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Abati

 Abati Yachts Shipyards , started from the determination of Padova businessmen, is headquartered in Rosignano Marittimo near Livorno.

We manufacture and market two models of boats with timeless and characteristic style such as the lobster boats: 46' Newport and the 55' Portland.

They are the... view more Abati information



Abeking and Rasmussen

 Along the banks of the river Weser the shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen was founded in 1907. Over the decades, it has evolved into a state-of-the-art shipbuilding complex, currently consisting of 5 halls of ships of lengths up to 80m, modern office buildings, an inner harbour and a syncrolift.... view more Abeking and Rasmussen information



Aegean Yachts

 Aegean Yacht Services specializes in building traditional vessels using wooden and steel hulls. They have designed, built and sold turn-key yachts since 1978. They take pride in their design capability and style, experienced workmanship and engineering. So far they have completed yachts from 16 to... view more Aegean Yachts information



Aerodyne

 Aerodyne Yachts Ltd - High performance sailing redefined

Aerodyne Yachts was formed in 1997 in South Africa to bring advanced composite technologies developed for the aerospace and defence sectors by Aerodyne Technologies (AT) to boat building. Top designers Rodger Martin and Groupe Finot... view more Aerodyne information



Apreamare

 Apreamare Gozzi bring a Mediterranean charm to the world. Lines without time. A perfect design, able to conjugate the old local tradition and the international modern class. Strong personality and absolute excellence in terms of performance, technology and comfort. A dream for those who wish to live... view more Apreamare information



Astilleros Doqueve

 Doqueve Yachts started its naval building art in 1979, along with Jose Fernando Quevedo, on the coasts of Santa Pola.

Today it has evolved and acquired knowledge in the creation and design of yachts by incorporating the latest technology and innovative materials related to quality and guarantee,... view more Astilleros Doqueve information



Astondoa

 Throughout the more than 90 years of existence, Astilleros Astondoa has kept its key secret – the family spirit of the business. A construction yard where hopes and dreams are built, all entirely custom – designed with the vessel’s owner in mind, so that just as there are no two people alike,... view more Astondoa information



Azimut

 History of Azimut Powerboats and Motoryachts

In 1969 and before taking his University degree, Paolo Vitelli started his own company in Turin, Italy. The purpose of the business was to charter sailing boats. Therefore he transformed his passion into a business, becoming a renowned... view more Azimut information



Baglietto

 History
1841: Pietro Baglietto, founder of the same name shipyard, is born in Varazze in 1841.

Nicknamed “Muntagnin”, in 1854 he establishes his shipyard in a shed a hundred metres from the sea where he begins building small fishing boats and dinghies and soon enteprises into... view more Baglietto information



Bavaria

 History of Bavaria Yachts

Bavaria Yachts began in 1979 incorporating the best of German craftsmanship and state-of-the-art methodology to create a name synonymous for sailing and motor yachts of outstanding value and quality.

As one of the top-ranked and largest yacht builders in... view more Bavaria information



Beneteau Powerboat

 History
The Beneteau adventure began more than a century ago on the quays of Croix-de-Vie in Vendée.

For 120 years, the core of the Boatyard's profession has been innovation and a passion for yachting. From the first sardine boat to the latest Monte Carlo, from the shipbuilding... view more Beneteau Powerboat information



Beneteau Sailboats

 History

The BENETEAU adventure began more than a century ago on the quays of Croix-de-Vie in Vendée. For 120 years, the core of the Boatyard's profession has been innovation. From the first sardine boat to the First 50, from the shipbuilding tradition to more advanced technologies, our... view more Beneteau Sailboats information



British Hunter

 Hunter Boats started life close to the Wakering marshes near Rochford back in 1969. The Beatles were in full flow and Oasis had probably not yet been born. A few years later the company moved to a new custom built factory off Sutton Rd, in Rochford where the building of Hunter boats continued until... view more British Hunter information



