buzzardsbayyachtservices.com

What buzzardsbayyachtservices.com does

Buzzards Bay Yacht Services, Inc. is a privately held yacht service company based in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, founded and operated by co-owners Peter Cassidy and Ed Van Keuren. The company provides hands-on management of yacht restoration, refit, repair, and maintenance projects, with documented work on classic designs including Olin Stephens' Dorade, multiple Sparkman & Stephens New York 32s (Isla, Siren, Gentian), the Alden Challenger 38 Alliance, and the Eldridge McInnis-designed Black Knight. Core technical capabilities span structural fiberglass deck repair and recoring, teak deck replacement (including the TDS method), Awl-Grip and varnish finishing, custom spar construction from original Sparkman & Stephens drawings, bow thruster system installation, and custom hardware pattern design cast by partners such as Edson.

The business operates from an inland boat shop at 4 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett, with inside and outside storage capacity for vessels up to 60 feet. By avoiding waterfront capital equipment costs, the company positions itself at labor rates approximately half those of larger regional boatyards. Service delivery is direct, owner-managed, and project-based: customers contact the principals by phone or email, work is performed on-site at the Mattapoisett yard by the owners alongside employees and subcontractors, and pricing is pay-as-you-go per project.

Revenue is generated across multiple streams: professional services for restoration, refit, repair and maintenance; yacht brokerage transaction fees (including listings such as the Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 15 Lazy Jack); inside/outside boat storage; and direct sales of custom nautical hardware (LED domelights, Nevins-style cabinet turns and drawer pulls). The customer base is individual yacht owners concentrated in New England, with go-to-market driven by the company's website portfolio, direct referrals, and word-of-mouth within the classic-yacht community. The company has no institutional funding, no disclosed headcount beyond two principals, and no public revenue figures.

Name

buzzardsbayyachtservices.com

Legal name

Buzzards Bay Yacht Services, Inc.

Website

https://buzzardsbayyachtservices.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Buzzards Bay Yacht Services is a Mattapoisett, MA-based yacht restoration, refit, repair, and maintenance firm owned by two principals, serving individual classic and modern yacht owners in New England with cost-disadvantaged inland-yard labor rates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yacht Repair and Restoration Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Yacht & Recreational Boat Service & Refit (TLAKAKAD)

Keywords

• Yacht restoration services
• Yacht refit and repair
• Boat maintenance services
• Teak deck replacement
• Yacht brokerage

Headquarters

HQ city

Mattapoisett

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Yacht Restoration and Refit Services: Full-service yacht restoration, refit, repair and maintenance services for boats up to 60 feet. Includes structural work, cosmetic work, systems upgrades, and consulting.
2. Boat Storage: Inside and outside storage services for boats up to 60 feet at the Mattapoisett yard.
3. Brokerage: Yacht brokerage services including sale of vessels requiring restoration.
4. Custom Hardware: Sale of custom marine hardware including LED domelights, cabinet door turns, and drawer pulls.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Buzzards Bay Yacht Services, based in Mattapoisett, MA, provides hands-on management of yacht restorations, refits, repairs, and maintenance for vessels up to 60 feet. Services include structural refits, teak deck replacement and repair, paint and varnish (including Awl-Grip), fiberglass deck repairs, bow thruster installation, and custom spar building. The company also offers inside and outside boat storage, yacht brokerage, and sells custom nautical hardware.

