Nichols Brothers Boat Builders

ShipbuildingWashington, United States51-200 Employees

Nichols Brothers Boat Builders is a mid-sized shipyard in Freeland, Washington, specializing in custom steel and aluminum vessel construction, repair, and major conversions for a broad range of vessel types from 70 to 380 feet in length. The company creates both commercial and private craft, with a portfolio that includes fishing vessels, landing craft, research ships, pilot boats, fire boats, barges, and tugs, as well as high-speed catamaran ferries, tour boats, dinner boats, car ferries, yachts, and overnight cruise ships. It collaborates closely with owners and design firms to plan and execute vessel construction.

Founded in 1964, Nichols Brothers emphasizes its skilled, stable workforce, with a notable share of personnel who have spent decades with the company and ongoing training through a Washington State certified apprenticeship program. This focus on talent development supports its ability to deliver complex one-off builds and sister-ship programs across the commercial and private sectors. In 2026, Nichols Brothers appointed Shawn Johnston as Vice President, Director of Sales.

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