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• All boats are made of 5086 and 5052 marine-grade aluminum.
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• All boats meet or exceed ABYC and USCG standards.
• Attention to detail is apparent in the quality welding and finish of every project. We are setting a new standard for quality for welded aluminum boats.
• Our boats are designed to handle whatever Mother Nature dishes out. These boats will bring you and your crew safely back to shore.

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For over 20 years Boulton Powerboats has been producing the best built, heavy gauge aluminum boats in the industry. Starting with Mike Boulton and his 40 plus years building custom boats in the Pacific Northwest, the Boulton team has honed its skills as master boat builders. Boulton Powerboats’ commitment to superior design and unparalleled workmanship shows in every boat we build. Whether it is an ocean-going charter or a weekend recreational boat for the whole family, each Boulton Powerboat is meticulously hand built in our facility in Central Point, Oregon. Boulton Powerboats has customers throughout the continental United States, Alaska, Canada, and Mexico. We even have a few across the pond. Our ability to build custom boats for each and every customer is what sets us apart from our competitors.

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Are you interested in purchasing an aluminum boat for recreational purposes, or do you run a company or government agency that could benefit from having a fleet of aluminum boats? Pacific Boats specializes in building custom aluminum boats and can help you get your hands on one, regardless of whether you want one of our welded aluminum fishing boats or a more commercial option. Based in Marysville, Washington, we are skiff builders who are determined to deliver the boat that you need, and we will work tirelessly to provide you with excellent customer service along the way.

At Pacific Boats, we know that not all aluminum boats are created equal. Those who use an aluminum boat for fishing will likely have much different needs than those who use aluminum boats for patrolling a port or other waterway. It doesn't matter if you are an individual looking at welded aluminum fishing boats or a government agency scoping out a heavy duty aluminum boat with other specifications. The skiff builders at our Marysville, Washington plant will take the blueprint that you come up with for your boat and bring it to life.

One of the best parts about using aluminum boats is that they are very strong and sturdy, and when cared for properly, they will last you for a long time. With that in mind, you want to make sure you obtain custom aluminum boats from Pacific Boats if you are in the market for them since we take the time to build them right. Our dedicated skiff builders will put in the work to customize your aluminum boat so that it functions well for you, and they will focus on your individual needs throughout the boat-building process. All of our welded aluminum fishing boats and other aluminum boats are of the highest quality and will be manufactured at our Marysville, Washington facility to meet your every need.

If you have been thinking about buying an aluminum boat, call Pacific Boats at 888-658-7111 today. We will walk you through your options and help you build and customize an aluminum boat.

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Northwest Boats

Since 2010, Northwest Boats has been part of the Renaissance Marine Group family, including Weldcraft Marine and Duckworth Boats . Renaissance Marine Group is a privately-owned, family company with deep roots in the Pacific Northwest. RMG is dedicated to designing and building the finest heavy-gauge welded aluminum boats on the water.

Moving into 2023, RMG has decided to shelve the Northwest Boats brand production until further notice.  

Renaissance Marine Group will continue to support dealership and consumer inquiries regarding Northwest Boats. All Northwest Boat hulls are warranted in writing against structural defects in material or workmanship for as long as the original purchaser owns the boat. For warranty details and coverage guidelines, including limitations for commercial and international users, please get in touch with a Renaissance Marine Group customer service representative at 509-758-9831 .

“We certainly appreciate all our dedicated Northwest Boats dealers and customers.  It was a hard decision to make, but ultimately, we decided to take a step back from producing Northwest Boats to focus our post-pandemic production efforts on our Weldcraft Marine and Duckworth Boats product lines in a challenging manufacturing environment.” – David Feucht, Business Development Manager

Flawlessly detailed and utterly indestructible boats: just like Northwest boaters

At the robust heart of every Northwest boat is smart engineering tailored specifically for local waterways and weather. The kind that painstakingly ensures the greatest consistency, strength, ride, and running performance. Super-tough 5086 aluminum alloy bottoms. Beefy extruded chines. The innovative EZ Arch step-through door, standard on most models, that lets you avoid unsnapping the top to access the bow area.

Their “Extras” are our “Of-course-that-comes-standard.”

Engineered to dominate.

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Family friendly, whitewater ready, hand-welded, fishing features, all-weather, made in usa.

A Northwest Boats exclusive innovation. The windshield creates a solid frame around the center bow door. The top is affixed to the frame, not the door, allowing easy opening without having to undo any snaps, zippers or velcro seals.

