Rogue Jet Boatworks

What Rogue Jet Boatworks does

Rogue Jet Boatworks is a privately held, founder-led manufacturer of premium all-welded aluminum jet boats headquartered in White City, Oregon. Founded in 1991 by Bruce Wassom, the company has operated continuously for 35 years with a small team (1-10 employees) and sells a portfolio of six boat series — Fastwater, Coastal, Chinook, Stealth, Yukon, and Landing Craft — covering both inboard jet propulsion optimized for shallow, technical waters and outboard configurations for coastal and nearshore use. All hulls are constructed from 5086 marine grade aluminum alloy, which the company cites as 40% stronger than standard aluminum, and each boat carries a 100% Lifetime Hull Warranty.

The company's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: customers contact Rogue Jet by phone or website form to receive custom quotes, with no public price list. A dedicated Government Division (operating at a separate subdomain) sells specialized configurations to law enforcement, search and rescue, fire and rescue, the National Park Service, and water resource management agencies. Adjacent revenue streams include the Guardian Trailer Division (custom aluminum trailers) and a Consignment Boats program that supports the secondary market. The company is independently and founder-owned, with no disclosed venture or private equity investment, and operates exclusively within the United States.

Rogue Jet's underlying technology platform is rooted in craft metalworking rather than software: handcrafted all-welded hull construction, marine-grade aluminum fabrication, and jet propulsion integration. There is no API, SDK, mobile app, or AI/ML component disclosed. The business is positioned as a niche, premium aluminum specialist serving both recreational and government end markets through a low-volume, high-touch sales model.

Name

Rogue Jet Boatworks

Legal name

Rogue Jet Boatworks

Website

https://roguejet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rogue Jet Boatworks is a privately held Oregon manufacturer of premium all-welded aluminum jet boats and trailers, serving recreational boaters and government agencies including law enforcement, search and rescue, fire/rescue, and the National Park Service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aluminum Boat Manufacturing

NAICS

Boat Building (336612), Ship and Boat Building (33661), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Fireboats & Emergency Response Craft (IMAJADAH)

Keywords

• Aluminum boat manufacturing
• Jet boat construction
• Marine aluminum trailers
• Law enforcement boats
• Search and rescue vessels

Headquarters

HQ city

White City

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

Revenue model

1. Boat Sales: Revenue generated from the sale of new premium aluminum boats across multiple series (Fastwater, Coastal, Chinook, Stealth, Yukon, Landing Craft). Both inboard jet boat and outboard model configurations available.
2. Consignment Boat Sales: Secondary market sales through consignment boats program, allowing customers to sell pre-owned Rogue Jet boats.
3. Custom Aluminum Trailers: Revenue from Guardian Trailer Division, selling custom aluminum trailers for boat transport.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rogue Jet Boatworks manufactures handcrafted, all-welded aluminum jet boats and outboard boats across multiple series (Fastwater, Coastal, Chinook, Stealth, Yukon, and Landing Craft) using 5086 marine grade aluminum alloy for recreational, commercial, and government use. The company also produces custom aluminum trailers through its Guardian Trailer Division and offers a consignment program for pre-owned boats. All boats carry a 100% Lifetime Hull Warranty.

Product overview

Rogue Jet Boatworks is a premium aluminum boat manufacturer offering a portfolio of all-welded aluminum watercraft across multiple series. The product lineup includes inboard jet boats specialized for shallow, technical conditions (Fastwater Series), outboard-powered coastal and nearshore boats (Coastal, Chinook, Stealth, Yukon Series), and rugged landing craft vessels. All boats are constructed from 5086 marine grade aluminum alloy with 100% Lifetime Hull Warranty. The company also offers custom aluminum trailers through its Guardian Trailer Division and serves commercial/government sectors with specialized law enforcement, search and rescue, and fire rescue vessels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Guardian Trailer Division: Custom aluminum trailers division of Rogue Jet Boatworks

