La Conner Maritime Service

What La Conner Maritime Service does

La Conner Maritime Service is a family-owned full-service boatyard founded in 1978 by Edward "Maritime Ed" Oczkewicz as Maritime Fabrications and headquartered in La Conner, Washington. The company operates a primary boatyard in La Conner and a metal fabrication facility in Mount Vernon, Washington, employing approximately 50 people across both sites. Following founder succession, the business is now run by two of Ed's sons, maintaining multi-generational family ownership and continuity.

Name

La Conner Maritime Service

Legal name

La Conner Maritime Service

Website

https://laconnermaritime.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

La Conner Maritime Service is a family-owned full-service boatyard founded in 1978 in Washington State, offering haul-out, storage, mechanical, fiberglass repair, and custom metal fabrication to recreational boaters, yacht brokers, and commercial fishermen across the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Boatyard Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Boat Building (336612)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Underwater Hull Inspection, Cleaning & Propeller Services (TLAKAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Piping, HVAC & Auxiliary Systems Repair (TLAKAKAH)

Keywords

• Boatyard services
• Marine repair
• Vessel storage
• Mechanical overhauls
• Commercial fishing refit

Headquarters

HQ city

La Conner

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Boatyard Services: Core revenue from haul-out services (up to 110 tons and 24' beam), bottom painting, sandblasting, and general storage. Services are priced using rate sheets and estimates based on vessel size and scope of work.
2. Valet Storage: Valet moorage and storage services for powerboats up to 30' and 9,500 lbs, with options for storage-only or storage plus unlimited hauls and launches during summer season.
3. Premium Indoor Storage: Climate-controlled indoor storage for vessels up to approximately 55 feet at $36.00 per foot with annual storage contract (first three months due at signing).
4. Mechanical Services: Mechanical repair, service, and overhaul including Volvo Penta diesel service, Suzuki marine outboard service, bow and stern thruster installations, fin-type roll stabilizer systems, running gear maintenance, hydraulic system repairs, and fuel polishing.
5. Repair and Upgrades: Structural fiberglass repair, topside repairs and painting, gelcoat repairs, linear polyurethane (LPU) paint application, corrosion repair, custom hard tops, swim platform modifications, and commercial fishing vessel repair and refit.
6. Commercial Fishing Vessel New Construction: New construction of commercial fishing boats using existing molds and tooling for proven fiberglass vessel models including 32' Buffalo crabber, 32'x14', 39'x14', and 49'x18' gillnet, crabber and seiner models.
7. Hide-A-Davit Products: Manufacturing and sale of Hide-A-Davit dinghy tender and retrieval system - a transom-mounted davit for keeping tenders ready to use.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

La Conner Maritime Service is a full-service boatyard providing boat haul-out (up to 110 tons and 24'-6" beam), bottom painting and sandblasting, indoor climate-controlled storage, valet dry boat storage, mechanical services (Volvo Penta and Suzuki Marine authorized dealer), bow/stern thruster installations, stabilizers, running gear service, structural fiberglass repair, topside painting, and metal fabrication. The company also manufactures proprietary products including the Hide-A-Davit dinghy retrieval system and Maritime Fabrications commercial fishing equipment, and offers new construction of commercial fishing vessels.

Product overview

La Conner Maritime Service is a full-service boatyard offering professional solutions for boat repair and maintenance needs. The company operates a unified boatyard service model combining multiple service lines: haul-out capabilities (50 and 110 ton Marine Travel Lifts), indoor climate-controlled storage (up to 55 feet), valet dry boat storage (up to 30 feet), bottom painting and sandblasting, mechanical services (Volvo Penta dealer, Suzuki Marine dealer), bow/stern thrusters, stabilizers, running gear, and structural fiberglass repairs. The company also manufactures proprietary products including the Hide-A-Davit dinghy retrieval system and Maritime Fabrications commercial fishing equipment. Services are delivered through a four-step process: consultation, estimate, scheduling, and work completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hide-A-Davit: Transom mounted dinghy tender and retrieval system - a davit system for keeping tenders ready to use without tangled hardware and lines on swim platforms.
• Maritime Fabrications
• Smiley's Pro Services