Bring the entire family to cruise, fish, camp, wakeboard, or just simply relax. Everyone has a comfortable seat and storage areas to store belongings. Tall sides keep the interior dry and soft or hard tops are available on most models.

Born and bred to navigate the challenging whitewater of the Snake River in Hells Canyon, but highly capable of safely running everything from extreme shallows to class 4 rapids. Stout design and welded aluminum ensures tank-tough strength and performance.

Northwest Boats are built with all-encompassing strength, flawless detail, and strikingly attractive lines. The structural integrity of our welded aluminum boats is unequalled in the heavy-gauge industry. Built to take a beating without ever missing a beat.

It takes years of training to achieve the skill and precision required to weld a Northwest Boat. Our designs demand an equal level of strength and beauty. Look closely for the “stacked dime” appearance of every aluminum weld. It’s the mark of perfection.

Fish effectively and look good doing it. Northwest Boats feature unique designs, like wrapped rails, split-lid fish boxes, vertical and side-tray rod storage and so much more. For every technique, your tackle will always be close at hand.

Year-round use is an advantage that’s built into every Northwest Boat. Choose a full or partial hard top for the ultimate in comfort, or a convertible marine vinyl folding top that can be fully removed when it's time for summer fun. All tops are 100% watertight.

Northwest Boats always have been and always will be hand-crafted by highly skilled tradesmen and women in Washington State. We take great pride in our American-made heritage. Raw materials are purchased from U.S. vendors whenever possible.

The hull shape of our Freedom and Lightning outboard models features a 28º bow deadrise and 18º transom deadrise for the smoothest, driest ride in all water conditions. The waves and winds are no match for the chop-taming bottom design.

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SanJuanYachts was founded in May of 1998 in Anacortes on Fidalgo Island on the east side of the beautiful San Juan Islands in Washington State.

Our core group of Pacific Northwest yacht builders combine traditional and cutting edge boat building technologies providing hundreds of years of experience accumulated over many life times of dedication to the art of boat building. This talented team perform their craft in a state of the art, environmentally friendly 65,000 square foot boatyard located on 4 acres adjacent to Padilla Bay. Our yacht construction buildings are equipped with overhead bridge cranes, radiant in floor heat and fire sprinkler systems providing safe, efficient, climate controlled and environmentally friendly work space.

The focus of SanJuanYachts is the construction of high-end composite yachts utilizing state of the art production methods. Vacuum assisted resin infusion and 5-axis computer cut (CNC) tooling are used to yield high strength composite structures with unmatched accuracy. Our resin infusion process produces strong, lightweight parts and provides an improved working environment in addition to being friendly to the external environment. We have a 25,000 square foot infusion/lamination shop for building all structures with overhead bridge cranes for moving large parts. Small parts are built in a separate shop within the lamination/infusion shop.

All parts large and small are body worked and painted to provide an exceptional level of finish. Our commitment to the environment and the highest finish quality in our industry is evidenced through our installation of two 60’ x 25’ x 18’ paint spray booths.

All joiner work is performed in our 11,500 square foot joiner shop with a dedicated clean room for interior varnish application.

Yacht assembly, warehousing, service department and office space are located in our second 25,000 square foot yacht assembly building. This building, along with our 3,500 square foot yacht storage building, are also used for service and maintenance on our SanJuanYachts as well as dry winter storage of our yachts.

Renaissance Marine Group

The Renaissance Marine Group represents a family of brands that have established themselves as pioneers of the past and innovators of the future.

Duckworth Welded Aluminum Boats, considered a category leader, are evolving at an astounding pace; growing stronger, safer, more fuel efficient and versatile than ever. Future boats will feature new ergonomic designs and enhanced luxuries that re-define the industry.

Weldcraft Welded Aluminum Boats are best described as part art, part science and part passion. The newest structural and functional ideas are creatively incorporated into every boat, providing unsurpassed value for the user.

Northwest Boats is the newest member of the Renaissance family. Challenging the rugged waters of the Pacific Northwest for over 20 years, these boats are designed to plane quickly and have positive, predictable handling. Many believe they are the smoothest riding and shallowest running jet boats on the market today.

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The Pacific Northwest is one of the most diverse boating playgrounds — and so are the boats and boaters calling it home. Here's a look at what makes this place special.

