Osprey Marine Composites, Inc

What Osprey Marine Composites, Inc does

Osprey Marine Composites, Inc, doing business as Osprey Marine Restorations, is a privately held marine repair and restoration service provider founded in 1988 by Garry Williams and currently owned by Tim Kraus. The company is headquartered at Herrington Harbour North Marina in Tracy's Landing, Maryland, operating from a four-bay, 10,000 sq. ft. environmentally controlled facility with adjacent outdoor work area and access to marina travel lifts and hydraulic trailers capable of handling vessels up to 70 feet. It serves private boat and yacht owners along the US East Coast with services spanning collision and storm damage repair, full restorations and refits, custom fiberglass fabrication, fuel tank replacement, paint and gelcoat finishing, sandblasting, and teak restoration.

The company applies established composite fabrication methods — hand layup, vacuum bagging, and resin infusion — for fiberglass repair and structural reinforcement, complemented by HVLP spray paint application using premium marine coatings (Awlgrip, Imron, Interlux) and abrasive sandblasting for surface preparation. Service delivery is project-based, with all work scoped and quoted per inspection; the company also coordinates directly with marine insurance adjusters on collision and storm damage claims and acts as project integrator when specialty subcontractors are required. With approximately 7 employees, leadership comprising owner Tim Kraus, General Manager Buddy Rowe, and Estimator/Ambassador JJ Williams, Osprey generates revenue through one-time project fees across repair, refinishing, fabrication, and surface preparation work for the recreational marine sector.

Osprey is recognized as a 5-star facility by multiple marine insurance companies and maintains memberships in MTAM (Marine Traders Association of Maryland) and ABBRA (American Boat Builders & Repairers Association). The company's GTM motion is direct-to-consumer, with lead capture through a website quote request form, a published phone line (410-867-3022), and inbound referrals from satisfied customers and insurance carriers. No external funding rounds, parent company, or public market listing are indicated in the available data.

Name

Osprey Marine Composites, Inc

Legal name

Osprey Marine Restorations

Website

https://ospreycomposites.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Osprey Marine Restorations (founded 1988) is a privately held marine repair and restoration service provider in Tracy's Landing, Maryland, serving private boat and yacht owners along the US East Coast with fiberglass repair, refinishing, fabrication, and surface preparation from a 10,000 sq. ft. facility handling vessels up to 70 feet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Repair and Restoration Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Yacht & Recreational Boat Service & Refit (TLAKAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hull & Structural Repair (Steel/Aluminum, Plate Renewal, Coatings Prep) (TLAHAMAB), Marine Outfitting & Interior Refurbishment (TLAKAKAL), Piping, Mechanical & Auxiliaries Repair (Pumps, Valves, Heat Exchangers, Boilers) (IMAJAFAE)

Keywords

• Marine repair services
• Fiberglass boat restoration
• Yacht refit
• Gelcoat refinishing
• Composite boat fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Tracey's Landing, MD

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine Repair and Restoration Services: One-time project-based revenue from collision repair, storm damage restoration, full refits, and structural repairs for fiberglass boats and yachts. Services are priced per project with quotes provided upon inspection.
2. Refinishing and Finishing Services: Paint, gelcoat finishing, and teak restoration services. Revenue generated per vessel based on size and scope of refinishing work.
3. Specialty Fabrication: Custom fiberglass parts fabrication, fuel tank replacement, and specialty alterations for watercraft.
4. Surface Preparation Services: Sandblasting and abrasive surface preparation services for metal surfaces.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Osprey Marine Restorations provides expert repair, reconstruction, and refinishing services for fiberglass boats and yachts of all sizes up to 70 feet. The work spans collision and storm damage repair, full refits, sandblasting, custom composite fabrication, fuel tank replacement, paint/gelcoat finishing using premium marine coatings, and teak deck restoration. Services are delivered from a four-bay, 10,000 sq. ft. environmentally controlled facility at Herrington Harbour North marina.

