Meet Gale Marine!

Owner Jake Tupper had been researching and refining his boat building skills in his garage since 2007.  An avid sportsman, Jake was on a quest to build reliable airboats that would meet the challenges of our northern climate.  His boats had to hold up well on ice & snow as well as the mud, stumps & logs in the marsh. In this quest, he developed the durable Gale Marine hull, which is designed to hold up to these challenges with a reverse chine and the right combination of reinforcement to make these boats extra tough.

With every custom boat build, we strive to design a durable and uniquely tailored boat to fit their customers’ needs.  The shop these boats are produced in is located 3 miles south of Galesville at W16804 Marine Ln, Galesville, WI 54630.  We have a 10 & 20 ft press brake, CNC Plasma Table, 12 ft shear, and much more to get the job done. When you meet the crew at Gale Marine and get to know the people with your best interest in mind, you will know that you are in the right place!

A Family Affair

Expanding their boats to include mud boats, workboats, and trailers, Jake added his son Mark Tupper to the team. Mark has been in the shop with his Dad since he was 12 and became a certified welder. Jake’s son Cole has been assisting in the shop too. Both have helped Gale Marine to become the home of the area’s finest custom-made boats.

Jake has always believed in helping the youth acquire skills they can use the rest of their lives. He is actively involved as a participating employer in the Youth Apprenticeship Program at the local school district and helps design airboat hulls in support of the Technology & Engineering Department for their Airboat Projects at Rio Community School. Encouraging youth to participate in outdoorsman activities, Gale Marine also sponsors a number of local youth trap teams and Ducks Unlimited.