This custom Nordlund 110-foot yachtfisher, built in Tacoma, Washington, navigates Desolation Sound, British Columbia. (Photo: ©Neil Rabinowitz 2017)

The Pacific Northwest is known for big tides, rocky shores, cold water, deserted destinations, and a rainy season that generally stretches from October through April.

So why are there so many passionate recreational boaters in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Canada's British Columbia?

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"There's a sense of independence among the boating public here," says George Harris, president of the Northwest Marine Trade Association, which represents the region's marine businesses. "Our rainy season doesn't slow us down. We just go for it. We have boating year-round."

Cooler temperatures and frequent rains mean that many of the boats have protected interior spaces. In Florida and the south, it's all about staying cool while being outside and enjoying the sun. In the Northwest, you'll frequently find boats with heaters to keep the interior of the boat dry and make the shoulder seasons more tolerable when the mercury drops.

Despite the weather, passionate anglers like Harris are chasing fish regardless of the calendar. "If you're really serious about angling for salmon or bottom fish, you are fishing year-round," he says. And cruisers don't let the absence of a blue-sky day keep them at the dock, either.

Aluminum hulls, like on this Duckworth, are a regional favorite given the area's rocky coastlines and floating debris from lush forests.

It's not hard to find agreement on the hardiness of Pacific Northwest boaters.

"Owners of our boats are out year-round. The only thing likely to stop them is ice. These are dedicated, hardcore boaters," says Bruce Larson, marketing and sales director for Renaissance Marine Group of Clarkston, Washington, which builds the modestly sized aluminum pilothouse and fishing boat brands Duckworth, Weldcraft, and Northwest Boats. "I think what differentiates the Pacific Northwest boater from boaters in other parts of the country is that he or she is prepared to go out in colder climates and the boat has to be built to handle that."

Boating Playground

While recreational fishing looms large in the Pacific Northwest, there are plenty of cruising boats, too. Puget Sound (the second largest estuary in the United States, behind Chesapeake Bay) and the waters around Vancouver Island and Desolation Sound off the British Columbia coastline are popular destinations, but for those wanting the ultimate getaway, there's the trip further north up the coast to Alaska.

Bellingham-based Sea Sport boats are known for durability, dependability, and ability to handle rough water.

Just as the Great Loop is a popular bucket-list item for many East Coast boaters, navigating the Inside Passage to Alaska from Puget Sound is on many a must-do list for boaters on the Pacific Coast. Unlike the Great Loop, however, where there's plenty of infrastructure — fuel stops, places to provision, marinas — this is not the case for those embarking on The Big One on the Left Coast. Aside from the major ports of Seattle and Vancouver, marinas and repair facilities could be 70 miles apart. Given the distances between fuel fill ups, boats here needs larger fuel- and water tanks. There's also no towing service north of Vancouver Island, so self-sufficiency is another characteristic of boaters in this region.

The Inside Passage is a major trip, 1,000 miles from Puget Sound to Glacier Bay (just to the north of Juneau) through a network of protected passages that weave through the islands from Washington to southeastern Alaska. Those who make the passage are hooked on the lush, sprawling, mountainous scenery, diverse marine- and wildlife, and ample outdoor recreation opportunities.

Tough As Nails

Just as the Gulf Coast has shrimp boats and the Maine coast has lobster boats, so the Pacific Northwest has trawlers — snub-nosed bluff-bow fishing boats designed for punching through big seas.

Sam Devlin, a venerable wooden-boat builder in Olympia, Washington, notes that the Pacific Northwest is on the windward side of the Pacific Ocean.

"The wind and waves have had thousands of miles to develop before they get to us, and that has a unique bearing on the shape and design of our boats up here," he says. "The most seaworthy boats tend to be heavy with a high freeboard."

Enclosed boats like this American Tug provide warmth and shelter from the rain and fog common to the region.

While there are plenty of thick-hulled fiberglass boats here, such as the C-Dory, Osprey, Tomcat, and Skagit Orca, modestly-sized cabin sportfish boats built by Northwest Marine Industries of Bellingham, Washington, you'll find lots of metal boats here, too. Aluminum has long been a favorite of the region. With the famous rocky shorelines and floating logs from the region's lush forestry as frequent navigational hazards, aluminum boats can take a beating that would sink any other craft. It's not just larger boats either; there are plenty of smaller bass boats, dual consoles, and runabouts less than 20 feet built from aluminum, including Weldcraft, Raider, and Hewescraft.

