CUSTOM VESSELS
THE STANDARD
CUSTOM VESSELS
Designed For Performance,
Built To Last.
Since 1946, Breaux's Bay Craft has been a leader in designing and building custom aluminum boats for offshore, commercial, and marine industries. Specializing in custom aluminum vessels, we deliver unmatched craftsmanship and quality to meet your mission's needs.
Breaux's Bay Craft by the numbers
01A Legacy of Performance
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Eight decades of aluminum boatbuilding knowledge, refined for demanding waters.
02Hulls Delivered
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From pilot boats to commercial platforms, our hulls are trusted wherever the work takes them.
03Survey Ready
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Built to exacting standards, inspected with care, and survey-ready from day one.
Built for the Mission
Explore The Fleet
News & Announcements
Houston Pilots Take Delivery of Second High-Speed Launch Juan Seguin
The 80×21-foot aluminum launch completes the twin-boat series that earned Boat of the Year honors at the 2025 International WorkBoat Show.
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HERITAGE01.19.26
Why There Is No Such Thing as a Perfect Boat
Roy Breaux Jr. reflects on what it really means to build a great workboat — and why chasing perfection is beside the point.
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DELIVERY06.01.25
M/V San Jacinto: Born on the Bayou, Bred for the Gulf
The first of the Cajun Twins, an 80-foot custom aluminum pilot boat, enters service with the Houston Pilots at 37.5 knots top speed.
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FEATURED PROJECT
Spindletop
A 90-foot aluminum inverted deep-V pilot vessel built for the Sabine Pilots. Engineered for high-speed pilot transfer operations in the demanding waters of Sabine Pass, TX.
Length Overall90' 0
Beam23' 0
Top Speed30.6 Knots
Year Built2021
Hull 1771 · Delivered
Recent Deliveries
1774Pilot Boats
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San Jacinto
- LOA
- 80 ft
- Delivered
- 2025
For Houston Pilots
1775Pilot Boats
02
Juan Seguin
- LOA
- 80 ft
- Delivered
- 2026
For Houston Pilots
42' CCFishing Vessels
03
Reel Serious
- LOA
- 42 ft
- Delivered
- 2013
For Roy Breaux (Personal Build)
1760Other Specialty Vessels
04
Rising Water
- LOA
- 36 ft
- Delivered
- 2020
For Private Owner
THE STANDARD
Why Professionals Trust Breaux's
We build dependable vessels for professionals who rely on proven performance, durability, and safety in the toughest maritime conditions.
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Built to Specification
Built to meet the requirements of USCG, ABS, Bureau Veritas, Lloyd's Register, or DNV, our vessels are fabricated with uncompromising craftsmanship, structural integrity, and quality at every stage.
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Advanced Hull Designs
Generations of understanding how aluminum performs at sea, translated into efficient, stable, and seakindly hull forms.
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Transparency
A transparent fabrication process built on proven craftsmanship. At every milestone, you know exactly how your vessel is taking shape.
The Build
Process.
A transparent, milestone driven approach from initial design through final sea trials. At every phase, we build around the needs of the operator, ensuring the finished vessel performs exactly as intended.
Phase01
Consultation
Gather understanding around specific requirements including size, capacity, speed, and other custom features.
Phase02
Design
Develop a preliminary design based on the client's requirements & specifications.
Phase03
Navis Model
Build a Navis model of the pilot boat to test the design and make any necessary adjustments.
Phase04
Construction & Fabrication
Build the scale model of the boat and fabricate the hull, superstructure, and other components.
Phase05
Testing, Trials, & Delivery
Conduct sea trials to test the performance, stability, and handling of the pilot boat in real-world conditions. Deliver the finished boat, and provide necessary training to the crew on the operation, maintenance, and safety procedures of the pilot boat.
Phase06
Support & Warranty
Provide ongoing support and warranty to ensure the continued performance and reliability of the pilot boat. Available 24/7 to address any repairs or modifications as needed.
FROM THE SHOP FLOOR
From First Cut to
Final Delivery
Follow each build from the first cut to final delivery, with an inside look at the craftsmanship behind every vessel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Breaux's Bay Craft designs and builds custom aluminum pilot boats, crew boats, passenger vessels, catamarans, fishing boats, yachts, and other specialized commercial vessels.