C & C

 For nearly 40 years, C&C has led the industry in performance sailboat design and technology. The right mixture of speed and comfort has produced a string of successful racer/cruisers, and continues to guide today's C&C. This heritage and design philosophy produced our current fleet of... view more C & C information



Camper and Nicholsons

 Since 1782, Camper & Nicholsons has been synonomous with the world's leading yachts. Today, Camper & Nicholsons International remains the global leader in all luxury yachting activities, specialising in the sale, purchase, charter, marketing, management and construction of the finest yachts... view more Camper and Nicholsons information



Cantieri di Pisa

 History
1945: The history of Cantieri di Pisa began in Limite sull’Arno, where a great shipbuilding tradition was born on the banks of Tuscany’s main river. Later, this area was completely devastated during the German retreat during the Second World War, a time when many shipwrights... view more Cantieri di Pisa information



Chris Craft

 Chris-Craft was founded by Christopher Columbus Smith in the late 19th century and has enjoyed a long history of manufacturing quality boats.

History
1874: The Smith brothers, Chris and Henry, build their first wooden boat.
1884: Smith Brothers Boat Builders open their... view more Chris Craft information



Comfort

 The COMFORTBÅTAR AB was founded by Kennet Albinson in 1964 and in a short time it has developed into one of Scandinavia's leading yards. The ships have been built by small teams for many years who receive renumeration on completion of the ship and are also responsible for any warranty work which may... view more Comfort information



Contest

 The starting point of Contest Yachts is that they sell more than just premium quality yachts. Their clients enjoy a lifestyle that revolves around broadening their horizons. The allure and performance of Contest Yachts fit perfectly within this philosophy, which is why Contest’s credo is: ... view more Contest information



Cougar

 Cougar Custom Boats formerly of British Columbia, Canada was sold to partners Tony Poore and Berney Shumate in 2004. They have established a home for the company in Hill City, Kansas. The new company purchased all of the moulds and tooling from the previous company. The company has had a great... view more Cougar information



Cranchi

Cranchi boat informationHistory

Origins
Il Cantiere Nautico Cranchi® Srl was originally set up on the banks of Lake Como by its founder, Giovanni Cranchi. In his home village, San Giovanni di Bellagio, the enterprising Giovanni opened his first workshop around 1866, even though the true date of... view more Cranchi information



DeFever

 History
Arthur DeFever spent his early years designing commercial tuna clippers for the San Diego fleet. These vessels proved highly reliable and seaworthy. They stayed away from port for weeks at a time, traveling long distances to Central and South America before returning safely with... view more DeFever information



Dehler

 Dehler is a well-established name in Germany and throughout the rest of the world. The name stands for safety, speed, absolute quality, high resale-value and especially innovation.

The Dehler factory, where all Dehler yachts are fully produced, is located in Meschede-Freienohl (Sauerland,... view more Dehler information



Diana

 DIANA designs unique, tailor-made superyachts of distinction in the 35 to 100-metre range. Based in Holland, DIANA operates globally and works with many renowned and influential builders and stylists from all over the world. With over thirty years of naval architecture experience on board, DIANA... view more Diana information



Doral

 The History of Boats in Quebec
Around 1730, the « Chemin du Roy » became the first ride able road between Montreal and Quebec. It took two days to make the trip. For the villages along the St. Lawrence River, canoes, rowboats and sailboats rapidly became privileged transportation... view more Doral information



Drago

 Drago Boats was first established in 1969 by her present Managing Director Nikos Farazis.

Since then the company has produced more than 23,000 sailboats boats and sport boats. In the last few years Drago has specialised in producing small pleasure boats, sized from 5m up to 8m, although many... view more Drago information



Dufour

 Dufour history goes back 40 years when Michele Dufour launched the first Sylphe in 1964. Four years later -in 1968- he created the legendary Aprege, an unprecedented success that revolutionised the design of cruising sailing yachts.

