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Argentina

Zonda Yachts (ARG)
Argentina
4 models
7.2 - 8.45 m
The company began as Astilleros del Sur. They changed their name in 2023 to Zonda Yachts, a division of Zonda Yachts Group. Servetto 351, San Fernando, Buenos Aires, Argentina., +54 11 4725-0965 +54 9 11 3695-0706 info@zondagroup.com.ar The US distributor is Auster Yachts (http://austeryachts.com) 300 Old Lupton Rd, Merritt, NC 28556, USA info@austeryachts.com Years in...

Nautivela Shipyard (ARG)
Argentina
2 models
6.1 - 13.26 m
Founded by Percy Sly. Nautivela shipyards became one of the leaders of the Argentine market, in the construction of fast sailing pleasure, with maximum comfort and safety in construction. Builder of ROY 20, ROY 26, ROY 32, ROY 38 and ROY 43. Somehow related to the Italian builder of the same name which is still...

Martinoli Marine
Argentina
1 model
10.17 - 10.17 m
Established by Don Ignacio Martinoli an Argentinian citizen born in Italy, the yard started by building new boats of his own design, as well as repairs and maintenance of sport and commercial vessels. Edgardo Martinoli: An Argentinian born in 1973, Edgardo Martinoli became interested in sailing at an early age. He studied at the Liceo...

M Boats (ARG)
Argentina
3 models
9.22 - 12.3 m
M Boats Av. Calle Espana 1651 (Rta. Panamericana, Colectora Oeste, Km 47.5) Parque de Negocios, Galpon 7 Escobar, Buenos Aires, Argentina Phone: +54 348 443 3313 E-mail: info@mboats.com.ar Website: www.mboats.com.ar Years in Business: 0 – present

Astilleros Pandora S.A. (AR)
Argentina
1 model
10.36 - 10.36 m
ASTILLEROS PANDORA S.A. Montevideo 84, a media cuadra de la ruta 197 (Ex Larralde) Tigre Buenos Aires Argentina Tel.: (54 11) 4749-5900 – Cel.: 15 3361-8334 Email: info@astillerospandora.com.ar Years in Business: 0 – present

Astillero Zimmermann (ARG)
Argentina
4 models
6.64 - 9.5 m
Escalada 1146, San Fernando (1646) Buenos Aires. ARG Tel: (54 11) 4746 5714 Years in Business: 1965 – present

Antares Yachts
Argentina
1 model
13.41 - 13.41 m
Originally located in Canada, then moved to Argentina. Guillermo “Memo” Castro is the founder and president of 40 Grados Sur, a shipyard that has been the building Antares Catamarans since 2010. Antares Yachts Phone numbers: +1 904 506 8794 – USA +63 945 687 5035 – Asia +54 9 11 6361 6327 – Argentina Years...
Australia

Windrush Yachts (AUS)
Australia
4 models
4.29 - 6.1 m
Windrush Yachts 8 Blamey Place O’Connor Western Australia 6163 Australia tel.+61 8 9314 1317 fax: +61 8 9331 3255 brett@windrushyachts.com.au http://www.windrushyachts.com.au Years in Business: 0 – present

Swarbrick & Swarbrick
Australia
10 models
5.49 - 10.21 m
Swarbrick Bros Yachts first operated out of a small workshop in Carrington Street, Claremont until 1977 when they moved to larger premises in Osborne Park. The Swarbrick family started building yachts commercially in 1965, and were pioneers in Australia building composite yachts with the introduction of the S&S34 in 1968.The business was sold to the...

Swanson Brothers (AUS)
Australia
5 models
8.53 - 12.8 m
Founded by Jim, Ken and Ron Swanson of Sydney, Australia. Best known for their, sturdy, canoe-sterned cruising yachts (designed by Ron Swanson), of which the SWANSON 28, 38 and 42 were the most popular. Years in Business: 1950 – 1985

Northshore Yachts (AUS)
Australia
10 models
6.96 - 14.02 m
Originally a division of the Sydney Yachting Centre Pty Limited and located at The Spit, Mosman NSW 2088 Australia. Geoff Pearson and his partner Bob Vinks took over production in 1996. – 2006 Managing Director and major shareholder of Northshore Yachting Services, Heath Walters, acquired Northshore Yachts. Located at: Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club Unit...

Marten Yachts
Australia
1 model
15 - 15 m
Marten Marine was founded in New Zealand by Steve Marten in 1972. Marten Marine established an international reputation for composite yacht construction ranging from luxurious cruising yachts through to America’s Cup and other racing yachts. (Builder of the famous KZ1 that raced against Dennis Conners catamaran in the 27th Americas Cup.) In 2005, the company...

Hutton Yachts (AUSTRALIA)
Australia
2 models
7.3 - 8.43 m
Hutton Yachts 206 Harbord Road Brookvale, NSW Founded by Paul & Carl Hutton. Years in Business: 1978 – 1982

Hill & Cameron Yachts (AUSTRALIA)
Australia
3 models
5.26 - 5.99 m
Years in Business: 0 – present

Hansa Sailing Systems
Australia
4 models
2.3 - 5.8 m
Previously Access Sailing Systems. 4/4 Cumberland Avenue SOUTH NOWRA NSW 2541 AUSTRALIA Postal: PO Box 5048, NOWRA DC NSW 2541 Telephone: +61 2 4403 0595 Email: info@hansasailing.com Years in Business: 1992 – present

Haines Hunter
Australia
1 model
5.94 - 5.94 m
Australian builder of mainly powerboats. For a short while during the 1980’s they built the Farrier designed TRAMP and SUPERTRAMP folding trimarans. Years in Business: 0 – present

Formula Sailcraft (AUS)
Australia
4 models
3.75 - 4.26 m
Builder of Formula 15 Skiffs, 125 Dinghies, Impulse Dinghies and Sabre Dinghies. They previously built some Paper Tiger Catamarans as well. Formula Sailcraft Factory 3 53 Macaulay Street Williamstown, Victoria. Australia 3016 Years in Business: 0 – present

Fastback Catamarans
Australia
3 models
9.3 - 13.41 m
Catamarans designed and built by John Gross in Australia. Years in Business: – present

Endeavour Yachts (AUS)
Australia
7 models
7.32 - 9.3 m
Founded by Reg Gardner. Endeavour Yachts was one of Australia’s largest yacht builders in it’s day. Besides the Endeavour sailboats, they also built catamarans from 23ft to 47ft, trailer sailers, Adams 8 and Adams 11 yachts and G.R.P. Dragons.(Dates are approximate) Years in Business: 1965 – 1990

Dinghy Sports
Australia
6 models
2.44 - 3.43 m
DINGHY SPORTS 5C – 89 DARLEY STREET MONA VALE, NSW 2103 AUSTRALIA Phone: {61 2} {02} 9997 1636 Fax: {61 2} {02} 9979 9825 EMail: MARK@DINGHYSPORTS.COM Years in Business: 1979 – present

Cavalier Yachts (AUSTRALIA)
Australia
7 models
7.62 - 11.89 m
Cavalier Yachts was created as a partnership between Peter Smith and John Salthouse, trading as Salthouse Custom Glass Boats Ltd, later changed to Custom Glass Boats Ltd. They initially produced the successful Cavalier 32 as well as the Coronet Trailer Sailer and the Corsair 36 launch. Salthouse and Smith amicably parted company with Smith taking...

Binks Yacht Constructions
Australia
5 models
5.03 - 12 m
Well known Australian boat builder. David Binks produced the first fibrerglass yacht built in Australia and then perfected a system of sandwiching a lightweight foam core between two layers of fiberglass, a concept that was embraced by boat builders around the world. In 1972, a fire destroyed the Binks factory including the moulds of boats....

Australian High Performance Catamarans
Australia
3 models
4.95 - 5.5 m
Australian High Performance Catamarans 50 Craig Street Long Gully Vic 3550 Australia Email: ahpcinfo@ahpc.com.au Phone: + 61 3 5443 6910 Fax: + 61 3 5441 2963 Years in Business: 0 – present

Austral Yachts
Australia
8 models
6.1 - 10.36 m
Established by Adrian and Sue Keough. Austral Yachts 20-22 Cottage Lane South Australia 5163 AUSTRALIA Telephone 08 8329 9955 Facsimile 08 8329 9956 International + 61 8 8329 9955 Email sales@australyachts.com.au Years in Business: 1972 – present

Spirited Designs
Australia
2 models
6 - 11.7 m

McConaghy Boats
Australia
10 models
2.34 - 18.28 m
About History of the company Australian company McConaghy is a truly legendary name in the yachting world. Few shipyards can boast that they have successfully built high-end composite yachts for over 50 years and have maintained a leading position in the industry. The company was founded in 1967 by John McConaghy and started its way...

Lightwave Yachts
Australia
1 model
14 - 14 m
Austria

Grabner GmbH
Austria
5 models
4.2 - 4.99 m
Builder of inflatable boats and catamarans. Purchased SEMPERIT boat factory in Kirchberg (Upper Austria). Builders of inflatable boats since the 1950’s. Grabner GmbH Weistracherstr. 11, 3350 Haag Austria / Europe Tel.: +43 7434 42251-0 Fax: +43 7434 42251 66 E-Mail: grabner@grabner.com Years in Business: 1975 – present

Sunbeam Yachts
Austria
38 models
5 - 15.97 m
Headquarters in Austria Sunbeam Yachts OG Köstendorfer Landestraße 7 A-5163 Mattsee Phone: +43 (0)6217 / 55-81-0 Sale: +43 (0)6217 / 55-81-27 Fax: +43 (0)6217 / 55-81-10 E-Mail: sunbeam@sunbeam.at Years in Business: 1957 – present About History of Sunbeam Yachts With a history spanning over 180 years, Sunbeam Yachts, formerly known as Schöchl Werft, stands as...

Frauscher Boats
Austria
5 models
7.88 - 8.94 m
About The Frauscher History The history of the Austrian shipyard Frauscher began in 1927 with Engelbert Frauscher, who founded a small boatbuilding business in Vienna. In the beginning, the shipyard built small wooden sailing yachts. But in the 1940’s the first racing motorboat came out of the company’s gates and since then this specialisation of the...

A-Yachts
Austria
3 models
8.18 - 12 m
Belgium

Trimax Yachts NV
Belgium
2 models
10.5 - 10.8 m
Sales Trimax-Yachts NV Geldenaaksebaan 329 3001 Heverlee Belgium BTW nr. 0451313779 Phone: 0032 – 16 – 291991 Email: jan.dewit@trimax-europe.com Years in Business: 1999 – present

Spirit Yacht (Belgium)
Belgium
3 models
11.3 - 12.2 m
SPIRIT YACHT BVBA NOEVEREN 197 2850 BOOM BELGIE TEL:+32 38881382 FAX:+32 38443302 info@spirit-yacht.com Years in Business: 0 – present

Etap Yachting
Belgium
28 models
6.05 - 14.46 m
Founded in 1970 by Norbert Joris. Etap was purchased by Dehler Deutchland in 2008. Dehler then declared bankruptcy later in 2008 and in January 2009 ETAP was declared insolvent. The company brand and moulds were purchased by MIC Industries in March 2009. It is not known, but seems unlikely, that MIC ever produced any boats....

A. J. Van Heygen (Bel)
Belgium
5 models
7.4 - 9.48 m
See also Spirit Yachts Address: Noeveren 195 Boom, Belgium Years in Business: – present

Ionic
Belgium
3 models
10.6 - 17.6 m
Brazil

MultiGlass (BRAZIL)
Brazil
3 models
4.85 - 7.05 m
Years in Business: 0 – present

Mariner Construções Náuticas Ltd. (BRA)
Brazil
8 models
5.11 - 9.13 m
Besides it’s own line of sailboats, this company built many O’day’s under license at it’s location in Brazil during the 1980’s and 1990’s. Location: Porto Alegre, Brazil No longer in Business Years in Business: 1977 – 1995

MCP Yachts
Brazil
3 models
20.8 - 30.5 m
About Company history Brazilian shipyard MCP Yachts entered the shipbuilding market in the early 80’s. The 120ft aluminium yacht, built in 1994 and presented at the Nice Boat Show, helped her to gain international fame. Today the company is ranked number one not only in Brazil, but also in the whole of South America in...

Dolphin Catamarans
Brazil
1 model
11.58 - 11.58 m
Canada

Yachtsmiths International Inc.
Canada
1 model
10.84 - 10.84 m
www.yachtsmiths.com Phone:(902)463-0741 Toll Free: (866) 856-7848 Fax: (902) 463-3664 Address: 2 Maitland St. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Canada, B2Y 3L7 Years in Business: 0 – present

Windward Marine Ltd. (CAN)
Canada
3 models
7.32 - 10.97 m
Original contact: Windward Marine Ltd. 116-1251 No. 2 Rd. Richmond, BC (CAN) No longer in business Years in Business: 0 – present

Wiggers Custom Yachts Ltd.
Canada
7 models
10.06 - 13.7 m
From company web site: ANDY WIGGERS, born in Groenlo, Holland in 1950, was the youngest of eleven children. His father, a master of the crafts, owned and managed a local furniture and a wooden shoe factory. This is where he was first introduced to woodworking, a very special skill developed and refined with the teaching...

Whitby Boat Works Ltd. (CAN)
Canada
9 models
4.82 - 16.76 m
Before forming Whitby Boat Works, Kurt and Doris Hansen had been building wooden sailing dinghies such as the ALBACORE since 1958. The company, located in Ajax, Ontario, CAN built more than 600 Alberg 30s, about 250 Alberg 37s, nearly the same number of Whitby 42s, 19 Whitby 45s and a few 55’s. An excellent resource...

Wegu (GER/CAN)
Canada
6 models
4.72 - 7.15 m
Wegu, located in Canada and Germany, built a number of small, mostly trailerable, cruising sailboats in the 1970’s and early 1980’s. As of 2014 the parent company was still in business but no longer a manufacturer of boats. Years in Business: 1973 – present

Vandestadt and McGruer Ltd. (CAN)
Canada
8 models
2.92 - 8.53 m
Canadian firm founded by Fraser McGruer and Hubert Vandestadt. Importer of the Macgregor trailer sailors and builder of a number of other models designed by Vandestadt. (Nephew to E. G. van de Stadt) Address was: West Shore Rd. Owen Sound Onatario, CAN N4K5P1 Years in Business: 1965 – 1987

TomCat Boats (CAN)
Canada
2 models
6.17 - 9.75 m
Email: General Info info@tomcatboats.com Ted Strain emstrain@globalserve.net Tom Strain tom@tomcatboats.com Phone: Office (905) 584-1236 Manufacturing (905) 715-7977 Address: Office 17559 Innis Lake Road, Caledon, ON L7K 2L1 Manufacturing: 19420 Bathurst Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 4V9 Years in Business: 0 – present

Ticon Yachts Ltd.
Canada
3 models
8.23 - 10.26 m
Ticon Yachts of Oakville, Ontario CAN began when David de Eyre purchased the rights to the TMI-30 (originally built by Chrysler as the CY-30) from Texas Marine Industries. The first Ticon 30’s were produced in Oakville Ontario, Canada. By 1983, Mr. de Eyre had arranged to have them built by Kelt Marine in Aurora, Ontario....

Tanzer Industries Ltd.
Canada
19 models
4.11 - 10.49 m
Founded by Johann Tanzer, Tanzer Industries Ltd. was one of the largest sailboat manufacturer in Canada for more than 20 years. The Tanzer line ranged from 16 to 35 feet. The most successful model was the TANZER 22 with more than 2200 built. But other models including the 26 were also built in large numbers....

Sylvana Yachts Inc.
Canada
1 model
8.53 - 8.53 m
Builder of new ANDREWS 28. 184 Commercial Place Penticton, BC V2A 3H7, Canada Phone: 250.492.4214 Fax: 250.492.4241 Cell: 250.809.9434 Principal Ivan Ivandic ivan@sylvanayachts.com Principal Vladimir Ivandic vlad@sylvanayachts.com Sales Enquiries ivan@sylvanayachts.com Years in Business: 2007 – present

Spencer Boats Ltd.
Canada
13 models
8.38 - 15.54 m
Spencer Boats. Ltd. of Vancouver, BC, Canada, was formed as a partnership between Phil Hantke and designer John Brandlmayr to build eighteen- foot plywood cruisers and runabouts. In the early 1960’s the product line changed to fiberglass hulled custom and semi-custom sailboats. Over the years, dozens of different models were produced in sizes ranging from...

Skene Boats Ltd. (CAN)
Canada
5 models
3.61 - 6.1 m
Founded by Donald Skene. (Ottawa, CAN) Sold to F. Wallis White and George Carlyle in 1970. Sold to Carl Strike and partners in 1979. Original address: Skene Boats Ltd. 2793 Fenton Road Gloucester, ON Canada MID: ZSK No longer in business. Years in Business: 1968 – 1992

Scorpio Yachts (CAN)
Canada
2 models
10.67 - 10.94 m
Founded by Haydn Gozzard at Exeter, Ontario. (CAN) Years in Business: 1980 – 2008

Scepter Yachts Ltd. (CAN)
Canada
3 models
10.82 - 13.11 m
Sceptre Marine c/o Shelter Island Marina #22/23 West Yard 6911 Graybar Road Richmond, BC V6W 1H3 Tel (604) 948.9924 Fax (604) 648.9286 Years in Business: 1978 – present

Sandstream Yachts (CAN)
Canada
5 models
5.4 - 8.65 m
A division of Stanley Hatch Enterprises LTD Hwy 48, R.R. 2 Stouffville, Ont. L0H 1L0 Tel (416) 640-6544 Out of Business Years in Business: 1983 – present

Saga Marine
Canada
4 models
11.13 - 15.94 m
Saga Marine was founded by Allan Poole, a veteran boat builder in the US, UK, and Canada. SAGA MARINE 423 Lakeshore Road St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada L2R 7K6 Voice: 905-646-4040 Fax: 905-646-2991 Toll-Free in US: 800-560-SAGA Years in Business: 1995 – present

Richmond Marine Ltd.
Canada
4 models
3.66 - 5.18 m
Richmond Marine was founded by David Thorpe, sometime Yachting Correspondent of the Daily Telegraph, and winner of the Prince of Wales Cup in 1950’s. (No longer in business.) Years in Business: 1965 – present

Quanta Yachts Ltd. (CAN)
Canada
1 model
8.66 - 8.66 m
This from founder Raymond Wall: “When we started Qaunta Yachts we thought it was it was the perfect time. The recession was going to bounce back and sales would be as before, meanwhile we would get the tooling done and be ready for the restart. But it didn’t restart as before, we built 12 over...

Philbrook’s Boatyard (CAN)
Canada
6 models
7.85 - 12.5 m
2324 Harbour Road Sidney, BC V8L 2P6 Canada Phone: (250) 656-1157 (877)-656-1157 www.philbrooks.com Years in Business: 1950 – present

Performance Sailcraft
Canada
9 models
2.34 - 8.66 m
Founded by Ian Bruce, co-developer (with Bruce Kirby) and original builder of the International Laser. No longer in business under this name. In 2007 Performance Sailcraft Europe and Vanguard merged to create Laser Performance. (laserperformance.com) (It is assumed that the Canadian company became part of this larger entity at this time or even earlier.) Years...

Paceship Yachts Ltd.
Canada
27 models
3.66 - 9.78 m
Paceship began as Industrial Shipping Company Limited of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, a builder of small plywood speedboats. When the plant was rebuilt after a fire in 1956, it became one of the earliest manufacturer of small fiberglass runabouts and sailboats. The line soon expanded to include larger sailboats which they began marketing under the...

PDQ Yachts (CAN)
Canada
4 models
9.63 - 13.41 m
From PDQ Website: (www.pdqyachts.com) Fall 87 – A passion for perfection, a love of the creative process and a drive to build great boats brought three extraordinary men together to build the first PDQ Yacht. These three men were Dr. Harvey Griggs, MIT graduate in structural engineering and the man who commissioned the first yacht,...

Ouyang Boat Works (CAN)
Canada
13 models
5.94 - 10.36 m
Founded by Stanley & Mao Ouyang and based in Ontario Canada. Builder of the Aloha sailboats. Years in Business: 1972 – 1985

Ontario Yachts
Canada
15 models
4.57 - 11.63 m
Ontario Yachts was one of the few companies that were able survive the boating-industry-wide slump that began in the mid 1980s. They did this, in part by branching out to non-marine applications. For example, they built the fiberglass support for the pitcher’s mound for Toronto’s Skydome Stadium. Since 1986, Dirk Kneulman Jr. and Don Oakie...

Olympic Yachtcraft Corp. (CAN)
Canada
5 models
6.93 - 12.27 m
Canadian subsidiary of Olympic Yachts of Greece. Some models may have been built in both countries???. Original builder address: Olympic Yachtcraft Corp. 2615 Marcel Street Montreal 382 Quebec, CAN No longer in business. The parent company, Olympic Marine of Greece, is still in business. Years in Business: 0 – present

Nye Yachts (CAN)
Canada
3 models
6.71 - 10.39 m
Founded by Allan Nye Scott. The company purchased the molds for the ALBERG 22, and commissioned the design for the ALBERG 29, and 34. Located first in Belleville Ontario, CAN, and later Bloomfield, Ontario, CAN. Years in Business: 1975 – 1989

Northern Yachts Ltd. (CAN)
Canada
4 models
7.21 - 11.2 m
Founded by Dennis Furnis. One of his partners was Chuck Walters. At the peak of production they employed about 15 people and built around 7 boats per year. Original Address: 395 Francom Street Ajax, Ont., CAN No longer in business. Thanks to Jack Gutter who was in touch with a former employee. Years in Business:...

NorseBoat
Canada
3 models
3.81 - 6.35 m
Address Mailing: NorseBoat PO Box 15 Belfast, PEI C0A 1A0 Canada Physical: 32 Breckenridge Lane Flat River, PEI C0A 1R0 Canada info@norseboat.com Years in Business: 2004 – present

Nash Industries (CAN)
Canada
2 models
6.1 - 7.92 m
J.J. Nash Industries. Founded by Joe Nash in the early 1970’s and located at Stratroy Ontario, CAN The company built a 20′ and 26′ model. A 33′ model was in the works shortly before the company closed (1990?). (information courtesy of Jack Gutter, Brian Hart, and number of others.) Years in Business: 0 – 1990

Mirage Yachts Ltd (CAN)
Canada
14 models
7.26 - 10.82 m
Mirage Yachts Ltd. was formed in February of 1972 by Dick and Irene Steffen, for the purpose of building the Mirage 24 designed by C&C. Up until this point they had owned a large volume C&C dealership in Point Claire, Quebec. At the time C&C did not build any model smaller than the 27. Dick...

McVay Fiberglass Yachts Ltd.
Canada
5 models
3.96 - 7.92 m
Founded by George William McVay after he left his position as manager at Industrial Shipping, builder of Paceship Yachts. McVay was also designer of a number of models that were built by the firm located at Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. original address: McVay Fiberglass Yachts Ltd. Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Years in Business: 1965...

Martin Yachts Ltd. (CAN)
Canada
6 models
4.88 - 10.85 m
Founded by Don Martin. His design and boat building firm has been responsible for the design and construction of more than 600 composite craft up to 27 meters (88 feet). Martin’s background in competitive sailing includes multiple North American Championship wins and participation in several Admirals Cup Regattas. In match racing he has been involved...

Koma Boats Ltd. (CAN)
Canada
3 models
3.99 - 4.7 m
Originally located: Clinton, ON, CAN No longer in business. Years in Business: 1972 – present

Kelt Marine
Canada
8 models
5.5 - 9.12 m
Originally located in Vannes, France. There was also a subsidiary in Ontario,Canada. Aquired by Kirie and many Kelt models were continued under the FEELING name. It doesn’t appear that any boats called ‘Kelts’ were built after 1989 in either country. The address for the Canadian firm was: Kelt Marine Inc. 22 Allaura Blvd. Aurora, Ontario,...

Kanter Yachts
Canada
7 models
12.85 - 19.15 m
9 Barrie Blvd. St. Thomas, Ontario Canada N5P 4B9 tel. (519)633-1058 kantermarine.com Years in Business: 0 – present

J.J. Taylor and Sons Ltd. (CAN)
Canada
5 models
5.79 - 9.75 m
Years in Business: 1904 – 1990

Independent Yachts Ltd.
Canada
3 models
6.1 - 6.43 m
Location was: Independent Yachts Ltd 2194 Regent Ave. Montreal, CAN Hull ID prefix:ZIY No longer in business. Years in Business: 1977 – 2003

Hughes Boat Works
Canada
29 models
6.71 - 14.68 m
Hughes Boat Works was founded by brothers, Howard and Peter Hughes and first located at Willowdale, Ontario, Canada, (near Toronto) where they built small dinghies. In 1965 the company moved to Scarborough, Ontario, and from 1965 to 1967 they built the HUGHES 24 (using tooling purchased from Tanzer Industries Ltd.), the HUGHES 27 (designed by...

Hotfoot Boats (CAN)
Canada
4 models
6.1 - 9.6 m
No longer in business. Years in Business: 0 – present

Hinterhoeller Yachts Ltd.
Canada
28 models
6.1 - 12.8 m
Started by George Hinterhoeller, the company became a part of C&C Yachts in 1969. Later, Hinterhoeller took a number of former C&C employees, and started his own firm at St-Catherines, Ontario in 1977. During it’s period of operation, the firm engaged the design talents of Mark Ellis for the more cruising oriented NIAGARA 35, 26,...

Halman Manufacturing Co.
Canada
7 models
5.89 - 8.33 m
Richard Navin CEO Address was: Halman Manufacturing Co. Durham Road Box 659 Beamsville, Ontario Canada No longer in business. Manufacturs code: ZHL Years in Business: 1978 – 1997

Grampian Marine
Canada
26 models
4.03 - 14.02 m
Grampian Marine was one of the first manufacturers fiberglass sailboats in Canada. It was founded by Jim Bisiker, owner of a construction company at Oakville, Ontario. Bisiker, along with Dick Kneulman and John Burn began building small fiberglass boats under license from Dyer Yachts of Rhode Island, USA. At the time, Dyer was at the...

Gozzard Yachts (North Castle Marine Ltd.)
Canada
7 models
9.14 - 15.24 m
H. Ted Gozzard and his family have been in the boat building business since 1970, starting out in Bayfield, Ontario with the opening of Bayfield Boat Yard Ltd. Many of the original Bayfield boats are in use today and have garnered a loyal following around the world. In the family alone there is almost 100...

Goman Boat Ltd. (CAN)
Canada
5 models
6.1 - 10.67 m
Founded by Bill Goman and designer, Steve Killing, both originally from C&C Yachts. The company soon merged with Express Yachts. Original Address: Goman Boat Ltd. Victoria Street On The Bay P.O. Box 697, Midland Ontario, Canada L4R 4P4 Years in Business: 1981 – 1985

Exe Fibercraft Ltd. (CAN)
Canada
3 models
4.72 - 9.1 m
Address was: Exe Fibercraft Ltd. London Road S Box 760, Hwy. 4 Exeter Ontario, Canada Manufacturer Identification Code: ZEX Years in Business: 1975 – 1992

Dekleer Brothers Industries Ltd.
Canada
4 models
9.14 - 15.54 m
Highly respected builder of heavy duty fiberglass cruising sailboats that was located at Richmond, BC, (CAN). The most popular models where the FRASER 30 and 41. The company mostly sold boats as kits and finishing was done elsewhere. When the company closed, some of tooling was passed on to Spencer Yachts also of BC. Years...

DS Yachts (Schwill Yachts) (CAN)
Canada
6 models
4.88 - 8.31 m
Founded by Herman Schwill. Original contact information: Schwill Yachts Factory St., Odessa, Ontario CAN No longer in business. Years in Business: 1971 – 1986

Corbin Les Bateaux (CAN)
Canada
3 models
10.74 - 12.65 m
Location was: 800 Ford Blvd. Industrial Park Chateauguay Quebec, CAN No longer in business. Years in Business: 0 – present

Cooper Enterprises Inc. (CAN)
Canada
17 models
6.55 - 16.54 m
aka Cooper Yachts Ltd. Founded by Forbes Cooper. Builder of ‘Prowler’ line of Powerboats. Initially built Catalina sailboats under license for sale in Canada. Address was: Cooper Enterprises Inc. 1642 Langan Ave. Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 1K5 Canada No longer in business. Years in Business: 1970 – 1990

Chaser Yachts (CAN)
Canada
4 models
4.98 - 12.17 m
Location was: 17 Sideroad Erin, ON CANADA N0B 1T0 (No longer in business) Years in Business: 0 – present

Channel Cutter Yachts
Canada
1 model
13.11 - 13.11 m
Channel Cutter Yachts is owned and operated by Bryan Gittins. He bought the molds and the design of the Falmough Cutter 34 and started building them in Nanaimo BC in 2003. He continues to build them to this day (2019). Channel Cutter Yachts 3300 Bissel Road Ladysmith, BC Canada V9G 1E4 Email: channelcutteryachts@shaw.ca Phone: (250)...

Challenger Yachts Ltd.(CAN)
Canada
3 models
7.24 - 7.42 m
Years in Business: 0 – present

Cape George Marine Works
Canada
5 models
6.71 - 11.58 m
Years in Business: 0 – present

Calgan Marine Ltd. (CAN)
Canada
8 models
6.1 - 10.3 m
Founded by Al Nairne. Based in Vancouver, BC. During a visit to California, Nairne saw a CAL 20, and was so impressed that he made arrangements with Jack Jensen of Jensen Marine to build Cal boats in Canada. Calgan built some 300 Cals (20′ 25′ 28′ 29′), and developed its own line of Crown/Calgan sailboats,...

CS Yachts (Canadian Sailcraft)
Canada
12 models
4.47 - 15.2 m
Founded by Paul Tennyson who began building the CORNICE dinghy as part of his reinforced plastics business. In 1971 CS dropped dinghy production and began building keelboats under a new name, CS Yachts. In its best year, 1986, CS built 175 30s, 33s, and 36s and the company moved to an expanded 100,000 sq. ft....

C&L Boatworks
Canada
6 models
3.61 - 5.64 m
Named after the two founders, Croce and Lofthouse, who developed the CL 16, first built in 1968. CL BOATWORKS Head Office: 446 Hamilton Road Belleville, ON. (905) 871-4625 Years in Business: 1953 – present

C&C Yachts
Canada
85 models
6.43 - 18.67 m
C&C Yachts was formed in 1969, when Canadian boat builders Belleville Marine Yard, Hinterhoeller Ltd. and Bruckmann Manufacturing joined forces with the design firm of Cuthbertson & Cassian Ltd. New capital was raised through a stock offering on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Although Ian Morch of Belleville Marine Yard was the first president, he resigned...

Bruckmann Yachts (CAN)
Canada
6 models
11.94 - 16.15 m
Erich Bruckmann, along with George Cuthbertson and George Cassion, was one of the founding partners of C & C Yachts. From the early 1960’s through to the late eighties, the C & C Custom Yachts Division was run by Erich Bruckmann, with his eldest son Mark close at hand. During that time, C & C...

Bombardier Ltd. (CAN)
Canada
4 models
3.8 - 8 m
Bombardier Recreational Products In 2003, Bombardier Inc. sold its Recreational Products Division to a group of investors: Bain Capital (50%), the Bombardier family (35%) and the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (15%). Years in Business: 0 – present

Bayfield Boat Yard Ltd. (CAN)
Canada
6 models
7.62 - 13.87 m
Bayfield Boat Yard was founded by Ted Gozzard and originally located in the village of Bayfield, southern Ontario. It became one of the largest sailboat manufacturers in Canada. At its peak it employed 65 full time employees and moved to a larger facility 20 miles away in Clinton Ontario. Ted left the company in 1981...

