Wisconsin-based boatbuilder Cruisers Yachts is expanding its Pulaski facility by 56,000 square feet, with a project completion date of January 2024.

Cruisers Yachts is an American builder of sport and luxury motor yachts from 33 to 60 feet. The shipyard says the expansion project will enhance production and help accomodate larger models.

Earlier this year, Cruisers Yachts appointed three new international dealers. Now representing the US firm are Martin Motor Sports, with four locations in British Columbia, Canada; Narval Marine, in Panama City, Panama; and Yucatan Seas, in Yucatan, Mexico.

“One of our core values is to look to the long term, and this expansion project is a testament to that belief,” says Mark Pedersen, president of Cruisers Yachts. “We have been looking to expand since we acquired the Pulaski facility in 2021. That plant is designed to build larger yachts, and this expansion provides us with a facility that aligns with our new product development plans for the next five years.”

Cruisers Yachts says the expansion means it will be able to diversify its current model lineup, both in terms of volume and the size of vessels produced. This expansion will introduce two new production lines with the capability to accommodate yachts of up to 75 feet in any style. The Pulaski plant will soon have four production lines, allowing the company to build up to five distinct models.

Cruisers Yachts says the expansion, which is being conducted in partnership with Alliance Construction, comprises several key areas:

  • Assembly: A brand-new production line spanning 10,893 square feet will feature increased ceiling heights, enabling the assembly of larger yachts.
  • Upholstery: With an expanded footprint of 4,300 square feet, this section will facilitate increased production capabilities.
  • Metal/maintenance: At 15,120 square feet, this area will see increased capacity, providing the company with the ability to expand production.
  • Warehouse: Spanning 25,749 square feet, the warehouse will see the addition of new loading docks and expanded storage capacity.
  • Chemical storage building: A dedicated 1,200-square-foot chemical storage building will be incorporated to safeguard essential materials.
  • Expanded outdoor cold storage: This expansion will allow Cruisers Yachts to store materials and parts outdoors securely.

“Watching the progress since breaking ground this past January has been tremendous, and we are expecting to be moving in this coming February,” says Pedersen. “We are very appreciative of the support from the Pulaski community and are excited to fill up this new space with additional job opportunities. It is another big step forward for the continued growth of Cruisers Yachts and the community.”

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