Our Tradition · Two generations · One discipline
One family, two generations, a single discipline:
hand-built sail and power yachts that reward a lifetime on the water.
Our Tradition · Two generations · One discipline
One family, two generations, a single discipline:
hand-built sail and power yachts that reward a lifetime on the water.
Erich Bruckmann, along with George Cuthbertson and George Cassian, was one of the founding partners of C&C Yachts — a name that would go on to define a generation of North American sailing. From the early 1960s through to the late 1980s, Erich ran the C&C Custom Yachts Division with his son Mark close at hand.
During that time, C&C Custom Yachts built some 200 custom and semi-custom vessels — including many of the most renowned racing and cruising yachts of the era. The standard they set was not a starting point. It was the ceiling other builders spent decades trying to reach.
The same standard.
Today, Niche Watercraft and Mark Bruckmann continue the tradition — building the highest-calibre classic sailing and motor yachts in North America.
Bruckmann’s product line consists of timelessly designed, purpose-built vessels. All share a common respect for the sea, for lasting quality and for the owner who expects both. Now US built on the East Coast in Belfast, Maine, under the experienced and critical eye of JB Turner at Front Street Marina.
The addition of Ellis to the name marks not a departure from this heritage, but its next, richer chapter. The same personal relationships. The same uncompromising standards. An expanded vision of what a crafted vessel can be.
“Their workmanship continues to embody the finest attention to craftsmanship and detail — old-world skills combined with today’s most modern materials, techniques and equipment.”
For over 57 years, the Bruckmann name has meant one thing to the most discerning mariners in North America: that when you commission a vessel here, it will be built as though it is the only vessel that matters.
57+
Years building
A continuous family presence in Canadian yacht building since the early 1960s.
200+
Customs built
Custom and semi-custom vessels produced under the C&C Custom Division.
2nd
Generation at helm
Mark Bruckmann carries the tradition his father Erich established at C&C.
US
Built
Experienced, modern manufacturing on the US East Coast – Belfast, Maine
For over 57 years, the Bruckmann name has meant one thing to the most discerning mariners in North America: that when you commission a vessel here, it will be built as though it is the only vessel that matters.
57+
Years building
A continuous family presence in Canadian yacht building since the early 1960s.
200+
C&C customs built
Custom and semi-custom vessels produced under the C&C Custom Division.
2nd
Generation at helm
Mark Bruckmann carries the tradition his father Erich established at C&C.
25k
sq ft facility
Modern manufacturing in Oakville — where old-world skill meets today’s finest materials.
