About the pictures of the Bristol 53.3 @ Baja Naval boatyard in
Ensenada, BC, Mexico.

I was the customer’s agent for this extensive overhaul. The 
pictures posted only illustrate the condition of the boat when 
it come into the yard:

Photo #1 with the hull below the water line taken down for a
bonding/primer coat.
 
Photo #2 shows the prep work on the hull. If you enlarge photo 
#1 you will see irregularities and an uneven hull above the 
water line. The hull was faired, which is a laborious task of 
“long boarding” to fill and remove all uneven surfaces, i.e.,
“fairing”.

Photo #3 shows the finish paint work with the boat in the travel
lift.

There are more photos, I probably have a 100 or so since the 
customer was very particular and required frequent progress 
reports. Other repairs included rudder shaft and heel, 
retractable keel, new fuel tanks, fuel delivery and polishing 
system, new interior planked teak and holly deck, and extensive 
detail work.

Let me know if there are any questions or need for more photos 
to illustrate possible repairs in this yard. I work closely with 
Baja Naval and know the entire staff, so if anyone is coming this 
way and or have questions concerning repairs in this neck of the 
woods let me know.

Dave Lewis
(619) 913-1584 (dial US number… rings in Mexico)
S/V Bella
Ensenada, BC, Mexico