Atlantic Boat Company

What Atlantic Boat Company does

Atlantic Boat Company (legally Tern Inc. dba Atlantic Boat Company) operates a full-service boatyard at 355 Flye Point Road in Brooklin, Maine, serving powerboat and sailboat owners in the New England region. The company was formed in 1995 through the merger of Duffy & Duffy (founded 1975) and Flye Point Marine, and was acquired by Tern Inc. in 2009. Core offerings span indoor and outdoor boat storage (with 28-foot clearance doors that accommodate tall yachts without mast removal), seasonal spring commissioning and fall decommissioning services, mooring rentals (bookable via Dockwa), and a full suite of marine repair crafts including carpentry, electrical, fiberglass, mechanical, yacht systems, paint and varnish, rigging, interior refits, and engine repowering (Yanmar, CAT, Cummins, Nandi). The company also continues to manufacture and sell Duffy boat kits in five hull lengths (26', 31', 35', 37', 42') and accepts custom boat building commissions for commercial and Coast Guard compliance work.

The company monetizes through four primary streams: recurring storage subscriptions, recurring mooring rentals, project-based professional maintenance and repair services, and one-time sales of Duffy boat kits and custom builds. Pricing is bespoke and quoted on request via phone or email, reflecting the customized nature of marine service work. Customer acquisition is sales-led, relying on direct outreach, word-of-mouth referrals within the regional boating community, the company website (atlanticboat.com), an E-Newsletter, and organic social media presence on Facebook and Instagram. The Dockwa partnership extends reach to transient boaters searching for moorings online, supported by a 2025 Boaters' Choice Award recognition.

The business leverages a 40-acre facility, 370+ previously built Duffy 35 hulls as brand heritage, and craftspeople with over 40 years of boat maintenance experience and over 50 years of paint and varnish expertise. Distribution is regional, anchored at the single Brooklin boatyard with on-site boat launch, marina facilities, and dock amenities.

Name

Atlantic Boat Company

Legal name

Tern Inc. dba Atlantic Boat Company

Website

https://atlanticboat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Boatyard Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Boat Building (336612), Marinas (713930)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Ship Repair & Drydocking (TLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Semi-Custom & Series Production Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAM), Accommodation & Interior Outfit (Cabins, Galleys, Sanitary, Furniture) (IMAJAIAF)

Keywords

• Marine boatyard services
• Boat storage facilities
• Vessel maintenance repair
• Custom boat building
• Mooring rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Boat Storage Services: Indoor heated and non-heated storage as well as outdoor storage for boats of various sizes. Building doors are 28 feet high to accommodate tall yachts and flybridge cruisers without removing masts, bimini tops, or hardtops. All storage is on the company's 40-acre property with no over-the-road transport required.
2. Marine Maintenance and Repair Services: Comprehensive boatyard services including spring commissioning, fall decommissioning/winterization, mechanical work, electrical services, fiberglass repair, hull restoration, painting and varnish work, rigging, and yacht systems installation and servicing.
3. Duffy Boat Kits and Boat Building: Sale of Duffy boat kits available in 26', 31', 35', 37', and 42' lengths. Custom boat building for commercial operations or Coast Guard compliance projects.
4. Mooring Rentals: Seasonal and transient moorings available at their marina facility in Brooklin, Maine. Moorings are rented on a first-come, first-served basis with dinghy rights to the float.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Atlantic Boat Company is a full-service boatyard for power and sailboats, operating from a 40-acre facility in Brooklin, Maine. It provides indoor and outdoor boat storage, seasonal moorings, spring commissioning, fall decommissioning/winterization, and comprehensive repair services including rigging, mechanical, electrical, fiberglass, paint and varnish, carpentry, yacht systems, interior renovations, and engine repowering. The company also sells Duffy boat kits (26', 31', 35', 37', and 42' lengths) and builds custom boats to order for commercial and Coast Guard compliance projects.

Product overview

Atlantic Boat Company is a full-service boatyard offering comprehensive maintenance, storage, and boat building services for both power and sailboats. The company operates as a single integrated service offering centered around a 40-acre facility in Brooklin, Maine, combining marine services (storage, moorings, rigging, commissioning/decommissioning) with specialized crafts (carpentry, electrical, fiberglass, mechanical, yacht systems, paint/varnish, interior work) and a boat building program (Duffy Kits and custom construction). The portfolio includes spring commissioning, fall decommissioning/winterization, and engine repowering services using Yanmar, CAT, Cummins, and Nanni engines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Duffy Boats: A legendary line of Maine lobster boats, including Duffy 35 and other models (26', 31', 35', 37', 42') available as complete boats or kit form. Duffy & Duffy revolutionized fiberglass lobster boat construction in Maine starting in 1975.

