Delta Marine, the Seattle yard founded in 1967, builds semi-custom fibreglass and composite motor yachts of 34 to over 60 metres, known for trawler-style hull forms that prioritise comfort, range and sea-keeping over raw speed. In the Abacos, Delta Marine vessels are particularly well suited to the open-ocean passages that occasionally present themselves when transiting the reef cuts at Whale Cay or running north on the Atlantic outside the barrier reef. The American construction tradition at Delta Marine emphasises practicality: good crew quarters, reliable mechanical systems, and structural conservatism that ensures these yachts still perform after 20 years in charter service. Three Delta Marine charter yachts are available to guests choosing the Abacos, typically measuring 40 to 55 metres with four to six staterooms and a crew of six to ten. The trawler-style exterior, with a large covered aft deck, main deck saloon, and spacious fly bridge, suits the Abacos climate well: the covered outdoor spaces provide shade during the hottest hours while maintaining access to the Sea of Abaco views. The advance provisioning allowance on a Delta Marine charter runs to around 30 percent of the weekly fee, covering fuel for inter-island passages, provisioning from Marsh Harbour market, marina fees at the main Abacos marinas, and drinks. Delta Marine yachts are most commonly booked by American charter guests arriving from the US East Coast, for whom the straightforward Fort Lauderdale to Marsh Harbour transit, a day passage in settled conditions, makes the Abacos an obvious Caribbean starting point.
