Derecktor Ventura

What Derecktor Ventura does

Derecktor Ventura operates a full-service boatyard and marine service facility at 1644 Anchors Way Drive in Ventura Harbor (Channel Islands Harbor), California. The yard provides haul-out, mechanical and electrical repair, painting (bottom, hullsides, topsides, Awlgrip), custom marine fabrication, fiberglass and composite repair, rigging and mast services, driveline modifications, and secure outdoor storage for vessels up to 50 feet. Its equipment base includes a Marine Travel Lift capable of handling vessels up to 60 feet and equipment up to 30 tons, dockside servicing up to 100 feet, a fully equipped machine shop with lathe and CNC milling, and MIG and TIG welding capabilities for marine-grade stainless steel, aluminum, and bronze work. Newer offerings include electric and hybrid power conversions and DIY boatyard access, and the company maintains a partnership with adjacent Kinship Marina for transient slip services.

Name

Derecktor Ventura

Legal name

Derecktor Ventura

Website

https://derecktorventura.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Derecktor Ventura is a family-owned boatyard in Ventura Harbor, California, offering haul-out, repair, painting, custom fabrication, and storage for pleasure and commercial vessels up to 60 feet, serving boat owners across Southern California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boatyard and Marine Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Ship Repair & Drydocking (TLAKAKAA)

Keywords

• Boatyard services
• Marine repair
• Vessel maintenance
• Boat painting
• Custom marine fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Ventura

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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. Boatyard Services: Professional boat maintenance, repair, and storage services including haul-out, mechanical repairs, painting, rigging, and fabrication. Services provided by appointment for both pleasure and commercial vessels.
2. Marine Storage: Secure vessel storage for boats up to fifty feet, with 24-hour monitoring and outdoor storage options.
3. DIY Access: Do-it-yourself haul-out options providing boat owners access to fully equipped boatyard facilities, along with special orders for parts, tools, and equipment.
4. Custom Painting Services: Bottom paint, hullsides, topsides, and custom painting services including Awlgrip paint, racing bottoms, and specialty coatings.
5. Motor Installation Services: Complete boat motor installations including removal, fitment, alignment, and testing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Derecktor Ventura operates a full-service boatyard in Ventura Harbor at Channel Islands Harbor, providing haul-out, mechanical repair, painting, custom fabrication, fiberglass repair, rigging, and secure storage for vessels up to 60 feet. Services are delivered by appointment for both pleasure and commercial vessel owners across Southern California.

Product overview

Derecktor Ventura operates as a premier boatyard and marina located in Ventura Harbor, offering a comprehensive suite of marine services. The core offering consists of boatyard services (haul-out, storage, and maintenance), boat repair services (mechanical systems, driveline, motor installations), and professional boat painting (bottom paint, hullsides, topsides, custom finishes). The company also provides specialty services including custom marine fabrication with MIG/TIG welding, fiberglass repair, rigging and mast services, and DIY boatyard access. Storage services accommodate vessels up to 50 feet with 24-hour monitoring. Regional services extend across Southern California, serving boaters from Santa Barbara to San Francisco.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boatyard Services Full-service boatyard providing haul-out, storage, maintenance, and repair services for vessels up to 60 feet, located in Ventura Harbor at Channel Islands Harbor.
• Boat Painting Services Professional marine paintwork including bottom paint, hullsides and topsides painting, and custom painting with color changes and specialty coatings, using environmentally compliant coatings.
• Boat Repair Services Mechanical systems repair, third-party repair coordination, driveline repair and modifications, and full motor installations including removal, alignment, fitment, and testing.
• Custom Marine Fabrication Tailored metalwork fabrication using marine-grade stainless steel, aluminum, and bronze, including railings, ladders, brackets, fuel tanks, exhaust systems, propeller guards, solar panel arches, dinghy davit systems, and anchor bow pulpit systems, with MIG and TIG welding capabilities.
• Fiberglass Boat Repair Fiberglass repair services including blister treatment, composite repairs, and structural restoration for damaged hulls.
• Haul-Out Services Travelift hauling services for vessels up to 60 feet, crane services available on-demand, and Marine Travel Lift capable of lifting boats and equipment up to 30 tons and 55 feet.
• Rigging and Mast Services Onsite rigger services and mast repairs for sailing vessels.
• DIY Boatyard Access Do-it-yourself haul-out options allowing boat owners to work on their own vessels using the boatyard's facilities and equipment, with special orders support for parts and supplies.
• Storage Services Secure outdoor storage for vessels up to 50 feet, with 24-hour monitoring and clean facility maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Professional expertise backed by nearly 80 years of boatbuilding experience since 1947
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Kinship MarinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdjacent marina services partner offering transient slips for visiting boats. Designed to support smooth and convenient harbor experience for Derecktor Ventura customers needing docking or marina services alongside boatyard work.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• West Marine: National marine retail and services chain with extensive parts, supplies, and some service offerings for recreational boaters. Not a direct yard competitor, but a broader incumbent that touches the same customer base through parts, supplies, and selected service partnerships.

Others

• Freedom Boat Club: Membership-based recreational boating club with multiple California locations. Adjacent to Derecktor Ventura's customer base; its members represent a fleet of vessels that require periodic maintenance and could feed demand for boatyard services.

Direct peers

• Marine Group Boat Works: Full-service boatyard and shipyard in Chula Vista, California offering haul-out, repair, painting, and storage for a wide range of pleasure and commercial vessels. Comparable as a Southern California independent boatyard with multi-vessel capacity and similar service breadth.
• Swiftsure Yachts (formerly Seacoast Marine): Independent marine services operation offering boatyard, repair, and yacht management in the Pacific Northwest and California. Comparable as a multi-service marine repair provider serving private vessel owners.
• Marina del Rey Boatyard: Independent boatyard in Marina del Rey, California offering mechanical, electrical, hull, and rigging services. Competes for the broader Southern California yacht owner market, particularly from the Los Angeles side.
• South Coast Boatyard: Full-service boatyard in Santa Ana, California providing bottom paint, repairs, and storage for recreational vessels. Comparable as a Southern California boatyard competing for the same regional haul-out and painting demand.
• Ventura Harbor Boatyard: Boatyard services within Ventura Harbor Village providing haul-out and repair for local boaters. Direct head-to-head competitor in the same harbor, splitting the local customer base with Derecktor Ventura.
• Channel Islands Boatyard: Boatyard located in the Channel Islands Harbor area serving recreational and commercial vessels with haul-out and repair. Competes for the same harbor customer base with comparable service offerings.
• Driscoll Boatworks: Independent boatyard in Newport Beach, California offering boat repair, refinishing, rigging, and marine services. Directly comparable as a Southern California family-style boatyard serving yacht owners with similar haul-out and repair capabilities.

Regional players

• Kinship Marina: Adjacent marina partner already aligned with Derecktor Ventura, offering transient slips and marina services in the Ventura/Channel Islands area. Functions as a complementary regional operator rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/derecktorventura
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/derecktor-ventura

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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