Snead Island Boat Works is a family owned and operated boat yard, offering a full line of services for your yacht.
For more than eighty years, we've been giving boats the personalized attention and quality service that your yacht deserves.
We have the facilities to meet your needs and accommodate your schedule. With four lifts, our ten-acre yard, crane, and full shop, we can haul your boat when you need us to and complete all the work for your yacht on-site. But our strength is really in our service. All of our work is done to ABYC standards and we stand behind our work. I personally oversee all of our projects and promise you that we'll do the job right. — Matt Mathews, Service Manager
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— Our Services —
— SERVICES —
Bottom PaintHauling, sanding, preparation
Antifouling paint Blister remediation Clean and paint metal |
ElectricalElectronics & Navigation
Troubleshooting Solar and Wind Bow and Stern Thrusters |
MechanicalDiesel engine service, repair & replacement
Rudders, props, struts Hydraulic cranes and davits |
Plumbing, AC & RefrigerationPumps, hoses & water tanks
AC / Refrigeration Thru-hull replacement Sanitary plumbing & holding tanks |
RiggingMast installation and removal
Standing & running rigging Custom canvas & bridge enclosures Solar support systems |
CarpentryInterior & exterior wood repairs
Rot repair Swim platforms |
FiberglassHull, deck and transom repair
Custom fiberglass installations Rudder re-build Keel service |
Paint & VarnishBottom paint
Paint & varnish repairs |
Haul & LaunchSurveys & Short haul
Haul & prep for transport Launch of transported yachts Haul for storage & service |
Damage RepairBottom encounter repair
Hull, rudder, keel repair Props, struts and shafts |
Lightning StrikesEvaluate damage
Replace electronics Repair wiring systems Insurance work |
Island Packet ServiceIsland Packet specialists
Chainplate replacement Water tank replacement Bow thruster installation |
TransportReceive and launch
Haul and ship Masts stepped / unstepped Shrink wrapping |
Cleaning & WaxingHull & topside waxing
Boat cleaning and detailing |
Boat Basin & StorageWell-protected and convenient
Slips for boats up to 70' Hurricane-ready dry storage 24-hour security |
— What our customers are saying —
"Great quality and on-time performance. Two most important aspects of a boat yard. Thanks!"
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"I have been using Snead Island for my boat since 2004. They always do an exceptional job. The staff is professional and knowledgeable. They definitely take pride in their work. I highly recommend."
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"One of the best marine service yards I've ever worked with in FL."
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Rates
SKILLED LABOR:
YARD LABOR:
CRANE: $300 plus labor / 2 MASTS: $500 plus labor HAUL / BLOCK LAUNCH: $14.00 per foot SHORT HAUL:
SUBCONTRACTORS FEE: $50 per day per contractors when working in yard plus lay day charge for boat at $1.25 per foot per day. Note: Subcontractors must be approved and carry liability & workman's compensation insurance. DRY STORAGE
SLIP RENTS Slip fees are based on boat size, with minimum fees for each slip size based on availability. Check out our calculator to get an estimate.
ADDITIONAL CHARGES APPLY FOR RIGGING REMOVAL AND HANDLING OR MOVING OF BOAT PROOF OF LIABILITY INSURANCE MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL VESSELS COMING IN FOR WORK AND/OR DRY STORAGE ALL RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE |