Nichols Brothers Boat Builders was contracted by Golden Gate Bridge Highway Transportation District, Ferries Division to complete a major rebuild of the M.V. Sonomoa. 

The 169' x 34' monohull rebuild includes: removal of all exisiting machinery, equipment, piping, electrical systems and controls. Modifications of vessel structure, machinery spaces, and equipment foundations. Installation of ships propulsion systems and auxiliary systems. All outfitting and joinery work was also removed and installed new. Monitoring and control systems were replaced with new. The vessel will recieve new paint and coatings before being re-delivered to customer.