1973 Matthews Voyager 56' Fresh Paint & Updates...

Just got back from Florida with a new paint job.......Off White Revisited Awlgrip on the topsides and the Whaler and Kingston Gray Awlgrip on hull with dark blue feature stripe and engine turned gold tape stripe covered with Clear Awlgrip for protection from chafing. Also used a light tan Awlgrip for the non skid on the decks and cabin top.

Great job at a great price! Very pleased with the finished product. Now for a new galley..........Tearing out the original galley and going back with new navy blue custom cabinets with a rope motif on the door fronts in gold and a black antique glaze. Going for a feature in 'Better Boats and Gardens' in April.

This was her 40th birthday present. She is a 1973 Matthews Voyager 56' Motor Yacht. Hope she appreciates the love.............

The name comes from the Admiral of the Fleet whose name is Joyce and is known to friends as 'Joycie'. Married to the Fleet Captain for 53 years this September and this is the first ship named for her.

I am surprised at how many folks think the name JOY SEA comes from slang for 'Jersey'.

The Matthews was painted by Ruben Cesares of R and R Marine at the old Daytona Boat Works which is now Aquamarina. He is a magician with Awlgrip and is very reasonable and has as much passion for DOING a good job as I am with GETTING a good job.

New galley!

Tearing out the old almond Formica galley (circa 1998) and having new custom cabinets built. The last photo is the color sample only and not the final trim option. Going with a 'rope" motif on the doors and as trim between the cabinets and the head liner. Solid surface counter tops and ceramic tile back splash with new SS LG brand appliances.

Any thoughts on the color choice of Navy Blue with Gold rope motif with a Black Glaze?

Thanks Carl.........this Galley rebuild is taking longer than the paint job in Daytona. Looking for Whale plumbing fittings at a decent price right now. The **** things must be gold plated they are so expensive. I drove up to Donalds, South Carolina last Thursday in a minivan and picked up 2 sheets of 1/2" teak and holly and 3 sheets of 1/4" teak veneer for the project at East Teak. Very accommodating people there and the quality of the product is excellent.

Finally got the first cabinet going in. Correction......went in, then out for a trim job. 'Measure twice, cut once'..........or "aw ****, let's take it back and cut an inch and half off."

Anyway, color looks good. Should have some appliances this week and cabinets as well.

Finally finished the Admiral's new quarters........