What Lindell Yachts does

Lindell Yachts is a privately held custom luxury yacht builder headquartered in Burlington, Washington, founded in 2016 by Jim Lindell and Brian Kott and operating from a single facility at 11933 Bay Ridge Drive that houses design, engineering, composite fabrication, carpentry, assembly, and final commissioning. The company manufactures five current pilothouse sportfishing yacht models spanning 38 to 48 feet (Lindell 38, 41, 42, 48, and 48 Fly), each built on a proprietary vacuum-infused vinylester-resin fiberglass sandwich-core hull construction that produces laminates claimed to be approximately 44% lighter than hand-laid alternatives with superior impact tolerance and osmotic resistance. Lindell differentiates on this composites technology, CAD-driven full-custom design from the ground up, integration with category-leading partners (Volvo Penta IPS pod drives and D6/D8 diesels, Garmin navigation, Seakeeper gyrostabilization, Mercury Verado outboards, Yamaha XTO Offshore outboards, Blue Water Desalination, Webasto HVAC, Victron power, and C-Zone digital switching), and a Pacific Northwest craftsmanship heritage rooted in founder Jim Lindell's 60+ years of boatbuilding experience.

Revenue is generated through two streams. The primary stream is one-time custom new vessel sales built to customer specification under quote-based, multi-year contracts, with no public pricing disclosed and each transaction negotiated directly with Owner Brian Kott and President Mark Fritzer. The secondary stream is the Factory-Verified Certified Pre-Owned program launched in April 2026, which acquires, inspects (240+ point), and resells pre-owned Lindell hulls with a 6-month limited warranty. Distribution is exclusively direct with no dealer or reseller network. The customer base comprises affluent serious anglers pursuing offshore sportfishing (from Baja to the Aleutians), affluent families seeking adventure liveaboard cruising, and Pacific Northwest-based boating enthusiasts. Geographic demand is concentrated in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska but extends along both US coasts into California, New Jersey, and New York.

Name

Lindell Yachts

Legal name

Lindell Yachts

Website

https://lindellyachts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lindell Yachts is a privately held Burlington, Washington-based custom builder of luxury pilothouse sportfishing yachts (38-48 ft). It sells direct to affluent anglers and adventure-cruising families across the US using proprietary vacuum-infused fiberglass sandwich-core construction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Luxury Sportfishing Yachts

NAICS

Boat Building (336612), Ship and Boat Building (3366)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Semi-Custom & Series Production Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recreational Fishing & Sportfishing Boat Manufacturing (IMAJAEAH), Luxury Yacht Hull & Superstructure Fabrication (Composite/Aluminum/Steel) (IMAJAMAG)

Keywords

• Custom sportfishing yachts
• Luxury pilothouse yachts
• Vacuum-infused boatbuilding
• Liveaboard fishing yachts
• Marine vessel manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Camano Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom New Vessel Sales: Lindell Yachts generates primary revenue through the custom manufacture of luxury pilothouse sportfishing yachts. Each vessel is built to customer specification with extensive customization options for layout, engines, electronics, and amenities. The build process involves direct collaboration between the customer's vision and Lindell's engineering and craftsmanship teams.
2. Certified Pre-Owned Vessel Sales: The company operates a factory-verified pre-owned program where they acquire, inspect, and resell previously owned Lindell vessels. This provides an alternative revenue stream for customers seeking Lindell quality without the lead time of a custom build. Each certified pre-owned vessel undergoes a 240+ point inspection and includes a 6-month limited warranty.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lindell Yachts designs and builds custom luxury pilothouse liveaboard sportfishing yachts in five current models (38, 41, 42, 48, and 48 Fly) at its Burlington, Washington manufacturing facility. Every vessel is CAD-customizable from the ground up and constructed using vacuum-infused proprietary sandwich-core fiberglass with vinylester resin, offered with multiple propulsion options including Volvo Penta IPS diesels, Mercury Verado outboards, and Yamaha XTO Offshore outboards. The company also operates a Factory-Verified Certified Pre-Owned program selling inspected used Lindell yachts with a 6-month limited warranty.