Aztec Yachts (CAN)
Canada
3 models
11.02 - 12.12 m
Location was: Niagara-on-the Lake Ontario, CAN No longer in business. Years in Business: 0 – present

Aragosa Yachts
Canada
3 models
10.59 - 12.19 m
MIC – QAY Former Address: 20 ALDEN RD MARKHAM ON L3R2S1 CANADA Years in Business: 1988 – 1997

Abbott Boats Inc.
Canada
12 models
3.96 - 11.05 m
Abbott Boats of Sarnia, Ontario was started by Bill Abbott. In the ’60s, he built NORDIC FOLKBOATS and DRAGONs, (first of wood and later of fiberglass). The ABBOTT 22, introduced in 1964 was the first in a line of fiberglass racer-cruisers that bore his name. This was followed by the ABBOTT 28, the ABBOTT 33...
China

Xiamen Hansheng Yacht Building Co. Ltd.
China
3 models
7.5 - 16.48 m
Xiamen Hansheng Yacht Building Co.,Ltd Sales office in China Name: Caprice Lam/Wendy Wen/Angel Hui Tel: 86-592-6882975/6 The company also builds boats under the revived Passport brand, among others. Years in Business: 1984 – present

Xiamen Celestial Yacht Ltd
China
3 models
14.02 - 15.47 m
Founded by Bryce Fuhriman and builder of the Celestial line of cruising sailboats. After 2002 the yard focused on building Passport and Outbound yachts. Years in Business: 1980 – present

Kong & Halvorsen Marine & Engineering
China
2 models
12.73 - 14.65 m
Founded as a Joint Venture between Lars Halvorsen Sons Pty.Ltd. and Joseph H.H. Kong. Kong had been the Manager of the American Marine plant in Hong Kong. Holverson was a well known and respected builder based in Australia. Between 1975 and 1990, hundreds of craft were built by the firm in Hong Kong under the...

Cheoy Lee Shipyard
China
67 models
7.62 - 16.99 m
Cheoy Lee Shipyard has been owned and operated by the same family for more than a century. As a building and a repair yard at Po Tung Point in Shanghai, Cheoy Lee began producing steam powered craft. After 1936, the business moved to what was then the British territory of Hong Kong. By the mid...

Fareast
China
18 models
2.3 - 12.55 m
Shanghai Far East FRP Boat Co., Ltd. is recognized as the biggest dinghy builder in China. The goal is to produce various high quality sailboats and boat fittings for our customers. “Even better than our faith is the honesty of our objective.”In the same year, Far East was licensed by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF)...
Croatia

Sydney Yachts/Bashford Int.
Croatia
11 models
7.32 - 14.27 m
The late Ian Bashford founded Bashford Boats (now known as Sydney Yachts) in the early 1980’s. The company produced one design yachts such as the J-24 and the ETCHELLS 22. The early 1990’s brought the launch of the new larger BH Boats. The first yacht off the drawing board and into production was the Sydney...

Salona Yachts (AD Boats Ltd.)
Croatia
13 models
9.99 - 19.2 m
AD Boats shipyard produces the Salona line of sailboats. AD Boats Ltd. Matoševa 8, 21210 Solin CROATIA Sales Tel: +385 (0)21 275 022 +385 (0)91 22 11 530 info@adboats.hr Years in Business: 2002 – present

Admir
Croatia
1 model
13.44 - 13.44 m
Years in Business: – present

Salona
Croatia
8 models
9.99 - 14.14 m
About The strange fact is that a country with such a long coastline as Croatia has major boat builders once or twice and that’s it. But one brand immediately comes to mind – Salona Yachts. Company history Salona Yachts does not boast faded captains in double-breasted jackets and caps, but given that the history of...

More Yachts
Croatia
4 models
12.5 - 16.7 m
Czech Republic

Devoti Sailing
Czech Republic
4 models
4.23 - 7.32 m
History Devoti Sailing started in 1992, owned by Luca Devoti who is an Olympic medallist in Finn class. “I was born in a small village on Lake Garda called Castelletto di Brenzone. It’s a place where the sport of sailing runs though everyone’s veins. Sailing was a way to survive before the long road...

MiniCat
Czech Republic
4 models
3 - 4.6 m

Independent Catamaran
Czech Republic
1 model
11 - 11 m
Denmark

Walsteds Baadeværft
Denmark
2 models
10.05 - 12.77 m
Founded by Aage Walsted who bought the original yard in 1949. Since then the company has built more than two hundred boats, mostly sailing yachts. Besides smaller racing-boats like Dragons and 5.5 meters, the company later produced a line of larger luxury cruisers working with such designers Aage Neilson and Olin Stephens. Today the yard...

Quorning Boats
Denmark
11 models
7.65 - 12.4 m
Børge Quorning founded Quorning Boats in 1967 with the aim to build safe high quality trimarans with good performance. Now known worldwide represented with boats in more than 25 countries. QUORNING BOATS APS Skærbækvej 101 7000 Fredericia Denmark +45 7556 2626 info@dragonfly.dk Years in Business: 1967 – present

Nordship Yachts ApS
Denmark
10 models
6.66 - 13.75 m
The Danish yard Nordship Yachts ApS was founded in 1978 under the name Buchwald Yachtværft. In 1988 Lars Buchwald acquired the rights for the Nordship boat program and changed the name to to Nordship Yachts ApS. Parent Company: True Boat Builders (https://www.trueboatbuilders.com/en) Nordship Yachts ApS Fabriksvej 5 6640 Lunderskov Denmark +45 7555 9155 info@nordship.dk Years...

Nordborg Baadebyggeri A/S
Denmark
7 models
7.95 - 11.99 m
NORDBORG BAADEBYGGERI A/S Mads Clausensvej 2 DK-6430 Nordborg Denmark Telefon: (+45) 74 45 14 67 Fax: (+45) 74 45 36 86 E-mail: nbb@nordborg-baadbyg.dk Years in Business: 1937 – present

Motiva Yachts
Denmark
8 models
10.1 - 17.23 m
Harager 18, Ferup DK – 6640 Lunderskov Danmark Telefon +45 75 55 91 51 Telefax +45 75 55 90 26 motiva@motiva.dk Years in Business: 0 – present

Molich Shipyard
Denmark
3 models
11.73 - 12.67 m
Well known Danish builder of custom yachts founded by Paul Molich. Years in Business: 0 – present

Luffe Yachts (DEN)
Denmark
11 models
11 - 14.75 m
Founded by boat builder Oluf Jørgensen, who went on his own and created the successful Luffe 37, built at one of the most successful shipyards in Denmark. In 1983 the Luffe 44 was introduced, the fastest boat in Sjælland Rundt Race (the Danish boat race around the island of Zealand) that year as well as...

LM Glasfiber (DEN)
Denmark
12 models
5 - 9.75 m
Still in business but no longer a builder of yachts after 1995. LM Glasfiber Group Jupitervej 6 6000 Kolding Denmark Years in Business: 1940 – present

Granada Yachts (DEN)
Denmark
14 models
7.02 - 13.05 m
No longer in business. Years in Business: 0 – 1980

Faurby Yachts A/S
Denmark
13 models
9.1 - 14.7 m
Faurby Yachts Denmark AS of 2013, Faurby Yachts are built by Nordship Yachts, also of Denmark. Parent Company Name; True Boat Builders (https://www.trueboatbuilders.com/en) Years in Business: 1976 – present

Børresen Bådebyggeri
Denmark
9 models
4.5 - 10 m
(From the company website) The brothers Børge and Albert Børresen built their first DRAGON class sloop in 1935. Their father Peter Børresen had had a boat builder’s yard in Vejle. The boat was built in an open shed in their spare time. By 1938 the first workshop was built with room for one boat. Albert...

Botved Boats (DEN)
Denmark
2 models
8.97 - 11.43 m
Founded by Ole Botved and originally located on Copenhagen harbor. Botved Boats is best known as the builder of the Coronet line of powerboats which were sold around Scandinavia, Europe and the UK for a number of years. There were at least 2 sailboat models that were turned out in limited numbers. Became Coronet Boats...

Bianca Yachts
Denmark
20 models
7.77 - 12.6 m
Bianca Yacht started in 1964 in Rudkoebing Denmark, when Holger Leth Christensen built boats of wood, primarily the Mahogany “Peti”. His first Fiberglass boat, the Bianca 27, was also first built there. Since then, the Bianca family produced a number of models including the Bianca Queen Motorsailer, followed by a long line of sailboats such...

Bandholm Yachts
Denmark
9 models
7.2 - 10.62 m
Years in Business: 1961 – present

X-Yachts
Denmark
87 models
7.94 - 20.12 m
About Company history The shipyard X-Yachts was founded in 1979 by Lars Jeppesen, Niels Jeppesen and Birger Hansen. The company started with the construction of IOR (International Offshore Rule) class yachts and the rapid success of the young shipyard in this field attracted the attention of amateur yachtsmen who needed fast and quality yachts. This...

Nordship
Denmark
8 models
11 - 18.25 m
About Danish shipyard Nordship Yachts confidently holds a leading position in the segment of sailing yachts with a deck salon. History The company was founded by Lars Buchwald in 1978 in the Danish province of Lunderskov and was originally named after the founder of Buchwald Yachtværft. During the first 10 years the workshops worked under...

Faurby
Denmark
10 models
9.95 - 14.7 m
About History of the company Good Scandinavian cruisers have been launched under the Faurby brand since 1976. However, the shipyard’s name has never been heard. She has never pursued fame or volume, only quality and customers who share her aesthetics. The company consistently produces no more than 10-15 yachts per year and, as Faurby is...

Dragonfly
Denmark
6 models
7.65 - 12.4 m
About Do you like to travel as a family on small waters and the coast? Water games and family picnics outdoors are your typical weekend activities? The Danish trimarans from the Quorning Boats shipyard, known as Dragonfly, are designed just for you. History The Quorning Boats shipyard was founded in 1967 by Borg Quorning. From...

Brandt-Moeller
Denmark
4 models
7.6 - 7.64 m
About History of the company Brandt-Møllers Bådebyggeri was founded in Denmark in 1946 by Oscar Brandt-Møller. In the first post-war years, the company received small orders and barely made ends meet. But it was during this period that the first production model was designed, which helped the shipyard to gain a foothold in the market....
Estonia

Saare Yachts
Estonia
3 models
11.4 - 14.5 m
Located on the small island of Saaremaa in the Baltic Sea. Principals include Stig Nordblad, founder and longtime owner of Finngulf Yachts, Karl-Johan Stråhlmann (designer), Peeter Sääsk (Managing Director) and owner Thomas Nielsen. Saare Yachts Nasva 93872 Estonia info@saareyachts.com https://saareyachts.com Tel: + 372 50 87 913 Years in Business: 2007 – present

Ridas Yachts (ESTONIA)
Estonia
5 models
10 - 11.7 m
Ridas Yacht & Composites Mäe 2 Jõgisoo EE 76402 Harjumaa ESTONIA Tel: + 372 678 2287 Fax: + 372 678 2288 Email: INFO@RIDASYACHT.COM Years in Business: 1993 – present

Saare
Estonia
7 models
11.4 - 14.4 m
Company history «At the Helsinki Boat Show 2007 I had lunch with Stig Nordblag, founder of Finngulf Yachts. We talked about life and sailboats. The Stig had recently retired and complained that he was already tired of his only hobby – washing his car. And so we decided to start something new. Here we have...

Ridas Yacht
Estonia
6 models
7.93 - 14 m
Finland

Wasa Yachts
Finland
13 models
8.29 - 15.98 m
Years in Business: 1975 – present

Nordic Yachts
Finland
5 models
10.46 - 13.82 m
Nordic Yachts, founded Steve Nordtvedt, was in business from 1977 – 1991. Steve later joined his brother Gary at Norstar Yachts. Years in Business: 1977 – 1991

Nautor (Swan sailboats)
Finland
83 models
10.7 - 35.2 m
Nautor’s Swan Headquarters P.O. Box 10 68601 Pietarsaari FINLAND F + 358 6 760 1 777 E email@nautors-swan.com Borgo SS. Apostoli, 29 50123 Florence (Italy) T +39 055 240 382 E info@nautorswan.com Years in Business: 1966 – present

Nauticat – Siltala Yachts
Finland
17 models
10 - 15.9 m
Nauticat Yachts Oy, during its existence, evolved to one of the leading boatyards, building traditional motorsailers and pilothouse sailboats. By the end of 2009 over 2750 Nauticats had been launched in different parts of the world. In addition to the famous “Grand Old Lady”, the Nauticat 331, the range included the traditional motorsailers, Nauticat 38...

Maestro Boats (FIN)
Finland
9 models
9.3 - 14.52 m
Current builders of Jonmeri as well as newer Maestro models. Years in Business: 0 – present

Länsivene Oy
Finland
4 models
8.36 - 9.45 m
Länsivene Oy was founded by Rauma Unaja Tätilä’s brothers Osmo, Onni and Atso. They produced motor boats, as well as nearly every MP sailboat. Except for one, all MP boats manufactured by Tätilä continue to sail (2012), and one of the exceptions was destroyed by a fire on the winter dock. Years in Business: 1978...

Jonmeri Yachts
Finland
6 models
10.07 - 14.52 m
Founded by Jorma Nyman. From company website: JONMERI has a long reputation within sailing people around the world to be known as high quality, reliable and comfortable off-shore sailing yacht. The JONMERI boats are used for cruising and racing in coastal waters as well as for ocean passages by blue water sailors. JONMERI sailing yachts...

Joemarin OY (FIN)
Finland
6 models
5.21 - 11.04 m
Located Joensuu, Finland, (northeast of Helsinki) No longer in business. Years in Business: 0 – 1976

Jakobstads Båtvarv
Finland
1 model
9.6 - 9.6 m
Jakobstads Båtvarv Gamla Hamnsvägen 31 68600 Jakobstad Finland Tel. +358 (0)6 723 1210 mobile +358 (0)50 592 3400 Email yard: info(at)jakobstadsbatvarv.multi.fi Years in Business: 1904 – present

Fiskars (Fiskars AB )
Finland
7 models
8.92 - 11.79 m
Fiskars began as an ironworks in 1649, and is one of the oldest private companies in the western world. One of the most visable products made by the company today is the orange handled scissors. No longer a builder of sailboats. Years in Business: 1649 – present

Finngulf Yachts
Finland
18 models
8.45 - 14 m
Founded by Stig Nordblad. Finngulf Marin Ky was first a brokerage firm but began to build their own yachts in 1981. The first boat was the FINNGULF 34 which, within two years, was replaced by the more popular FINNGULF 36. Years in Business: 1980 – present

Finn Flyer Marina AB. (FI)
Finland
4 models
9.85 - 12.7 m
E-mail: info@finnflyer.fi Phone: +358 (0)504674988 +358 (0)407201374 Yard Finn Flyer Marina Ab Fågelvägen 30 AX-22240 Hammarland Aaland Islands, Finland Office Finn Flyer Marina Ab Skillnadsgatan 26 AX-22100 Mariehamn Aaland Islands, Finland Years in Business: 1976 – present

Eagle Marine (FIN)
Finland
1 model
8.31 - 8.31 m
Eagle Marine Kotolahdentie 20 48310 Kotka Finland Phone:+358 500 550 572 Email:info@eaglemarine.fi Years in Business: 0 – present

Degerö Yachts (FIN)
Finland
2 models
8.45 - 10.85 m
The Degerö boatyard was founded in 1980 by Risto Kristeri and Seppo Mäkelä. to build yachts that people would want to spend time on, whether at sea or in port, and the designs and specifications were developed with this in mind. EGERÖ BOAT OY FIN-10210 INKOO, FINLAND tel. +358 9 2214 502 fax. +358 9...

Birka Marine (FIN)
Finland
2 models
7.17 - 8.85 m
Builder of fiberglass pleasure boats, power and sail. It was located in Finland. No longer in business. Years in Business: 1967 – 1982

Avance Yachts
Finland
5 models
7.48 - 12.19 m
Avance Yachts Ltd. Öjä, Kokkola Finland Years in Business: 0 – present

Artekno OY (FIN)
Finland
6 models
8.31 - 10.67 m
Though the company still exists (2009), it no longer manufactures boats. Years in Business: 1953 – present

Aerodyne Yachts Ltd.
Finland
4 models
10.82 - 14.2 m
AERODYNE YACHTS LTD Suolahdentie 541 44330 Hytölä, Finland Tel. +358 (0)20 743 1930 Fax +358 (0)14 543 102 E-mail > AERODYNE@AERODYNE.FI Years in Business: 1997 – present

Ocean Quality Systems
Finland
4 models
18.5 - 23.98 m
About Company History The Finnish shipyard Ocean Quality Systems (OQS) was founded in 2010 in the famous Jacobstadt yachtbuilding centre. The inspiration and first head of the company was Peter Granholm. The founders included 4 firms, subcontractors of the famous Nautor‘s Swan and Peter Granholm.Baltic. In an effort to create a completely unique product, the...

Nautor Swan
Finland
35 models
11 - 42.56 m
About Company history The Nautor AB shipyard was born in 1966. Living in a shipbuilding region with a long tradition, the founder of the company Pekka Koskenkyla was inspired by the idea of creating a production of high quality yachts. Educated in the USA, he enlisted Sparkman & Stephens to design his first yacht. It...

Nauticat
Finland
10 models
10 - 15.9 m
About Company history Despite the name, Nauticat has not built or is building catamarans. Siltala Yachts is a family shipyard founded in 1961 when founder Pentti Siltala started building small boats from the new GRP. His first boat was a 33 foot high deckhouse sailing yacht, the Nauticat 33. It started the history of the...

Maestro
Finland
3 models
10.75 - 12.1 m
About Company history Maestro Boats Shipyard is located on the west coast of the Gulf of Bothnia, a place where the best Finnish shipbuilders are traditionally concentrated. It is only 20 km from the yard to the assembly boathouses of the famous Nautor’s Swan company and less than two km to the no less famous...

Jonmeri
Finland
4 models
10.07 - 14.52 m
About History of the company The talented Finnish naval architect Jorma Nyman founded the small shipbuilding company Jonmeri in the 1980s. It took the company less than 10 years to make a name for itself and gain a foothold in the market for cruising and sports cruising sailing boats. One of the most famous boats...

Finngulf
Finland
4 models
10.13 - 14 m
About Company history The history of the Scandinavian shipyard began with the young yachtsman Stig Nordblad. In 1980 he decided to build a sports yacht for the ¾-tonne world championship. The legendary Finngulf 34, which was the impetus for the company, was based on rare (even today’s) advanced solutions. The yacht, for example, had aluminum...

Baltic Yachts
Finland
27 models
10.06 - 66.9 m
About History of the company The west coast of Finland, especially Ostrobothnia, has specialized in shipbuilding since prehistoric times. On 16th century maps these places were marked: ships are «built here . Jacobstad, where the Baltic Yachts shipyard was founded, is still considered the centre of shipbuilding in the region. In 1973, several young craftsmen...
France

Yachting France (FRA)
France
38 models
3.5 - 13.15 m
Founded subsequent to the fuel crisis and recession of the early 1970’s that brought the recreational boat building industry to the edge of collapse. It brought the builders Jouet, Lanaverre, Arcoa, and a few others under one roof in order to combine dealer networks and to provide other economies of scale. (Arcoa, a manufacturer of...

Wrighton Yachts (FRA)
France
15 models
6.65 - 11 m
Known for its twin-keel sailboat, this company has undergone a number of ownership changes. Current owners (2019) are Christophe Riotte and Yoann Cotte. Contact: contact@wrighton.fr Years in Business: 1978 – present

Wauquiez, Henri (Chantier)
France
40 models
8.36 - 17.83 m
French builder founded by Henri Wauquiez in 1964 and located at provincial town of Neuville en Ferrain, near the Belgium border. Early on, Wauquiez maintained a strong association with British designers, most significantly with Holman and Pye in the 1960s and 70s, and later with Ed Dubois. Also with Andrew Winch for interior design. ...

Spair Marine (FRA)
France
3 models
3.75 - 5.2 m
Years in Business: 0 – present

Rosewest
France
2 models
7.67 - 10.8 m
Hervé NOLLET: Founder and designer. CONTACT INFORMATION Les Ateliers des Bassins Zone technique n°8, Bassin à flot n°2 33300 BORDEAUX – FRANCE +33 6 26 79 65 82 contact@rosewest.fr Years in Business: 2004 – present

Privilege Catamarans
France
20 models
11.28 - 24.83 m
First built in 1985 by Jeantot Marine which was founded by René Bernard and Philippe Jeantot who designed most of the earlier Privilege catamarans. In 1996 Jeantot Marine was sold to La Groupe SGGR and subsequently Alliaura Marine was formed. In 2000 Alliaura purchased the Kirie Shipyard and continued to build Feeling Yachts, along with...

Phileas Boats (FRA)
France
7 models
2.34 - 5.72 m
CONTACT: Phileas Boats 1 rue Hubert Pennevert ZI des Soeurs Est 17300 Rochefort FRANCE Ph. +33 (0) 546 844 978 Fax. +33 (0) 546 844 980 Years in Business: 1993 – present

Phantom International
France
2 models
5.5 - 5.52 m
Phantom International pioneered foiling beach catamarans, designing, testing and producing foiling cats since 2012. 40 rue des Frères Boussac 35800 DINARD – FRANCE Tel: +33 2 99 56 06 53 Years in Business: 2012 – 2020

POGO Structures
France
10 models
6.5 - 15.2 m
French builders of POGO line. Chantier Naval Structures ZA de Kerbénoën 29120 Combrit Ste-Marine France History from company website: 1987 – The yard Structures is based in Quimper (Finistère), by Christian Bouroullec. 1990 – The company expanded and moved to Combrit-Sainte-Marine. Bertrand De Broc, Catherine Chabaud, Dominic Bourgeois, Marc Guillemot or Eric Drouglazet come to...

Outremer (Atelier Outremer)
France
11 models
13.1 - 18.28 m
Founded by naval architect Gérard Danson, Outremer is a French builder of ocean going cruising catamarans. The death of Danson in 2005 marked the end of a first era. In 2007 Outremer was purchased by, and became a member of, the Grand Large Yachting group. 726, Av. Robert Fages , FRANCE Phone:+ 33 (0)4 67...

Olea Composite (FRA)
France
1 model
9.6 - 9.6 m
Z.A. de Toul An Ibil 29217 Plougonvelin Tél+33(0)2 98 380 034 Fax. +33(0)2 98 380 033 contact@oleacomposite.com www.oleacomposite.com Years in Business: 2001 – present

Naval Force 3 (FRA)
France
4 models
8.99 - 11 m
NAVAL FORCE 3 34 rue Sénac de Meilhan 17000 LA ROCHELLE France contact@nf3.fr Tel. 05 46 45 04 15 Years in Business: 0 – present

Nautitech Catamarans (FRA)
France
13 models
11.89 - 24.99 m
Founded by Bruno Voisard, a legend in the catamaran and charter business. Purchased by Bavaria Yachts in 2014. Years in Business: 1994 – present

Multiplast
France
1 model
10.4 - 10.4 m
French firm founded by designer Gilles Ollier. Since 1981, Multiplast has been designing and manufacturing multihulls and monohulls in high tech composite materials. Chantier Multiplast Parc du Golfe 56000 Vannes France Phone. +33 (0)2 97 40 98 44 Fax. +33 (0)2 97 46 03 58 Years in Business: 1981 – present

Multido (FRA)
France
1 model
8.7 - 8.7 m
AELMOR SAS 17 rue de KERDEVOT 29500 ERGUE GABERIC FRANCE Phone +33 (0)7 88 34 35 56 Email info@multido.fr Shipyard: Viet Industry Co., ltd 531 Dien Bien Phu Street W.3,D.3 HCM City Vietnam Years in Business: 0 – present

Marsaudon Composites (FRA)
France
2 models
12.99 - 15.24 m
Created in 1999, Marsaudon Composites was one of the first companies to settle in the former U-boat base in Lorient. It occupies more than 7,000m² of production space on site. As a recognised specialist for its mastery of composites, Marsaudon Composites is today (2020) a shipyard manufacturing its own range of extremely high-performance catamarans, racy...

Marée Haute (FRA)
France
5 models
6.7 - 12.46 m
MARÉE HAUTE SERVICE Z.A de Grignallou TREGUNC 29910 infos@mareehaute.fr 02 98 56 56 03 Years in Business: 2003 – present

Mallard (Chantier Mallard)
France
11 models
6.2 - 9.6 m
Years in Business: 0 – present

Latitude 46 (FRA)
France
9 models
7.01 - 15.9 m
Owner Philippe Joubert has run his yard, with the same passion.. His boats are a marriage of the classic lines of yesterday with the advanced technology of today. The hulls are constructed in GRP but generous use of teak and mahogany make these boats stand apart. CHANTIER NAVAL LATITUDE 46 Rue Elie Barreau 17000 LA...

Lanaverre (FRA)
France
17 models
3.35 - 6.71 m
Although the company had been in existence since 1944, the boat building enterprise began in 1955 with collaboration of Lucien Lanaverre, and Christian Maury, the designer of the 420, the boat that put Lanaverre on the map. They began first by building wood 505’s, but soon afterwards, Lanaverre became one of the pioneers of GRP...

Lagoon Catamaran
France
27 models
10.52 - 23.28 m
Originally a subsidiary of Jeanneau Technologies Avancées (JTA), and later, a part of CNB, a division of the Beneteau Group. Years in Business: 1984 – present

La Prairie (FRANCE)
France
12 models
2.34 - 9.31 m
At it’s peak, La Prairie was one of the largest French manufactures of dinghies and sailboats, with 30 employees and producing 5000 boats per year. Later it was purchased by the German Metzler Company. Years in Business: 1965 – 1978

Kirie (FRA)
France
49 models
4.3 - 19.41 m
Feeling goes all the way back to 1912 when the Kirié shipyard, founded by the Kirié family, set up shop in a small garage on Rue de la Forêt in the Sables d’Olonne. The shipyard originally built small sailing boats. In the 1950s, production turned more towards speed boats. In the ‘60s, the founder’s son...

Jouët (FRA)
France
40 models
3.73 - 13.15 m
Founded by Jean-Pierre Jouët. In 1970 Jouët, along with Lanaverre, became a subsidiary of Yachting France. Since the Jouët name continued for a number of years until the entire enterprise folded, we have included all boats called Jouët under the listing of both builder names. (Jouët AND Yachting France) Years in Business: 1925 – 1970

Jeanneau (FRA)
France
183 models
4 - 20.2 m
Founded by hardware store owner, Henry Jeanneau who started by racing and then building small power boats. His first fiberglass model was introduced in 1960 and the first sailboat in 1964. TIME LINE 1956 M. Henry Jeanneau starts boat building in his Fathers workshop following his success in the “Six heures de Paris” power boat...

JPK Composites
France
11 models
9.6 - 13.8 m
JPK Composites ZA de Kerhoas 56260 Larmor-Plage Tel 33 2 97 83 89 07 Fax 33 2 97 83 78 46 jpk.composites@wanadoo.fr Years in Business: 1992 – present

J Composites (FRA)
France
7 models
8.9 - 13.85 m
Since 1994, J Composites site has been adapting and building the Johnstone plans for the European market. J Composites 1 Allée Titouan Lamazou CS 20402 Olonne sur Mer 85109 Les Sables d’Olonne Cedex France Phone : +33.(0)2.51.23.79.90 Fax : +33.(0)2.51.23.79.99 www.jcomposites.eu Years in Business: 1994 – present

IDB Marine
France
6 models
8.88 - 11 m
IDB Marine route du phare de Pouldohan F-29910 TREGUNC FRANCE +33 (0)6 08 93 01 14 EMail: info@idbmarine.com Years in Business: 0 – present

Harmony Yachts (FRA)
France
6 models
9.91 - 16.09 m
Part of the Poncin Yacht Group which eventually became the Catana Group (2014). Harmony Yachts Z.I. de la pénissière – BP 27 17230 MARANS Tel: +33 (0)5 46 00 87 45 Fax: +33 (0)5 46 00 87 29 Years in Business: 2005 – 2011

Gouteron (Chantier) (FRA)
France
10 models
3.5 - 9.6 m
Early French builder of dinghys and small cruisers, first of plywood and later of FG. More notable models are the 445, 485, MOWGLI. Also known for an early innovation of the the self bailing double bottom. No longer in business. Years in Business: 1959 – present

Gib’sea/Gibert Marine (FRA)
France
40 models
6.05 - 16 m
Founded by Olivier Gibert and the daughter of Henri Jeanneau. A number of Gib’sea models were similar to ones built by Jeanneau. Absorbed by Dufour in the mid-1990’s. No new Gib’Sea’s have been built since 2009. Gib’Sea models of the 1980’s were very widely used in the charter trade. Years in Business: 1972 – 2009

Garcia Yachts
France
4 models
14.88 - 19.5 m
In 1974, two brothers, Jean-Louis and Jean-Pierre Garcia, both metalworkers by trade, started building steel boats, about 60 in all. They then shifted to building hulls using aluminum. The brothers left the business in 2006, In 2010 Garcia Yachts joined Allures Yachting and Outremer as part of the Grand Large Yachting group. The following year,...

Excess Catamarans
France
4 models
11.33 - 14.78 m
A Groupe Beneteau brand. Headquarters: 162 quai de Brazza 33072 Bordeaux cedex France +33557809487 Years in Business: 2019 – present

Edel (FRA)
France
14 models
4.65 - 13 m
Brothers Maurice and Pierre Edel created the Edel company around 1956. They were one of earliest builders of fiberglass sailing yachts in France. The company was established in Meyzieu (close to Lyon). In 1961 they introduced a line of trailerable sailboats which were a big success. In 1981, Maurice Edel and Sylvestre Langevin began work...

E. Richard s.a.
France
6 models
7.7 - 13.05 m
Builder of Chassiron sailboats. Located at: 17320 Marennes France No longer in business Years in Business: – present

Dynamique Yachts (FRA)
France
7 models
13.15 - 24.38 m
Founded by Chantal Jeanneau, (daughter of Henri Jeanneau). Located at Andilly, France. The yard itself and the name were purchased by Dufour. Years in Business: 1983 – 2011

Dupuy Chautard (FRA)
France
2 models
3.73 - 4.35 m
French builder of Dinghies. No longer in business. Years in Business: 0 – present

Dufour Yachts
France
101 models
6.15 - 24.99 m
Fouded by Michael Dufour. Among the early successful boats were the SAFARI 27, ARPEGE 30 (1966), and the DUFOUR 35. DUFOUR YACHTS s.a. 1, rue Blaise Pascal 17187 Périgny cedex FRANCE Tel: +33 (0)5 46 30 07 60 Fax: +33 (0)5 46 45 46 96 Years in Business: 1964 – present

Costantini (Chantier Naval Costantini)
France
10 models
4.03 - 9.6 m
Founded by Louis Costantini and taken over by his son Gilles and Marc Costantini in 1957. Best known as the builder of of Eric Tabarly’s Pen Duick II, winner of the 1964 Transatlantic race and designed by Gilles Costantini. Innovators in boat contruction using the newest materials of the time including plywood, aluminum and plastic...

Construction Navale Franck Roy
France
4 models
3.76 - 5.5 m
Formerly located at: Construction Navale Franck Roy Route de La Rochelle 17230 MARANS Years in Business: 1999 – 2021

Chantier Ofcet
France
2 models
6.5 - 9.8 m
Chantier Ofcet 1 rue de la Trinquette 17000 LA ROCHELLE – France Tél. +33 (0)5 46 55 07 09 contact@chantier-ofcet.com Years in Business: 0 – present

Catana (FRA)
France
20 models
12.17 - 20.86 m
Launched in 1984, Catana is a company dedicated to the construction of fiberglass composite cruising catamarans. Olivier Poncin formed the PONCIN YACHTS Group in 2001 and launched the Poncin line (2001-2004). He takes over Catana in 2003. Next he launches Harmony Yachts in 2005 (and built until 2011). Poncin Group became the CATANA Group in...

