World Class Wooden Boat Services Overview
Antique wooden boats turn heads any time they take the water, and a professionally restored classic wooden vessel provides an unparalleled experience for its owner and anyone lucky enough to be aboard.
We understand the passion many wooden boat owners feel for their vessels, and we’re proud to have been trusted by people locally as well as across the country for their wooden boat needs. Our company provides expert-level services for these unique boats, including maintenance, repair and restoration. With decades of experience and a stellar reputation, we’re the ideal partner for your needs.
In this article, we will give a general overview of the steps we take when we partner with an owner for a full wooden boat restoration project. While this should give you a good idea of the service we provide, there is an element of uniqueness to every job we take on and sometimes the steps we take to provide top-notch service might vary. Read on to learn more about our restoration process.
Thorough Inspection and Assessment
Part of our reputation in the wooden boat owners community is built on our ability to take on just about any restoration project, regardless of the condition of the boat we will be working on. We have partnered with people for simpler projects like normal wear and tear all the way to major overhauls where we restore formerly-sunken boats, and everything between. In any case, our expert eyes begin the process by assessing every inch of our subject and determining the right path forward to restore it to its original condition.
Replacement/Repair of Missing or Damaged Elements
Once our assessment is complete, we begin the process of restoration and our goal is to try to restore the boat to its original form or to the owner’s specifications. Getting the new parts to exactly match other areas of the boat which can be older than a century or more can be difficult, but our experience shines through in this stage. We use a similar species of wood to the original boat in every case, and our expert level of carpentry skills allows us to create new replacement parts which blend in perfectly with the original pieces which remain. While replacing the wooden elements is a focus, we also work on hardware, upholstery and more to provide a complete level of service.
Professional Refinishing Process
A wooden boat’s finish gives it the unique look and performance the owner desires, and you never want to try to do this yourself if you want the boat to look its best. Our team takes painstaking care in fully sanding the boat, applying multiple coats of lacquer and going the extra mile to ensure the boat is protected for years to come.
If you have a wooden boat and want to inject new life into it, we’re the ideal partner. We are wooden boat owners as well, and our passion and experience shows through in every project we take on. To learn more about our services, check out our website or give us a call today.
