Founded on Whittaker Creek in 1983, Triton Yachts grew from a small brokerage into a full-service marine campus encompassing yacht sales, transport logistics, a 2.5-acre boat-yard, and dealership rights for Sunfish, Laser, and Catalina sailboats. Our family-run team pairs deep technical know-how with a love of coastal cruising, racing, and community regattas.
Integrity on Every Transaction – fair pricing, transparent offers.
Seamless Service – one point of contact from listing through launch.
Mariner Education – we guide first-time buyers and seasoned skippers alike.
Community Roots – sponsors of local sailing camps and regattas.
2.5-acre fenced yard with indoor paint/rigging bay.
On-water slips minutes from the Neuse & ICW
For more than four decades, Triton Yachts has paired deep seafaring know-how with the warmth of a family-run crew. From expert brokerage and nationwide transport to a secure, DIY-friendly boat yard and dinghy dealership, every service is handled in-house so your vessel—and your peace of mind—never change hands. Whether you’re buying your first cruiser, hauling a seasoned blue-water voyager, or stowing a project boat for refit, we treat your dream like our own and navigate every detail with integrity, transparency, and genuine passion for life on the water.
Long-time customer and professional hauler Blair Cooper acquires Triton Yachts. Paul & Nancy Welles remain aboard as advisors while the next generation steers the company toward its next 40 years.
The Welles family purchases the 2.5-acre Midyette Street property on Whittaker Creek, establishing today’s dry-storage yard and seeding the future Triton Specialized Logistics transport division.
Paul Welles Sr. and son Paul open Triton’s Cove in Raleigh, NC, representing J/Boats, O’Day and Cape Dory lines. The fledgling showroom lays the keel for what will become Triton Yachts.
Triton Yachts has served North Carolina sailors for over three decades. Located in Oriental, NC – North Carolina’s Sailing Capital.
Triton Yachts is located in the village of Oriental
919 Midyette St, Oriental, NC 28571
