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.