MARINA WATCH BY ABBY THORPE
SHIPYARD ISLAND MARINA 1475 South Shore Dr. Washington Island, WI 54246 920-847-2533 SHIPYARDISLAND.COM
Online parts stores: SIMYAMAHA.COM SIMMERCURY.COM
AMENITIES Transient slips: Y Pump-out: Y Gas: Y Diesel: Y Lifts: Y Launch ramp: Y Engine repair: Y Hull repair: Y Marine store: Y Restaurant: Y Grocery: Y Showers: Y Laundry Facility: Y
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Shipyard Island Marina
Where you’ll find the best service — and views — on the island.
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n your next trip up to Door County, Wisconsin, stop off at Shipyard Island Marina, situated on the quiet, beautiful shores of Washington Island at the tip of Door County. The marina has been there in some shape or form since the early 1900s, explains owner Andy Munao. It used to serve as the local ferry landing decades ago. Today, it’s a lovely marina offering transient and seasonal slip rentals; Yamaha outboard engine sales; repowering; hull and engine service; heated boat storage; winterization; 70-ton haul-out; and even a booming online parts store. Munao’s parents bought the marina in 1983 and moved to the area from Illinois looking for a change; the island they had spent summers on seemed like the perfect place. Munao started at the marina in 1985, and today he still operates and owns it with his parents. “We’re a small family business, so we have close relationships with our customers,” he explains.
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“Many of our customers are like family to us — they have been with us for years. Many of their adult children now own boats that we take care of.” The marina is an authorized Yamaha outboard sales/service five-star dealer and Mercury/ Mercruiser service/parts dealer. It’s a tradition in the business to provide lifetime trusted repair, service and maintenance, and that practice continues to the online parts sales that Munao started in the early 2000s. Today, the online parts store makes up a significant portion of its revenue. At the end of the day, enjoy a world-class sunset and dinner at the marina’s restaurant, the Sailor’s Pub, which offers a diverse and fresh dinner menu. Whether you’re looking for a quick stop, some much-needed repairs, or a permanent home to store your boat, Shipyard Island Marina will welcome you with experience, commitment and good old-fashioned family values. ★
