Svendsen's Bay Marine

What Svendsen's Bay Marine does

Svendsen's Bay Marine is a full-service, employee-owned marine repair and maintenance boatyard headquartered on a 5-acre facility in Richmond, California (310 W. Cutting Blvd.), on the historic Richmond Riviera site of the former Kaiser Shipyards. Operating under Bay Maritime (founded in 1977 by Bill Elliott) and unified in 2017 via the acquisition of Svendsen's Boatworks, SBM serves recreational boaters, commercial maritime clients, and government agencies across the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. Its service portfolio spans bottom paint, finish paint, fiberglass and gel coat, rigging, metalwork and welding, wooden yacht restoration, sandblasting, systems and electrical work, and mobile mechanic calls, with revenue generated primarily through fixed-price vessel quotations that provide clients upfront total pricing and firm start/delivery dates.

The company's technical core centers on physical infrastructure rather than software: California's only dedicated, SSPC-certified yacht spray paint booth for vessels up to 75 feet, a precision-controlled environment with temperature, ventilation, and lighting regulation; SSPC-6-compliant sandblasting with continuous dew point, humidity, and chloride monitoring; Northern California's largest Travelift for haul-out operations; and SSPC-, US Coast Guard-, ABS-, and ABYC-compliant processes. SBM is factory-certified for sales and service across nine marine power brands (Bollard, Cummins, Hamilton Jet, John Deere, Northern Lights, Steyr Motors, Suzuki Marine, Volvo Penta, Yanmar), supports a fiberglass/Kevlar/carbon fiber composite capability, and offers specialist techniques including cold molding, teak decking, and TIG/MIG welding for parts ranging from dinghies to superyachts.

Commercial mechanics rely on direct, project-based service delivery rather than subscriptions: customers bring vessels to the Richmond yard or request mobile mechanic service, the chandlery sells marine supplies and coatings on-site, an on-site yacht broker handles sales, and select differentiated offerings such as Hempel Silic One biocide-free antifouling coatings are positioned against traditional bottom paints. Distribution is regional and field-direct, marketing is primarily digital (website, email newsletter, project case studies, certifications as trust signals), and customer mix spans individual recreational owners, sailing clubs and racing teams (e.g., Infiniti 52 Zeus), commercial fishing vessels, and government/municipal fleets (US Coast Guard 47' Motor Life Boat, Oakland Fire Department) alongside nonprofit work such as VetsBoats.

Name

Svendsen's Bay Marine

Website

https://sbm.baymaritime.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Svendsen's Bay Marine is a full-service, employee-owned boatyard in Richmond, California, providing vessel repair, maintenance, painting, rigging, engine service, and restoration to recreational boaters, commercial fleets, and government agencies across the San Francisco Bay Area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Repair Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Systems Commissioning, Testing & Certification Support (TLAKAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engine & Mechanical Overhaul (Main/Aux Engines, Pumps, Valves, Compressors) (TLAHAMAD), Underwater Hull Inspection, Cleaning & Propeller Services (TLAKAKAJ), Marine Outfitting & Interior Refurbishment (TLAKAKAL), Electrical, Automation & Control Systems Repair (TLAKAKAG)

Keywords

• Marine repair services
• Boatyard services
• Yacht painting
• Marine engine service
• Vessel maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Marine Boatyard Services: Full-service boatyard providing vessel repair, maintenance, and restoration including bottom paint, finish paint, fiberglass/gel coat, rigging, metal work, woodwork, systems & electrical, and sandblasting services. Revenue generated through fixed-price quotations for vessel services.
2. Engine Services & Marine Power: Factory-certified engine sales and service for 9 leading marine power brands (Bollard, Cummins, Hamilton Jet, John Deere, Northern Lights, Steyr Motors, Suzuki Marine, Volvo Penta, Yanmar). Includes re-powers, generator work, and on-site or mobile mechanic services.
3. Chandlery & Ship Store: On-site chandlery and ship store selling marine supplies, paints, coatings, and equipment. Added new buildings to house expanded chandlery as part of 2025 expansion.
4. Yacht Brokerage: On-site yacht broker service for yacht sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Svendsen's Bay Marine is a full-service boatyard in Richmond, California providing comprehensive vessel repair, maintenance, and restoration services. Offerings span bottom paint, finish paint in an SSPC-certified spray booth, fiberglass and gel coat work, rigging, metal fabrication, woodwork and joinery, sandblasting, marine systems and electrical, and factory-certified engine service for nine marine power brands. Additional capabilities include on-site yacht brokerage and a chandlery selling marine supplies, paints, and coatings.

