Refinishing, restoration, structural and cosmetic repair, cleaning and detailing, full mechanical service, four-season storage, and marine parts. Every job done in-house by the same crew.
Learn more →The upper Midwest's deepest stock of BS 1088 (Hydrotek) and BS 6566 (Aquatek) — Okoume, Meranti, Keruing, Teak, Teak and Holly, and marine lumber for builders, restorers and shops.
Learn more →Andy Williamson opened the doors in 1990 with a bucket and a polisher. Same shop, same hands, same standard ever since — now a four-season, full-care destination for fiberglass and classic-wood boats.
Learn more →From a quick detail to a multi-year ground-up restoration — same shop, same hands, same standard since 1990.
Strip, sand, stain and varnish — bringing brightwork back to mirror finish. Interior and exterior paint for wood, fiberglass and aluminum. Anti-fouling bottom paint. Complete varnishing systems using West System and Interlux.
Full ground-up rebuilds for antique and classic wood boats. Frames, planking, bottoms and decks — done in-house by our craftsmen using BS 1088 marine plywood and proper species hardwoods.
Storm damage, insurance claims, rotted wood, oxidation, cracks and holes. Catch small repairs now and avoid the costly ones later. Fiberglass and gel coat work, transoms, stringers, decks, vinyl and carpet.
Hand-wash, compound, polish and wax — keep your boat looking like the day you bought it. Weekly, bi-monthly or monthly dockside detailing for Lake Minnetonka owners. Zebra mussel decontamination (required by state law for boats from infested waters).
Year-round mechanical service using the latest diagnostic equipment. We service most makes of I/O's and inboards — MerCruiser, Volvo Penta, Indmar, Mercury, Chris-Craft, Honda, Yamaha, Johnson/Evinrude.
Indoor secured year-round or off-season storage in modern, clean facilities. Outdoor storage at our St. Bonifacius location with full service and shrinkwrap. Spring service: battery charging, bath, engine run-up — boat ready to launch.
Marine parts and accessories for almost every brand — Mercury, MerCruiser, Volvo, OMC, Chris-Craft, Chrysler, Honda, Johnson/Evinrude, Yamaha and dozens more. Don't see what you need? We'll get it.
Most shops close after Labor Day. We stay open — restorations, rebuilds, refinishing, all done while your boat is already out of the water. Come spring, it's ready to launch, not waiting in line.
Every boat that comes through our doors gets the same treatment: hand-sanded, hand-finished, sea-trialed, and walked back down the ramp. No shortcuts. The boat that leaves is the boat we'd put our own name on.
See the services →British Standard BS 1088 (Hydrotek) and BS 6566 (Aquatek) — Lloyd's Registered. Whole-sheet purchase and cutting service available. Call ahead for stock and current pricing.
British Standard premium. Lloyd's Registered.
What it is: The top marine-plywood spec. Lloyd's Registered, all-veneer construction, WBP phenolic glue, no voids.
Best for: hull planking, transoms, bulkheads, decks — anywhere strength and water resistance matter most.
Sizes: 4×8 sheets, 6 mm through 25 mm. Whole sheets or cut-to-size.
Marine-rated workhorse for repairs and new builds.
What it is: British Standard 6566 marine plywood. Same WBP phenolic glue as BS 1088, slightly lower face grade.
Best for: decks, cabin soles, interior structure, replacement panels.
Sizes: 4×8 sheets, common thicknesses. Cut-to-size on request.
Light, strong, finishes like glass.
What it is: African hardwood plywood, BS 1088. About 25% lighter than Meranti with a smooth pinkish-tan face.
Best for: kayaks, dinghies, racing skiffs, light runabouts, hatches and lockers. Loves epoxy and varnish.
Dense, durable, rich reddish grain.
What it is: Dense Southeast Asian hardwood plywood, BS 1088. Heavier than Okoume, warm reddish-brown grain.
Best for: hulls, transoms, decks, structural members. The all-around workhorse for traditional builds.
Heavy-duty marine ply for decking and structure.
What it is: Very dense tropical hardwood plywood. Naturally oily with excellent rot and impact resistance.
Best for: commercial decks, high-traffic sole panels, trailer decks, work-boat structure.
Naturally weather-resistant. Unmistakable grain.
What it is: Genuine teak-faced marine plywood. Natural oils make teak the gold standard for exposed wood.
Best for: cockpit soles, swim platforms, cabin tops, brightwork, transom accents.
The classic striped yacht-sole material.
What it is: Marine plywood with alternating teak and holly inlay strips. The signature striped look on classic and luxury yacht soles.
Best for: cabin soles and cockpit floors. Standard stripe widths in stock; custom layouts available.
Imported lumber and veneers. Mahogany in stock now.
What it is: Solid marine lumber and veneers — properly dried, boat-graded.
Best for: rub rails, frames, stringers, transom planks, brightwork and replacement structural members on classic wood boats.
In stock: mahogany. Teak, white oak and other species available on request.
More listings coming soon. Call or stop in to see what's on the lot.
$21,500
High-traffic location between Lake Minnetonka and Lake Waconia. We'll display it, list it on our website and Facebook, and detail it so it shows its best.
Andy Williamson opened the doors in 1990 with a bucket and a polisher. Same shop, same hands, same standard ever since — now a four-season, full-care destination for fiberglass and classic-wood boats.
Andy Williamson, founder
Andy Williamson opens Midwest Boat Appeal, offering boat cleaning and detailing services on Lake Minnetonka.
Added fiberglass and gel coat repair alongside wood refinishing — full-service in two short years.
Larger lakefront site enables bigger refinishing and restoration projects. Winterizing and winter storage added.
Purchased the current site between Lake Minnetonka and Lake Waconia. Full mechanical service added.
Formerly of Eagan, MN. Brought a full line of imported BS-rated marine plywood under our roof — used in-shop and sold retail and wholesale.
Brought the Skiff Craft classic wooden boat marque under ownership — adding a century-old heritage brand to the business.
"Midwest Boat Appeal prides itself on experience, knowledge and integrity. Every customer gets 100% effort, every time."
We're looking for people who take pride in their craft. Experience with wood boats, fiberglass, or marine finishing a plus — but a strong work ethic and attention to detail matter most.
Don't see yours? Call 952-446-9611.
Every manufacturer is different, but we recommend every year during winterizing.
Every 1–3 years depending on the model.
Checked annually, changed every other year.
To prevent external lower-unit corrosion, anodes should be changed every 2–3 years.
Every 2 years.
Typically no — most props can be rebuilt to factory spec for much less than new.
Varies by model, but every other year is good practice.
Ideally buffed and waxed in the spring, with a secondary coat of wax mid-summer.
Every 2–4 years, depending on the type of paint required.
Yes — we have products specifically formulated for teak.
Yes — state law mandates that all boats from infested waters must be decontaminated. We handle it.
Yes — bring us the claim and we'll work directly with your carrier.
Yes — weekly, bi-monthly or monthly detailing at your dock for Lake Minnetonka boat owners.
Yes — our experienced staff handles transport with our trailer or yours.
