Repair & Maintenance
Outboard, inboard and diesel service, diagnostics, repowers and running-gear work by certified technicians.
Engine service from $425
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Fairhaven, Massachusetts · Since 2003
Your boat, shipshape — every season.
Harborline is a full-service boatyard on Buzzards Bay: factory-trained mechanics, a 50-ton travel lift, meticulous detailing, and secure winter storage — all under one roof.
50-tonTravel lift
6,200 sfHeated indoor storage
4.9 ★From 380+ boaters
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The Yard
Everything your boat needs, in one harbor
From a spring tune-up to a full gelcoat restoration, our crew handles it dockside or in the shop — and keeps you posted at every step.
Haul-Out & Storage
50-ton travel lift, pressure wash and blocking, plus outdoor, rack and heated indoor storage with 24/7 security.
Winter storage from $58 / ft
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Detailing & Gelcoat
Multi-stage compound and polish, ceramic coatings, teak care and interior detailing that brings back the shine.
Full detail $28–$42 / ft
Detail packages →The Seasonal Calendar
Boating runs on a calendar. So do we.
New England seasons are short — the yards that plan ahead launch on time. Book your slot before the rush and we'll hold your place in line.
- Spring commissioning — book by March 1 for an April launch
- Fall haul-out — winterization slots open September 1
- Storage contracts — renewals get first pick of indoor space
Mar – May
Spring Commissioning
- De-winterize & tune engines
- Bottom paint & zincs
- Safety & systems check
- Launch & sea trial
Jun – Aug
Summer Service
- Dockside repairs
- Mid-season wash plans
- Electronics upgrades
- Storm-haul priority
Sep – Nov
Fall Haul-Out
- Haul, wash & block
- Winterize all systems
- Shrink wrap or cover
- Storage placement
Dec – Feb
Winter Work
- Gelcoat & fiberglass repair
- Repowers & refits
- Canvas & upholstery
- Off-season project rates
What We Do
From the travel lift to the water
Ready when the tide is.
Tell us about your boat and the work you're planning — you'll get a ballpark range in about a minute, no obligation.
Plan Service →Services
Repair, maintenance & refit
Straightforward pricing, written estimates before work begins, and a photo update when your boat goes on the lift. Rates below are ballparks for planning — your written quote comes first, always.
Engine Service & Repair
Annual service, diagnostics and repair for outboards, sterndrives, inboards and diesels. Oil, filters, impellers, plugs, zincs and a full systems check — plus repowers and electronics troubleshooting.
Annual service $425 – $795 · Diagnostics $145 / hr
Mechanical & Running Gear
Props, shafts, struts and rudders; steering and controls; fuel-system service; bilge pumps and plumbing. We pull, tune and balance running gear in-house.
Prop tune & balance $285 – $640
Bottom Paint & Blister Care
Sand, prime and paint with premium ablative or hard coatings, barrier-coat systems for blister repair, and a fresh set of zincs before launch.
Bottom paint $45 – $65 / ft
Electronics & Electrical
Chartplotters, radar, sonar, VHF, autopilot and full rewire work, plus battery banks, chargers and shore-power upgrades — installed and sea-trialed.
Install projects $850 – $2,400
Gelcoat & Fiberglass
Dock rash, stress cracks, blister repair and color-matched gelcoat restoration. Winter is project season — book the shop early and save.
Repairs typically $600 – $1,800
Winterization
Full winter prep: engine fogging and flush, fuel stabilization, draining and antifreeze for all systems, battery service and storage prep.
Winterization $18 – $28 / ft · Shrink wrap $16 – $24 / ft
Haul-Out & Storage
Out of the water, properly looked after
Our 50-ton travel lift handles boats to 65 feet. Every haul includes a pressure wash, careful blocking on your hull's strong points, and a photo sent to your phone when she's settled.
The Lift
One careful move, start to finish
- Haul & launch — $12–$16 per foot, round trip
- Pressure wash — included with every haul
- Blocking & stands — keel blocks plus certified jack stands, chained and checked weekly
- Mast stepping — sailboats unstepped and racked for $9 / ft
Storage Rates
Three ways to spend the winter
| Storage Option | What's Included | Season Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor — Blocked | Paved yard, 24/7 camera security, weekly stand checks, spring launch priority | $58 / ft |
| Outdoor — On Your Trailer | Secure fenced lot, water & electric access, wash-down area | $44 / ft |
| Rack Storage (to 28′) | Three-tier rack barn, forklift launch on 24-hr notice in season | $86 / ft |
| Heated Indoor (to 48′) | 6,200 sf heated building, battery maintenance, monthly condition report | $128 / ft |
Season = October 15 – May 15. Indoor space is limited to 22 boats and renewals book first — reserve by September 1.
