Sailboat deck being cleaned and maintained

Your Boat. Your Projects. Our Help.

From simple cleaning to beautiful brightwork, seasonal preparation, and those small projects you've been putting off, Nashville Boat Works offers practical, hands-on assistance to keep your boat looking good and ready for the water.

Boat hull being cleaned and washed

Boat Cleaning & Detailing

Keep your boat clean, comfortable, and ready for your next outing.

A clean boat is a cared-for boat. Whether you need a quick wash before a weekend sail or a thorough seasonal deep clean, I'll leave your boat looking its best.

  • Exterior washing and deck cleaning
  • Cockpit cleaning
  • Cabin and interior cleaning
  • Mildew and surface cleanup
  • Nonskid surface cleaning
  • Vinyl and upholstery cleaning
  • Seasonal deep cleaning
  • Pre-sale and post-purchase cleanup
  • Routine cleaning and care
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Varnished teak brightwork on a sailboat

Brightwork, Teak & Varnish

Careful woodwork is one of our specialties.

Good brightwork takes patience, preparation, and respect for the material. I approach every varnish project with the attention it deserves — stripping, sanding, and building up coats the right way.

  • Brightwork preparation
  • Sanding and surface preparation
  • Teak cleaning and restoration
  • Varnish application and maintenance coats
  • Small wood refinishing projects
  • Cosmetic wood restoration
Plan My Brightwork Project
Sailboat covered for winter storage

Winterization & Seasonal Preparation

Protect your investment and prepare for seasonal changes.

The transitions between sailing seasons are the most important times to give your boat proper attention. I help owners put their boats away right in the fall and get them ready in the spring.

  • Fall cleaning and storage preparation
  • Sail removal and storage
  • Boat-cover installation and checks
  • Dock-line and fender adjustments
  • Spring cleaning and recommissioning assistance
  • Visual inspections of accessible equipment
  • Winterization assistance for appropriate onboard systems
Prepare My Boat for Winter
Marine maintenance small project work

Small Projects & Repairs — À La Carte

Every boat has a project list. We help owners work through it.

Describe almost any small project and I'll give you an honest assessment of whether it falls within my capabilities — and a straight answer if it doesn't.

  • Minor hardware replacement
  • Small cosmetic repairs
  • Storage and organizational improvements
  • Simple accessory installation
  • Basic deck and cabin projects
  • Running-rigging organization and noncritical line replacement
  • Other practical boat-care tasks
Create My Project
Sailboat moored at a marina dock

Routine Boat Care & Check-Ins

For owners who can't always get to their boats.

Scheduled visual check-ins keep you informed about your boat's condition when you can't be there yourself. These are attentive, documented visits — not marine surveys or emergency-response services.

  • Scheduled visual boat checks
  • Dock-line and fender condition checks
  • Cover and accessible hatch checks
  • Photographs and condition updates
  • Identification of visible maintenance concerns
  • Routine cleaning coordination
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Adults learning to sail on the water

Private Sailing Lessons

Learn to sail or become more confident aboard your own boat.

One-on-one instruction tailored to where you are right now. The founder has completed ASA certifications and is pursuing his OUPV captain's license.

  • Beginner sailing fundamentals
  • Boat handling and maneuvering
  • Navigation and chart reading
  • Safety and seamanship
  • Lessons on your boat or an arranged boat
  • Confidence-building for new owners
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Genuine teak wood planks — marine lumber for boat restoration and deck replacement

Teak & Specialty Marine Lumber

Beautiful boats begin with beautiful materials.

Nashville Boat Works can help you source genuine teak, marine-grade plywood, teak-and-holly cabin-sole panels, and specialty hardwoods through World Panel Products — a Florida-based marine lumber supplier. Material coordination available during planned monthly sourcing trips.

  • Genuine teak lumber — quarter-sawn and flat-cut
  • Teak decking panels and slats
  • Teak-and-holly cabin-sole panels
  • Marine-grade plywood (Okoume)
  • Mahogany, sapele, and specialty hardwoods
  • Margin boards and tambour panels
Request Marine Lumber

Not Sure Where to Start?

Every boat is different. Every owner has different goals.

Whether you need a single afternoon of help or a full season of care, I'll give you an honest assessment of what your boat needs and what I can do for it.

Describe Your Project

Tell me what you're working on and I'll let you know if it's something I can help with.

Create My Project

Explore Membership

Ongoing seasonal care for owners who want their boat looked after all year.

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Learn to Sail

One-on-one instruction tailored to where you are right now.

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Get in Touch

Not sure what you need? Just reach out and we'll figure it out together.

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Ready to Get Started?

Tell me about your boat and what you'd like to accomplish. I'll follow up with an honest assessment and a clear path forward.

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Nashville Boat Works

Honest, hands-on sailboat care, brightwork, and private sailing lessons in Nashville, Tennessee.

Service Area

Serving Nashville and Percy Priest Lake,
Middle Tennessee

(509) 828-0608Request a Quote

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Sailboat care, brightwork & varnish, and sailing lessons — Nashville, TN