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(1 guide)Updated 1 January 2025 · By Hulls.io Editorial
About Jarrett Bay
Jarrett Bay Boatworks represents the pinnacle of American custom sportfishing yacht construction. Founded in 1986 by Randy Ramsey on the shores of Jarrett Bay near Beaufort, North Carolina, the yard has grown from a small boat repair operation into a world-class custom builder producing some of the most sought-after sportfishing convertibles and express boats afloat.
The location is no accident. Beaufort sits at the southern end of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, within striking distance of the Gulf Stream and some of the finest blue marlin, white marlin, sailfish, and tuna fishing grounds on the Eastern Seaboard. The yard’s proximity to these legendary fishing grounds — and to the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, one of the most prestigious billfish events in the world — means that Jarrett Bay builds for owners who fish seriously and frequently in demanding offshore conditions.
Construction at Jarrett Bay combines traditional Carolina boat-building craftsmanship with modern composite engineering. The yard is known for cold-molded construction — a method using multiple layers of wood veneer vacuum-bagged with epoxy resin, often combined with fibreglass and carbon fibre reinforcement — that produces hulls of exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. This hybrid approach delivers the ride quality and sea-keeping that wooden hulls are famous for, with the structural consistency and moisture resistance of modern composites.
Every Jarrett Bay is a custom build. While the yard offers proven hull designs in established sizes (the 46, 58, 64, 67, 77, and larger), each yacht is tailored to the owner’s specific requirements — cockpit layout, bridge configuration, interior arrangement, engine and generator selection, and fishing equipment. Build times typically range from 18 to 36 months depending on size and complexity.
The 175-acre waterfront campus in Beaufort includes the custom boat-building facility, a full-service boatyard capable of hauling yachts up to 200 tons, a deep-water marina, a ship’s store, and a marine electronics and rigging shop. This integrated operation means Jarrett Bay can handle every aspect of a yacht’s lifecycle — from new construction through annual maintenance, refits, repowers, and eventual resale.
On the used market, Jarrett Bay sportfishing yachts command premium prices and typically sell quickly. The brand’s reputation among serious offshore anglers, the quality of the cold-molded construction, and the relatively small number of hulls produced ensure strong demand. A well-maintained Jarrett Bay will often hold its value better than production sportfishing yachts of similar size and age.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jarrett Bay
Where are Jarrett Bay boats built?
Jarrett Bay Boatworks builds all of its yachts at its 175-acre waterfront campus on Jarrett Bay, near Beaufort, North Carolina. The facility includes the custom building sheds, a full-service boatyard, deep-water marina, and marine supply store. The Beaufort location places the yard within easy reach of the Gulf Stream and the Outer Banks fishing grounds.
Who owns Jarrett Bay Boatworks?
Jarrett Bay Boatworks was founded by Randy Ramsey in 1986 and remains a privately held company. The Ramsey family's long-term ownership has enabled the yard to maintain its focus on quality and craftsmanship without the production-volume pressures that affect publicly traded or private-equity-owned competitors.
What is cold-molded construction?
Cold-molded construction involves laminating multiple thin layers of wood veneer over a male mould, vacuum-bagging each layer with epoxy resin to create a monocoque hull structure. Jarrett Bay typically combines this wood/epoxy core with outer layers of fibreglass and, in some cases, carbon fibre reinforcement. The result is a hull that combines the ride quality of a wooden boat with the structural consistency and moisture resistance of modern composites.
How long does it take to build a Jarrett Bay?
Build times for a new Jarrett Bay vary from approximately 18 to 36 months depending on hull size and the complexity of the owner's specification. The 64-foot models typically require 24 to 30 months. Every yacht is a custom build tailored to the owner's specific requirements, so timelines are influenced by the level of customisation, material availability, and the yard's order book.
Do Jarrett Bay yachts hold their value?
Jarrett Bay yachts hold their value exceptionally well — among the best in the sportfishing yacht segment. The combination of custom construction quality, a strong reputation among serious offshore anglers, low production numbers, and the enduring demand for well-built Carolina sportfishing boats supports premium resale pricing. Well-maintained Jarrett Bay yachts typically sell quickly on the brokerage market.