What Pavati does

Pavati is a privately held, White City, Oregon-based manufacturer of luxury aluminum wake and surf boats founded by Chuck Gros in 2008. The company designs, engineers, and hand-builds 100% military-grade aluminum unibody boats under the AL24 and AL26 model lines, each offered in Heliarc (power-folding tower) and Eclipse (all-aluminum hard-top tower) variants, with the upcoming Nazare positioned as a next-generation flagship. Its core technology stack — Zero-Flex Hull, Rip Tide surf system, G.O.A.T. ballast, Garmin Command Center with EmpirBus digital switching, Wet Sounds 18-speaker/9000W audio, Lumishore LED lighting, Zipwake dynamic trim, and bow/stern thrusters — is integrated through partnerships with Garmin, Wet Sounds, Lumishore, GatorStep, Indmar, and others rather than built in-house. Pavati sells exclusively direct-to-consumer from its factory, with each boat fully customized to buyer specification at starting prices from $486,796 (AL24 Heliarc) to $749,999 (Nazare), targeting high-net-worth water-sports enthusiasts globally. Since inception the company has built 170+ hulls, holds ABYC and NMMA certifications, and backs its boats with a true transferable lifetime hull warranty.

Name

Pavati

Legal name

Pavati

Website

https://pavati.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pavati is a privately held Oregon-based manufacturer of 100% aluminum unibody luxury wake and surf boats, selling fully customized AL24, AL26, and upcoming Nazare models direct-to-consumer to high-net-worth water-sports enthusiasts at $487K–$750K+.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Wake Boats

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Semi-Custom & Series Production Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAM)

Keywords

• Aluminum wake boats
• Custom boat manufacturing
• Recreational powerboats
• Wakeboard boats
• Luxury marine craft

Headquarters

HQ city

White City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Wake Boat Sales: Bespoke aluminum wake boats sold directly to customers with starting prices from $486,796 to over $749,999. Full customization from exterior color to interior layout, audio systems, and surf technology. Revenue from initial boat sale including base model and upgrades.
2. Merchandise and Accessories: Sale of branded merchandise including Adirondack chairs ($2,000), beach towels ($100), t-shirts ($45-80), and other branded accessories through the Pavati shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pavati designs, manufactures, and sells custom aluminum wake boats built to buyer specifications for wakeboarding and wakesurfing. Each hull is fabricated in aluminum rather than the fiberglass used by mainstream competitors, and boats are configured per order with selected ballast, tower, upholstery, audio, and engine packages. The product is targeted at affluent individual water-sports buyers seeking a durable, customized towboat.

Product overview

Pavati is a luxury aluminum wake boat manufacturer offering a portfolio of four distinct wake boat models across two series. The AL Series includes the AL24 Heliarc (24-foot with power-folding tower) and AL26 Heliarc (26-foot yacht-certified platform), while the Eclipse Hard Top Series features the AL24 Eclipse and AL26 Eclipse with revolutionary all-aluminum unibody hard-top construction. The upcoming Nazare represents a next-generation flagship surf boat. Beyond boats, Pavati offers modular technology systems including the Rip Tide 6.0 Surf System with G.O.A.T. Ballast, Heliarc and Eclipse tower systems, Garmin Command Center with EmpirBus integration, WetSounds premium audio, and Lumishore LED lighting. The company also provides extensive customization options for interiors, upholstery, flooring (GatorStep), and finishes, plus a merchandise line of branded accessories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rip Tide Surf System: Advanced surf technology system delivering customizable wave performance
• Heliarc Power Tower
• Eclipse Hard-Top Tower
• GOAT Ballast System
• Alpha Chair

Products and services

• Custom aluminum wake boats Build-to-order aluminum-hull wake boats configured per buyer for wakeboarding and wakesurfing, with selectable ballast, tower, upholstery, audio, and engine packages. Sold to individual recreational boat buyers seeking a premium, customized towboat.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top speed up to 50 MPH with LT4 650HP engine
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

Integration13 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GarmincoreTechnology or IntegrationGarmin provides the command center technology including 22-inch touchscreen displays, EmpirBus intelligence interface, Lake VU HD Ultra maps, autopilot systems, and surf screen displays integrated throughout Pavati boats.
• Wet SoundscoreTechnology or IntegrationWet Sounds provides premium marine audio systems including tower speakers, cabin speakers, and subwoofers. Pavati features the largest factory-installed Wet Sounds system with up to 18 speakers delivering 9000W.
• LumishorecoreTechnology or IntegrationLumishore provides LED lighting control systems and RGB lighting technology throughout Pavati boats, enabling the extensive marine RGB lighting options.
• GatorStepcoreTechnology or IntegrationGatorStep provides marine-grade boat decking flooring with premium non-slip texture. Used throughout interior and swim platform. Custom designs available.
• IndmarcoreTechnology or IntegrationIndmar provides marine engines including the Raptor Series 6.2L Supercharged (575HP) and LT4 Supercharged (650HP) engines paired with V-Drive transmissions.
• ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council)coreOthersPavati boats are ABYC and NMMA certified, meeting safety and construction standards for marine vessels.
• NMMA (National Marine Manufacturers Association)coreOthersPavati boats are ABYC and NMMA certified, meeting safety and construction standards for marine vessels.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Axis Wake Research: Axis Wake Research is Malibu Boats' value-oriented wake boat brand, targeting entry-level buyers with simplified features. Adjacent competitor serving the same broad customer demand pool as Pavati, albeit at a much lower price point.
• Tigé Boats: Tigé Boats manufactures premium inboard wake and surf boats (now under the Indmar Marine Group umbrella). Overlapping V-drive wake boat category, similar target buyer, and comparable proprietary surf-system branding.
• Malibu Boats: Malibu Boats (NASDAQ: MBUU) is the largest dedicated wake boat manufacturer in the U.S., producing Malibu and Axis wake boats. Direct competitor in the V-drive surf boat category serving the same affluent wake-sports buyer with similar price points and feature sets.
• Supra Boats: Supra Boats produces premium wake and surf boats under the same Indmar Marine Group ownership as Tigé. Competes in the same V-drive wake boat space with similar proprietary surf system technology (Swell Surf).
• Moomba Boats: Moomba Boats offers more affordable inboard wake boats under Skier's Choice. Indirect price-point competitor but operates in the same V-drive wake boat category, often serving as the entry point that buyers trade up from.
• Centurion Boats: Centurion Boats produces premium V-drive wake boats known for the "Ramsom" surf system and custom builds. Directly comparable in product positioning, customer demographic, and feature-driven differentiation approach.
• Nautique (Correct Craft): Correct Craft's Nautique brand is a long-established premium wake boat builder with strong tournament-level credibility. Direct competitor at the high end of the wake boat market with similar custom-build and surf-system innovation.
• Heyday Wake Boats: Heyday produces value-priced wake boats targeting first-time buyers and water sports families. While positioned below Pavati on price, competes for the same discretionary recreational boating budget.
• MasterCraft Boat Company: MasterCraft (NASDAQ: MCFT) is a premium wake, surf, and towboat manufacturer competing head-to-head with Pavati in the high-end V-drive segment. Comparable premium pricing, similar pro-team marketing strategy, and overlapping dealer/customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Cruisers Yachts: Cruisers Yachts is a long-established U.S. recreational boat manufacturer producing premium sport and bowrider boats. Not a direct wake boat competitor, but a comparable U.S.-based premium recreational boat builder with overlapping supplier base and customer demographics.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pavatiwake

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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