​Duffie Boatworks

  • Owner611 Holdings, LLC
  • ArchitectVista Architects
  • LocationWest Ocean City, MD
  • Size30,000 SF
  • ServicesConstruction Manager
  • DescriptionHenley Construction Company, Inc. provided preconstruction CM services, assisting with the coordination and adaptation of a Butler Manufacturing metal building to the specific needs of this unique 30,000 SF facility. The owners, Duffie Boatworks, worked with Vista Architects, Henley Construction Company, Inc. and Butler Building Systems (Blue Scope Buildings) to forge their unique vision into an attractive and highly functional manufacturing facility for custom boats. The facility is 22,500 SF and 50” high. The structure includes a two-story mezzanine totaling 7,500 SF, which houses 3,500 SF of office, conference and support space as well as 4,000 SF of additional storage and shop spaces. The mezzanine levels are serviced by a three-stop elevator and a three-stop material lift platform, as well as three runs of stairs. The buildings three boat manufacturing bays, totaling 18,200SF, utilize a dual overhead rail crane measuring 75’ wide by 140’ long, with a lift capacity of 50 tons. Overhead clearance in the manufacturing bay is approximately 34’ while the exterior bi-fold doors provide 28’ clear vertically. Skylights provide natural lighting into the space. The finished facility will display a blue standing seam mansard roof with attractive texture wall panels, complimentary lap siding and stone wainscot walls.