Svendsen's Boat Yard

Svendsen's is a full-service boat yard, providing boaters in the Bay Area and beyond with the highest quality repairs available. From small recreational power boats, to racing keelboats, to large commercial marine vessels, Svendsen's expert boatwrights and technicians are qualified to handle All aspects of marine repair. What distinguishes us from other boat yards is that we perform all repairs and service on-site, with ample space available for in-water and dry dock repairs. Whether you require routine maintenance or a complete retrofit, a haulout at Svendsen's is your best choice.

Wood and Fiberglass Repair

Our professional boatwrights combine Old World craftsmanship with modern materials and technologies to provide our customers with the highest quality boat repairs available.

  • Hull Repairs
  • Wooden spar construction/repair
  • Deck refurbishing
  • Fiberglass blister repair
  • Cabin retrofits
  • Cabinetry
  • Folkboat restoration
  • Rub rail installation

Engine and Mechanical Services

  • Repowers (diesel and gas)
  • Engine overhauls
  • Vibration problems
  • Fuel and exhaust systems
  • Propeller and shaft repair
  • Bow/stern thrusters
  • Drive train vibration problems
  • Engine winterization
  • Authorized dealer for Universal and Westerbeke
  • Nissan outboard motor sales/service

Mast and Rigging Services

  • Rigging inspection and tuning
  • Mast stepping and unstepping
  • Standing rigging, rod and wire
  • Running rigging
  • Furling system sales and installation
  • Hydraulic component service
  • Winch servicing
  • Deck layout design
  • Lifeline fabrication
  • Custom splicing

Custom Work

  • Stainless pulpits and rails
  • Hardtops and enclosures
  • Custom cruising retrofits
  • Hull extensions
  • Boarding ladders and platforms

Painting and Finishing

  • Topside painting
  • Bottom Jobs
  • Varnishing
  • Gelcoat repairs
  • Deck painting
  • Buffing, compounding & waxing
  • Detailing and brightwork

Electrical Work

  • Electrical troubleshooting and repair
  • Battery management
  • Controls and instrumentation
  • Generator installations and service
  • Lighting
  • Heating and cooling systems

Plumbing

  • Fresh water systems
  • Heads and waste systems
  • Bilge pumps
  • Water heaters
  • Watermaker sales and installation
  • Livewells and baitwells

Haulouts

Whatever type or size of boat you have, Svendsen's is fully equipped to handle your haulout.

  • Marine Travelifts with 35 ton (70,000 lbs.) capacity, 16' 3" Beam, 9 hauls per day
  • Elevator Platform: 60 ton (120,000 lbs.) capacity, 19' 6" beam (depending on size of boat)
  • Mast Hoist: 1500 lbs. capacity

Svendsen's offers dry dock and mast space in our yard for do-it-yourself repairs. Our on-site store stocks a wide variety of repair materials and supplies.