CNSO (Constructions Nautiques du Sud-Ouest)
France
14 models
6 - 17.25 m
French Yard, founded by Otto Tiefenbach. (Bon-Encontre, Lot-et-Garonne.) Most noted as builder of the KARATE (9.8M), SAMOURI, SHOGUN, among other popular models. (Thanks to ‘Super Dorade’ for providing corrections and additional information still to be added.) Years in Business: 1960 – 1982

CNB (FRA)
France
9 models
10.52 - 20.61 m
From the CNB website: CNB (Construction Navale Bordeaux) was founded by Dieter Gust and Olivier Lafourcade on the right bank of the Garonne River, on the site of the former Chantiers et Ateliers du Sud-Ouest, which among other things, built the 5-masted France II in 1911 (at the time, the largest combined sail-and-engine powered ship...

Boréal SARL (FRA)
France
6 models
13.8 - 16.4 m
Lat 48° 45′ 47” N – Long 3° 15′ 10” W ZA Convenant Vraz 22 220 Minihy – Tréguier FRANCE Tel +33 2 96 92 44 37 Years in Business: 2005 – present

Bali Catamarans
France
11 models
11.78 - 17.65 m
Part of the Catana Group. BALI Catamarans – CHANTIER CATANA ZONE TECHNIQUE DU PORT 66140 CANET-EN-ROUSSILLON FRANCE info@catanagroup.com Tel : +33 (0)4 68 80 13 13 Years in Business: 2014 – present

B2 Marine (FRA)
France
2 models
6.09 - 7.18 m
Founded in 1986 by its current owners and situated 5 kilometres from Bordeaux, the B2 Marine shipyard is known for its range of transportable sailboats and motorboats. Sailboat models include the BLUE DJINN (1995), and the more recent DJINN 7. Address : Parc d’Activités des Augustins – 33360 LATRESNE – FRANCE Tel : 05 56...

Aubin (Chantier Aubin)
France
7 models
4.08 - 8.5 m
Years in Business: 1928 – present

Astus Boats
France
10 models
4.35 - 7.6 m
The ASTUSBOATS company was created by Jean-Hubert POMMOIS in 2004. Astusboats Le cranic 56400 BRECH FRANCE Tel.: +33 (0)6 86 64 18 36 contact@astusboats.com Years in Business: 2004 – present

Archambault Boats (FRA)
France
15 models
6 - 11.99 m
Archambault Shipyard was founded in 1959 by Emmanuel Archambault. In November 2012, Gilles Caminade purchased the business retaining Emmanuel Archambault as general manager. It appears operations ceased in 2014. In 2015, Archambault was purchased by BG Race, a company founded in 2013 by Louis Burton and Servane Escoffier. At the end of 2017 BG Race...

Alubat (FRA)
France
30 models
7.6 - 18.24 m
Since it was founded in 1973, Alubat has successfully followed a niche strategy concentrating on lifting keel aluminium boats – an area that was ignored by other manufacturers. Alubat is now Europe’s leading aluminium boat builder offering a range of monohull lifting keel and monohull ultra light displacement fin keel boats. The Ovni range of...

Aloa Marine (FRA)
France
11 models
4.5 - 10.36 m
Years in Business: 0 – present

Catana
France
11 models
12.58 - 20.86 m
About Story Catana dates back to 1984, when in the town of Cogolin at Cogolin.Saint Tropez two travellers, Thierry Goard and Jean Pierre Pradais, built the first catamaran designed by Australian designer Locke Crowther, the Catana 40. The project was good (under the Phisa brand these catamarans are still in production now) but the Catana...

Beneteau Yachts
France
295 models
3.6 - 19.16 m
Founded in 1884 on the quays of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, Chantier Beneteau has sailed through the ages and the generations, placing innovation at the heart of its development. In 19th century boats were called luggers, dundees, and smacks, all with sails, but for these fishing boats, performance was judged by who got back to harbour first, since...

Alubat
France
18 models
11.54 - 22.4 m
In 1973 ALUBAT shipyard was created. In 1978, the OVNI 28 was the first aluminium lifting keel boat with hard chines, and this set the tone for future designs of the brand. From 25′ to 58′, 26 models have been available over 50 years, with the collaboration of the architects Philippe BRIAND, Marc LOMBARD, Alain MORTAIN...

Windelo Catamaran
France
2 models
15.24 - 16.24 m

Wauquiez Boats
France
11 models
9 - 19.8 m
About History of the company The Wauquiez shipyard started its history in 1965. Its creator, Henri Wauquiez, had nothing to do with the yachting business. He was involved in leather and was a major player in the business, with factories operating since the 19th century. In the early 60’s the fashion for new materials, and...

Tricat
France
3 models
5.99 - 9.2 m

Swissсat Yachts
France
0 models
About Company history The French shipyard Swissat Yachts was born in 2008 when its creator Jurg von Ins was looking for a suitable yacht for a long cruise. It was to be a fast yacht with good sailing characteristics while still offering a high level of comfort on board. Not having found anything that met...

Squalt Marine
France
1 model
19.51 - 19.51 m

RM Yachts
France
17 models
7.99 - 14.74 m
Originally called Sysba Marine, RM Yachts of La Rochelle build a range of fast, light displacement, passage making cruising yachts. Constructed in marine plywood/epoxy with grp decks for weight reduction and enhanced performance, hard chined directional stability, they all feature large aft cockpits, wide side decks and cutter rigs. Boats have either twin keels with...

Privilege
France
16 models
13.45 - 31.55 m
About Do you think you’ve seen everything? What about a Jacuzzi on the flybridge or a Turkish bath in a boat? The catamarans from Privilège Marine are designed to amaze and it’s not just about size. Story Ironically, Privilège Marine became famous even before its appearance. In 1985 he founded the Jeantot Marine yard and...

Pogo
France
12 models
6.5 - 15.2 m
About History of the company Christian Bouroullec founded the Pogo Structures shipyard in 1987. An excellent racer, he wanted to build boats for offshore racing and cruising with small crews or for singles. The first production boat Pogo 6.50 (Mini class) was launched in 1994. A couple of years later Michel Mirabel won the Transquadra...

Outremer
France
8 models
14.62 - 23.47 m
About History The history of the future winners of transatlantic races began on the Mediterranean coast of France, in the town of La Grande-Motte. Here Gerard Danson, a young engineer at the Conati shipyard, designed a catamaran for long-range cruising. Safety, speed and comfort were at the heart of the design. The first 40-foot model...

Ocean Rider Catamarans
France
2 models
16.59 - 18.39 m

Neel Trimarans
France
12 models
12.9 - 19.81 m

Meta
France
5 models
10 - 16.3 m

Marée Haute
France
5 models
6.7 - 12.46 m

MODX
France
1 model
21.33 - 21.33 m

Latitude 46
France
9 models
7 - 15.9 m
About Company history The history of the French yard Latitude 46 is complicated. Should it be considered the beginning of 1929, when the Tofinou was born, or 1987, when Philippe Joubert made it world famous? Legend has it that the classic wooden 7 metre Tofinou was built by Captain Merle in the already non-existent state...

Lagoon
France
30 models
11.55 - 24.97 m
About The History of Lagoon The Lagoon, now a powerhouse of innovation and excellence, was born as a racing division out of Jeanneau Shipyard in 1984. But its very first steps were in the right direction. The same year the team built a trimaran for the famous movie Water World. During the next two years,...

Jeanneau
France
48 models
6.64 - 20.7 m
About History of Jeanneau Yachts Jeanneau boats and yachts have existed since 1957. The company’s creator Henri Jeanneau, always passionate about cars and aeroplanes, discovered a new hobby — a vivid interest in motorboats. First, he built a racing boat with a wooden hull, on which he won the 6-hour Paris race. Victory ignited him,...

JFA Yachts
France
17 models
21.6 - 56 m
About Company history From an early age, JFA Yachts founder Frédéric Jaouen was keen on yachting, and in 1987 he took part in the Transat des Alizées regatta where he met the owner of Le Guen Hémidy Marine in Carentana. It was here that he first took up shipbuilding and met his future partner Frédéric...

Innovation Yachts
France
3 models
4.9 - 18.28 m

IDBmarine
France
6 models
6.5 - 11 m
About Company history The first Malango 870 was built by Denis Bourbigot and presented at the Grand Pavois exhibition in 2005. The boat was received with interest by the public and then the young boat builder over a mug of beer in the pub offered his friend Dominique Gouze to create the IDBmarine shipyard. Already...

Garcia
France
15 models
13 - 26.8 m
About The history of Garcia Yachts The Garcia Yachts shipyard has been designing and building adventure yachts for extreme sailing since 1974. It was then that two brothers, Jean-Louis and Jean-Pierre Garcia, metalworking students, began building steel boats. Driven by the admiration of travellers such as Bernard Moitessier and Joshua Slocum, they built about 60...

Fountaine Pajot
France
63 models
4.2 - 23.98 m
About Fountaine Pajot is a pioneer in building cruise catamarans. With little caveat, it can be said that in the early 1980s the French company practically created this niche, opening up a world of travel for millions of dreamers in love with the sea. In 2014, the company’s contribution to the local community, where Fountaine...

Feeling
France
6 models
9.95 - 16.8 m
About Company’s history The Feeling brand was born from the famous Privilege Marine shipyard in Sabre d‘Olonne, located on the Atlantic Ocean. Under the new brand name, the company has been producing single hull sailing boats for long journeys. Company status After Privilege Marine joined Hanse Yachts in 2017, the Feeling brand ceased to exist....

Dufour
France
0 models
About History of Dufour Yachts The Dufour Yachts shipyard was founded in 1964 based on strong faith in one’s ideas. Engineer Michel Dufour worked for a company that produced parts for locomotives in the French oceanside town of La Rochelle. In the late 50s, he discovered the miraculous properties of a newly introduced material in...

Chantiers Navals de Normandie
France
1 model
23.91 - 23.91 m

Chantier Rosewest
France
2 models
7.67 - 8.96 m

CNB
France
6 models
18.6 - 30.48 m
About History of the company Dieter Gust, one of the founders of the shipyard, was born in Germany and moved to France in 1978 where he became interested in sailing. One day he went around the world and decided to build his own yacht. However, the shipyard that was building the boat for Gust became...

Boreal
France
11 models
13.8 - 21.2 m
About Company history «Six years sailing around the world with 4 children gives you an idea of what’s important on board,”»says Jean-François Delvoye, founder of Boreal. This 12-meter yacht trip culminated in two years spent in Patagonia. When Delvoie returned home, he decided to use his experience to design the perfect boat for his future...

Black Pepper
France
4 models
8.2 - 12 m
About Company history The founder of Black Pepper, Michel Douville de Franssu, came into this business from a completely different area, and only the name of the company reminds us of his past. De Franssu was involved in the transformation of aromatic materials for perfumery and worked with coffee, cocoa, vanilla and pepper. His company...

Bateaux Archambault
France
9 models
6.6 - 13.1 m
About Company history The Archambault Shipyard was founded in 1959 by Emmanuel Archambault and built sailing boats designed by Michel Joubert and Bernard Nivelt. Archambault has gained fame primarily due to its versatile high-speed models, which had very affordable prices for everything else. The bestsellers included, for example, the monotype Surprise, created in 1976. The...

Bali
France
12 models
11.78 - 17.65 m
About History of Bali Catamarans Bali Catamarans, born from the visionary mind of Olivier Poncin, has emerged as a trailblazer in the world of sailing multihulls. He acquired the renowned Catana brand in 2003, and after that, he saw the need for innovation in the catamaran industry. Dissatisfied with the limited scope of the “blue...

Aureus
France
1 model
15.03 - 15.03 m
About According to Aurelien Poncin, founder of AP Yacht Conception, the Aureus Yachts brand was born out of a desire to shake up convention, combine speed and comfort, the pleasure of being at sea and modern urban design, different from the conservative marine adopted today. History It is no secret that dynastic communications play not...

Astus
France
5 models
4.35 - 7.6 m

Amel
France
20 models
5.25 - 19.6 m
About There is no other shipyard in the sailing world where all employees and customers are so genuinely committed to the ideas of its creator. The life of Chantiers Amel is the embodiment of the dream and faith of Henri Amel himself, or Captain Amel, as he was majored in life. History Henri Amel was...

Alphena
France
2 models
8.5 - 11.9 m
About History of the company The Alphena Yachts shipyard appeared in 2007. Bruno Mottet, the founder of Alphena Yachts, had as his main goal the creation of cruising yachts that incorporated the best of offshore racing boats, their reliability and dynamic properties. The technical team of the new company consisted of the famous offshore driver...

Allures
France
11 models
12.36 - 16.3 m
About History of Allures Yachts Friends on the student bench, engineers Stephan Constance and Xavier Desmarest shared a dream of sailing long distances. To make this dream come true, they had to find the right yacht, both in terms of limited budget and other parameters. After much research and inquiries from other travellers, it turned...

Alliaura
France
1 model
11.1 - 11.1 m
About History of the company Alliaura Marine Holding was founded in 1996: it has assembled several shipyards under its management and as a result has obtained a number of production lines of yachts of different types. The Jeantot Marine Shipyard, created by the famous Philippe Gianto in 1985 and building the Privilege series of catamarans,...

Advance Cruising
France
1 model
8.93 - 8.93 m
About Company history The young brand Advance Cruising was born in 2010. The start was an ambitious idea to design a new generation sailboat that will combine the advantages of a single and multihull yacht. The result was presented at Salon International du Multicoque in France in 2013. Advance Cruising presented the C329 trimaran with...
Germany

Winner Yachts
Germany
6 models
8 - 12.2 m
WinnerYachts BV was founded by Riet Vader and Dick Rus. The first boat was the WINNER 9.50, designed by Cees van Tongeren of the Van De Stadt Design, (as have been all later models) was a success on the race course and commercially. This was followed, in 1991, by the WINNER 11.20, and then the...

Topcat GmbH
Germany
11 models
3.6 - 5.5 m
Founded by Bernd Breymann and Klaus Enzmannn. A family/brand of catamaran designs, the first of which was the F1, introduced in 1979. It is said the concept is based on the designers dissatisfaction with a trend towards complexity and fragility in many high performance ‘off the beach’ catamarans at the time. In 1986, the faster...

Sirius -Werft GmbH
Germany
11 models
7.1 - 12.9 m
Founded by Peter Schmidt. With the introduction of the SERIUS 31 in 1988, the company has specialized in the ‘deck salon’ cruising yacht. The yard has been led by Torsten Schmidt, son of the firm’s founder since 2000. SIRIUS -WERFT GmbH Managing Director Torsten Schmidt Aschebergerstraße 68 24306 Plön/Holstein Germany Tel: 0049 – 4522 –...

SUDPLAST (BWC Illmensee)
Germany
7 models
5.12 - 7.7 m
BWC Illmensee The builder of the newer ‘Flying’ line of sailboats. Successor to SUDPLAST Purchased by Raabe GmbH in April 2019. Gewerbestrasse 5 – 88636 Illmensee – Germany Telephone +49 (7558) 920900 Fax +49 (7558) 920909 info@bwc-illmensee.de bestellung@bwc-illmensee.de Years in Business: 1963 – present

SL Performance Race Boats GmbH
Germany
1 model
12.6 - 12.6 m
Founded by Ralph Schatz and Andreas Labek. CONTACT: SL Performance Race Boats GmbH Marienstraße 56 D-73614 Schorndorf GERMANY Tel. +49/7181/9647235 Ralph mobil. +49/152/09373420 Andreas mobil. +43/660/3000120 Email slperformance@web.de Years in Business: 2008 – present

Plasto GmbH & Co.
Germany
3 models
5.45 - 7.71 m
Years in Business: 1970 – present

Phantom Yachtbau Genzel
Germany
5 models
8.7 - 12 m
Founded by Reinhard Genzel. The company was formed initially to sell boats of the de Kloet shipyard to German customers. Beginning in 1976, hulls are no longer manufactured in Hagen, but in Holland at Dekabo. After the company folded, Genzel contines to build boats in small numbers. He founds the company “Phantom Yachten GmbH &...

Ott Yacht (GER)
Germany
5 models
7.35 - 10.39 m
Ott Yacht GmbH Torenstrasse 10 D-88709 Meersburg / Germany Tel. +49 (0) 7532 7145 Fax: +49 (0) 7532 1836 Years in Business: 0 – present

Neptun Yachten GmbH
Germany
17 models
5.3 - 9.6 m
Founded by Rudolf Eberhardt with his work colleague Wolfgang Tiersch. he built a mold made of plaster for a dinghy cruiser. Thus, the first Neptune ever and the foundation of the shipyard were created in 1964. Neptun Yachten GmbH Dieselstraße 8 33378 Rheda-Wiedenbrück Tel. 05242 / 968 198 Fax 05242 / 968 197 info@neptun-yachten.de Years...

Marina-Werft GmbH & Co. KG
Germany
2 models
5.96 - 6.98 m
In business circa 1960 – 1980 Located at: Lengericher Weg 4557 Fürstenau Kreis Osnabrück Germany Builder of the Carina, Marina and, to a lesser extent, the Sabrina models during the 1960’s and 1970’s. Years in Business: 1960 – 1980

Mader Bootswerft
Germany
11 models
4.7 - 7.15 m
Founded by Leonhard Mader. 1956 was the first Flying Dutchman built. 1960 was the first Korsar built. 1962. The first Flying Dutchman in FG. (Epoxy resin with glass fiber.) 1964. The first Korsar in FG, also in epoxy. 1965: epoxy foam sandwich construction introduced. 1972. Became supplier of Finn dinghy’s for the Olympics in Kiel....

MFH Maritime Faserverbundtechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Germany
2 models
7.5 - 10.7 m
Originally a department of Thyssen Nordseewerke GmbH in Emden, specializing in fiber composite technology in naval shipbuilding. The company changed to its current name in 2021 MFH Maritime Faserverbundtechnik GmbH & Co. KG Zum Zungenkai 4a D-26725 Emden Tel. +49 4921 9369 300 Fax +49 4921 9369 301 info@mfh-emden.de www.mfh-emden.de Years in Business: 1987 –...

Lindenberg Yachts
Germany
4 models
6.55 - 9.14 m
Founded by Paul Lindenberg, yacht designer and builder. Years in Business: 1976 – present

Klepper-Werke (GER)
Germany
7 models
5.4 - 7 m
No longer in business. Years in Business: – present

Helmsman Yachts
Germany
15 models
8 - 16.5 m
Founded by Arne Linde, the yacht-designer Hakan Södergrön and Lothar Köhler. and located near Stockholm, Sweden. After a number of changes in ownership, the company moved to Germany. Helmsman-Yachts Jan Schümann Mirowerring 12, 24787 Fockbeck, Germany (D) Tel.:04331-669828 Fax.:04331-696144 E-Mail:info@Helmsman-Yachts.com Years in Business: 1973 – present

Hanse Yachts
Germany
50 models
8.9 - 21.1 m
Hanse Yachts, the creation of Michael Schmidt, has become one of the major forces in European boat building. Hanse AG now owns the following sailboat brands (as of 2020): Moody (2007) Dehler (2009) Privilège (2019) HANSE AG Postfach 3165, D-17461 Greifswald Tel. +49 (0)3834 / 5792-0 Fax. +49 (0)3834 / 5792-81 Years in Business: 1990...

Gruben Bootsbau GmbH (Ger)
Germany
4 models
5.12 - 6.06 m
Planning, manufacturing and selling sporty leisure and family dinghies since 1968. Gruben Bootsbau GmbH Riedheimer Straße 4 D – 88677 Markdorf Telefon: + 49 (0) 75 44 – 25 50 Mobil: + 49 (0) 172 – 765 70 87 E-Mail: info@gruben.de Years in Business: 1968 – present

Gade Marine (GER)
Germany
2 models
5 - 7.1 m
Founded by Dieter Gade. Still in business. (as of 2008) Tel: +49 (0) 241 / 56 20 28 Fax: +49 (0) 241 / 56 20 29 E-mail: info[at]gade-boote.de www.gade-boote.de Besucheradresse: Eilendorferstr. 153, 52078 Aachen-Brand Years in Business: 1966 – present

Fricke & Dannhus GmbH & Co KG
Germany
4 models
5.4 - 7.41 m
Grosse Str. 25 49459 Lembruch Tel .: 0 54 47/2 74 Fax: 0 54 47/6 27 Shipyard location : Around the Hah 72 49448 hude Tel .: 0 54 43/10 85 Fax: 0 54 43/24 46 From the company website: The company’s and family history, from 1897 with Heinrich Fricke, through his son Georg Fricke,...

Fiberglas Technik (GERMANY)
Germany
1 model
5 - 5 m
Fiberglas Technik Lehmann & Sohn GmbH Fritz-Reuter-Straße 5 21629 Neu Wulmstorf Tel.: +49 (0) 40 / 7 00 50 81 +49 (0) 40 / 7 00 13 81-0 Fax: +49 (0) 40 / 7 00 65 19 Years in Business: 1964 – present

Deltania Yachts GmbH
Germany
12 models
5.95 - 9 m
Purchased by Neptun Yachts in 2020. Neptun Yachten GmbH Dieselstraße 8 33378 Rheda-Wiedenbrück +49 5242 968198 info@deltania-yachts.de Years in Business: 2006 – present

Dehler Yachts
Germany
56 models
5.75 - 14.94 m
Dehler Yachts has been one of Europes largest, and most successful builders of production sailboats. Founded by Willi Dehler (Willi Dehler Shipyard), and later joined by his brother Heinz. The first boat was the WINNETOU, a small sailing dinghy, of which nearly 400 were built. This was followed by the Varianta, Optima, Delanta, Sprinta, Sprinta...

Bavaria Yachts (GER)
Germany
76 models
6.5 - 16.73 m
US site: www.bavaria-yachts.com Years in Business: 1978 – present

BEACONAX Yachtbau GmbH
Germany
4 models
7 - 9 m
Business premises: Kirchweg 2 26215 Wiefelsstede Email: office@beaconax.com Telephone: 04402-9392601 Years in Business: – present

Atlanta Bootsbau (GER)
Germany
3 models
3.66 - 5.55 m
Founded by Klaus Scheeberger. Scheeberger was killed in plane crash in the late 1970’s and the company folded soon afterward. Years in Business: 1957 – 1978

Albatros Boats (GER)
Germany
3 models
5.5 - 5.8 m
No longer in business. Years in Business: 1960 – present

Abeking & Rasmussen
Germany
12 models
5 - 17.89 m
One of the premier yacht builders in the world located near Bremen, Germany. Founded by Georg Abeking and Henry Rasmussen. In the beginning they were builders of work boats and wooden yachts with a reputation of the highest quality and durability. The Hunt designed Concordia’s are just one example. Since the mid 1970’s they have...

Bente Yachts
Germany
3 models
7.55 - 11.99 m
BENTE Yachts entered the European yacht market with their critically acclaimed BENTE24 concept boat back in 2014. Since then over 120 examples of this model have been sold all over Europe. As a result of this success BENTE followed with the exclusive BENTE39 and, more recently, with the exciting BENTE28. All BENTE models feature hard...

Alva Yachts
Germany
2 models
22.25 - 24.9 m
About History of Alva Yachts The German brand Alva Yachts emerged from the PICA Yachts in 2020. By that time the team already had six years of prior expertise in crafting electric-powered sailing and motor yachts, which is why Alva Yachts carries forward a legacy of innovation and sustainability. Current status Having already launched over...

Y Yachts
Germany
4 models
21.68 - 27.4 m
About Company history Like many other experienced yachtsmen, for a long time Michael Schmidt could not find a sailing boat that would meet seemingly simple requirements: light hull, speed and pleasant design. With a wealth of experience in yachting and shipbuilding, he knew exactly what a good boat should be. With these thoughts, he came...

Winner
Germany
2 models
8 - 9 m
About The yachts proudly named Winner are the decoration of a popular class of sports cruisers. They successfully perform in regattas and are suitable for long sea trips with comfort. The history of the company The Dutch shipyard Winner Yachts was founded in 1986 by Riet Vader and Dick Rus. The brand quickly became known...

Viator Marine
Germany
2 models
12.85 - 16.5 m
Company history Despite its young age, the German shipyard Viator Marine has managed to make a decent entry into the shipbuilding market. The company has already taken part in the collaborative work on the catamaran Coboat, and in 2018 it laid down its first hull of its own, the Volt project(Explorer 42 DS). Due to...

Vector
Germany
1 model
9.99 - 9.99 m

Varianta
Germany
3 models
5.75 - 13.33 m
About The history of the company The Varianta brand appeared in the depths of the Dehler shipyard when in 1966 Willy Dehler first launched Varianta 65, designed by the Dutch architect E. G. van de Stadt. A few years later this yacht became a European bestseller among GRP yachts. The press called Varianta 65 the...

Sirius
Germany
3 models
9.3 - 12.9 m

Scalar
Germany
4 models
9.3 - 11.99 m
About Company history Henningsen & Steckmest Yacht and Dockyard (Scalar Yachts) was founded in 1958. The company’s founders, Hans Jürgen Heningsen and Franz Steckmest, were already experienced craftsmen at the time and their first order was a 15 metre Viking passenger boat for a local transport company on the River Schlei. A year later, Henningsen...

SLYDER Catamarans
Germany
3 models
14.95 - 24.4 m

SAILART
Germany
10 models
4.5 - 8 m

Neptun Yachten
Germany
1 model
7.75 - 7.75 m
About The history of the company The German mechanic Rudolf Eberhardt and his partner Wolfgang Tiersch experimented in his basement in the early 60’s with a new material of that time – resin. His friends worked on a new gypsum-based cruise boat. So, in 1964 the first Neptun was created, which became the foundation for...

Nautitech
Germany
9 models
11.98 - 16.3 m
About The history of the company Nobody knows how to build catamarans better than the French, the French believe. The Nautitech shipyard, founded in 1994 in Rochefort, specializes in the production of sailing vessels of this type. Status She’s active. Since 2014 owns a well-known German company.Bavaria Yachts. Production The shipyard is located on the...

Moody
Germany
7 models
12.52 - 19.3 m
About The history of the company Once upon a time, in the early 19th century, John Moody, a local fisherman and skipper, lived in Swanwick, South England, near Southampton. He often had to fix his boat and, with time, he began to repair the boats of his colleagues. In 1827, he founded a repair shop....

Mantra
Germany
1 model
5.98 - 5.98 m
About History of the company In the mid-2000s, Dariusz Konopczak founded a small company, Mantra Yachts, which produced boats for beginner yachtsmen and racers. They were lightweight sailing boats made of fiberglass. Later on the shipyard expanded its line with motor catamarans designed for different purposes. Status It’s not working. Production . The company never...

MFH
Germany
3 models
7.5 - 10.7 m

Insieme Yachts
Germany
1 model
12.4 - 12.4 m

Hanse
Germany
30 models
9.62 - 21.1 m
About Do you keep an eye on the latest developments, are you impressed with modern design and like to amaze others? Probably worth paying attention to Hanse Yachts. The choice is wide: the German shipyard offers models from 31 to 67 feet. The price/quality balance «has» always been the main principle of the Hanse Yachts...

GreenBoats
Germany
1 model
8.2 - 8.2 m

Excess
Germany
5 models
11.33 - 14.78 m
About Company history Excess, a young brand of catamarans, part of the Beneteau group, received its official christening in September 2018. One of the main developers of the new brand was naval architect Bruno Belmont, who has spent most of his professional life specializing in multihull construction. He has been involved in sailing since childhood,...

Deltania
Germany
1 model
7.8 - 7.8 m
About Sailing yachts produced at the Polish Navikom shipyard called Viko were sold under the Deltania brand. The description of the shipyard, models and their specifications can be found on the Viko Yachts page.

Dehler
Germany
14 models
8.75 - 18.3 m
About History of the company Fanatical yachtsman and experienced engineer Willie Deller wanted to give everyone a chance to try their hand at racing. With many lake races in Germany, the “trailer rocket” was a natural choice in the early 60s. After almost 60 years, Dehler is still not building large yachts, despite modern fashion....

Comfortina
Germany
5 models
10.7 - 14.1 m
About Company history Comfortina brand dates back to 1964. Founded in the small Swedish town of Arvik, the company has become famous for its Scandinavian-style sailing ships around the world. Its boats are very popular even many years after their release. Some models have not left the range for years. One of the most successful...

Bavaria Yachts
Germany
40 models
9.77 - 19.45 m
The company produces a large range of fiberglass cruising sailing yachts from 30 to 65 feet, all with a traditional aft cockpit layout. The motor yacht range includes several families of yachts from 33 to 55 feet in length.
Greece

Olympic Marine (GREECE)
Greece
9 models
6.93 - 15.6 m
Olympic Marine was founded in 1969 in Lavrio as an builder of yachts and ships. (During the 1970’s, there was also a Canadian subsidiary, Olympic Yachts of Canada, builder of the OLYMPIC DOLPHIN, and a few other sailing cruisers. See Olympic Yachts of Canada.) In the mid ‘70s, the Marina was extended, the technical equipment...

Dromor Yachts
Greece
5 models
8.85 - 16.15 m
Specialized in buiding of saiing yachts for the charter trade. No longer in business. Location was: Dromor Yachts 190-10 Kalivia-Thoricou-Attiki P.O.B. 1 Athens, Greece Years in Business: 1977 – present

Olympic Marine
Greece
1 model
9.93 - 9.93 m
Hungary

Pauger Carbon Ltd.
Hungary
2 models
8 - 13.35 m
Pauger Carbon Ltd Registered seat: 5/A Naphegy tér, 1016 Budapest, Hungary Workshop: 3 Összekötő út, 2475 Kápolnásnyék, Hungary Tel: +36 30 446 5937 / Tamas Korenchy E-mail: info@paugercarbon.com www.paugercarbon.com Years in Business: 0 – present

Hunboat (HU)
Hungary
1 model
8 - 8 m
Builder of 8M One Design. Address: 1112 Budapest Cseresznye St. 26/a Telephone: 00-36-20-931-35-89 00-36-20-458-59-65 E-mail: hunboat@hunboat.hu Web page: www.hunboat.hu Years in Business: 2002 – present

Flaar Performance Sailing
Hungary
5 models
5.44 - 14.2 m
Boat building and design 8229 Paloznak, Deák Ferenc u. 10. Hungary Attila Déry: +3670 543 0829 Advanced composite technologies, tool manufacturing and design 2091 Etyek, Hrsz. 1506 Hungary Zoltán Mezey: +3670 258 1035 Years in Business: 2006 – present

Code Yachts (HUN)
Hungary
3 models
8 - 12 m
Builder of high performance carbon sailboats. Takarodó út 3., Székesfehérvár, Hungary +36 20 244 7926 office@codeyachts.com Years in Business: 2012 – present

Balaton Boats (HUN)
Hungary
4 models
4.88 - 9.45 m
Hungarian Shipyards & Crane Factory Budapest, Hungary (No longer in business) Years in Business: 1970 – present

Flaar
Hungary
5 models
5.44 - 8 m
About History of the company The Flaar shipyard started the story with a small workshop in a family garage in Budaxi. The founders Attila Déry and Zoltán Mezey started production in 2006. The first studied naval architecture and the second was a doctoral student in composite materials at the University of Budapest. Both were passionate...
Italy

Zuanelli (Cantiere Zuanelli)
Italy
5 models
9.99 - 15.72 m
Founded by Peter Zuanelli and later managed by his sons, Mario and Francesca. The yard is located a short distance for Lake Garda. It is thought that production of fiberglass sailboats began in earnest when the firm assumed the assets of Alpa Yachts, which at it’s peak, was one of the largest producer of fiberglass...

