Mast Mallet Yachts Review

Mast & Mallet Yachts was started by Joe Reid 25 years ago in Galesville, Maryland. The company and its crew have more than one hundred years of hands on expertise in custom boat building, restoration and repair of wooden boats. Mast & Mallet Yachts builds traditional boats using modern construction techniques and high quality wood products. Each boat is made according to the customer’s specifications, with customer input being very important every step of the way. Customers of Mast & Mallet Yachts rave about the ability to come see your boat being built at the shipyard. The company encourages customers to witness firsthand how their boat is built, from the design stage, on through to the final construction.

Mast & Mallet Yachts specializes in the Thomas Point boat design, created by Mike Kaufman. The boats are available in several different sizes and with numerous configuration options available. They are powered by either twin or single diesel engines that allow the boat to reach a maximum speed of around 20 knots. Owners of Mast & Mallet Yachts appreciate the durability of a wooden boat and the beauty of the hand laid red cedar that it is built with. When a ordering a Mast & Mallet Yacht, nearly every feature of the boat can be customized, making them well suited for those who have specific tastes. Customers have the ability to select the colors, configuration and layout of any yacht that is ordered from Mast & Mallet Yachts.

Pricing

The price of a new or used Mast & Mallet Yacht varied based on the buyers requirements.

Pros

• Yachts are custom designed for each owner.
• Wooden boats have more flexibility than fiberglass boats.

Cons

• It can take a long time for the boats to be made.
• The yachts don’t include the high end décor that many luxury yachts have.

Featured Models

Thomas Point 20, Thomas Point 32, Thomas Point 36, Thomas Point 40, Thomas Point 44

Conclusion

The wooden yachts made by Mast & Mallet are all unique since they are customized to each buyer’s requirements. Buyers like having the ability to see their purchase from the start, including during the design period and the building process. The strong durability and ease of repairs on wood boats versus fiberglass models is one reason why boaters enjoy Mast & Mallet Yachts. Each boat is designed to have high speed without high fuel consumption. They are designed with simplicity in mind, and each yacht is built to be versatile, well-performing and attractive. Mast & Mallet Yachts contain simple interiors, crafted with various combinations of teak, cedar, fir, mahogany, cypress and white painted surfaces.