Harbor Classics -Boat Repair and Restoration

04/03/2026

The time will be here soon, and we hope to see all of our old friends and meet some new friends. Registrations will be ready in the next month. Please make it a point to come up and have a great time looking at all of these wonderful boats. We would like to have some vendors here this year. If anyone has ideas about this, please reach out to Harbor Classics -Boat Repair and Restoration. The show is July 18th at the Nisswa Area Historical Society, Nisswa, MN. This remains a fundraiser for the Historical Society, with 1/2 of the registration cost going to the Society.

03/23/2026

Springtime is coming and we are cleaning out the shop of extra parts. These photos show just the beginning and we're hoping to get out in our storage buildings and start cleaning out more. We try to keep prices around the same as AA Marine. These are also posted on the Century boat site and other restoration pages.

07/25/2025

It was an absolutely great day, and thanks to Camp Nisswa for documenting this event for us. Please like and follow their page for information on what is going on in Nisswa.

Vintage Larson and Crestliner boats on display at the 2025 Classic Larson Boat Show in Nisswa, Minnesota

07/16/2025

This is a 1956 Century Palomino with the Holstein interior-full restoration. The motor was also cosmetically restored at our shop. Delivery this week after it is lake-tested. We have a couple more boats almost completed and ready to go. Photos are before and after.

07/09/2025

This is a beautifully restored, award-winning, 1955 Larson Cabin Outboard Special. This purchase includes a restored TeeNee trailer and 1957 Johnson 35 hp motor. This is a rare boat with only a few in existence, this one has been well cared for and in pristine condition. All you have to do is get in and enjoy the ride. $12,000 for boat, motor, and trailer. The boat can be viewed at Harbor Classics Boat Repair and Restoration in Lake Shore, MN. It will also be at the Classic Larson Boat Show on July 19th in Nisswa, MN. message with any questions.

07/03/2025

Please support our business in the area by voting!! thank you

Voting begins July 1 and runs through midnight July 31.

07/02/2025

We would appreciate a vote for our business in the Best of Brainerd Lakes Contest. Our business is under "auto"--not sure why but that is what we have. You may vote daily, we appreciate your time!

Voting begins July 1 and runs through midnight July 31.

04/20/2025

This show is coming up fast. We have around 20 entries so far, last year we had 34. Only 3 months left, please consider entering your boat for the show or making a trip to see the show in Nisswa, MN. It was great getting together with everyone who loves these Larson boats last year. Message Harbor Classics Boat Repair and Restoration of Lake Shore, MN, for a registration form.

01/28/2025

What's in the shop? Century resorter-new chines, replaced planking. Century Coronado- fresh stain and varnish, paint. Chris Craft-rebuilt transom, stain and varnish. 1958 Coronet-rebuilding the transom and bottom/stringers/keel, will have a new deck and all fresh painting and staining. Lots to do before summer.

12/06/2024

What's in the Shop? Haven't posted in a while, we continue with our current customer restoration jobs and have added to our winter projects. Chris Craft Holiday is in for varnish and paint work--this one will be up for sale afterward. 1969 Chris Craft XK in for complete restoration. Chris Craft down to bare wood is in the shop for a full restoration and a Chris Craft Kit boat with minor repairs needed. Finally, two early mid-50s Falls Flyers in for full restoration and the early 20-ft inboard Falls Flyer in for mechanical work.

08/26/2024

Thanks Woody Boater for the article about the Classic Larson Boat Show in July. https://www.woodyboater.com/classic-boat-shows/late-live-ish-butchered-1st-annual-larson-boat-show-report/