Rack Barn
High-and-dry rack storage keeps smaller boats out of the weather and ready to launch.
From $86 / ft per season
Shrink Wrap & Covers
Recyclable shrink wrap with vents and a zipper door, or fitted canvas covers we store for you in summer.
Shrink wrap $16 – $24 / ft
In-Season Slips
Seasonal slips with water, electric and Wi-Fi for storage customers — ask about the waitlist.
Slips from $95 / ft per season
Detailing
Bring back the shine
Salt, sun and chalky gelcoat don't stand a chance. Our detail crew works in the yard or at your slip, and every package ends with a walk-around inspection with you.
Packages
Three levels, one standard: spotless
- Wash & Wax — $18–$24 / ft: full wash, rail and vinyl care, one coat of marine wax
- Full Detail — $28–$42 / ft: two-stage compound & polish, wax sealant, brightwork, cockpit and cabin detail
- Showroom & Ceramic — $55–$75 / ft: multi-stage correction, 2-year ceramic coating, teak restoration, interior deep clean
Hull & Topsides
Oxidation removal, compounding and machine polishing that restores the original gelcoat gloss.
Included in Full Detail
Cockpit & Cabin
Vinyl treatment, mildew remediation, head and galley sanitizing, and brightwork polishing.
Interior from $12 / ft
Running Gear Finish
Props polished, shafts cleaned and anti-foul coating on running gear while she's on the hard.
From $285
Detail Gallery
Detailing, up close
Reviews
Word travels fast on the dock
4.9 average across 380+ reviews from Buzzards Bay boaters.
★★★★★
"Launched on time"
"Booked commissioning in February, splashed April 12 as promised. First yard in 20 years to hit the date."
— R. Callahan, 30′ Cruiser
★★★★★
"Gelcoat artists"
"They color-matched a dock-rash repair on a 15-year-old hull. I genuinely cannot find the repair."
— J. Moreau, 29′ Sailboat
★★★★★
"Straight shooters"
"Quoted me for work I didn't need at another yard — Harborline talked me OUT of half of it and saved me $900."
— P. Nguyen, 22′ Center Console
Our Story
A working yard, run by people who boat
Harborline started in 2003 when Marcus Whitaker — a diesel mechanic who grew up lobstering out of Fairhaven — leased two acres of waterfront and a tired old travel lift. The idea was simple: treat every boat like it's your own, quote it in writing, and answer the phone.
Twenty-two years on, the yard has grown to fourteen crew, a heated indoor storage building and a rack barn — but the rules haven't changed. Half our crew keeps their own boats in this harbor, and you'll see us on the water all summer.
- ABYC-certified technicians on staff
- Factory training: Mercury, Yamaha, Volvo Penta, Yanmar
- Written estimates before work begins — no surprises
- Photo updates at haul, block and launch
The Harbor
Deep-water access at all tides, two miles from the hurricane barrier and the open water of Buzzards Bay.
41.65° N · 70.90° W
The Shop
A 9,000 sf service building with two repower bays, a dedicated gelcoat room and full machine shop.
14 crew · 4 master techs
The Yard
Two paved acres, rack storage for 90 boats, indoor room for 22 — and a crew that checks stands every week.
340 storage customers
Contact
Talk to the yard
Call, stop by the office on Waterfront Drive, or draft a message below and copy it into your email — whatever's easiest.
| Office & Yard | 214 Waterfront Drive, Fairhaven, MA 02719 |
| Phone | (508) 555-0147 |
| service@harborlinemarine.example | |
| Yard Hours | Mon–Sat 7:30a – 5:30p |
| Fuel Dock | Daily 7a – 7p, in season |
| Service Area | Fairhaven · New Bedford · Mattapoisett · Dartmouth · Onset · Wareham · Marion |
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Service Planner
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Tell us about your boat and pick the work you're planning. You'll get an honest ballpark range and a ready-to-send service request brief — no obligation, no payment, ever.
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