Services

At Matthew and Williams Boatworks, we offer comprehensive, high-quality boat repair and restoration services. Our shop is housed in a historical waterfront building on the Lake Washington Ship Canal, with adjacent moorage that allows us to work directly on vessels in the water.

With capabilities in woodworking, metal fabrication, finishing, and more, our team is equipped to handle everything from structural repairs to fine joinery. Our deep experience with boat repair allows us to coordinate with other marine professionals to tackle any project.

We approach each vessel with care, practicality, and a respect for historical construction to ensure that any repair is done right and made to last.

  • Wooden Boat Repair

  • Marine Interiors and Furnishings

  • Woodworking

  • Metalworking

  • CNC Routing

  • Painting and Varnishing

Green logo with stylized intertwined letters.

Wooden Boat Repair

Wooden boat repair is our core focus. From structural timber repairs to caulking, we approach each project with a deep understanding of traditional construction methods and the current needs of the vessel. Whether you're dealing with rot, damage, or routine maintenance, we put care and skill into every detail to help your boat stay strong, seaworthy, and true to its heritage. Visit our projects page to see more.

Shipwright hammering in tightly fit plank on wooden boat
Detail view of replaced planking on hull and bulwark with scuppers
Stacked bulwark replacement on wooden boat

Marine Cabinetry and Furnishings

We bring the same level of craftsmanship and attention to detail to a boat’s interior, whether it’s repairing or replicating historical cabinetry, modifying existing layouts, or building entirely new interiors. We also handle the installation of appliances and systems to ensure a perfect fit.

Custom chart table fold out desk stand
Custom teak table for oudoor dining on yacht
Finished galley cabinetry

Woodworking

Our shop is fully equipped for all scales of woodworking, from milling to fine joinery. With both modern tools and the skilled use of traditional woodworking methods, we provide high-quality production in wood. Whether to facilitate custom fabrication and repairs for your vessel, or for standalone constructions, we are able to undertake any scale of project.

In progress hand-carving of transom name for 19ft wooden sailboat
Shipwright in resawing cedar block on ship saw
Cedar siding stacked and stickered for air drying

Metalworking

For both historical replication and custom fabrication, our on-site metalworking facilities include machining, TIG welding, and bronze casting. These capabilities facilitate quick production for time sensitive projects and ensure your specialty parts exactly match your needs.

Metal lathe with grinding wheel shaping shaft diameter
Shop metalworking area including mill, lathe, and welding equipment
Shipwright wearing PPE grinding custom metal fabrication

CNC Routing

Our CNC Routing table brings modern tooling to our boatworks, allowing the production of repeated parts in wood and aluminum. Sized for full-sheet plywood, our machine is perfect for plywood boat construction projects. Its 3D capabilities allow for efficient carving of signage, traditional boat nameboards, and many other types of projects.

Detail of CNC carved business sign
Aluminum sheet with CNC routed parts for marine fabrication
CNC carved name boards on workbench undergoing final varnish and painting

Painting and Varnishing

Whether putting the final touches on your project or maintaining your boats protective coatings, we provide painting and varnishing services with expertise in yacht enamels, deck coatings, and traditional and modern varnishes.

Wooden trawler under tend highlighting fresh paint and brightwork
Small sailboat on trailer with fresh paint and deck varnish
Painter applying gold detail to carved sign lettering