If you need other, or more detailed information, call our Customer Service professionals at (773) 221-9990,
extension 120 during normal business hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 5:00 and Saturday,
9:00 – 4:00.
Schedule Departures
Engine and Drive Services
Bottom Painting and Fairing
Fiberglass Repairs
Mast Stepping and Rigging
Cleaning & Detailing
Systems
Full Vessel Commissioning
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| Please note: scheduling is done on a first come, first served basis. Crowley’s uses four dates to plan your departure. The DEPARTURE DATE is the date you choose to go to the harbor. Crowley’s sets the LAUNCH DATE (the day we actually launch your boat) based on workloads and launch requirements. This day may be up to five (5) days prior to your departure date. The STAGE DATE is the date we move your boat to a staging area in preparation for launching. If your boat is stored inside, we will also set a MOVE DATE. This is the day we move your boat out of the storage building. For sailboats, this date will be at least two (2) weeks prior to your departure date. We will begin moving boats out of inside storage at our discretion beginning April 1st. If for some reason you need your boat to remain inside, please contact Customer Service so they can adjust the schedule to suit your needs. We will call to confirm your work orders and departure schedule two (2) weeks prior to your departure date. You should plan to have all of your work completed prior to your STAGE DATE. Rescheduling your departure date after your boat has been staged will result in additional fees. |
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We offer turnkey deliveries between Crowley’s Yacht Yard and Chicago’s harbors.
Our skippers will call and customize this service to suit your needs. Select the date you would like
your boat to be at the harbor. Your delivery will be done one (1) to ten (10) days prior to your
requested date. Your delivery captain will contact you with details. Customers utilizing this service
must order an engine start.
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| Engine and Drive Services | |
| Engine Start and 18 Point Check | |
| Crowley’s engine start and 18-point engine check service is the best way to minimize
last minute surprises and start your season with confidence. After launching, Crowley’s marine
certified mechanics will start your engine and perform an 18-point check of your engine and related
systems. Included is a visual inspection of the engine, fluid levels, hoses, belts, wires, cables,
shafts, alternator output and other related systems. A written report is left on your boat for your
records. In most cases, an engine start is required when other engine work is ordered. $85 plus materials |
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| Zinc Replacement and Installation | |
| Anti corrosion zincs are a good way to protect valuable metal components from corrosion
below the water line. Stray electrical current and galvanic corrosion can irreparably damage your
propellers, shafts, struts, rudders, drives, and other components. These inexpensive anodes attract
the galvanic currents and corrode – instead of your other valuable metal items. They can usually
be replaced in less than one hour. $85 per hour plus materials |
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| Gas Engine Tune Up | |
| New plugs, wires, caps and rotors are installed to ensure that the ignition system fires
properly. The carburetor and timing are adjusted as necessary to aid in quick starts and full power
throughout the operating range. The work is completed in addition to the engine start. Starting at $170 plus engine start and materials |
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| Shaft Alignment | |
| Our shaft alignment is the key to smooth powering. The system is adjusted and any other
sources of vibration are checked. Recommendations are made. If you experienced excessive vibration
last year while under power, you are a candidate for this service. $85 per hour plus engine start and materials |
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| Repack Stuffing Box | |
| We recommend this service every few years. We repack the stuffing box (the point where
the shaft comes through the hull) before the boat goes in the water. After the boat is launched,
a mechanic will run the engine and make adjustments. $85 per hour plus engine start and materials |
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| Sterndrive Service | |
| Regular maintenance of your sterndrive will help prevent
the need for a costly drive replacement. Our mechanics will
remove your sterndrive and inspect the bellows, boots, shift cable, input shaft and coupler. We
will lubricate the input shaft and coupler and change the upper and lower unit oil. After the inspection,
lubrication and the oil change the drive is reinstalled with a fresh seal kit. Trim operation
& fluid levels are checked along with engine alignment. $170 each plus materials |
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| Bottom Prep / Repair / Fairing | |
| Bottom Painting | |
| Crowley’s offers a variety of anti-fouling bottom paint maintenance options. If you have any questions about which service is right for you, please don’t hesitate to give us a call. Give yourself a break this year. Just check the box and let Crowley’s handle this dirty chore. | |
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| Rolled on Cruising Finish | |
| Our crew will wipe down your existing bottom paint, removing any dirt and loose or flaking
material. We will carefully mask off the water line, shaft, propeller, depth transducer and any other
areas, and then roll on one (1) coat of anti-fouling paint. We will paint under the pads and the
bottom of the keel prior to launch. Note: Owners of boats with VC 17 bottoms must order a sprayed
finish. $10 per boat foot plus paint & $50 roll kit. "Interlux Bottomkote" paint sale price $34.95 per quart. Other paints avialable by request. |
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| Standard Sprayed Finish | |
| This is the standard finish for a VC 17 bottom. Our crew will wipe down your existing
bottom paint, removing any dirt and loose or flaking material. We will carefully mask off the water
line, topsides, shaft, propeller, and depth transducer. We will also thoroughly tarp off surrounding
boats. Then, we will use professional airless spray equipment to apply a fresh coat of bottom paint.
We will paint under the pads and the bottom of the keel prior to launch. $13 per boat foot plus paint and $65 spray kit. VC-17 sale price $39.95 per quart. |
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| Racing Sprayed Finish | |
| This service is designed for the racing enthusiast seeking a superior competitive advantage.