Product overview

Buzzards Bay Yacht Services is a yacht restoration, refit, repair, and maintenance service company based in Mattapoisett, MA. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services including yacht restoration, teak deck replacement/repair, paint and varnish, Awl-Grip deck and cockpit painting, fiberglass deck repairs, bow thruster installation, and custom spar building and repair. Additional services include boat storage (inside and outside for boats up to 60 feet), yacht brokerage, and custom nautical hardware. The company specializes in classic and vintage yachts, with notable projects including Olin Stephens' Dorade and multiple Sparkman and Stephens New York 32 class yachts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yacht Restoration Services Complete yacht restoration services including structural refits, hull repairs, topsides fiberglass repairs and paint, and full interior refits. Notable projects include Dorade, New York 32 class yachts (Isla, Siren, Gentian), and Black Knight. Targeted at individual yacht owners seeking full restorations of classic and modern vessels.
• Teak Deck Replacement and Repair Teak deck replacement and repair services using both TDS (Teak Deck Systems) method and in-house fabricated decks. Services include full deck replacement and cockpit teak installations for yacht owners.
• Paint and Varnish Services First-class paint and varnish finishes for yachts of both wood construction and fiberglass, including deck joinery varnish work.
• Awl-Grip Deck and Cockpit Paint Professional Awl-Grip deck and cockpit painting services for deck surfaces, cabin tops, and hulls on fiberglass boats.
• Fiberglass Deck Repairs and Replacement Extensive fiberglass deck repairs using recoring, top skin removal, epoxy injection with vacuum pump, and core material replacement techniques.
• Bow Thruster Installation Specification and installation of bow thrusters including Side-Power 24 volt systems, with separate battery bank installation for 12-volt boats.
• Spar Building and Repair Custom spar construction and repair using highest quality materials. Capabilities include Sitka Spruce mast construction using original Sparkman and Stephens drawings, custom hardware casting, and traditional boat spars for classic yachts.
• Boat Storage Inside and outside boat storage services at their yard in Mattapoisett, MA for boats up to 60 feet. Rates available upon inquiry.
• Yacht Brokerage Yacht brokerage services including listing classic and vintage yachts for sale, such as the original Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 15 'Lazy Jack'. Earns through transaction fees.
• Custom Nautical Hardware Sale of custom nautical hardware including Perko-style LED domelights, Nevins style cabinet door turns, and drawer pulls.

Quantifiable outcome

• Both Dorade and Sea Parrot have won races after restoration work

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Classic Yacht Restoration (Bristol, RI): Rhode Island yard dedicated to classic and vintage yacht restoration with services including structural, cosmetic, and systems work. Directly comparable in target customer, vessel types, and project portfolio.
• Rockport Marine: Maine-based custom boatbuilder and yacht service yard doing new construction, restoration, and refit. Comparable in classic yacht craftsmanship focus, project types (structural, paint, teak), and New England regional overlap.
• French & Webb: Belfast, Maine custom boatbuilder and restorer focused on classic wooden yachts and high-end restorations. Comparable to Buzzards Bay in craftsmanship-driven classic yacht restoration with strong designer pedigree and hands-on owner oversight.
• Maine Yacht Center: Full-service yacht refit and storage facility in Portland, ME serving mid-sized power and sailing yachts. Comparable in service scope (paint, carpentry, systems, storage) and customer segment to Buzzards Bay.
• Concordia Boatworks: Rhode Island yard providing yacht service, refit, and storage for classic and modern yachts. Directly comparable as a New England competitor offering similar refit, storage, and broker services to mid-sized yacht owners.
• Wilcox Marine Services: Mid-Atlantic yacht repair and refit yard serving classic and modern vessels with full-service capabilities. Comparable as a competitor offering similar mid-sized yacht refit and storage in the Northeastern U.S.
• Brooklin Boat Yard: Maine-based yard specializing in wooden yacht building, restoration, and refit. Comparable as a regional peer focused on classic and traditional yacht craftsmanship with strong owner-operator culture and similar project types (teak decks, structural work, paint).
• Newport Shipyard: Full-service yacht refit, repair, and storage yard in Newport, RI serving classic and modern yachts in southern New England. Directly comparable in service mix, customer base (classic yacht owners), and project type (structural restoration, paint, systems).

Regional players

• Mystic Seaport Museum Boatyard: Connecticut-based boatyard providing restoration and maintenance of classic and historic vessels. Comparable as a classic yacht restoration specialist in the broader New England/Mid-Atlantic region, with similar emphasis on traditional craftsmanship.

Broad incumbents

• Hinckley Company: Iconic New England yacht builder and service provider with full-service yards in Maine and Rhode Island. Comparable because it offers premium yacht service, refit, and storage for classic and modern yachts in the same regional market as Buzzards Bay.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/buzzards-bay-yacht-services-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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