Near 20 years of experience has brought Absolute Classics Marine and Boathouse Bay Classics to the pinnacle of the Classic Boat world in North America.  From it's beginnings in 1989 as Middleton Boatworks we have built a reputation second to none as a premier wooden boat restoration shop and classic boat brokerage in the Pacific Northwest. Founded by Andrew Middleton who followed his dreams by training as a wooden boat craftsman at the Wooden Boat School in Lowestoff, England. Soon after completing his first restorations he quickly boasted clients from all over the Pacific Northwest adding dozens of show winning restorations.

As his reputation grew more and more clients were looking for ways to source and sell classic boats and supplies and he did his best to accommodate their requests but time was always an enemy. In 2005 after enlisting the support of his brothers Bruce and Peter a decision was made to officially open a separate independent brokerage division - Absolute Classics Marine - to sell and service both original classic and neo classic boats.  Expansion also led to a name change for the restoration division and we are now known as Boathouse Bay Classics.

Now, three years later, Absolute Classics Marine (ACM) has grown to include a separate location with great highway exposure, sales of both new and classic boats of all descriptions. ACM has a great selection of Classics from the 20's to the 60's of all makes including Chris Crafts of all descriptions, Century's, Shepherds, Ditchburns, Hackers and many more.. Check out our listings to see what is available now. If you don't see what you are looking for contact us and through our network of brokers across the continent we can usually find you the boat of your dreams. Included in our list of Brokerage boats  is the introduction of neo classic boats from European and North American builders. All boats sold by ACM are either classically styled or involve some form of wood detailing, are limited production or custom ordered - basically designs that set them apart from the sea of white plastic that dominates our lakes.  Featured makes include the new Hacker Craft lineup, Comitti Boats from Italy, Clarion Boats from Canada and Kral Yachts. Cruise through our Neo Classics listings to view our latest additions.


ACM also offers supplies of all descriptions for you do-it-yourselfers including hard to find chrome hardware, varnish and finishes, marine grade plywood and hardwood, fastners and adhesives to name just  few. We even supply custom Ryan trailers, Road Runner and EZ Loader boat trailers.  if you need a trailer for your boat we can look after that for you as well.  So call us for more information