Yes, you can build a custom boat from the ground up and fall is the best time to do it. Learn how to customize every detail of your Malibu or Cobalt with expert help from Seattle Boat Company.
Wondering if it’s possible to build your dream boat from scratch? Good news: it absolutely is. Whether you’re eyeing a luxury Cobalt or a wake-surf powerhouse like Malibu, today’s manufacturers offer robust online tools to help you build, customize, and order exactly what you want.
At Seattle Boat Company, we guide customers through custom boat builds every year. From design to delivery, we make sure your vision becomes reality.
Inventory moves fast. If you have your heart set on a specific hull color, seating layout, or surf system, ordering a boat directly from the manufacturer ensures you get exactly what you want.
Custom ordering is ideal if you:
Want a specific interior or gelcoat color combo
Need a layout that works for your family or water sport needs
Prefer the latest model-year features
Plan ahead and want your boat ready by spring
Here are just some of the elements you can personalize:
Hull & Interior Colors (even upholstery thread color)
Tower & Surf System Packages
Propulsion Options (Engine size & drive types)
Seating Layouts & Storage Features
Audio & Tech Upgrades
Trailer Color & Features
Heaters, Coolers, Lighting, and More
Whether you’re chasing sleek sophistication or sporty performance, you can tailor the design to reflect your style and your lifestyle.
While you can build a boat any time of year, dealerships are provided a limited number of manufacturer build slots annually and fall is when the schedule opens up for the new model year. By starting your custom build in the fall, you benefit from:
More time to explore finishes and features without pressure
First pick of factory build slots before they fill
Delivery scheduled just in time for spring boating season
By planning now, you avoid the spring rush and maximize your time on the water when the sun returns.
Most of our manufacturers offer interactive online tools so you can visualize your dream boat.
Cobalt Boats: Build Yours
Malibu Boats: Build Yours
These tools walk you through every detail from colors and features to tech and accessories. When you're done, you'll have a reference build to share with us.
After you've created your dream build:
Send it to Seattle Boat for expert review and pricing.
Walk through your build in person! Sit down with one of our sales team to go through your selections step-by-step, explore color and finish samples in person, and make sure every detail is dialed in.
Test drive a similar model if you're local.
Secure financing right through our team.
Finalize your order and get your build slot secured.
We’ll handle the factory coordination, paperwork, transport, and prep.
From design to delivery, we make the process seamless. We don't disappear after the sale, either. Our customers come back again and again because they know we’re here for every phase of boat ownership. From routine maintenance and storage to upgrades and reselling, we help you grow into your next boat, too.
Now's the time. Use the tools below to get started, then reach out to our team when you're ready to bring it to life.
Let’s build your perfect ride - together.
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