Doug Frolich, the principle Designer/N.A. at Marshall Yacht Design Inc., is a graduate of The Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology. He has worked in the marine industry since 1984. Doug is a Member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, and the ABYC.

Marshall Yacht Design was started to focus on the development of high performance, innovative small craft, both power and sail. Design achievements include a varied portfolio. One of his first designs was the Marshall 30, a carbon/epoxy ultra-light for offshore racing. This was followed by a 30-foot whaleboat of traditional heavy timber construction. “Performance is defined by how well a design meets the mission statement, and that is why the practice of Yacht Design is so rewarding - it is a unique mixture of Art, Science and Engineering”. Doug Frolich and Marshall Yacht Design were named as the winner of the 2004 Blue water Sailing Magazine Design competition, for the design of a 45-foot bluewater cruiser that could be handled by a couple on an extended cruise. Other design achievements include a 40-foot offshore powerboat capable of speeds over 100mph, and a trans-Atlantic rowboat.

Other services include the design of interior components, deck layouts, keel and rudder designs. Marshall Yacht Design is committed to the latest tools and technology such as Rhino, MaxSurf, SolidWorks, Cosmos, and other proprietary programs. These tools enable us to produce complete 3D renderings, FEA analysis, and performance predictions.