Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Founded in 1970 by owners Lynn Bowser and Steve Lee, Westerly's yard and efficient production facility is located on a two-acre industrial site in Santa Ana, California. All work is completed in-house by their highly skilled workforce including experienced laminators, marine carpenters, mechanics, electricians and metal fabricators. Composite lamination, finish woodwork and onboard system installations are all executed to world-class standards.
What is your primary product or service?
Westerly Marine specializes in the 40 to 100 foot size range where many successful boats have been produced. Focusing primarily on sail but being diversified we have also built numerous power and commercial boats.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Lynn Bowser and Steve Lee met while working at a local Costa Mesa boat shop.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Westerly is part of a select group of boat builders worldwide who have the experience and capability to build complete, prepreg, oven-cured boats. Each hull, deck and structural component is laminated by hand using either pre-preg or wet-preg epoxy resin, roller impregnators and employing vacuum bag techniques. Reinforcements of carbon fiber, Kevlar, and E-glass are used with choice of foam, balsa or honeycomb cores. State of the art, computer controlled ovens are utilized whether curing an ocean racer, an America's Cup boat or a performance cruiser. CNC routers and lasers are employed for precision and accuracy during the initial set- up and throughout construction of each boat.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Just One Location
Provide detailed directions to your location
From 405 - Travel North on Harbor Blvd. Rt Turn on Garry Ave to 3535
What type of payments do you accept?
Person check and bank Transfer
Which areas do you service?
International Markets
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Lynn Bowser and Steve Lee
What are your hours of operation?
7:00 am to 3:30 pm