Vismara Marine (ITA)
Italy
2 models
10 - 15.24 m
Founded by designer, Alessandro Vismara. Address: Piazza S.Benedetto Del Tronto 1 Viareggio (Lucca) 55049 Italy Tel. +39 0584 371194 +39 0584 371253 Years in Business: 1984 – present

T-Yachts (ITA)
Italy
1 model
9.99 - 9.99 m
T-Yachts Via Corpo Volontario di Liberazione 20 34075 San Canzian D’Isonzo GO – Italy Tel +39 0481 473 770 Fax + 39 0481 473 277 email: info@tyachts.it www.tyachts.it Years in Business: 2000 – present

Solaris Yachts (Italy)
Italy
14 models
11 - 18.95 m
Cantiere Se.Ri.Gi SpA Via Curiel 49 I-33051 Aquileia UD Italy Tel +39 0431 91304/919301 Emai: info@solarisyachts.com Years in Business: 1973 – present

Sly Yachts (ITA)
Italy
2 models
11.5 - 12.97 m
Founded by Sandro Franchini. Sly Yachts – Cantiere del Pardo SpA Headquarters Via Fratelli Lumière, 34 47122 Forlì (FC) – Italy Tel: +39 0543 782.404 Fax: +39 0543 782.405 Marketing and sales Dept. marketing@sly-yachts.com Purchasing Dept. purchasing@sly-yachts.com Technical Dept. technical@sly-yachts.com After sales Service aftersales@sly-yachts.com Years in Business: 2005 – present

SIBMA Navale Italiana
Italy
5 models
2.34 - 7.68 m
Founded by Ernesto Quaranta, and known for it’s plywood chined craft. SIBMA Navale Italiana Via Garibaldi 294 – 18020 Dolcedo (Imperia) Italy Tel. + 39 0183 28012 e-mail: info@sibma.it Still in Business (2015) Years in Business: 1962 – present

Rinaldi (Cantiere Rinaldi)
Italy
3 models
8.1 - 13.5 m
Cantiere Rinaldi Via Europa, 11 Monticelli Brusati 25040 Brescia Tel: 0039 030 653225 Fax: 0039 030 6850853 email: ettorerinaldi@libero.it Years in Business: 0 – present

Rethana Yachts
Italy
2 models
7.6 - 8.3 m
Years in Business: 0 – present

Proteus Yachts (ITA)
Italy
3 models
6.5 - 9 m
Proteus Yachts S.a.s. P.IVA 02686800232 Email: proteusyachts@tiscali.it Cavaion Vse (VR) Italia Tel/Fax:: +39 0456269231 www.proteusyachts.com Years in Business: 0 – present

Politi Costruzioni Nautiche (IT)
Italy
4 models
7.05 - 12.25 m
The shipyard “Politi nautical building”, whose owner is Guido Politi, began in 1975. In 1981 he oversees the building of a 10m sailing cruiser/racer for I.O.R. designed by “Fontana Maletto Navone” in Como. The boat begins brilliantly in 1982 at the world championship of 3/4 Ton Cup in Trieste. With this boat, with deck and...

Nordcantieri (ITA)
Italy
6 models
8.75 - 15.3 m
1969 The activity begins in Avigliana (TO) in via Lago Grande with the production of the first PANDA 29. 1970 It moves to via Pontetto 19, also in AVIGLIANA (TO) and begins the series production of the KOALA 39 as well. 1974 Acquisition of the COSTAGUTA shipyard in Genoa Voltri. The PANDA, MANIA 35, KOALA...

Nautivela (ITA)
Italy
11 models
2.34 - 4.93 m
Email: nautivela@nautivela.com Offices: via Gardone 8 Milano, Italy Tel. +39 02 55212116 Shipyard: Pza Misurina 1, San Giuliano Mil.se Milano, Italy Tel. +39 02 9880212 – Fax +39 02 98287959 Years in Business: 1961 – present

Mylius Yachts (ITA)
Italy
1 model
15.25 - 15.25 m
Mylius Yachts Via XXV Aprile 19 29027 Località Maiano Podenzano (PC) Tel.: (+39) 0523 550 026 Fax: (+39) 0523 556 145 Email: mylius@mylius.it Mylius West Europe Jean Marie Vidal Mob. +33(0)619673359 SY unl Sa 10 rue Crespin 1206 GENEVA (Switzerland) Tél. + 41(0)793093909 Villefranche sur Mer (Côte d’Azur – France) Tél. +33(0)493019002 Fax. +33(0)493019884 Mylius...

Maxi Dolphin Boatyard (ITA)
Italy
4 models
8.1 - 20.01 m
Maxi Dolphin s.r.l. Via Gandhi, 9 25030 Erbusco (Brescia) Italia E-mail: info@maxidolphin.it Tel. +39 030 7762100 Fax. +39 030 7704639 Years in Business: 1987 – present

Lillia (Cantiere Nautico Lillia)
Italy
3 models
4.72 - 7.11 m
Italian boat builder (Star class) Years in Business: 1981 – present

ITA Catamarans
Italy
1 model
14.99 - 14.99 m
Sede Legale/Head Office: Via Sommacampagna, 63/H (Scala C) – 37137 – Verona (VR) – ITALY Cantiere/Yard: Via Libero Grassi, 4 – 61040 – Monte Porzio (PU) – ITALY info@itacatamarans.com Years in Business: 2017 – present

Grand Soleil (Cantiere del Pardo)
Italy
37 models
10 - 19.5 m
CANTIERE DEL PARDO Srl Via Fratelli Lumière, 34 47100 Forlì (FC) – Italy Tel: +39 0543 782.404 Fax: +39 0543 782.405 e-mail: info@grandsoleil.net www.grandsoleil.net Years in Business: 1974 – present

Folli Boats (LARIOVELA s.n.c.)
Italy
1 model
6.92 - 6.92 m
Founded by Danilo Folli. The company secializes in the construction of Star class sailboats. Years in Business: 1977 – present

Exsol (ITA)
Italy
1 model
6.18 - 6.18 m
tel. +39 393 3961370 EMail: info@exsol.eu Years in Business: 0 – present

Crus Yachts (IT)
Italy
2 models
3.65 - 5.5 m
Crus Yacht Project manager Marco Croci Address Via Montevideo 13 – 20123 Milano Email info@crusyacht.it Tel +39 349 3969739 Fax +39 02 27718451 Years in Business: 2006 – present

Comar Yachts
Italy
39 models
4.03 - 15.4 m
Founded as Sipla in Forli it began as a builder of wooden FLYING JUNIOR class dinghies. The COMET 910 was introduced in 1971, a design collaboration of Van de Stadt and Finot. This yacht was a huge success both on the international racing scene and commercially. It remained in production for more than 15 years...

Centro Nautico Adriatico
Italy
3 models
4.03 - 4.85 m
C.N.A. CANTIERE NAUTICO s.r.l. Via Cagnona 913 47030 S.Mauro Pascoli (FO) Italy tel. 0039 0541 938040 fax. 0039 0541 938084 e-mail: info@centronauticoadriatico.com Years in Business: 1984 – present

Cantieri Navali D’Este
Italy
4 models
7.5 - 11.79 m
Founded by master shipwright Gino D’Este (1916-1990) at Fiumicino near Rome. Viale Traiano, 182 00054 Fiumicino (RM) Tel. 06/6505864 Fax: 06/6505004 e-mail: info@cantierinavalideste.it Early History: http://cantiereginodeste.altervista.org Years in Business: 1955 – present

Barberis (Cantieri)
Italy
11 models
7.13 - 12.62 m
Years in Business: 0 – present

B-Yachts srl
Italy
4 models
8.92 - 12.8 m
B-Yachts became Luca Brenta Yachts Srl after Luca Brenta purchased the company in 2018. Registered office: Via Gabrio Serbelloni 5 – 20122 MILAN Operating Office: Via Sciesa 24 / a, 20135 MILAN Phone + 39 02 87 03 91 51 info@b-yachts.com lucabrentayacht@pec.it Years in Business: – present

Alpa Yachts (ITA)
Italy
21 models
4.03 - 14.7 m
Founded in 1956 by Danilo Cattadori, Alpa was one of the first builders of fiberglass sailing boats in Europe. Early on the company gained a reputation for its high quality fiberglass FLYING DUTCHMAN class boats. The first larger yacht was the ALPA 50, introduced in 1969. Far more successful was the Van de Stadt designed...

Advanced Yachts (ITA)
Italy
2 models
13.46 - 20.46 m
Advanced Yachts Via Brera, 6 20121 Milan Italy Phone: +39 02 433507224 Mobile: +39 333 4328506 sales@advancedyachts.it Years in Business: 2009 – present

Northern Light
Italy
1 model
9.15 - 9.15 m

Solaris
Italy
20 models
11.4 - 33.77 m
About The History of Solaris Yachts With roots tracing back to the rich maritime history of Aquileia, Solaris Yachts has emerged as a beacon of innovation and craftsmanship in the world of sailing. Since its inception in the 1970s, the brand has been a torchbearer of seafaring heritage, feeling that they are continuing the legacy...

Sly
Italy
10 models
11.5 - 18.65 m
About Italian group Sly Yachts is building racing and cruising sailing yachts from 35 to 61 feet. The hulls are made of fiberglass and carbon fiber composite, the yachts have an avant-garde and very recognizable exterior. The history of Sly Yachts began in 2005 with just a few models, and in 2014 the company bought...

Seabus
Italy
2 models
15.16 - 19.7 m

Neo Yachts
Italy
8 models
10.8 - 18.3 m

NLcomp
Italy
1 model
7.69 - 7.69 m

Mylius Yachts
Italy
8 models
15.6 - 23.99 m

Mediter Yachts
Italy
1 model
13.17 - 13.17 m

Maxi Dolphin
Italy
8 models
9.9 - 36 m
About History of the company «Concept of beauty individually. The important thing is that no matter what beautiful things are, they don’t make sense if they can’t be shared»- this is the worldview Vittorio Moretti had when he founded Maxi Dolphin in 1987. As the founder of the new shipyard and the famous Italian wine...

Mattia
Italy
1 model
19 - 19 m

Kufner Yachts
Italy
2 models
14.93 - 16.6 m

Kelly
Italy
4 models
10 - 22.15 m
About Company history The company Kelly Yachts was founded in Genoa in 2006. Kelly Arena, founder of the company, received an excellent yachting education: first he graduated from the University of Genoa with a degree in Design «of pleasure yachts, then he defended»his thesis at the University of Southampton on the design «and technical features...

Italia Yachts
Italy
19 models
10.3 - 21.75 m
About History of the company Italia Yachts shipyard was established in 2011. Its founders are Franco Corazza, Marco Schiavuta and Francesco Pisciotta. – great enthusiasts and sailing professionals who have participated in campaigns for America’s Cup, Admiral’s Cup, world and European championships. Since the introduction of the first model Italia Yachts – it was Italia...

Itacatamarans
Italy
1 model
14.99 - 14.99 m

Ice Yachts
Italy
22 models
10 - 30.7 m
About History of the company ICE Yachts is a youngItalian brand in the sailing shipbuilding industry. The shipyard was created on the basis of CN Yacht 2000 and adopted all the accumulated experience and was able to get qualified personnel with many years of experience. ICE Yachts builds boats using the latest developments and modern...

Gulliver Sail
Italy
2 models
18.6 - 18.6 m

Grand Soleil
Italy
24 models
10.7 - 25.95 m
About The history of the company Grand Soleil yachts (translated as “great sun”) have a French name, but are being built in Italy. The cheerful name reminds about holidays and joys of life. This was the mood in 1973 when Giuseppe Giuliani, founder of the Cantiere del Pardo shipyard, started his business. It must be...

Franchini
Italy
4 models
16.15 - 19.2 m
About The history of the company The Italian shipyard Franchini was born almost immediately after World War II. In 1945 its founder Michele Franchini, nicknamed Guido, opened a small production facility in the port of Riccione. At first the shipyard was building fishing boats, but by 1953 there were single orders for wooden pleasure boats....

Eleva Yachts
Italy
2 models
13.4 - 15.5 m
About The company’s history Eleva Yachts – brand of Carbon Line company. Founded in 2013 on the entrepreneurial vision of the two owners, Samuele Poli and Michele Pierleoni, the shipyard has until then worked as a subcontractor for other well-known shipyards. For the Eleva Yachts project Carbon Line invited the famous designer Giovanni Ceccarelli. The...

EcoRacer
Italy
1 model
9.15 - 9.15 m

Comar
Italy
15 models
6.22 - 31 m
About Company history The history of Comar began in 1961 in Forli. The company was then called Sipla and was known as Flying Juniors, a manufacturer of wooden yachts. The shipyard was among the first to notice the fibreglass. Its use was innovative in those years and to approve its first project with new material...

Canados
Italy
1 model
13.4 - 13.4 m
About The history of Canados Yachts The history of the Italian shipyard Cantieri Navale di Ostia began in 1946 when a group of experienced carpenters began building wooden boats. All this took place on the bank of the Tiber River near Rome, at the former military hydroplane base. The first Canados vessels were military boats,...

C-Catamarans
Italy
3 models
11 - 19.27 m

B-Yachts
Italy
6 models
8.92 - 18.62 m

Advanced
Italy
4 models
13.46 - 23.98 m
About History of the company The Italian brand Advanced Yachts first appeared in public during a boat show in Genoa in 2010. The twenty-metre yacht from the new shipyard, created shortly before the premiere by experienced yachtsmen Marco Tursini and Antonella di Leo, immediately caught the eye. The Advanced 66 was designed by the architectural...

Adria Sail
Italy
2 models
15 - 20.5 m

Admiral
Italy
3 models
23 - 38 m
About History of Admiral Established in the heart of yachting history during the mid-20th century, Admiral is still a synonym for excellence. Born under the wings of Cantieri Navali Lavagna, renowned for their President and Arcobaleno Super wooden boats, the Admiral brand set sail in 1966, capturing the world’s imagination with its inaugural 30-meter pleasure...
Japan

Yamaha
Japan
12 models
6.43 - 11.3 m
This division of the Japanese motor company built and exported sailboats to the US for a few years (beginning in the late 1970’s). Later it was called the New Japan Yacht Company. Years in Business: 0 – present

New Japan Yacht Co. Ltd.
Japan
7 models
7.15 - 10.18 m
New Japan Yacht Co. Ltd. 7-9 SHIRAI MAKINOHARA SHIZUOKA JAPAN 421-0502 TEL: 548-54-0221 FAX: 548-54-0223 E-MAIL:info@njy.co.jp Years in Business: 1969 – present

Fuji Yacht Builders Ltd. (JAP)
Japan
4 models
9.6 - 13.72 m
Years in Business: 0 – present

Far East Yachts (JAP)
Japan
6 models
9.35 - 12.29 m
Founded by Clair Oberly (1921-2001). Years in Business: 1958 – 1971
Latvia

Lion Yacht (LAT)
Latvia
1 model
6.7 - 6.7 m
Lion Yacht Sia Markalnes iela, 11 LV- 1024 Riga Latvia Phone: +371 75 29 148 Fax: +371 75 29 023 e-mail: lion_yacht@yahoo.com Years in Business: 2000 – present

O Yachts
Latvia
2 models
13.99 - 20.99 m
About History of the company In 2012, shipbuilder Karlis Kalviss, naval architect Erik Lerouge and designer Clifford Denn under the direction of Joel Levy decided to create a new brand – O Yachts. All of them already had a lot of experience working with multihulls at that time. At first the company did not have...
Netherlands

Wibo Yachts
Netherlands
3 models
8.3 - 9.91 m
The G. van Wijk Shipyard of the Netherlands began building steel multi-chine sailing yachts in the 1930’s. Later Wibos were mostly intended for the home completion market. One of the most popular model was the WIBO 930, introduced in 1970 and designed by van de Stadt. Years in Business: 1935 – present

Werf Gusto
Netherlands
4 models
6.71 - 13.74 m
Maasdljk 5 Schiedam Holland No longer in business Years in Business: 0 – present

Waarschip Werft
Netherlands
17 models
5.7 - 13 m
Dutch yard specializing in offering sailboats in all stages of development from plans/kits for the home builder to boats ready to sail. The earlier models were designed for plywood ‘clinker’ contruction. Today, Waarschip builds its models primarily from wood-epoxy composites and is the official European builder of Grainger Designed multihulls. Waarschip Tagrijn 1-3 NL-9936 EZ...

Victoire Yachts (NL)
Netherlands
19 models
6.6 - 15.33 m
No longer in business. Formerly at: Verkoopkantoor: Victoire Yachts & Products Galgeriet 5g 1141 GA Monnickendam The Netherlands Tel. +31 299 451068 Fax +31 299 451061 Email info@victoireyachts.com Years in Business: 1961 – 2017

Van Dam Nordia Shipyard
Netherlands
2 models
16.8 - 20.11 m
Arie van Dam, youngest son of the well known Van Dam shipbuilding family, decides to start his own business and on 26 January 1881 he buys the yard in Aalsmeer, The Netherlands. In 1908 Arie is followed up by his son Adriaan. Commercial crafts are the main production but he starts with building “jachten” –...

Tradewind Yachts (NL)
Netherlands
1 model
10.67 - 10.67 m
Tradewind Yachts BV Walsoordensestraat 11A 4588 KA WALSOORDEN Nederland tel: + 31(0)114.681127 fax: + 31(0)114.681844 gsm: +31 (0)621.718481 email: info@tradewindyachts.nl web: www.tradewindyachts.nl Years in Business: 0 – present

Standfast Yachts
Netherlands
7 models
8.25 - 17 m
Standfast Yachts Middenhavendam 3 4511 AX Breskens P.O. Box 13 4510 AA Breskens The Netherlands The yard was located in Breskens on the shores of Zeeland in The Netherlands. Known for producing highest quality sailing yachts and many race winners (most designed by Frans Maas). Years in Business: 1935 – 2008

Saffier Yachts
Netherlands
9 models
6.5 - 12 m
Saffier is owed by brothers Dennis and Dean Hennevanger, whose father, Richard, started the company. Saffier Maritiem B.V. Rondweg 20 1976 BW IJmuiden The Netherlands tel: +31 (0)255 – 51 28 60 fax: +31 (0)255 – 53 77 69 info@saffieryachts.com Years in Business: 1980 – present

Palmer Johnson (USA)
Netherlands
17 models
8.23 - 14.65 m
The Palmer Johnson yard, located in Sturgeon Bay, WI, has a long a illustrious history of building mostly large custom yachts. Founded by Hans Johnson and Herman Gmack, it was originally known as Sturgeon Bay Boat Works when Hans Johnson’s son, Palmer, assumed ownership. During World War II, the company turned it’s efforts toward building...

NACRA Catamarans
Netherlands
20 models
4.52 - 11.2 m
NACRA stands for North American Catamaran Racing Association. The first NACRA’s were designed and built by Tom Roland in California, USA. He established the Nacra name with the creation of the NACRA 5.2. Since then, NACRA catamarans have come from a number of builders around the world including NACRA Australia (beginning in 1985), and Performance...

Leonardo Yachts (NL)
Netherlands
4 models
10.7 - 16.64 m
Email: info@leonardoyachts.com Phone: +31 515 209 002 Mobile (Melle): +31 616 608 903 Fax: +31 515 23 0 118 Address: Leonardo Yachts B.V. Zwolsmanweg 5 8606 KC Sneek The Netherlands Years in Business: 2000 – present

LeComte Yachts
Netherlands
17 models
9.96 - 15.85 m
Founded by Adolf “Dolf” LeComte, originally an exporter of Dutch built yachts for an expanding American Market. He soon opened his own yard in the town of Jutphaas, south of Utrecht. Contracts with the yacht design firm of John Alden Co. followed, resulting in the wood construction of 33′ Malabar Senior sloops and 42′ Nordfarer...

Kolibri Jachtbouw
Netherlands
1 model
5.6 - 5.6 m
Founded by Anton Van den Brink. Kolibri Jachtbouw Dr. van Noortstraat 117a 2266 GV Stompwijk Telefoon 071 580 15 02 Fax 071 580 94 42 E-mail info@kolibri-jachtbouw.nl Years in Business: 1964 – present

Jachtwerf Heeg (NED)
Netherlands
6 models
3.58 - 9.75 m
Contact: It Bûtlân 14, 8621 DV Heeg The Netherlands Phone +31 (0) 515 44 22 37 E-mail info@jachtwerf-heeg.nl Years in Business: – present

Jachtwerf Gebr. De Kloet BV
Netherlands
4 models
6 - 9.55 m
Jachtwerf Gebr. de Kloet BV in Kortenhoef, near Hilversum, has a well established-reputation in the Dutch yachtbuilding industry. Since 1959 the yard is building GRP yachts like the well-known Fellowships, Midgets, Sailhorse and Efsix. Jachtwerf Gebr. de Kloet B.V. Moleneind 7a 1241 NE Kortenhoef Holland Tel. 31 35 6561394 Fax 31 35 6564172 E-mail info@de-kloet.nl...

Ithaca Yachts
Netherlands
1 model
12.2 - 12.2 m
Founded by Erik van den Brand in 2011. His passion for sailing goes back to his childhood. During his studies, Erik focused on the maritime sector. The crowning achievement was the graduation with his thesis research on success factors (focus on innovation and clustering) in the yacht construction industry in an international context. After his...

Hutting Yachts (NL)
Netherlands
3 models
12 - 15 m
Hutting Yachts Stienplaat 3, 8754 HE Makkum Postbus 75, 8754 ZP Makkum Tel +31 (0)515 232023 Fax +31 (0)515 232853 info@hutting.nl Years in Business: 1975 – present

Huisman (Royal Huisman Shipyard)
Netherlands
4 models
8.4 - 12.52 m
Royal Huisman Shipyard HOLLAND: Royal Huisman Shipyard Flevoweg 1, 8325 PA Vollenhove, Holland T: +31 527 24 3131 F: +31 527 24 3800 E: yachts@royalhuisman.com UNITED STATES Royal Huisman USA: 68 Frazier Pasture Road PO Box 2268 Ogunquit ME O3907-2268 T: +1 207 646 9504 F: +1 207 646 9687 E: mk@royalhuisman.com It is unlikely...

G-Force Yachts
Netherlands
2 models
7.85 - 11.3 m
Established by Jeroen Wats and Erwin Bouland. Contact: G-Force Yachts Nederland B.V. Phone: +33 78 694 40 85 Skype: g.force.yachts Email: info@g-forceyachts.com Years in Business: 2004 – present

Friendship Yachts (NL)
Netherlands
8 models
6.71 - 12.1 m
Years in Business: 1968 – present

Discovery Yachts
Netherlands
10 models
12.86 - 17.9 m
Founded by John Charnley. The first boat was the Holland designed DISCOVERY 55 which was a huge success with more than 20 sold to date. Purchased Southerly Yachts in 2017. Discovery Shipyard was placed in receivership in January 2022. Later in 2022, a new shipyard called Ocean Shipyard Limited, was formed and took over the...

Dekker & Sons (Jachtwerf F. Dekker en Zonen)
Netherlands
5 models
7.45 - 10.75 m
Jachtwerf F. Dekker en Zonen Diemerzeedijk 3 Amsterdam, Holland Years in Business: 0 – 1986

Cumulant Yachts
Netherlands
1 model
12.5 - 12.5 m
HJB Cumulant BV Industrieweg 1 A 8861 VH Harlingen, Netherlands Years in Business: 0 – present

Contest Yachts – Conyplex
Netherlands
40 models
7.5 - 17.69 m
Founded by Ed Conijn, owner of a timber yard, who decided to try his hand at building boats. After gaining experience in buildling dinghys, Conyplex launched its first cruising yacht in 1959, the Contest 25. This design was an immediate international success and served as the foundation of the company. Under the guidance of Fritz...

C-Yachts/Compromis
Netherlands
22 models
3.7 - 12.88 m
C-Yachts.com is an excellent website with extensive information on all models produced, past and present. Founded by Rinus Zaadnoordijk in 1947 at Dutch Uitgeest. The yard saw rapid growth and moved to larger, better facilities in Heerenveen in 1968. In 2000 the yard was purchased by Jan Muller. Sales & Service Zaadnoordijk Yachtbuilders IJsselmeerdijk 2...

Breehorn (NL)
Netherlands
6 models
9.4 - 16.67 m
Breehorn Vosseleane 69 8551 ML Woudsend The Netherlands Tel +31 (0) 514 592233 Fax +31 (0) 514 591904 e-mail: info(@)breehorn.nl Years in Business: 1970 – present

Anne Wever Shipyard (NL)
Netherlands
15 models
8.5 - 16.43 m
Anne Wever was a Dutch yacht builder best noted for the Trintella line, most, (but not all,) designed E.G. van de Stadt. The later, larger models were mostly designed by Ron Holland. The new book: ‘Trintella Yachts, Holland’s splendour from Brabant’, depicts a wonderful image of the developments of a shipyard in ‘s Hertogenbosch. They...

Amsterdam Shipyard G. de Vries Lentsch
Netherlands
8 models
6.71 - 11.53 m
In 1959 Gerard de Vries Lentsch Jr. started a separate division of the company for the purpose of building fiberglass yachts. Among the boats produced were ones imported to US by Seafarer including the SWIFTSURE 33, MERIDIAN, and TRIPP LENTSCH. Years in Business: 1878 – present

African Cats B.V.
Netherlands
7 models
9 - 18.75 m
Boats are built in Durban, South Africa. Developer of the innovative “Green Motion” propulsion and generation system allowing batteries to be recharged while under sail. AFRICAN CATS B.V. Ringdijk B.P.10 1188 WC Amstelveen The Netherlands Europe Tel.: +31 (0)297 582 881 info@africancats.com Years in Business: 2002 – present

Van de Stadt
Netherlands
1 model
13.7 - 13.7 m

Vaan Yachts
Netherlands
3 models
12.8 - 17.68 m

Sydney Yachts
Netherlands
6 models
9.68 - 14.27 m

Storm
Netherlands
1 model
6.58 - 6.58 m
About These «Dutch» people are amazed at first sight with their unusual design and impressive view. At the same time, they do not require a lot of fuel: as you know, in the home of boats in the Netherlands, they are able to save money without sacrificing either fashion or comfort. History of the company...

Saffier
Netherlands
10 models
6.5 - 14.9 m
About The history of the company The Dutch family shipyard Saffier Yachts was founded by Richard Hannevanger. The current name was given to the shipyard in 1999, but the family firm’s roots go back to the 1950s. Then Richard was helped by his father to restore a classic Rainbow,«»which the family legend says was accidentally...

RSC Yachts
Netherlands
1 model
19 - 19 m
About History of the company RSC Yachts is a young brand in the shipbuilding industry, whose boat design and naval architecture goes back to Dutch superyacht yards such as Jongert Yachts. The company presented its first boat RSC 1900 at the Cannes Yacht Show in September 2019, and it immediately attracted great interest from potential...

Nordia
Netherlands
1 model
31.15 - 31.15 m
About Company history The history of one of the oldest Dutch shipyards Van Dam Nordia goes back to the 1600s. At that time Helling Shipyard was working there and in 1881 it was bought by Erie van Dam, who is considered to be the founding father of Van Dam Nordia. At first the company built...

Leonardo Yachts
Netherlands
6 models
10.7 - 21.05 m
About Company history The Leonardo Yachts shipyard was founded by brothers Steven & Melle Boersma. Steven and Melle come from a family of shipbuilders. Their grandfather built wooden racing boats in the 1950s, and then their father specialized in building steel motor yachts. Most of his brothers’ youth took place in the northern part of...

Le Breton
Netherlands
2 models
13.7 - 18.28 m
About History of the company In 2007 the founder of Le Breton Yachts – Hugo Le Breton – decided to create his concept of a cruise catamaran. Le Breton, who has a lot of experience racing multihulls, wanted to combine the best of modern racing and comfortable cruising yachts. To make his concept a reality,...

Keus
Netherlands
1 model
6.5 - 6.5 m
About Company history In 1989 the famous Dutch yachtsman Peter Keus founded a yacht school in Friesland. Sailing club Keus Sailing is located on the shore of a large shallow lake Slotemer. In building his yachting education and training system, Peter concluded that he needed a special boat capable of achieving high results in the...

KM Yachtbuilders
Netherlands
10 models
14.25 - 20.9 m
About History of the company The modern history of the KM Yachtbuilders brand began in 1999 when Eeuwe Kooi bought the Damstra shipyard in Makkum, Lake Isseemer in the Netherlands. The production has already had 30 years of experience in aluminium hull construction. Ave has relied on building custom sailing yachts in collaboration with leading...

Jongert
Netherlands
19 models
21.95 - 52 m
About The history of the company Jongert has a very long and illustrious history. The shipyard was founded by Dutchman Jan Jongert in 1953 in a place called Opperdus. The entrepreneur started production on his birthday. Part of the money was initially taken from the prize money that Jan won as a professional skater. The...

Jachtwerf Heeg
Netherlands
1 model
7.7 - 7.7 m

Hutting Yachts
Netherlands
5 models
12 - 15.8 m

Domani Yachts
Netherlands
4 models
9 - 9.6 m

Contest Yachts
Netherlands
15 models
12.85 - 25.85 m
About Company history One of Europe’s oldest shipyards, Contest Yachts was founded in 1959 by Ed Conijn, an avid yachtsman and sailing enthusiast. The company has remained a family business for three generations, which is rare for shipbuilders of such a respectable age. The tulip was chosen as the logo symbolizing pride in the national...

C-Yacht
Netherlands
8 models
10.85 - 14.43 m
About History of the company Behind the sailing brand C-Yacht stands the shipyard Zaadnoordijk Yachtbuilders, named after its founder. In 1947, Rinus Zaadnoordijk opened a small marina in Eitgesta. With the support of his family, he built and repaired boats. Initially Zaadnoordijk built small sailing and fishing boats from wood. He was one of the...

Bestevaer Yachts
Netherlands
4 models
10.95 - 16.17 m

Aira Boats
Netherlands
3 models
6.5 - 6.5 m
About Company history In 2015, former headmaster Jos Snijders Blok decided to establish his own small shipyard. In early 2018, the Aira Boats Shipyard was born. Jos founded the shipyard in his hometown, Sneek, in the province of Frisland in the north of Holland. Prior to that, Yos had managed to run a dozen yachting...

African Cats
Netherlands
3 models
13.4 - 18.75 m
New Zealand

Sea Nymph Boats Ltd. (NZ)
New Zealand
10 models
5.08 - 12.2 m
Years in Business: 0 – present

McDell Marine (NZ)
New Zealand
10 models
5.08 - 16.41 m
PO Box 21303 Henderson 11a Akatea Road, Glendene Auckland 8, New Zealand Phone +64 9 813 9025 Fax +64 9 813 9037 Mobile +64 21 746 880 Email info@mcdellmarine.co.nz www.mcdellmarine.co.nz Years in Business: 1976 – present

MacKay Boats Ltd.
New Zealand
11 models
2.91 - 6.1 m
MacKay Boats Ltd Factory: 22a Manga Rd Silverdale Auckland, 0932 New Zealand Tel: +64 9 426 4306 sales@mackayboats.com Years in Business: 1962 – present

Cookson Boats (NZ)
New Zealand
3 models
10.92 - 11.98 m
Contact Details T P Cookson Boatbuilders Limited 59 Hillside Road, Glenfield, Auckland, New Zealand Postal Address: PO Box 101928 N.S.M.C 0745 Auckland, New Zealand Tel: +64 9 444 9915 Fax: +64 9 444 8198 Email: info@cooksonboats.co.nz_remove underscore or mick@cooksonboats.co.nz_remove underscore www.cooksonboats.co.nz Years in Business: 1978 – present

Compass Yachts Ltd. (Australia/NZ)
New Zealand
7 models
7.57 - 11.5 m
Founders Don Lees and Gunther Heuchmer. (First known as G.H. Fibreglass.) Actually there were 2 Compass Yachts. One in New Zealand had an association with Compass Yachts Australia. Many of the boats were named after points on the compass. The Australian operation produced the Northerly, Westerly and Southerly; the Kiwi operation, the Easterly. John Maurice...

