DEFINING
THE FUTURE OF CUSTOM YACHT DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING
Minimal Weight.
Maxium Strength.
Peak Performance.
THE HISTORY BEHIND THE BUILD.
Mark Willis: PASSION and PRECISION with a commitment to EXCELLENCE.
At Willis Custom Yachts, our story is deeply rooted in a passion for the water and the art of boatbuilding. Co-founder Mark Willis grew up in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, where his love for the water grew alongside a familial passion for craftsmanship. Inspired by his grandfather, who built skiffs in a at-home workshop, Mark’s journey into the world of wooden boatbuilding began early on.
In 1982, Mark embarked on his first new build: a 30-foot inboard, single-screw boat named “Outlaw.” A self-taught tradesmen, he immersed himself in literature, publications, and hands-on experiences aboard boats, honing his skills in design and construction. This dedication laid the groundwork for what would become a revolutionary era in the custom sportfish industry.
Over the years, Mark has transformed the landscape of custom sportfish yacht building with a combination of innovative technology and meticulous craftsmanship. While remaining committed to the timelessness of cold-molded wood epoxy hulls, he has embraced modern advancements by utilizing composite carbon epoxy infusion for the superstructure and CAD renderings to create a complete 3D model of the vessel and its individual CNC-cut components..
Today, Willis Custom Yachts stands as a testament to Mark’s vision and expertise, setting the standard for high-performing luxury sportfish yachts. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and tradition continues to drive us as we build vessels that embody the spirit of the sportfish yacht and the legacy of craftsmanship.
Hull 15: Uno Mas 70′
From the Octoplex controlled fuel transfer system, to the Optimus steering, custom tackle storage, and LED-backlit billfish VIP mirror, Uno Mas 70′ represents the pinnacle of cutting-edge technology, expert craftsmanship, and customization.
Uno Mas Specifications
LOA: 70’
Beam: 20’
Draft: 6’
Displacement: 99,000 lb
Fuel Capacity: 2,500 Gallons (6 fuel tanks)
Water Capacity: 250 Gallons
Main Engines: MTU 16V2000 M96 rated at 2600hp
Generators: Onan 29kW (x2)
V-Drive Shafts
6 Transom Tuna Tubes
3 Electrosea Units
35 Knot Cruise Speed
Max 50.4 Knots
IN PRODUCTION
Hull 16- 70′ Goose
Hull 17-70′ War Party
Hull 18- 70′ Cha Cha
Looking Ahead to the Future…
A 90,000-square-foot facility is in the early stages of development, which will serve as a new manufacturing space capable of accommodating up to five new builds simultaneously. This expansion will allow Willis Custom Yachts to reduce the production time for new builds to just two years, a remarkable achievement in the custom sportfish yacht industry.