Because rain and fog are frequent visitors, a cabin or pilothouse for protection from the elements, and heat, since it can get cold at night even during the summer, are must-haves (the water temps rarely venture out of the 50s year-round). On the larger size, some of the major players in the recreational trawler boat market — American Tug, Ranger, and Nordic Tugs — call the Northwest home.

Photo: ©Neil Rabinowitz 2017

The Waggoner Cruising Guide is known as "the bible for Northwest Cruising," because mariners who call the region their home waters update it annually. Beyond covering each cruising area along with detailed listings of moorage and fuel facilities, diagrams of more than 150 marinas, color photos, and maps, there is plenty of local flavor and insight on ports and anchorages throughout. You can purchase the guide at waggonerguide.com , but the site also has a lot of great information including cruising reports, updates, flotilla and seminar info, free downloads, and much more.

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In case you assume there's not much difference between East- and West-Coast boaters, consider the fact that American Tug specs its boats differently depending on where they are to be used. West-Coast boats come with diesel heaters as standard, while those destined for the East Coast are more likely to come with air conditioning.

Made in LaConner, Washington, American Tugs are quintessentially Northwestern in character. The boats have high bows for bearing to windward, a large single engine for fuel economy, and "reverse windshields," which are pilothouse windows that slant inward from top to bottom to shed rain and snow.

American Tugs builds four models from 36 to 49 feet. All the models have a range in excess of 1,000 miles when traveling at displacement speeds, but they do have the ability to nudge the speedometer well into double-digits — handy for outrunning poor weather. These boats are not designed for tight schedules, though; they appeal to long-distance cruisers and liveaboards, neither of which is likely to be in any hurry.

Desolation Sound, off the British Columbia coastline, is among the most popular destinations for boaters, who often cruise in company and raft up amid the tranquil setting, like these Ranger Tug owners.

Ranger Tugs has, to some extent, redefined the tug/trawler market and has become hugely popular for the Kent, Washington, builder (which also builds the more contemporary-designed Cutwater brand of cruising boats). Outwardly, Rangers have a passing nod to the workboats of the Puget Sound waterfront. An eyebrow over the forward pilothouse windows and faux vertical wood paneling molded into the cabin trunk are just some of the features that give these boats a workmanlike air.

The Ranger line ranges from its trailerable 21-foot pocket tug to the largest boat in their lineup, the new 31-footer. The latter features two doubles in separate cabins, two heads, full galley, a dinette, and spacious cockpit aft with an innovative fold-down seat on the gunwales to further open up the cockpit when the boat is at anchor or tied to the dock. The 31 starts at about $320,000.

Under the cockpit sole is a single 300-hp Volvo diesel that will propel the boat to a brisk cruising speed of 16 knots. Like the American Tugs, the Ranger 31 comes essentially in two versions: The Northwest version has forced diesel heat, while the East Coast version adds a generator and air conditioning. Despite weighing 11,000 pounds, it is possible to tow this boat behind a large truck, and Ranger will sell you a three-axle trailer to go with the boat, thus opening up cruising areas not normally available to larger vessels.

"A good proportion of our owners are retired or planning to retire and go cruising, and they are looking for boats they can spend a good amount of time on," says Jeff Messmer, vice president of Ranger. "Our boats are ideal for the waters of the Northwest. We equip them with large tanks so folks can stay away from the dock for an extended period," he adds. New owners can take delivery in Puget Sound, cruise the Northwest waters, some as far as Alaska, then return the boat to the factory where it's shrinkwrapped and delivered it to the owner's local dealer for recommissioning.

Sam Devlin: Mr. Stitch-N-Glue

While fiberglass and aluminum are the most popular materials for Pacific Northwest boats, there is a notable exception — Olympia, Washington-based designer and builder Sam Devlin, who since 1978 has been building in plywood.

He still uses the "stitch-and-glue" method of boatbuilding, where accurately cut plywood parts are temporarily tied together with copper wires. The panels are glued together using epoxy resin and fiberglass tape forming the boat into a rigid and strong monocoque structure. His six-man Devlin Designing Boat Builders shop has built more than 400 boats. He also sells plans for many of his designs, so the total stable of boats to his designs afloat runs into the thousands, he estimates.

Devlin designs and builds power, sail, and human-powered boats across the size spectrum. He says workboats around his Puget Sound home have influenced designs like his Oysta motorsailer and Sockeye 45.

"There's been a lot of immigration over the years from Norway," says Devlin. "There are a lot of double-enders there, and that's definitely had an influence on the boats of the Pacific Northwest."

