Northern California’s
Premier Marine Repair Facility

A boatyard for the 21st century mariner

Front view of a large red boat docked at a marina with a clear sky and distant hills in the background.

Svendsen’s Bay Marine is committed to advancing the recreational boating and commercial maritime industry through a multifaceted approach focused on client satisfaction, operational excellence, and modernized infrastructure.

Some of our most popular service areas

  • Person in protective suit and helmet polishing the hull of a boat with a power sander at a boatyard.

    Bottom Paint

    The most critical part of boat maintenance— we apply a wide range of underwater body coatings for all vessel types, using a streamlined, environmentally conscious process that adheres to strict manufacturer and quality control guidelines.

  • A boat is held in a large indoor dry dock, with protective covering and support stands, in a spacious industrial building.

    Finish Paint

    As the only facility in California with a dedicated, SSPC-certified spray paint booth for yachts up to 75 feet, we can now deliver flawless, long-lasting finishes through a meticulously controlled environment that eliminates all external factors. Learn more about our state-of-the-art paint booth here.

  • Person sitting on a boatswains chair attached to a tall sailboat mast against a clear blue sky.

    Rigging

    We are the SF Bay Area’s leader in performance and recreational sailing, providing expert fabrication, installation, and optimization of all types of standing and running rigging, along with a full range of other services for masts, hydraulics, and custom wire designs.

  • A mechanic working on a large automotive engine in a garage or workshop, surrounded by shelves with tools and parts.

    Mechanics

    With more collective experience than other team in the SF Bay Area, our mechanical team offers unparalleled engine services, re-powers, and generator work. We are factory certified for sales and service by nine of the leading names in marine power.

  • A man working on restoring a wooden boat inside a workshop or barn.

    Woodwork

    As passionate craftsmen, we specialize in the art of wooden yacht restoration, offering a full suite of services from cold molding and interior joinery to mast fabrication and keel removal, all while preserving the original design and timeless heritage of each vessel.

  • A person working on electrical wiring inside a boat workshop, surrounded by tools including a cordless drill, wire spool, and pliers, with boats and equipment in the background.

    Systems & Electrical

    We are equipped to handle the full range of new installations and troubleshooting for all marine systems, including AC/DC wiring, watermakers, thrusters, bilge systems, windlasses, fuel systems, and navigation electronics like radar and autopilots.

  • Welding a metal boat hull outdoors with a worker sitting on a rolling chair, wearing protective gear, surrounded by wooden blocks, tools, and safety equipment.

    Welding

    Our metal shop specializes in stainless steel, aluminum, and bronze fabrication, for custom parts on small dinghies to superyachts, with a certified crew proficient in various welding techniques for frames, rails, or steel and aluminum plate or hull replacement.

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Your dock mate has probably recommended us

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  • “We are incredibly grateful to Svendsen’s Bay Marine for their outstanding professionalism and unwavering support during the Clover Restoration Project. Svendsen’s Bay Marine continues to provide exceptional professionalism and expertise to VetsBoats. Their full-service team handles every detail—making them a standout choice. If you’re tackling a serious wooden boat project, we highly recommend Svendsen’s Bay Marine for their skill, dedication, and comprehensive service capabilities.”

    - Terry, VetsBoats

  • "Of all the possible places to get your boat hauled out, I prefer SBM. They have highly talented techs who choose the right way to fix whatever problem your boat has, from metal works to plumbing to electrical."

    - R. K.

  • "Everyone was courteous, professional and provided good communication and delivered on the work to be completed. Everything was spelled out in advance and the one change order was reasonable. Very good workmanship."

    - T. M.

  • "Had a great experience here working on my mast in the yard and getting chainplates and standing rigging rebuilt. Good group of people, super knowledgeable and helpful and prices were very fair. Highly recommend."

    - N. G.

  • “Simple— don't go elsewhere. It's your fault if you do.”

    - J.B.

  • ”The whole team at SBM saved our Pacific Cup race in 2022. We hit a UFO at night on route from Vancouver Island to the San Fransisco Bay. We were turned away from another boat yard near by that we had made previous arrangements with as they had no time in their schedule to help us with repairs. I came to SBM on my knees and they were gracious and so helpful with excellent communication and the finished product was perfection”

    - S. D.

 
 

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