MARITIME BOATS

What MARITIME BOATS does

Maritime Boats is a family-owned boat manufacturer founded in 1991 by Paul Hureau, a Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduate and retired Coast Guard Captain. The company designs, builds, and sells recreational and commercial vessels from its headquarters at 35 Industrial Park Drive in Dover, New Hampshire, where production is currently operated by Chislett's Boating and Design. Maritime Boats also produces Noreast boats and performs contract manufacturing for other well-known boat brands, leveraging shared production capacity across multiple labels.

The product line spans five series — Skiff (1480, 1480 Sport, 1890, 2090), Defiant center console (189, 210, 233, 250), Patriot center cabin (210, 233, 250), Voyager walk-around center cabin (233, 250), and Challenger full cabin (233, 250) — covering vessels from 14'6" to 25' in length. All boats are constructed using advanced vacuum infusion technology with 100% wood-free composite layups, closed cell foam flotation for unsinkable capability, solid uni-directional fiberglass hulls, and a signature variable deadrise warped vee hull design. Each vessel carries a 10-year structural warranty.

Maritime Boats serves two primary customer segments through separate channels. A dedicated Commercial & Government division sells directly to police, fire, fish and game, harbormasters, and dive operation buyers for patrol, rescue, and operational use cases. Recreational customers — fishermen, families, and water sports enthusiasts — are reached through the company's website, a regional dealer network, boat shows, and magazine advertising. Pricing is quote-based on custom configurations; no public list prices or financial disclosures are available.

Name

MARITIME BOATS

Legal name

Maritime Boats

Website

https://maritimeboats.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maritime Boats is a family-owned New Hampshire boat manufacturer producing seaworthy recreational and commercial vessels. Founded in 1991, it serves government agencies (police, fire, harbormasters) and recreational boaters with five product series built using vacuum infusion composite technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational and Commercial Boat Manufacturing

NAICS

Boat Building (336612)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Day Cruiser, Bowrider & Runabout Manufacturing (IMAJAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Yacht Tenders & Auxiliary Leisure Craft Manufacturing (IMAJAEAO)

Keywords

• Boat manufacturing
• Recreational boats
• Commercial vessels
• Unsinkable hulls
• Government patrol boats

Headquarters

HQ city

Dover

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Boat Sales: Maritime Boats generates revenue primarily through the direct sale of recreational and commercial boats. They offer multiple boat series (Challenger, Voyager, Patriot, Defiant, and Skiff) with various sizes and configurations. Sales are conducted through direct customer engagement, dealer network referrals, and government/commercial contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Maritime Boats is a New Hampshire-based boat builder that designs and manufactures seaworthy recreational and commercial vessels across five product series (Skiff, Defiant, Patriot, Voyager, Challenger). All boats use 100% composite wood-free vacuum-infused construction with closed cell foam flotation for unsinkable performance, and are sold directly and through dealers to recreational boaters, commercial fishermen, and government agencies including police, fire, fish & game, and harbormasters.

