History
Hans Mikaitis, the owner of Master Shipwrights, has spent his entire adult life building upon the fine points of boatbuilding and design. He was born in the seaport city of Klaipeda, Lithuania and followed his father's footsteps in boat building. After his education in Germany and Boston, Hans apprenticed at Simms Yacht Works and Quincy Yacht Works in Massachusetts. He established Master Shipwrights, Inc. in 1973. The company is now located in Atlantic Highlands, conveniently near Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor. Hans is one of just a few remaining craftsmen in the area. He has deep and abiding respect for the centuries of tradition in boatbuilding. Hans is at home lofting a vessel from the floor up as he is refitting a locker to the customer's exact needs.
Specialties
We are experts in antique and classic wooden boat and ship design, lofting, building, restoration, spar building, alterations, fine cabinetry and wood / fiberglass repair