Product overview

Svendsen's Bay Marine is a premier Northern California boatyard offering comprehensive marine repair and maintenance services. The company operates as a unified full-service facility providing boatyard services (bottom paint, finish paint, fiberglass, rigging, metal work, sandblasting, woodwork, systems & electrical), engine services (factory certified for nine major marine engine brands), and a state-of-the-art yacht paint booth (California's only facility built exclusively for yachts up to 75 feet). Additional offerings include specialty products like Hempel Silic One biocide-free bottom paint and on-site yacht brokerage. The facility expanded to 5 acres in 2025 with new chandlery, engine shop, metal shop, and rig shops. Services range from routine maintenance to complex wooden yacht restoration and superyacht fabrication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bottom Paint Services Underwater body coatings application for all vessel types using environmentally conscious processes, including hard, ablative, vinyl, epoxy, and ceramic paints with SSPC-certified quality control standards. Targeted at recreational boaters, commercial vessels, and government fleets.
• Yacht Paint Booth (Finish Paint) California's only SSPC-certified dedicated spray paint booth for yachts up to 75 feet. Provides flawless, long-lasting finishes through a meticulously controlled environment for yacht owners seeking premium finish paint services.
• Fiberglass and Gel Coat Services Composite repair and design services using fiberglass, Kevlar, and carbon fiber materials. Marketed as the most experienced team in the San Francisco Bay Area for matching and applying gel coat on vessels ranging from small craft to superyachts.
• Rigging Services Standing and running rigging fabrication, installation, and optimization dating back to 1963. Includes hydraulic sales and service, lifeline and lazy jack installation, roller furling, mast services, and custom wire designs for sailing vessels.
• Metal Work and Welding Services Stainless steel, aluminum, and bronze fabrication for custom parts on small dinghies through superyachts. Includes frames, rails, stanchions, arches, poles, anchor rollers, and certified pipe, plate, tubing, and angle welding (TIG and MIG).
• Woodwork, Joinery and Decking Services Wooden yacht restoration including cold molding, planking, interior joinery, teak and faux-teak decking, wooden mast fabrication, scarf joints, spars, and keel/rudder removal and installation. Targets owners seeking to preserve original design and heritage craftsmanship.
• Sandblasting Services Surface preparation using aluminum oxide, crushed glass grit, glass bead, silicon carbide, and walnut shells for steel, aluminum, fiberglass, and wood surfaces, meeting or exceeding SSPC-6 standards with environmental monitoring.
• Systems and Electrical Services Full marine systems new installations and troubleshooting including AC/DC wiring, watermakers, jet and prop thrusters, head and bilge systems, windlasses, fuel transfer and polishing, and navigation equipment (radar, autopilots).
• Engine Services Factory certified marine engine sales and service for nine leading brands (Bollard, Cummins, Hamilton Jet, John Deere, Northern Lights, Steyr Motors, Suzuki Marine, Volvo Penta, Yanmar). Includes re-powers, generator work, and mobile mechanic services.
• Hempel Silic One Bottom Paint Biocide-free, silicone-based antifouling coating using hydrogel micro-layer technology to prevent marine growth. Offers increased speed and fuel savings compared to traditional antifouling paints. Applied as part of the bottom paint service offering.
• Yacht Brokerage Services On-site yacht broker service for buying and selling vessels, integrated into the boatyard's Richmond, California facility for customers seeking purchase or sale of recreational and commercial vessels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Swept division at Rolex Big Boat Series, winning 7 of 7 races (Zeus racing yacht)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BollardcoreTechnology or IntegrationFactory certified marine engine brand for sales and service. Svendsen's Bay Marine is authorized to sell and service Bollard marine engines.