Product overview

Maritime Boats is a family-owned New Hampshire boat builder producing seaworthy recreational and commercial vessels across four distinct series. The Skiff Series (1480, 1480 Sport, 1890, 2090) offers simple, fuel-efficient boats ideal for inshore fishing and tender use with rolled edge designs. The Defiant Center Console Series (189, 210, 233, 250) provides rugged offshore-capable center consoles built with Maritime's signature Variable-V hull. The Patriot Center Cabin Series (210, 233, 250) combines center console fishing convenience with enclosed cabin weather protection. The Voyager Walk-Around Center Cabin Series (233, 250) adds full walk-around decks with lockable sliding doors for all-weather protection. The Challenger Full Cabin Series (233, 250) delivers the largest interior volume with cuddy cabin designs for extended cruising. All boats feature 100% composite, wood-free construction with closed cell foam flotation (unsinkable), advanced vacuum infusion technology, and solid fiberglass uni-directional fiber hulls with 10-year structural warranties. The company also serves commercial and government customers including police/fire departments, fish & game, harbormasters, and dive operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 1480 Sport Skiff A 14'6" skiff with thwartship benches, rolled edge interior, custom stainless steel handrails, and a large bow platform for casting and lounging, aimed at inshore anglers and recreational boaters.
• 1480 Skiff A 14' inshore fishing and recreational skiff usable as a tender for larger boats or family beaching, featuring 100% composite unsinkable construction.
• 1890 Skiff An 18'9" dry, stable, seaworthy skiff with a large uncomplicated interior, low maintenance design, and excellent fuel efficiency for commercial and recreational fishermen.
• 2090 Skiff A 20' center console skiff with abundant deck space, 100% composite construction, solid fiberglass grid system, ethanol-friendly polyethylene fuel tank, and unsinkable hull.
• 189 Defiant An 18' center console with a molded interior offering family friendly seating with cup holders and the largest feeling deck space in its class.
• 210 Defiant A 20'9" center console recognized for nimble, responsive, fuel efficient performance, off-shore capabilities, dry ride, and a spacious step down area with optional head.
• 233 Defiant A 23'3" center console with a deeper, more aggressive hull for offshore capabilities, staying on plane as slow as 10mph while exceeding 45mph, with a step down area and optional porta potti.
• 250 Defiant The largest center console model, identical to the 233 Defiant aft section, configurable with single or twin outboards and standard fold-away bench seat and fishbox/storage locker.
• 210 Patriot A 20'9" center cabin that combines center console fishing convenience with a full cabin, only 12-inch draft for flats fishing while fully capable offshore.
• 233 Patriot A 23'3" center cabin offering maximum wind and weather protection plus walk-around fishing conveniences, with a 71 inch berth and gear storage for overnight stays.
• 250 Patriot The most impressive center cabin model, powered by single or twin outboards, with full closed transom, stern platform, fishbox/storage locker and fold-away rear bench seat.
• 233 Voyager A fully enclosed walk-around center cabin providing center console conveniences with full cabin weather protection, 6'4" headroom, and seating for two with standing room for three.
• 250 Voyager A strong, stable, seaworthy walk-around center cabin offering uncompromised performance and weather protection, configurable with single or twin outboards.
• 233 Challenger A cabin cruiser with superior helm visibility, responsive feel, impressive stability, 76 inches of headroom, and an 84 inch long V-berth for storage and overnight stays.
• 250 Challenger A closed transom cabin cruiser with a full width stern platform configurable with single or twin outboards; the largest model in the Challenger full cabin series.

Quantifiable outcome

• All boats are 100% composite, wood-free construction with unsinkable capability
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• NorthCoast Boats: Small New England-based builder of premium center console and cabin boats with a similar boutique, craft-focused positioning. Closely comparable to Maritime on size, geographic origin (Northeast US), emphasis on quality construction, and target customer in the serious recreational fishing market.
• Grady-White Boats: North Carolina-based builder of premium center console, dual console, and cabin boats targeting serious offshore anglers and families. Closely comparable to Maritime's Defiant, Patriot, and Challenger series on product type, customer profile, and emphasis on ride quality and durability.
• Scout Boats: South Carolina builder of luxury center console, sport fishing, and bay boats. Comparable to Maritime's Defiant and Patriot series on premium positioning, deep-V hull engineering, and target customer in the mid-to-upper recreational offshore segment.
• SAFE Boats International: Washington-based builder specializing in patrol, rescue, and military-grade boats for police, fire, coast guard, and federal agencies. Directly comparable to Maritime's commercial/government division, with similar customer base (law enforcement, harbor patrol) and aluminum/fiberglass patrol platform product lines.
• EdgeWater Power Boats: Florida-based builder of center console and dual console boats using single-piece infusion molding for unsinkable hull construction. Directly comparable to Maritime on construction technology (vacuum infusion/closed cell foam) and product type (Defiant-equivalent center consoles).
• Robalo Boats: Family of dual console, center console, and walkaround cabin boats positioned in the mid-market recreational segment. Comparable to Maritime's full product line on format (skiffs through cabin boats), target buyer, and emphasis on fuel efficiency and family-friendly features.
• Boston Whaler: Iconic unsinkable boat builder also founded in New England, offering recreational center consoles, pilothouses, and dauntless models. Direct overlap with Maritime on construction philosophy (foam-filled unsinkable hulls), target customer (recreational + government), and even a founder connection — Maritime's Paul Hureau previously designed patrol and rescue boats at Boston Whaler.
• Regulator Marine: Premium offshore center console and express boat builder focused on serious saltwater anglers. Comparable to Maritime's Defiant and Patriot series in hull design philosophy (deep-V for offshore), customer base, and position in the mid-to-upper recreational market.
• Parker Marine USA: Builder of offshore center console, dual console, and walkaround boats for recreational and commercial fishermen. Comparable to Maritime's Defiant and Patriot series on product format, target customer (serious offshore and dual-use anglers), and emphasis on practical working features.

Broad incumbents

• Brunswick Corporation: Large diversified marine conglomerate owning Boston Whaler, Sea Ray, Lund, and other boat brands plus Mercury Marine propulsion. Operates broadly across all of Maritime's segments (recreational center consoles, small craft, government) but at massive scale and as a portfolio of brands rather than a niche craft builder.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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