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Sitka Custom Marine
Metal Fabrication &Custom Metal Boat Design
Our Story
Sitka Custom Marine specializes in metal fabrication and custom metal boat design. They offer a range of services from custom boat building to vessel repowering and general welding. Located in Sitka, Alaska, they operate a 100,000-square-foot marine trades facility.
Our Specialties
Custom Metal BoatsElectric Hybrid repoweringCommercial Vessel OutfittingVessel Repower & RefurbishingGeneral Welding & FabricationSandblasting & PaintingEngineered gangway and bridge designsCustom railings and stairsSpecialized trailersTruck racks and accessoriesBuilding flashings
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Service Area
Based in Sitka, AK
Serves within 30 minutes drive from Sitka
Common Questions
We specialize in designing and fabricating a range of custom metal boats, including work skiffs, sportfishers, and landing craft. Our designs range from 21 to 37 feet, with models like the 27' Explorer, a hunting and sportfishing vessel, and the 31' Walk Around, a popular choice for charter fishing in Alaska. Each boat is built to client specifications, ensuring optimal performance and durability for Alaskan waters.
Yes, we offer comprehensive general welding and fabrication services. Our licensed and certified welders are skilled in working with structural steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. We provide both on- and off-water services, including engineered gangway and bridge designs, custom railings and stairs, specialized trailers, truck racks, and building flashings.
We handle vessel repower and refurbishing on commercial longliners and charter boats, upgrading, restoring, and extending their working life. Services include inboard to outboard conversions, full mechanical repowers, hull and fuel tank repairs, paint stripping and refinishing, and interior updates. We address both functional and aesthetic aspects, from structural repairs to finish work.
Yes, we collaborate with vessel owners to design more efficient fishing equipment and vessel systems. Our commercial vessel outfitting services include fish processing tables, booms, davits, masts, trolling poles, bait sheds, awnings, fish hold stanchions and bin boards, and window and door replacements.
We offer sandblasting and painting services to restore the appearance and protect vessels. We use moisture cure and epoxy paints, focusing on cleanliness and proper application techniques. A controlled environment is available for custom paint jobs, ensuring a high-quality finish that extends the life of the paint system.
Yes, we are partnering with ALFA to repower commercial fishing vessels with electric hybrid systems. We are currently working on Alaska's first hybrid combo commercial fishing vessel, integrating a diesel-electric hybrid system for longlining halibut and black cod, and power trolling for salmon. This involves working directly with system designers and powertrain engineers to create a reliable and redundant setup.
Our facility includes a 100,000-square-foot warehouse converted into a marine trades hub. We offer a wide range of services, including a machine shop, wood shop, sandblasting and painting, engine repair, boat storage, industrial dock, freight forwarding, a 150-ton marine travel lift, fuel dock, and ship chandlery services.