Nordlund Boat Company
A Legacy of Pacific Northwest Craftsmanship
Founded in 1958, Nordlund Boat Company is one of the most enduring custom yacht builders on the American West Coast. Family-owned and shaped by a deep maritime culture, the yard has earned a reputation for building practical, seaworthy yachts designed for long-range adventure and real-world use. Over six decades later, Nordlund remains a benchmark for robust construction, honest design, and hands-on craftsmanship.
Nordlund is a true custom builder. Every yacht is created as a one-off project, shaped around the specific operational needs and lifestyle of its owner. The shipyard designs and constructs each yacht entirely in-house — from naval architecture and engineering to hull construction, joinery, mechanical systems, and final outfitting. This direct collaboration ensures that every Nordlund yacht is coherent, functional, and perfectly suited to its owner’s vision.
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Yachts Designed for Exploration & Utility
Specialising in displacement and semi-displacement motor yachts typically between 60 and 120 feet, Nordlund focuses on vessels that prioritise seaworthiness, range and reliability. Many of their yachts are designed for sportfishing, adventure cruising, or hybrid expedition use, combining rugged outdoor capability with practical, understated interiors. This is a shipyard for owners who value substance over spectacle.
Located in Tacoma, Washington, Nordlund operates from a multi-bay facility capable of building and maintaining yachts up to approximately 120 feet. Their site includes dedicated workshops for metalwork, carpentry, painting, laminating, mechanical and electrical systems. Alongside new construction, the yard provides comprehensive refit and maintenance services, offering long-term support throughout the life of each vessel.
A Shipyard Built on Trust
Nordlund maintains a close, long-term relationship with each owner, often working with the same families across multiple generations. Their yachts are delivered with detailed technical documentation, maintenance guidance and full operational support — reflecting the yard’s belief in reliability, transparency and care long after launch. Nordlund appeals to those who seek a yacht built for purpose: capable in rough seas, easy to maintain, intelligently engineered and designed to stand the test of time. It is a shipyard defined not by fashion, but by confidence, craft and a commitment to building yachts that work anywhere in the world.
Notable Yachts in the Fleet
Nordlund’s fleet reflects the yard’s philosophy: purposeful, seaworthy and engineered for demanding private use. Highlights include: 80–90 ft Sportfisherman Series – Among Nordlund’s signature builds, these long-range sportfishing and cruising yachts combine substantial volume with exceptional offshore capability. Custom 115 ft Expedition Yacht – A fully bespoke long-range explorer featuring extended range, large tender storage and an operational layout tailored for independent cruising. 70–76 ft Cruising Motoryachts – Versatile semi-displacement yachts known for their efficient hulls, robust engineering and practical interior configurations suitable for extended family cruising. 105 ft Long-Range Cruiser – A standout example of Nordlund’s custom DNA, with a functional pilothouse, generous outdoor deck spaces and the systems architecture for serious bluewater passage-making.
Future Projects & Shipyard Direction
As a custom builder, Nordlund’s future is defined by its clients. The yard continues to see strong interest in: Next-generation expedition-style cruisers between 90 and 120 feet, with increased range, larger tender capacity and hybrid operational profiles. Modernised sportfisherman concepts, blending traditional Nordlund lines with updated superstructures, lighter composite work and enhanced performance. Owner-operator friendly yachts in the 60–80 ft range, incorporating new ergonomics, simplified systems and efficient hull designs tailored for long-term private cruising. Refit and sustainability upgrades, including repowering programmes, electrical modernisation and emissions-conscious mechanical packages.
