Snow and Company

What Snow and Company does

Snow and Company, Inc. is a family-owned custom shipyard headquartered in Seattle, Washington, founded in 1995 by Brett Snow. The company designs, builds, and repairs custom workboats and marine vessels for government and commercial clients, with a workforce of 110 employees and a cumulative production of 174 vessels. Its core product lines include pilot boats (Savannah and Golden Gate, designed with UK partner Camarc Design), US Navy workboats (Workboat Large and Workboat Medium programs), research vessels (the R/V Resilience hybrid catamaran built for Battelle/PNNL as the first hybrid in the DOE fleet), tugs, barges, and aquaculture vessels such as FLUPSYs and oyster tenders. The shipyard is currently executing an eight-boat series of 80-foot battery-powered electric ship-assist tugs for the California coast, representing its push into zero-emission maritime propulsion.

Underlying technical capability rests on an in-house design department equipped with FARO 3D scanning, NC lofting and nesting, and advanced 3D modeling software, enabling worldwide vessel assessment and modular refit fabrication. Production is supported by senior welders with over 25 years of individual boatbuilding experience, and a recently expanded facility at the former Kvichak building near Fremont allows construction of vessels up to 150 feet and haul-outs up to 50 tons. The company also offers dedicated design services to third parties and a non-marine custom metal fabrication line.

The business model is project-based and relationship-driven: revenue is generated through one-time custom vessel construction contracts, vessel refit and repair work, professional design services, and custom fabrication. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by vessel specifications and scope. Go-to-market is primarily direct enterprise field sales, including bidding on US Navy and government RFPs and direct engagement with pilot associations, research institutions, aquaculture operators, and port authorities. Channel mix leans on the company website, Instagram presence, and industry reputation and referrals. Customer concentration centers on the US Navy as an anchor client, with diversification across pilot associations, federal research, aquaculture, marine energy, and small commercial operators.

Name

Snow and Company

Legal name

Snow and Company, Inc.

Website

https://snowboatbuilding.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Snow and Company is a family-owned Seattle shipyard that designs, builds, and repairs custom workboats for the US Navy, pilot associations, research institutions, aquaculture operators, and commercial maritime clients, including a current eight-boat electric tug program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Shipbuilding

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Ship and Boat Building (3366)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Yacht Building & One-Off Projects (IMAJAEAL)

Keywords

• Custom workboat construction
• Vessel refit services
• Marine shipyard services
• Pilot boat building
• Boat repair services

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Vessel Construction: Building new custom workboats, pilot boats, tugs, barges, aquaculture vessels, and research vessels to client specifications. Revenue is project-based, one-time per vessel with potential follow-on orders for sister ships.
2. Vessel Refit and Repair: Complete refit services including pilothouse conversions, equipment upgrades, repowers, bulbous bow installations, hull repairs and painting. Ongoing repair work typically accompanies new construction projects.
3. Design Services: In-house design department providing vessel design, 3D modeling, systems design, NC lofting, nesting, 3D scanning and visualization services to external clients.
4. Custom Fabrication: Non-marine custom fabrication projects including architectural elements, infrastructure (foot bridges), and specialized equipment. Diversifies revenue beyond marine sector.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Snow and Company is a family-owned custom shipyard in Seattle that designs, builds, and repairs workboats and specialty marine vessels. Core offerings include new custom vessel construction (pilot boats, workboats, tugs, barges, aquaculture vessels, and research vessels), vessel refit and repair services (pilothouse conversions, equipment upgrades, repowers), and in-house design services using 3D modeling, 3D scanning, and NC lofting. The shipyard has produced 174 vessels and is currently building a series of 80-foot battery-powered electric ship assist tugs.

