What Hydra-Sports Custom Boats, LLC does

HCB Yachts (legal entity: Hydra-Sports Custom Boats, LLC) is a U.S. manufacturer of custom-built luxury center console yachts, headquartered in Vonore, Tennessee. The company designs, engineers, and assembles six in-house models spanning 39 to 65 feet under the HCB Center Console Yachts brand — Speciale, Lujo, Campeón, Sueños RXV 53', Sueños GIX 56', and the 65' Estrella — the last of which was launched in 2024 as the first product in the trademarked "Mega Center Console Yacht" category. Buyers configure hull, propulsion, electronics, and interior selections through HCB's online Yacht Builder design tool, and the company operates a direct-to-consumer sales motion supplemented by branded "annex" showrooms such as Shock Boats in Newport Beach, California. The target customer is the high-net-worth sportfishing and luxury family-boating buyer who wants a made-to-order large center console, often used in offshore tournament and cruise applications.

The revenue model rests on three streams: new yacht sales (with disclosed trade-in, financing, and worldwide delivery support), parts and accessories sold through an e-commerce portal, and post-sale service and warranty work. HCB has additionally launched an HCB Apparel merchandising sub-brand, extending monetization beyond the hull itself. Distribution beyond Vonore is executed through partner annex locations and direct international delivery in France, Mexico, Costa Rica, Dubai, Santo Domingo, and the wider Caribbean. The company markets through Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, and runs a careers page on BambooHR, indicating a meaningful in-house manufacturing and back-office workforce.

The company is privately held as an LLC. The available disclosure does not include funding history, executive team details, financial statements, or AI/ML capabilities. Defensible intellectual property in the public record consists of the trademarks "Mega Center Console Yacht™" and "Cross-Curved Glass." The business model is fundamentally asset-heavy custom manufacturing — fiberglass/composite hull construction, OEM propulsion integration, and bespoke interior finishing — executed through a relatively small model range with long lead times and high average selling prices rather than high unit volume.

Name

Hydra-Sports Custom Boats, LLC

Legal name

HCB Center Console Yachts

Website

https://hydrasports.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HCB Yachts (Hydra-Sports Custom Boats, LLC) is a Vonore, Tennessee–based custom builder of luxury center console yachts from 39 to 65 feet, selling direct-to-consumer through an online configurator and partner annexes to high-net-worth sportfishing and family boating buyers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Center Console Yachts

NAICS

Boat Building (336612)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Semi-Custom Luxury Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Semi-Custom & Series Production Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAM), Luxury Yacht Systems Integration & Commissioning (Shipyard) (IMAJAMAI)

Keywords

• Luxury center console yachts
• Custom yacht manufacturing
• Sportfishing yachts
• Marine hull design
• Yacht customization

Headquarters

HQ city

Vonore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Yacht Sales: HCB generates primary revenue through the sale of custom-built luxury center console yachts. Each vessel is built to customer specification through their Yacht Builder design tool, with numerous intricate customization options available. Models range from 39 feet (Speciale) to 65 feet (Estrella).
2. Parts and Accessories: Revenue generated from the HCB Online Store selling factory replacement parts and accessories for yacht maintenance and repairs.
3. Service and Warranty: Service revenue from technical support, warranty work, and customer service operations. The company provides worldwide delivery and on-site tech support, having serviced customers in France, Mexico, Costa Rica, Dubai, Santo Domingo, Caribbean, and all coastal states from Texas to Connecticut.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Hydra-Sports Custom Boats, LLC (HCB Yachts) designs and manufactures custom-built luxury center console yachts in six models ranging from 39 feet to 65 feet, with each vessel configured to buyer specifications via the Yacht Builder design tool. The company sells factory replacement parts and branded apparel through its own channels, and provides worldwide delivery and on-site warranty/technical service across U.S. coastal states and international locations.