Boats ordering this service will receive all the services provided in the standard sprayed finish
but extra care will be taken to sand down flaking and rough areas. Additionally, after the bottom
is sprayed, the entire bottom will be burnished to give it an even smoother finish. $16 per boat foot plus paint and $65 spray kit. VC-17 sale price $39.95 per quart. |
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| Bottom Prep | |
| Wet sanding, bottom paint removal, keel/hull joint repairs and hull fairing are all routine
operations for us. From a power peel to a #2000 wet sanded finish, Crowley’s can provide it. $85 per hour plus materials |
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| Gelcoat Touch Ups | |
| No matter how careful or skilled you are, if you use your boat, you will inevitably end
up with nicks and gouges in your deck and hull sides. Making repairs to your gelcoat is a tricky
operation. Done incorrectly, a repair can look worse than the damage. We employ some of the most
skilled craftsmen in the country in this trade. Crowley’s routinely does complicated nonskid
repairs, color matches and structural glass repairs that other yards will not even attempt. $85 per hour (min 3 hours) plus materials |
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| Mast Stepping and Rigging | |
| Crowley’s riggers are the best on the Great Lakes. They are professional sailors
working to make your yacht fast and efficient. Mast stepping begins in March. |
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| Mast Stepping Service | |
| Our full service mast stepping service includes mast
washing, a basic inspection, mast preparation, lighting check, stepping,
tuning, taping, completing electrical connections, boom preparation,
boom installation, leading halyards, and rigging the mainsheet and
traveler. Customers who prefer to complete the rigging work themselves may opt out of certain premium services. The following discounts will be applied to you invoice. Tune & tape your own rig: Deduct $50.00 |
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| Rig Boat for Sailing | |
| Let our riggers install your sails, main sail cover, dodger and running rigging. We will
do as little or as much as you want. Just check the box and a rigger will call you to discuss your
rigging preferences and needs. $85 per hour, typically 2-3 hours |
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| Furling System Tune Up | |
| Modern furlers are precision systems that most sailors take for granted. Proper operation
of your furler in critical situations is essential for safe boating. Our riggers will perform a detailed
inspection and provide a service specifically tailored to your furler. $120 |
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| Standing and Running Rigging Replacement | |
| Crowley’s operates a full service rigging shop. We have been selected to be the
regional service center for some of the leading names in sailing including Lewmar, Seldén,
Sampson, Navtec, Furlex and Forespar to name a few. If you need a halyard, a shroud, or a complete
mast, Crowley’s Rigging is the place to get it. from $85 per stay |
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| Cleaning and Detailing | |
| A boat that’s clean inside and out helps make your boating experience more enjoyable. Starting the year with a freshly buffed and waxed boat is the way to get the season off on the right foot. Crowley’s can help. Regular detailing keeps your yacht looking new longer, increases its value, and adds years to your enjoyment. We provide any level of service you may desire — from a simple deck wash at launch to detailed polishing of the bronze — we do it all. Crowley’s partners with Three Twins Cleaning Service to give you professional, proven results. | |
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| Basic Wash | |
| The cleaning crew will soap, scrub and rinse the hull sides or deck as ordered one (1)
week prior to departure. This is an economical way to get the boat nice and clean. Deck $3.50 per boat foot plus $7.00 materials fee Hull Sides $3.50 per boat foot plus $7.00 materials fee |
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| Premier 3-Step Wash, Buff & Wax | |
| This is the best way to restore a shine and protect your investment. First, the cleaning
crews perform a basic wash and allow the boat to dry. Next, they compound and buff the smooth surfaces
with a heavy-duty power buffer. Finally, the boat is protected and sealed with a coating of carefully
hand-applied wax. Customers that order this service will also receive a complimentary deck wash on
the morning of their departure. Deck $13.75 per boat foot plus $29.00 materials fee Hull Side $18.50 per boat foot plus $29.00 materials fee |
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| Interior and Bilge Cleaning | |
| Done to your specifications. A representative will contact you to identify your particular
needs. $42.50 per hour plus materials |
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| Cushion Cleaning | |
| Fresh, clean cushions make a boat an inviting and warm place. Regular cushion cleaning
helps prevent mildew and keeps your boat smelling new. Cushions are removed, taken to a steam cleaning
facility, cleaned and sanitized, deodorized, bagged and then returned to your boat. from $25 per cushion |
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| Canvas Cleaning | |
| Boat canvas is expensive. To protect your investment and keep it looking good, we will
remove your canvas, send it out for cleaning, and then reinstall it. Call us for a quote. Please
schedule this service early. $85 per hour plus cleaning fees |
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| Systems | |
| Our team of service and installation technicians completes a regular program of continuing training and routinely follows manufacturer and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) guidelines. We are proud to offer you the following professional services. | |
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| Steering System Tune Up | |
| Our crew will inspect and perform the recommended maintenance of this critical but often
overlooked system. If you have not been down in your lazarette and personally inspected this system
lately, it’s time you order this service. $85 per hour plus materials |
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| CPD Overboard Discharge Inspection | |
| The CPD is strictly enforcing local and federal laws relating to the discharge of waste
onto the lake. Crowley’s will issue a CPD “Certificate of Compliance” or recommend
corrective actions. $45 |
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| Chicago Style Mooring Harnesses Replacement | |
| Our handmade harnesses are custom made with the finest materials and are fit to your boat. from $125 |
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| Raymarine Sail Pack | |
| Upgrade to a reliable, proven, Raymarine ST60 wind, speed, and depth instrument package. Sail pack, with mast down install, starts at $1995 |
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| Full Vessel Commissioning | |
| Full Vessel Commissioning | |
| This service is for owners who would like to step aboard their boat and go. We can install
any canvas, flush and fill water tanks, install cushions, perform a deck wash at launch, test all
systems and make sure all the details are attended to. However, a service representative will call
you to assess your needs. Customers utilizing this service must also order an engine start. $85 per hour |
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3434 E 95th Street Chicago, Illinois 60617
Ph 773-221-9990 Fax 773-221-9991