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Resources
Finding parts, upgrading, fixing and repairing your classic SkiffCraft is not always easy. The following vendors have been used by our team or come highly recommended. Vendors:
Boat Transfer and Storage: S&T offers a great service and is located in Maple Plain MN. Call Marty at 763-479-2066.
Embroidery:
Kristen Davis at 952-472-1262 or howlingwolfembroidery@mchsi.com
Add that special touch to your SkiffCraft by getting embroidered pillows, towels and other accessories.
Engine Repair:
Blue Lagoon in Spring Park (Ask for David and tell him OldSkiffCraftBoats sent you). Phone 952-471-8000. Also, Bayside Marine in Excelsior. Phone: 952-474-5900
Audio Installation for your boat:
Innovative Audio (Dana Hallberg). Phone number 763-286-1850.
Upolstery:
Call Bart Jones at Custom Boat Renovation (952-657-2868) or email him at bartjones711@gmail.com. Bart and his team do great work and are half the price of other places in the Lake Minnetonka area.
Boat Cleaning: David Ramberg at cleanyacht@earthlink.net Painting:
Jeff Jerde does repair work and paints during the winter months. He is located in Buffalo. Jeff can be reached at 763-682-5224. Also, Blue Lagoon in Spring Park (Ask for David and tell him OldSkiffCraftBoats.com sent you). Phone 952-471-8000
Repair:
Kurt, owner of Permatop, can be reached at 952-472-7800 or email at kurt@permatop.com. Also, Blue Lagoon in Spring Park (Ask for David and tell him OldSkiffCraftBoats sent you). Phone 952-471-8000
Trailers:
Jeff Jerde builds trailers during the summer months. All you have to do is call and tell him what size SkiffCraft you have and he will build a custom trailer for it. Jeff is in Buffalo and can be reached at 763-682-5224.
Mahogany:
Need a piece for a cabinet or complete set for interior siding? We've got the inside on where to get it, how to finish it and install the wood.
Email us with a description of what you need and we will get right back to you.
Small pieces of Mahogany: Rockler Wood Working, located near the Ridgedale Mall. 952-542-0111.
Other supplies (Varnish, other parts):
Classic Boat Connection in Mankato can be reached at 507-344-8024. We like to use the Epifanes Clear Varnish, ordered in liter size. Classic Boat Connection's order number is #EPVAR1.
Another supplier is Jamestown Distributors. Phone is 800-423-0030 or website www.jamestowndistributors.com.
Finally, Defender Marine Outfitters, also has a great catalog 800-628-8225 or www.defender.com.
Bimini Tops:
PermaTop in Mound. Kurt can be reached at 952-472-7800 or email at Kurt@permatop.com.
Antique Boat Insurance:
Hagerty is a great find. Based out of Traverse City, MI, they can be reached at www.hagerty.com or 800-762-2628.
Antique Boats:
Antique Boat Center carries a large, ever changing selection of antique boats and classic boats. Based in Ohio, with a great showroom and a fantastic website.
Antique Boat models range from 15 to 30 feet. These wooden boats include outboards, speedboats, runabouts, utilities, ski boats, launches, and canoes. Check out their site at www.antiqueboat.com.
Email us at:
mail@oldskiffcraftboats.com
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