EagleCraft Boats

What EagleCraft Boats does

EagleCraft Boats Inc. is a custom aluminum boat builder founded in 1985 in Campbell River, British Columbia, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bryton Marine Group (the largest privately owned welded aluminum boat builder in North America with 500+ employees and five brand portfolio). The company designs and manufactures bespoke vessels from 28.5' to 49' across three primary categories: recreational cruisers (34' to 47' including a flagship 42' Cruiser and 47' Pilothouse), landing craft (32' to 49' series plus a Hybrid Landing Craft with integrated dive lift), and commercial craft (31' to 43' including a Response Class Patrol vessel). All hulls are built from marine-grade 5086 H116 aluminum plate (5/16" bottom, 1/2" propeller tunnels, 1/4" sides) engineered for 3,000+ hours of annual operation in rough West Coast conditions, with proprietary soundproofing systems achieving 70-75dB at cruise and 1-1.5" closed-cell foam insulation throughout.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer, made-to-order model: customers select a hull via an online Build-A-Boat configurator and engage in a multi-month collaborative design process with weekly photo updates during construction. Pricing is quote-based with a 48-hour callback guarantee and no published price list; secondary revenue comes from certified pre-owned vessel resales ($249K-$899K USD). Propulsion and electronics are sourced through strategic OEM partnerships with Mercury Marine, Yamaha, Volvo Penta, and Garmin. Distribution is primarily direct factory sales from Campbell River with international shipments to the USA, Russia, Norway, Chile, and Arctic Canada, supported by participation in Seattle and Vancouver boat shows and an active social/YouTube content presence.

EagleCraft serves four primary customer segments: discerning recreational boaters seeking luxury finishes on commercial-grade hulls, commercial marine operators (water taxis, crew boats, research vessels) needing Transport Canada–compliant workboats, government agencies (port authorities, BC Hydro, municipal police) requiring mission-specific patrol and crew vessels, and landing craft/sea truck operators needing high-capacity cargo and personnel transport to remote locations. The customer base is anchored by named accounts including Nanaimo Port Authority (NPA Osprey pilot/patrol vessel), Hakai Beach Management, BC Hydro, Sugloo Marine Services (Arctic Mackenzie River supply), Oceanfix.ca Ventures, and Vancouver City Police, indicating a balanced mix of wealthy retail, commercial, and institutional buyers served by a single boutique brand under the Bryton Marine Group umbrella.

Name

EagleCraft Boats

Legal name

EagleCraft Boats Inc.

Website

https://eaglecraft.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EagleCraft Boats is a Canadian custom aluminum boat builder founded in 1985 in Campbell River, BC, serving recreational, commercial, government, and landing-craft customers with 28.5' to 49' bespoke vessels built on marine-grade 5086 H116 aluminum hulls. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Bryton Marine Group, the company operates direct-to-factory with quote-based pricing and OEM propulsion partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Aluminum Boat Manufacturing

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Landing Craft & Amphibious Workboats (LCM/LCT-style, Beaching Craft) (IMAJADAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Day Cruiser, Bowrider & Runabout Manufacturing (IMAJAEAI)

Keywords

• Custom aluminum boats
• Recreational cruisers
• Landing craft
• Commercial vessels
• Marine manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Campbell River

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Aluminum Boat Sales: EagleCraft builds custom aluminum boats from 28.5 feet to 49 feet in various configurations (recreational cruisers, landing craft, commercial vessels, government boats). Each boat is built to customer specifications with pricing quoted through consultation. Revenue is generated through one-time custom vessel sales.
2. Pre-Owned Boat Sales: Sale of previously owned EagleCraft vessels including 29' Walkaround (2021), 36' Cruiser (2020), 40' Cruiser (2011), 42' Cruiser (2026), 47' Pilothouse (2009), and 31' Cruiser (2012).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

EagleCraft Boats manufactures custom aluminum vessels ranging from 28.5' to 49' across three primary product categories: recreational cruisers, landing craft, and commercial/government vessels. Each boat is built to customer specifications using marine-grade 5086 H116 aluminum, with in-house design and engineering, extensive customization through their Build-A-Boat program, and delivery from their Campbell River, BC manufacturing facility. The company combines commercial-grade hull durability with luxury finishes, serving individual boaters, commercial marine operators, and government agencies.