Products and services

• Valet Storage Dry boat valet storage service offering storage-only or storage plus unlimited hauls and launches for powerboats up to 30 feet long and 9,500 pounds. Weekend launches/haul-outs available Memorial Day through Labor Day.
• Boat Yard Services Full range of boatyard services including haul-out, bottom painting, sandblasting, and general maintenance for vessels up to 110 tons and 24'-6" beam.
• Haul Out Haul-out service using two Marine Travel Lifts with 50 and 110 ton capacities; accommodates vessels up to 24'-6" beam, with two travel lift slips, wash pads, and floating docks.
• Bottom Painting Bottom paint preparation including high-pressure washing, drying, masking, and professional paint application using Seahawk Yacht Coatings products.
• Premium Indoor Boat Storage Climate-controlled indoor storage with radiant-heat floors and 24/7 video surveillance for vessels up to approximately 55 feet in length, including weekly vessel power checks and vessel-protect floor covering.
• Volvo Penta Service Premier Volvo Penta dealer offering diesel service, repair, and repower; certified technicians with over 90 years combined experience and expertise in IPS and EVC systems.
• Suzuki Marine Service Authorized Suzuki Marine dealer providing parts, service, and complete repower solutions with trained technicians, specialized diagnostic tools, and conversion services from gas sterndrive to Suzuki outboard power.
• Structural Fiberglass Repair Structural repairs, modifications, and new construction including collision and grounding hull repairs, deck core replacement, and thruster installations.
• Commercial Fishing Vessel Repair and Refit Comprehensive repair and refit services for commercial fishing vessels including engine repower, hydraulic upgrades, deck gear, fish hold insulation, and interior refits.
• Welding and Metal Fabrication Metal fabrication and machine shop services performed at the West Mount Vernon location and onsite at La Conner repair yard, including custom welding and machining for boats.
• Mechanical Services Comprehensive mechanical services including bow and stern thruster installation, fin-type roll stabilizer servicing, running gear maintenance, hydraulic system repairs, fuel polishing, and AC/DC electrical work.
• Hide-A-Davit Transom-mounted davit system for dinghy tender and retrieval, manufactured by La Conner Maritime Service, designed to keep tenders ready to use without tangled hardware and lines on swim platforms.
• Commercial Fishing Equipment Commercial fishing deck equipment manufactured by Maritime Fabrications for salmon gillnet, crab, and seiner fleets.
• Custom Outboard Brackets Custom-designed outboard motor brackets using CAD software and CNC router for inboard-to-outboard conversions, including additional flotation and swim platform features.
• Topside Repairs and Painting Gelcoat repairs, blemishes correction, and linear polyurethane (LPU) paint application using Alexseal, AWLGrip, AWLCraft, and Sterling products.
• Corrosion Repair Marine corrosion repair services using high-strength epoxy adhesives for aluminum hull plating and other corrosion damage.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce maintenance costs by storing boats indoors with climate control and 24/7 surveillance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Suzuki MarinecoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Suzuki Marine dealer providing parts, service, and complete repower needs. Technicians trained with specialized software and tools for diagnostic and repair purposes. Company offers conversion services from gas sterndrive to Suzuki outboard power.
• Volvo PentacoreTechnology or IntegrationPremiere Volvo Penta dealer in the Pacific Northwest with certified technicians maintaining latest diagnostic software, training and tools. Experts in Volvo diesel service, repair, and repower including IPS and EVC systems. Maintains extensive parts inventory supporting local marine businesses.
• Seahawk Yacht CoatingscoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium Seahawk Yacht Coatings dealer ensuring coatings used by skilled bottom painters are compatible with existing paint systems.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Poulsbo Marine Service Center: Boatyard service center in Poulsbo, WA on the Kitsap Peninsula providing haul-out, repair, and boat maintenance services. Comparable Pacific Northwest location, recreational boat focus, and full-service boatyard business model.
• Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op: Worker-owned boatyard in Port Townsend, WA providing haul-out, repair, and new construction services for both recreational and commercial vessels. Comparable in Pacific Northwest geographic focus, full-service boatyard model, and boat building/repair capabilities.
• Gig Harbor Boatyard: Full-service boatyard in Gig Harbor, WA serving recreational powerboats and yachts in the South Puget Sound region. Comparable in service mix (haul-out, repair, paint, mechanical) and Pacific Northwest luxury boat owner customer segment.
• Ancortes Marine Services: Boatyard facility in Anacortes, WA providing haul-out, repair, and storage services. Competes in the same Pacific Northwest recreational and commercial fishing market with overlapping service offerings and customer base.
• Marine Servicenter: Full-service boatyard on Seattle's Lake Union offering haul-out, repair, mechanical, and storage services for recreational and commercial vessels. Directly comparable to La Conner Maritime in service mix, customer segments (recreational and commercial), and Pacific Northwest regional operating model.
• Seaview Boatyard: Boatyard in Anacortes, WA (Skagit County, same as La Conner) offering haul-out, repair, and storage to the Pacific Northwest boating community. Operates in the same regional watershed and serves overlapping commercial fishing and recreational customers, making it a geographic and service-line direct comparable.

Broad incumbents

• Nichols Brothers Boat Builders: Larger boat builder and shipyard in Freeland, WA (Whidbey Island) building commercial fishing vessels, passenger ferries, and military vessels. Comparable Pacific Northwest location and commercial fishing boat construction capability, but operates at significantly larger scale and broader vessel scope than La Conner Maritime.
• Suntex Marinas: National marina operator with concentration in the U.S. providing boat storage, marina amenities, and limited boatyard services. Overlaps with La Conner Maritime's premium indoor storage offering and represents a potential strategic acquirer in the marine services consolidation space.
• Safe Harbor Marinas: Largest U.S. marina operator with national footprint, providing vessel storage, some boatyard services, and brokerage. While primarily a marina/storage operator rather than a full-service boatyard, it represents a potential acquirer in the marine services space and provides a benchmark for storage-driven marine services valuations.

Regional players

• Kachemak Welding & Fabrication: Welding and fabrication shop in Homer, AK serving commercial fishing fleets in Alaska with marine equipment, vessel repair, and custom metal fabrication. Comparable to La Conner Maritime's Maritime Fabrications subsidiary in serving commercial fishing customers and offering custom marine fabrication, though primarily serving Alaska market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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