About Us

• Dunato's has been in business on Lake Union since 1970. In the past 42 years we have earned the reputation of being a quality boat repair facility. Our goal is to do the job right and not cut corners. We have pride in our work and enjoy what we do.
  The following is a brief list of some of the services we offer. We are a full service repair facility with experience in many different aspects of boat repair, installations, and remodeling. If you have a question about whether or not we offer a service not listed please call.
  
  
• Wood; All phases of traditional and contemporary repair and restoration including; planking,framing, structural hull & superstructure repair, corking, decks, interior joinery, cabinetry, new construction.
  
  
• Fiberglass; Repair, new construction, refinishing, buffing & waxing, gelcoat repair.
  
  
• Custom Remodeling; interior, exterior.
  
  
• Refinishing and Coatings; Polyurethane coatings, brush and spray. Corrosion control for all metals and plastics.
  
  
• Maintenance; Bottom painting, pressure washing, zincs.
  
  
• Blister Repair; Bottom and topsides, epoxy coatings, spot repair.
  
  
• Keel; Modification, repair, extensions.
  
  
• Electrical; AC/DC power generating systems, inverters, charging systems, general and navigational lighting. Fire prevention systems. Electro guard systems. Bilge alarm systems.
  
  
• Electronic; Repair, new installations, trouble shooting problems with radars, GPS, Autopilots and other navigational equipment.
  
  
• Bow Thruster; Installation of new and repaired.
  
  
• Heating Systems; Diesel, hot water and forced air installation of new and repaired.
  
  
• Steering Systems; Hydraulic and cable controlled, auto pilots, rudder position indicators.
  
  
• Plumbing; All domestic water systems and seawater systems.
  
  
• Engine Controls; Morse, Micro Commander, High Nautique, Kobelt.
  
  
• Winches; Power and manual anchor and deck winches.
  
  
• Under Water Running Gear; Props, shafts, struts, rudders, standard & dripless packing boxes.
  
  
• Mechanical; Engine alignments, engine repair, repowering, gear repair.
  
  
• Metal Fabrication & Welding; Tanks, brackets, etc. Aluminum, stainless steel, bronze and mild steel.
  
  
• Rigging; Sailboat fixed and running, mast and boom fabrication and modifications, removal & installation.
  Our list is in no way complete. We do a lot and are always willing to take on new projects. The following is a brief description of our facility and other services we offer to assist us in being the most efficient boat repair facility in Seattle.
  
  
• 60 ton travelift
  
  
• 20 ton crane
  
  
• Forklift
  
  
• Floating boathouse for boats up to 75'long
  
  
• New sheltered structure the travelift can drive right into with a boat up to 75' long
  
  
• New sheltered structure for smaller boats
  
  
• Indoor heat controlled shop for boats up to 55' in length
  
  
• Wood shop
  
  
• Over 1100 lineal feet of moorage
  
  
• Mobile service
  
  
• Emergency towing & salvage service
  
  
• Professional & qualified crew