Learn all about us here at Gale Marine! Gale Marine LLC was founded in 2012 by Jake Tupper, who had been researching and refining his boat building skills since 2007 in his garage. An avid sportsman, Jake was on a quest to build reliable airboats that would meet unique challenges. Whether running on ice, snow, water, mud, or heavy vegetation, Gale Marine can do it all. The rough terrain a sportsman in the Midwest can encounter is no match for our custom boats. In this quest, he began developing the Gale Marine hull, a design to hold up to these challenges. With every custom boat build, they strive to design an extremely durable and uniquely tailored boat to fit your needs.
About Us
This is why we do this!
Upgrade your current boat at Gale Marine with the following:
- Built-in fuel tank
- Removable front deck extension
- Removable swim ladder
- Removable skiff holder
- Removable dog ladder
- Texas Rig
- Removable grab bars
- Welded on grab rails
- Make your drop front deck flush
- Hydroturf installation
- Custom pods welded to your boat
- Add spud pole brackets to rear of boat
- Add spud pole hole in front deck
Our Custom Builds
McCormick River Guide Service Ice Fishing Airboat Build
McCormick River Guide Service, a professional all-season fishing guide, commissioned us to build them an airboat that could withstand the harsh conditions of ice fishing. We crafted the robust 20ft vessel out of durable 1/4″ 5086 aluminum and outfitted with additional seating for their customers. This custom-built airboat will ensure they can make the most…
No More Bets Bowfishing Build
Our crew at Gale Marine created the No More Bets Bowfishing Airboat for the team to be fish killing machines! With much discussion, we worked with the new owners to get just the right layout for their needs. Once we ordered this bowfishing airboat the actual build time was extremely quick and it turned out…
Mark & Matt Olson
Custom Bowfishing Boat Customer: Mark and Matt Olson Build: Custom Bowfishing Boat (Bowship 2.0) Here is a list of some of the amazing features this boat has! Bilge pump 1860 hull with 24″ sides 7′ shooting deck raised 3″ with 1 door in rear Rear split storage with 2 doors 2 front storage compartments behind…
Custom Tender and Layout Boat
Custom Tender and Layout Boat Build: Custom Tender and Layout Boat Boat Size: 21′ Tender Size: 11′ 3″ The Build Tender Build: 16-20 degree variable V deadrise Dual consoles Layout boat hoist Gray molded diamond hydro turf on all surfaces An abundance of storage with 7 compartments Layout Build: The layout width is…
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the process?
If you are interested in a boat package or just a hull or trailer only, we would be happy to schedule a time to discuss what you are looking for, what you will be using it for, and all the specifications that you are interested in. We can meet in person at our shop, over a scheduled phone call or virtual meeting. This is especially helpful if there are multiple end users.
We will produce an itemized quote that will be emailed to you for approval. Once a customer approves this, we would require a minimum 20% down to secure your spot on our build schedule. At that time we begin ordering material needed for your build.
Jake will present you with a 3D cad drawing of your boat so you can see the boat before it is built and we can make any necessary changes at this time. We would then require 40% down upon your design approval. The remaining 40% is due day of completion.
Airboats require much more material & parts, so our standard is 25% down, then 25% upon cad design approval and when we order the motor, and the remaining 50% would be due day of completion.
Quality craftsmanship comes out of our shop and we want it to exceed your expectations.
*Changes after design approval may prolong lead time for your boat completion, however, we make every attempt to meet deadlines. Electronics can be ordered at any point, email mike@galemarine.com to discuss your needs. Installation of electronics is based on time & material.
How do I get started?
Fill out our contact form on the Contact Us page and we will be in touch with you soon!
What is the current lead time on boats?
It can vary, depending on how many specs we need to meet for your build and how many boat orders are ahead of yours. If it’s a one off design, it can take longer due to increased design time in 3D cad. Generally, anywhere from 1-1/2 to 7 months out is average. When down payment is received it puts your boat build in the queue. The actual build process goes fairly quickly once we have approval and begin building.
We do boat upgrades and modifications when time allows, however, we are unable to give a firm date of completion on these projects.