Van Dam Custom Boats

Van Dam Custom Boats Building only one in the world of each custom designed watercraft. The World’s Finest Wooden Boats. What does your perfect boat look like?

For us, the pursuit of boating perfection means blending innovation with classic materials and cutting-edge design, all tailored to each customer’s unique vision. Do you envision evenings spent wining and dining, or the thrill of blasting across the water? Do you prefer sail or power? Will your boat be a weekend retreat or a full-time home on the water? Our process starts with an in-depth discover

y, answering the questions that will shape your future boat. Our goal is to create a vessel that not only fits your lifestyle but also awakens a part of you that can only be set free on the water—whether gliding across a lake or cutting through ocean waves, at full speed or a leisurely pace. Whatever your vision, we’re here to bring it to life—with craftsmanship, passion, and precision.

Investing in the next generation of marine trades professionals.Van Dam Custom Boats and Boyne Boat Yard are proud to su...
06/11/2026

Investing in the next generation of marine trades professionals.

Van Dam Custom Boats and Boyne Boat Yard are proud to support a scholarship opportunity for a student interested in attending the Marine Trades Institute and pursuing a future in the industry.

Applications are due July 3, 2026.

For more information, please check our our websites:
vandamboats.com/careers
boyneboatyard.com/careers
marinetrades.edu

06/10/2026

JACQUELINE was built to stand apart.

Bright mahogany topsides. Wired gold boot stripe. Deep violet bottom paint. A stepped deep-V bottom. Custom Arneson drive. 575 hp. A custom wooden powerboat with a little extra attitude in the throttle.

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06/09/2026

The details make the difference.

Sales & Marketing Director Jeremy walks through two of the smart, space-saving features aboard CATNIP: a ventilated forward storage area on rollers, and pull-out boarding steps.

Designed and built with the same ingenuity and attention to detail you’ll find throughout every Van Dam.

Van Dam Cultural Fundamental  #21: Share InformationToday, Van Dam Custom Boats and Boyne Boat Yard  welcomed students f...
06/05/2026

Van Dam Cultural Fundamental #21: Share Information

Today, Van Dam Custom Boats and Boyne Boat Yard welcomed students from the Marine Trades Institute into our shops for a closer look at the work, people, and processes behind our 16-Acre campus.

The knowledge that our craftspeople and technicians have acquired over the years is meant to be passed along. Every detail, every question, and every conversation is part of keeping the marine trades moving forward.

Sharing what we know helps strengthen the next generation, and it reminds us that learning never really stops.

www.vandamboats.com/our-culture
www.boyneboatyard.com/our-culture




As ARLINE moves closer to her official launch, we’re marking the moment with a small collection of ARLINE gear featuring...
06/03/2026

As ARLINE moves closer to her official launch, we’re marking the moment with a small collection of ARLINE gear featuring hand-drawn line art of the build.

The ARLINE Helly Hansen 1/2 zip SPF 50 sun shirt is now available, along with the crew tee and long-sleeve shirt.

Link in bio or shop the collection here: https://shop.vandamboats.com/collections/all



05/30/2026
05/26/2026

ARLINE leaves the dock for the very first time.

Though her interior is not yet fully assembled, this first water test gives our crew an important early read on performance and systems. It is one of several systems tests that will help guide final adjustments before she is finished and delivered.



Address

970 E Division Street
Boyne City, MI
49712

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12315822323

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