shaped by collaboration
Every Coeur Custom vessel is shaped by collaboration — blending timeless design, structural engineering, and master craftsmanship.
While our master craftsmen bring each boat to life, we collaborate with experienced marine designers and engineers to ensure every vessel delivers exceptional performance, balance, and beauty. From concept sketches to structural calculations, these partnerships allow us to create wooden boats that are as technically refined as they are visually stunning.
Collaborative Design & Engineering
Our design and engineering partners work alongside our team throughout the commissioning process. Together, we refine hull geometry, weight distribution, ergonomics, and aesthetics — ensuring each custom build meets the highest standards of performance and craftsmanship.
Featured Designers & Engineers
Tony Castro
NAVAL ARCHITECT & YACHT DESIGNER
Studio: Tony Castro Yacht Design
Projects: Coeur 600 Sail, Coeur 400
Specialty: Sailing Yachts, Performance Hulls, Naval Architecture, Custom Yacht Design
Internationally recognized for combining performance, engineering, and refined styling, Tony Castro has shaped modern yacht design for decades. With a portfolio of hundreds of projects worldwide, his studio brings deep expertise in naval architecture, hydrodynamics, and custom yacht development. His work with Coeur Custom reflects a shared commitment to timeless design and technical excellence.
Josiah Druckenmiller
DESIGNER
Current Role: VP, Design & Product Development, Barletta Pontoon Boats
Projects: Broken Arrow, Scalpel, Gentleman’s Racer Concepts
Specialty: Concept Development, Customer-Focused Design, Styling, Innovative Marine Products
Josiah Druckenmiller brings a strong background in marine product design, customer experience, and concept development. With experience across the RV and marine industries, including leadership roles in design, he is known for creating bold, imaginative concepts that blend functionality with striking aesthetics.
Bo Zolland
DESIGNER
Studio: Zolland Design
Projects: Coeur 340 HT Rendering, Future Concepts
Specialty: Retro-Modern Styling, Concept Renderings, Automotive and Marine Aesthetics
Founder of Zolland Design, Bo Zolland is known internationally for premium automotive, marine, and product design. His studio specializes in retro-inspired styling paired with modern execution, producing photorealistic renderings and concept work that help visionary ideas take shape before construction begins.
Glosten
NAVAL ARCHITECTURE & MARINE ENGINEERING
Projects: Water Taxis, The Floating Green at The Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course
Specialty: Marine Engineering, Structural Systems, Vessel Performance, Specialty Marine Projects
For more than six decades, Glosten has delivered advanced naval architecture and marine engineering solutions for innovative vessels and one-of-a-kind marine projects around the world. Their reputation for solving complex challenges and pushing technical boundaries makes them a valued engineering resource on specialized projects.
Where Vision Becomes Performance
By combining expert design, advanced engineering, and handcrafted construction, we deliver boats that offer exceptional ride quality, structural integrity, and timeless aesthetics. This collaborative approach ensures every Coeur Custom build is engineered to perform flawlessly while maintaining the elegance of traditional wooden boat design.