Services
If you need work to be done on your wooden boat, chances are good that we can help. Below are our core wooden boat repair services, which span from major structural carpentry to finishing. If the service you’re looking for isn’t shown here, just let us know what you need.
While our home base and shop are in Suttons Bay, Michigan, we can also travel to perform services at the location of your boat, whether on the hard or on the water.
To ask a question or discuss a project, please contact us.
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This is how we begin larger projects. We meet for initial consultation and to survey the condition of the vessel. From here we write up recommendations and form an estimate. The result is a roadmap that both Seefeld Boatworks and clients can follow.
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Whether you need a full interior from scratch or bespoke joinery components and hardware, let’s bring your dreams to fruition. We can see the project through all the stages of design, buildout, and finishing. Revitalize your boat’s cabinetry, seating, and more.
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Structural boat carpentry is the work we do to keep your boat safe and strong and dry inside. This includes the restoration and building of any structural element like planking, decking, beams, keel, and cabin house.
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Spars include masts, booms, bowsprits, gaffs, flagpoles, etc. We can repair spars with minor degrees of degradation or, if need be, fabricate new spars from scratch in solid timber, laminated, or hollow construction.
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We offer traditional paint and varnish services, as well as more modern product finishes, to keep your boat protected from its marine environment and looking good. We can recommend the best approach to finishing based on your boat’s condition, materials, and style.
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An integral part of a traditional carvel plank boat’s strength and water tightness comes from proper cotton caulking. We have the skills to assess the integrity of your boat’s caulking and reef and re-caulk if required.
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While our primary mission is wooden boat preservation, we offer in-house metal fabrication and consulting services to create custom components for clients, whether they be structural, architectural or ornamental.
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We’ll review, maintain, and upgrade the marine systems of your classic vessel. Our in-house ABYC-certified technicians keep all the systems functional and tuned for hassle-free use.
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Upgrade your wooden boat with modern electrical systems or revamp your outdated wiring. We’ll ensure your electrical systems meet the most current industry safety standards and best practices.
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For clients who want to spend more time enjoying boating and less time moving and maintaining their boat, we offer valet services. This can include yearly maintenance; rigging and launching the boat in the spring; and de-rigging, winterizing, and storing the boat for the winter.
Start Wooden Boat Repair Near Me
When it comes to wood boat repair, Michigan has far fewer specialists than you find on the coasts. The Seefeld Boatworks team has worked hard to master the right methods of repairing and restoring classic boats of any style – never using workarounds with a less polished result. We’d be glad to work hard for you too.