Product overview

Snow and Company is a family-owned custom shipyard located in Seattle, Washington, specializing in custom vessel construction and repair. The company operates as a single unified shipyard offering three interconnected service areas: (1) new custom vessel builds including pilot boats (Savannah, Golden Gate), workboats for the US Navy (Work Boat LG, 41' Workboat Large, 30' Workboat Medium), research vessels (R/V Resilience hybrid catamaran), tugs, barges, and aquaculture vessels (FLUPSYs, oyster dredges); (2) vessel refit and repair services including pilothouse conversions, equipment upgrades, and repowers; and (3) in-house design services using 3D modeling, NC lofting and nesting, and FARO 3D scanning. The company also produces custom fabrications and marine structures including wave generators and utility floats. With a workforce of 110 employees, the shipyard has produced 174 vessels total.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Pilot Boat Construction Custom-built aluminum pilot boats for pilot associations and port authorities to support safe transfer of maritime pilots to larger vessels. Single chine, flush deck 5086 aluminum construction designed in collaboration with Camarc Design of the UK.
• US Navy Workboat Construction Steel workboats with aluminum superstructures built for the US Navy under Workboat Large and Workboat Medium programs. Vessels support naval shore installation operations including assisting barges, submarines, security barriers, and port support equipment, with crew-of-two operation and capacity for five passengers and 3,100-lb payload.
• Battery-Powered Electric Tug Construction Series of 80-foot battery-powered electric ship assist tugs built for commercial maritime operators on the California coast, representing advanced electric maritime propulsion technology.
• Hybrid Research Vessel Construction Specialized hybrid research vessels such as the R/V Resilience 50 ft catamaran designed by Incat Crowther, integrating Volvo Penta marine engines, Danfoss motor-generators, and Spear Trident battery systems for zero-emission quiet marine research operations.
• Custom Barge and Float Construction Custom steel barges, utility floats, mini tankers, and wave energy systems for port operations, fuel delivery services, and marine energy applications. Vessels built for government, commercial, and research clients.
• Triton-C Wave Energy System 100kW Triton-C wave energy system built for Oscilla Power to provide power generation for remote communities, with testing conducted at a US Navy Marine Corps base in Hawaii.
• Aquaculture Vessel and System Construction Custom aquaculture vessels and floating systems including 99 ft x 26 ft FLUPSYs for oyster seed growth, heavy-duty oyster dredgers with shallow-draft flat bottoms, and all-aluminum oyster tenders with wheelhouses.
• Vessel Refit and Repair Services Complete vessel modernization and upgrade services including pilothouse conversions, boat lengthening and sponsoning, equipment upgrades, repowers, bulbous bow installations, and hull repairs and painting for commercial and government vessel owners.
• In-House Vessel Design Services In-house design department providing conceptual vessel design, drafting, 3D modeling, systems design, NC lofting and nesting, 3D scanning via FARO scanner, and 3D visualization services for internal projects and external marine clients.
• Custom Fabrication Services Custom metal fabrication services for non-marine applications including architectural elements, infrastructure (such as a steel foot bridge for WA State Parks), tree houses, salmon sorters, and specialized equipment, diversifying revenue beyond the marine sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• 174 vessels produced including Navy workboats
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Camarc DesigncoreTechnology or IntegrationUK-based designer of pilot boats, recognized as the leading designer of pilot boats. Snow & Company works closely with Camarc Design for pilot boat projects including Savannah and Golden Gate vessels. Camarc provides the vessel designs while Snow & Company handles construction.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding: Somerset, MA-based custom shipyard building pilot boats, patrol boats, and high-speed commercial vessels. Directly comparable to Snow and Company as a similarly sized US builder of custom aluminum pilot boats and workboats for port authorities and government clients.
• All American Marine: Bellingham, WA builder of aluminum vessels with a strong focus on hybrid and electric propulsion ships and boats. Closely comparable to Snow and Company in Pacific Northwest location, aluminum workboat focus, and emerging clean-energy vessel programs.
• SAFE Boats International: Bremerton, WA manufacturer of aluminum patrol and work boats for military, federal, and first-responder customers. Comparable to Snow and Company on aluminum construction, Pacific Northwest base, and significant US government/defense contract portfolio.
• Vigor Industrial: Portland, OR-headquartered shipyard group providing new construction, repair, and conversion for government and commercial maritime customers. Comparable as a Pacific Northwest shipyard serving US Navy and commercial marine operators with similar vessel classes.
• Moose Boats: Vallejo, CA builder of aluminum catamaran workboats, patrol boats, and research vessels. Comparable to Snow and Company as a similarly sized custom aluminum workboat builder serving government, research, and commercial marine customers.
• Eastern Shipbuilding Group: Panama City, FL shipyard building commercial and government vessels including tugs, patrol boats, and offshore support vessels. Comparable to Snow and Company on the mix of commercial and government contracts and custom workboat production.
• Blount Boats: Warren, RI shipyard building commercial vessels, ferries, and small ships for government and private customers. Comparable to Snow and Company as a similarly sized family-era custom US shipyard serving niche commercial and government marine clients.
• Master Boat Builders: Coden, AL shipyard constructing and repairing vessels for the offshore oil and gas, government, and commercial marine markets. Comparable to Snow and Company on custom newbuild and repair services for a mix of commercial and government maritime customers.

Broad incumbents

• Bollinger Shipyards: Lockport, LA-headquartered network of shipyards building vessels for the US Coast Guard, Navy, and commercial operators. Comparable to Snow and Company on Navy/government workboat programs, but operates at materially larger scale across multiple yards.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/snowboatbuilding
• Xx.com/snowboatbuild
• Facebookfacebook.com/snowandcompany
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/snow-company-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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