What BRIX Marine does

BRIX Marine is a privately held custom builder of welded aluminum boats and barges, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Port Angeles, Washington. The company has been owned by Bryton Marine Group since 2017 and operates a single manufacturing facility at 151 Octane Lane, which was expanded in October 2024. It rebranded from Armstrong Marine USA to BRIX Marine in November 2020 and employs between 51 and 100 master-level craftsmen in custom aluminum welding and related boatbuilding disciplines. Limited availability and an order book extended to Spring 2027 indicate sustained demand against current capacity.

The company's product portfolio is structured around four primary lines plus two specialty lines: RecPro (recreational catamarans, 29'–42'), PaxCat (commercial passenger catamarans, 32'–52' for ferry, dive, whale-watching, and tour operations up to 49 passengers), LabCat (research and survey vessels, 24'–42', for marine science applications), and Naiad RHIBs (11.3M–12.5M rigid-hull inflatables), with additional specialty builds in Landing Craft and Government vessels. Core technical platforms include the proprietary Classic Tunnel Catamaran (CTC) hull, Foil Assist Catamaran designs developed with Jutson Marine Design, and Naiad RHIB hulls built with 5086 alloy aluminum and progressive deadrise. Vessels integrate major marine propulsion systems (Volvo IPS, Yamaha XTO, Suzuki, Mercury, Cummins, Scania) and electronics suites (Garmin, Furuno, Volvo Glass Cockpit); proprietary accessories include the HYPR-Arm crane, the 'swim club' side-door boarding system, and the Beachcomber bow door.

BRIX operates a direct, enterprise field-sales go-to-market with no dealer or distributor network. All vessels are custom-built to client specification on a quote-based pricing model; no standard pricing is publicly disclosed. Customers span tourism operators (whale watching, eco-tours, water taxis), federal/state government and national park agencies, research institutions (Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Connecticut DEEP), defense contractors (Northrop Grumman), and First Nations organizations (Klahoose First Nation/QXMC). The company ships domestically across the US and internationally to Canada and the Caribbean, with revenue and unit volumes not publicly disclosed.

Name

BRIX Marine

Legal name

BRIX Marine

Website

https://brixmarine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

BRIX Marine is a privately held custom builder of welded aluminum catamarans, RHIBs, and monohulls, founded in 1991 in Port Angeles, WA. It serves tourism operators, government agencies, research institutions, defense contractors, and First Nations customers worldwide under Bryton Marine Group ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Aluminum Boat Manufacturing

NAICS

Ship and Boat Building (3366)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Catamaran & Multihull Leisure Craft Manufacturing (IMAJAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landing Craft & Amphibious Workboats (LCM/LCT-style, Beaching Craft) (IMAJADAK), Production Design & Detailed Engineering (3D CAD, Drawings, BOM, Nesting) (IMAJAGAK)

Keywords

• Custom aluminum boatbuilding
• Welded aluminum catamarans
• Rigid hull inflatable boats
• Marine vessel manufacturing
• Passenger ferry vessels

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Vessel Sales: BRIX Marine builds custom welded aluminum vessels including catamarans, RHIBs, and monohulls. Each vessel is purpose-built to customer specifications with pricing based on custom configuration, size, equipment, and features. No standard product pricing publicly available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BRIX Marine designs and builds custom welded aluminum boats and barges, specializing in catamarans, monohulls, and NAIAD rigid hull inflatable boats (RHIBs). Each vessel is purpose-built to client specifications across six product lines spanning recreational, commercial passenger, research/survey, landing craft, and government/defense applications, with sizes from 11.3 meters to 52+ feet.

Product overview

BRIX Marine is a custom welded aluminum boat builder specializing in catamarans, monohulls, and NAIAD RHIBs since 1991. Their product portfolio includes multiple distinct product lines: RecPro (recreational catamarans, 29'-42'), PaxCat (passenger catamarans for tour/ferry operations, 32'-52'), LabCat (research and survey vessels, 24'-42'), Naiad (RHIB series, 11.3M-12.5M), Landing Craft/LandingCat (cargo/personnel transfer), and Government vessels. The company also offers the Classic Tunnel Catamaran (CTC) hull design as their signature platform. All vessels are custom-built to client specifications with various propulsion options (Yamaha, Volvo IPS, Cummins, Suzuki, Mercury) and electronics packages (Garmin, Furuno). The company operates from Port Angeles, WA under Bryton Marine Group ownership since 2017.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RecPro: Recreational catamaran product line featuring custom-built boats for fishing and cruising, ranging from 29' to 42'.
• PaxCat
• LabCat
• NAIAD

