Delta Marine Industries

What Delta Marine Industries does

Delta Marine Industries is a custom luxury yacht builder headquartered in Seattle, Washington, founded in 1967 by brothers Ivor and Jack Jones. The company designs and constructs bespoke motor yachts ranging from approximately 40 meters to 66+ meters in length, using steel, aluminum, and advanced composite construction, with the in-house Delta Design Group providing naval architecture and exterior styling. Its 25-acre, nearly 300,000-square-foot covered manufacturing facility on the Duwamish River houses all marine trades on site, supporting construction, refit, and repair capabilities for its own vessels and select third-party yachts.

Delta's business model is anchored on one-time custom build contracts with ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, with multi-year timelines and individually negotiated pricing. Revenue is supplemented by recurring refit and repair services on its installed base of 60+ delivered yachts, and by charter distribution of newly built vessels through Northrop & Johnson. Sales are conducted via direct client relationships and through yacht brokers such as Edmiston & Co., targeting an exclusive buyer segment that values deep personalization, Lloyd's Class construction standards, ice-strengthened hulls, and long-term service continuity. The company remains family-owned and operated, with Michelle Jones serving as Vice President following co-founder Ivor Jones's passing in July 2025.

Notable delivered vessels include the 164-foot ARIANNA (the largest all-composite 50-meter full-displacement motor yacht at launch), the 66-meter INVICTUS with ice-strengthened steel hull, the Lloyd's Class-certified SILVER SHALIS, and the 124-foot expedition yacht MARAMA. Current pipeline includes ZEMBRA (152 feet, announced May 2026) with helicopter and submersible capabilities, and Project Discovery (156 feet, announced June 2026) designed around wellness and movement. Delta has built a recognized American superyacht brand on the back of decades of family stewardship, in-house craft expertise, and design collaborations with named exterior and interior designers.

Name

Delta Marine Industries

Legal name

Delta Marine

Website

http://deltamarine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Delta Marine Industries is a family-owned, Seattle-based custom luxury yacht builder founded in 1967. It designs and constructs bespoke 40 to 66+ meter motor yachts using steel, aluminum, and composite construction for ultra-high-net-worth individuals globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Superyacht Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Motor Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motor Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAB), Luxury Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAE), Marine Outfitting & Interior Refurbishment (TLAKAKAL)

Keywords

• Custom yacht building
• Luxury yacht manufacturing
• Superyacht construction
• Yacht refit services
• Marine vessel fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Yacht Construction: Delta builds bespoke luxury yachts from approximately 40 meters to 66+ meters. Each project is a close collaboration with the owner, tailored to their vision. Revenue is generated through one-time custom build contracts.
2. Refit and Repair Services: Full-service refit and repair facility providing mechanical repairs, technical repairs, painting, refinishing, interior work, and expansions for Delta yachts and other vessels.
3. Yacht Charter: Newly completed Delta yachts are offered for charter through partners like Northrop & Johnson, providing revenue from luxury charter experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Delta Marine Industries designs and builds fully custom luxury motor yachts, generally in the 40 to 66+ meter size class, from its Seattle, Washington shipyard. The company provides end-to-end newbuild construction along with refit, repair, and lifecycle maintenance services, delivering bespoke vessels directly to private owners and through international yacht brokerage and charter partners.

Product overview

Delta Marine Industries is a custom luxury yacht builder offering a single integrated product line centered on bespoke motor yacht construction. The core offering is custom-built luxury yachts, supported by in-house refit and repair services and the Delta Design Group for naval architecture and styling. The company builds to individual owner specifications across various sizes from approximately 40 meters to over 60 meters, using steel hulls, aluminum hulls, and composite construction depending on the project. Current projects under construction include Project Discovery (156 feet) and ZEMBRA (152 feet), while completed vessels include INVICTUS, ARIANNA, HAPPY DAYS, SILVER SHALIS, and numerous others spanning the 40-66 meter range.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Motor Yacht Newbuild (40m to 66+ meter class)

Quantifiable outcome

• One of the most prestigious American yacht building companies with global reputation

