Despite her lightweight frame, she was engineered to be practically indestructible. “You can’t set her on fire, you can’t sink her, and you can’t catch her,” the ship’s designer, self-taught naval architect William Francis Gibbs, was known to say.
As the U.S. continues to rollout reopening protocols after the pandemic shutdowns, DLBA and Sea Force are joining together on a project that speaks of innovation and new beginnings.
Last week we’ve were invited to go for a ride on HULL W-29 “MARGOT’S EYES” of Winter Custom Yachts. It was a special opportunity to meet the WCY crew and ride on this great, beautiful boat.
DLBA is proud that Marine News selected us again this year as one of the 100 of the leading companies serving the North American shallow draft market.
Striking, bold, and thoroughly modern, the 70 Island concept by DLBA offers a completely new experience in an outboard powered recreational yacht.
After 17 months the finish line is in sight for the latest collaboration between Jim Smith Tournament Boats and DLBA Naval Architects. The two companies have been working on a 53’ Walkaround since March of 2019, and as of July 2020, she is in her final stages of completion and has begun initial sea trials.
A new design is floating on the drawing boards at DLBA Naval Architects! A combination of classic lines and modern style, the 64 Gentleman’s Sportfishing Yacht (GSY) screams classic cruiser while also providing a serious fishing platform.
An exciting project which DLBA worked on for the Thoroughbred Boat Co. is nearing completion. The DLBA team created the vessel’s structural design and supported the development of the hull form for this updated take on the classic gentleman’s runabout.
DLBA is proud to start supporting Duffie Boatworks, and in doing so strengthen our presence in the sportfish market. This Ocean City, MD, up-and-coming boat builder focuses on creating quality-built, Carolina-style fishing boats, with an expanding portfolio of vessels.
DLBA was recently engaged to complete the structural design of a bow extension for the Cape Henry Launch Services boat Delta Escape.