Products and services

• RecPro Custom recreational catamarans (29' to 42') with walk-around or full-width cabin configurations, designed for private boat owners and adventure seekers for fishing, cruising, and diving activities. Built to professional standards with customization options including flybridges, joystick steering, and fishing amenities.
• PaxCat Passenger catamarans (32' to 52') designed for tour operators, ferry services, water taxi operators, and passenger vessel companies. Features efficient hull designs, spacious interiors, and customization for passenger comfort, with capacity up to 49 passengers and USCG Subchapter T compliance.
• LabCat Research and survey vessel catamarans (24' to 42') for marine science operations including environmental research, shellfish monitoring, scientific data collection, and wildlife observation. Outfitted with equipment such as knuckle boom cranes, A-frames, and the BRIX HYPR-Arm.
• Naiad RHIB Naiad rigid hull inflatable boats (11.3M to 12.5M) with aluminum hulls and foam collars, designed for passenger transport, pilot operations, megayacht tender, and tourist applications. Features custom canopies, boarding arrangements, and passenger capacities up to 40+ with USCG Subchapter T certification.
• Landing Craft (LandingCat) Purpose-built landing catamaran vessels (e.g., 4615-HTC LandingCat series) designed for personnel and cargo transfer operations, featuring high payload capacities, robust deck designs, and configurations for demanding maritime environments like Alaska.
• Government Vessels Custom aluminum vessels built for government agencies including USCG, Navy, Air Force, FBI, Army Corps of Engineers, National Park Service, and NOAA. Includes pilot boats, research vessels, and personnel transport craft meeting government specifications and regulatory requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Workboat Magazine Significant Boat of the Year award 2019 for R/V Bob & Betty Beyster
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ashbreez BoatworkscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2024Collaboration on multiple custom aluminum boat builds. Partnership began with shared commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. Both companies bring expertise to deliver exceptional vessels tailored to unique client needs.
• Allen Marine Whale Watching TourscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2023Collaboration on whale watching vessel 'Eagle' and subsequent builds including 'Raven'. Allen Marine selected BRIX for vessel design due to their expertise in crafting innovative aluminum catamarans for Alaskan waters.
• Northrop GrummancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 January 2021Contracted BRIX Marine to build catamaran survey-research vessel for testing commercial navigation systems, undersea and aviation programs, and Chesapeake Bay Foundation projects.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Metal Shark Boats: Large US aluminum boat builder producing government, military, and commercial workboats including crew transfer vessels, patrol boats, and passenger ferries. Comparable because it overlaps BRIX's aluminum catamaran workboat and government/defense categories but at greater scale.
• All American Marine: Custom aluminum vessel builder based in the Pacific Northwest (Bellingham, WA) producing passenger catamarans, research vessels, and hybrid-electric boats. Directly comparable as a niche custom aluminum catamaran specialist serving similar ferry, research, and eco-tourism end markets.
• NorthRiver Boats: Oregon-based aluminum boat builder producing offshore fishing, recreational, and commercial vessels with welded aluminum construction. Comparable in welded aluminum build methodology and Pacific Northwest operational base.
• Willard Marine: California-based manufacturer of FRP and composite boats for government, military, and commercial customers including Navy, Coast Guard, and pilot associations. Comparable in custom mission-specific boats for government and defense operators, though uses different primary material.
• Silver Ships: Alabama-based aluminum boat builder producing custom and semi-custom vessels for government, commercial, and military applications including research and patrol boats. Comparable as another US aluminum specialist with overlapping government and commercial customer base.
• Safe Boats International: US-based aluminum boat manufacturer specializing in patrol, security, rescue, and military craft for government and defense customers. Closely comparable in aluminum workboat construction methodology and government customer overlap.

Emerging players

• Tomco Marine Group / Almar Aluminum: Boutique aluminum boat and aluminum skiff manufacturer serving commercial and government markets. Provides a relevant comparison point for smaller-scale custom aluminum hull construction, though at smaller size and scope than BRIX.

Broad incumbents

• Brunswick Corporation (Boston Whaler, Sea Ray): Largest US recreational marine manufacturer with brands including Boston Whaler, Sea Ray, and Lund, offering aluminum and fiberglass boats across recreational and certain commercial segments. Relevant as a broad incumbent operating in boat manufacturing with capabilities touching recreational fishing/utility segments that overlap with BRIX's RecPro line.

Others

• Jutson Marine Design: Naval architecture firm that collaborated with BRIX on the 34' Foil Assist Catamarans for Na Pali Experience. Relevant as an ecosystem/technology partner enabling BRIX's hull design portfolio.
• Ashbreez Boatworks: Aluminum boat builder partnering with BRIX Marine on custom builds. Relevant as a strategic co-development partner and adjacent custom aluminum boat builder, though smaller in scale and product depth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brix-marine

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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