Farrier Marine
New Zealand
1 model
7 - 7 m
Norway

Viksund (NOR)
Norway
1 model
9.4 - 9.4 m
Askøy Båtsenter AS Neset, 5318 Strusshamn Tlf – 56 15 16 20 post@askoybatsenter.no www.viksundboats.no Today a builder of powerboats only. Years in Business: 1966 – present

Mboats International (NOR)
Norway
1 model
8 - 8 m
Mikkelsen Båtbyggeri Tel. +47 92 80 84 83 Fax: +47 72 56 17 90 Address: Industriparken Selsbakk Fabrikker N7028, Trondheim, NORWAY EMail: mikkelsen@mboats.no Years in Business: 0 – present

Alo Yachts (NOR)
Norway
4 models
7.7 - 9.98 m
Alo yachts was founded by Alf Josef Ortang. The first boat was the ALO 28, to his own design. In a 10-year period, over 150 were built. Alf Ortang wanted to offer their ALO 28 customers a larger boat with a little more of everything, and hired Jan Bjerke, who at that time was unemployed...

Andante Marine
Norway
1 model
7.9 - 7.9 m
Philippines

Pan Oceanic Marine.
Philippines
4 models
11.53 - 13.94 m
Founded by Robert Pancoe first located in Taiwan and builder of Oceanic line of heavy cruisers all designed by Ted Brewer. (Also known as PAN OCEANIC). The first boat was the OCEANIC 46, followed by the OCEANIC 43. In 1980, he moved his operation to the Philippines where he built the PAN OCEANIC 38. The...

MultiHulls Direct Corp.
Philippines
1 model
10.06 - 10.06 m
MultiHulls Direct Corp. 1431 Argonaut highway, Subic Bay Freeport. Philippines 2200 info@multihullsdirect.com Local Phone: 63 916 626 1750 U.S. Phone: (808) 205-5143 www.multihullsdirect.com Years in Business: 2012 – present
Poland

Tes Sailboats (POLAND)
Poland
5 models
5.5 - 9.69 m
Founded by Tomasz Siwik who also designed all the Tes sailboats. Stocznia TES – YACHT 05-079 Okuniew, ul. Akacjowa 21, POLAND tel. kom. (+48) 602 346 392, tel/fax: (+48 22) 783 73 77 info@tes-yacht.pl www.tes-yacht.pl Years in Business: 1980 – present

Sun Yachts (POL)
Poland
4 models
8.13 - 9.1 m
Formerly a consortium of polish yacht yards specializing in manufacturing of GRP yachts. The following were, at times, members of the Consortium: AHOJ (Węgorzewo), A.G.A. MARINE (Warszawa), ANTILA YACHTS (Radom), DAS Yacht Center (Warsaw), EM-Yachts (Laski – Torun), Jawa Yacht (Warsaw), Lamitar (Holowczyce). Trimet (Radom). Sun Yachts formerly headquartered at: Ul. Okolska 3A/3 , PL...

Sobusiak Yacht Yard (PL)
Poland
3 models
7.35 - 8 m
Founder: Mariusz Sobusiak Sobusiak Yacht Yard ul. Gojawiczyńskiej 22 93–253 Łódź e-mail: sobusiak@yacht-focus.pl tel. 509 866 987 Years in Business: 2004 – present

Sedna Yachts
Poland
3 models
7.3 - 9 m
Sedna Yachts ul. Chorwacka 5 15-612 Białystok Poland tel: (+48) 509-108-820 e-mail: kontakt@sednayachts.pl Years in Business: 2007 – present

Scandinavia Yachts (POL)
Poland
4 models
6.5 - 10.7 m
Scandinavia Yachts ul. Asfaltowa 1 26-110 Skarzysko-Kamienna Poland Years in Business: – present

Projektowanie i Budowa Jachtów
Poland
1 model
7 - 7 m
Founded by designer, Andrzej Arminski. Contact: Projektowanie i Budowa Jachtów phone +48 501 157 279 fax +48 91 432 2369 e-mail: andrzej.arminski(at))mantra-yachts.com Hryniewieckiego 1 70-606 Szczecin, Poland Years in Business: 1998 – present

Northman Shipyard (PL)
Poland
19 models
7.1 - 10.7 m
Northman Shipyard ul. Przemysłowa 10 11-600 Węgorzewo https://northman.pl/ Exclusive distribution in France and Switzerland by CATWAY 17000 LA ROCHELLE Tel: 05 46 07 70 10 https://www.maxus.fr Years in Business: 2007 – present

Delphia Yachts
Poland
25 models
6 - 14.48 m
As of September 1, 2019, Delphia Shipyard abandoned production of Delphia sailboats. The Delphia Yachts shipyard was founded in 1990 by brothers, Piotr and Wojciech Kot. Delphia Yachts S.A. began life as Sportlake which began making small sailing boats in 1990. The company officially changed its name to Delphia Yachts in 2003. In 2012 Delphia...

Dalpol Yacht
Poland
9 models
5.3 - 9.15 m
Address: PPHU Dalpol Palion Tomasz ul. Harcerska 20 41-103 Siemianowice Śląskie POLAND Tel./fax: +48 32 229 50 46 Tel.: +48 510 108 537 e-mail: biuro@dalpolyacht.pl Began building boats in 2001, when they purchased the mould for the Focus 690. Years in Business: 1998 – present

Balt Yacht
Poland
5 models
5 - 8.15 m
From the Balt Yacht website: Balt-Yacht, founded in 1990, is one of the largest Polish manufacturers specializing in building yachts and boats of GRP hulls with a length of 5 to 12 meters. Balt Yacht has also built boats for Jeanneau (1993-1997) and X-Yachts (2007-2009) among others. Years in Business: 1990 – present

Antila Yachts (POLAND)
Poland
5 models
7.6 - 9.99 m
Antila Yacht Shipyard Jachtowa Cezary Duchnik ul. Industrial 8, 26-600 Radom e-mail: info@antila-yachts.pl Tel: +48 363 30 39 Tel: 602 63 48 35 Office Years in Business: 0 – present

Wave Catamarans
Poland
2 models
14.95 - 17.6 m
About History of the company Polish businessmen and avid nautical seamen Jakub Rosciszewski and Zbigniew Lodyga went quite a long way to create their own shipyard. The Tubajfor company they opened was initially involved in things far removed from yachting: creating complex acoustic systems for large cinemas, and previously was engaged in construction. Today more...

Viko Yachts
Poland
9 models
6.1 - 12 m
About Company history The Polish Viko Yachts brand is owned by Navikom, a company founded in 1987 in Poznan by the famous yachtsman Andrzej Koschel. The Viko Group’s business area has now expanded to include environmental energy. But the development and production of sailing yachts remains at the heart of the business. During the first...

Tes Yacht
Poland
3 models
5.5 - 8.68 m

Sunreef Yachts
Poland
37 models
14.6 - 50.29 m
About The history of the company. Francis Lapp, a French entrepreneur, moved to Poland in the early 1990s. He assessed the business opportunities in this country and opened several enterprises. At the same time Francis became interested in sailing and later bought his first cruise catamaran, but it was only the beginning. The passion grew...

Sobusiak Yacht Yard
Poland
4 models
7.35 - 9 m

Saturn
Poland
4 models
6.39 - 7.49 m
About The current Polish shipyard Saturn dates back to the time of the CMEA more than 30 years ago – then this company made plastic parts for cars: in particular, a mask for the radiator of a Polish car Polonez. Over time, the scope of work increased and in 1986, the company began to cooperate...

Preste Yachts
Poland
1 model
5.45 - 5.45 m

Northman
Poland
10 models
6.25 - 11.55 m
About Company history The family company Northman, established in the early 2000s in Węgorzewo on the Masuria Lakes, is today one of the largest Polish shipyards. The owner of the company Krzysztof Stępniak was able to create a shipyard, whose boats are sold and appreciated by professionals all over the world. One of the most...

N Fun Yachting
Poland
1 model
9 - 9 m
Marek Stanczyk – multi-medalist in Polish National Sailing Championships, Winner of World Cup regattas in match racing and experienced sailor competing on all kinds of boats all over the world. In 2006 Marek established his first boat building business. Using experience gained over many years of world class sailing he introduced a range of successful...

Moon Yacht
Poland
2 models
18.32 - 27.4 m

Leonid Teligi Marine Shipyard
Poland
1 model
12.87 - 12.87 m

Imexus Yachts
Poland
3 models
8.5 - 11.55 m

Haber Yachts
Poland
15 models
6.5 - 12.5 m
About History of the company At a glance at the portfolio of Janusz Konkol, Polish designer, ideologist and founder of Haber Yachts, you are amazed by the diversity of his ideas and interests. It all started in 1991, when a shipyard was founded in Novo Miasto-Lubawsk, 50 km from Gdańsk. The first yachts were launched...

Flabria
Poland
4 models
9.99 - 14.95 m
About Company history Flabria Shipyard belongs to relatively young Polish shipbuilders. Its resemblance to them is, perhaps, exhausted. Flabria has not followed the path of Delphia – a wide model range, reasonable price and a large production volume, or Balt Yacht – production of relatively small and inexpensive yachts. Flabria immediately started to make vessels...

Delphia
Poland
11 models
5 - 14.48 m
About History of the company Polish shipyard Delphia Yachts was founded in 1990 by brothers Piotra and Wojciecha Kot in a small town Oletsko in the north of the country. Originally the company was called Sportlake and specialized in the production of sailing yachts. The shipyard has let out the first boat Sportina when only...

Conrad
Poland
5 models
7.65 - 35.3 m
About History of the company In the spring of 2018, the 40-metre C133 tri-deck yacht, the largest motor yacht ever built in Poland, departed the slipway of the Conrad shipyard in Gdansk. The descent was originally timed to coincide with the birthday of the Polish-British writer Joseph Conrad. So what’s this shipyard that’s suddenly set...

Cobra Yachts
Poland
2 models
9.33 - 11 m
Company history Cobra Yachts represents the traditions of Polish yacht building, being one of the national market leaders in the segment of small yachts. Polish yachts in general, and Cobra in particular, are distinguished by a large number of handmade elements, strong and reliable hulls adapted to rather harsh conditions of the Baltic Sea and...
Singapore

Xtreme Sailing Products
Singapore
10 models
2.3 - 5.8 m
Xtreme Sailing Products Pte Ltd National Sailing Centre, 1500 East Coast Parkway Singapore 468963 Phone: +65 6441 4701 / Fax: +65 6441 4731 Years in Business: 1993 – present

Weta Marine
Singapore
1 model
5.8 - 5.8 m
Weta Marine email: info@wetamarine.com Phone: +64 9 479 5302 As of 2015, WETA is made by Xtreme Sailing Produduct of Batan, Indonesia. The company is based in Singapore. Years in Business: 0 – present

Admiralty Yachts
Singapore
1 model
9 - 9 m
Admiralty Yachts was founded in Singapore by Chia Thien Fook in 2003. Tel: (65) 6546 2828 Fax: (65) 6546 1864 Email: sales@admiralty.com.sg 31 Loyang Crescent Singapore 509013 www.admiralty.com.sg Years in Business: 2003 – present
Slovenia

Seascape (SLOV)
Slovenia
10 models
4.3 - 7.99 m
In 2018, Beneteau purchased a controlling stake in the Slovenian builder, bringing all Seascape models into the fold of its First range. Years in Business: 2003 – present

Elan Yachts (SLO)
Slovenia
46 models
5.8 - 16.1 m
Ever since 1949 ELAN has been engaged in the production of vessels. The production began with the making of boats, kayaks, canoes, four- and eight-seated sculleries that were made out of waterproof wooden slabs in a special boat workshop, which saw its biggest success in the years of 1950 to 1952. In the following six...

Shipman
Slovenia
9 models
8.05 - 30.48 m
About Company history The history of Shipman began in 1968 on the Swedish island of Visby, where the first Shipman 28 designed by Olle Enderlein was built. Lightweight and fast, the yacht proved to be in demand in the market, with around 1300 hulls of this model subsequently built. A year later the very successful...

Pegasus Yachts
Slovenia
1 model
14.98 - 14.98 m
Company history For a quarter of a century Marko Paš has been designing, building, yachting and sailing boats. He has designed about 160 projects, out of which 10 won the European Yacht of the Year award. This has resulted in the construction of over 10,000 yachts, including Shipman Carbon Yachts, the world’s first mass-production carbon...

Elan
Slovenia
27 models
6.6 - 16.1 m
About History of Elan Yachts Today’s Elan Yachts has a surprising past. It was born as an underground ski manufacturer for Yugoslavian partisans during World War II. The Slovenian skier Rudi Finžgar founded the company and legally formalized the production in 1945. However, three years later, in 1948, the government nationalized the company. For instance,...
SOUTH AFRICA

St. Francis Marine
SOUTH AFRICA
4 models
13.45 - 15.25 m
Founded by Duncan Lethbridge Contact Us South African Head Office Rob Brennan – COO Phone: +27 42 294 0181 Cell: +27 82 737 2091 St Francis Marine R330 St Francis Bay 6312 South Africa rob@stfranciscatamarans.com Years in Business: 1995 – present

Robertson & Caine
SOUTH AFRICA
22 models
10.05 - 17.55 m
Founded by John Robertson and Jerry Caine at Woodstock, a suburb of Cape Town, SA. Years in Business: 1991 – present

Phoenix Marine
SOUTH AFRICA
4 models
9.25 - 18.8 m
Builder of Xquisite Yachts catamarans Atlantis, Cape Town South Africa Clinton Johns – Owner of Phoenix Marine Tamas Hamor – CEO Xquisite Yachts https://xquisiteyachts.com Years in Business: 2014 – present

Pacer Yachts – South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA
4 models
8.33 - 12.91 m
Pacer Yachts PO Box 36803 Chempet 7442 South Africa tel. +27 (0) 21 556 3152 fax. +27 (0) 21 556 0992 Email: daveclaxton@paceryachts.co.za www.paceryachts.co.za Years in Business: 2005 – present

Nebe Boatworks (South Africa)
SOUTH AFRICA
6 models
5.8 - 12 m
Nebe Boatworks was located at Hout Bay, South Africa. It was a family boat building company in the 70s and 80s. Gerfried Nebe sold it to a friend in the early 90s and they were liquidated a few years later. (Thanks to Dudley Dix for providing information about this and other related topics.) No longer...

Maverick Yachts Ltd.
SOUTH AFRICA
2 models
11.68 - 13.3 m
Founded by Rudi and Deslynn Pretorius. Maverick Yachts 12 Fourth Street Montague Gardens 7441 Cape Town South Africa Telephone: +27 (0)21 552 7752 Email: rudi@maverickyachts.co.za Fax: +27 (0)86 648 2266 Years in Business: 2010 – present

Knysna Yacht Company
SOUTH AFRICA
2 models
13.45 - 15.24 m
www.knysnayachtco.com Telephone: +27 (0) 44 382 2847 E-mail: kevin@knysnayachtco.com Mobile: +27 (0)82 555 7902 Fax: +27 (0)44 382 5465 21 Boswerker Street Knysna Industrial, Knysna, 6570 Souh Africa Years in Business: 0 – present

Dean Catamarans (SA)
SOUTH AFRICA
5 models
11.2 - 15.39 m
Dean Catamarans Rothman Street Atlantis Cape Town South Africa Mr. Peter Dean, Managing Director Years in Business: 1985 – 2014

Current Marine
SOUTH AFRICA
1 model
14.2 - 14.2 m
18 Waenhout Avenue Knysna Industrial Area Knysna 6571, Western Cape, South Africa PO Box 1338, Knysna 6570 Western Cape, South Africa Julian Kneale: +27 82 926 2278 E-Mail: info@currentmarine.co.za Years in Business: – present

Celtic Yachts
SOUTH AFRICA
2 models
11.6 - 12.19 m
Celtic Yachts bought the molds and rights to manufacture the Admiral 38 and 40 in 2011. For business inquiries please contact Tim Duncan tim@celticyachts.co.za Mobile: +27 83 261 5054 Cape Town, South Africa Years in Business: 2011 – present

Admiral Yachts (ZAF)
SOUTH AFRICA
3 models
11.6 - 15 m
No Longer in Business. 74 Leopard Rock Park Killarney Ave, Killarney Gardens 7441, Cape Town, South Africa Years in Business: 1999 – 2011

Voyage Yachts
SOUTH AFRICA
6 models
13.3 - 17.7 m

Vision Yachts
SOUTH AFRICA
1 model
13.5 - 13.5 m

Southern Wind
SOUTH AFRICA
11 models
24.72 - 39.39 m
About When you look at Southern Wind sailing yachts you can clearly see a sophisticated holiday on the Côte d’Azur, Liguria or Balearic Islands. These boats built in South Africa look too Mediterranean. Story . The Southern Wind Shipyard owes its origin to the Italian entrepreneur Willy Persico, who in the 1970s was involved in...

Royal Cape Catamarans
SOUTH AFRICA
5 models
15 - 17.38 m

Maverick Yachts
SOUTH AFRICA
1 model
13.3 - 13.3 m

Leopard
SOUTH AFRICA
8 models
11.43 - 17.55 m
About When you first get to know Leopard catamarans, you are instantly transported to the warm equatorial seas, so their design calls for a beautiful vacation near the islands. And this is not surprising as the explosive expansion of the sailing market has led to the Leopard catamaran brand itself. History Sailing has played an...

Knysna Yacht
SOUTH AFRICA
2 models
15.24 - 16.55 m

HopYacht
SOUTH AFRICA
1 model
9.35 - 9.35 m
Spain

Winner Boats S. L. (ESP)
Spain
2 models
2.34 - 3.35 m
Winner Boats S. L. Políg. Industrial 14 17253 Vall Llobrega Girona – Spain Ph. + 34972 315 100 winner@winner.es Years in Business: 0 – present

Winga Marin
Spain
5 models
7.85 - 9.1 m
Years in Business: 0 – present

SARCH COMPOSITES SL
Spain
4 models
5.99 - 7.95 m
Hulls are manufactured using 100% Okoume Special Grade marine plywood, carbon fiber and epoxy resin. Sarch’s designer and chief builder is Axel de la Hidalga SARCH AVENIDA OLIVA, 16, 03780 PEGO (ALICANTE) SPAIN https://www.sarch.eu info@sarch.eu Years in Business: – present

Puma Yachts (Nao-Glass)(ESP)
Spain
13 models
6.87 - 13.6 m
Nao-Glass was the builder of the Puma line of sailboats. It was a division of INERGA, a manufacturer of plastics for a number of different industries. The yard was located at Llisà del Vall, Barcelona, Spain. In 1978 it was purchased (or superceeded) by Drassanes Esportives S.A (DRESPORT), builder of Furia Yachts. Thanks to John...

Polysier SA (ESP)
Spain
2 models
3.91 - 4.08 m
POLYSIER S.A. Carretera AS-18 km. 19,3 Casares s/n 33392 Porceyo – Gijón PRINCIPADO DE ASTURIAS ESPAÑA TLFNO.:985 30 70 70 FAX:985 30 74 95 Years in Business: 1989 – present

North Wind Yachts (ESP)
Spain
9 models
10.6 - 20.38 m
From the North Wind website: The Industrial North Wind shipyard was founded in 1973 in Sant Andreu de la Barca, where over a period of 20 years more than 380 units have been built. There are currently in excess of 500 North Wind boats sailing all over the world. Throughout the history of North Wind,...

Gallart Shipyard (Astilleros Gallart)
Spain
6 models
7.19 - 13.4 m
Originally located in the town of Mataro, near Barcelona, (ESP) known originally for a line Gallart motor yachts, and later, some racing sailboats. It first exported a yacht to the US in 1957. In 1960 they became one the first Spanish yards to experiment with fiberglass construction of boats. In 1966 Gallart Shipyard SA and...

Furia Yachts (DRESPORT)(ESP)
Spain
10 models
8.08 - 13.38 m
Drassanes Esportives S.A.(DRESPORT) Spanish builder of Furia Yachts. No longer in business. Years in Business: 1972 – 1993

Belliure Yachts
Spain
7 models
9.3 - 19.17 m
BELLIURE was founded on 1953 by Vicente Belliure in Calpe, (Alicante), Spain. Its main activity was the construction and repair of wood fishing boats In 1974 a division for contruction new pleasure boats using newly introduced materials; Polyester reinforced with Vidrio Fiber (PRFV). More than 170 boats in PRFV, including models of 30, 35, 40,...

AX Boats (ESP)
Spain
1 model
4.72 - 4.72 m
Spanish builder of competition SNIPE class boats. Malago, Spain T: 676 366 679 Email: info@axboat.com Years in Business: 2003 – present

ZEN Yachts
Spain
1 model
15.7 - 15.7 m

Tecnicas & Regatas
Spain
1 model
18.3 - 18.3 m

North Wind
Spain
1 model
17.48 - 17.48 m
About History of the company North Wind Shipyard was founded in 1973 on the outskirts of Barcelona. Since its inception, more than 800 boats have departed from the slipways, many of which are still sailing the oceans. Throughout her life North Wind has been merged with other shipyards such as Astilleros Viudes, and in 2004...

Hanstaiger
Spain
1 model
19.72 - 19.72 m

Flash Catamarans
Spain
4 models
10 - 23 m
About History of the company Flash Catamarans Shipyard is a company within Grupo Catamaranes, founded in 1998. The latter is engaged in the development, production and commercial use of ships and consists of five closely related companies. Since the beginning of its activity, Flash Catamarans has focused on the design and construction of innovative double-hull...
Sri Lanka

Neil Marine
Sri Lanka
6 models
7.01 - 12.96 m
Neil Marine Neil Fernando & Co. (Pvt) Ltd, (Member of Penthouse Group Sri Lanka) Boatyard 70/A, St. Jude’s Place, Thaladuwa Road, Negombo, Sri Lanka. Tel: +94 031-2230901 Head Office 11, Alexandra Road, Colombo 06, Sri Lanka. Tel: +94-11-2556891 | Fax: +94-11-2580756 E-Mail: contact@neilmarine.com Years in Business: 1969 – present

Fisher Boat Company
Sri Lanka
6 models
7.01 - 12.96 m
Fisher Yachts Ltd was recently founded by David Skellon, the man who first started Fishers. He, using Fisher Yachts Ltd has just bought the existing Fisher moulds and project in partnership with Neil Fernando of Neil Marine in Sri Lanka. David was founder of the original Fairways Marine in the late Sixties. Working in partnership...
Sweden

Vindo (Nötesund Varv AB)
Sweden
16 models
6 - 13 m
The founder of the yard Carl Andersson, was born in a family where his ancestors for at least two generations had been boat builders, building fishing boats. He started his first own company in 1926 building pilot vessels mostly, beside a few crafts for leisure. During the thirties he was known to be a skilled...

Storebro Bruk AB (SWE)
Sweden
6 models
8.53 - 12.05 m
Swedish boat builder founded by Ivar Gustafsson and best known for it’s luxury powerboats. Storebro also manufactured sailboats from 1957 until 1984. The company is located at Västervik, Sweden. Still in business building large yachts and commercial craft. Years in Business: 1946 – present

Scanyacht AB
Sweden
4 models
11.27 - 11.92 m
Builder of SCANNER 391, 392 and 361. SCANYACHT AB Box 641 SE-131 21 Slatsjo-Duvnas, Sweden Tel. 08-716 16 10 Email: info@scanyacht.se Years in Business: 1987 – present

Regina of Vindö Yachts AB
Sweden
4 models
10.8 - 14.98 m
Formerly Rex Marin AB. Builder of the Regina of Vindö 38, 43, 49 and later (2005) the 35, all designed by Carl Beyer. Purchased by CR Yachts in 2012. Became a part of Sweden Yachts Group in 2017. Years in Business: 1972 – present

Najad Yachts (SWE)
Sweden
32 models
9.7 - 17.5 m
Originally founded by Berndt Arvidsson and Thorwald Karlsson in Kungsviken on the island of Orust, Sweden. They spent a number of years fitting out boats for other builders until they commissioned the design, and created the tooling for their first boat under their own brand, the NAJAD 34. Purchased Arcona Yachts in January 2018. The...

Maxi Yachts (SWE)
Sweden
30 models
6.8 - 12.8 m
Launched in 1972, Maxi Yachts went through a number of owners. After a bankruptcy in 1991, Maxi was purchased by Nimbus Boats AB. Nimbus continued to develop several new models including the 1000, 1100 and 1300. In 1999 Nimbus partnered with Storebro and formed the Nimbus Group of which Maxi Yachts was a part. In...

Marstrom Composite AB
Sweden
5 models
6.1 - 12.2 m
Marstrom Composite AB Lucernavägen 9 593 50 Västervik Sweden Tel: +46 (0) 490 89580 Fax: +46 (0) 490 35302 email: mail@marstrom.com www.marstrom.com Years in Business: 1982 – present

Marieholm Boats (SWE)
Sweden
12 models
6 - 10.85 m
Mariehom Bruk (Mill), was originally a manufacturer of agricultural machinery. After a change of ownership in the late 1940’s, it became a builder of small fiberglass power boats. The first sailboat was the INTERNATIONAL FOLKBOAT in 1967. As a business, it ceased operations in 1986. At this time, Marieholm brand (as applying to pleasure craft)was...

Mamba Boats (SWE)
Sweden
8 models
8.7 - 11.05 m
No longer in business. Years in Business: 0 – present

Malö Yachts (SWE)
Sweden
20 models
9.4 - 14.65 m
The yard and marina are located in Kungsviken, The Bay of Kings on the historic boat building island of Orust. Johannes Olsson started the company 1939, building wooden yachts. The yard was named Olsöners Båtbyggen. Johannes’ sons, Bo and Orvar Olsson took over the business in 1963 and built their first GRP Malö Yachts in...

Linjett Boats (Rosättra Båtvarv)
Sweden
9 models
8.95 - 13.2 m
Since Rosättra Boatyard started in 1886, only two families in five generations have been owners: Jansson and Gustafsson. Rosättra Båtvarv AB Rosättra Varvsväg 57 761 76 Norrtälje Sweden Tel 0176-766 60 EMail: info@linjett.se Years in Business: 1886 – present

Kungsörs Båtvarv AB
Sweden
3 models
10.5 - 11.28 m
Kungsörs Båtvarv AB Fredsgatan 22 736 32 Kungsör Tel: 0227-101 32 Years in Business: 1914 – present

Krona Boats
Sweden
1 model
4.63 - 4.63 m
Krona Boats AB Tel: +46 303-60412 Email: info@kronavarv.se

IW-Varvet (SWE)
Sweden
7 models
5.1 - 12.1 m
Years in Business: 0 – present

Fisksätra Shipyard
Sweden
8 models
6 - 16.15 m
Fisksätra shipyard was a Swedish family-owned boatyard in Fisksätra in Nacka municipality, which was founded in 1919 by Axel Larsson (died 1966). It was run from 1948 by his son, the boat designer Torild Larsson. In the early 1960s, the company had to expand outside the site in Fisksätra and in 1966 rebuilt a former...

Fantasi Yachts (SWE)
Sweden
3 models
11.2 - 13.7 m
Founded by Knut Jacobsson (designer of the the FANTASI 37). As with many other well known Swedish yards, it is located on the the Island of Onrust in the western Swedish archipelago. Fantasi Yachts Jacobssons Båtbyggeri AB Källviken 322 SE-451 97 Uddevalla Tel +46 (0)522 65 11 23 Fax +46 (0)522 65 11 04 Years...

Fabola Boats (SWE)
Sweden
12 models
6.15 - 12.55 m
Bavia Yacht AB Stockholm, Värmdö, Main office Phone: +46 (0)8 574 409 90 Fax: +46 (0)8 571 50818 Mail: info(at)bavariasverige.se Post: Bavia Yacht Box 119 139 02 Djurhamn Sweden Years in Business: 1958 – present

Excel Yachts of Sweden
Sweden
3 models
9.75 - 12.14 m
Excel Yachts of Sweden AB Tulegatan 43 113 53 Stockholm Sweden Tel: +46 (0)8 673 60 80 Fax: +46 (0)8 458 98 28 Email: sales@excelyachts.com Web: www.excelyachts.com Years in Business: 0 – present

Contrast Marine (SWE)
Sweden
4 models
9.87 - 12.2 m
Years in Business: 0 – present

Comfortbåtar AB
Sweden
17 models
8 - 12.86 m
Comfortbåtar i Arvika AB Koppsängsvägen 13 671 93 Arvika Tel: 0570 19095 Fax: 0570 10586 Years in Business: 1964 – present

Cenit
Sweden
4 models
9.98 - 12.1 m
The brand Cenit, is owned and managed by Claes Nilsson. Years in Business: 1983 – 2001

Börjesson Brothers
Sweden
15 models
6.8 - 12.24 m
The Börjesson Brothers had their wharf in Bjästa south of Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. Besides manufacturing the Scanmar line, they also produced Örnvik, Omega, and Maxi boats. After buying out Scanmar in 1986 from Nils-Erik Olofsson, they both produced and marketed these boats as Yachts of Scandinavia.. In addition to boats, the factory also made gloves. Ultimately,...

BK Marin AB
Sweden
7 models
8.7 - 11.05 m
Founded by Bengt Karlsson. Years in Business: 0 – present

Arcona Yachts (Boo Marin AB)
Sweden
20 models
6 - 15.8 m
Founded (Boo Marin AB) by Ingrid & Bengt Jansson. Builder of the APHRODITE 25, (also seller of larger Aphrodite models.) The first boat under their own brand, the ARCONA 32 was built in 1982. Purchased by Najad Yachts in January 2018. The Board of Directors of Arcona Najad Yachts AB then split the two brands...

Amigo Yachts (SWE)
Sweden
4 models
6.8 - 9.36 m
Arksunds Batbyggeri Amigo yachts from Sweden. No longer in business. Years in Business: 1970 – 1990

ABC Fabrikerna (SWE)
Sweden
4 models
4.2 - 6 m
ABC fabricators (AB Brothers Claesson) was founded in 1909 and produced sports equipment such as tents, skates, and leisure products such as beach chairs and boats. Much of the production was done in a large factory in central Kungälv. Other products included backpacks, bags, tents, folding camping tables, chairs, skis, poles and boats. ABC was...

WASA
Sweden
6 models
11.1 - 15.98 m
About History of the company The Swedish shipyard Wasa Yachts was founded in 1975 on the basis of Södertälje Yacht Service, which provided seasonal sailing yacht service. The site was located in Södertälje, near Stockholm. The company owes its sustained success to the cooperation of two professionals, Hans Marklund and Leif Ängermark. Hans took over...

Sweden Yachts
Sweden
15 models
10.2 - 21.25 m
About Company history Sweden Yachts was founded in 1976 to build a sailing yacht Sverige, the Swedish challenger for the America’s Cup. Soon afterwards the company began to make rapid progress in the production of luxury sailing yachts and build about 25-30 boats annually. Sverige was designed by renowned designer Pelle Petterson, while production yachts...

Shogun Yachts
Sweden
2 models
13.1 - 15.24 m

Regina
Sweden
5 models
10.8 - 14.98 m
About History of the company Regina af Vindö was founded in the heart of the Swedish yachting industry on the northern tip of the island of Urust. Launched in 1972, a small family business builds boats with Nordic architecture – an elevated salon and central cockpit. Among Regina’s connoisseurs, they are highly regarded for their...

Ohlson Yachts
Sweden
2 models
6.5 - 9.09 m

Najad
Sweden
18 models
10.9 - 17.5 m
About The company’s history The emergence of the Najad brand owes its origin to the friendship between Berndt Arvidsson and Thorwald Karlsson, who decided to create a dream yacht in the late 60s. The history of the company began on the island of Urust, Sweden‘s shipbuilding mecca. Having ordered the development of a 10-meter hull...

