Gamage Shipyard

What Gamage Shipyard does

Gamage Shipyard is a privately held, single-location full-service boatyard and marina operating in South Bristol, Maine, on the Damariscotta River. Founded in 1871 by the A & M Gamage brothers, the property has been the site of continuous boatbuilding and marine service for over 150 years, with more than 500 vessels constructed historically under the Gamage and Harvey Gamage lineages. Today the company operates as a combined marina, storage facility, and refit/restoration yard, supported by a 40-ton Conolift Marine Mobile Lift capable of handling vessels up to 100 feet. It is an authorized Yanmar marine diesel engine dealership, and its technical staff holds ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council) and NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) certifications covering engine, mechanical, electrical, and electronics work.

The company serves individual sail and power boat owners, transient cruisers on the Maine coast, and owners undertaking significant vessel refit or restoration projects. Service revenue is generated through seasonal and transient marina slip and mooring rentals (44 slips up to 100 feet, 12 moorings up to 60 feet), recurring storage contracts, and project-based professional services including refits, repowers, rigging, paint and varnish (Awlgrip), fiberglass repair, and fine carpentry/joinery. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct: customers reach the yard via phone, a website contact form, social channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram), VHF radio, and word-of-mouth referrals. General Manager Mike Paige leads the refit and restoration team. Pricing is quote-based, with a 2025 rate sheet available on request. The company does not disclose revenue, has no external investors, no parent company, and no M&A activity on record. Its strategic posture is that of a heritage marine craft business prioritizing craftsmanship quality, customer loyalty, and the defensibility of its protected South Bristol Gut location over scale or geographic expansion.

Name

Gamage Shipyard

Legal name

Gamage Shipyard

Website

https://gamageshipyard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1871

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gamage Shipyard is a privately held, 150+ year old full-service boatyard and marina in South Bristol, Maine, providing seasonal slips, moorings, storage, and refit/restoration services to individual sail and power boat owners on the midcoast Maine cruising grounds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boatyard and Marina Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Marinas (71393)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Ship Repair & Drydocking (TLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mechanical Systems Repair (Engines, Propulsion, Pumps) (TLAKAKAF), Launch & Retrieval Infrastructure (Slipways, Cradles, Travel Lifts, Launching Systems) (IMAJALAE)

Keywords

• Marine repair services
• Boatyard and marina
• Boat storage facilities
• Vessel refit and restoration
• Marine diesel engines

Headquarters

HQ city

South Bristol

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Marina Services: Full-service marina offering 44 slips for boats up to 100 feet and 12 rental moorings for boats up to 60 feet. Services include transient moorings and slips during boating season, with amenities such as showers, laundry, and wi-fi. The marina is accessible via VHF Channels 9 or 68.
2. Boat Storage: Boat storage facilities for seasonal and long-term storage needs. Storage options include both slips and moorings to accommodate various vessel types and customer requirements.
3. Refit and Restoration Services: Comprehensive refit and restoration services led by GM Mike Paige including re-powers, electrical and electronics work, fine woodworking, Awlgrip coatings and systems. Services cover engines, rigging, paint and varnish, fiberglass repair, and carpentry/joinery work.
4. Repair and Maintenance Services: Repair services for diesel engines, electronics, mechanical systems, plumbing, fuel systems, and water systems. ABYC and NMEA certified technicians provide professional marine mechanical and electronic services.
5. Parts Sales (Yanmar): As an authorized Yanmar dealership, the company sells Yanmar marine diesel engines and related parts to boat owners for new installations and repowers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gamage Shipyard is a full-service boatyard and marina offering seasonal and transient slips and moorings, boat storage, and comprehensive vessel refit, restoration, repair, and maintenance services. The company also operates as an authorized Yanmar marine diesel engine dealership and provides rigging, electronics, paint, fiberglass, and carpentry services for sail and power boats in Maine's midcoast.

Product overview

Gamage Shipyard is a full-service boatyard and marina offering a comprehensive portfolio of services for sail and power boats. The core offerings consist of marina facilities (44 slips and 12 moorings), boat storage, and refit/restoration services. The refit and restoration division provides specialized modules for engine services, electronics, rigging, paint and varnish, fiberglass repair, and carpentry/joinery. The company also operates as a Yanmar engine dealership and utilizes a 40-ton Conolift Marine Mobile Lift for boat handling. All services are delivered by certified technicians (ABYC and NMEA) with a focus on quality craftsmanship and customer service in a historic Maine boatbuilding facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marina Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 100-foot maximum vessel length accommodated
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YanmarcoreTechnology or IntegrationGamage Shipyard is an authorized Yanmar dealership, providing marine diesel engine sales and service. This partnership enables the company to offer engine repowers, new engine installations, and ongoing Yanmar engine maintenance to their marina and refit customers.
• Friends of Congress Square ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGamage Shipyard collaborated with Portland Container Company to create an 'op box' play kiosk for this non-profit organization in Portland, Maine. The kiosk held board games and items for a park promotion event.
• Portland Container CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGamage Shipyard worked with Portland Container Company to create a custom op box/play kiosk for their collaboration with Friends of Congress Square Park. The project was featured in Mainebiz.biz.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Classic Boatworks: Northeast small-craft boatyard focused on classic and wooden boat restoration. Comparable craftsman-led service approach for a niche segment of refit customers.

Broad incumbents

• Safe Harbor Marinas: Large national marina and boatyard operator with many Northeast locations. Broad incumbent providing overlapping slip, storage, and service offerings across multiple geographies.
• Hinckley Company: Established yacht builder and service operator with locations in Maine and Rhode Island offering new construction, brokerage, storage, and service. Broader portfolio than Gamage but overlaps heavily in the New England yacht service market.

Direct peers

• Front Street Shipyard: Full-service boatyard in Belfast, Maine offering refit, restoration, storage, and marina services with large travel lift capacity. Directly comparable Maine midcoast facility with similar service mix and customer base.
• Newport Shipyard: Full-service Northeast boatyard in Newport, Rhode Island with large travel lift, refit services, and marina facilities. Comparable service scope and customer demographic in the New England yacht service market.
• Brooklin Boat Yard: Historic wooden boat builder and full-service yard in Brooklin, Maine providing refit, restoration, storage, and marina services. Comparable Maine-based boatyard with heritage positioning and similar craft-focused customer base.
• Camden Shipbuilding & Marine Railway: Maine-based boatyard with marine railway, refit, and storage services in Camden. Direct peer operating in the same midcoast Maine service geography with similar craft focus.
• Washburn & Doughty: East Boothbay, Maine shipbuilder and boatyard building commercial vessels and providing marine services. Comparable Maine-based shipyard operation serving both new construction and repair customers.
• Portland Yacht Services: Full-service boatyard in Portland, Maine providing haul-out, storage, repair, and marina services. Direct regional competitor in the Maine coastal boatyard market.

Others

• Yanmar Marine America: OEM partner and supplier of marine diesel engines to Gamage's dealership and service operations. Ecosystem participant rather than competitor; relevant as the engine vendor underlying Gamage's mechanical service line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gamage-shipyard

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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