Since 1995, family-owned-and-operated Mathews Brothers has been building custom boats in Denton for Chesapeake Bay cruising, from a compact sport boat shaped by an Eastern Shore crabbing skiff to its new 51-foot flagship. Customers are invited into the build, choosing the layout and details while the shop combines traditional methods with modern composite construction. The company also keeps boats in service through repairs, refits, storage and brokerage, including dock-to-dock winter storage at Mathews Landing on the Choptank River.
Weaver BoatworksSince 1999, the Weaver family has built custom sportfish yachts in Tracys Landing, shaping each vessel around the owner’s input from project design through construction. The company’s builds range from bay boats to its largest yacht, the 97-foot “18 Reeler,” with a long record of completed vessels and an emphasis on hands-on craftsmanship and customer relationships.DEALE, MD
Reuben Smith’s Tumblehome BoatshopReuben Smith’s Tumblehome Boatshop restores historic and classic wooden boats and builds fully custom new ones in the Southern Adirondacks. Founded by Smith in 1997 and reestablished in its current location in 2012, the shop grew from a boatbuilding family tradition into a team working from a 6,000-square-foot facility across from the Hudson River. Clients are invited to follow their projects in person, while the shop’s True Process aims to return each restored boat to its original shape, character, and feel.WARRENSBURG, NY
Nautical Design IncIn western Pennsylvania, Nautical Design handcrafts custom boat seating and accessories, building everything in-house for vessels ranging from center consoles to superyachts. The company’s work is shaped around each boat’s layout and its owner’s needs, with designs reviewed digitally—including through augmented-reality previews—before skilled technicians fabricate and ship the finished component. Pete and June Carolas purchased the company in January 2023 and now operate it as a hands-on family team.NEW CASTLE, PA
Cutts & Case ShipyardSince 1965, Cutts & Case Shipyard has carried forward the legacy of yacht designer and builder Eddie Cutts Sr. in Oxford, Maryland, where Eddie Cutts Jr. and Ronnie Cutts now lead the yard. It is best known for preserving the character of wooden boats while applying the patented Cutts Method to custom yachts and older vessels.OXFORD, MD