Joest Boats, LLC

Florida has been known as the place many wood boats have gone to die. Between the worms in salt water that eat wood boats like subtrerranean termites eat houses, and the number one factor, the sun; many a wood boat suffered when an owner brought her here. Today, with modern wood boat building and Skip's experience, owners are finding new ways to enjoy their classics without the kind of constant upkeep one had to give a wood boat, in the past. With new techniques and an eye for classic design, at Joest Boats we make a wood boat look better, for longer. 

When a boat is either, built, rebuilt, or restored the Joest Boats' way, these classic yachts and tenders require less maintenance time. Each project is different and what is done depends on the quality of finish desired and how and where the owner wants to use and store the boat. It is still true though, when in Florida, person, boat, or beast, stay out of the sun whenever possible. 

Click on any image below to start a slide show of some wood boat restoration Skip Joest of Joest Boats has done. You will find everything from a Classic Schooner ready to cruise the world, Historical Yachts of distinction, the Runabouts, Prams, Dorys, and even the well known and respected, Chris Craft. 

To view more current pictures, visit our Face Book page at

https://www.facebook.com/SkipJoestBoats 

To see more about the 12,500 hours Skip put into the 1930 Schooner MISTRESS, visit http://www.1930schoonermistress.com/  You will find detailed descriptions and hundreds of photos showing the 6 years Skip gave this Eldridge McInnis designed, Eastward Schooner #6,

Or, visit You Tube.  Click https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n1yhwF2I5c  to watch an 8 minute video compilation of some of his work, including Schooner MISTRESS.

REPAIR & RESTORATION

Over thirty years' experience as a Boat Builder / Master Shipwright allow me to confidently take on any wood boat repair or restoration project.  My repairs stand the test of time and my restorations wow people all the time.

Skip Joest

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