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Custom is our specialty.
Start with the mission. Build from there.
What we do
Silverback Marine designs and builds aluminum workboats in Tacoma, WA. We build landing craft, police patrol boats, fireboats, dive and rescue boats, yacht tenders, truckable tugs, and electric workboats for government agencies and commercial operators. Choose a semi-custom model, or a fully custom build-shipped nationwide.
Unfair Advantage
Presence and deflective intimidation is an increasing tactical advantage in preventative patrol operations.
Coupled with extreme performance, the Apache series patrol boats offer assertive design lines to maximize compliance.
Tiny Giant
The world's most powerful truckable tug is here.
With over 14,000 lbs of bollard pull and twin Azimuth Z-Drives, the OX is the first non Subchapter-M truckable tractor tug.
SAR's Paradigm Shift
360 Degree transducers, autonomous grid-pattern mapping, and SARBOT integration make recoveries faster and much more precise.
Explore the Sherpa FIRE series landing crafts, available in both stock and custom configurations.
Force Multiplier
Silverback tenders are not only custom designed to match the styling of the mothership, they enhance the adventurability.
Captains and crew appreciate the utilitarian versatility, while guests enjoy unprecedented exploration opportunities.
Autonomous Search Patterns
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SARbot
Silverback's exclusive Recovery Suite is a tried and proven system for bringing closure to families across America.
Police Boats
Our custom law enforcement and military craft are available in a wide range of sizes and styles.
Aggressive maneuverability and high speeds make both pursuit and monitoring safe and efficient.
Fire / Rescue Boats
Silverback's fire & rescue vessels feature the latest technology in fire pumps, piping, and monitors.
System options include plumbed-in, seachest systems or portable units with handlines. Dewatering ports, remote, and manual monitors are available.
Dive Boats
Integrated dive ladders, side dive doors, dive tank storage, and freshwater washdowns make Silverback dive craft safe and efficient.
Surface Supply Air and manifold systems, and underwater lighting ensure maximum dive safety.
Yacht Tenders
The Sherpa series are popular for crew, cargo, and equipment transport on superyachts and exploration vessels.
Integrated crane lift points ensure safe deployment and stowage. Completely custom craft designed to match the mothership are a popular choice.
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