Photo: Anacortes Yacht Charters

The San Juan Islands are an archipelago at the northernmost part of Puget Sound, which is part of the Salish Sea, known for a temperate year-round climate and a relaxed "island vibe." There are 172 named islands and reefs, but San Juan, Orcas, Lopez, and Shaw islands are the most populous.

British Columbia's Vancouver Island is known for its diverse ecosystems, including rainforests and abundant wildlife that makes it a premier location for whale watching, salmon and trout fishing, and birding. Victoria and Sidney on the southern shore are among the most popular destination ports.

British Columbia's Desolation Sound, north of the Straight of Georgia in the Salish Sea, is a sprawling deep-water sound that meanders through a dozens of soaring glacier-formed islands and fjords marked by snowcapped peaks, lush foliage, and waterfalls. Dozens of inlets, bays, coves and anchorages can be found in the temperate, calm, and sheltered water. It is considered to be one of the top cruising grounds in the world.

Anacortes Yacht Charters (AYC) boasts a fleet of nearly 80 boats. Charters are run year-round, but high season is May through September. Most of its customers are boat owners from across the country, says Danielle Vincent, who handles reservations and marketing for AYC.

"All of our charters are bareboat, so boating experience is a must," she says. "If you don't have boating experience, we can refer you to classes, one-on-one training, or a full-time skipper. We have had growth in new boaters through our classes and Cruise 'N' Learn instruction." The San Juan Islands are AYC's most popular destination and have something for everyone — scenery, anchorages, fishing, and cruising.

"You can be in a quiet cove one night, eating Dungeness crab and watching the sunset, or in a bustling harbor, shopping for regional art," she says. "The wildlife is abundant, and our mountain ranges really paint a scene. Most people charter for a week or more."

There are numerous charter outfits to get you out. Here's a list to you get started:

* Anacortes Yacht Charters   Anacortes, Washington (800) 233-3004

Bellhaven Yacht Sales & Charters Bellingham, Washington (360) 733-6636

Bellingham Yacht Sales & Charters Bellingham, Washington (360) 671-0990

Crown Yacht Charters Anacortes, Washington (360) 293-9533

Desolation Sound Yacht Charters Comox, British Columbia (250) 339-4914

NW Explorations Bellingham, Washington (360) 676-1248

San Juan Sailing & Yachting Bellingham, Washington (360) 671-4300 

* Viaggio Charters   Seattle, Washington (360) 909-9994

*These BoatUS partners offers exclusive member discounts. Visit BoatUS.com/Map to search for these and others.

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• 106,232,000

262' Custom

• Cabin Count 7
• Head Count 15
• Cabins 7 Heads 15
• 2 Hybrid or Fuel Cell TBD

252' Nobiskrug

• Head Count 8
• Cabins 7 Sleeps 14 Heads 8
• Upon Request
• 2 Hybrid Electric

• Sleep Count 17
• Head Count 13
• Cabins 7 Sleeps 17 Heads 13

236' Concept

230' Custom

• 2 Caterpiller

230' Admiral

• Model 12V-4000-M71
• Sleep Count 13
• Cabins 7 Sleeps 13
• 2 MTU 12V-4000-M71

220' Custom

• Other/Cruise Ship

213' Custom

213' Admiral

• ADMIRAL 65M U FORCE

• Cabins 7 Sleeps 14

• Cabins 6 Sleeps 17 Heads 8

208' Benetti

• Model 12V 4000 M53
• Sleep Count 16
• Cabins 7 Sleeps 16
• 2 MTU 12V 4000 M53

• Model 3516 HD DITTA
• Head Count 10
• Cabins 7 Heads 10
• 2 Caterpillar 3516 HD DITTA
• PROJECT METAVERSE

203' Sarp Yachts

• Model 3512C
• Head Count 9
• Cabins 6 Heads 9
• 2 CAT 3512C
• PROJECT NACRE

203' Feadship

• Model 16V4000
• Engine Qty 5
• 5 MTU 16V4000

• Model 3516B DITA
• Cabins 6 Sleeps 12 Heads 8
• 2 Caterpillar 3516B DITA

200' Leapher Yachts

• Model DI 16 TIER III + DPF
• Engine Qty 4
• Motor Yachts/Expedition Yacht
• Cabins 6 Sleeps 14 Heads 9
• 4 Scania DI 16 TIER III + DPF

196' Brodosplit

• 2 CUMMINS KTA

196' Custom

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