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ABD Boats

Builder / Shipyard Regional North Vancouver Canada Industry source checked
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ABD Boats

Company overview

ABD Boats

Company type
Builder / Shipyard
Primary location
North Vancouver, Canada
Service area
Regional
Verification
Industry source checked
Builders & Shipyards Technical Services
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Builder Official Source Checked Shipyard

Last reviewed: May 11, 2026

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ABD Boats is a British Columbia boatbuilder associated with high-performance aluminium workboats, passenger craft and custom vessels for demanding coastal service. Founded in 1987 by Alan Dawson and Burton Drody in North Vancouver, the yard has produced rugged aluminium craft for commercial and specialist operators on the Pacific coast.

Company information

Company type
Builder / Shipyard
Primary country
Canada
Primary city
North Vancouver
Website
https://www.abdboats.com/
Phone
+1 604 980 8711

Business facts

Founded 1987
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Services and operating profile

Service area
Regional
Operating regions
British Columbia, Pacific Northwest and specialist commercial-vessel markets.
Client focus
Commercial operators, passenger-boat businesses and owners seeking durable custom aluminium vessels.
Core services

Custom aluminium boat construction, commercial vessel fabrication and specialist high-performance workboat building.

Products / services

Aluminium passenger craft, commuter boats, workboats and custom high-performance vessels.

Specialisms

Aluminium construction, commercial craft, rugged coastal boats and custom workboats.

Notable projects

ABD-built vessels include West Coast passenger and commuter craft, including a 26ft commuter design used in British Columbia charter service.

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Listing status

Company listing status

Verification
Industry source checked
Last verified
Oct. 4, 2026
Claim status
Unclaimed
Service categories
2

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Phone
+1 604 980 8711

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