By Kathy Chouteau
Svendsen’s Bay Marine of Point Richmond recently announced completion of a multi-million-dollar expansion and renovation of its boatyard, almost doubling its facility to five acres and introducing state-of-the-art capabilities.
A free admission “Grand Opening Celebration” will be held Saturday, June 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., during which attendees can take facility tours, see marine equipment demonstrations, check out vendor exhibits and enjoy refreshments. A drawing will be held for a chance to win a free boat haul-out and bottom painting.
With the updates, Svendsen’s said it is now “California’s 21st Century Boatyard”—a technologically advanced facility for boat building, repair and maintenance.
“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.”
As part of Svendsen’s updates, the company’s boatyard now features a high-tech yacht paint booth that’s the first of its kind statewide, eco-friendly and can handle up to 75 foot vessels; a new remote-controlled travel lift with a 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; and an enlarged marine supply store.
The boatyard redesign also includes sustainability upgrades, including a drainage system overhaul and a state-of-the-art stormwater treatment plant that filters water to potable quality resulting in zero discharge into the San Francisco Bay. Svendsen’s new paint booth has HEPA filtration, capturing overspray and particulates, with all infrastructure exceeding local, state and federal environmental compliance standards.
Svendsen’s Bay Marine is located at 310 West Cutting Blvd. in Point Richmond. Learn more by visiting its website, Instagram @svendsensbaymarine or Facebook @sbm.baymaritime.
