Bottom prep is crucial to getting a quality bottom paint job.
News & Articles
News, articles, how-to advice, and of course, boats! All about what's exciting at Berkeley Marine Center.
Nina, our master diesel mechanic
If you've had engine work performed at BMC in the last few years, then you've met our diesel mechanic extraordinaire, Nina Violet. Nina gets rave reviews for every engine she touches.
An electric propulsion repower
Sean Shigley is our master installer for electric propulsion repowers, seen here converting the racing sled, Glass Slipper, from auxiliary diesel to electric propulsion.
David happily "tipping" Papoose
Can you tell that Davie loves his job? He's a master carpenter, here painting the wooden-hulled Lapworth 36, Papoose.
140,000 views on YouTube & counting!
Our time-lapse video of the construction of the custom Antrim 49, Rapid Transit, at Berkeley Marine Center is quite popular.
The restoration of Intention
The complete restoration of the Tartan 10 Intention, is a passion project for owner Ian Kallen. Berkeley Marine Center is doing much of the work, including new topsides paint.
Plan now for your bottom package!
Spring is just around the corner, and it's the yard's busiest time of year for bottom paint packages.
Looking back, looking ahead in the new year
As we look back on the year, we're so grateful for the many amazing people in our lives, and for the opportunity to do what we love.
Rosie G has logged more than 3000 miles since launch
Rosie G's voyage from San Francisco Bay to the south pacific is featured in the January 2025 edition of Latitude 38. Rosie G is a 40ft.