Jakobstads Båtvarv (Jakobstad Boatyard), the oldest wooden boat yard in Finland, was established in 1904 in the old harbour in Jakobstad. The current owner, Master boat builder Jan Backman honours tradition and builds his elegant craft in the original waterfront workshops. You have a vision of a wooden beauty, the boat of your dreams? At Jakobstads Båtvarv we will take pride in bulding it for you.

Boat construction - Jan Backman designs your boat or adapts existing plans to meet the vision you have of your dream boat.

Wooden boat building - The boat yard is dedicated to building one-off traditionally built wooden boats according to the customer´s wishes.

Import and sales - Import and sell the Italian Rylard/Brava varnishes and boat paints.

Consulting - Advice concerning building and restoring wooden boats, determining the condition of wooden boats, lectures and short courses in wooden boat maintenance.