PHILBROOK’S BOAT YARD

PREMIER REPAIR, REFIT AND CUSTOM BUILDING

For more than 50 years, Philbrook’s Boat Yard near Victoria BC, Canada has offered the finest in custom yacht construction, renovations, service and repairs. Two marine ways accommodating vessels up to 150 tons or 130 feet enable our team of renowned and experienced craftsmen to produce the finest in sophisticated workmanship. Philbrook’s is regularly regarded as the premier full service boatyard in the Pacific Northwest.


Northern Dream – 130’ Sovereign

Northern Dream – 130’ Sovereign

Rather than waiting for a new-build, it is possible to take an older yacht with ‘good bones’ and create your dream yacht. Updating a 20-year-old Lady Diane to become Northern Dream was a major project.

NUTMEG – 63’ NORDHAVN

NUTMEG – 63’ NORDHAVN

It was time for more than the usual ‘shave and a haircut’ – Nutmeg was hauled out into our climate-controlled facility to have the hull fully stripped of exsisting antifouling coatings. Followed by the application of Interprotect coatings and antifouling. The main, wing, and thruster propellers were prepped and treated with Propspeed.

WHITECAP Refit (2021-22)

WHITECAP Refit (2021-22)

The decision to do one upgrade sometimes demands planning another.

In the case of Whitecap, fuel tanks are located outboard of the engines, so the obvious time to replace them was as older engines were to be removed. To facilitate engine removal, the galley was dismantled to access the engine room via the salon sole.

Our story

Welcome to Philbrook's Boatyard, the Pacific Northwest's premier full-service boatyard, offering onsite facilities for custom design and construction, and complete boat repairs. Our shipyard has been in continuous operation since 1950 and has earned a reputation for quickly adapting to changing markets and responding to the sophisticated needs of our customers.

Philbrook's is recognized for building elegant custom motor and sailing yachts, while steadfastly keeping abreast of new technologies, materials and manufacturing techniques in the ship building and repair industries.

"Philbrook's Boatyard is a mariner's treasure chest, overflowing with integrity and qualified tradesmen who take great pride in their workmanship."

John Mifflin, "Finale"

Friday Harbor, WA