ProJekt 54 – Convenience Cravings and the Need for Speed
June 26, 2023
You may be shocked to find that North America boasts only a small number of shipyards and builders that offer finely finished aluminum boats and
At DLBA doing quality work that meets the highest standards of performance is our greatest reward. That being said, we have been pleased to see that some of our designs, collaborative efforts, and personnel have received industry recognition since our founding back in 1988: over 10 vessels nominated or recognized for size, speed, endurance, technological innovation, and design, a founder with over 50 years of work in naval architecture and marine engineering and the accolades to prove it, and receiving multi-year recognitions in Marine News magazine’s Top 100 companies serving the North American shallow draft market to name a few. Stay tuned to see what comes off our drawing boards next that could be award-worthy.
Here you can find the articles about DLBA company and employee awards.
Thoroughbred Boats U23i – Luxury and Legendary Performance Redesigned
June 26, 2023
The U23i from Thoroughbred Boat Company combines modern luxury with legendary performance. Originally designed with inboard propulsion and a single engine with propeller tunnel on
CRAB 2.0 – DLBA’s Modern Take on a Coastal Research Classic
June 26, 2023
DLBA recently completed the preliminary design of a Next-Generation Coastal Research Amphibious Buggy (CRAB 2.0) for the US Army Corps of Engineers Coastal Engineering Research
See you at MACC?
June 26, 2023
Anchor down at MACC 2023! Our team will be attending ASNE’s Multi-Agency Craft Conference (MACC) June 26 – 28 in Portsmouth, VA. You can find
DLBA in the 2020 Marine News top 100
September 29, 2020
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.
AV40: Boat Industry’s Top Products
March 15, 2020
In 2020, the AV40 was named in the Boat Industry’s 2020 Top Products.
Marquis M42: FLIBS Best in Show Nominee
March 15, 2020
At the 2019 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), the Marquis M42 was one of a few select nominees for the “Best in Show” category.
Brazos Pilot Boat: Workboat Magazine’s Significant Boat Nominee
December 12, 2019
Brazos Pilot Boat made the Workboat Boat Magazine’s 2019 “Significant Boat” nomination list!
Kayak Express: Workboat Magazine’s Significant Boat Nominee
December 1, 2019
Kayak Express made the Workboat Boat Magazine’s 2019 “Significant Boat” nomination list!
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