RP Boatworks

South Dennis, Cape Cod

Boat repair and restoration, done properly.

Fiberglass, gelcoat, woodwork, rigging and engines, handled by Renan Pinto and a small crew who have worked on Cape boats for over twelve years. Straight answers and a fair quote.

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Freshly buffed black sailboat hull with red boot stripes, on stands in the yard
  • Owner-run by Renan Pinto
  • 12+ years in Cape boatyards
  • Sail and power
  • Fiberglass, gelcoat and wood
  • Pickup and hauling available

Services

One yard for the whole boat, from the keel up. If it is not listed here, ask. We probably do it.

Mirror finish on a black hull after compounding and wax

Gelcoat restoration, buffing and waxing

Oxidised, chalky gelcoat brought back to a deep gloss, then sealed so it stays that way through the season. Colour matching and spot repair for chips and scratches.

Bow of a powerboat at the dock, ready for hull inspection

Fiberglass and hull repair

Cracks, blisters, impact damage and soft spots, inspected honestly and repaired so the structure is sound, not just hidden.

Varnished teak cabin sides and coaming on a classic sailboat

Woodwork and varnishing

Brightwork stripped, faired and built back up coat by coat. Repairs to teak decks, rails, coamings and trim.

Outboard engine on the transom of a small boat

Engine service

Routine maintenance, repairs, spring commissioning and winterisation for outboards and inboards, so the engine starts when you need it.

Looking up a mast at the sails and standing rigging

Rigging

Standing and running rigging inspected, tuned and replaced. Mast stepping and unstepping at the start and end of the season.

Small sailboat on a trailer in the boatyard

Hauling and transport

Safe pickup and delivery to and from the yard, your mooring or storage. We can collect the boat, do the work and bring it back.

Recent work

A few boats that have been through the yard. The full gallery has before-and-after shots by type of job.

Classic wooden-trimmed sailboat Maven at her mooring
Brightwork and topsides
Two people fairing the hull of a large wooden boat in the yard
Hull prep in the yard
Sailboat under way with sails set
Back on the water
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Renan Pinto sailing a wooden boat with his two young daughters

Meet Renan

I started RP Boatworks after more than twelve years working in Cape Cod boatyards, doing painting, fiberglass repair, woodwork, varnishing and just about everything else that keeps a boat in good shape.

I run the yard the way I would want my own boat looked after. I will tell you what actually needs doing, what can wait, and what it will cost, and then do the work properly. Most of our customers come back season after season, and most of the new ones are sent by them.

I live in Dennis with my wife and our two daughters, and you will usually find me in the yard. Call or send a message and we will work out what your boat needs.

Renan Pinto Founder, RP Boatworks

You want something done right and honest, look no further than here. Expect a wait. That's what happens when the good word gets out about good work.

Simon Zappa, customer

Get a quote

Tell us about the boat and what it needs. We reply within a business day, usually sooner. Or skip the form and call.

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(781) 999-1106

The yard

159 Great Western Rd
South Dennis, MA 02660
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