MARK ELLIS

Company: Mark Ellis Yacht Design
Office in Oakville, Ontario, Canada


 

History:
Mark Ellis began his design career in 1965.  After working with Hunt Associates, Philip Rhodes, Ted Hood 0f Little Harbor Yachts and C & C, Mark set up his own design firm in 1975.  One of his most successful design is the Nonsuch class.  The Nonsuch sailboats is unique in its concept as it combines the traditional cat rig with modern fin keel and spade rudder.  There are over 1000 Nonsuch sailboats in USA, Canada and Europe.

Notable production designs:

Nonsuch catboats,  Nonsuch 22, Nonsuch 26, Nonsuch 30, Nonsuch 324, Nonsuch 33, Nonsuch 36

Niagara sailboats,  Niagara 35 and Niagara 42 built by Bruckmann Custom Yachts

Limestone series of powerboats from 17 to 26 feet.