DLBA is a naval architecture and marine engineering firm which provides consulting services for the design and construction management of a variety of boats: motor yachts such as Alamshar and Foners (formerly Fortuna) commissioned by foreign nobility, fiberglass recreational boats like Mastercraft’s Aviara series, and aluminum workboats like Kayak Express. We specialize in high-performance marine craft design and engineering, yet support all types of vessels and clients from record-setting high-speed race boats to commercial marine tugs and barges like Capt Bud. DLBA is a division of Gibbs & Cox, Inc.