S/V Crying Loon

The flagship of Luebstorf Marine Services, S/V Crying Loon is a 1973 O’Day 22 that has been heavily modified for comfort and even extended cruising on Lake Pontchartrain.

Having been neglected since Hurricane Ida impacted New Orleans in August of 2021 our companies founder Zach purchased her as a project boat. Zach immediately began making upgrades and maintaining her to a proper standard.

Take a look at some of the before and after pictures to see how this neglected sailboat came back to life.

The bow of a small boat with a wooden hatch door, two round yellow speakers, and two black clips on the white deck showing signs of rust and dirt.
A partially finished shower stall with white waterproof coating, visible plumbing, and blue painter's tape along the edges.
A blue and clear boat mirror on a cluttered black workbench surrounded by tools, glue, and cleaning supplies in a workshop or garage.
A white cabinet with a wooden top, electronic control panel, and a small door with hinges, situated in a room with wires and cables nearby.
Interior of a small boat cabin showing a wooden floor, a black mattress, a fire extinguisher, a small fridge, a wooden countertop, and windows on the walls.
A partially removed kitchen or bathroom cabinet area with exposed wall and flooring, debris, and electrical cords.
A woodworking project with a wooden box frame attached to the wall, with an opening in the front, situated in a room with unfinished floors and visible wiring.
Interior of a small boat cabin with a Garmin device mounted on the wall, a green cushion on the right, and windows on both sides.
A partially renovated room with a plywood floor section, electrical wires hanging from the wall, and construction tools and materials around.
A small white cooling unit with a gray lid labeled 'BougerV' on a gray mat on a wooden floor in a room with a white wall, a fire extinguisher, and a wooden cabinet with controls.
A blue and white sailboat docked at a marina with other boats and modern apartment buildings in the background.
A partially dismantled laundry area with exposed wall, old washing machine compartments, and scattered papers and tools.
A small, enclosed space (possibly part of a pet or plant enclosure) with white painted walls, a small open section in the corner, and a paint roller tray on the floor.
Interior of a small boat cabin with green cushioned seats, a Garmin device mounted on the wall, and various objects including a can of paint and rolled-up posters.
A portable Bouge RV refrigerator, a mounted radio, and a small wooden door with hinges and latch on a white wall in a room.
A portable freezer on a boat floor next to a textured countertop and white wall.
Interior of a small airplane cockpit or cabin under renovation, with wooden paneling, a green seat, and tools and paint supplies.
A corner of a room with a small wooden desktop mounted on a white stand, electrical cords hanging, window at the top, and a Garmin device mounted on the wall.
Part of a corner cabinet under construction with wires on top and a small wooden door with hinges.
Navigation and communication equipment mounted on a wooden panel inside a boat, including a radio, a GPS device, and a red emergency cutoff switch, near a boat window with a view outside.
Empty desk with a speckled gray surface, a white shelf on the left, and a wall on the right, with visible cables and cords underneath.