Anchor Boatworks is a premier builder of Palmer Customs- traditional cold-molded sportfishing and cruising boats. Our Anchor Boatworks team is a diverse group that allows us to take on any repair or refit. Anchor Boatworks is a premier builder of Palmer Customs - traditional cold-molded sportfishing or cruising boats.
We work closely with each customer to build their perfect boat based on performance and design wants and needs. Anchor is passionate about our work - where old-school craftsmanship is enhanced by modern day processes and procedures. Construction is a balance of a cold-molded wood hull built with composite materials for a light, but very strong boat.
We work closely with each customer to build their perfect boat based on performance and design wants and needs. Anchor is passionate about our work - where old-school craftsmanship is enhanced by modern day processes and procedures. Construction is a balance of a cold-molded wood hull built with composite materials for a light, but very strong boat.
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The marine industry's best constantly learns how to master their craft and how it impacts performance at sea. Every boat that we build, restore, or repair leverages multiple generations of experience, and is informed by life on the water; where old school craftsmanship is enhanced by modern processes and procedures.
Does your boat need repainting? We have certified Awlgrip painters in house that can take care of your most complex paint jobs. Want your boat to be rebuilt or restored? We want to help you turn your current boat into your dream boat! With our diversely skilled and certified technicians, we are capable of completely restoring your boat and making it exactly how you want it.
Anchor is a licensed boat brokerage and we can help you prepare your boat's finish and condition prior to placing for sale. A well maintained boat will attract more buyers, sell quickly, and recoup top dollar. Anchor also maintains awareness to the local boat market and can help customers locate a boat that meets all of their needs.
Optimus 360 is an electronic to hydraulic steering system that gives your boat a whole new dimension of control. With intelligent programming, Optimus allows you to not only move your boat forward and back, but also sideways. The Optimus 360 Joystick eases maneuvering, and gives the boater the power to rotate on a dime.
Join our rapidly growing Marine Service Center in Virginia Beach, VA. Anchor Boatworks is seeking Certified Marine Mechanics specializing in either marine motor repair, marine electrical, and/or fiberglass repair. Anchor prides itself on having a diverse group of skilled technicians. Abwrx is a full service marine provider for both US Navy and recreational customers while we hand build custom cold-molded sportfishing boats in Virginia Beach, VA.
Reviews (9)
Greg S.
Oct 16, 2021
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After taking my skiff to another dealer that could not properly diagnose the problem. I took it to Anchor Marine and was pleased that they diagnosed the problem, explained fully what they found, what repairs needed to be made and called me to explain what parts needed to be ordered and how long it would take to get them in and finish the repairs. Thank you guys I will be a repeat customer. Amazing customer service!!!
Mike Kelly
Jun 24, 2021
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Absolutely perfect experience with Anchor Boatworks. They diagnosed the problem correctly, made the necessary repairs in a timely manner and accomplished the work at a very reasonable price. Could not have asked for a better experience. Thanks Joey, Tony and John!!!
Service: General repairs & maintenance
Service: General repairs & maintenance
David E. Flanagan Jr
May 16, 2021
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Joseph Jones
Apr 23, 2021
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Alan Blomdahl
Mar 26, 2021
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Anchor Boatworks is awesome. From the very beginning emailing back and forth with Jacob, he answered all my questions and sent me quotes on the engine I was considering. I ended up re-powering my 1986 Boston Whaler 18 foot Outrage with a brand new Suzuki 140. The staff is professional and it was delivered on time. Hats off to Tony, Tom and Jacob for a job well done. Would highly recommend them to anyone looking to re-power their boat.
Bob McLaughlin
Feb 05, 2021
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I've known "young" Steve Palmer for years. ( I call him young Steve since there are 2 Steve Palmers). I also have known several of the guys in the shop for years. They run a great operation. It's clean, professional and most importantly they do great work. They have worked on several boats, motors, and trailers that I've owned over the years. I have great confidence in them. I typically have them service and clean my boat in winter so it's clean and ready to go in the spring. I would give them more than 5 stars if I could. Keep up the great work.
Brad Harrell
Oct 25, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
I did a re-power of a Suzuki 90hp 4 stroke. great pricing, no hidden bs, and right on time. i think it was actually earlier than anticipated. Did a water test with me and my 20hr follow up was done in a day (in the middle of summer). these guys are pros
Service: General installation
I did a re-power of a Suzuki 90hp 4 stroke. great pricing, no hidden bs, and right on time. i think it was actually earlier than anticipated. Did a water test with me and my 20hr follow up was done in a day (in the middle of summer). these guys are pros
Service: General installation
William Nase
Oct 15, 2020
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Capt Glenn Bregman
Jun 08, 2020
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Last yer we had a rigid inflatable tender for the 60' yacht I run, which needed some TLC which no one in the Hampton Roads area was able to address. I spoke with Stephen Palmer at a local yard and he told me they had the ability to repair the tube which was leaking and he surprised me with a complete detail, which made the tender look like new. There was also an electrical issue with the running light which they repaired and while there they installed a racor water / fuel separator. The work was completed as promised plus some and they were much quicker than I expected.
I give Stephen and his
I give Stephen and his
