Delavan Lake Boat Shed

06/03/2026

6 weeks until Lakefest! Fireworks over the lake will bigger and better than ever! Saturday, June 27th - starting at 6pm at Community Park/Waters Edge on Delavan Lake.

Come see the UW Marching Band, Enjoy food from Jojo's Pizza & Pasta Delavan, FREE all-American pie & ice cream, giveaways, and much more!

06/03/2026

You may have already seen her floating around the internet this week — and yes, she's ours. 😄 Shout out to BOAT LIFE for sharing her story.

Hull #145 — a 1926 Chris-Craft Triple Cockpit — came to us as one of the most remarkable things we've ever had in the shop. Built the same year Route 66 was commissioned, she spent the better part of a century sleeping inside an old Illinois canning factory alongside antique cars, completely undisturbed. Her Hercules Model M engine still bolted in place. Her mahogany still telling its story. Her brass fittings still holding the fingerprints of a different era.

Triple cockpits were the sports cars of their day. Long, low, fast, and beautiful. This one — Hull #145, one of the earliest surviving examples — never got the chance to be forgotten the right way. She was just... waiting.

We restore wooden boats because we believe they deserve to keep living. Boats like this one are exactly why.

She's with us now. She's available. And she belongs with someone who understands what that means.

If that's you, reach out. We'd love to tell you the rest of her story. 🪵⚓

📞 262-728-5438
📧 [email protected]

04/28/2026

As of this morning the Slow No Wake restriction has been lifted. That said, please use caution as there still may be floating debris in the water. As always be safe and in enjoy our lake!

04/16/2026

02/06/2026

12/05/2025

❄️LAKE SAFETY IN THE WINTER SEASON❄️

ICE SAFETY GUIDELINES
Ice formation is never uniform, and no ice is 100% safe.
✔️ Minimum Ice Thickness Guidelines:
• 4 inches — ice fishing or foot travel
• 5–7 inches — ATVs and snowmobiles
• 8–12 inches — small cars/light trucks (not permitted on Delavan Lake – Ordinance 19.07)

✔️ Ice Safety Tips:
• Check ice depths frequently—conditions can vary within feet.
• Avoid ice near inlets, outlets, narrows, bridges, and areas with current.
• Snow-covered ice can hide cracks, thin spots, or open water.
• Carry ice picks, a throw rope, and wear a flotation jacket or life vest.
• Use the buddy system—never go alone.
• Tell someone your route and expected return time.

ATTENTION ATV & SNOWMOBILE RIDERS
Permanent “Forever Style” Piers Remain in the Water Year-Round
These fixed piers do NOT get removed in winter and may sit just below the snow or ice surface.
These structures can:
• Be covered by early snow, making them invisible
• Sit close to thin ice, weakening the ice around them
• Create major hazards for high-speed travel
Ride with extreme caution near shorelines and marked pier areas.
Use headlights, reduce speed, and stay alert to avoid collision risks.

🚨 IF YOU FALL THROUGH THE ICE🚨
• Remain calm and fight the urge to gasp.
• Turn back toward the direction you came—it has previously supported your weight.
• Kick your legs and use ice picks, your hands, or elbows to pull yourself onto solid ice.
• Once out, roll away from the hole to distribute your weight.
• Get to a warm, dry place and seek medical attention immediately.

📢 HELP KEEP DELAVAN LAKE SAFE THIS WINTER📢
Please stay alert, prepared, and cautious when enjoying winter recreation on Delavan Lake.
Stay safe. Stay winter-ready.

❄️ Town of Delavan Police Department❄️

11/15/2025

🚧 HIGHWAY 50 ROADWAY OPENING UPDATE 🚧

We are pleased to announce that construction along Highway 50 has been completed, and the roadway is now open to traffic.

Please note that some signs and traffic control devices will remain in place as contractors finish final tasks in the work areas. We ask all motorists to remain alert to signage, slow down, and use caution.

Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and understanding throughout this large, lengthy project. Your support helps keep our community safe.

10/11/2025

🍺 Oktoberfest is just down the road! 🍂
Join the Town of Delavan for a day filled with German food, music, and tradition at Oktoberfest — Saturday, October 11, 2025, starting at 12 PM at Community Park (1220 South Shore Dr, Delavan) — just minutes from Delavan Lake Resort!

🎶 Enjoy live performances from the Steve Meisner Legacy Band, stein-hoisting and brat-eating contests, German dancers, and all-day Hammerschlagen & co****le.

📍 Town of Delavan Community Park – corner of South Shore Dr & Hwy 50

🥨 Great food, cold beer, and plenty of fun for all ages!

10/08/2025

***UPDATE Monday, October 13th and Tuesday October 14th - THE BOAT LAUNCH WILL BE CLOSED FOR FINAL PAVING.***

****Boat Launch Parking Construction****
Monday, October 6th, construction will begin at the boat launch parking lot. Expect delays and reduced parking at times. NO PARKING in gravel lot during construction.

09/30/2025

🚤 Boat Storage You Can Count On 🚤

All winter long, know exactly where your boat is—safe, secure, and cared for with exceptional attention-not in a remote farm field or building. At Delavan Lake Boat Shed, we don’t just store your boat, we treat it like our own.

✔️ Peace of mind knowing your boat is on-site and monitored
✔️ Professional handling and seasoned expertise
✔️ Affordable, reliable indoor or outdoor storage

Reserve your space today and trust us to keep your boat ready for next season!
📍 5495 State Road 50, Delavan WI 53115
📞 262-728-5438

Delavan Lake Boat Shed has over 45 years of custom wooden boat restoration & refinishing service experience. We service all boat types & provide storage.