Maxi
Sweden
3 models
10.55 - 12.7 m
About History of the company The Swedish yard Maxi Yachts is one of the oldest shipyards in Europe. Over the years, the company has built an excellent reputation for building high-quality and fast yachts that are very comfortable to operate by just one person. The company does not attract simple naval architects to create new...

Malö
Sweden
8 models
11.55 - 17.95 m
About History of the company The Swedish shipyard Malö Yachts was founded by Johannes Olsson in 1939 and was originally named Olsöners Båtbyggen. During the first 30 years, the company, based in Kungsviken, built wooden sailing yachts. In 1963, Johannes’ sons Bo and Orvar Olsson took over the business and in 1963 they built their...

Heyman Yachts
Sweden
3 models
10.45 - 13.52 m

Hallberg-Rassy
Sweden
53 models
7.35 - 22.22 m
About You’ll hardly see her in the «interbank races», but you’ll meet her on a long journey – Swedish yachts built at one of the oldest shipyards in Europe, Hallberg-Rassy, are designed for long family trips. Company history Harry Hallberg started building his own yachts at the age of 14, and at 29 he founded...

CR Yachts
Sweden
28 models
9.45 - 15.5 m
About Company history CR Yachts shipyard (Charles Rutgersson Yachts) is a family owned company founded in 1989 by Charles and Marita Rutgersson. At the age of 15 Charles started working for Harry Hallbergs Yard (now Hallberg-Rassy). After working there for 15 years, 7 years as a carpenter and 8 years as a service manager, Charles...

Arcona Yachts
Sweden
10 models
10.4 - 15.8 m
About The history of the company The passion for the sea in the family of Arcona Yachts founders was passed down from generation to generation. Long before the birth of the famous Swedish brand, the grandfather of the company founder sailed on a three-masted sailing boat and also took part in many yacht competitions as...

Albin Marine
Sweden
20 models
5.74 - 12.62 m
Founded in Sweden as a manufacturer of marine engines, the company built its first boat in 1929. Its first production fiberglass sailboat was built in 1966. Some of the later sailing models were actually built in Taiwan.In 2008 the name was purchased by a US firm, a builder of powerboats. Years in Business: 1899 –...
Switzerland

Schuchter Sportboot
Switzerland
4 models
7.5 - 10 m
Schuchter Sportboot AG Seestrasse 5 Stäfa 8712 Switzerland +41 44 9266061 Years in Business: 0 – present

Saphire AG
Switzerland
1 model
8 - 8 m
SAPHIRE AG Krähbüel 15 6403 Küssnacht am Rigi Switzerland +41 79 333 84 84 info@saphireboats.com Years in Business: 2012 – present

Bluboats
Switzerland
2 models
8 - 9 m
Bluboats was founded in spring 2006 by professional sailor Christian “Blumi” Scherrer and Yachtdesigner Christian Bolinger. Bluboats is a consultant and distribution company specialising in bringing fast and elegant sailing yachts onto inland waters via a large network of specialist partners. The aim is to develop several types of semi-custom and one-design sailing yachts, all...

KaiserWerft
Switzerland
3 models
17.25 - 23.9 m
About History of the company The German-Arab shipbuilding company KaiserWerft was founded in 1989. With more than 25 years of experience, the shipyard today holds a strong position in the segment of luxury semi-custom yachts as well as in the military sector. The boats meet strict German safety and environmental standards. These are quality and...

Esse
Switzerland
6 models
7.5 - 10 m
About Company history A real sea wolf and athlete Josef Schuchter has always dreamed of a boat that will bring pleasure to sailing without much effort, with a small team or alone. He wanted to create a sailing boat that would be able to walk with real dignity even in very low winds. Josef felt...
Taiwan

Young Sun (TAIWAN)
Taiwan
4 models
9.68 - 13.01 m
Years in Business: 0 – present

Ta Yang Yacht Building Co. Ltd.
Taiwan
20 models
9.75 - 19.71 m
Ta Yang Yacht Building Co. Ltd. 60.HAI CHIEN ROAD CHUNG MEN VILLAGE LIN YUAN KAOHSIUNG HSIEN. 83206 TAIWAN TEL: (07) 6412721-3 6412422 FAX: (07) 6423193 2229781 Years in Business: 1973 – 2020

Ta Shing Yacht Building Ltd.
Taiwan
31 models
9.07 - 19.38 m
The Ta Shing Yacht Building Company Limited dates back in boat building terms to 1947, building fishing boats and small commercial craft. In the 1960’s the yard became involved in building sailing yachts, predominantly on an OEM contract basis for various American and occasionally European organizations, as well as building the Mason sailboats (33, 44,...

Ta Chiao (TAIWAN)
Taiwan
29 models
9.78 - 19.81 m
Telephone: +886-2-2618-7888 FAX: +886-2-2618-8363 Address: #170, Sec. 1 Lung Mi Rd., Long Yuan Village, Pali Township, Taipei County, 249, Taiwan, R.O.C. E-mail: Sales & General Information: tachiao.yacht@msa.hinet.net Years in Business: 1966 – present

Shing Fa Boatbuilding Co., Ltd.
Taiwan
0 models
SHING SHENG FA BOAT BUILDING CO., LTD. No.464, Jong Jou 2nd Rd., Chi-Chin District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan R.O.C. Tel : 886-7-571-5631-3 Residence Tel : 571-6566, 571-1821, 571-6688 Fax : 886-7-571-7011 Years in Business: 1970 – present

Queen Long Marine
Taiwan
20 models
12.37 - 19.2 m
QUEEN LONG MARINE CO., LTD. Address: 4 Tung Ya Rd., Shaou Kang, Kaohsiung, Taiwan Tel: 886-7-8315216~9 FAX: 886-7-8414241 Chief Executive Officer: Joseph Huang Sales Manager: Jane Cheng Years in Business: 1979 – present

Mao Ta Shipyard (TAIWAN)
Taiwan
7 models
13.08 - 16.28 m
Mao Ta Shipyard Original parent company: Mao Ta Lumber and Yacht Corp. Kaohsiung, Taiwan Years in Business: 1978 – present

Little Harbor Yachts
Taiwan
17 models
11.28 - 19.46 m
Founded by Ted Hood, Litte Harbor Yachts were built in Japan as early as 1959 and later in Holland at Franz Maas of Hollard, and then Taiwan (Lien Hwa Industrial Corp.). Hood had close relationships with the yards that were building his designs and later began manufacturing them at his own yard located in Taiwan....

Lien Hwa Industrial Corp.
Taiwan
4 models
10.57 - 14.02 m
Lien Hwa’s OEM partners have included Blue Ocean (Holland – power boats), Little Harbor (US – sail boats), Marine Trader (US – power $ sail boats)Trade Winds (US – power boats) and Mckinna Yachts. Lien Hwa Industrial Corp 26, TAI CHI ROAD, HSIAO KANG DIST. KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN 812 TEL: 886-7-8010811 FAX: 886-7-8010940 Years in Business:...

Kha Shing Enterprise Co. Ltd.
Taiwan
1 model
14.33 - 14.33 m
A builder of large motor yachts under the ‘Monte Fino’ brand. Kha Shing Enterprise Co. Ltd. No 10 Kuang Yang St. Hsiao Kang District Kaohsiun 812, Taiwan Years in Business: 1982 – present

Ho Hsing F.R.P. Co. Ltd., (TAIWAN)
Taiwan
2 models
9.83 - 11.45 m
Years in Business: 0 – present

Hardin International
Taiwan
4 models
11.2 - 13.66 m
Founded by R. W. Hardin and located at Kaohsiung, Taiwan No longer in business. Years in Business: 1977 – 1988

Formosa Boat Building Co. Ltd.
Taiwan
13 models
9.02 - 15.49 m
Company, located in Taiwan, responsible for building a number of yachts under the Formosa name, at a number of different yards. Years in Business: 0 – present

Chung Hwa Boat (TAIWAN)
Taiwan
5 models
10.08 - 20.12 m
Chung Hwa Boat, CHB, was part of a three yard group owned by Y.F.Lee that was located in Kaohsiung, South Taiwan. They built mostly trawler style powerboats as well as a few sailboats for export to the US and Europe, for a number of different importers where they were sold under many different names. It...

C&L Marine Corp.(TAIWAN)
Taiwan
5 models
9.45 - 13.79 m
C&L Marine Corp PO Box 29-50 Shaou-Kang Kaoh Siun Taiwan Years in Business: 0 – present

Blue Water Yacht Builders Ltd. (TAIWAN)
Taiwan
5 models
11.56 - 14.2 m
Founded by Jack N. Chen. 8F-2 No.125, Naking E Rd., sec. 2, Taipei, TAIWAN, R.O.C. No longer in business. Years in Business: 1973 – 1992

HeySea
Taiwan
2 models
14.7 - 17.46 m
About Company history Heysea Yachts (Haixing, «Starfish») was founded over 10 years ago by three ambitious Chinese engineers. Through internships in various parts of the world, they gained a global vision of the yachting industry and were able to assess the place of China in it. The company began its journey in 2004, initially producing...
Thailand

Pantawee Marine
Thailand
7 models
9.98 - 14.95 m
Pantawee Marine Co., Ltd. is a family-owned business established by New Zealand Boatbuilder Jack Hall and his wife in 1986. The company originally built both power and sail vessels and was the sole authorized builder of Hans Christian Yachts between 2004-2015. Now into the next generation, the company builds catamarans and other multihulls including the...

Hans Christian Yachts
Thailand
15 models
9.98 - 15.7 m
Originally founded by John Edwards from California, with the object of having sailing yachts built in Taiwan for export to the US. As a result of disagreements Edwards had with various yards, a significant number of models intended as Hans Christians, were built (often with significant modifications) and sold under other names. Owners organization: http://hanschristian.org...

Alibi Catamarans
Thailand
1 model
17.4 - 17.4 m
contact@alibi-catamarans.com +66 (0) 83 000 9208 www.alibi-catamarans.com Years in Business: 2014 – present

Andaman
Thailand
2 models
15.85 - 15.85 m
Turkey

W Raceboats
Turkey
2 models
7.32 - 7.9 m
W Race Boats by Windseeker Composite Yachts Mag Marin Yatçılık Turizm Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş Adress: Istanbul Deri Organize Sanayi Bölgesi 1. Yol F9/A Parsel /Istanbul / Turkey Phone: +90 216 394 16 13 Fax: +90 216 394 16 38 In USA please contact: usa@wraceboats.com In Norway please contact: norway@wraceboats.com All other enquiries: info@magmarin-tr.com Years in...

M.A.T. Sailing Yachts
Turkey
3 models
10.15 - 12.45 m
M.A.T. Namık Elal Caddesi 25 Yelki 35310 İzmir Türkiye T: +90 232 2367990 F: +90 232 2367994 info@mat.com.tr Years in Business: 1993 – present

Euphoria Yachts (TUR)
Turkey
1 model
16.46 - 16.46 m
www.euphoriayachts.com.tr Years in Business: 2012 – present

Yelkovan Yachts
Turkey
2 models
17.8 - 18 m

Ses Yachts
Turkey
2 models
32 - 40 m

Pruva Yachting
Turkey
1 model
49.7 - 49.7 m

Momenta Yachts
Turkey
1 model
14.4 - 14.4 m

Mishi Yachts
Turkey
2 models
26.82 - 31 m

M.A.T.
Turkey
6 models
10.15 - 13.4 m

Kraken Yachts
Turkey
5 models
15.24 - 20.12 m

Euphoria
Turkey
3 models
16.46 - 25.6 m
About Company history The Euphoria brand is owned by Sirena Marine, a Turkish company founded in 2006 by Kıraça Holding in partnership with…Azimut-Benetti Group. After the successful launch of the mass segment of Azuree sailing boats, the company’s ambitions have spread to a highly competitive area of luxury sailing boats. In 2012, the first model...

Barbaros Teknecilik
Turkey
3 models
10.2 - 12.7 m

Azuree
Turkey
5 models
9.99 - 13.99 m
Sirena MarineAbdi İpekçi Cad. Ada Apt. No: 22/18 K:5 Nişantaşıİstanbul 34367TurkeyTe.: +90 212 219 74 74Fax: +90 212 219 15 82Email: sales@sirenamarine.com.trEmail: info@sirenamarine.com.trwww.azureeyachts.com Years in Business: 2009 – present About When it comes to Turkish sailing yachts, one recalls the countless fleet of gulets, traditional wooden boats that move an army of tourists around...

Ark Yacht
Turkey
13 models
23.95 - 60.76 m
About Company history Ark Yacht is one of the fastest growing Turkish shipyards. The company’s mission is to produce classic or modern, custom, quality and low cost yachts on time, using excellent craftsmanship, quality materials and advanced technology. For this purpose, the company keeps track of all innovations in the industry and invests heavily in...

Aegean Yacht
Turkey
12 models
22 - 57 m
About History of the company Turkish shipyard Aegean Yacht was founded in 1976 by Sinan Ozer, who still remains at the helm as the company’s director. The company initially built mainly traditional sailing yachts in the region – wooden gulets. Gradually the company switched to more modern boats and entered the international market. Aegean boats...
UAE

Seaquest Yachts
UAE
4 models
9.52 - 11.6 m
From Seaquest website: Seaquest Ltd was formed in 1993 by Mike & Dawn Eaton, with the original factory based in Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom. The original 32 foot yacht the SJ320 was built to close a gap in the market for a production racer cruiser yacht. Designer Stephen Jones was commissioned to design the yacht...

Premier Composite Technologies
UAE
4 models
8.72 - 13.72 m
Premier Composite Technologies Dubai Investments Park PO Box 282777 Dubai, UAE marine@pct.ae For media enquires or marketing activities, please send an email to corpcomm@pct.ae T: +971 (0)4 886 8555 F: +971 (0)4 886 8500 Years in Business: 0 – present

Crystal Yacht
UAE
1 model
24.4 - 24.4 m

Aeolos Composites
UAE
2 models
9.14 - 15.94 m
UK

Zygal Boats (UK)
UK
3 models
4.5 - 9.83 m
Location was: St. Peters Road, Whitstable, Kent (UK) Principal- Arthur Edmunds No longer in business. Years in Business: 1970 – present

Winder Boats (UK)
UK
3 models
3.3 - 4.27 m
Winder Boats Kensington Street Keighley West Yorkshire BD21 1PW Tel: 01535 604980 Fax: 01535 605371 e-mail: david@winderboats.freeserve.co.uk Years in Business: 0 – present

Windboats Marine
UK
3 models
10.7 - 18.25 m
Windboats, based in Wroxham, Norfolk, is a boatyard with a rich and interesting history. It was established in 1920 by Graham Bunn – a master craftsman and yacht designer. Graham was the son of another master boatbuilder who built boats near Wroxham in the late 1800’s and from whom he learnt his skills. The name...

Westfield Engineering Co. (Marine) Ltd.
UK
5 models
6.27 - 9.14 m
Builder of the Kingfisher range of yachts, all designed by R.A.G. Nierop. ARAes, AMIBE. They were located at Cabot Lane, Creekmoor, Poole, Dorset, England from 1959 to 1978. In 1978 Managing Director R.A.G. Nierop retired, handing over the construction and marketing of Kingfishers to Moorstream Ltd. (Kingfisher Yachts). Kingfisher Yachts ceased production in the early...

Westerly Marine Construction Ltd.
UK
63 models
5.41 - 14.78 m
Founded by Cmdr. D.A. Raynor who also designed the companies earlier models. Westerly Marine Construction of Hampshire, England, was one of Europe’s leading production builder of fiberglass composite sailboats from the mid 1960’s through the 1970’s. Became part of the Bowman Group in the mid 1990’s. Years in Business: 1964 – 2000

Weathermark Sailboats
UK
1 model
4.93 - 4.93 m
Contact UK: Dave Hall: 07802 611599 Email: Weathermark Sailboats Contact: North America Mike McEvoy: 613-796-2122 Email: Mike Years in Business: 2010 – present

Viko Yachts (POLAND)
UK
9 models
6.1 - 12 m
Tel: +44 (0)2392 637756 EMail: info:@vikoyachts.co.uk www.vikoyachts.co.uk Viko Yachts UK is a division of Legend Yachts UK Ltd. Sparkes Marina 38 Wittering Rd Hayling Island Hampshire. PO11 9SR. UK Years in Business: 1985 – present

Victoria Marine (UK)
UK
4 models
7.92 - 11.43 m
Builders of Chuck Paine designed cruising sailboats from 26 – 38 ft. Named changed to Victoria Yachts in 1990. While the molds for the 26/800 and 30 were destroyed, the molds for the 34 and 38 were purchased by Classic Marine International Ltd in 2004. Located at: Stone Pier Yard Warsash, Southhampton, UK Years in...

Verlvale Ltd.
UK
5 models
7.92 - 9.85 m
Verlvale Ltd was run by Nick Attridge. It was incorporated in 1973 and dissolved in 1985. Models include: the Verl 27 (formerly built by Phillips on the river Dart and called Phillipa 27 and also designed by Robert Clark), later the Verl 790 (designed by Ed Dubois) and Hustler 32 racers and 33 cruisers (designed...

Vander Craft (UK)
UK
2 models
4.42 - 4.57 m
Vander Craft Unit 28 Flightway Dunkeswell Business Park Dunkeswell HONITON EX14 4RJ tel. 01404 891 913 mob. 07971 404 617 info@vandercraft.co.uk www.vandercraft.co.uk Years in Business: 0 – present

Upham (UK) (J. W. and A. Upham Ltd.)
UK
6 models
8.53 - 10.67 m
Historic English boatyard was located in Brixham. Years in Business: 1817 – 1984

Tyler Boat Co. Ltd. (UK)
UK
45 models
5.75 - 18.29 m
Founded by Edward Tyler, originally an English house builder. By 1946, Tyler had begun using fiberglass molds in the production of concrete panels for prefabricated houses and also experimented with various other uses for the new material including the waterproofing of boat decks. Some time later he founded the Tyler Boat Company, which became one...

Trintella Yachts
UK
16 models
8.5 - 17.3 m
Founded by Anne Wever who, in colaboration with famed designer Van de Stadt built the very successful line of steel hulled cruisers, the Trintels. (I & II) In 1961 they became the first yard in Europe to use the GRP construction methods. The resulting 8.5m yacht, another Van de Stadt design, was launched in 1964...

Trident Marine Ltd. (UK)
UK
9 models
9.3 - 12 m
Years in Business: 0 – present

Trapper Yachts (UK)
UK
8 models
7.67 - 12.62 m
Trapper Yachts was formed some time around 1970 when Anstey Yachts was acquired by Deacons Boatyard. In 1973 the firm moved to a new, larger facility on the outskirts of Poole, formerly used by Kingfisher Yachts. Deacons Boatyard Ltd was then used as a sales base for the Trapper range. Some time later the company...

Topper International
UK
17 models
2.37 - 7.5 m
Topper International Ltd Kingsnorth Technology Park Wotton Road Ashford, Kent, TN23 6LN, UK Telephone (+44) (0)1233 629186 Fax (+44)(0)1233 645897 Email: info@toppersailboats.com Web: www.toppersailboats.com Years in Business: 0 – present

The Multihull Centre
UK
3 models
11.9 - 14.95 m
Foss Quay Millbrook Torpoint Cornwall PL10 1EN United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1752 823900 Fax: +44 (0)1752 823200 Email: info@multihullcentre.co.uk Years in Business: 1968 – present

Thames Marine (UK)
UK
21 models
4.27 - 11.02 m
Founded by Ray Walsh and Len Wakefield as Thames Structural Plastics, originally to build fiberglass components for a number of industries. The emphasis turned to the manufacture of boats early on. The first sailing yacht was the 23′ SNAPDRAGON (1962). Expansion came in a number of stages and the company started to build it’s own...

Swallow Yachts
UK
4 models
6.05 - 7.84 m
Started as Swallow Boats in 1995 by Nick Newland, a professional naval architect with considerable experience in the UK defence industry and a lifelong interest and enthusiasm for small boats. The business was originally set up to produce high quality kit boats for foreign and domestic markets. Over the years an enviable reputation has been...

Sun Yachts Ltd. (UK)
UK
3 models
4.6 - 6.32 m
Sun Yachts Ltd. Fairmile Wharf, Owens Way, Danes Hill Gillingham, Kent No longer in business Years in Business: 0 – present

Stebbings & Sons (UK)
UK
9 models
6.1 - 10.82 m
W Stebbings & Sons, of Burnham-on-Crouch Years in Business: 1871 – 2000

Spirit Yachts (UK)
UK
4 models
9.15 - 14.15 m
Founded by Sean McMillan and Mick Newman. Builder of ‘Modern Classic’ yachts from 30 to 100 Feet. Interior and deck are fully customized. Spirit Yachts Ltd Ipswich Haven Marina New Cut East Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0EA UK Tel: +44 (0) 1473 214 715 Fax: +44 (0) 1473 214 713 E-mail: enquiries@spirityachts.com www.spirityachts.com Years in Business:...

Southern Ocean Shipyard Ltd. (UK)
UK
14 models
9.04 - 22.86 m
Founded by Frank King and George Davies. (The company was originally called Southern Ocean Supplies Ltd.) Location was Poole, Dorset. Years in Business: 1959 – 1987

Southerly Yachts (UK)
UK
2 models
13.3 - 14.81 m
Years in Business: 2023 – present

South Hants Engineering
UK
7 models
7.92 - 10.82 m
Founded by brothers Fitzgerald. No longer in business. Years in Business: 1968 – present

South Coast Marine (UK)
UK
1 model
6.71 - 6.71 m
In August 1974 Hurley Marine went out of business having endured two years of a recession and the H22 moulds were bought by two ex-Hurley employees who set up South Coast Marine. In 1975 SCM re-started production of the H22 having the hull and deck mouldings produced by Moody Marine Projects. Around 40% of SCM...

Seawolf Yachts Ltd.
UK
3 models
7.95 - 13.11 m
No longer in business. Years in Business: 0 – present

Seamaster Ltd. (UK)
UK
8 models
5.79 - 10.59 m
The Seamaster company was located at Great Dunmow, Essex, England. They built a range of fiberglass motor cruisers and sailboats from 17 to 40 feet. The motorboats especially have a strong following to this day. A link for a Seamaster owners association is shown here. Years in Business: 1955 – 1981

Saturn Yachts Ltd. (UK)
UK
1 model
13.8 - 13.8 m
Saturn Yachts Ltd Unit 2 Glengall Business Centre 43-47 Glengall Road London, SE15 6NF England Telephone: (UK)+44 (0)845 680 3000 (INT) +44 (0)20 7231 9228 Email: info@saturnyachts.com Years in Business: 0 – present

Sailcraft Ltd. (UK)
UK
13 models
4.72 - 14.02 m
Founded by Reg White MBE, along with designer Rodney March and first began building high performance sailing dinghies. Some time later a partnership was formed with designer Rod Macalpine-Downie that resulted in a series of fiberglass cruising catamarans. White and March were also responsible for the International TORNADO class which won the 1967 international “B”...

Sadler Yachts
UK
10 models
7.42 - 13.72 m
Founded by Martin Sadler. Nearly 2000 boats were built. No longer in business. Years in Business: 1974 – 1988

Rydgeway Marine Ltd
UK
8 models
5.26 - 8.79 m
Founded by Gordon Harris and Kevin Taylor and located at Oulton Broad, Suffolk, UK. Years in Business: 1968 – 1991

Rustler Yachts Ltd.
UK
11 models
7.44 - 17.4 m
Rustler Yachts Ltd., has built updated versions of the Rustler, Bowman, and Starlight range, also offers a number of new designs since 2000. Years in Business: 0 – present

Russell Marine Ltd.
UK
16 models
4.05 - 8.23 m
Founded by Des Pollard who began building the ENTERPRISE, ALBACORE AND GP14. In 1960 the 19′ ALACRITY was introduced. At first they were built of molded plywood but after a year GRP hulls were produced. (Earlier ALACRITY models were built by Hurley Marine.) Soon afterward, an extended version called the Vivacity 20 was built, available...

Rossiter Yachts Ltd.
UK
4 models
5.49 - 9.75 m
From the Rossiter Marine Ltd. website: In 1936 Charles Purbrook, a silversmith, built himself a clinker sailing dinghy. Before he had finished it someone bought it and before long he found himself doing, with help from our long serving foreman Tom Kerley, more boatbuilding than silversmithing. These Coot class dinghies caught on and in 1938...

Rondar Raceboats
UK
15 models
3.22 - 7.01 m
RONDAR RACEBOATS LIMITED UNITS 5 & 7, STATION YARD EDINGTON, WESTBURY WILTSHIRE BA13 4NT TEL: +44 (0) 1… FAX: +44 (0) 1380 831444 Email: py@rondarboats.com Years in Business: 1980 – present

Robertson and Sons Ltd.
UK
11 models
4.27 - 11.3 m
Founded by Alexander Robertson (1851-1937) who began with small repair shop but expanded to became one the best known boat builders in the UK. Located on the River Clyde near Sandbank, Scotland. The company built many famous racing yachts including a number of English 12 meter challengers for the Americas Cup. Robertsons started building or...

Rob Legg Yachts Ltd.
UK
6 models
5.79 - 10.36 m
Years in Business: 1950 – 1988

Reid Marine (UK)
UK
1 model
6.1 - 6.1 m
Builder of the HAWK 20 as well as a number of other dinghys. JOHN REID & SONS LTD (MARINE DIVISION) REID STREET, CHRISTCHURCH DORSET BH23 2BT TEL – 44 (0)1202 483333 FAX – 44 (0)1202 470103 & 478863 Years in Business: 1991 – present

Prout & Sons
UK
16 models
4.42 - 14.94 m
The firm of G. Prout and Sons was a partnership started by Mr Geoffrey Prout and his two sons, Roland and Francis, in 1935. The Company originally specialised in building canoes, and folding dinghies as yacht tenders. After the war, the brothers Roland and Francis and their father opened a small factory at Small Gains...

Pointer Yachts (UK)
UK
1 model
11.99 - 11.99 m
Pointer Yachts Glenmist, Mount Pleasant, Stoford, Salisbury SP2 0PP Tel: 01722 790173 mobile: 07702 915524 nick@omega-yachtservices.co.uk Years in Business: 2001 – present

Pheon Yachts Ltd. (UK)
UK
3 models
8.23 - 9.75 m
Founded by John Dandridge and family at South Heighton. The first, and most popular model was the Harris designed VANCOUVER 27. Most boats were molded elsewhere and shipped to the factory for finishing to, what has accepted as being a very high standard. After a change of ownership in the mid 1980s, the assetts were...

Petticrows
UK
5 models
6.35 - 9.3 m
Petticrows Ltd. The Quay, Burnham on Crouch, Essex, England, CM0 8AT Tel: +44 1621 782115 Fax: +44 1621 785389 petticrows@petticrows.com Years in Business: 1896 – present

Peter Webster Ltd.
UK
10 models
7.01 - 10.54 m
Peter Webster was the builder of the Elizabethan Line of fiberglass Yachts(23-35). He was located at Ropewalk Boat Yard, Lymington, Hampshire, England. These were among the the earliest fiberglass sailing boats built in the UK. As a testament to their quality construction and design, most are on the water to this day and are eagerly...

Penryn Boatbuilding Co. (UK)
UK
3 models
6.1 - 7.3 m
Years in Business: 0 – present

Parker Yachts (UK)
UK
15 models
4.04 - 10.21 m
G. W. Parker & Son, established in the late 1880’s and originally founded by Bill Parker’s grandfather, were general builders and joiners, the family having been for several generations Master Mariner Builders and Woodworkers. It carried on trading as builders until the 1950’s, when they again introduced boat building into what was at the time...

Oyster Marine
UK
45 models
7.98 - 24.97 m
The original yard was founded by Richard Matthews. The first yacht was a the UFO 34 by Holman and Pye. Beginning in 1980 the deck saloon cruiser became a kind of trademark for the brand and since then, the yard has introduced new designs every year or two by various design firms inluding J&J design,...

Ovington Boats Ltd.
UK
16 models
3.66 - 9.42 m
Ovington Boats Ltd Tanners Bank North Shields Tyne & Wear NE30 1JH Great Britain Works: +44 (0)191 257 6011 Fax: +44 (0)191 257 8489 e-mail: mail@ovingtonboats.co.uk Years in Business: 1975 – present

Offshore Yachts Ltd. (UK)
UK
8 models
6.93 - 10.74 m
Years in Business: 0 – present

Ocean Play
UK
4 models
2.6 - 4.6 m
A member of RS Marine Group. Ocean Play, a collaboration between RS and designer Jo Richards, begins production of Pico, Bahia, Bug and Vago sailing dinghies. Years in Business: 2022 – present

Northshore Yachts (UK)
UK
48 models
7.67 - 17.72 m
Began as Fairways Marine, builder the Fischer line of Motorsailors. Also builder of Vancouver, MG, and, its best known brand, Southerly. Southerly’s are all swing keelers, specifically designed to navigate in shallow water and stand upright when ‘beached’. Southerly was purchased by Discovery Yachts in 2017. https://discoveryshipyard.com Years in Business: 1971 – present

North Sea Craft (Samphire)
UK
4 models
6.93 - 8.89 m
Builder of Samphire range and Tamarisk cutters. (UK) Years in Business: 0 – present

Newbridge Boats Ltd. (UK)
UK
12 models
5.33 - 8.4 m
Located at Bridport, Dorset. When the company closed, some models continued to built by N.B. Yachts until 1990. Years in Business: 0 – 1987

Neil Thompson Boats
UK
4 models
3.96 - 7.62 m
Originally the Norfolk range of boats were built by North Norfolk Boatbuilders ca. 1991 owned by Charlie Ward. At some point later the name changed to Charlie Ward Traditional Boats Ltd. Ward retired in 2006 and in 2008 sold the molds and rights to build the Norfolf range to Neil and Richenda Thompson, owners of...

Morgan-Giles Ltd.(UK)
UK
4 models
7.75 - 10.67 m
Founded by C. F. Morgan Giles, naval architect and yacht designer. No longer in business. Years in Business: 1920 – 1969

Moody Yachts (A. H. Moody & Sons)
UK
58 models
8.38 - 19.33 m
Though the company was founded in the mid-19th century, the first yacht was built in 1934. The Moody 33 by Angus Primrose in 1972 was first production yacht developed jointly between A.H. Moody & Son Ltd, Southampton and Princess Yachts International (Formerly Marine Projects). It was an immediate success and the MOODY brand was born....

Marine Construction Ltd. (UK)
UK
16 models
6.65 - 12.37 m
Founded by pioneering fiberglass boat builder Eric White. After a fire destroyed an earlier factory, White found a run down yard at Woolston (Southampton) where he continued building the hugely successful TRIDENT 24. White sold a majority of the company in 1970 and left in 1976. Marcon, as it was known for short, went out...

Macwester Marine Co. Ltd. (UK)
UK
9 models
4.55 - 9.68 m
Founded by C. S. J. Roy who was also the designer for the entire Macwester line including the Macwester 26, 28, 30, Kelpie, Rowan 22, Wight Class, Macwester 27, Malin, Pelagian, Rowan 8m, Rowan Crown and Seaforth. The company was located at Littlehampton, West Sussex. No longer in business. Owners or those interested in these...

Leisure Yachts
UK
10 models
5.18 - 8.88 m
Leisure Yachts were built in the United Kingdom by Cobramold Ltd (in the later years Brinecraft Ltd) from 1975 through to 1990 when factory experienced a major fire that destroyed, or seriously damaged much of the original tooling. After this, production moved to Germany using newly built or repaired molds. For a time, a few...

