About us
Jakobstads Båtvarv was founded in 1904 in the Old Harbour of Jakobstad. It is the oldest still active boatyard in Finland. We build classic wooden boats as well as
offer refits, maintenance and winter storage.
The yard is still located, and has its modern facilities, in the old harbour in Jakobstad, Finland. It is owned by Master boat-builder Jan Backman since 1985 and continues to stand for the same high quality as it has done ever since its beginning. The yard is recognized for its ambitious projects, practical and elegant designs as well as and beautiful craftsmanship.
Jan Backman has carefully chosen few skillful independent entrepreneurs for collaborating with him on the day-to-day running of the yard. When a project so demands, skills are joined, otherwise each one occupies himself with varied spectrum of woodwork. This way we can offer wide range of skills and knowledge in boatbuilding and on other related crafts.
Boat-builders
* New entrepreneur ( fall 2022 ).
Eddie Berglund. Educated wooden boat builder from Kuggom school. Sailing with Laurinkoster and an Enklingejulle that he built. Working with newbuilds and refits.
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Fredrik Östman, boat-builder, is dedicated to new builds. He loves outdoor life, bicycling and sailing. He has been racing wooden hajboats for some years.
Mika Timgren, boat-builder. Mainly working with refits and customized special products. He´s an inventor and a visionary.
Since November 2017 the owner of the boatyard, Jan Backman, has been fullfilling his dream on sailing full-time with his wooden yacht Henrietta. Jan is today living at Graciosa Island in Azores.