Product overview

EagleCraft Boats is a custom aluminum boat builder founded in 1985, manufacturing premium recreational cruisers, landing craft, and commercial vessels. The product portfolio includes: Recreational Craft (34' to 47' cruisers and pilothouse models), Landing Craft (32' to 49' series plus Hybrid Landing Craft for diving operations), and Commercial Craft (31' to 43' vessels including Response Class Patrol boats). All vessels are built on proven commercial hull designs with in-house engineering and customization through their Build-A-Boat program. The company operates under Bryton Marine Group and holds Canada's Best Managed Companies Platinum Club designation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 34' Cruiser Entry-level recreational cruiser built on proven commercial hull design, featuring twin outboard or diesel power options, customizable cabin layouts, and yacht-like finish with commercial-grade durability for individual boat owners seeking dependable recreational vessels.
• 36' Cruiser Mid-size recreational cruiser with multiple layout options including 2-stateroom configurations, available with twin Mercury V10 400's, Volvo Penta D6 440 DPI, SeaKeeper 3, and optional trailer-ready configuration for individual boaters.
• 38' Cruiser Versatile recreational cruiser available with multiple powertrain options including twin Mercury V12 600hp Verado engines (first in Canada), twin Yamaha 450 XTO, triple engine configurations, or Volvo Penta diesels, with beam increase options up to 13' for walk-around deck layout.
• 42' Cruiser Flagship recreational cruiser featuring quad Yamaha 450HP outboards (Canada's first aluminum boat with Quad 450s), 600-gallon fuel capacity, Seakeeper gyroscopic stabilizer, Garmin Electronics with FLIR camera, air conditioning, 12 KW generator, and three in-deck insulated fish boxes.
• 45' Cruiser Large recreational cruiser with extensive customization options including multiple engine configurations (Quad Yamaha 450 XTO's, Quad Mercury V10 400's, Triple Mercury V12 600's, Twin Diesels), command bridge option, and multiple cabin designs.
• 47' Pilot House Premium pilothouse cruiser with enclosed command bridge, twin Volvo Penta D6-370 DPH diesel engines, high-quality wood veneer interiors, dual station controls, and spacious entertainment areas including flybridge sun pad.
• 32' Landing Craft Compact landing craft with 5,000 lb carrying capacity, hydraulically operated ramp, on-board crane, deck space, and low draft, designed for transporting supplies, equipment, and vehicles to remote locations without dock facilities.
• 36' Landing Craft Medium landing craft with 7,000 lb carrying capacity for full-size trucks, multiple power options including outboard configurations with 240-300 US gallon fuel capacity, designed for commercial cargo and vehicle transport.
• 38' Landing Craft Industrial landing craft with 7,500 lb carrying capacity, 12-passenger capacity, 240-400 US gallon fuel options, featuring hydraulically operated ramp and heavy-duty deck construction for industrial and commercial use.
• 43' Landing Craft Large landing craft with approximately 43' deck length and 51' overall length, carrying up to 18,500 lbs or 2 full-size trucks, with multiple power options including outboard and diesel configurations.
• 46' Landing Craft Extra-large landing craft with 20,000-24,000 lb carrying capacity, available with 14'6" or 16' beam options, accommodating 2 full-size trucks with 500-600 US gallon fuel capacity for heavy commercial cargo operations.
• 49' Landing Craft Largest landing craft model with extended deck length for maximum cargo capacity, built to exact specifications for mission-specific commercial operations including Arctic supply transport and remote location delivery.
• HLC Series (Hybrid Landing Craft) Innovative hybrid landing craft combining traditional landing craft features with integrated dive lift, hydraulic forward ramp and dive elevator lowering 5+ feet below waterline, ranging from 31' to 38' with configurations for diving, cargo, and passenger transport.
• 31' Commercial Craft Compact commercial vessel based on proven small passenger vessel hull design, featuring 11' beam, 12-passenger capacity, Transport Canada compliant, available with outboard or diesel power options for water taxi and crew boat operators.
• 33' Commercial Craft Mid-size commercial vessel suitable for water taxi, crew boat, and research vessel applications, featuring 12,000-14,000 lb displacement with customizable layouts for passenger and crew transport operations.
• 37' Commercial Craft Larger commercial craft with 18,000-25,000 lb displacement, multiple fuel configurations with 300-500 US gallon outboard or 300-400 US gallon diesel options, operates with 60 ton ticket for heavy commercial passenger and cargo transport.
• 39' Commercial Craft Multi-purpose commercial vessel available as commercial boat or Response Class Patrol configuration, 39'3" length with v-drive, jet pump, or surface drive propulsion options, max 12 passengers plus helmsman for research, patrol, and commercial operations.
• 43' Response Class Patrol Vessel Multi-mission patrol vessel from the Response Vessel Class designed for port security, vessel interception, environmental monitoring, search and rescue, and VIP transport, with multiple propulsion options including v-drive, jet drives, or surface drives for government and commercial security operations.
• Build-A-Boat Customization Program Interactive online boat builder and bespoke customization program allowing customers to select models and customize features including hull colors, propulsion systems (outboard/diesel), electronics packages (Garmin, Raymarine), safety packages, fishing equipment, and interior finishes, followed by consultation with EagleCraft team for bespoke vessel design and price estimate within 48 hours.
• Pre-Owned Boats Certified pre-owned EagleCraft vessels including 29' Walkaround, 31' to 47' cruisers, and pilothouse models, with each pre-owned boat meeting quality and performance standards with various price points listed in USD and CAD.

