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Yachts International: Jefe

Yachts International: Jefe, Custom Detail And Muscle

Jefe oozes attitude. Owner and designer Jerry Gilbreath, a nine-time world offshore champion, would not have wanted it any other way. Jefe idled at dawn on a glassy mountain lake in northern Idaho. Thirty-four feet of custom crafted mahogany, representing a year and a half of labor and a million dollars of detail and muscle,…

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Robb Report: Toys of Summer, Short Sail

An owner of a lakefront vacation home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, recently sought to purchase a small boat that he could use to teach his children how to sail. He soon discovered the diminutive PocketShip, a roughly 15-foot-long kit boat that is light enough to be pulled up on the beach and easily trailered, yet…

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Prepare your wood boat for summer with annual spring maintenance

Prepare for Summer with Annual Spring Maintenance

This spring is the time to have annual maintenance done when you commission your boat for summer. Here are the top four things North Idaho, Washington, and Montana boaters should have done when they take their boat to a professional for annual maintenance: Seawater pump impellers Checking these each year will make sure your engine…

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Three Reasons to Commission Your Boat for Summer

Three Reasons to Commission Your Boat for Summer

Regardless of snowy mountains and cold temperatures, the crew at Coeur Custom in Coeur d’Alene, ID is always getting ready and excited for warm weather and boating season. Summer will be here quicker than you think, and with it, time to get back out on the water. For now, your boat is probably winterized at a professional storage…

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Three reasons to have boat maintenance done in the winter

Three reasons to have boat maintenance done in the winter

It seems that North Idaho is in the dead of winter right now. You’re probably thinking about skiing, building a snowman and wishing for warmer climates. Your boat might be the furthest thing from your mind, but at Coeur Custom, we think now is the best time to think about your boat! It may seem…

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Coeur Custom indoor boat storage.

Why you should store your boat in a professional facility

When choosing a place to store your boat for the winter, not just any empty space will do. Being stored in the wrong area can damage boats — especially those made from wood. The best option to ensure the longevity and functionally of your boat is to ensure it is stored in a facility that…

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Three tips for winter boat storage

Three things to do when storing your boat for winter

Winterizing your boat is one of the most important things you can do to maintain a quality vessel that will keep running for years to come. Each year, after finishing your last cruise of the fall on Lake Coeur d’Alene, begin thinking about where you’d like to store your boat for the winter. It’s also a good…

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The boat building process at Coeur Custom

How our custom wood boat building process works

Our process begins with a conversation with the owner-to-be so we can be on the same page about your vision. What is it that you’d like to create? What are you looking for in a custom built wood boat — speed, style, comfort, space, or a little bit of everything? After we understand what you’d like…

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Antique and Classic Wooden Boat Show is an annual hit

Antique and Classic Wooden Boat Show is an annual hit

The annual Antique and Classic Boat Show held at Payette Lake is a time for wooden boat owners to spruce up their vessel and let it shine! Coeur Custom is excited to participate with the Payette Lakes Chapter of the show, which always proves to be a treat for boaters and boat enthusiasts alike. The…

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Keep up on boat maintenance, even during the summer.

Keep up routine boat maintenance even during the summer months

In several of the Coeur Custom past blog articles, we’ve discussed the importance of proper winterization and commissioning your boat for summer. Both of these steps are crucial to ensure the longevity of your boat. However, mid-season maintenance is vital as well. The boat is working constantly, so upkeep is crucial to make sure the…

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