Product overview

Lindell Yachts is a custom builder of luxury pilothouse liveaboard sportfishing yachts manufactured in Burlington, Washington. The company offers five current models spanning 38 to 48 feet in length — the Lindell 38, Lindell 41, Lindell 42, Lindell 48, and Lindell 48 Fly — all built on proprietary vacuum-infused vinylester resin fiberglass sandwich-core hulls. The product line is unified by shared construction technology, Pacific Northwest pilothouse design aesthetic, and fishing-focused capability. Propulsion options vary by model and include Volvo Penta diesel inboard/IPS pod drives (on the 42, 48, and 48 Fly), Mercury Verado outboards, and Yamaha XTO Offshore outboards (on the 38, 41, and 48). All models support extensive customization via CAD-driven design. The company also operates a Certified Pre-Owned program offering factory-verified pre-owned Lindell yachts with inspections, documentation, and warranties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lindell 38 Sportfishing Yacht A 38-foot pilothouse liveaboard sportfishing yacht built on a vacuum-infused fiberglass hull with outboard power options (triple Yamaha or Mercury). Features twin queen cabins, up to 6 berths, 500-700 gallon fuel capacity, top speed exceeding 50 mph, and approximately 500-mile range. Targeted at buyers seeking a compact liveaboard sportfisher with rugged offshore capability.
• Lindell 41 Sportfishing Yacht A 41-foot pilothouse liveaboard sportfishing yacht built on a vacuum-infused fiberglass hull. Offers both outboard (twin Mercury Verado V12 600hp or triple Yamaha 450's) and Volvo Penta diesel stern drive configurations, 700-gallon fuel capacity, 12-foot cockpit deck, top speed of 50+ mph, and approximately 500-600 mile range. Positioned as the do-it-all workhorse of the Lindell lineup.
• Lindell 42 Sportfishing Yacht A 42-foot pilothouse liveaboard sportfishing yacht designed around twin Volvo Penta IPS drives (D6-IPS 650 standard), featuring a 13-foot 5-inch beam, 16-degree deadrise, up to 700-gallon fuel capacity, 12-foot 9-inch cockpit, top speed of 45 mph, and approximately 30 mph cruising speed. Marketed as the classic Baranof model.
• Lindell 48 Sportfishing Yacht The flagship 48-foot pilothouse liveaboard sportfishing yacht, designed for 1,000-mile range on a single tank of fuel. Built on vacuum-infused fiberglass hull with twin Volvo Penta D8 IPS 800 diesel engines (standard), 1,300-gallon fuel capacity, twin heads/showers, up to 8 sleeping berths, 17.5-foot cockpit deck, top speed of 43 mph, and 33 mph cruising speed.
• Lindell 48 Fly Sportfishing Yacht The flybridge variant of the Lindell 48, adding an elevated flybridge helm station for enhanced visibility and command, built on the same 48-foot platform with vacuum-infused fiberglass hull and Volvo Penta diesel or outboard propulsion options.
• Certified Pre-Owned Yacht Program A factory-verified pre-owned yacht program providing 240+ point inspections, comprehensive documentation, oil and fluid sampling, 6-month limited warranty, and coordinated owner handoff for used Lindell vessels. Offered to buyers seeking Lindell quality without the multi-year lead time of a custom build.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50+ mph top speed while maintaining liveaboard capability (Lindell 38)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Volvo PentacoreTechnology or IntegrationLindell partners with Volvo Penta to offer IPS (Inboard Performance System) pod drives and D6/D8 diesel engines across the model lineup. Volvo Penta IPS provides articulating thrust for superior low-speed control, joystick docking, and improved cruising efficiency. The partnership enables Dynamic Positioning System, Sportfish Mode, and Slow Troll Mode features.
• GarmincoreTechnology or IntegrationGarmin provides navigation and electronics systems integrated throughout Lindell vessels. Systems include radar, sonar, charting, and custom integrations with approachable interface design for captains.
• SeakeepercoreTechnology or IntegrationSeakeeper gyroscopic stabilization systems are integrated into Lindell yachts to dramatically reduce roll at drift and underway, improving comfort and safety for crew in changing sea states.
• Mercury MarinecoreTechnology or IntegrationMercury Marine provides Verado outboard engine options including V8, V10, and V12 configurations up to 600hp. Twin or triple Mercury Verado outboards available on Lindell 38, 41, and 48 models as alternatives to Volvo Penta diesel or Yamaha options.
• YamahacoreTechnology or IntegrationYamaha provides XTO Offshore outboard engine options including 300hp, 350hp, and 450hp configurations. Triple Yamaha outboards available as power options across Lindell models as an alternative to inboard diesel or Mercury outboard options.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hatteras Yachts: Established luxury convertible and sportfishing yacht builder with a long heritage and a model lineup that overlaps Lindell's 38–48 foot range. Competes for the same serious-angler HNW buyer, but with broader model coverage and broader dealer distribution.
• Palm Beach Motor Yachts: Premium motor yacht builder producing luxury cruising yachts in the 42–85 foot range with similar direct-sales emphasis and HNW target customer. Comparable in craftsmanship positioning and premium pricing, though oriented to cruising rather than sportfishing.
• Viking Yachts: The largest U.S. luxury sportfishing yacht manufacturer, building convertible and enclosed bridge models in the 38–92 foot range. Closest comparable to Lindell in target customer (serious offshore anglers), build philosophy, and pricing tier, but operating at significantly larger scale with a dealer network.
• Ocean Yachts: New Jersey-based builder of sportfishing yachts in the 35–62 foot range with strong East Coast dealer presence. Directly competes for sportfishing buyers in the same size bracket and price tier as Lindell.
• Hinckley Company: Iconic American luxury yacht builder known for craftsmanship, advanced composite construction, and premium pricing across motor yachts and sport boats. Comparable to Lindell in custom-build quality, heritage positioning, and HNW buyer overlap.
• Jarrett Bay Boatworks: Carolina-based custom sportfishing yacht builder with a comparable build-to-order model and similar HNW offshore-angler target customer. Highly relevant peer for Lindell's custom-build, semi-custom production approach and direct-sales engagement model.
• Bayliss Boatworks: Boutique custom sportfishing yacht builder producing a small number of high-end, fully custom vessels per year. Directly comparable to Lindell in custom-build philosophy, premium pricing, and serious-angler customer profile, though smaller and more exclusive.
• Paul Mann Custom Boats: Carolina custom sportfishing and convertible yacht builder producing semi-custom and fully custom vessels in the 48–80 foot range. Directly comparable in custom craftsmanship focus and high-end sportfishing positioning.

Emerging players

• Schaefer Yachts: Brazilian luxury motor yacht and sportfishing builder expanding internationally with models in the 38–66 foot range. Compares to Lindell in size range and luxury sportfishing positioning, but emerging in the U.S. market.

Regional players

• Riviera Australia: Australia's largest luxury motor yacht builder with a strong sportfishing and motor yacht lineup. Comparable in product and customer profile but primarily serves the Asia-Pacific market rather than North America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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