In The Beginning

In 1996 Jeff Rhodes started Coastal Craft Welded Aluminum Boats Ltd. with the desire to provide strong, safe and functional aluminum boats. The early boat design was focused primarily on the needs of the work boat industry. Small commuter boats, crew boats and water taxis were in high demand and Coastal Craft was successful at establishing an excellent reputation for producing and servicing these high quality rugged boats. It was the quality of the boats and the attention to their customer's needs that launched Coastal Craft Boats into the industry leading position that they are in today. The company and boats have earned an unmatched reputation not just in the aluminum boat industry, but in the small yacht industry for their high quality and attention to detail. New product innovation and the constant desire to offer more value to their customers are just a few contributing factors to the ongoing success of the company.

Evolution of Design

Timeless designs and enduring quality never go out of style. At Coastal Craft we have always offered functional designs that never compromise the integrity of the boat. This approach has attributed to the overall success of the line up of boats the company has offered over the past 12 years. Good designs should incorporate safety, functionality, convenience, quality and style. Safety is always of foremost importance when considering design. The boat should be designed for the purpose it was intended for. It must be seaworthy and uncompromised in the conditions it was intended to be used. Stability and strength are never compromised for a more desirable interior layout. Details such as wide side decks with high rails, good handholds both outside and inside, aggressive non-slip deck coatings for sure footing, safe passageways between deck levels, the use of high quality hatches, windows and doors, unrestricted sight lines form all helm positions, adequate deck scuppers, watertight compartments and bulkheads through out, proper bilge water evacuation, fire suppression systems, etc... All attribute to a safe and functional design. A good design is a functional design. A true test of a yachts functionality comes with time. The more time one spends living and cruising on board a boat will determine if the boat's designers considered the actual vessel usage and not just looks when deciding on what details to incorporate into the boat. Features that may look good on display at a boat show, may not fair so well in the real live world of boating where the environment is dynamic and structures are continuously strained and tested.   

In-House

Our in-house production departments include; aluminum and stainless steel fabrication and welding, wood joinery and cabinet making, yacht painting and finishing, upholstery and canvass making, mechanical/electrical rigging and installations, service and maintenance, engineering and design and administration. These complete in-house capabilities have allowed us to develop and add new innovative ideas and features into our products. As well we are able to seamlessly incorporate our customer’s requests and design details into their boats. With so much detail under one roof, our customers and guests are treated to a real hands-on experience while on tour in our production facility. As they walk thru each department and interact with our crew, they sense the strong presences of Work Pride.

Quality & Attention to Detail

Coastal Craft Boats are recognized for their high quality and attention to detail. We understand that by offering the highest quality products while maintaining good corporate practices, we’ll be a strong partner to our customers and future customers for years to come. We realize that constant learning is the key to being a leader. Learning is what makes us better as a company and as individuals.