Services
Hartge Yacht Yard
Loyal to quality craftsmanship and friendly service, Hartge Yacht Yard is one the oldest family owned and operated boat yards in the United States.
Beginning in 1865, Emile Alexander Hartge, grandson of Henry Hartge a German piano builder, began building and repairing boats on the shores of the West River in Shady Side. In 1879, Emile moved the family operation across the river to the current location on Whitestake Point in Galesville. Emile and his family quickly became known up and down the Chesapeake Bay as an exceptional boat building and repair operation.
Nearly 160 years later, owner and company president, Emile Alexander Schlegel, great grandson and namesake of Hartge’s founder, along with his son, Xan (Service Manager), continue their ancestor’s legacy.
Hartge Yacht Yard is a full-service operation including haul and launch services (50- & 25-ton travel lifts, up to 20 ft beam), fiberglass and gelcoat repair, paint and varnish (including a 3000 sq. ft spray paint booth that can accommodate vessels up to 70’ LOA), rigging services (18- ton crane and gin pole), mechanical service and sales (Yanmar, Westerbeake/ Universal, and Beta Marine dealer), electrical and electronics installations, as well as fine carpentry and wooden boat repair.
Contact Hartge Yacht Yard by calling 410-867-2188 or visit their website www.hartgeyard.com to schedule service and storage.
Marine Design-Carpentry
Bernhard Willem, Owner & Operator
Tel No.: 410-703-4746
Originally from Germany, Bernhard has a long history of marine related experiences. He has logged almost 40,000 miles at sea and lived aboard many boats since 1989. He has survived several hurricanes at sea and enjoys relating the tales of his travels. From 1983 – 2000 Bernhard served as first mate aboard several vessels in the U. S. Virgin Islands and has delivered several private yachts across the Atlantic Ocean. He has worked off shore in marine construction and has been a charter boat captain also. He has worked as an independent contractor on general marine repair projects throughout St. Croix. From 2004 – 2008, Bernhard managed Selby Bay Yacht Basin on the South River which included the repair and maintenance of the facility. His responsibilities included sales, marketing, fuel pier management, and dock maintenance. Since 2008, Bernhard has worked as an independent contractor specializing in carpentry. He is also well versed in many other types of boat repair.
His shop is located in building #4 between B and C Docks. He is here on the property most of the time and would be delighted to discuss any carpentry needs you may have.
