Driscoll Boat Works Takes Alessa Leigh For A Stroll Down Shelter Island Drive

SAN DIEGO, CA – May 28, 2009 – After a four year stay for a refit in Shelter Island, San Diego’s marine-based neighborhood, Driscoll Boat Works launched the 99 foot motor yacht Alessa Leigh. Driscoll’s way’s crew maneuvered the vessel a quarter mile down Shelter Island Drive using its 150 ton Marine Travelift. It was an awe-inspiring site to see along the road many people refer to as the “Rodeo Drive” of the yachting community.

The process, which took two days to complete, began with staging Alessa Leigh in the driveway of Shelter Island Boat Yard at the end of the work week. The next morning, Driscoll’s Travelift crew guided the yacht one quarter of a mile down the road to the Driscoll Boat Works facilities. Once in the yard, the vessel was successfully launched into the water via Marine Travelift. In order to avoid disrupting the community of Shelter Island, the crew began the traveling leg of the transport before the sun rose on Saturday morning.

Alessa Leigh’s owner was very pleased with the results of transporting the over 185,000 pound yacht, which at times, was within inches of trees, buildings, and other obstacles. The successful move and launch is a direct result of strategic planning, partnership and the skilled professionals of Driscoll Boat Works.

Driscoll Boat Works is a third generation family owned and run company in San Diego. They are a full service yacht repair facility on beautiful Shelter Island. Driscoll has deep water facilities for vessels up to 65 meters in length and haul our capacity for vessels up to 150 tons. For more information, visit www.driscollinc.com.

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   Press release composed by:  Jaime Kensinger,  619.226.2500
   Photo Credits:  David J. Shuler

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