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River Forest Shipyard offers the finest haul and mechanical service available. We specialize in prop and shaft repair, hull painting, electrical repairs, interior repairs, and all kinds of overhauls. (Marine railway also available for larger vessels.)
  • We service all brands including: Detroit Diesel, Cummins, Caterpillar, Kohler, Onan, Racor, Chysler, Westerbeke, Mariner, Mercruiser.
  • Warranty Service for Yanmar and Onan.
  • Do-it-yourself boaters welcome.
  • We will do any part of a job or the whole job.
  • Owned and operated by the family of Captain Axson Smith-- Melba, Axson Jr. and Mark.

    Service Facilities

    Hotel Dining Room * Buffet Smorgasbord * River Forest Marina (see above photo) * River Forest Shipyard * Imported & Domestic Beers, Wines & Champagnes * Grocery Service * Cable Television * 16-Hour Dock Service * Ice * Coin Laundromat * Train & Airline Information * Mail Port * Texaco Marine Gas, Diesel & Oil * Mechanic On Call * 110/220 Volt Hookups * 9MLW alongside docks * 700’ dockage * Nautical Supply Store.

River Forest Shipyard

  • Call VHF Channel 16
  • Marine Travellift
  • A Full Service Shipyard & Marina
  • Hull – Engine Repair – Electrical – Imron & Awlgrip Hull Painting – Propeller & Shaft Shop
  • Boat/U.S. Towing Available 7 days a week
  • Sailboat Rigging

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Phone: 252.943.2151 Facsimile: 252.943.6628
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River Forest Manor
800-346-2151