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 in Anacortes, Washington, Rick spends summers as a luxury yacht captain cruising Puget Sound, British Columbia and Alaska waters. I have an extensive background working on classic and historical vessel restorations, small passenger vessel new-builds, and a wide variety of related projects