A number of successful models follow. The early '80s and the... view more Dufour information



Elan

 EXPERIENCE IN BOATBUILDING since 1949…

… Elan has been engaged in the production of marine orientated craft. This production began with the making of boats, kayaks, and canoes that were made out of waterproof wooden slabs.

In the following years, Elan temporarily redirected its manufacturing... view more Elan information



Elegance

 Elegance yachts are part of the Drettmann Group which was founded in 1970 as a German family-owned enterprise. Over the course of the years, it has developed into a luxury yacht dealer of international renown.

Currently, some 85 employees work for the Drettmann Group at 15 bases internationally.... view more Elegance information



ETAP

 ETAP Yachting is a subsidiary of the ETAP group as a result of diversification into the leisure market.

In 1970 the preparations for the production of the ETAP 22 started. From the very beginning ETAP opted for technological innovation: unsinkability, sandwich construction, polyester... view more ETAP information



Fairey

 Fairey Marine Ltd was created in the late 1940's by the love of yachting of Sir Richard Fairey and Fairey Aviation's Managing Director, Mr. Chichester-Smith. Both were avid sailing enthusiasts along with Chichester-Smith's good friend and former Olympic yachtsman, Charles Currey. Sir Richard and Mr.... view more Fairey information



Fairline

 Fairline’s passion really shows when creating a boat that truly performs for in the truest sense of the word; every aspect of the on-board engineering, from the mooring, anchoring and tender-handling facilities to the domestic equipment and electronic boat management systems, is designed to work in... view more Fairline information



Farr

 Farr Yacht Design, Ltd. is acknowledged as the top racing-yacht design team in the world based upon one of the most extensive and impressive records of winning yacht racing results ever compiled by a single design group. Their long-running record of achievement dates back more than 25 years and... view more Farr information



Fast Yachts

 Welcome to the world of fast yachts... This is where you're going to find everything you could possibly need in a fast yacht. Fast Yachts in Durban, South Africa, build the Simonis Voogd designed Fast 42 and Fast 54 as well as the Fast19. These yachts have optimised designs to match performance and... view more Fast Yachts information



Ferretti

 Ferretti S.p.A. is the head company of a group among the world leaders in design, construction and sale of luxury motoryachts, with a unique portfolio of nine of the most exclusive, prestigious brands in the nautical world: Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Riva, Itama, Bertram, Apreamare, Mochi Craft, CRN... view more Ferretti information



Formula

 Model year 2006 marked Thunderbird’s 50th anniversary in the production of fiberglass powerboats. A progressive, family-owned company located in Decatur, Indiana, Thunderbird produces boats that are world renowned for beautiful styling, advanced engineering and exciting performance on the water.... view more Formula information



Fountaine Pajot

 Founded by Jean-François Fountaine and Yves Pajot in 1976, Fountaine Pajot started building cruising catamarans in 1983.

The company now offers a complete, modern range of sailing (Mahé 36, Orana 44, Salina 48, Eleuthéra 60) and power (Highland 35 PILOT and Cumberland 46) catamarans using... view more Fountaine Pajot information



Four Winns

 What began as a family-owned business has grown into one of the world’s largest manufacturers of fiberglass recreational products. But one thing hasn’t changed: At Four Winns, boating is (still) a family business. Our employees, many of whom have been with the company for 10, 15, 20 or more years,... view more Four Winns information



Ganley

 Ganley Yachts Ltd offer stock steel and timber designs from the drawing board of the late Denis Ganley. Denis Ganley was a leading yacht designer in New Zealand who specialised in steel yacht design aimed at both the amateur and professional builder.

The reason for designing mostly in steel is... view more Ganley information



Glastron

 In 1956, newly-founded Glastron Boats began making boats with an exciting new material called fiberglass. The goal was to produce stylish, feature-rich, yet affordable boats. The combination launched a whole new era in boating and made the young company the world leader in just a few short... view more Glastron information



Grand Banks

 Grand Banks Yachts began its journey in 1956 as American Marine, Ltd. Founder Robert J. Newton and his sons, John and Whit, were running a custom boatyard on Junk Bay in Hong Kong, building heavy sailboats and big motor yachts to designs by the world's top marine architects – Sparkman & Stevens,... view more Grand Banks information



Grand Soleil

 The history of Cantiere del Pardo began in Bologna in 1974. Their ambitious objective was to produce regatta boats that combined the best possible performance with elegant and innovative design.

