This is what
your boat is for.
Your boat is supposed to buy back time, not take more of it.
You bought it for Saturdays with the grandkids. A summer of tubing. Quiet evenings on the water. But somewhere along the way, boat ownership turned into chasing down a shop, wondering if the work being done is actually necessary, and hoping the boat isn't still sitting on a trailer when the weather finally turns good.
It shouldn't be this hard to just go boating.
Meet Tim.
Tim's been working on boats for over 30 years, and running McIntosh Marine for the last 10. He's a straight shooter — he'll tell you exactly what your boat needs, and just as often, what it doesn't. No upselling, no guesswork, no runaround.
That's why people keep coming back, year after year, decade after decade. Not because he's the only shop in North Idaho — because he's the one they trust.
With McIntosh Marine, that's what you get: no more calling around in spring wondering if your boat will be ready. No more wondering what a bill is really for. Just a boat that's ready when you are, handled by someone who treats it like it's his own.
1. Book your season
One call sets your boat up on our spring and fall schedule — no chasing us down, no guessing when it's your turn.
2. We handle it
Maintenance, winterizing, storage — whatever your boat needs, handled by Tim and the team, done right the first time.
3. You just show up and go
Your boat's ready when the season starts, and put away right when it ends. That's it.
here’s how it works.
Two ways to work with us:
first mate
Seasonal Care
For owners who like launching and hauling it themselves. Seasonal maintenance, winterization, and trailer inspection — spring and fall, every year. You launch it, you haul it, we make sure it's ready either way.
See First Mate Details →
CAPTAIN
Full Service
For owners who want it handled start to finish, or who aren't local. Everything in First Mate, plus we launch it, haul it, detail it, and check in on it all season. You don't lift a finger.
See Captain Details →
Pricing is based on your boat, so give us a call and we'll get you a quote.
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These guys are great to work with. very knowledgeable, great prices, and get things done in a very timely fashion.
-Greg Adams, Customer
This is what ready for summer looks like.
Local shop. Local lake. Local families.
We live here, we boat here, and we look after your boat like we'd look after our own.
