Farley Boat Works — Local services in Port Aransas

This is a boat shop operated by the Port Aransas Historical Society. It is a real boat shop where volunteers build actual "Farley" boats (a style of boats popular for over 100 years in Port A). The shop almost always has one or two boat projects underway, and the shop has a delightful scent of wood shavings, sawdust and varnish. The volunteers are delightful, very skilled, and a joy to be around. They may even try to draft you into helping construct a boat! This is a very relaxed place and is a great stop for folks visiting Port A. And for woodworkers, boat builders, and other hobbyists, this is a must-see. HIGHLY...

This was an amazing working Museum. The gentlemen that were there were so knowledgeable. They walked you through place and explained everything. As many times as we have been to Port Aransas we didn't know this was there. It was very hot and humid when we were there so we didn't get to stay as long as we would like. But we're going back in December and we definitely will go go back. If you're in Port A please try to visit. It will definitely be...

This was a very interesting experience. This is a must-see and it won't take long if you are visiting the island. Farley boats are the cornerstone of Port Aransas. The people there will help you build a boat if you've got 6 months and about 25,000. A good experience seeing how they do it. They are very knowledgeable and well worth the visit. Spend an hour talking to them and you will...