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Formerly The Ways Boatyard Hemingway's Boatyard

Hemingway's
Boatyard

"The Captain's Boatyard of Choice"

Serving the Palm Beach Gardens waterfront since 1946. Professional haul-out, storage, bottom painting, and full marina services — handled with the care your vessel deserves.

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78+
Years in Service
85'
Max Haul Capacity
1946
Established
PBG
Palm Beach Gardens
📍 2180 Idlewild Rd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 📞 561-622-8550 🌐 waysboatyard.com
What We Do

Full-Service Boatyard

From haul-out to splash, we handle every aspect of your vessel's time on the hard with professionalism and precision.

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Haul-Out & Launch

Safe, efficient haul-out and launch up to 85 feet. Our experienced crew handles your vessel with care from the moment it leaves the water.

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Power Wash

High-pressure hull washing to remove marine growth, barnacles, and fouling — the essential first step before any bottom work.

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Bottom Painting

One or two coat antifouling bottom jobs including haul, pressure wash, blocking, and 3–5 days of storage. Paint and materials included.

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Blocking

Secure, level blocking with proper keel support and jack stands. Your boat stays safe and stable during its entire time in the yard.

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Yard Storage

Secure dry storage on our well-maintained yard. Daily rates scale with boat length — perfect for short-term work or longer lay-ups.

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Slip Storage

In-water slip storage with convenient access to the boatyard's full range of services whenever you need them.

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Why Hemingway's

A Boatyard Built on Trust

Originally established as The Ways Boatyard in 1946, Hemingway's Boatyard has served the Palm Beach County boating community for nearly eight decades. Our reputation is built on straight talk, fair pricing, and genuine care for every vessel that comes through our doors.

Whether you're a weekender with a 25-foot center console or a liveaboard captain bringing in a 75-foot cruiser, you'll receive the same professional, attentive service that has made us the captain's boatyard of choice.

Our Story
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78+ Years of Experience

Established in 1946 — we've seen it all and handled it all, from classic wooden hulls to modern fiberglass.

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Transparent Pricing

Published rate schedules and an online quote calculator. No surprises, no hidden fees — just honest numbers.

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Skilled, Experienced Crew

Our yard crew treats every boat as if it were their own. Careful handling, proper blocking, and attention to detail.

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Prime PBG Location

Conveniently located at 2180 Idlewild Rd in Palm Beach Gardens, with easy ICW access.

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Use our interactive quote calculator to get an instant estimate for haul-out, storage, bottom painting, and more — based on your boat's length and the services you need.

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