Harwich Port Boat Yard

What Harwich Port Boat Yard does

Harwich Port Boat Yard is a privately held, full-service marine boatyard operating from a waterfront location at 4 Harbor Road on Wychmere Harbor in Harwich Port, Massachusetts (Cape Cod). Founded in 1933/1936 as Lee Shipbuilding Company / Harwich Port Boat Works, the business now serves individual recreational boaters in the Cape Cod area across five core service lines: hauling and launching (vessels up to 60,000 lb using 5T/10T/30T hydraulic trailers plus a 20T negative-lift forklift for sailboats up to 33'), mechanical services (basic maintenance through complete engine service, performed by ABYC-, Yamaha-, and NMEA-certified staff), mooring services (rental, sales, rigging, setting/hauling, storage, repairs, and Town of Harwich-authorized inspections), fuel dock (gasoline, diesel, and bagged ice), and seasonal storage (waterfront lot, 3-acre off-site lot, and Saquatucket Harbor parking lot lease).

Name

Harwich Port Boat Yard

Legal name

Harwich Port Boat Yard

Website

https://harwichportboatyard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Harwich Port Boat Yard is a privately held Cape Cod boatyard providing hauling, mechanical, mooring, fuel dock, and seasonal storage services to recreational boat owners on Wychmere Harbor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Boatyard Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Marinas (71393), Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (488390)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAJALAD

Heavy Lifting & Material Handling Infrastructure (Goliath Cranes, Jib Cranes, Hoists)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Shipyards & Drydock Infrastructure (Facilities, Lifting, Docking Systems)

SECONDARYIMAJALAA

Dry Docks & Floating Docks (Graving, Floating, Syncrolift)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Shipyards & Drydock Infrastructure (Facilities, Lifting, Docking Systems)

SECONDARYTLAHAMAA

Dry Docking & Dockyard Operations (Graving/Floating Docks, Docking Services)

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/Ship Repair, Dry Docking & Marine Engineering Services

SECONDARYIMAJALAG

Yard Layout & Production Facilities (Assembly Bays, Block Fabrication Shops, Warehouses)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Shipyards & Drydock Infrastructure (Facilities, Lifting, Docking Systems)

Keywords

• Boat hauling services
• Marine mechanical services
• Vessel mooring services
• Boat storage services
• Marine fuel dock

Headquarters

HQ city

Harwich Port

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mooring Services: Seasonal mooring rentals, sales, rigging, setting/hauling, storage, repairs, and town-required inspections for Inner and Outer harbors at Wychmere Harbor.
2. Storage Services: Winter storage at waterfront location, 3-acre off-site lot for indoor/outdoor storage, seasonal trailer storage, and additional Saquatucket Harbor parking lot storage.
3. Fuel Dock: Gasoline and diesel fuel sales at end of pier with credit card or cash; also sells ice in bags ($5) or totes ($25).
4. Mechanical Services: Full range of marine mechanical services including basic maintenance (wax, bottom paint) to custom paint jobs and complete engine service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Harwich Port Boat Yard operates a full-service recreational boatyard on Wychmere Harbor in Harwich Port, MA, providing boat hauling and launching (capacity up to 60,000 lbs), marine mechanical services, Town-authorized mooring servicing, a fuel dock, and seasonal boat storage. Customers are individual recreational boaters who bring vessels to the waterfront location or use on-site moorings, with services accessed via phone, email, or web forms.

