WELCOME
Nestled in historic back harbour of the village of Chester, on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, Stevens Boatworks is a traditional full service boatyard with traditional roots. Stevens Boatworks is committed to continuing our tradition of excellence in yacht, sailboat, powerboat and marine trades and services.
Featuring 20 slips as well as mooring balls for daily, weekly or seasonal rental, Stevens Boatworks also has over 2,000 square foot boat construction and repair shop including a 3,600 square foot boat storage building, marine engine service and repair shop, office building, 20 berth marina and rental moorings.
Whether your boating requirements are repairs or restoration, mechanical / electrical service or haul out, launching and storage, marina berth or mooring, Stevens Boatworks is here to help.
HISTORY
The yard traces its history back over 200 years to Tancook Island off the South Shore of Nova Scotia, Canada. Here, Amos Stevens in the late 1800's became known for developing the famous Tancook Whaler.
In 1945 Amos's grandson, G.L. Stevens returned from the war and joined his father and grandfather in building boats and yachts at Chester Seacraft located at our present day site. Destroyed by fire, G.L.rebuilt the business as Stevens Boatworks.
Many boats, large and small were launched from this yard over the next half century, of G.L.'s design and from designers such as Howard Chapelle, Sparkman Stevens, Francis Herresoff and others.
Trond Grenager purchased the yard in 1999 with the objective of carrying on the long tradition of excellence in traditional Nova Scotia boat building. The economic collapse of 2008 had a drastic impact on traditional Nova Scotia boat yards. With a dwindling order book Stevens Boatworks renewed and grew to a traditional full service boat yard. Our marina was rebuilt and modernized, our facility buildings upgraded, a marine engine service and repair shop added and we became Atlantic Dealer for Beta Marine diesel engines and generators.
Whether your boating requirements are repairs or restoration, mechanical / electrical service or haul out, launching and storage, marina berth or mooring, Stevens Boatworks is here to help. We treat our staff and customers with respect, building honest long term relationships.
About Us
Stevens Boatworks is a traditional full service boat yard with traditional Nova Scotia roots. The yard traces its history back five generations to Tancook Island off the south shore of Nova Scotia. Here, Amos Stevens in the late 1800's became known for developing the famous Tancook Whaler.
In 1945 Amos's grandson, G.L. Stevens returned from the war and joined his father and grandfather in building boats and yachts at Chester Seacraft located at our present day site.Destroyed by fire, G.L.rebuilt the business as Stevens Boatworks.
Many boats, large and small were launched from this yard over the next half century, of G.L.'s design and from designers such as Howard Chapelle, Sparkman Stevens, Francis Herresoff and others.
Trond Grenager purchased the yard in 1999 with the objective of carrying on the long tradition of excellence in traditional Nova Scotia boat building. The economic collapse of 2008 had a drastic impact on traditional Nova Scotia boat yards. With a dwindling order book Stevens Boatworks renewed and grew to a traditional full service boat yard. Our marina was rebuilt and modernized, our facility buildings upgraded, a marine engine service and repair shop added and we became Atlantic Dealer for Beta Marine diesel engines and generators.
Whether your boating requirements are repairs or restoration, mechanical / electrical service or haul out, launching and storage, marina berth or mooring, Stevens Boatworks is here to help. We treat our staff and customers with respect, building honest long term relationships.
"Our goal is to make boat ownership predicable and enjoyable"