Products and services

• Fastwater Series Recreational aluminum jet boat series designed for rivers, lakes, bays, estuaries, and adventure use; features all-welded 5086 marine grade aluminum construction with inboard jet propulsion for shallow-water capability. Targeted at individual recreational boaters and fishing/sporting enthusiasts.
• Coastal Series Sporting and fishing aluminum boat series engineered for lakes, bays, oceans, and estuaries; built with all-welded 5086 marine grade aluminum and outboard motor configurations for coastal environments. Targeted at individual sporting and fishing boaters.
• Chinook Series Aluminum boat series designed for sporting and fishing applications in rivers, lakes, bays, and estuaries; available in multiple configurations including Chinook XL Mid Engine CC and Chinook XL-XXL variants. All-welded 5086 marine grade aluminum construction.
• Stealth Series Aluminum boat series optimized for sporting and fishing use in rivers, lakes, bays, and estuaries; features all-welded aluminum construction with stealth-focused design elements. Targeted at individual sporting and fishing enthusiasts.
• Yukon Series Aluminum boat series designed for sporting, fishing, lakes, bays, estuaries, and nearshore environments; built with all-welded 5086 marine grade aluminum construction.
• Landing Craft Series Aluminum landing craft boat series designed for adventure applications in rivers, lakes, bays, oceans, and estuaries; features all-welded aluminum construction for rugged versatility.
• Commercial and Government Boats Commercial and government-specification boats including Law Enforcement Boats, Search and Rescue Boats, Water Resource Boats, National Park Service Boats, and Fire and Rescue Boats; sold through a dedicated Government Division. Targeted at federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Guardian Trailer Division (Custom Aluminum Trailers) Custom aluminum trailer division offering trailer solutions for transporting Rogue Jet boats; complementary trailer products for boat owners.
• Consignment Boat Sales Secondary market program that allows customers to sell pre-owned Rogue Jet boats through the company on a consignment basis.

Quantifiable outcome

• Aluminum boats are 20% lighter than fiberglass boats
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Alumaweld Boats: Alumaweld Boats is an Oregon-based manufacturer of all-welded aluminum boats for fishing, hunting, and workboat applications. Like Rogue Jet, they focus on heavy-gauge aluminum construction and rugged versatility.
• Hewes Craft: Hewes Craft produces aluminum boats for fishing, sporting, and commercial use, including shallow-water applications. They compete with Rogue Jet in the rugged aluminum boat segment.
• SAFE Boats International: SAFE Boats International manufactures aluminum boats for law enforcement, military, and first responder markets. They are a direct competitor to Rogue Jet's government division in the public safety boat segment.
• Thunder Jet Boats: Thunder Jet Boats manufactures aluminum jet boats with inboard jet propulsion, similar to Rogue Jet's Fastwater series. They are a direct competitor in the shallow-water jet boat segment.
• North River Boats: North River Boats is an Oregon-based manufacturer of rugged aluminum boats for offshore, fishing, and commercial use. They compete with Rogue Jet in all-welded aluminum construction and coastal/nearshore applications.
• Seaark Boats: Seaark Boats manufactures aluminum boats using heavy-gauge welded construction similar to Rogue Jet. They serve fishing, hunting, and commercial/government markets with comparable product offerings.
• Weldcraft Marine: Weldcraft Marine is an Idaho-based manufacturer of aluminum jet boats, including inboard jet models for shallow water fishing and recreational use. They are a direct competitor to Rogue Jet in the aluminum jet boat space with comparable product positioning.
• Duckworth Boats: Duckworth Boats manufactures aluminum welded boats for fishing, sport, and commercial use in the Pacific Northwest. They compete directly with Rogue Jet in the recreational and commercial aluminum boat market.

Broad incumbents

• Metal Shark Boats: Metal Shark is a large aluminum boat manufacturer with broad government and commercial offerings, including patrol boats, military vessels, and passenger boats. They are a broader incumbent in the public safety aluminum boat market where Rogue Jet competes.

Regional players

• Stabicraft: Stabicraft is a New Zealand-based aluminum boat manufacturer with similar all-welded construction and sport fishing applications. They are a regional player in the global aluminum boat market, comparable in construction philosophy but geographically non-overlapping with Rogue Jet.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rogue-jet-boatworks

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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