Quantifiable outcome

• 800+ vessels operating on the coast
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and standard.

• Bryton Marine GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2024Parent company and strategic partner. Bryton Marine Group is the largest privately owned builder of welded aluminum boats for commercial and recreational markets in North America. EagleCraft operates as an independent brand within the portfolio while sharing common principles, planning guidelines, and goals. Bryton Marine Group includes All American Marine, BRIX Marine, EagleCraft, Renaissance Marine Group, and KingFisher Boats. Headquartered in Vernon B.C. with over 500 employees and #1 market share for welded aluminum boats in North America.
• YamahacoreTechnology or Integration · 14 December 2023Technology partnership for high-horsepower outboard integration. EagleCraft became the first aluminum boat builder in Canada to equip a vessel with Quad Yamaha 450HP outboards (42' Cruiser). Custom transom engineering required for the quad 450HP installation generating 1,800HP total. Yamaha provides the highest-horsepower outboard engines in production today.
• Mercury MarinecoreTechnology or Integration · 8 December 2021Strategic technology partnership for outboard engine integration. EagleCraft became the first Canadian company to install twin Mercury 7.6-liter V12 600hp Verado outboards on the 38' Cruiser model. The partnership enables EagleCraft to offer industry-leading propulsion technology in custom aluminum vessels. Mercury Marine is a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) and the world's leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines.
• Volvo PentamajorTechnology or IntegrationEngine partnership for diesel-powered vessels. EagleCraft installs Volvo Penta D4, D6, and D9 series diesel engines across their cruiser, commercial, and government vessel lineup. Common configurations include D6-370, D6-440, and D9-500 engines with various drive options including V-drives, DPH stern drives, and jet drives.
• GarminstandardTechnology or IntegrationElectronics partnership. Garmin electronics suites are offered as standard or optional equipment across EagleCraft vessel lineup, including chart plotters, radar, transducers, VHF radios, and integrated autopilot systems. Examples include Garmin 12" and 16" displays, 18" radar domes, and FLIR camera integration.
• Daigle Welding & Marine Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal design partner and founding company. Daigle Welding & Marine Ltd. of Campbell River, B.C. designed and built EagleCraft custom aluminum boats since 1985. Company founder Steve Daigle designed vessels in partnership with naval architect Felipe Garcia. The company was acquired by Bryton Marine Group and rebranded as EagleCraft Boats.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• All American Marine: Another Bryton Marine Group brand specializing in aluminum passenger vessels, research boats, and custom builds. Direct overlap in materials, B2B/government customer base, and high-end custom mission profiles.
• Munson Boats: Family-owned Pacific Northwest builder of welded aluminum commercial and recreational boats. Comparable materials (5086 aluminum), commercial-grade hulls, and government/commercial customer mix.
• KingFisher Boats: Direct sister brand within Bryton Marine Group building welded aluminum recreational and commercial boats. Highly comparable on materials (aluminum), customer overlap (Pacific Northwest), and product mix (cruisers, workboats).
• NorthRiver Boats: Oregon-based welded aluminum boat manufacturer of offshore cruisers and commercial vessels. Comparable product categories (aluminum hull cruisers, workboats) and West Coast market focus.
• Hike Metal Products: Canadian builder of aluminum patrol vessels, workboats, and high-speed craft for government and commercial customers. Direct overlap in materials, Canadian manufacturing footprint, and government/defense customer segments.
• Armstrong Marine: Custom aluminum workboat and patrol vessel builder serving government and commercial operators. Comparable in mission-specific custom builds, aluminum construction, and government procurement exposure.
• Alumaweld Boats: Independent Pacific Northwest builder of welded aluminum sport fishing, commercial, and work boats. Closely comparable on hull construction, target geography, and use cases (fishing, government, commercial).
• Giddings Boat Works: Custom aluminum boat builder serving commercial, government, and recreational customers. Comparable materials (welded aluminum), high-end custom positioning, and government/commercial mission profiles.

Regional players

• Hewes Boat Company: Aluminum boat builder focused on the US West Coast/Alaska market with rugged fishing and utility craft. Comparable aluminum construction and Pacific/Arctic use cases, though smaller and more recreational-focused than EagleCraft.

Broad incumbents

• Brunswick Corporation: Parent of Mercury Marine (EagleCraft's propulsion partner) and major boat brands including Boston Whaler. Broad incumbent in recreational marine with overlapping propulsion technology and broader aluminum boat offerings at scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/EagleCraft
• Facebookfacebook.com/eaglecraftboats
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eaglecraft-boats
• Instagraminstagram.com/eaglecraft_custom_boats

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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