Scarano Boat Building

Designing and building performance custom yachts for over 30 years.

Scarano Boat Building
Port of Albany
Albany, NY 12202

P (518) 463-3401
F (518) 463-3403

info@scaranoboat.com

Portfolio: Powered Vessels

We have custom-designed and built powered passenger vessels in steel, aluminum, and wood. Our standards have exceeded the requirements of both commercial customers and government customers, including the US Navy and the National Park Service.

PV Manhattan


  • LOA: 80 feet (24 m)
  • USCG certified for 80 passengers
  • Designed by John Scarano
  • Built by Scarano Boat, 2006

The Manhattan is designed in the style of the motor yachts used by New York's wealthy elite to commute to the city from their estates in the early 20th century. They were long, elegant, and known for their speed.

She provides luxury accommodations with her yacht quality wood finish and joinery; minimal noise and vibration; and full air-conditioning. As a commercial passenger vessel, she also provides a generous galley, and is certified to carry 80 passengers.

She is operated by Classic Harbor Line out of Chelsea Piers, Manhattan.

PV Adirondac

  • LOA: 115 feet (35 m)
  • USCG certified for 350 passengers
  • Designed by John Scarano
  • Built by Scarano Boat, 2004

This luxurious ship also features attractive wood finish. She accomodates as many as 200 guests for dinner on the first deck, and has an additional private / bridal dining area on the third deck.

Other features include Novotechnik sound insulation and a NAIAD hydraulic bowthruster.

Please view our Gallery of additional powered vessels.