Now Grand Soleil’s timeless style is celebrating 35 years of history. 35 years in which these boats... view more Grand Soleil information



Hallberg-Rassy

 History of Hallberg-Rassy Yachts

Company History
The Hallberg-Rassy yard existed in the days when boat building still meant wood and individual boats, rather than mass production.

In view of this Hallberg-Rassy have specialized, from the earliest days, in comfortable sailing... view more Hallberg-Rassy information



Hatteras

 History
The Hatteras legend began on the barrier islands of the North Carolina shore where the frigid waters of the Labrador Current encounter the tropical Gulf Stream. The outcome is Diamond Shoals – home to some of the most turbulent and untamed waters in the Atlantic and some of the best... view more Hatteras information



Hi - Star

 HI-STAR yachts have been on the market since 1985. Now, all their vessels are built at their boatyard, Activa Marine, located in Shanghai, China. With over 20 years experience in the boat building business, ranging from 37' to 75', they are backed by a team of naval engineers that help achieve the... view more Hi - Star information



Horizon

 Horizon was founded in 1987 in Taiwan by naval architect John Lu, who had a goal of creating the top shipyard in Asia and one of the top five builders of motoryachts worldwide. He gathered the best and most talented engineers, designers and craftsman in the region to form a strong team, which he now... view more Horizon information



Jeanneau

 Jeanneau Yachts first began in 1957 when Henry Jeanneau, already a car and aircraft fanatic, saw a motorboat pass him by. Soon afterwards he began building a hull and competed in and obtained line honors in his first race. In 1959 he hired his first staff and the first powerboats made their debut in... view more Jeanneau information



Kha Shing

 Monte Fino Yachts are built by world renowned Kha Shing Enterprises, founded in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, by the Gong brothers in 1977, who were previously engaged in building traditional fishing boats.

Today, Kha Shing is easily the biggest shipyard in Taiwan and one of the larger boat builders... view more Kha Shing information



Maxum

 Maxum, a Brunswick Corporation brand and a member of the Brunswick Boat Group, is the acknowledged leader in recreational boating. Over the years, the boating industry has seen many companies come and go-leaving customers without access to parts or service. Maxum, on the other hand, has made... view more Maxum information



Moody

 Swanwick on the River Hamble has been home to Moody-Yachts since the middle of the 18th century. These yachts embody 150 years of tradition and innovation.

John Moody fell in love with boats when he was a young child. His first effort at boatbuilding began in the courtyard of a house in... view more Moody information



Moonraker

 In 1967 a German Rhine Army captain died before he could take delivery of 'Moonraker' ~ a boat he had commissioned Vic Bell of Brundall, Norfolk to build and fit out. The 30ft boat - named Moonraker by the German Army captain was on an Ocean 30 hull (built by Aquafibre) and fitted out by Bell's... view more Moonraker information



Neptunus

 Neptunus Yachts has a proud tradition of building world leading semi-custom yachts that are rich in style and detail, yet designed for dependability and performance.

From its roots as a Dutch builder of motoryachts with a 35-year heritage, Neptunus has grown to be a leading North American... view more Neptunus information



Nimbus

 Nimbus is one of the foremost and most respected boatbuilders in Europe. The name Nimbus has for decades, been synonymous with well-built boats which, due to their high quality, have ensured that the company has carved itself out a special reputation within the boatworld.

Today, Nimbus... view more Nimbus information



Prestige

The Prestige range has gained its independence to become a completely separate branddistinct from Jeanneau.

