Bay Ship & Yacht Puts Finishing
Touches on American Corps of Engineers’ Raccoon
 Alameda,
CA, February 27, 2008 – Bay Ship & Yacht
announces
the soon-to-be-completed re-plating and re-engine of the
Army Corps of
Engineers’ Raccoon.
This
commercial
vessel underwent hull plating replacement around the propeller tunnels
and the
topsides up to 4’ above the waterline, installation of a new generator
and
shafts, and a full re-engine to optimize the Raccoon’s
performance.
Featuring
top-of-the-line fabrication and machine shops as well as a 1200 ton
Syncrolift
and 2800 ton drydocking capacity, Bay Ship & Yacht was uniquely
qualified
to perform this scope of work. Their team of certified welders and
master
craftsmen conducted the complex art of fabricating and installing the
compound
curvature plate forming for the propeller tunnels. This work demanded
strict
attention to detail to ensure perfect alignment with the existing
propeller
tunnels to maximize steering and propulsion performance.
All work was completed
on-site at Bay Ship & Yacht’s Alameda
waterfront location.
About
Bay Ship & Yacht
Bay Ship &
Yacht has a complete range of refit and repair services for commercial,
traditional boats, and superyachts. BS&Y
provides a full service 24-hour
shipyard and dry-dock services,
staffed with experienced craftsmen, who focus on absolute Customer
Satisfaction. Founded in 1977 by Bill
Elliott, Bay Ship & Yacht just recently celebrated its 30 th year
in Alameda, California,
and the group of companies includes Bay Machine & Fabrication, Bay
Propeller, Bay Design & Engineering, and the Fleet Service
Division. There
is also an additional facility, Bay Marine Boatworks, located in Richmond,
California. For more information, please contact Michael
Anderson, Marketing
Director at (510) 919-0135, or visit www.bay-ship.com.
Photo Caption: Bay Ship & Yacht
of Alameda, CA performs hull replacement and re-engine for American Corps of
Engineers’
Raccoon
Photo Credit: Eric
Balderston
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