Does Your Boat Need Love?

BEACON is your go-to mobile boat repair service —

in the slip, on the hard — servicing the San Francisco Bay Area.

We can plank your traditional wooden boat,

and nonskid your modern fiberglass vessel.

We are experts in shaping wood, veterans in stinky epoxy,

Tacklers of dream projects sitting in a field,

Knowers of wondrous varnish, rollers of sweet smelling paints,

From minor repairs to major overhauls,

One time fixes to long-term maintenance,

We have the tools and the indefatigable spirit to get the job done.

Let’s get your project underway so you can enjoy your boat.

BEACON: “A Guiding Light for your Foggy Notions”

Based in Petaluma, CA.

Our Boat Repair Services

Traditional Wooden Boat Repair

Are you worried about a butt block or the condition of your keelbolts? You see a crack on a frame at the turn of the bilge? We are fully capable plankers, steam-benders, backbone replacers and leak detectors.

Modern Fiberglass Vessel Repair

Crazed gelcoat, soggy bottom transom, discoloration of the hull, chalky and crumbling rubrails, rotten stringers under your 1,200lb engine(^)...we can address these issues, and more.

Winterizing, Maintenance, Hardware Installation

Lofting & New Construction

Owning a boat is often stressful and even overwhelming. Hire us to check on your boat, maintain it, and modify it to fit your boating needs. We can polish your topsides, re-varnish your trim, and clean your bilge. We can install new cleats, replace your lifelines, and buff your metal.

Don't let the company name fool you: let us round up our local shipwright pals and build you something new. Or, if you have plans you would like lofted full size, drop us a line; we're happy to draw it out for you.

“If you're looking for reliable, expert mobile boat repair in the San Francisco Bay Area, I highly recommend @beacon_boat_repair and Charlie Edwards. Charlie is incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, on-time, and thorough in his work—whether it's routine maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and structural issues, or tackling more complex repairs, he brings professionalism and precision to every job.

One of the best parts about working with Charlie is his mobile service—he comes to you, saving you time and hassle while still delivering top-quality workmanship. He’s also great at clearly explaining what needs to be done and why, and staying on budget - which is invaluable for both new and experienced boat owners.

If your boat needs attention, give Charlie a call. You'll be in very capable hands.”

Joe S.