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White Bear Boat Works is the Upper Midwest's premier Hunter and Catalina sailboat dealer, Ocean Kayak dealer and used-boat brokerage. We also run a state-of-the-art Fiberglass Repair facility.Service is our mission at White Bear Boat Works. Our team includes an experienced repair crew, with over

Great Northern Boatworks is a full-service boat restoration shop specializing in wooden watercraft. Located in Saint Paul, MN, their experienced team is well-versed in all aspects of wooden boat restoration and repair. From kayaks to cruisers, they offer comprehensive surveys to assess the condition of each vessel and work closely with clients to develop tailored restoration plans. With a commitment to craftsmanship, Great Northern Boatworks prioritizes individuality and strives to deliver the perfect boat for each customer. Conveniently situated between the Twin Cities, they cater to a wide range of wooden boat owners looking to restore their prized possessions to their former glory. Generated from the website content

HistoryBill Hooper started the business after working for 4 previous other sailboat dealers beginning in the 1970's and has been sailing since those days as well from racing in the midwest & Canada & Florida & cruising from the Chesapeake Bay to Key West, Hawai'i, California, the Caribbean & all over the Bahamas. Brian Jepsen came into the business in the early 90's & he has many racing credits & cruising experience. David Marsh, Bill's first employee still is with the company & heads up the service end of the business & there isn't much he can't do & do well. He and his wife keep a boat in Florida and have sailed it from there to Venezuela & back. We've had several other great employees through the years who have helped make Hooper's what we are today.SpecialtiesWe are a sailboat dealership specializing in SAILBOATS. We sell New J/Boats (performance cruisers & one design racers from 22 - 65') & we sell more used sailboats than all the local dealers combined. If you are looking for a boat or wish to sell your boat, give us a call. We are very successful and we have buyers waiting. We also have a retail accessory store that is very well equipped with what you want for your sailing vessel. We have a quality service department & can take care of all of your sailboat needs from fixing to upgrading including fiberglass repair, woodworking, metal work, electrical.....on and on. We are Nissan/Tohatsu Outboard dealers & we are a great source for parts too. We have a 5 acre DIY boat yard for those needing to work on their own vessels, or for storage anytime of the year. We also have transportation to get your boat on a cradle to it's destination. Our uniqueness is that we know all about sailboats & their systems. We are not fancy like the big box stores, but we do more than sell you parts (first of all we know the parts), but we can problem solve, show you different approaches & help you choose the best solution. We have cruising, offshore & racing experience. We know most everything about our area and more when it comes to sailing, marinas, resources, etc. We can be a valuable help for you. Check out our web site: www.hoopersyachts.com.