Northport Boat Yard

Northport Boat Yard is a full-service boatyard on Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay in Northport, Michigan. They have served boaters since 1965 and are within cruising distance of Charlevoix, Bay Harbor, Harbor Springs, Beaver Island, Mackinac Island, Elk Rapids, Leland, and Traverse City. The yard handles both power and sailboats.

Storage is a core part of the business. Options include heated and unheated indoor storage, outdoor mast-up sailboat storage, short-term summer storage, vessel storage and moorings, and in-and-out valet service. Winter storage rates cover fall haul-out, storage from September 1 to May 31, a bottom pressure wash, and spring launch. Haul-out and launch equipment includes 15- and 70-ton marine Travelifts, a 20-ton fixed hoist, and 20- and 40-ton hydraulic trailers. Their site also cites a 77-ton lift capacity.

The repair shop is heated and fully equipped. Factory-trained technicians and rigging specialists handle fiberglass repair, brightwork, bottom paint, and hull painting. Northport Boat Yard is a dealer for Mercury, MerCruiser, Volvo Penta, and Yanmar Marine, so engine service is available for outboard, sterndrive, and inboard power. Customers give the yard generally positive reviews. Their site emphasizes craftsmanship, competitive pricing, and careful handling of each vessel.