Product overview

Osprey Marine Restorations is a marine repair and restoration service provider for fiberglass boats and yachts of all sizes. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services including collision/storm damage repair, full restorations and refits, sand blasting, custom fiberglass fabrication, fuel tank replacement, paint/gelcoat finishing, and teak restoration. The company operates from a four-bay, 10,000 sq. ft. environmentally controlled facility at Herrington Harbour North marina in Tracy's Landing, Maryland, with boat transport capabilities for vessels up to 70 feet. Founded in 1988, the company serves clients along the east coast with expertise in hand layup, vacuum bagging, and resin infusion composite techniques.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Collision/Storm Damage Repair Repair services for boats damaged by collisions or storms, including hull repairs and insurance claim coordination for private boat owners and insurance-claim referrals.
• Full Restorations/Refit Complete boat restoration and refit services including swim platform restoration, foredeck repair, keel repair, osmotic blister repair, shaft tube replacement, and V-berth restoration for fiberglass boats and yachts.
• Sand Blasting Services Abrasive blasting services to remove paint, primer, and rust from metal surfaces like sailboat keels and rudders for optimal paint preparation.
• Custom Fabrication Custom fiberglass fabrication for watercraft including specialty parts, alterations for equipment installation, rudder replacement, pedestal fabrication, keel fabrication, and bow thruster fabrication.
• Fuel Tank Replacement Fuel tank replacement services providing hull-side or topside access for tank removal and replacement without removing the boat's power plant.
• Paint/Gelcoat Finishing Vessel painting and refinishing services up to 60 feet using products like Awlgrip and Imron, utilizing high volume low pressure (HVLP) spray equipment with compressed clean air system.
• Teak Restoration Teak deck and woodwork restoration including cleaning, sanding, sealing, repairs, and replacement of teak pieces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Vessels restored to original appearance after collision, storm damage, or osmotic blister repair
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 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

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• InterluxminorOthersPaint and coatings brand featured as a partner/supplier on the Osprey website. Interlux provides marine coatings and paint products used in restoration and refinishing services.
• AWL GRIPminorOthersPremium marine paint brand featured as a partner/supplier. AWL GRIP is used by Osprey's certified paint expert for vessel refinishing projects.
• MTAM – Marine Traders Association of MarylandminorOthersRegional industry trade association. Osprey is a member, providing networking and industry credibility benefits.
• ABBRA – American Boat Builders & Repairers AssociationminorOthersNational trade association for boat builders and repairers. Osprey maintains membership for industry recognition and networking.
• Marine Insurance CompaniescoreOthersMultiple insurance companies recognize Osprey as a 5-star facility and refer policyholders for collision and storm damage repairs. Osprey works directly with insurance adjusters on claim assessment and cost agreements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Zimmerman Marine Inc. Mid-Atlantic boatyard and service company providing repairs, refits, and custom fiberglass work for yacht owners in the Chesapeake region; competes for the same East Coast customer base.
• Annapolis Gelcoat and Restoration: Owned by the same principal (Tim Kraus) and operates out of Annapolis; offers closely overlapping gelcoat, paint, and fiberglass restoration services to the same Chesapeake Bay boat-owner customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Safe Harbor Marinas: Largest US marina and boatyard operator with extensive in-yard service capacity for fiberglass repair, painting, and refits across many East Coast locations; overlaps with Osprey in the same customer workflow.
• Derecktor Shipyards: Established yacht repair and conversion yard on the East Coast offering large-vessel structural repair, refits, and paint; comparable scope though typically larger vessels than Osprey's 70-ft cap.
• The Hinckley Company: Long-established East Coast yacht builder and service network with multiple yards providing fiberglass repair, refits, and paint services to yacht owners; broader premium brand but directly comparable service lines.
• BoatUS / GEICO Marine Insurance approved repair network: BoatUS and its affiliated insurance/consumer brand route policyholders to approved repair facilities for the same collision and storm damage work Osprey performs, making it a direct comparator on the insurance-driven demand channel.

Regional players

• Merrill Stevens Yachts: Long-standing yacht repair and refit yard primarily serving the Southeast US/Florida market with comparable fiberglass, paint, and refit capabilities; a regional rather than direct competitor but serves the same insurance and owner-driven demand.
• Yankee Marine Services / Yacht Yard: Regional New England boatyard offering similar hull repair, painting, and refit services for yachts and recreational vessels in a comparable East Coast geography.
• Dare Marina / Edgewater Yacht Service: Mid-Atlantic marinas offering on-site fiberglass repair, paint, and refit services that overlap with Osprey's offerings for similar vessel sizes.

Others

• American Boat Builders & Repairers Association (ABBRA): National trade association Osprey belongs to that connects the company to peer boatbuilders and repairers, suppliers, and insurance partners; serves as an industry ecosystem node rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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