Welcome Aboard Baranof Yachts: Where Vision Becomes Your Vessel

Welcome Aboard Baranof Yachts: Where Vision Becomes Your Vessel

If you’re mapping out your yachting plans for 2026, consider this your open invitation. At Baranof Yachts, we blend four decades of hands-on marine experience with a deep passion for customization to turn bold ideas into trusted realities. From concept sketches to first wake, we guide you every step—personally, transparently, and with the craftsmanship your investment deserves.

I’ve spent my life on the water and around the yard—washing decks at 18, teaching, directing programs, captaining, project managing, and brokering. Along the way, I’ve crawled into bilges, overseen sea trials, solved the odd gremlin at 2 a.m., and, yes, filed patents to fix the problems no one else wanted to touch. That curiosity and accountability power our approach today. When a client asks, “Can we?” our default answer is, “Let’s figure it out.”

In 2022 we were entrusted with a new 120-foot aluminum tri-deck that launched as Maximus III. Years of layout plans became horizons through the windshield—stabilizers humming, autopilot true, systems talking, helm alive. Being responsible for $21 million at speed sharpens your focus. Delivering owners a nimble, comfortable cruiser—and the smiles that follow—makes every shipyard day worth it.

Customization without compromise, guided by experience.

End-to-end project stewardship—from the first sketch to the final sea trial.

Real accountability at the helm, because details matter when the seas get real.

Our small, mighty team keeps it personal. My brother and partner, Mark, brings global perspective from years in Singapore and steps in full-time this fall. Steve and Terri Gaines shape our storytelling and brand presence, helping us put your project center stage while we stay heads-down on execution. Together, we keep the work tight, the communication clear, and the outcome worthy of your trust.

As businesses and families plan for 2026, we’re here to start new conversations—whether you’re exploring your first custom build or refining a next-level upgrade. Bring us your vision and constraints, and we’ll bring clarity, vetted options, and the discipline to deliver.

Your journey can start with a simple hello. Reach out at demo@ex.plo.re and let’s chart the smartest path from idea to launch.