What Skip Does
SERVICES
From a bent Jon boat rail to a full superyacht fabrication — if it's metal and it's on a boat, Skip can build it, fix it, or make it shine.
Skip Walker has been working marine metals for over 30 years. Every job — big or small — gets the same attention to detail and the same standard of craftsmanship.
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Yacht Jewelry
Mirror-polished stainless for the discerning owner.
The term says it all. Skip specializes in mirror-polished stainless steel fabrication and restoration for high-end yachts — handrails, cleats, chocks, davits, swim platforms, and custom deck hardware that looks as good as it performs. If it's on your boat and it should shine, this is the work.
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Custom Fabrication
Built from scratch to fit your vessel exactly.
Need something that doesn't exist off the shelf? Skip fabricates custom marine components from raw stock — boarding ramps, steps, covers, boxes, chocks, platforms, and anything else your vessel needs. Every piece is designed and built to fit your specific boat.
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Repairs & Restoration
Bent, cracked, corroded — Skip fixes it.
Hull patches, cracked welds, bent rails, corroded fittings — Skip has seen it all and fixed it all. Whether it's a freshwater Jon boat that took a hit or a superyacht fitting that needs to be brought back to showroom condition, the repair gets done right the first time.
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Polishing & Finishing
From dull and scratched to mirror-perfect.
Stainless steel loses its shine over time — salt air, UV, and general wear take their toll. Skip restores stainless to a flawless mirror finish using progressive polishing techniques. The before-and-after speaks for itself.
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Light Machining
Precision work when tolerances matter.
Some jobs require more than a welder — they require a machinist. Skip handles light machining work including shaft sleeves, bushings, custom fittings, and precision components that need to be turned or milled to exact tolerances.
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Freshwater & Small Boat Work
Jon boats, bass boats, and everything in between.
Not every job is a superyacht — and Skip wouldn't have it any other way. Freshwater boats, Jon boats, bass boats, and small aluminum vessels get the same quality workmanship as the big yachts. If your boat needs metal work, bring it in.
Materials
Materials Skip Works With
Stainless Steel
316 marine grade — the gold standard for saltwater
Aluminum
5052 & 6061 alloys — lightweight and corrosion-resistant
Steel
Structural and mild steel for heavy-duty applications
Brass
Fittings, valves, and decorative hardware
Bronze
Seacocks, through-hulls, and traditional marine hardware
Copper
Plumbing, electrical, and custom fabrication
Copper-Nickel
Superior corrosion resistance for demanding marine environments