Pacific Boats History

Pacific Skiffs was formed in the fall of 1986 by a Mr. Daniel King. Originally as Pacific Manufacturing, Inc. Mr. King crafted custom made all-welded aluminum work boats or more commonly referred to as skiffs. In the United States, a "skiff" is known as a small, shallow draft, open deck work boat and is often called upon to meet the needs of commercial fishermen in Alaska. In addition to fulfilling the needs of these fishermen the doors had been opened for opportunities that ranged from set netting, crabbing, shrimping, aquaculture, hauling freight, construction, dredging, oil spill response, diving and to resort use. Therefore after several successful years in manufacturing of these "made to order skiffs" the designs and manufacturing energies were re-routed into the development and a production of premium quality, high performance, Vee hull commercial & sport fishing boats.

With a marine engineering background, skills in commercial ship repair and manufacturing technologies Mr. King brings over 35 years of marine industry experience to his company. In this highly fragmented industry, his boat design and manufacturing processes have continued to be industry leaders all the while meeting the individual needs of many fishermen across the world as well as a large variety of agency needs.

To date we have provided vessels for fire departments, search & rescue, ports, harbor masters, sheriffs, US Coast Guard, US Navy, Navy Reserve, Coast Guard Auxillary, NOAA, US Army Corp of Engineers, Fish & Wildlife agencies, warden services, universities, national parks services, tribal fisheries & patrol, DNR, Dept of Transportation, US Geological Services, construction companies, divers, tow boat companies and many more.

Pacific Boats appreciates its staff of dedicated and highly skilled craftsmen that allow the company to continue its tradition of producing cutting edge, rugged and safe boats for nearly all working conditions.