MALABAR getting launched from the rails in Cohassett
Click picture to see more on her transformation.

Our History:
Ballentine’s Boat Shop (BBS), established in 1974, is tucked away in Cataumet, Massachusetts. We front not a harbor or bay, but a cranberry bog. BBS has grown, at this same location, from a one-man shop with one small building to a facility with 5 large efficient buildings and a 10 to 13 person staff skilled in woodworking, yacht finishing, rigging, and bronze fabrication.
Ballentine's now fully maintains boats ranging from Herreshoff 12 1/2 footers to a 58-foot ketch. Our emphasis has always been to provide quality service, maintenance and restoration of vintage wooden yachts. The Ballentine's crew is meticulous in their carpentry and finish work. They have restored and continue to maintain an impressive and varied fleet. See our Restorations Page to look at our past and current restoration projects.

Complete rebuild on a 1930's Herreshoff 12 1/2

Ballentine's Boat Shop, Inc.
~Est. Cataumet 1974~

MALABAR's Restoration is DONE!

ARIEL II, the new Shellback and WHITE CAP are nestled in for their winter work

BBS now builds beautiful wooden tenders
click here to see our New Construction Page and learn more

BBS Built Shellback and Pea Pod basking on Bassett's Island
See our Dinghies flyer for more information

BBS is probably best known for restoring and maintaining the original Herreshoff 12 1/2 footers. Because we service so many of this design, we also fabricate their hardware. Our high quality Bronze Hardware is also available for purchase.

In addition to custom construction, we also build from plans and molds, including the Buzzards Bay 25, a custom Herreshoff Dinghy and Joel White and Dough Hylan dinghy designs. Look at our New Construction Page to see pictures of some of our projects.