Sail into summer with Classic Boat Works

Besides regular maintenance, including oil changes, tune-ups and 100-hour services, Classic Boat Works also offers repairs, including engine and transmission rebuilds, hole reconstruction, submerged object damage and other services.

They also offer outdoor boat storage on 2 acres of land designated for boats only.

Regardless of the service, Classic Boat Works’ customers receive old-fashioned, quality service.

“Our business motto is how things used to be, because we provide service the way it used to be,” said Luke. “We are an old-school shop that believes in doing the right thing, and when I shake a customer’s hand, it means something to me.”

Customers learn firsthand what that means.

“When we were broken down on the Delta, I called Ken and described what was happening with our boat,” said Brentwood resident Chris Dobbertin, who has been a customer of Luke’s for over 10 years.

Luke brought necessary parts out to the area where Dobbertin was stranded and fixed his boat on the spot, without charging an arm and a leg.

“It was awesome,” said Dobbertin. “In this day and age, the type of service and top-notch work he provides is unheard of. It is impeccable.”

Luke takes other extra steps to make sure his customers are happy, including following up with them after they take trips to find out if they have any boat concerns.

During storage, if it rains, Classic Boat Works’ employees knock water from boat covers and let their customers know if their cover is torn or damaged. Customers can replace damaged covers themselves or opt to have it done for them. Their employees make sure boat plugs are out, each boat has mildew control bags, and for long-term storage, they jack boats up and put them on blocks to protect the tires.  

When boats are removed from storage, Luke wipes them down and completes a preliminary quick inspection to make sure the boat’s battery is charged, the engine is running, switches work and that the boat meets the Coast Guard’s requirements, including having life preservers, fire extinguishers and first-aid kits.

“No one does all of this stuff,” said Luke. “I want to create a different environment for my customers.”

Classic Boat Works is located at 6715 Brentwood Blvd., Suite A, in Brentwood.  For more information, call 925-451-2318.