| "I met Jan Hadley of Nautilus Marine Restorations in July, 2011. I have a 1958 32' Chris Craft Commander that required extensive restoration. Jan has proven to be an incredible craftsman and has great knowledge of restoring wooden boats. He has provided services in a professional manner, including developing a plan of restoration, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical and incredible woodwork and brightwork. He has the ability to provide what I wanted in the restoration and I have developed trust in his decision making which directly resulted in the restoration of a classic boat that simply does not exist in today's boating world. I now have a classic wooden boat with modern conveniences that will last my lifetime and is something I can pass on to my family one day. I highly recommend Jan Hadley for your boat restoration needs." |
| "After being totally frustrated with the lack of craftsmanship around the Atlanta area, I found Nautilus Restorations online and called Jan. I can usually spot, or in this case hear, BS a mile away. I was so pleased to talk to someone who understood what I wanted accomplished! I could not afford a total resto job but needed my boat usable! I was impressed enough to take the chance and drive about 3 1/2 hours each way... twice! I sure am glad I did! If anyone has questions, I've given Jan the go-ahead to allow people to contact me via email for starters. My boat is not a true classic, but they went the extra mile...completely rebuilt the transom and got the original gelcoat and trim looking great!!! Highly recommended!" |
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| Client References/Recommendations |
| "When I moved up to Atlanta I was looking for a shop to help finish my 1963 Correct Craft Debonnaire. My boat had been in and out of three different shops, but was basically still an empty hull. Jan took my boat and designed/fabricated/installed all the custom cabinetry, interior, and drivetrain components. I gave him a basic idea of what I wanted the boat to look like and he turned around and gave me the one of the most beautiful Correct Crafts I have ever seen. With the cabinetry in the front and larger engine cover with cup holders this boat is also a lot more useable than when it came out of the factory. Everywhere I go with this boat I always have people approach me and ask about the boat. They are always curious about the color, which is an original factory color! I was so impressed with the fit and finish of my boat that my brother and I decided to have Jan to redo his 1969 Correct Craft Barracuda. When Jan got the boat it had rotten stringers, a seized 318, and half a ton of water logged foam beneath the floor. Jan put in new stringers, a modern 351, and repainted the boat to make it look factory fresh. We both love the work Jan did, and look forward to future projects with him. Jan is currently restoring the factory hardtop that was an option for the Debonnaire, and hopefully will install it sometime in early 2016." |
"Jan and company rebuilt my 1954 Chris Craft Holiday . It started off to be a simple re-finish and thorough “check out” but morphed into a bigger project as I began to see the possibilities for the old girl. You can see the results on the “1954 Chris Craft Holiday “ page on this website. Throughout the project , I was kept informed as to progress and had plenty of input into all of the “which option do we choose?” questions. Great work and a beautiful finished product." |
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| David Hood |
| Dr. Scott Rhoden |
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