Landamores Yacht Builders (UK)
UK
15 models
7.77 - 20.57 m
E C Landamore & Co Ltd Tunstead Rd Hoveton Norwich NR12 8QN England Tel 01603 782212 Years in Business: 1928 – present

John Baker Ltd.
UK
7 models
3.63 - 8.53 m
Founded by John and Pat Baker at Kenton Forge, near Exeter, UK. They began by building GRP dinghy’s including the LARK, which became a popular college and club trainer. Around 1968, he teamed up with designer Angus Primrose and began building his signature Seal line (mostly lift-keel) of sailing yachts, beginning with the SEAL 22....

Jeremy Rogers Ltd.
UK
12 models
7.67 - 13.03 m
Founded by Jeremy Rogers MBE and one of the most successful boat manufacturing companies in Britain. By the late 70s and early 80s Jeremy Rogers’ company included five purpose-built factories in central Lymington and a workforce of nearly 200 employees. Production included Contessa yachts ranging in size from the traditional 26 to the Doug Peterson...

JP Boats (UK)
UK
1 model
3.79 - 3.79 m
Specialised in the building of Solos. No longer active Years in Business: 0 – present

Hurley Marine Ltd.
UK
16 models
4.3 - 11.63 m
Founded by George Hurley, Hurley Marine, Ltd. of Plymouth was, in its day, one of the UK’s largest builders of sailboats. The most popular model was the HURLEY 22, of which over 1200 were built. Most were designed by Ian Anderson. Years in Business: 1962 – 1974

Hunter Boats Ltd. (UK)
UK
28 models
4.9 - 10.67 m
For some years, Hunter Boats was among the largest sailboat builders in Britain. The first sailboat was the SQUIB, designed by Oliver Lee. At this time the company was called the Essex Boat Company. In the early 1970’s the company moved to a new custom built factory off Sutton Rd, in Rochford and became Hunter...

Honnor Marine Ltd.
UK
15 models
4.27 - 9.14 m
Bob and Norma Brown purchased Honnor Marine in 1998. Upon their retirement in 2018, they announced the company was sold to Tim and April Altham who will continue to build the Devon range of boats. The molds for the Cape Cutter 19 were sold to Nick Scroggs, owner of Cape Cutter Marine. The Drascombe range...

Hartley Boats
UK
11 models
2.34 - 5.33 m
Founded by Richard and Mark Hartley. Hartley Laminates Boat Builders Parcel Terrace, Derby Derbyshire DE1 1LY Tel: 01332 369751 Fax: 01332 364028 www.hartleyboats.com Years in Business: 1988 – present

Harley Race Boats
UK
3 models
9 - 11.58 m
Founded by Nigel Harley Cowes UK Years in Business: 0 – present

Halmatic Ltd.
UK
22 models
6.1 - 16.4 m
Founded by Patrick de Laszlo. A collaboration with designer Uffa Fox in 1952 was the FLYING TWENTY, one of one of the first production fiberglass boats in the UK. This was followed by the more popular FLYING FIFTEEN, also a Fox design, many of which are still sailing. Business expanded as VT Halmatic was commissioned...

Gunfleet Marine
UK
2 models
13.43 - 18.25 m
Before creating Gunfleet, Founder, Richard Matthews, spent over 35 years building up one of the UK’s most successful yacht companies, Oyster, which he sold in 2008. Looking for a new challenge, the idea of utilising all these years of experience to form a new yacht building brand proved irresistible and the Gunfleet range of performance,...

GoodWood Boat Co. (UK)
UK
3 models
3.66 - 4.27 m
Bulder of classic dinghies in wood including: National Redwing, Tideway, and National 12. In business as of 2010. Moota Business Park, Moota, Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 0AF, UK Years in Business: 0 – present

Gmach & Co. Ltd. (J. L. Gmach & Co.)
UK
6 models
3.45 - 5.33 m
Founded by John Gmach. Early builder of FG canoes and sailing dinghies in the UK. No longer in business. Years in Business: 0 – present

Fyne Boat Kits (UK)
UK
2 models
3.66 - 4.27 m
Established in 1998, in the UK Lake District, Fyne Boat Kits manufacture and supply build yourself boat kits and ready built boats. Sailing boat, rowing boat, canoe and kayak kits. You can also take a boat building holiday and build under our supervision. Boat kits include pre-cut wooden parts and joints, marine epoxy, construction manual...

Fairways Marine (UK)
UK
10 models
7.69 - 15.69 m
Founded by David Skellon to produce specifically designed cruising vessels out of GRP. Working with designer Gordon Wyatt, the Fisher line of yachts was born. Became Northshore Shipyard. Years in Business: 1969 – present

Fairey Marine Ltd
UK
16 models
2.74 - 9.45 m
Fairey Marine Ltd was founded in the late 1940’s by Sir Richard Fairey and Mr. Chichester-Smith, at that time, Managing Director of Fairy Aviation. The company was originally located in Hamble and built Motor Torpedo Boats during WW II. After the war, Olympic Yachtsman Charles Currey was recruited to help run the company. Among the...

Evolution Yachts Ltd. (UK)
UK
5 models
5.79 - 9.14 m
Founded by Eric Reynolds and Julian Everitt. Everitt was the designer of the Evolution models. Address was: Evolution Yachts Limited Unit 5, Willments Shipyard Woolston, Southampton, Hants, UK No longer in business. Years in Business: 1977 – 1981

E & G McGruers
UK
1 model
7.32 - 7.32 m
Founded by brothers Ewing and Gruer McGruer at Rutherglen. Next they moved to Tighnabruaich. They moved from Tighnabruaich to Hattonburn at Clynder in 1914. Years in Business: 1897 – 2001

Dockrell Yachts Ltd.
UK
4 models
5.11 - 11.28 m
The following commentary was provided by Nick Vass. (www.hurleyownersassociation.co.uk) JB Dockrell Inc of Parsippany, New Jersey, USA was the agent for Hurley Marine in USA. John Dockrell was an Anglophile and loved everything British, dressed as he thought English people dressed in tweed jacket, tie and brown brogues. He drove a British car and also...

Deacons Boat Yard Ltd.
UK
5 models
6.71 - 10.19 m
Deacons Boatyard was founded 1922 by Francis Deacon , who bought a strip of marshland below the railway station and took an outboard motor for repair. There was one tiny shed, about the size of a watchman’s hut and Mr Deacon and his wife lived on an ex-services Motor launch. The business grew steadily and...

David Heritage Racing Yachts
UK
3 models
6.3 - 9.3 m
David Heritage Racing Yachts Unit 117A Medina Village Thetis Road Cowes Isle of Wight PO31 7DJ Tel: +44 1983 280065 Fax: +44 1983 280140 Mobile: 07779 653393 David Heritage David@davidheritage.co.uk Louise Morton Louise@davidheritage.co.uk John Haigh (Accounts) accounts@davidheritage.co.uk www.davidheritage.co.uk Years in Business: 2000 – present

Dart Sailboats
UK
5 models
4.8 - 6.15 m
From Dart Sailboats Website: Dart Sailboats began in the 1970s building and promoting Catamarans in the UK. The early years saw the development of the Dart 18, Dart TXS, Dart 15 and Dart Hawk representing Dart’s pioneering heritage. By working with research and development teams that include Americas Cup Boat designers, former Olympic Medalists and...

Copland Boats (UK)
UK
6 models
5.49 - 9.94 m
Founded by John Macintosh and located at Ventor, Isle of Wight, England. Merged with Souters Shipyard and moved to Cowes in 1985. Years in Business: 1967 – 1985

Colvic Craft
UK
29 models
5.94 - 18.26 m
Founded by Colin Burns and Vic Pascoe and located on the Blackwater Estuary, (English east coast), initially known as Ardleigh Laminated Plastics. Colvic Craft was one of the earliest and most prolific builders of fiberglass power and sailing yachts in Britain. The long list of models includes those sold under the Colvic name as well...

Cobra Yachts (UK)
UK
4 models
7.01 - 10.46 m
Founded by John Rockwood. Years in Business: 1975 – 1982

Cirrus Raceboats Ltd. (UK)
UK
1 model
4.2 - 4.2 m
Cirrus Raceboats Limited The Cart House Webb’s Lane Beenham Reading Berkshire RG7 5LH (United Kingdom) Telephone: + 44 (0)1189 744203 Mobile: +44 (0)7958 349962 Email: blaze720@btinternet.com Skype: mikeplyons Years in Business: 0 – present

Churchouse Boats LTD.
UK
6 models
4.72 - 7.62 m
Builder of Drascombe boats since 2002. Years in Business: 2002 – present

Chris Somner Dinghy Services (UK)
UK
3 models
3.22 - 4.88 m
Contact: Chris Somner Dinghy Services 25 Balena Close Creekmoor Industrial Estate Poole Dorset BH17 7EB Telephone: +44 (0)1202 659810 Email: nfo@cserve.co.uk Years in Business: 2004 – present

Chippendale Boats (UK)
UK
9 models
3.96 - 6.1 m
Founded (in the 1950’s) by the legendary master of dinghy construction, Jack Chippendale MBE(1924-2012). No longer in business. Years in Business: 0 – present

Catalac / Tom Lack Catamarans Ltd.
UK
7 models
8.23 - 12.44 m
In the late 1960’s, Tom Lack was involved in building the plywood, O’Brien designed BOBCAT before establishing his own brand. Catalac’s, one of the earliest production fiberglass catamarans, were being turned out between the late 1960s until the mid 1980s. It is thought that more than 500 were built. No longer in business. Years in...

Cape Cutter Marine Ltd
UK
1 model
7.2 - 7.2 m
Nick Scroggs purchased the molds for the Cape Cutter 19 when Bob Brown retired from Honnor Marine. Mob: +44(0) 7966 206899 Mob: +44(0) 7776 184694 info@CapeCutter19.com Years in Business: 2018 – present

Camper & Nicholsons
UK
29 models
8.1 - 21.34 m
Camper & Nicholsons has existed formally since 1855, though William Camper and Ben Nicholson had been associated since 1842. The yacht building yard which still bears their names was in fact founded as early as 1782 with William Camper’s involvement dating back to 1809. By 1882 the Yachting Gazette considered the firm to be undoubtedly...

Butler Mouldings Ltd. (UK)
UK
7 models
3.22 - 9.09 m
Founded by Chris Butler and originally a manufacturer of grp motorcycles, parts and accessories. Began building fiberglass dinghies in the 1960’s and then the Achilles line of cruisers. Years in Business: 1957 – 1990

Butler Boats
UK
4 models
3.43 - 4.42 m
Butler Boats The Boat House Brough Haven Brough East Yorks HU15 1ED Tel 01482 669848 Fax 01482 669848 email dave@butlerboats.biz Years in Business: 0 – present

Broadblue Catamarans
UK
2 models
11.79 - 11.99 m
Broable Catamarans Thornham Marina Emsworth PO10 8DD UK Tel. +44 (0) 333 600 2603 Email: sales@broadblue.com Years in Business: 2000 – present

Bowman Yachts
UK
7 models
10.97 - 17.37 m
Bowman merged with Rival Yachts in 1998 to become Rival Bowman Yachts. Rival Bowman enter into receivership in 2001 and was aquired by Rustler Yachts in 2002. Years in Business: 1972 – 2001

Bossoms Boatyard
UK
3 models
4.27 - 7.81 m
Bossoms Boatyard Nr. Binsey Village Oxford, OX2 E-mail: info@bossoms.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)1865 247780 Years in Business: 1830 – present

Betts Moulding Ltd. (UK)
UK
2 models
6 - 6 m
Betts Moulding Ltd. Unit 8 Wendover Road Rackheath Industrial Estate Norwich NR13 6LH TEL: Day: 07786298783 Eve: 01603 783157 Email: info@ykboats.co.uk Years in Business: 0 – present

Bell Woodworking Ltd. (UK)
UK
5 models
3.89 - 6.71 m
Bell Woodworking, located in Leichester, produced wooden (usually plywood) kit sailboats beginning in the late 1950’s.? The largest was the Ian Proctor designed SEAMEW 22. Most models were also available factory complete. (No longer in business) Years in Business: 0 – present

Aquafibre Ltd.
UK
5 models
9.1 - 10.21 m
Founded by Martin Broom (owner of Broom Boats – still in business as of 2006) and four other businessmen in order to built fiberglass hulls and decks for Broom and other boat manufacturers. In 1971, Broom aquired a controlling interest in the company. As of 2008 the company was still in business as a builder...

Anstey Yachts Ltd. (UK)
UK
12 models
7.67 - 12.62 m
This from Paul Anstey, (son of founder, Russel Anstey) “Russell Anstey and his wife, June, founded Anstey Yachts in about 1964. I joined straight from school in 1965. The company was formed to build the RUSTLER 31, a Holman and Pye design. Rustler was a play on dad’s name. Hence also the Rustler emblem being...

Topper
UK
1 model
4.4 - 4.4 m
About Company history The British company Topper Sailboats owes its origin to the Shortboat of the same name, which was designed in the late 1970s by British designer, yachtsman and writer Ian Proctor. The Topper class dinghy dinghy was conceived as a fiberglass dinghy, but in the late 1970s British entrepreneur John Dunhill together with ICI...

Swallow Yahcts
UK
5 models
5.23 - 8.64 m
About Company history In 1995, naval architect Nick Newland, with extensive experience in the British defence industry and a passion for sailing, founded the Swallow Yachts. In 2004, Nick’s son, Matt Newland, joined the control. He came to the conclusion that the chosen strategy of the company is not viable and decided to expand the...

Spirit
UK
25 models
9.15 - 39.6 m
About The History of Spirit Yachts The famous British brand that produces wooden classic sailing yachts, was founded by designer and passionate yachtsman Sean McMillan in 1993. Spirit Yachts was his second attempt to develop a business. As a year earlier, the bank had taken over his previous venture, the McMillan Yachts, while Sean even...

Southerly
UK
20 models
8.54 - 20.45 m
About Company history In the early 1970s, the creator of Northshore‘s future shipyard, Brian Moffat, owned two shipyards, in Havant and Itchenor. The company produced custom boat hulls, including for Fairway Marine with Fisher ketches. The company later became known as Northshore Yachts. In 1975 the first Southerly 25 with a centreboard appeared, and in...

Saturn yachts
UK
3 models
14.32 - 16.8 m
About The history of the company The story of Saturn Yachts began with Roger Burroughs. This talented businessman joined the shipbuilding industry in the 90s. He initially worked for…Hylas Yachts and promoted the shipyard’s products to the British market. This allowed him to gain experience, learn how to interact with contractor yards and designers. In...

Rustler Yachts
UK
7 models
7.44 - 17.4 m
About Company history The history of Rustler started long before the launch of a separate brand. The first Rustler 31 was designed in the mid-60s by Kim Holman on behalf of Russell Anstey, who set up a shipyard to build the model. The shipyard was named Anstey after his name and the name of the...

RS Sailing
UK
34 models
2.87 - 7.4 m
About Company history When the company’s founding fathers Martin Wadhams and Nick Peters decided in 1992 to launch the first RS400 and RS600 models, they dreamed of a structure that would evolve and preserve the company’s spirit. Indeed, the RS Sailing range was rapidly expanding, as was the community of RS Sailing adherents, who began...

Pelagic Yachts
UK
1 model
23.5 - 23.5 m

Oyster
UK
7 models
16.1 - 37.45 m
About Story of Oyster Yachts Since its inception in 1973 by Sir Richard Matthews, the brand has been a beacon of innovation and quality in yachting. With a humble beginning marked by the creation of the cruiser-racer UFO2, Oyster Yachts set on a journey that would define the next five decades of excellence in yacht...

Northshore Marine
UK
2 models
9.97 - 20.45 m
About History of the company The history of the British Northshore Shipyard from Itchenor began in the 1930s. At that time the shipyard was called Gazeby Yard and was engaged in creating small wooden boats. During the war years, the shipyard worked for the defence industry and built landing crafts. Northshore Shipyard’s world fame came...

Holman & Pye
UK
1 model
10.66 - 10.66 m

Gunfleet
UK
3 models
13.43 - 23.19 m
About Story . In the sailing world, the Gunfleet brand is not yet awe-inspiring – the company is new enough. But it is worth finding out who is behind the creation of these central cockpit yachts as the eyebrows rise up. Gunfleet Marine owes its launch in 2010 to Richard Matthews himself, the man who...

GT Yachts
UK
3 models
9.97 - 14.28 m

Fusion Sailboats
UK
1 model
4 - 4 m

Discovery
UK
30 models
12.86 - 22.96 m
About Company history As is often the case in the yachting world, we wanted to build a boat, but we got a shipyard. The story of Discovery Yachts started with this scenario. In the late 1990s, Sun Sail charter company founder John Charnley and his wife Caroline Charnley decided to build a 50 foot ocean-going...

Cornish Crabbers
UK
28 models
3.73 - 11.88 m
About History of the company This story took place at Rock on the north coast of Cornwall County. In the early 1970s, local architect Roger Dongray designed a 22-foot gaffer tender and wanted to build it out of wood. A friend of Dongray’s, with whom they raced Lasers «together in the Kemel estuary», Peter Keeling...

Broadblue
UK
1 model
11.99 - 11.99 m

Arbor Yachts
UK
1 model
8.23 - 8.23 m
Ukraine

Vokrug Sveta
Ukraine
2 models
7.5 - 9.75 m
Builder in Nikolaev, Ukraine. Builder’s name in Cyrillic script: ВОКРУГ СВЕТА Written using english alphabet: Vokrug Sveta Thanslates to: Around the World Years in Business: 2002 – present

Vorkrug Sveta
Ukraine
3 models
8 - 18 m
About Company history YachtWorld «Around the Worl»d has been building sailing boats and boats for over 15 years. The Ukrainian ships began with small manufacture of yachts and the equipment, later in 2007 the enterprise has expanded a portfolio of small vessels from fiberglass and whale sets for independent assemblage. Longstanding partners of the company...

Kruz Yachts
Ukraine
1 model
13.2 - 13.2 m

Flagman Yachts
Ukraine
12 models
17.48 - 40 m

Black Sea Yachts
Ukraine
10 models
14.3 - 23.9 m
About Company history The company Black Sea Yachts, also known as the «Black Sea Yachting»Shipyard, was founded by Alexander Sagaidakov in 2006 in Ukrainian Nikolaev. By that time Alexander had 15 years of management experience in the field of shipbuilding. From the very beginning the company started to build steel and aluminum boats, continuing the...
USA

Zim Sailing (USA)
USA
6 models
2.34 - 4.5 m
Founded by Steve Perry. Zim Sailing 373 Market St #3 Warren, RI 02885 USA EMAIL:info@zimsailing.com PHONE:401-237-6117 FAX: 401-236-1361 www.zimsailing.com Years in Business: 2008 – present

Yankee Yachts Inc. (USA)
USA
10 models
3.53 - 11.63 m
Founded by John Schumaker (1929-2015). First located at Inglewood, CA, and then (1970’s) moved to Santa Ana, California USA The line included yachts from 24 to 40 feet and were known for a high standard of construction so that today, they are sought on the used sailboat market. Years in Business: 1965 – 1975

Yachts John Trumpy & Sons (USA)
USA
1 model
14.68 - 14.68 m
Originally Mathis Yacht Building Company located near Camden NJ, USA. Best known for its house boats and power yachts for wealthy clients but also builder of commercial and military vessels as well as a few custom sailing yachts. John Trumpy (1881-1963), a trained naval architect, became sole owner in 1939 and the name was changed...

Worldcruiser Yacht Co
USA
2 models
13.39 - 16.97 m
Founded by Bud Taplin, the first general manager of Westsail Corporation. He developed the manufacturing methods and put into production the original Westsail 32 in 1972, and built the tooling for the Westsail 42. While at Worldcruiser, he also built W-32’s, W-42’s and W-43’s Years in Business: 1974 – 1988

Windward Yachts (USA)
USA
2 models
6.4 - 7.11 m
Located at Jacksonville FL. Windward Yachts 14561 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville, FL No longer in business. Years in Business: 0 – present

Windward Boatworks
USA
6 models
2.69 - 6.1 m
Telephone: 608.575.8033 W5302 Bend Road, Princeton, Wi 54968 Email: JtHayashi@aol.com Years in Business: 1994 – present

Windship Yachts
USA
3 models
18.54 - 24.08 m
Founded by William Waite and located in Clearwater FL, Windship specialized in larger custom and semi custom cruising yachts. Years in Business: 1980 – 1991

Windrider Sailing Trimarans
USA
4 models
3.3 - 5.28 m
Originally Wilderness Systems founded by Andy Zimmerman and his partner, John Sheppard. Both had orignally been with the furniture industry and started building whitewater kayaks. They found a niche in building touring kayaks, an item which other companies were not very interested in at the time. After discovering that their hand-made boats were too expensive...

Wilderness Boat Works
USA
5 models
6.25 - 12.19 m
Principles: Lynn Daugherty and John Josephs Location: 2473 Mission St. Santa Cruz, CA USA. No longer in business. Years in Business: 1977 – 1986

Whitecap Composites (USA)
USA
5 models
3.66 - 4.88 m
ADDRESS 147 Summit St Bldg 3c Unit 2 Peabody, MA 01960 Phone: 978-278-5718 Fax: 978-587-2066 E-Mail: Paul@whitecapcomposites.com PRODUCTION Ben Parker Phone: 978-278-5718 Fax: 978-587-2066 E-Mail: Ben@whitecapcomposites.com SALES Paul Zimmerman Phone: 978-278-5718 Fax: 978-587-2066 E-Mail: Paul@whitecapcomposites.com Years in Business: 0 – present

Westsail Corporation (USA)
USA
6 models
8.61 - 13.08 m
Founded by Lynne and Snyder Vicks. They started the company by purchasing the Kendall 32 molds from Larry Kendall. 31x Kendall 32’S were built before becomming the Westsail 32. In 1977 Hans Weerman purchased the molds, created Westsail International, and built Westsails for two more years. In 1979, Ed Parker, owner of P&M Worldwide, purchased...

Westerly Marine (US)
USA
6 models
7.32 - 16.15 m
No longer in business. Formerly located at: Westerly Marine Inc. 3535 W. Garry Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92704 T +1 714 966 8550 F +1 714 966 2144 E info@westerlymarine.com Years in Business: 1970 – 2021

Wellington Boats Inc.
USA
5 models
13.41 - 20.42 m
Founded by Bill Wellington. Address was: 11544 Normandy Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32221 (USA) No longer in business. Years in Business: 1968 – present

Weeks Yacht Yard (USA)
USA
3 models
3.66 - 4.23 m
Boat Yard located on Long Island, NY South Shore. Founded in 1898 by Frank M. Weeks of Patchogue. Current builder of a number of one-design class sailboats. Telephone: 631-475-1675 FAX: 631-475-6151 Postal address: 10 Riverview Court Patchogue, NY 11772 EMail: weeksyachtyard@aol.com www.weeksyachtyard.com Years in Business: 1898 – present

Watkins Yachts
USA
13 models
5.18 - 10.97 m
The company was founded by the four Watkins brothers. The first yacht produced was the WATKINS 23 in 1974, similar to the HELSEN YACHTS 22. Rich Watkins obtained permission to duplicate the hull with some modifications from Johannes “Jopie” Helsen, owner of Helsen Yachts. The Watkins brothers commissioned Walter Scott to assist them in designing...

Waterline Systems LLC
USA
8 models
6.86 - 12.41 m
LOCATIONS 342 Compass Circle North Kingstown, RI 02852 270 Hogans Road Hubert, NC 28539 CONTACT hello@waterlinesystems.com 401-247-3000 Years in Business: 1988 – present

Victoria Yachts Co. (USA)
USA
2 models
5.64 - 8.11 m
Victoria Yachts was a company founded by Bill McVay, son of designer C. William McVay. The location was: 203 Benson Junction Road DeBary, Florida 32713 Years in Business: 1976 – 1982

Ventura Sport Boats
USA
1 model
5.49 - 5.49 m
Ventura Sport Boats 5681 Perkins Rd, 93033 Email: ken@venturasportboats.com tel.: 805 303 0003 Years in Business: 2015 – present

Valiant Yachts (USA)
USA
12 models
9.75 - 15.44 m
Rich Worstell, a Valiant owner and dealer, bought the molds from Uniflite after they went out of business in 1984. After building some boats in Washington, he moved the operation to Texas. (The first boat built in Texas was the Valiant 40, hull number 267). Valiant Yachts 500 Harbour View Rd Gordonville, TX 76245 Phone:...

Universal Marine Corp. (USA)
USA
5 models
5.94 - 7.62 m
Founded by J. “Jopie” Helsen. 1421 Bay St. SE Saint Petersburg, FL 33701-5636 USA Previously Helsen Yacht Corp. (Helsen 20 and 22) 4450 60th Ave North St. Petersburg, FL 33714 Years in Business: 0 – present

Union River Boat Co. (USA)
USA
1 model
9.14 - 9.14 m
Founded by Richard Ryder Union River Boat Company 89 Heritage Park Rd. Bucksport, ME 04416 (207) 469-9099 info@unionriverboat.com Years in Business: 1994 – present

Uniflite Inc. (USA)
USA
9 models
9.75 - 14.33 m
Located at Bellingham Shipyard in Washington, USA. It’s first fiberglass boat was a 17′ runabout introduced in 1958 which was followed by a number of different power and sailing yachts. The Company supplied a number of boats for the US Navy including a series of Luders designed 44′ yawls. Later, when building the VALIANT sailboat...

Ultimate Sailboats
USA
5 models
4.05 - 8.48 m
www.ultimatesailboats.com (no longer active) Years in Business: 0 – present

US Yachts Inc.
USA
3 models
7.36 - 14.02 m
US Yachts (not to be confused with the US Yachts that was a division of Bayliner) was an entity created by Bob Larsen and Warren Dellenbaugh, who were also associated with the formation of O’Day Yachts. The company never actually built any boats themselves although they sold a line using their name which were actually...

Tylercraft (USA)
USA
6 models
5.18 - 8.92 m
Founded by Ted Tyler and one of the first, among a handful of boat builders in the US, to adopt Fiberglass construction for it’s line of sailboats. Most models featured bilge keels. It said that Tyler was favorably impressed with some of the Westerly models of this type that were built in the UK. Tylercraft...

Turner Marine (USA)
USA
1 model
5.54 - 5.54 m
Builder of the Y Flyer Turner Marine (217) 895-3395 chetlela@rr1.net Years in Business: 1972 – present

Trump Yachts
USA
3 models
6.25 - 8.23 m
Founded by Aborn Smith, who also designed all models. Located in Stonington, CT, USA. (Dates are are only approximate.) In 1984 Trump yachts became Atlantic Yacht Services and moved to New London CT. No longer in business. Years in Business: 1973 – 1991

Tremelino Boat Co. (USA)
USA
2 models
6.96 - 8.23 m
Tremlino Boat Co. 411 E. Sixth St. Chaska, MN 55318 USA No longer in business Years in Business: 0 – present

Tiwal
USA
4 models
2.8 - 3.3 m
Designers and builders of inflatable dinghies. Dinghies can be stowed in two carrying bags making the inflatable sailboats easy to transport by car, boat or airplane. Co-founded by designer Marion Excoffon and Emmanuel Bertrand. TIWAL CORP. 185 Alewife Brook Parkway Cambridge, MA 02138 Years in Business: 2012 – present

Tidewater Boats (USA)
USA
5 models
5.18 - 7.8 m
Located near Annapolis, MD. USA. No longer in business. Years in Business: 0 – 1977

Thompson Boatworks
USA
3 models
4.57 - 6.86 m
Thompson Boatworks 136 Atlantic Avenue West Sayville, NY 11796 Phone: 631-889-2918 Email: JeroThomps6@aol.com Years in Business: 2006 – present

Texas Marine International (USA)
USA
10 models
3.96 - 9.12 m
When Chrysler experienced financial problems that eventually resulted in a US Government bailout, it sold off all it’s marine related subsidiaries. Six executives of the boat building subsidiary purchased the assets and formed Texas Marine International Inc. in Plano, Texas (1980). No longer in business. Years in Business: 1980 – present

Ted Hermann’s Boat Shop
USA
4 models
5.18 - 9.63 m
Earliest reference found: 1960 Latest reference found: 1978 3631 Ocean Ave Seaford Harbor, NY No longer in business. Years in Business: – present

Tartan Marine
USA
55 models
7.32 - 16.15 m
In the fall of 1960, Charlie Britton commissioned the renowned yacht design firm, Sparkman and Stephens to design the very first Tartan, the 27. The master Tartan 27 patterns and molds were produced during the fall and winter of 1960/61 and hull number one was completed and launched in the spring of 1961. Tartan Marine...

TRiAKsports
USA
1 model
5.5 - 5.5 m
TRiAKsports 7861 NE Day Road W Suite 202 Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 USA Years in Business: 2012 – present

TPI Composites
USA
16 models
4.11 - 19.79 m
Originally called Tillotson-Pearson, Inc. and founded by Everett Pearson (co-founder of Pearson Yachts) and Neil Tillotson. Originally located in Rhode Island (USA) (Builder of J-Boats, Alden Yachts and a number of other brands. No longer in a boating related business. Now based in Arizona USA. Years in Business: 1968 – present

Summit Yachts
USA
2 models
10.7 - 12.11 m
George Carabetta: 860-304-5165 george@summit-yachts.com Barry Carroll: 860-304-5167 barry@summit-yachts.com Greater New York Area Western Connecticut, Long Island, New York McMichael Yacht Brokers LTD 447 E. Boston Post Rd. Mamaroneck, NY 10543 914-381-5900 info@mcmyacht.com Northern California Dealer Norman Davant Sail California 1070 Marina Village Pkwy #108 Alameda, CA 94501 o 510-523-8500 c 510-685-7453 www.sailcal.com United Kingdom: Peter...

Stur-Dee Boat Co.
USA
1 model
4.37 - 4.37 m
Stur-Dee Boat Co. Heidi Reid 1117 Bulgarmarsh Road Route 177 Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878 508-733-7101 info@stur-deeboat.com Years in Business: 1947 – present

Stuart Marine
USA
4 models
5.84 - 5.84 m
from the Stuart Marine Website: Stuart Marine Corp. is located on Penobscot Bay in Rockland, Maine. The business opened in 1982 to manufacture classic one-design sailboats, and has developed over two decades into the premier builder of power and sail boats under twenty-five feet in length on the Maine Coast. We handcraft each boat from...

Stroudwater Boatworks
USA
1 model
4.27 - 4.27 m
Stroudwater Boatworks Phone: (207) 730-2108 E-Mail: brian@stroudwaterboatworks.com Years in Business: 0 – present

Stiletto Catamarans (Force Engineering)
USA
4 models
7.01 - 8.94 m
Founded by John Cloud and Bill Higgins. Located in Florida, USA. The first and most popular model was the STILETTO 27. It is thought that at least some of the Stiletto molds still exist. Years in Business: 1975 – present

Stephens Bros. Boat Builders
USA
1 model
11.53 - 11.53 m
Well known boatbuilding firm that was located in Stockton, California, USA. A collection of Stephens Bros. documents, photographs and original drawings are available to the public in the archives of The Haggin Museum, Stockton, California. The Haggin Museum • Victory Park • 1201 N. Pershing Ave. Stockton, CA 95203 (209) 940-6300 www.hagginmuseum.org/stephens Years in Business:...

Starwind (USA)
USA
7 models
4.11 - 8.13 m
Starwind was a division of Wellcraft Marine Corp. a builder of powerboats. No longer in business. Years in Business: 0 – present

Starcraft Marine
USA
4 models
2.95 - 5.03 m
Starcraft, a builder of canoes and small powerboats, obtained a patent for the Skylark, a tunnel hulled craft with twin aluminum rudders and centerboards. But no mention of any sailboat model appears in any of the sales literature after 1975. Years in Business: 1903 – present

Spaulding Boat Works
USA
1 model
10.13 - 10.13 m
Founded by Myron Spaulding. Following Myron Spaulding’s death in 2000, his wife established the Spaulding Marine Center as a charitable trust. Said to be the last remaining wooden boatyard in California, it provides an opportunity for youth and adults to learn the craft of wooden boat building in addition to other educational services. Spaulding Boat...

