Expert Brightwork & Marine Carpentry
Expert teak refinishing, yacht brightwork, and fine woodworking for boats and residential.
Serving the entire San Francisco Bay Area
Berkeley, Alameda, Emeryville, Richmond, Sausalito to San Jose
Brightwork & Varnish
Moana Brightwork provides meticulous marine varnish services that protect your woodwork while delivering a deep, lasting gloss. Through careful preparation and premium varnish systems, existing finishes are refreshed to extend the life and beauty of your brightwork.
Restoration & Repair
We restore sun- and sea-worn brightwork with traditional craftsmanship that reveals the wood’s natural depth and character. Finished with ten or more coats of premium high-gloss UV varnish, the restoration leaves your vessel’s wood with a timeless, mirror-smooth finish.
Custom Woodworking
We offer full-service woodworking and carpentry to repair, replace, and fabricate interior and exterior wood components tailored to your vessel. Our craftsmanship extends to building custom pieces like cockpit tables, trim, and cabinetry that blend seamlessly with your boat’s original design.
Craft • Quality • Longevity • Integrity
Moana Brightwork brings decades of hands-on marine experience and traditional craftsmanship to boats and homes throughout the San Francisco Bay. We understand Bay Area conditions, marina logistics, and year-round maintenance realities—delivering reliable, high-quality brightwork that’s built to last in this environment.
We specialize in:
- Yacht and sailboat brightwork
- Teak refinishing and restoration
- Chris Craft varnish work
- Marine woodworking and finishing
- Residential refinishing
- Traditional shipwright-level craftsmanship
Serving:
San Francisco, Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Richmond, and the greater Bay Area.
Our Process
By combining careful planning with disciplined execution, we deliver results that reflect true craftsmanship and lasting quality.
Evaluate & Plan
Prepare the Wood
Build the Finish
Ready to talk about your boat?
Let's tailor an approach that protects your investment.