Svendsen’s Bay Marine Unveils Multi-Million-Dollar Expansion, Redefining the California Boatyard

New Facility Doubles Capacity, Adds Zero-Discharge Environmental Systems, and California’s First Eco-Friendly Indoor Yacht Paint Booth

Svendsen’s Bay Marine, a cornerstone of the Bay Area’s maritime community since 1963, has completed a multi-million-dollar expansion and renovation of its Richmond boatyard, nearly doubling the facility to five acres and introducing state-of-the-art capabilities including California’s first indoor yacht paint booth. Svendsen’s Bay Marine is now California's 21st Century Boatyard – a technologically advanced facility for boat building, repair, and maintenance.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250618245542/en/

Svendsen’s Bay Marine just completed multi-million-dollar expansion doubling its size and transforming its facility into one of the most advanced boatyards on the West Coast. The new facility now spans five acres and features state-of the-art capabilities for boat building, repair, service and maintenance. (Photo Credit: Steve McKay, Elkins Advertising).

“This expansion positions us to handle larger vessels and more complex projects while exceeding environmental standards,” said Svendsen’s Bay Marine President Bill Elliott. “We are meeting growing demand from both recreational and commercial clients.”

Key new features include:

• High-tech Yacht Paint Booth – eco-friendly and accommodates vessels up to up to 75 ft.
• New Remote-controlled Travel Lift (100-ton capacity)
• Expanded engine, rigging, and metal shops
• New floating docks and extended berths for larger vessels
• New large boat shop for major refits and new builds
• Dedicated mast rigging and repair zone
• Enlarged marine supply store

Sustainability is central to the yard’s redesign. Upgrades include a drainage system overhaul and state-of-the-art stormwater treatment plant that filters water to potable quality ensuring zero discharge into the bay. The new paint booth features HEPA filtration, capturing overspray and particulates, and all infrastructure exceeds local, state, and federal environmental compliance standards.

The boatyard serves a range of clients, including the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Coast Guard, California Maritime Academy, Hornblower Cruises, California State Parks and San Francisco Police Department, among others.

Grand Opening Celebration Saturday, June 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. -- the public is invited to enjoy facility tours, equipment demos, exhibits, and refreshments. Guests can enter a drawing for a chance to win a free boat haul-out and bottom painting.

Link: Svendsen’s Bay Marine Expansion and Renovation Photos and Videos

About Svendsen’s Bay Marine

Svendsen’s Bay Marine is a full-service boatyard offering expert marine services for both commercial and recreational vessels including painting, rigging, metal works, fiberglass repair, engine repair, welding, and more. Founded in 1963 by Sven Svendsen, the company began as a small operation focused on rigging and custom metalwork. Today, as part of the Bay Maritime Group, Svendsen’s operates a modern, five-acre facility at 310 West Cutting Blvd., Point Richmond, CA 94804. sbm.maymaritime.com.

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250618245542/en/

"This expansion positions us to handle larger recreational and commercial vessels while exceeding local, state, and federal environmental compliance standards," said Svendsen's Bay Marine President Bill Elliot.