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Cape Cod Boatworks | Boat Detailing

63 Cit Ave, Hyannis, MA 02601
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On Cape Cod, Cape Cod Boatworks provides boat detailing, yacht care and marine reconditioning for vessels of any size. This locally owned, owner-operated company focuses on exterior care, including wash downs, refinishing, ceramic coatings, gel coat repairs, bottom painting and teak treatments. Its maintenance work also covers mechanical troubleshooting for major outboard engine manufacturers, electrical system checks and interior cabin housekeeping. Rather than offering boats for sale, new boats or used boats, the company serves existing boat owners with ongoing vessel care.

Customers can arrange weekly, bi-weekly or monthly dockside wash downs, full-season maintenance programs, winterization and secure winter boat storage. Cape Cod Boatworks also offers road transport up to 42 feet, dock delivery and pick-up, and launch or haul-out assistance. The business is fully insured and works with owners, captains, brokers and boatyards across the Cape Cod boating community. For detailing, maintenance and marine service needs, contact Cape Cod Boatworks to discuss vessel care.

Features

  • Boat detailing services
  • Yacht care and reconditioning
  • Ceramic coating application
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Winterization services

Amenities

  • Service & Repair
  • Boat Storage
  • Launch, Ramp & Lift

Why book with us

  • Schedule recurring wash downs for regular vessel care
  • Protect your boat with full season maintenance
  • Arrange dock delivery or pick-up service
  • Transport boats by road up to 42ft

Frequently Asked Questions

How old do you have to be to rent a boat in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts sets 12 as the minimum age to operate a motorboat without direct adult supervision, if the operator satisfies the applicable boater safety certificate rule; personal watercraft operators must be at least 16. A child under 12 may operate a motorboat only while accompanied on board and directly supervised by a certificate holder at least 18. Direct supervision requires visual contact and verbal communication at all times while underway.

Certification is phased by birth date under Massachusetts General Laws chapter 90B, section 9E: people born after January 1, 1989, have been covered since April 1, 2026; those born on or before that date must comply by April 1, 2028. Rental operators set their own minimums, so confirm when booking.

Source: Massachusetts Environmental Police and Boat and Recreation Vehicle Safety Bureau (mass.gov)

Do you need a boating license in Massachusetts?

Yes. Massachusetts requires a boater safety certificate, rather than a boating license, for motorboat and personal watercraft operators born after January 1, 1989; those born on or before that date must comply by April 1, 2028. Personal watercraft operators must be at least 16. Children under 12 may operate a motorboat only under direct onboard supervision by a certified adult age 18 or older.

Rental customers are not generally exempt, and temporary rental certificates are only under consideration for lower power boats. Exemptions include direct supervision, qualifying nonresident certificates, merchant mariner credentials, certain military and commercial fishing operators, and recent boat buyers carrying a temporary certificate. Massachusetts Environmental Police administers the program.

Source: Massachusetts Environmental Police (mass.gov)

What are the best places to go boating in Massachusetts?

Some of Massachusetts’ best boating variety is found in Boston Harbor, the Connecticut River, Otis Reservoir, and the connected Knops Pond and Lost Lake. Around Boston, the harbor combines coastal boating with several islands that are accessible by private boat.

In the Connecticut River corridor, state access points serve motorboats, fishing boats, canoes, and rowing craft. Inland, Otis Reservoir in Otis and Tolland offers a large great pond with trailered and cartop access, while Groton’s Knops Pond and Lost Lake form a connected lake system used for boating, fishing, and water skiing.

Source: Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (mass.gov)

What are the most popular boating destinations in Massachusetts?

Popular Massachusetts boating destinations include the Boston Harbor Islands for skyline views, swimming and historic sites; Falmouth and Woods Hole for harbor scenery and boat access to Martha’s Vineyard; Nantucket Harbor for sailing and preserved seaport character; Gloucester Harbor for fishing heritage and schooner outings; and Plymouth Harbor for waterfront views near Mayflower II, plus whale watching and fishing trips. Together, these destinations offer a mix of island stops, working harbors, maritime history and open coastal water.

Source: Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (mass.gov)

Location

63 Cit Ave, Hyannis, MA 02601

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