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.

From the Van Dam Vault:Our first four hulls- FEATHER, DINGHY, SILVAN, and STAR.In nearly 50 years, Van Dam has built jus...
09/03/2026

From the Van Dam Vault:
Our first four hulls- FEATHER, DINGHY, SILVAN, and STAR.

In nearly 50 years, Van Dam has built just 66 boats. Each one has its own story, purpose, and place in our history—and these four are where that history began.

Over the coming months, we’ll continue opening the Van Dam Vault and sharing more of the boats that have shaped our first five decades.

https://www.vandamboats.com/our-history

Our craftsmanship isn’t limited to boats. When a project demands exceptional woodworking, thoughtful design, and an unco...
09/02/2026

Our craftsmanship isn’t limited to boats. When a project demands exceptional woodworking, thoughtful design, and an uncompromising level of finish, our team can bring that same approach to custom projects beyond the water.

Past projects have included custom tables and desks, canoes, teak refinishing, flagpoles, and unique integrated pieces designed for a specific space or purpose.

We have limited availability remaining for late 2026 and the 2027 season. If you have a unique project in mind, we’d love to hear about it.

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09/01/2026

JACQUELINE — 575 horsepower sounds darn good on Lake Charlevoix. 😎

🎥: Alex Childress Media

Fundamental Friday #31: Celebrate SuccessAfter 19 years on the Van Dam campus, Dave Van Dam officially retired.Helping ...
08/28/2026

Fundamental Friday #31: Celebrate Success

After 19 years on the Van Dam campus, Dave Van Dam officially retired.

Helping at Van Dam and Boyne Boat Yard was actually Dave’s “after retirement” job. Beginning in 2007, he came in once a week to sweep floors, tackle odd jobs, lend a hand wherever he was needed, and eventually earn the well-deserved title of Grill Master.

To celebrate, we gathered the entire 16-Acre campus along with many of Dave’s friends and family for a retirement party in his honor.

With the help of Justin at Stilson Sign and Custom, we also presented Dave with a special plaque featuring two boats that bookend his years with us: AFTER 5, the boat we were building when Dave started in 2007, and ARLINE, completed this year.

Celebrating success isn’t only about the boats we build or the milestones we reach. It’s also about recognizing the people who have been part of the journey.

Congratulations on your retirement, Dave, and thank you for 19 years of swept floors, odd jobs, helping hands, and plenty of time behind the grill.

Originally launched as TT FAITH in 2013, later refit and renamed TT FLAG in 2016, and now known as LEKKERBEKKIE, this 27...
08/25/2026

Originally launched as TT FAITH in 2013, later refit and renamed TT FLAG in 2016, and now known as LEKKERBEKKIE, this 27’ mega-yacht tender was designed with a very specific purpose.

Michael Peters Yacht Design created the design, while Van Dam handled the detailing and construction. The challenge was to build an elegant wooden tender that could fit within the tight dimensions of her mothership’s boat garage—without compromising the details that made her special.

Her mahogany was milled from a single log, complemented by custom stainless steel details including a sculpted windscreen, louvres and steering wheel. A retractable bimini bracer and a completely engineered anchoring system were also designed specifically for the boat.

In 2022, LEKKERBEKKIE changed hands and returned to Van Dam for a complete interior and exterior refinish.

Today, a closer look at LEKKERBEKKIE on the water and some of the details that make her one of a kind.

08/19/2026

Yesterday, we shared a quick glimpse of IMPSHI II. Today, we’re giving her a little more room to run.

Here’s 40 seconds of IMPSHI II doing what she was built to do, captured and edited by Alex Childress

08/18/2026

IMPSHI II was loosely inspired by George Crouch’s iconic 1920s Gold Cup racer, but beneath the classic lines is thoroughly modern engineering. A double-stepped V-bottom, hybrid semi-surfacing drive, hydraulic steering, and 750 supercharged horsepower help carry her to speeds over 80 mph.

Her Honduran mahogany planking was cut from a single log and book-matched for a mirrored grain pattern, bringing the performance and craftsmanship together in unmistakable Van Dam fashion.

Turn the sound up and hear what 750 horsepower sounds like on the water.

🎥: Alex Childress Media

We’re hiring an Experienced Wood Composite Boat Builder.$30–$40/hour$7,500 Signing BonusRelocation Assistance for Qualif...
08/17/2026

We’re hiring an Experienced Wood Composite Boat Builder.

$30–$40/hour
$7,500 Signing Bonus
Relocation Assistance for Qualified Candidates

Van Dam Custom Boats is looking for a skilled craftsperson to join our team in Boyne City, Michigan.

Work alongside an experienced team building one-of-a-kind wood composite boats, with access to an expansive shop, modern equipment, ongoing training, and opportunities to grow your skills and responsibilities.

Full-time, year-round employment includes health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off and holidays, profit sharing, and more.

Learn more and apply:
https://www.vandamboats.com/careers/

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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

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+12315822323

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