History
A Strong History.
Founded in 1985 by veteran boat builders Richard Difede and Roger Hatfield, Gold Coast Yachts is one of the longest running boatbuilders in the United States. Located in the beautiful US Virgin Islands on the island of St. Croix, the company has produced nearly 140 multi-hull vessels over the course of its 35 years in business.
Investing in Future Generations of Boatbuilders
A significant point of pride at Gold Coast Yachts is our staff and employee retention coupled with the fact that we are an employee-owned company. We celebrate an average employee length of service of 10 years. Because of this, we have accumulated and are able to pass down decades of boatbuilding knowledge to newer employees.
Designing a Bright Future.
Unlike some boatbuilders, Gold Coast Yachts has a dedicated group of designers & engineers on staff that work directly with clients as part of the construction process. We have a foundation of proprietary multi-hull designs that can be customized to meet just about any customer. Our design & engineering staff is also looking toward the future of boat design and always developing new & efficient models to help maintain a competitive edge in an ever-changing market.