Product overview

Harwich Port Boat Yard is a full-service boatyard located on Wychmere Harbor in Harwich Port, MA, with over 85 years of maritime history dating back to 1936. The company offers five core service offerings: Hauling and Launching (with equipment for vessels up to 60,000 pounds), Mechanical Services (marine professionals certified in electrical, refrigeration, diesels, corrosion, Yamaha, and NMEA electronics), Mooring Services (Town of Harwich authorized agent), Fuel Dock (gasoline and diesel), and Seasonal Storage (winter, summer, and indoor/outdoor options). The boatyard also showcases completed restoration and repair projects through its Project Gallery, including boat restorations, dashboard installations, hull painting, and structural repairs.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hauling and Launching Boat hauling and launching services at the Wychmere Harbor waterfront, with capacity for vessels up to 60,000 pounds using 5T, 10T, and 30T hydraulic trailers, plus a 20T negative-lift forklift for smaller boats and sailboats up to 33 feet. For individual recreational boat owners needing seasonal launch/haul.
• Mechanical Services Marine mechanical services for recreational vessel owners, ranging from basic maintenance (wax, bottom paint) to custom paint jobs and complete outboard and inboard engine service, performed by ABYC-, Yamaha-, and NMEA-certified technicians.
• Mooring Services Full mooring services for Wychmere Harbor — seasonal rentals, sales and rigging, setting and hauling of tackle, storage, repairs, and Town of Harwich required inspections for Inner and Outer harbors. For recreational boat owners holding moorings in Wychmere Harbor.
• Fuel Dock Fuel dock located at the end of the Wychmere Harbor pier supplying gasoline and diesel, with staff assistance for fueling and ice sold in 8 lb bags ($5) or full fish totes ($25). Credit cards, cash, or account billing accepted. For recreational boaters transiting or mooring at Wychmere Harbor.
• Seasonal Storage Seasonal boat storage across multiple Harwich Port locations: a waterfront winter storage lot, a 3-acre off-site lot offering indoor and outdoor storage, a leased section of the Saquatucket Harbor parking lot (added 2019), and summer trailer storage. For recreational boat owners needing secure seasonal storage.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• New England PropellerminorOthersCustom fuel tank fabrication partner for marine vessels. Fabricated a 275-gallon custom-designed diesel tank for a Bertram 38 project.
• Stuart MarineminorOthersMarine supplies vendor providing foam stringers and rub-rail products for boat restoration and repair projects.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Safe Harbor Marinas: National marina and boatyard consolidator operating numerous recreational boating facilities in New England. Broad incumbent with vastly greater scale and capital that competes for the same mooring, storage, and service customers as HPBY across Cape Cod and the broader region.
• Hinckley Yacht Services: Large New England-based yacht services company operating multiple full-service boatyards across the region including Cape Cod. Broad incumbent with significantly greater scale, capital, and brand presence but overlapping service offerings (storage, hauling, mechanical) for the same recreational/yacht customer base.

Direct peers

• Crosby Yacht Yard: Osterville, MA full-service boatyard on Cape Cod with hauling, storage, and marine service offerings serving the same recreational boat-owner segment. Comparable scale and service breadth, also family-run and multi-generational.
• Chatham Boat Company: Chatham, MA full-service boatyard on Cape Cod providing moorings, storage, mechanical, and hauling services to recreational boaters. Closest geographic peer to HPBY with overlapping service mix and customer profile.
• Bass River Marine: South Yarmouth, MA boatyard on Cape Cod offering storage, mechanical, and dockage services for recreational vessels. Comparable scale and direct overlap in seasonal storage and mechanical service lines serving the same Cape Cod boater market.
• Oyster River Boatyard: Small New England boatyard offering hauling, storage, and repair services for recreational vessels. Comparable independent operator scale with similar seasonal revenue profile and service-line breadth.
• White's Boatyard: Chatham, MA family-run boatyard providing seasonal storage, moorings, hauling, and repair services for recreational boats on Cape Cod. Direct geographic and service-line peer to HPBY's Wychmere Harbor operation.
• MacDougalls' Boatyard: Falmouth, MA full-service boatyard offering moorings, storage, hauling, mechanical services, and fuel dock on Cape Cod. Direct peer with the same recreational-boater customer base and identical service-line menu, located ~25 miles from Harwich Port.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/harwich-port-boat-yard

Compliance3 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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