Shannon Boat Company was founded in Bristol, Rhode Island by Walt Schulz, a naval architect and marine engineer, with the goal of designing and building the world’s best semi-custom sailing and motor yachts. Over the years, Schulz assembled an experienced team that earned Shannon an international reputation for quality construction, innovation, and blue water integrity. No other boat building company can match Shannon’s record for stable continuous management and a consistent uncompromised standard of excellence. Over $170 million of Shannon yachts have been delivered to the international marine market.

Shannon has led the industry in many innovations including the use of foam core sandwich composite construction, patented sail and powerboat hull designs, sailboat bow thrusters, patented boom furling, and many other “firsts”.