- Californian Yachts was founded in the 1970s by Jule Marshall and Myrna Elliott who revolutionized the trawler and motor yacht industry
- Wellcraft Marine purchased Californian in 1982, expanding production and retaining the Californian brand name.
- Jule Marshall repurchased Californian in 1987. Then shortly afterwards sold to Carver Yachts who moved production to North Carolina.
- In 1995 a new Californian series of modern motor yachts was introduced to replace the company’s aging fleet of trawlers.
- Over the years Californian models earned a good reputation in the industry for their above-average construction standards, quality components, and consistent resale values.
| Model | Production |
| Californian 30 LRC | 1978-1981 |
| Californian 34 LRC | 1977-1985 |
| Californian 35 Convertible | 1985-1987 |
| Californian 35 Motor Yacht | 1985-1987 |
| Californian 38 Convertible | 1984-1987 |
| Californian 38 LRC Sedan | 1978-1985 |
| Californian 38 Motor Yacht | 1983-1987 |
| Californian 39 SL | 1999-2003 |
| Californian 42 Convertible | 1986-1989 |
| Californian 42 LRC | 1975-1984 |
| Californian 42 Motor Yacht | 1986-1987 |
| Californian 43 Cockpit Motor Yacht | 1983-1987 |
| Californian 44 Veneti | 1988-1989 |
| Californian 45 Motor Yacht | 1988-1991 |
| Californian 48 Cockpit Motor Yacht | 1986-1989 |
| Californian 48 Convertible | 1986-1989 |
| Californian 48 Motor Yacht | 1985-1991 |
| Californian 50 Cockpit Trawler | 1981-1984 |
| Californian 52 Cockpit Motor Yacht | 1990-1991 |
| Californian 55 Cockpit Motor Yacht | 1986-1991 |
Californian 34 Long Range Cruiser
Californian 48 Motor Yacht
Californian 42 Trawler
Californian 48 Convertible
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