HISTORY, FACILITY, PHILOSOPHY

J&J Marine was founded in 1990 by Jeff Botelho.  Originally a custom metal shop, Jeff’s leading designs in towers, marine canvas and custom boat work set him years ahead of any designer in the industry.  The addition of business partner Steven Anderson in 1999 has helped usher in a new era of expansion and development at J&J Marine. 

J&J Marine’s current home in Somerset, Massachusetts on the shores of the Taunton River is both steeped in history and ahead of time.  Built on the remains of what had been the Parks Shellac factory, the earliest known use of the site was as a shipyard in 1642.  Completed in 2006, J&J Marine is the first entirely new boatyard to be permitted in Massachusetts in 27 years.  Situated on seven waterfront acres, with over 1000 feet of riverfront, we are located 18 miles from Newport.  With a keel depth of up to 34 feet our facility is capable of handling vessels up to 168,000 pounds.  We have invested years of work and millions of dollars to create a first class, full service boatyard capable of handling all of your boating needs. 

Here at J&J history is important to us.  We understand that what is new isn’t always better.  This is why we work hard to keep the old traditions of shipbuilding alive.  We combine time tested methods of old fashioned design and craftsmanship with the most up to date achievements in modern technology.  Personal history also means a lot to us.  J&J Marine has built a stellar reputation built on trust and quality of service.  Many of our customers return year after year, boat after boat.  When we bought the land where our new facility stands it was an industrial wasteland.  Everyone said it couldn’t be saved.  We didn’t listen.  Where others saw old and hopeless we saw a historic opportunity.  At J&J Marine there is nothing that can’t be solved with passion and hard work. 


If you would like to learn more about our company and facility please read the in-depth article in Professional Boatbuilders Magazine.