A quick story from the owner about MIRACLE"s overhaul

[Suzanne Ellis]

A quick story by the owner about MIRACLE's overhaul... This is the short version of the overhaul because the long version would cover many pages. Basically, she was abandoned in a Boatyard for about two years and left uncovered after being towed in with a seized engine. After hauling it to a friend’s house, we spent about 2 and one half years rebuilding her which included cropping out any and all bad wood and replacing with new ¾ inch marine plywood, removing all fiberglass and replacing with all new rove/mat and West System epoxy and then a layer of new 10 oz glass on top. She was then painted by a professional painter with new Awlgrip. The entire inside was stripped to the bare wood and repainted and or varnished (5-7 coats).

The old engine and transmission was removed and replaced with a new Volvo 2003 T turbo diesel and transmission along with new shaft log and seals. New Racor fuel filters. All old wiring was completely stripped out and replaced with new marine grade wiring by Coastal Marine Electronics out of East Boothbay. This included a new panel for both AC & DC as well as new radios and Radar. Interior has new cushions of Ultrasuade material and an additional 4inches of foam. All plumbing was removed and replaced to service both the forward lavatory, outside shower and the galley sink with hot and cold water. New water heater runs off engine heat exchanger. The forward head is direct discharge and the main cabin head has an Electrasan unit. The wood/coal fireplace in the main cabin works well and has a set of miniature fireplace tools. Galley stove is a new Luke propane with three top burners and two burner oven.

The two masts were taken apart and refastened with West System epoxy, no screws or bolts to weaken the Sitka Spruce masts.

This is the short version. Basically, the boat has been rebuilt from the keel up. At one point, I had a crew of four working on her for six months steady plus myself and others.

For more information or to schedule an appointment to see MIRACLE, contact Suzanne Ellis, New Wave Yachts at 207 847-3326 or [e-mail]