Established in 2004, T-Tops Etc., LLC is a locally hand-crafted American manufacturer known across Delmarva for custom boat tops. Based in Harbeson, Delaware, it serves boat owners throughout the Mid-Atlantic and East Coast, fitting each top to the customer’s boat in-house rather than selling a boxed product.
Mathews Brothers LLCSince 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.DENTON, MD
Back Creek CanvasFounded in 2018 by Navy veteran and Naval Academy graduate Shawn D. James, Back Creek Canvas makes custom marine canvas and upholstery for boats around Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay. Based at Horn Point Harbor Marina, the shop draws on James’s sailing experience and training with certified Master Fabric Craftsmen to build canvas with clean finishes designed to withstand the elements. Back Creek Canvas is also certified as service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned.ANNAPOLIS, MD
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
Taylor Made ProductsTaylor Made Products manufactures boat accessories and customized marine components for OEM and aftermarket customers. Founded in 1908, the company has more than a century of experience in marine products, including custom canvas fabrication and marine glass solutions. Its facilities include in-house glass tempering and furnace operations in Payne, Ohio, and Templemore, Ireland.GLOVERSVILE, NY