What Seaview Boatyard does

Seaview Boatyard, Inc. is a family-owned marine services company founded in 1973 that operates three full-service boatyard facilities in Washington State's Puget Sound region: Seaview West at Shilshole Bay Marina in Seattle, Seaview North at Squalicum Harbor in Bellingham, and Seaview Fairhaven on Bellingham's south bay. The company provides haulout, repair, and storage services to recreational boaters, the yachting community, and commercial fishermen, executing more than 4,000 service inspections per year across the three locations with approximately 60 employees. Its largest Travelift, a 165-ton unit with a 26-foot beam at Seaview North, is the highest-capacity haulout in the Pacific Northwest, and a regionally unique down-draft spray booth at Seaview West supports controlled-environment painting.

Core offerings include one-way and two-way haulouts, fiberglass and gelcoat repair, marine woodworking, topside refinishing, mechanical and electrical installations, yacht rigging and commissioning, major refit work, complete marine restoration, and bottom painting using a proprietary closed-loop pressure washing system co-developed with paint manufacturers. The company also fabricates Beach Seiner Tophouses as a tangible product line for commercial fishing customers. A parallel DIY motion allows boat owners to work on their own vessels while hauled out, with scaffolding rental and a fully stocked Yard Store. Long-term outdoor storage is offered seasonally at Seaview North, and year-round heated indoor dry storage with electronic monitoring is offered at Fairhaven.

Revenue is generated through per-foot haulout pricing (based on length on deck), a $3.00 per-foot NPDES environmental fee, a $95.00 per hour general labor rate, materials pass-through, storage contracts, and project-based refit/insurance work. Pricing is not publicly disclosed in aggregate. The company is authorized as a West Coast service center for Grand Banks, Hinckley Yachts, Hamilton Jet, and ABTrac Stabilizers, with mechanics trained through Grand Banks University, ABYC, NMEA, and ABBRA. Marketing is driven primarily by 50+ years of brand reputation, word-of-mouth, community involvement, and a content-and-testimonial website, supported by social media channels. The business is led by founder/CEO Phil Riise and President Tiel Riise, representing second-generation family stewardship.

Name

Seaview Boatyard

Legal name

Seaview Boatyard, Inc.

Website

https://seaviewboatyard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Seaview Boatyard is a family-owned full-service boatyard operating three Washington State facilities that provide haulouts (up to 165 tons), repair, refit, and storage services to recreational boaters, yacht owners, commercial fishermen, and DIY customers in the Pacific Northwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Boat repair and maintenance services: Core revenue from professional boat repair services including haulouts, fiberglass/gelcoat repairs, woodworking, topside refinishing, mechanical and electrical installations, yacht rigging, major refit work, and complete marine restoration. Services billed at hourly labor rates and by project scope.
2. Insurance repair work: Significant portion of work is insurance-related, where marine insurance companies authorize repairs following damage claims. Trust earned through quality work delivered on time and within estimated budgets.
3. Long-term storage services: Long-term outdoor and heated indoor storage offered at Bellingham facilities. North Yard offers seasonal dead storage (October-March) on limited first-come basis. Fairhaven offers year-round outdoor and heated indoor storage on annual contracts.
4. DIY boatyard access: Supports do-it-yourself boaters who can work on their own boats while hauled out in the yard (with exclusions for bottom work and anode replacement). Customers rent scaffolding and purchase materials from the fully stocked Yard Store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Seaview Boatyard is a full-service marine boatyard operating three facilities in Washington State (Seattle Shilshole Bay, Bellingham Squalicum Harbor, and Bellingham Fairhaven). It sells haulout services up to 165 tons, fiberglass/gelcoat repair, woodworking, topside refinishing, mechanical and electrical installations, yacht rigging, major refit work, insurance repair work, and complete marine restoration, alongside long-term outdoor and heated indoor boat storage. The company also fabricates custom Beach Seiner Tophouses and supports DIY boaters who rent yard space and scaffolding while working on their own vessels.

