providing good services for our customers has been our most important goal.

It is not therefore surprising to find that our motto is "We focus on service".

Plastic "Shrink" Wrap Service  See shrink wrapping costs

Recently Power Boats added plastic "shrink" wrapping to our list of services. This greatly adds to the protection of boats left in storage and is also popular on boats that are being worked upon.

During construction, white plastic sheeting is laid on PVC pipe frames that are built around the boat, extending to the ground if necessary. The plastic sheets are taped together and to the rigging where it passes through the plastic. The entire cover is "shrunk" (tightened) by heating, which makes it firm and resilient to the elements. The plastic cover is warranted for eight months, but it normally lasts for at least a year before it decays in the sun.

Electrical Services

Operated by Brian Sellier and David Laughlin, Caribbean Marine Electrical supply, service and install DC and AC systems, rewiring, starting, charging and monitoring systems, batteries, etc. Workshop is located in our Contractors Building. (Tel: 634 4561, email: electromarine@tstt.net.tt )

Mechanical Services:

1. The Boat Yard: Located in the building on the western side of our compound, Ian Keizer is the proprietor and his specialty is outboards. (Tel: 634 4536, 750 4406, email: marclyn@tstt.net.tt )
   
2. Placid Lawrence: Placid mostly works on inboard diesel and gasoline engines. His workshop is located on the western side of our compound. (Tel: 772 8698)
   
3. Desi Mc Intosh, Chris De Gannes: Workshop is located in our neighbour's yard on our north eastern boundary. Desi and Chris work on diesel and gasoline engines, gear boxes, prop shafts, couplings, and the newer, more intricate folding and feathering props. (Tel: 634 1268)
   
4. D and D Marine: The proprietor, Jeff Jonathan is an outboard mechanic who is also very good with control boxes, instrument panels, basic wiring and other outboard related work. (Tel: 634 1268, 682 2895)

Metal Fabrication

Mark DeGannes is the proprietor of a highly specialized operation, MDG Welding. Working mainly with stainless steel and aluminum, Mark designs, builds and repairs hard tops, flybridges, arches, davits, boarding ladders, etc. ( Tel: 634 4025, 680 4247, email: mdgan@carib-link.net )

Refurbishment

1. Awon's Marine Services: Gerald Awon is especially good with detailed fiberglass work, compounding and polishing of topsides, matching and restoration of gelcoats, spray painting, restoration of acrylic glass, varnishing and very high quality clear-coating of wood. (Tel: 682 5584)
   
2. Clinton Brewster: Painting and varnishing. Basic bottom preparation for antifouling. Located in shed on western side of our compound. (Tel: 633 4393)
   
3. Classic Yacht Service: Ozia Griffith does basic bottom preparation, painting, cleaning and polishing of topsides and decks. Located in shed on western side of our compound. (Tel: 768 5908, 633 3503)
   
4. Ricky Denoon: Basic bottom preparation and painting. Cleaning and polishing of topsides and decks. Repairs to through hull valves and fittings. (Tel: 777 6995)
   
5. European Yacht Connection: Jorn Grote is the proprietor and undertakes complete refurbishment of yachts, guardianage/maintenance and project management. Workshop/office is located in the middle of our compound. (Tel: 682 2161, email: europeyachtconnect@yahoo.com )
   
6. Anthony Penn: Specialises in varnishing and brush painting. (Tel: 778 7913)
   
7. Rainbow Company: Rawle Walker specializes in fiberglass work and spray painting. Office located in middle of our compound. (Tel: 681 7437)
   
8. Rodney Seepaul: Basic bottom preparation. (Tel: 760 0929)
   
9. Vessel Integrity Preservation: Brian Higgins is the operator and specializes in fiberglass repairs, osmosis work and spray painting (Tel: 768 3371, email: brianhiggins@tstt.net.tt )
   
10. Yacht Maintenance Services: Allen Dowden is the proprietor and specializes in spray painting, fiberglass repairs and osmosis work. Compounding and polishing. Allen's office/workshop is located in the ShipsCarpenter's building near our dinghy dock. (Tel: 634 1165, 680 5520, email: ymsad@tstt.net.tt )

Sail Making and Canvas Work

Kent Barrow is the man behind this most progressive establishment. The sail loft, located on level 2 in our main contractors building is fully equipped with state of the art computerized design and cutting tables. Barrow Sails make new high tech racing sails, sturdy cruising sails and carry out repairs on all types of sails. (Tel: 634 4137, email: barrow@tstt.net.tt )

Upholstery

David Mahabir operates The Upholstery Shop on level 2 of our main contractors building and is fully equipped to carry out repairs and construct new cushions, seats, beds, etc. (Tel: 634 4143)

Woodwork

Trinidad is fortunate to have large stocks of locally grown teak, the original stock imported from Burma way back in the days of Captain Bligh… There are also other beautiful locally grown timbers, three good boatbuilding examples being cedar, mahogany and appamat.

Two first class woodworking facilities are available at Power Boats:

1. Fortress Woodworking: Neville Boos operates a substantial woodwork shop on levels 1 and 2 of our main contractors building. The shop undertakes all types of quality woodwork. (Tel: 634 4510, email: fortress@tstt.net.tt )
   
2. Ships Carpenters: David Morand is the proprietor of the pretty thatched roof stone building near our dinghy dock. In it his woodworking shop carries out a range of good quality wood related work. (Tel: 634 2205, email: ships_carpenter@yahoo.com)