b'signs, especially if they look too boring or official. As aserviceanyhow;itwouldbekillingtwobirdswithone FOGHORN FOCUS result, theyre tossing around ideas to make the tone morestone. However, planned work on some of the boats sys-conversational and casual and the look more artistic, hop- temsendedupbeingmoreextensiveandtakinglonger ing that people will be likely to pause and read (and heed)than originally projected. The sales team had been given a the warnings.date in mid-March when they could start booking charters as the Charleston Princess was expected back in the water by While many elements being updated are expected, such asthe end of February. When the necessary service expanded the carpeting or restrooms, a renovation is also an opportu- in scope and timing, and with no other vessel to operate in nity to have some fun. The idea was presented to add a muralits place, the push was on just to get the boat back in the behind the bar, a large graphic that would create an inter- water in time. Aesthetic projects had to be put on hold. esting, social-media friendly backdrop. The visual impact of the mural will hopefully add to the sales appeal of the interi- Russell noted that it is very common when working on in-or not just for influencers posting on Instagram, but also forterior renovations that the work is not done all at one time. clients planning weddings and other events onboard.For PVA operators, the smaller ones in particular, its hard to do a full renovation, she explained. Making sure the With a look settled on and ideas for new pieces like theboat runs is obviously the priority. Often when working mural, the next question was timing. Originally, Scribneron a project such as this, its expected that operator will and Whanger planned to do a large amount of the workimplement the planned renovations over time. It can be during the boats scheduled dry dock this past winter. Itthe reason a boat may sometimes have design elements that seemed like the perfect time as the vessel would be out ofseem like a mix of different styles or from different eras. Russell shared samples of the moodboards that were presented to Scribner and Whanger. On the left are two boards from an early round, while the left two show updated boards with some of the final materials and looks in place.M/V Charleston Princess-Color and Style M/V Charleston Princess-Color and Style Carpet: Intteernfa Cceo llection,Vinyl for galley area Gerfloor Streamo-C rface Waorprledt W: Inove tion,0362 Mystic RiverRecommended Southern classic-best if doing projects in phases Coordinated with brand-classic (2) World Woven Collekc nicSttiittcchhiinnttiimmee,,VBloalccaS(p0l5a5n9k7)1WALL PROTECTION:DIMENSION WALLS SMALL HAMMERED Bronze | DWP1907Mohawk Broadloom BC380 Writer 999Carpet: InterfaceExisting World Woven Collection, Stitch in time, Blackbulkhead panels105597Seat cushions GerflorCreation 28-Deep Forest Kovi Bench Seat Upholstery K3069Architexin Static-Color Woodland for drapes Drap e MaterialKovi andbenches M9113 Samurai Beadboard paint3M 2080 M211 Metallic wrap for Interior Design Solutions columns and rail Existing seat cushions are tara.mullan@crowley.com blue-recommend charcoalelementsjayne.Russell@crowley.com grey or black when ready to 2 replace 1M/V Charleston Princess-Color and StyleM/V Charleston Princess-Color and Style Carpet option 1 Carpet option 2 Rendering showing colors applied to vesselCoordinated with brand-modernUpholstery 7027517 HOMER BOXWOODCarpet option 3Galley floor Gerflor Muir OakExistingColor & Style for the Charleston Princesspresented by Jayne Russell & Tara Mullan bulkhead panels Crowley Interior Design Solutionscrowley.com 23 Beadboard paintFOGHORN 30'