• CumminscoreTechnology or IntegrationFactory certified marine engine brand for sales and service. Svendsen's Bay Marine is authorized to sell and service Cummins marine engines.
• Hamilton JetcoreTechnology or IntegrationFactory certified marine engine brand for sales and service. Svendsen's Bay Marine is authorized to sell and service Hamilton Jet marine propulsion systems.
• John DeerecoreTechnology or IntegrationFactory certified marine engine brand for sales and service. Svendsen's Bay Marine is authorized to sell and service John Deere marine engines.
• Northern LightscoreTechnology or IntegrationFactory certified marine generator brand for sales and service. Svendsen's Bay Marine is authorized to sell and service Northern Lights marine generators.
• Steyr MotorscoreTechnology or IntegrationFactory certified marine engine brand for sales and service. Svendsen's Bay Marine is authorized to sell and service Steyr Motors marine engines.
• Suzuki MarinecoreTechnology or IntegrationFactory certified marine engine brand for sales and service. Svendsen's Bay Marine is authorized to sell and service Suzuki Marine outboard engines.
• Volvo PentacoreTechnology or IntegrationFactory certified marine engine brand for sales and service. Svendsen's Bay Marine is authorized to sell and service Volvo Penta marine engines and drives.
• YanmarcoreTechnology or IntegrationFactory certified marine engine brand for sales and service. Svendsen's Bay Marine is authorized to sell and service Yanmar marine engines and sail drives.
• Hempel (Silic One)coreTechnology or IntegrationHempel is a marine coating technology provider whose Silic One biocide-free, silicone-based antifouling coating is offered at Svendsen's Bay Marine. Silic One uses hydrogel micro-layer technology for marine growth prevention.
• VetsBoatsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVetsBoats is a nonprofit veterans organization for which Svendsen's Bay Marine provided outstanding professionalism and expertise on the Clover Restoration Project, handling every detail of the wooden boat project.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Newport Shipyard: Newport, Rhode Island full-service shipyard serving yachts, commercial, and government vessels with haul-out, paint, mechanical, and refit services on the East Coast. Comparable scope and customer mix (premium yachts, government, recreational) to SBM, but operates in a different regional market without direct competition.
• Marine Group Boat Works: San Diego-based full-service boatyard providing vessel repair, refit, and marine services to commercial and recreational clients in Southern California. Comparable service mix (paint, mechanical, structural, electrical) but operates in a different geographic market than SBM's Northern California focus.

Direct peers

• Bay Ship & Yacht: Sister subsidiary under Bay Maritime (the parent of Svendsen's Bay Marine), Bay Ship & Yacht provides large-ship marine repair and boatyard services out of the same Northern California ecosystem. They share ownership, leadership legacy, and overlapping customer segments, making them the most directly comparable peer.
• KKMI (Kong & Kalmar Marine): Point Richmond-based full-service boatyard operating in the same SF Bay Area geography as Svendsen's Bay Marine, offering haul-out, paint, mechanical, rigging, and yacht repair services to recreational and commercial clients. Direct head-to-head competitor for the same vessel owners in Northern California.

Broad incumbents

• Safe Harbor Marinas: Largest U.S. marina and boatyard operator with 130+ locations across the country, offering boatyard, storage, and service capabilities as part of a broader hospitality/recreational boating portfolio. Overlaps with SBM on boatyard services but at much greater scale and as part of a marina-ownership business model rather than a dedicated repair specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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