With a range of 10 models between 10 and 15 metres, the PRESTIGE® brand has become a leading player in the European motor yachts market over the 8 years. The challenge for... view more Prestige information



Princess

 Princess Motorboat History

Princess Yachts International has a heritage dating back to 1965 with the Project 3 motor yacht built by the then, Marine Projects (Plymouth). The Pilgrim motor yacht was the forerunner to the first Princess being built in 1969. The Princess range of luxury... view more Princess information



Pronavia Reflex 38

 Six years after the launch of the first Reflex 38, the design has been transformed into the Pronavia 38. Retaining its well-documented speed and stability characteristics, the interior of this IRC competitive boat has undergone a complete redesign by superyacht stylist Roel de Groot. The stark... view more Pronavia Reflex 38 information



Rampart

 History

During the 1950s and ’60s the Rampart Boat Building Works was one of the best known motor yacht yards in England. It had a reputation for building sturdy, quality gentlemen’s motor boats that were traditional in style while being fast, well specified and having good seakeeping... view more Rampart information



Rapsody

 In 1999 Rapsody Yachts started building new classically contoured, high-speed motor yachts in the top segment. And very soon the pretty retro-look of the elegant Rapsody 'bakdekkers' became a household name. Thus, in Heeg we can speak of a classic flying start. In 2006, the success of their first... view more Rapsody information



Regulator

 Regulator are builders of the Finest Offshore Sportfishing Boats. Regulators are North Carolina bred and born, tested against the challenging conditions of the Outer Banks, and delivered to locations throughout the U.S. and abroad.

Regulator’s line of Sport Fishing Boats, from 23’ to 32’ and the... view more Regulator information



Retro

 Retro Boats carry the promise of being built to the safest and strongest in their class utilizing the most technologically advanced materials possible.

They have taken the classic shape of these vintage models, corrected the original design short comings and included many modern features to... view more Retro information



Sea Ray

 Every Sea Ray boat is a reflection of their commitment to precision, innovation and craftsmanship. Spacious cockpits flow into thoughtfully designed cabins. The design, details and materials are tested and approved by the most dedicated group of professionals in the marine industry. The result is a... view more Sea Ray information



Sealine

 Sealine Motorboat history

Sealine have been designing and building boats for over 30 years. Founded in 1972 by an individual boating enthusiast, Tom Murrant started with the belief that he could make a craft better than those available on the market, and built the company on this... view more Sealine information



Sessa

 Sessa Marine story is one of a family that, generation after generation, carries a dream of excellence for its trademark and products.

Born in 1958, it started with the moulding of plastics but very quickly progressed to the first applications of glass re-inforced polyester resins (VTR). In 1972... view more Sessa information



Sunseeker

 The spirit of sunseeker is the pursuit of excellence, matched with the courage to constantly break new barriers.

Few brands can confidently claim to rank amongst the world's finest. Sunseeker is one of them. A brand with enormous global strength, part of its success lies in the commitment to... view more Sunseeker information



Swan Nautor

 The story of Nautor’s Swan has its roots 300 years ago in a landscape where temperatures can fall to –30°C in the depth of winter and the sea may be frozen five months of the year. The unforgiving landscape around the small town of Jakobstad in Finland is an unusual birthplace for a company... view more Swan Nautor information



Sweden

 History of Sweden Yachts

It all started in 1976 with a yacht (Sverige) that was built for America’s Cup. Since then, Sweden Yachts has developed into being one of the world’s leading producers of luxurious, high quality sailing yachts, helping customers to find and participate in buying... view more Sweden information



Windy

 Windy Boats AS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Periscopus AS, Oslo, Norway - a privately owned holding company with interests which include publishing, media, hotels and property. The renowned WINDY boats are built at their modern and well equipped production facilities at Skarpnes, just outside... view more Windy information



X-Yachts

 History of X-Yachts

In 1979, one of today’s most successful and quality orientated production yards was established in Denmark. During the 1980’s, X-Yachts designed and built winning IOR yachts for World Class Racing. The success acheived with this market attracted the attention of the... view more X-Yachts information