Product overview

HCB Yachts (Hydra-Sports Custom Boats, LLC) is a manufacturer of premium center console yachts offering six distinct models across various sizes: the 65' Estrella (world's largest Mega Center Console Yacht™), Sueños GIX (56'), Sueños RXV (53'), Campeón (48'), Lujo (42'), and Speciale (39'). The company provides fully customizable yachts through their online Yacht Builder tool, complemented by customer service including worldwide delivery, and maintains an Annex Locations dealer network. HCB positions itself as combining high-class luxury and comfort with performance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 65' Estrella Center Console Yacht The world's largest center console yacht, marketed as the first ever Mega Center Console Yacht. Features a large cockpit, a cabin twice the size of other center consoles, standard bow and stern thrusters, a 1,730 gallon fuel capacity for long-range cruising, European-inspired bow seating, and a walk-in machine room for protected access to mechanical systems. Built to customer specification for affluent individual buyers seeking mega-yacht comfort in a center console format.
• Sueños GIX (56') Center Console Yacht 56-foot center console yacht positioned as part of the new era of HCB's Sueños family of luxury center console yachts. Built to custom specification for individual luxury buyers seeking large-format center console cruising and sportfishing.
• Sueños RXV (53') Center Console Yacht 53-foot center console yacht in the Sueños family. Configurable via the Yacht Builder design tool for individual buyers who want a luxury center console in the mid-50-foot range.
• Campeón (48') Center Console Yacht 47' 6" center console yacht with state-of-the-art digital systems, integrated entertainment, sophisticated hull design, and luxurious capabilities. Available with Quad 600 Mercury or Quad 450 Yamaha engine packages and designed for sportfishing, cruising, and entertaining.
• Lujo (42') Center Console Yacht 42-foot center console yacht offering luxury and comfort features, configurable for family boating, sportfishing, and day-cruising applications.
• Speciale (39') Center Console Yacht 38' 11" family-friendly center console yacht positioned as the entry-level luxury model. Features Cross-Curved non-glaring glass at the automotive-inspired helm station, three helm seats, three large displays, a spacious aft layout, and multiple engine configurations (Triple 300/350 Yamaha, Triple 425 Mercury, Twin 600 Mercury). Built for individual buyers comparing premium center console options.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• The Yacht Life TV ShowcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2025HCB has partnered with The Yacht Life TV show for brand exposure and content creation featuring HCB center console yachts. The partnership includes logo placement and content featuring HCB vessels on the television program, expanding brand reach to viewers of the yachting lifestyle show.
• Shock BoatsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHCB signed Shock Boats as a California annex location in the Newport Beach area. Shock Boats serves as the authorized HCB dealer for sales, service, and customer support in the Southern California region, providing localized access to the HCB Family experience.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Intrepid Powerboats: Custom powerboat builder offering semi-custom center consoles in overlapping size ranges; comparable on custom configurability, premium positioning, and direct sales to HNW buyers.
• Viking Yachts: Privately held New Jersey builder of large luxury sportfishing and convertible yachts overlapping HCB's high-end custom center console and convertible customer segments. Most relevant peer due to comparable size, custom build model, and HNW buyer focus.
• Invincible Boats: Custom semi-custom center console boat builder producing 33'-46' offshore fishing platforms, similar in custom craftsmanship, outboard configuration, and direct-to-consumer HNW customer focus.
• Scout Boats: Luxury center console and sportfishing boat manufacturer producing models in similar size brackets to HCB; comparable on customer persona, premium features, and outboard engine configurations.
• Yellowfin Yachts: Premium offshore center console builder known for large hybrid and bay boats; comparable to HCB on center console specialization, outboard power, and HNW sportfishing buyer overlap.
• Hatteras Yachts: Long-established luxury convertible and center console yacht manufacturer with comparable HNW customer base and custom semi-custom build approach, directly competing for buyers of large premium motor yachts.
• Grady-White Boats: Premium center console and dual console boat manufacturer competing directly with HCB's Lujo and Speciale tiers; relevant on shared buyer segment, dealer network, and family-sportfishing positioning.
• Pursuit Boats: Manufacturer of luxury offshore center console and dual console boats; competes with HCB at the entry-luxury through mid-luxury tiers of the center console market with similar HNW family and fishing buyers.
• Tiara Yachts: Luxury yacht manufacturer offering center console and express models with custom options; directly comparable to HCB on HNW buyer overlap, premium craftsmanship, and large center console positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Boston Whaler: Iconic recreational boat brand owned by Brunswick producing a broad portfolio including center consoles; overlaps with HCB on center console category but at broader, more accessible price points and much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/HCBCenterConsoleYachts
• Facebookfacebook.com/HCByachts
• Instagraminstagram.com/hcbyachts/?hl=en
• TikToktiktok.com/@hcbyachts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hydra-sports-custom-boats-llc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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