NAICS 336612 - Boat Building

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in building boats. Boats are defined as watercraft not built in shipyards and typically of the type suitable or intended for personal use. Included in this industry are establishments that manufacture heavy-duty inflatable rubber or inflatable plastic boats (RIBs).

Illustrative Examples:

• Inflatable plastic boats, heavy-duty, manufacturing
• Inflatable rubber boats, heavy-duty, manufacturing
• Boats (e.g., motorboats, rowboats, canoes, kayaks) manufacturing
• Rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) manufacturing
• Sailboat building, not done in shipyards
• Yacht building, not done in shipyards

• Covers construction of watercraft not built in traditional shipyards, primarily for personal use.
• Includes manufacturing of heavy-duty inflatable rubber or plastic boats (RIBs).
• Encompasses production of motorboats, rowboats, canoes, kayaks, sailboats, and yachts.
• Subject to small business size standards facilitating federal contracting.
• Supports government needs for patrol, rescue, research, and recreational vessels.

• Designing and constructing motorboats and sailboats for government use.
• Manufacturing heavy-duty inflatable rubber and plastic boats.
• Producing rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) for maritime patrol and rescue missions.
• Customizing vessels to meet specific agency requirements and safety standards.
• Testing and quality assurance of watercraft performance and durability.
• Repairing and retrofitting existing boats under government contracts.
• Providing consultation on boat design for specialized government applications.

• Specialized boat manufacturing firms
• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in marine fabrication
• Custom watercraft builders
• Marine equipment suppliers with manufacturing capabilities
• Recreational and commercial boat builders
• Subcontractors providing specialized boat components