The Jacobsen's Marine sign has been removed and the windows are covered in preparation for the April 17 grand opening of Maritime's Inflatable Boats of Seattle, which will replace the recently departed Ballard fixture.
The building that once housed Jacobsen's Marine has been leased to another boat seller that will fill the space by the end of the month.
Bob Jacobsen Jr., owner of the property, said Maritime's Inflatable Boats of Seattle leased the property.
Maritime opened at 1210 W. Nickerson in November 2008. It will keep that location open while opening new stores in Ballard and Anacortes, said Sean Marley, Maritime sales manager.
The grand opening at 28th Avenue Northwest and Northwest Market Street will be April 17, Marley said.
"The visibility of the Jacobsen's building is the best possible place you could be," he said. "Everyone drives by it on the way to Shilshole.
Jacobsen's, which moved to West Seattle Feb. 1, had been located in Ballard since 1951.
Maritime's Inflatable Boats specializes in Honda Marine motors and parts and sells various brands of inflatable boats.
