MOTALA BOATYARD HOME NEW BOATS USED BOATS ABOUT BÅTVARVET THE SHOP WEB STORE OFFERS ACCESSORIES TRAINING PLUG OPENING HOURS AB Motala Båtvarv is located on the eastern shore of Lake Vättern right at the mouth of the Göta Canal. Here you will find a complete marina with large premises and a long tradition. We perform all work in the industry, and handle boats up to 30 tons. We have our own service workshop with knowledgeable boat builders and engine mechanics. Sales of new and used boats & engines form a significant part of our business, as does our very well-stocked Watski store . In our 3 exhibition halls of over 2000 sqm, you have a great chance to find just your dream boat. We market a number of larger boat makes in all size classes. In addition, we always keep a wide range of used motor & sailboats in stock. The boatyard has over 100 summer and winter berths for boats of all sizes, including indoors. Welcome to us You too! Brief history of Motala Boatyard (often referred to as Williams Boatyard) In 1919, Ivar William received his first official order to build a boat and founded Motala Båtvarv the same year. He thus left the construction industry where he had previously been active just like his father. The brother then studied to be an architect at Chalmers. After some difficult years around the Kreuger crash, there was an upswing and the rumor about Motala Båtvarv's fine work spread, among other things. to America, where several archipelago cruisers were exported. Shortly after the Second World War, Folkbåten came to prominence and Motala Båtvarv's Folkbåtar quickly became known for being among the most well-built and well-sailing. This was a long era and even today there are often ads where "Williams-built Folkbåt is wanted to buy." Tiderna förändras ständigt och så gjorde även båtvarvet, motorbåtar började mer och mer komma i ropet, bl.a. campingbåtarna som byggdes i stort antal vid sidan om de större segelbåtarna. Ivars söner Carl-Ivar och Dag fick ta över verksamheten mer och mer och då det gamla varvet i Hyddmarken kändes allt trängre, beslöt de 1963 att bygga nytt vid Stenavadet på andra sidan viken , där båtvarvet fortfarande bedriver sin verksamhet. Detta blev en stor milstolpe i Motala Båtvarvs historia. 1964 stod de nya lokalerna färdiga. Samma år dog fadern Ivar William. In the late 60's, plastic boats became increasingly popular, which is why the designer Arvid Laurin was contacted. In collaboration with Arvid, the William cruiser and little sister Witus 27 were born, who with their beautiful and functional wooden furnishings managed their heritage despite the materials of new times. During this time, the business grew to more and more also include sales of other boat makes and boat accessories. Today, the boatyard employs 14 men and the 3rd generation, Dag's sons Hans, Sven and Jan all work actively at the yard together with their uncle.