Product overview

Seaview Boatyard operates as a full-service boatyard with three locations in Washington State (Seattle, Bellingham, and Fairhaven), offering an integrated suite of marine services centered around haulout capabilities (up to 165 tons), fiberglass and gelcoat repairs, woodworking, mechanical and electrical installations, yacht rigging, major refit work, and marine restoration. The company also offers proprietary Beach Seiner Tophouses (regular and extended versions) with custom door and window configurations. Storage options include long-term outdoor storage and heated indoor dry storage at the Fairhaven facility. The service portfolio supports recreational boaters, commercial fishermen, and the yachting community through a blend of do-it-yourself support and professional technician services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Haulout Services One-way and two-way haulout services for recreational, commercial, and yacht-class vessels, capable of lifting vessels up to 165 tons with a 26-foot beam, including loading onto trucks for overland shipment and vessel decommissioning.
• Fiberglass and Gelcoat Repairs Fiberglass and gelcoat repair services ranging from simple gelcoat patches to complete hull extensions using traditional fiberglass and modern carbon fiber techniques, performed by journeymen boatyard technicians for recreational and commercial boat owners.
• Marine Woodworking Professional marine woodworking for boat interiors, custom cabinetry, and structural wood components, delivered by shipwright-level technicians with multi-decade tenure.
• Topside Refinishing Topside refinishing services that strip peeling paint or deteriorated finishes and apply new protective coatings, leveraging Seaview's proprietary wet-prep and down-draft spray booth systems.
• Bottom Paint Services Hull bottom painting using Sea Hawk ablative or hard anti-fouling paints, applied via the proprietary wet-prep and closed-loop pressure washing system to prevent stormwater contamination; typical turnaround 3-5 days per package.
• Mechanical and Electrical Installations Installation and repair of mechanical systems, wiring, pumps, valves, piping, plumbing, thru-hulls, and marine electronics including bow thrusters, stabilizers, shaft and running gear work, and engine alignment, performed by certified marine mechanics.
• Yacht Rigging and Commissioning Professional yacht rigging and vessel commissioning for power and sail vessels, delivered through Seaview's authorized service-center status for Grand Banks, Hinckley Yachts, Hamilton Jet, and ABTrac Stabilizers on the West Coast.
• Major Refit and Structural Modification Work Comprehensive refit and structural modification projects including engine overhauls, complete system upgrades, structural modifications, hull de-skinning with coring replacement, and transport-damage repairs, plus galley/salon cabinetry rebuilding and floor board reconstruction.
• Marine Restoration and Maintenance Complete marine restoration and ongoing maintenance programs for recreational and commercial vessels, including historic restorations with matched-provenance materials and techniques.
• Insurance Repair Work Insurance-related vessel repair work delivered in coordination with surveyors and adjustors, with marine insurance carriers authorizing Seaview to perform repairs following damage claims.
• Long-Term Outdoor Dry Storage Long-term outdoor dry storage offered on a seasonal basis at Seaview North (October-March, first-come) and year-round on annual contracts at Seaview Fairhaven.
• Heated Indoor Dry Storage Heated indoor dry storage provided on an annual-contract basis at the Seaview Fairhaven facility, featuring an electronic monitoring system that alerts staff to power disruptions.
• DIY Boatyard Access and Yard Store Self-service boatyard access with scaffolding rental and a fully stocked Yard Store of materials for do-it-yourself boaters who work on their own vessels while hauled out (bottom work and anode replacement excluded).
• Beach Seiner Tophouse Fabrication Custom-fabricated tophouses for beach seiner vessels, available in regular and extended (18-inch extra bunk) versions with optional door and window packages, configured per operator specifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,000+ service inspections performed annually across three yards
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Clean Boating FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Seaview Boatyard received Leadership Clean Boatyard certification from the Clean Boating Foundation, recognizing yards that demonstrate true commitment to environmental protection and go well above legally required policies. This certification has become a key differentiator for Seaview.
• System Three Resins, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Collaborative boat restoration project on the 1947 Cataract boat 'Sandra' for Canyoneers Inc. Seaview used System Three products (Silver Tip Epoxy, GelMagic, QuikFair) for historic wood boat restoration while mentoring Greg Reiff on repair techniques.
• American Boat Builders & Repairers Association (ABBRA)minorOthersMarine mechanics attend ABBRA training courses as part of continuing education and certification program.
• National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA)minorOthersMarine mechanics attend NMEA training courses for marine electronics certification.
• American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC)minorOthersMarine mechanics attend ABYC training courses for certification in boat standards and practices.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Yacht Clubs / Marinas (Puget Sound region): While Seaview is a boatyard (repair, haulout, storage), it competes with regional marinas and full-service yacht clubs like those at Shilshole, Elliott Bay, and Bellingham that also offer repair, maintenance, and storage services to recreational vessels in the Pacific Northwest.
• Pacific Marine & Industrial: Pacific Northwest marine service company providing vessel maintenance, repair, and haulout services. Comparable in geography and customer base to Seaview, serving commercial fishing and recreational fleets in the region.
• The Boatyard (Friday Harbor / San Juan Island): Northwest Washington boatyard providing haulout, storage, and repair services to recreational and commercial vessels. Comparable full-service boatyard model in a similar regional geography to Seaview.

Direct peers

• Yacht Maintenance Co. Marine service provider in the Pacific Northwest offering yacht maintenance, repair, and haulout services. Directly comparable to Seaview's yacht servicing and major refit offerings.
• Emerald Harbor Marine: A full-service boatyard in the Pacific Northwest offering haulouts, repairs, and marine services comparable to Seaview's model. Operates with similar Travelift-based infrastructure and serves recreational and commercial vessels in the Puget Sound region.

Others

• Clean Boating Foundation: An industry association that certifies environmentally compliant boatyards. Seaview partners with them for Leadership Clean Boatyard certification. Not a competitor but an adjacent ecosystem participant in the marine stewardship space.
• Travelift / Marine Travelift Inc. Manufacturer of Marine Travelifts and boat handling equipment — Seaview has purchased 15 such units. Not a competitor but a critical supplier whose pricing, availability, and service quality directly impact Seaview's capital costs and uptime.

Broad incumbents

• Port of Seattle (Shilshole Marina Operations): The Port of Seattle owns Shilshole Bay Marina where Seaview West operates. While the Port is not a direct competitor, it manages marina facilities that include boatyard-adjacent services and could vertically integrate repair services in the future, creating competitive risk.
• BoatUS / Marine Insurance Repair Network: BoatUS operates a network of repair facilities and coordinates insurance repair work nationwide. Comparable business in the marine insurance repair space where Seaview earns significant revenue, and a potential partner or competitive threat.

Emerging players

• Bob's Machine Shop: Marine service company in the Pacific Northwest providing mechanical, fabrication, and repair services for recreational and commercial vessels. Comparable in service scope (marine mechanical, repair) and regional footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SeaviewBoatyard
• Facebookfacebook.com/SeaviewBoatyard
• Instagraminstagram.com/seaviewboatyard

Compliance3 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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