Welcome to Pacific Motor Boat Design!

Rick Etsell is a naval architect and professional engineer, specializing in small workboat and yacht designs and classic yacht restorations.

Located near the glorious San Juan Islands, Rick is also a licensed captain and spends much of the summertime as captain of a 92-foot luxury motoryacht.

I have an extensive background working on classic and historical vessel restorations, small passenger vessel new-builds, and a wide variety of related projects.