Refits in Boston
Refit yards in Boston: the 500-ton floating dry dock at Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina, Boston Marine Services in Charlestown, and the trades on site.
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Refit yards in Boston
| Yard | Where | Haul-out and size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina | 256 Marginal Street, East Boston MA 02128. 617-561-1400 | Providence, a steel floating dry dock built in 2021. 500 tons lifting capacity. 120 ft long, 60 ft wide overall, 46 ft between wing walls. Maximum vessel draft 10 ft 6 in (12 ft 6 in with extra notice). 50-ton travel lift | The site calls Providence the only floating dry dock in Boston Harbor. Shore power 120V, 208V and 480V. 24/7 security |
| Boston Marine Services | 333 Terminal Street, Charlestown MA 02129. 617-561-9111 | 75-ton travel lift. Over 35,000 sq ft of indoor heated storage and workshop. 20,000 SF of outdoor storage | Open Monday to Friday, 6:00 to 16:30. Uses the 500-ton dry dock at Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina for larger vessels. Works at the slip in local marinas |
When to book
Trades on site
From the Boston Marine Services and Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina sites.
Mechanical
Diesel and gas engines, generators, Seakeepers, pod drives, transmissions, shafts and propellers.
Electrical and electronics
AC and DC systems, shore power, distribution panels, networking, WiFi and satellite services, audio and video.
Finish
Finish paint, bottom paint, topsides repairs, anti-fouling and varnish. Carpentry and composites are also listed.
Dry dock work
Painting, cleaning, welding, blasting and fabrication on the floating dry dock.
Larger jobs
Boston Marine Services lists engine repowers, re-fits and system upgrades as special services.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- NOAA NCEI, 1991 to 2020 monthly normals, Boston Logan International Airport
- US National Hurricane Center, climatology
- NOAA Coast Pilot 1, chapter 11, Boston Harbor and approaches, 1 November 2026
- 19 CFR 4.94, yacht privileges and obligations
- 22 CFR 41.41, crewmen
- CBP, pleasure boat locations, New England
- Boston Yacht Haven, about the marina
- Boston Yacht Haven, services
- Boston Yacht Haven, fuel
- Fan Pier Marina, the marina
- Fan Pier Marina, yachts
- Charlestown Marina, about the marina
- Charlestown Marina, yachts
- Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina, about the marina
- Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina, dry dock
- Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina, boatyard storage
- Boston Marine Services, our facility
- Boston Marine Services, services
- Boston Marine Services, about us
- Ocean Havens, careers
- UKSA annual superyacht salary guide 2025
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