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Edmiston & Co.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2025Edmiston & Co. serves as a yacht broker for Delta Marine, facilitating sales of custom-built yachts. Project Discovery was sold by Kent Harrington of Edmiston & Co.
• Dasha Moranova DesignscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Amsterdam-based designer Dasha Moranova collaborated with Delta Marine on Project Discovery's interior design, combining refined finishes with comfortable, residential atmosphere.
• Northrop & JohnsoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2025Northrop & Johnson serves as charter broker for Delta Marine yachts. ZEMBRA is available for charter through Northrop & Johnson.
• Jean-Claude CanestrelliminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigner Jean-Claude Canestrelli worked with Delta Design Group and KATYA owners on interior design selections including dark figured Khaya veneers, Cinamora burls, and crotch mahogany.
• Jonathan Quinn BarnettminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigner Jonathan Quinn Barnett created the interior décor for SILVER SHALIS, complementing the curated art collection on display throughout her living and entertainment spaces.
• Tom StringerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigner Tom Stringer worked closely with SLOJO owners on interior design capturing contemporary architecture with restrained yet warm aesthetic.
• Walter NelsonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigner Walter Nelson collaborated with Delta on HAPPY DAYS' striking décor featuring light woods and Caribbean-inspired tones.
• Diane Johnson DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiane Johnson Design worked with Johnson, Wen, Mulder on INVICTUS' interior design, creating a blend of traditional and modern influences with hints of vintage Hollywood glamour and Art Deco elements.
• Setzer Design GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSetzer Design Group styled MARAMA's superstructure with a complex carbon-fiber mast, working in collaboration with Rothschild Design on the elegant and meticulously detailed interior.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Benetti: Benetti is an Italian yacht builder (part of Azimut-Benetti Group) offering both semi-custom and fully custom motor yachts across a wide size range including the 40m+ segment where Delta operates. Comparable as a broad incumbent with both series and custom offerings.
• Oceanco: Oceanco is a Dutch custom yacht builder focused on 80m+ megayachts with in-house naval architecture and a strong sustainability positioning. Comparable to Delta on custom build model and owner-collaboration design process, but operating in the larger megayacht segment.
• Heesen Yachts: Heesen is a Dutch builder of aluminum-hulled motor yachts in the 35m-70m range, combining in-house engineering with custom interiors. Comparable to Delta on size class, aluminum construction capability, and technical engineering focus.
• Lürssen: Lürssen is one of the world's largest and most prestigious superyacht builders, headquartered in Germany, building fully custom motor yachts up to and beyond 150m. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same custom-luxury-yacht category, with deeper scale and longer delivery cycles than Delta.
• Feadship: Feadship is a Dutch builder of fully custom luxury motor yachts, typically 50m-100m+, with similar owner-collaboration design process and build-to-spec model. Established European incumbent that directly competes with Delta for the world's largest custom-yacht buyers.

Direct peers

• Westport Yachts: Westport Yachts is a US-based builder of semi-custom and custom motor yachts in similar 40m+ size classes. Like Delta, Westport operates a large shipyard facility, builds to owner specifications, and serves ultra-high-net-worth clients globally, making it the closest direct US-based comparable.
• Christensen Shipyards: Christensen builds custom luxury motor yachts in the 35m-50m range from a Pacific Northwest (and formerly US) facility with an emphasis on composite construction and owner personalization. Comparable to Delta in segment, geography, and one-off custom build model.
• Trinity Yachts: Trinity Yachts builds semi-custom and custom motor yachts in the 30m-50m range from a Gulf Coast facility, serving similar UHNW clients with steel and aluminum construction. Direct competitor in the US custom-superyacht space.
• Palmer Johnson Yachts: Palmer Johnson is a US-based builder of luxury motor yachts known for aluminum construction and custom builds in the 30m+ range. Overlaps with Delta on size class, US-based manufacturing, and UHNW customer base.

Others

• Edmiston & Co. Edmiston & Co. is a global yacht brokerage and charter house that actively represents Delta-built vessels (e.g., Project Discovery via Kent Harrington). Comparable as a key go-to-market channel partner rather than a builder.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/delta_marine
• Facebookfacebook.com/deltamarineus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/deltamarine

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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