Bespoke Yachts · Concept to Cruising

A vessel as singular as the life it carries.

For forty years Baranof has commissioned yachts built around one owner — your vision, your waters, your legacy. From the first pencil line of the naval architect to the moment she clears the harbour, every detail is yours alone.

40 Years

Of Naval Craft

3 Continents

Seattle · Singapore · Ft. Lauderdale

120′ Flagship

Currently Available

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Heritage & Partners

Four decades. Three continents. One uncompromising standard.

We collaborate only with the world's most pedigreed shipyards and design houses — orchestrating every discipline so the owner answers to one team, from concept to cruising.

Owner & naval architect at the design table

100%

Built to a single owner's brief —
never a catalogue


The Commission

Built around you — not a catalogue.

A Baranof yacht begins with a conversation, not a hull number. We listen for how you intend to live aboard — the waters you'll chase, the people you'll host, the passages you'll dream toward — and translate it into naval architecture, engineering and craft.

Nothing is assumed. Every layout, every system, every surface is decided with you and built to outlast trends — a vessel that feels inevitable, and unmistakably yours.

Concept

Where it begins

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Cruising

Where it leads


Life Aboard

The experience of true ownership.

Custom is not a finish option. It is the freedom to shape every dimension of life on the water — and the confidence that it was engineered to the highest standard afloat.

01

Total Personalization

From the master's outlook to the galley's last drawer pull — specified to your life, not a standard package.

02

Design Freedom

Profile, volume, decks and silhouette drawn from a blank sheet with world-class naval architects.

03

Advanced Technology

Integrated navigation, stabilisation, hybrid power and quiet-running systems, engineered to disappear.

04

Luxury Interiors

Bespoke joinery, rare materials and lighting composed by our atelier to feel like a private residence.

05

Offshore Capability

Long-range hulls proven from Mexico to Alaska — sea-kindly, efficient and quiet at anchor.

06

World-Class Construction

Built at pedigreed yards under our project management — surveyed, sea-trialled and warrantied.


Capability

Mastery across every discipline.

One team carries your project end to end — naval architecture, marine engineering, construction oversight and interior craft, coordinated so nothing falls between the seams.

Discuss your project →

I.

Naval Architecture & Design

Hull form, stability, profile and general arrangement drawn to your brief and proven by calculation.

II.

Engineering & Systems

Propulsion, electrical, HVAC and serviceability designed for reliability and a quiet, comfortable ride.

III.

Project Management

Owner specs, yard milestones, surveys and warranty — coordinated with zero guesswork, on three continents.

IV.

Interior Atelier

Bespoke joinery, materials and lighting detailed and finished to residential standards.

40

Years of Craft

120′

Flagship Length

294 GT

Flagship Volume

3

Global Studios

Maximus III at golden hour

Flagship · 2025 Crescent

Maximus III

A 120-foot tri-deck of estate-like scale and balance — open, timeless and fresh from the shipyard. The first impression is her volume; the lasting one is her poise.

Length

120′

/ 36.6m


Volume

294 GT

Beam

8.0m



The Journey

From first conversation to open water.

A transparent path of seven stages. Select any stage to see what happens — and what you decide — along the way.

Stage 01 · The first conversation

Consultation

A private conversation about how you intend to live aboard — your waters, your guests, your timeline and the feeling you want the moment you step on deck.

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No drawings yet. We listen, advise candidly, and confirm whether a custom commission is the right path for you.


Proof

Owners, in their own words.

“

Baranof Yachts made our yacht build an amazing experience. From design to delivery, they were there every step of the way. Thank you for handling our key decisions, debates & delays with grace and a good attitude!

Handled Everything, Beautifully

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I recently received my custom yacht from Baranof, and the entire process was seamless. Their expertise in choosing layouts and finishes was invaluable. Highly recommend for anyone seeking a custom yacht build.

Seamless From Start to Finish

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We redesigned the crew cabin using offset bunks, allowing:
A wider lower berth, Increased hanging locker and drawer space, Addition of a second portlight for natural light, This was achieved by reclaiming non-critical storage space without moving structural bulkheads.

Smarter Space, Better Living


Exclusivity

A handful of commissions, each year.

We deliberately limit the projects we take on. It is the only way to give every owner the undivided attention, craftsmanship and judgement a one-of-a-kind vessel deserves. When a place opens, it goes to those ready to begin.


Questions

Considered answers.

Most commissions run between 24 and 42 months from signed concept to delivery, depending on size, complexity and the shipyard. We build a realistic schedule with you at the outset and manage every milestone against it — no surprises, no guesswork.


Begin

Begin your commission.

Share a few details and a partner will be in touch to arrange a private consultation. Every enquiry is held in complete confidence.

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Email

david@baranofyachts.com

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Studios

Seattle · Singapore · Ft. Lauderdale

2577 W Sequim Bay Rd, Sequim, WA 98382

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BARANOF

Y A C H T S

Your yachting dreams, delivered — from concept to cruising.

Contact

206-880-9285

david@baranofyachts.com

Seattle · Singapore · Ft. Lauderdale

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