Teak and joinery,
finished by hand.
Deck replacement, caulking, brightwork and interior joinery — the trade where labour cost decides whether the job is worth doing at all.
This is the work that never gets approved in California.
Teak decks, varnish and joinery are labour, not materials. A deck replacement quoted in a Southern California yard is dominated by hours, which is exactly why so many owners defer it year after year until the caulk lets go, water tracks into the core, and a finish job turns into a structural one.
This is the single service where the Ensenada arithmetic is most dramatic — the same hand work, by trades who have been doing it for generations, at a labour cost that makes the project approvable instead of theoretical. It's the most common reason a boat comes down here for one job and leaves with three done.
Deck, brightwork, and interior.
Teak deck replacement
Full or partial deck replacement, laid and fastened correctly, with the substrate inspected and repaired before a single plank goes down.
Caulking & seam repair
Seam removal, preparation and re-caulking — the maintenance that decides whether your deck lasts another decade or lets water into the core.
Brightwork & varnish
Toe rails, cap rails, hatches and trim stripped, prepared and built up in multiple coats for depth rather than a quick shine.
Interior joinery & cabinetry
Cabinetry repair and new joinery in matched timber, from a single locker through to a full interior refit.
Soles, headliners & panels
Cabin soles, headliners and interior panelling repaired or renewed, including the access improvements you'll thank yourself for later.
Synthetic deck systems
Where synthetic makes more sense than teak, supplied and laid with the pattern, colour and caulk line you specify.
Four stages, substrate to final coat.
Finish work is judged by eye from a metre away, so every stage exists to make the last one look effortless.
Survey & substrate
What's under the teak or the varnish is assessed first — because laying new work over a wet or failed substrate wastes the entire job.
Scope & material
A written scope with timber, pattern, caulk and finish selected and confirmed with you before anything is ordered or removed.
Fit & build
Deck laid or joinery built and fitted under supervision, with photo documentation as it progresses.
Finish & handover
Caulking, sanding and finish coats built up, then a final inspection with you before the boat goes back in.
Closer than you think. Smarter than you'd expect.
A day-sail from San Diego
60 nautical miles south. Bring the boat down in a morning; our team guides TIP permits and vessel documentation for a clean entry.
California quality, without the queue
Skip SoCal yard congestion and waitlists. Same coating systems, same standards — with real slot availability and significant cost efficiency.
Expert marine workforce
Ensenada has built boats and fished these waters for generations. Fiberglass, paint, mechanical, electrical and carpentry trades under one supervised roof.
Secure long-term stays
Fully enclosed facility, 24/7 guarded, video surveillance and controlled access. Owners and crew come and go freely — nobody else does.
Work you can inspect.
What owners ask about teak and joinery.
How much cheaper is a teak deck here than in California?+
Do you replace the whole deck or can you do sections?+
What about synthetic teak?+
How long does brightwork take to build up properly?+
Can you match existing interior timber?+
Is it worth bringing the boat down just for carpentry?+
Get a scope and a slot.
Send your vessel details — we reply with availability and a preliminary scope, no obligation.