Products and services

• Boat Storage Indoor heated and non-heated storage, plus outdoor storage, for boats of various sizes at the Brooklin, Maine boatyard. Tall yachts and flybridge cruisers can be accommodated without mast or top removal thanks to 28-foot high building doors.
• Spring Commissioning Seasonal preparation service that readies boats for the water after winter storage, including exterior inspection, engine and mechanical systems, electrical, plumbing, sanitation, rigging, and canvas checks.
• Fall Decommissioning Winterization service that prepares boats for safe storage during the off-season, covering engine winterization, water systems, fuel system, hull and exterior, interior protection, canvas, and final checks.
• Moorings Seasonal and transient mooring rentals at the Brooklin, Maine marina, with access to dock facilities including hot shower, clothes washer, and dryer, and dinghy rights to the float.
• Rigging Spring and fall rigging services for sailboats including inspection of standing and running rigging, halyards inspection, winch servicing, and electronic component checks on masts.
• Repower Engines and Generators Engine and generator repowering service for boats, with technicians assisting customers in determining the best repowering solution and working with Yanmar, CAT, Cummins, and Nanni engines.
• Interior Refits Interior woodwork and renovation service ranging from new hatches to full boat interior renovations, managed by a coordinated team covering all project aspects.
• Duffy Boat Kits Pre-fabricated boat building kits available in 26', 31', 35', 37', and 42' lengths, continuing the legacy of Duffy & Duffy's renowned Maine lobster boat construction.
• Custom Boat Building Custom boat construction service for commercial operations or projects required for Coast Guard compliance, leveraging the company's Downeast boatbuilding heritage.
• Carpentry Full wooden boat upgrades and repairs as well as smaller fits or finishes, performed by skilled carpenters.
• Electrical Services Electrical troubleshooting, repairs, and complete system installations and upgrades including navigation systems, lighting, battery management, and shore power connections, performed by certified technicians.
• Fiberglass Services Hull damage repair, gelcoat restoration, blister repair, and structural reinforcement for boats of all sizes.
• Mechanical Services Comprehensive marine mechanical service for inboard and outboard engines, sterndrive systems, transmissions, fuel systems, and cooling systems.
• Yacht Systems Installation and service of heating and cooling systems, refrigeration, water makers, wind generators, and bow and stern thrusters.
• Paint & Varnish Full paint and varnish projects as well as maintenance coats and touch repairs, with over fifty years of combined experience among the finishing team.

Quantifiable outcome

• One Duffy boat built in 1975 remained in service for over 33 years

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DockwacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAtlantic Boat Company offers moorings for booking through the Dockwa platform, a marina and mooring booking service. This partnership enables transient boaters to discover and reserve moorings at Atlantic Boat Company's marina in Brooklin, Maine. The company has been recognized with a 2025 Boaters' Choice Award on the platform.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Yachting Solutions: Mid-coast Maine full-service boatyard offering storage, commissioning, mechanical, and yacht systems work. Directly comparable peer serving the same power and sailboat owner segment with similar service-line breadth.
• Front Street Shipyard: Full-service boatyard in Belfast, Maine offering storage, maintenance, refits, and custom construction. Directly comparable to Atlantic Boat Company as a Maine-based competitor serving both power and sailboat owners with similar service breadth.
• Billings Diesel & Marine Service: Stonington, Maine marine service and storage operation serving commercial fishing and recreational fleets. Closely comparable on geography, lobster-boat customer base, and marine mechanical/repair capabilities.
• Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding: Thomaston, Maine builder and service yard known for custom Downeast and sailing yacht construction, refits, and storage. Closely comparable on craft heritage, custom builds, and full-service yard capabilities in the same Maine market.
• Wayfarer Marine: Camden, Maine boatyard offering seasonal storage, repairs, rigging, and marina services for power and sail. Comparable regional peer with overlapping service portfolio targeting the same mid-coast Maine boating clientele.

Broad incumbents

• Brewer Yacht Yards: New England chain of marinas and boatyards offering storage, service, and moorings across multiple locations. Larger incumbent competitor with overlapping service offerings but distributed across the Northeast rather than concentrated in Brooklin.
• Hinckley Yachts: Iconic Maine-based luxury yacht builder and service operator with multiple yards across New England. Larger and more brand-premium than Atlantic Boat Company, but overlaps on custom builds, service, and storage for yacht owners in the same geography.
• Safe Harbor Marinas: Largest U.S. marina and boatyard operator with extensive New England presence, offering storage, service, and moorings at scale. Competes with Atlantic Boat Company for mooring and storage customers, though at a national chain scale versus a single-site operator.

Regional players

• Newport Shipyard: Large full-service marina and service facility in Newport, Rhode Island with storage, refits, and moorage. Comparable in service mix but operates in a different regional boating market than Atlantic Boat Company.
• Moose Landing Marina: Maine-based marina and boatyard on Sebago Lake offering storage, service, and moorings. Adjacent regional peer in the Maine recreational boating market with overlapping customer type.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/atlanticboatcompany
• Instagraminstagram.com/atlanticboatcompany
• Xx.com/atlanticboatco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/atlantic-boat-company

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Investors

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Investments

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