Soverel Marine (USA)
USA
19 models
7.92 - 15.14 m
Earlier models, with the exception of the 26 and 27 were offered as semi-custom. The details of hull layup, interior and deck construction and design could be modified by the buyer. It has been estimated that more than half were modified to one extent or another from the base design that was offered. Some decks...

Sovereign Yachts (Custom Fiberglass Products)
USA
19 models
4.32 - 10.59 m
(Many thanks to Henry Gomez for his in-depth research into the history of the Sovereign brand. A more detailed account can be found at the link above.) Custom Fiberglass Products of Florida, founded by Robbie Bowen, built the decks, liners, and hulls for Captiva Yachts and Sovereign Yachts. (Sovereign Yachts was founded by Doug Steeg.)...

Southport Island Marine (USA)
USA
1 model
6.02 - 6.02 m
Southport Island Marine 648 Hendricks Hill Road Southport, ME 04576 TEL: 207-633-6009 FAX: 207-633-9947 Years in Business: 2000 – present

South Coast Seacraft Co.
USA
8 models
6.4 - 8.53 m
Founded by Hollis Metcalf, the South Coast Seacraft Company of Shreveport, Louisiana began production of the SC 23 and SC 21 in 1965. Both Carl Alberg designs. In a effort to capitalized on the emerging trailerable cruising boat market, Metcalf and his chief engineer, James Monroe, redesigned the SC 21 to include larger accommodations and...

Sound Boatbuilders (USA)
USA
1 model
7.44 - 7.44 m
Founded by Fred Ajootian at the site of an abandoned lumber mill on Long Island NY. The location was: Lumber Road Roslyn LI, NY (USA). His specialty was custom wooden masts, and the SOUND CLIPPER, a 24 foot traditional sloop which he commissioned George Stadel Jr. to design. These boats were said to have been...

Sol Catamarans (USA)
USA
3 models
4.78 - 6.09 m
Sol Cat’s were a creation of Gene Vernon. The Company was located at: 1932 East Pamona St. Santa Ana, CA USA No longer in business. Years in Business: 1973 – 1984

Snark Sailboats (Meyers Boat Co.)
USA
10 models
3.35 - 4.22 m
An abbreviated history of ‘Snark type’ boats in the US (from Meyers Boat Co. website): LOCKLEY – Boat business purchased from Siltronics of Oakmont, Pennsylvania in 1970 – Started out with one mold (Sea Devil / Sea Swinger) and hull covered with sprayed Eurethane – Began vacuum forming ABS plastic on hull in 1973 –...

Skaneateles Boat & Canoe Co.
USA
6 models
3.48 - 10.36 m
Founded by George Smith and James Ruth. The company built launches, rowboats, canoes, small sailing craft. In 1930, the factory burned to the ground. (James Ruth was killed as a result of the fire). In 1932, Smith, the remaining partner, sold the company to the Barnes brothers (John and George) who changed the name to...

Silverline Boats (USA)
USA
2 models
4.42 - 5.11 m
Primarily a builder of fiberglass power boats but also, later of snowmobiles. Originally called Moorhead Plastics and located at Moorhead Minnesota. The result of combined efforts of the Greater Moorhead Development Corporation, Ray Stordahl, a local businessman, and John Buckman, who had a history with the boating business and had previously worked at Larson Boats....

Siddons & Sindle (USA)
USA
5 models
4.29 - 6.71 m
Founded by Howard Siddons and Harry Sindle. Original location: Central Avenue Island Heights, NJ (USA) No longer in business. Years in Business: 1963 – present

Shumway Marine (USA)
USA
2 models
5.44 - 7.01 m
Shumway Marine 40 Marina Drive Rochester, NY 14617 phone: 585.342.3030 or 800.433.2518 email: info@shumwaymarine.com www.shumwaymarine.com Years in Business: 0 – present

Shannon Yachts
USA
10 models
7.29 - 15.52 m
From the Shannon Yachts Website: Shannon Yachts was founded by Walter Schulz in Bristol, RI in 1975 with the intent to design and build offshore yachts to the highest quality standards. Over the years, Shannons have earned an international reputation for quality construction and offshore integrity. Shannons have logged over a million bluewater miles, including...

Sero Innovation
USA
1 model
4.19 - 4.19 m
Founded by Chris McLellan and Terry Steller. Sero Innovation 51500 Birch St. Suite C New Baltimore, MI 48047 (810) 395-5447 Years in Business: 2022 – present

Seidelmann Yachts
USA
11 models
7.01 - 11.23 m
Founded by Bob Seidelmann, a sailmaker and champion one-design sailer in a number of classes. The factory was located in Berlin NJ, USA. The Seidelmann line ranged from 24-37 feet, mostly of Seidelmanns own design. Years in Business: 1977 – 1986

Sears, Roebuck & Co.
USA
6 models
3.35 - 4.25 m
Founded by Richard Warren Sears, a railroad station agent from North Redwood, Minnesota who began by selling watches. At one time, the largest retailer in the US. Sears never actually manufactured sailboats. But, at one time, you could find a sailboat in the Sears Catalogue, often comically illustrated, order it, and it would be delivered...

Seafarer Yachts
USA
34 models
6.61 - 14.63 m
Seafarer Fiberglass Yachts, Inc., of Huntington, New York began as the US distributor for the SWIFTSURE, MERIDIAN, and RANGER, all designed by Philip Rhodes. These were first built at the Amsterdam Shipyard, Inc., by G. DeVries Lentsch, in the late 1950’s. In 1965, however, all production moved to a new plant in Huntington, NY. At...

Schock W.D.
USA
60 models
2.41 - 16.76 m
Founded by W. D. “Bill” Schock. The first production boat was the LEHMAN 10 dinghy. But the LIDO 14, an updated version of the LEHMAN 14 was the first big hit and the company soon became one of the largest builders of sailing yachts on the US west coast. The list of Schock built boats...

Santa Cruz Yachts
USA
7 models
8.23 - 20.73 m
Out of business Years in Business: 1971 – present

Sam L. Morse Co. (USA)
USA
2 models
6.71 - 8.56 m
Original builder of Bristol Channel Cutter and Falmouth Cutter Location was: 1626 Placentia Ave. Costa Mesa, CA 96267 (USA) Years in Business: 1976 – 2007

Salt Marine Inc. (USA)
USA
2 models
5.33 - 5.79 m
Salt Marine Inc. 3025 SW 2nd Ave. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315 USA No longer in business Years in Business: 0 – present

Sailstar Boat Co. (USA)
USA
18 models
3.51 - 7.92 m
Listed as being part of Talmond Corp. (Talmond Bigelow). Aquired by Clint Pearson, co founder of Pearson Yachts and became part of Bristol Yachts, after which, most of it’s small daysailer line was dropped. Years in Business: 1960 – 1971

Sage Marine (USA)
USA
3 models
4.62 - 5.13 m
Sage Marine 1213 Brickyard Road Golden, Colorado 80403 USA Tel. 800-621-1065 Tel. 303-339-7076 www.sagemarine.com Years in Business: 2011 – present

Sabre Yachts (USA)
USA
23 models
8.53 - 13.87 m
The Sabre story began in 1970, when the company’s founder, Roger Hewson, set out to build the finest possible 28-foot sailing yacht using production line methods and fiberglass technology. In a small, 4,000 square foot building, with a handful of employees and a vast amount of market research which he had done on the marine...

SKIMMAR BOATS, Aero-Nautical, Inc
USA
2 models
2.9 - 3.58 m
Builder of Skimmar Dinghies. No longer in business. Years in Business: 0 – present

S2 Yachts (USA)
USA
26 models
5.49 - 10.97 m
The company, located in Holland, Michigan, USA, was founded by boating industry legend, Leon Slikkers, after he had sold his powerboat company, Slickcraft. As part of the sales agreement, he was precluded from the powerboat market for a number of years. There were no restrictions on sailboat building. So he built a new plant which...

Roughwater Boats
USA
2 models
9.75 - 10.08 m
A builder/brand, primarily of power boats but, at least, one sailboat (ROUGHWATER 32). The first Roughwaters were wooden powerboats built by Ed Blanchard of Washington State, USA in the early 1960’s. This was followed by a number of wood powerboats designed by Ed Monk, and built by George McQueen of Vancouver BC. Some time later,...

Rocket Boats
USA
1 model
6.71 - 6.71 m
Builder of the Rocket 22. Years in Business: 2004 – present

Robinhood Marine Center
USA
2 models
11.01 - 13.01 m
Robinhood Marine Center 340 Robinhood Rd Georgetown, ME 04548 (USA) Phone (800) 255-5206 or (207) 371-2343 perry@robinhoodmarinecenter.com Years in Business: 0 – present

Robert E. Derecktor Inc.
USA
4 models
9.24 - 12.65 m
Founded by master builder Robert Derecktor (1921-2001) in Mamaroneck, NY USA. Builder of many racing yachts including those to the designs of S&S, Rhodes, and Alden, (as well as a number to his own designs) including a number of Americas Cup Defenders. Years in Business: 1945 – present

Rice Brothers (USA)
USA
5 models
6.14 - 8.38 m
Located at 7 Enterprise St., East Boothbay, ME, USA (at the site of the current Washburn & Doughty yard). Builder of yachts and many vessels for the Navy during both world wars. Years in Business: 1891 – 1955

Reinell Boat Works
USA
4 models
6.71 - 8.38 m
First founded as Adams & Reinell, Inc., in Marysville, Washington, USA. The company specialized in lapstrake and carvel-planked boats in the 10- to 18-foot range, but they advertised their ability to design and build pleasure cruisers or yachts up to 110 feet. By the early 1930’s the company was known as Reinell Boat Works. The...

Ray Greene & Co.
USA
11 models
3.05 - 7.75 m
Founded by Ray Greene, one of the pioneers in the development of fiberglass boat construction. The company began with small sailboats. The most notable of these was the 16′ REBEL. In 1957 the S&S designed NEW HORIZONS was introduced which became an instant success with almost 30 orders placed at the New York boat show...

Rawson (Ron Rawson, Inc.)
USA
5 models
3.48 - 9.78 m
Founded by Ron Rawson who was the first builder in the US of fiberglass commercial fishing boats. Years in Business: 0 – present

Ranger Yachts (USA)
USA
13 models
2.77 - 11.28 m
Started by Jensen Marine founder Jack Jensen, (builder of Cal boats).in order to capture more of the east coast USA market. Jensen Marine also had an exclusive design contract with William Lapworth. So a separate company was formed with the design contract given to Gary Mull. First manufactured in Cosa Mesa California, the operation was...

Quincy Adams Yacht Yard
USA
5 models
4.79 - 11.51 m
Located in Quincy, MA and founded by Fred Lawley, who was the son of George Lawley, another famous Massachusetts boat builder. Financial difficulties forced a sale to Harold Noyes and his son and Lawley was forced to resign. The yard then was renamed Quincy Adams Yacht Yard and Ralph Richmond became manager. Many notable yachts...

Quickstep Sailboats (USA)
USA
5 models
3.38 - 7.29 m
A brand of sailboat offered during mid-1980’s(?). Actual build took place usually on the east coast (USA). Address was: Quickstep Sailboats 47 Gooding Ave. Bristol, RI 02809 No longer in business. Years in Business: 1985 – present

Pyramid Boat Works
USA
3 models
6.64 - 13.72 m
Founded by Jack Sheldon. Located in San Leandro, CA USA. No longer in business. Years in Business: 0 – present

Prindle Catamarans
USA
7 models
4.27 - 5.86 m
Started as Surfglas, Inc by Goeffrey Prindle. He started building the PRINDLE 16 in 1971. The company name was changed to Prindle Catamarans around 1978. Later, Prindles were built and sold under a number of corporate names. The Prindle brand was purchased by Performance Catamarans around 1988. Years in Business: 1968 – 1983

Precision Boat Works
USA
18 models
3.81 - 10.3 m
Contact: Precision Boat Works, Inc. 1511 18th Avenue Drive East Palmetto, FL 34221 Tel. (941) 722-6601 Fax (941) 722-5595 Years in Business: 1978 – present

Prairie Boat Works (USA)
USA
1 model
9.65 - 9.65 m
Founded by George S. Hawn Jr. and originally located in Clearwater FL, USA. The first model was the PRAIRIE 32, a cruising cutter to Hawn’s own design. (Approximately 30 built.) There may have been a larger sailboat model also but few of these were built. Eventually the the company became a builder of trawler type...

Portwind Sailboats
USA
3 models
3.66 - 4.85 m
A division of Portwind Enterprise, Inc. Originally located at 294 N. Wildwood Blvd. Burleigh, NJ 08210 609-465-7370 Years in Business: 1984 – present

Pleasant Bay Boat & Spar Co.
USA
1 model
5.49 - 5.49 m
No longer in business. Originally located at: Pleasant Bay Boat & Spar Company P.O. Box 1174 80 Rayber Road Orleans, MA 02653 USA Years in Business: 0 – present

Plastrend / Composite Technologies
USA
13 models
4.5 - 12.09 m
Founded by Andy Green and located in Ft. Worth, Texas USA. The name was changed to Composite Technologies and then Island Yacht Corp. when the company was sold in the mid 1970’s to a group headed by Marion Hayes. The latter company is listed as being in business until 1989. Address was: Plastrend Corp. 9801...

PlastiGlass Co.
USA
2 models
3.12 - 3.66 m
One of the earliest American builders of fiberglass boats. Located on the west coast, and founded by Barney Lehman, the company produced, most notably, the LEHMAN 10 and LEHMAN 12 cat rigged dinghies to Lehman’s own designs. The LEHMAN 14, essentially a larger LEHMAN 12 eventually became (with many modifications) the LIDO 14 when W....

Pert Lowell Co.
USA
2 models
5.03 - 5.41 m
Pert Lowell Co. Lane’s End Newbury, MA 01951 (978) 462-7409 pertlowellco@comcast.net www.pertlowell.com Years in Business: 1637 – present

Performance Cruising
USA
8 models
8.38 - 11.63 m
From Performance Cruising website (http://www.geminicatamarans.com). 1960’s and 1970’s – The First Telstar Trimarans Tony Smith built his first 24 ft. plywood Piver trimaran in a shed in England. In 1966 Tony sailed in the first 2,100 mile Round Britain Race finishing in fourth place. Later in 1967 Tony designed and built another 25′ trimaran for...

Performance Catamarans Inc.
USA
10 models
4.57 - 6.1 m
Founded by sailboat designer Tom Roland. In 1975 he launched the new company with the Nacra 5.2. The company went through several ownership and name changes over the years. They acquired the Prindle brand in 1988. In 2007 the company was acquired by a group in the Netherlands and today operates as Nacra Sailing. 1800...

Penn Yan Boat Company
USA
1 model
7.32 - 7.32 m
Founded by Charles A. Herrmann. By 1923, the business employed 15 people. In the same year the factory burned to the ground. By 1924, production had continued at a new facility. By 1955, the Company offered 167 different models including inboards, outboards, canoes, dinghies, and sailboats. A 20,000 square foot addition was added to the...

Pendleton Yacht Yard, Inc.
USA
0 models
Pendleton Yacht Yard, Inc. 525 Pendleton Point Rd. Islesboro, Maine 04848 Tel: 207 734-6728 Fax: 207 734-8314 www.pendletonyachtyard.com Years in Business: 0 – present

Pearson Yachts
USA
83 models
2.44 - 16.15 m
Founded by cousins, Clinton and Everett Pearson. It was the 28′ TRITON sailing auxiliary that put the company ‘on the map’. Before this they had been using the newfangled fiberglass construction materials to build dinghies and small power boats. At the request of Tom Potter, who worked for American Boat Building, the Pearsons set out...

Passport Yachts
USA
15 models
11.28 - 18.72 m
Most Passports were originally built by King Dragon yard in Taiwan. Hai Yang was another builder for Passport. Eventually Passport moved production to China where they were built at Xiamen Hansheng Yacht Building Co., LTD. Headquarters: Passport Yachts 326 First Street, Suite 404 Annapolis, Maryland 21403 +1 410-263-0008 Years in Business: 1979 – present

Palmer Scott & Co. Inc. (USA)
USA
4 models
3.45 - 9.55 m
Founded by Palmer Scott (1898-1970). Originally located at Fair Haven, MA. Destroyed by fire in 1938? and re-located to New Bedford, MA. A prominent builder of recreational boats for a number of years. Scott began to make small fiberglass boats in the late 1940’s. (Became Marscot Plastics). A hurricane destroyed most of the wooden boat...

Pacific Seacraft
USA
21 models
7.32 - 13.44 m
Originally founded by Mike Howard and Henry Mohrschladt it later became part of Singmarine Industries, a subsidiary of the Singapore base Keppel Group. According to their website, the company was purchased by Stephen & Reid Brodie in 2008. Contact Information: Pacific Seacraft P.O. Box 189 Washington, NC 27889 info@pacificseacraft.com sales@pacificseacraft.com parts@pacificseacraft.com tel. 252-948-1421 fax 252-948-1422...

Pacific Dolphin Inc. (USA)
USA
2 models
7.37 - 8.46 m
Pacific Dolphin Inc. 2025 Oceanside Blvd. Oceanside, CA 92054 (no longer in business) Years in Business: 0 – present

Pacific Boat Works
USA
7 models
7.62 - 12.29 m
Founded by George Olson and partner Lyn Neale. Builder of the Olson line(most to his own design) as well a number of other models. Original location was Live Oak, CA (USA) No longer in business. Years in Business: 1978 – 1986

Owens Yacht Company
USA
1 model
12.34 - 12.34 m
The company was founded by Charles Owens, Sr. who built custom boats on Spa Creek, at Annapolis, Maryland from 1925 to 1930. After his death in 1933, his three the sons, Charles, Jr., Norman and John B. decided to expand the business and purchased about eight acres on the Baltimore waterfront where they built a...

Outbound Yachts
USA
2 models
13.64 - 15.85 m
Founded by Phil Lambert. Mailing Address: 1314 E. Las Olas #202 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 P: 949.544.1227 F: 949.266.8762 PLambert@OutboundYachts.com www.outboundyachts.com Built by: Hansheng Yacht Building Company Xiamen, China Years in Business: 1997 – present

Open Sailing Inc. (USA)
USA
3 models
5 - 6.52 m
Open Sailing, Inc 4695 Admiralty Way Marina del Rey CA 90292 USA Tel : 310-928-6570 Fax : 310-496-0323 E-mail: info@opensailingusa.com opensailingusa.com Years in Business: 2008 – present

One Design Composites
USA
2 models
6.1 - 9.75 m
From the OD Composites website: In 2012 Enviro-Holdings, LLC, (DBA One Design Composites) a Florida Corporation, started business with the objective to provide consulting and business building services to targeted industries. In Fall of 2017, Enviro-Holdings started consulting with Columbia Yachts. Enviro- Holdings negotiated the purchase of certain assets of Columbia Yachts. Columbia’s owner, Vince...

Oceanlake Marine
USA
2 models
7.92 - 9.15 m
Oceanlake Marine – Builder of Seacart 30 tri Years in Business: 0 – present

O’Day Corp.
USA
63 models
2.41 - 12.06 m
Founded by famed Americas Cup sailor and olympic medalist George O’Day. In the beginning George O’Day Associates was only a distributor for several brands of small Sailboats. Some were produced by Fairey Marine of England and Marscot Plastics in the USA. (O’Day took over Marscot in 1958 to build the RHODES 19.) Soon he became...

Nowak and Williams
USA
3 models
5.54 - 6.71 m
Nowak and Williams was a builder of power boats and sailboats located located at Bristol, RI. Original address: 37 Gooding Ave. North Bristol RI (no longer in business) Years in Business: 1972 – 1980

Northwest Yacht Constructors Ltd. (USA)
USA
3 models
6.4 - 11.58 m
Years in Business: 0 – present

Northshore Marine (USA)
USA
2 models
3.66 - 4.98 m
Located at Bothell, WA (USA). Founded by Chuck Gaylord. Years in Business: 1976 – 1984

Norstar Yachts Inc. (USA)
USA
2 models
12.09 - 13.36 m
Norstar Yachts, founded by Gary Nordtvedt, began as semi-custom builder of pilothouse and flybridge powerboats ranging from 30 to 36 feet. They added the sailboat lineup with two Robert Perry designs, formerly the Nordic 40 and 44, when fuel prices soared in 2009. Nordic Yachts, founded by Gary’s brother Steve was in business from 1977...

Nor’Sea Marine (USA)
USA
3 models
8.23 - 11.1 m
Founded by Stan & Dean Wixom who had previously been in the business of producing fairings for motorcyles. Nor’Sea Marine P.O. Box 14 Dana Point, Ca 92629 Phone: (949)489-8227 Years in Business: 1975 – 2019

Nimble Boats Works Inc. (USA)
USA
8 models
4.32 - 9.88 m
Founded by Jerry Koch in 1985, in Clearwater, Florida. The first models were the NIMBLE 24 and 30, designed by Ted Brewer. When Mr. Koch died in 2003, the company was taken over by Ken McCleave, one of the company’s original suppliers. Contact information (2020): Nimble Boat Works 4209 Raleigh St., Tampa, Fl 33619 T...

Nickels Boat Works Inc. (USA)
USA
10 models
3.3 - 5.79 m
US Builder of One-Design racing boats including the LIGHTNING, REBEL, SNIPE and BUCCANEER. Merged with WindRider in 2015. Nickels Boat Works, Inc. 2457 E Judd Rd. Burton, Michigan 48529 Phone:888.609.2827 www.nickelsboatworks.com/pages/contact-us Years in Business: 1981 – present

New Orleans Marine
USA
7 models
7.9 - 12.96 m
Founded by B. Thomas Dreyfus. No longer in business. HIN: NEX Years in Business: 0 – present

Nevins Inc.
USA
9 models
7.32 - 13.82 m
Henry B. Nevins (1878-1959) was a master yacht builder and author on vessel construction. Mr. Nevins began his career at the Gas Engine & Power Co. and Charles L. Seabury & Co., Consolidated, City Island, New York. In 1907 he bought the Hansen Boat Yard at City Island, New York and founded Henry B. Nevins,...

Nautical Development Corp.
USA
3 models
11.89 - 17.07 m
Out of business. was located in Largo, FL. Years in Business: 1978 – 1987

Mount Desert Yacht Yard
USA
9 models
5.49 - 11.35 m
Mount Desert Yacht Yard began as a yacht storage and repair business, but became a design and building yard, particularly during the late 1940s and 1950s, as E. Farnham Butler and his associates, Ted Earl and Cy Hamlin, developed a line of light displacement, reverse sheer cruising boats from 22 to 36 feet. These include...

Morris Yachts
USA
19 models
7.92 - 16.13 m
Purchased Able Yachts in 1999. Purchased by Hinckley in 2016. Morris Yachts P.O. Box 395 Grandville Road Bass Harbor, Maine 04653 Sales: 14 Harbor Drive Northeast Harbor, ME 04662 Tel: 207-244-5509 Fax: 207-244-5866 Years in Business: 1972 – present

Morgan Yachts
USA
51 models
6.53 - 18.9 m
Charles Morgan was already well known as a designer of one particularly successful racer, ‘Paper Tiger’, when he started building another of his designs, the TIGER CUB, on his own. But it wasn’t until 1965 when he joined forces with long time friend, Bruce Bidwell, and began to build the successful MORGAN 34. This was...

Moore Sailboats
USA
7 models
2.41 - 9.14 m
From the Moore Sailboats website: By the mid 80’s Moore Sailboats expanded into other areas of high quality, high tech composite construction. Today they are involved in many different applications in the plastics industry. In addition to boat fabrication, Moore Sailboats has completed a diverse spectrum of projects. They have tooled and built: scientific observatories...

Montgomery Marine Products
USA
6 models
2.41 - 7.01 m
Founded by Jerry Montgomery. Contact information was: Montgomery Marine Products P.O. Box 14 Dana Point, Ca 92629 Phone: (949)489-8227 www.montgomeryboats.com Jerry Montgomery now has a rigging company. www.jerrymontgomery.org Years in Business: 1969 – 1995

Mobjack Manufacturing Corp.
USA
7 models
2.44 - 6.1 m
Founded by Roger Moorman. was located at: Gloucester, VA No longer in business. Years in Business: 0 – 1980

Mirage Mfg. (USA)
USA
4 models
6.1 - 10.26 m
Founded by Ken Fickett. Still in business as a builder of power boats. (2011) Mirage Manufacturing Company 3001 NE 20th Way Gainesville, FL 32609 Phone: 352.377.4146 F Fax: 352.377.2033 email: mirageboats@aol.com Years in Business: 1971 – present

Metalmast Marine
USA
5 models
9.14 - 12.19 m
Based in Putnam, Connecticut, USA, MetalMast Marine was among the earliest Aluminum Spar builders and quickly became one of the largest in the world for sailing yachts, supplying masts for the largest American boat builders such as Pearson, Tartan, Ericson, and others. The company also built a few sailboats. The rigging operation was taken over...

Merit Marine Inc.
USA
5 models
6.71 - 8.51 m
Founded by Paul Yates. No longer in business. Years in Business: 0 – present

Menger Boatworks (USA)
USA
5 models
4.57 - 9.53 m
Founded by William Menger. Location was: Menger Boatworks Inc. 77 Cedar St. Babylon, NY USA No longer in business. Years in Business: 1976 – 2004

Melges Performance Sailboats
USA
15 models
2.74 - 11.99 m
Founded by Harry Melges Sr. as Mel-Ban Boat Works in 1945 and Melges Boatworks in 1948. Harry Melges son, Harry Jr., better known as Buddy, is one of the best-known racing sailors in the world. Years in Business: 1945 – present

McLaughlin Boat Works
USA
1 model
2.34 - 2.34 m
PHONE (800) 784-6478 ADDRESS 4737 Adams Rd. Hixson, Tennessee 37343 From the McLaughlin website: The history of McLaughlin Boat Works dates back to the 1960s in San Diego, California with two passionate sailors, Earl Elms and Herb Shear. Operating under the name Chubasco (storm on the water), Elms and Shear designed the original Snipe mold...

Marshall Marine Corp.
USA
6 models
4.72 - 8.08 m
Founded by Breck Marshall. Builder of traditional Catboats of FG, including the SANDERLING, SANDPIPER, and MARSHALL 22. Marshall Marine Corporation Shipyard Lane, P.O. Box P-266 South Dartmouth, MA 02748 (508)994-0414 Years in Business: 1962 – present

Mariner Yacht Co. (USA)
USA
5 models
8.59 - 14.48 m
Location was: East Rochester, NH USA No longer in business. Years in Business: 0 – present

Marine Concepts (USA)
USA
5 models
6.4 - 8.74 m
243 Anclote Road Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689 (800)-881-1525 or (727) 937-0166 www.marine-concepts.com Years in Business: 1979 – present

Maine Cat
USA
4 models
6.71 - 12.65 m
Maine Cat Catamarans 380 Hope Road Lincolnville, ME 04849 207-319-9518 info@mecat.com www.mecat.com Years in Business: 1993 – present

Macgregor Yacht Corp
USA
22 models
4.5 - 19.81 m
MacGregor Yacht Co. was founded by Roger MacGregor in 1961 as part of class project while he was an MBA student at the University of California. Located in southern California. The first boat was a small catamaran, but the product line consisted mainly of small, trailerable sailing yachts, from a 15-foot (4.6 m) catamaran to...

MG Marine (USA)
USA
1 model
7.37 - 7.37 m
Builder of the MARIN 242. MG Marine PO Box 11948 Marina del Rey, CA 90295 Phone: 310-645-0196 Fax: 310-645-0542 Email: info@M242YachtsUSA.com Web: http://www.M242YachtsUSA.com Years in Business: 2000 – present

MFG Boat Company (USA)
USA
14 models
3.35 - 6.1 m
A division of MFG (Molded Fiberglass Corporation), the original contractor for the fiberglass body of the Chevrolet Corvette, based in Ohio, USA. The founder, Robert S. Morrison, apparently never wished to build, or certain SELL boats. But when a proposal to build fiberglass hulls for the Lyman (power) Boat company fell through, a Boat division...

Luke, Paul E.
USA
1 model
15.24 - 15.24 m
Paul E. Luke, Inc. 15 Luke’s Gulch East Boothbay, Maine 04544 Telephone (207) 633-4971 Fax (207) 633-3388 Years in Business: 1939 – present

Luger Industries (USA)
USA
9 models
4.88 - 9.14 m
Founded by the brothers Ren and Orm Luger in Burnsville, Minnesota USA. The firm began by building small kit powerboats and soon branched into the construction of sailing craft and became, according to it’s own catalog, “The world’s Largest Manufacturer of Kit Boats”. The sailboat models ranged from 8 to 35 feet. Luger turned out...

Lord Nelson Yachts
USA
2 models
12.5 - 13.11 m
Loren and Lani Hart founded Admiralty Ltd., an import trading company incorporated in Wilmington, Delaware. Admiralty Ltd. contracted with Tommy Chen, owner of Taiwan based Ocean Eagle Yacht Building Corporation, to build the 35′ and 41′ Lord Nelson sailboats. Years in Business: 1981 – present

Lofland Sail-craft Inc.(USA)
USA
5 models
4.72 - 6.71 m
Founded by Francis Lofland. Original address 10817 West Highway 54, Wichita, Kansas USA No longer in business. Years in Business: 0 – present

Lockley Newport Boats (USA)
USA
31 models
2.44 - 8.13 m
Newport Boats, of California, in existence at least as early as 1964, was a builder of fiberglass dinghies and daysailers. They also had a factory in Gloucester, VA. The Company was purchased first, by Browning Arms, then by Elgin International. In 1976 they were purchased by Lockley Manufacturing and became Lockley Newport Boats. By 1981,...

Lippincott Boat Works (USA)
USA
8 models
4.11 - 10.97 m
Founded by Robert and Howard Lippincott and located in Riverton, NJ USA. Best known as a builder of one-design racing yachts such as the LIGHTNING, STAR, and COMET. In the late 1950s, the Lippincotts were at the forefront of the transition from wood to fiberglass construction and became the standard for a number of classes...

Left Coast Development
USA
1 model
7.87 - 7.87 m
Left Coast Development 9029 Molly Lane, Suite C Anacortes, Washington 98221 USA Phone : (408) 340-0352 E-mail : info@leftcoast.biz Years in Business: 0 – present

Lear Siegler Inc.
USA
8 models
4.57 - 8.61 m
Lear Siegler was formed as a merger between the Siegler Corporation and Lear Avionics Inc. It was originally based in Southern California. It’s initial growth and expansion was based on the unprecedented boom in Aviation Technology and Aerospace research and development during the 1960’s. During the late 1970’s, Lear Siegler acquired Bangor Punta, another conglomerate...

Lawley (George Lawley & Son)
USA
8 models
7.32 - 10.67 m
George S. Lawley Sr. opened his first yachtbuilding yard in Scituate, Mass. In 1874, he moved to City Point, in South Boston, to a site next door to the Boston Yacht Club, but by 1910 he needed more space, so he moved again, to the former Putnam Nail Works, in Neponset. George Lawley & Son...

LaserPerformance
USA
12 models
2.34 - 4.88 m
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Lancer Yacht Corp. (USA)
USA
19 models
7.52 - 13.72 m
Lancer Yacht Corporation, based in Irvine California, USA, was founded by Richard (Dick) Valdes, former president of Columbia Yachts. The company manufactured a line of sailing yachts and motorsailers from 25’ to 65’ (14 models). The Lancer motorsailers (designed by Herb David) were unique in that that they were equipped with single or twin engines...

Laguna Yachts
USA
19 models
4.34 - 10.03 m
Founded by Bill Downing. It is believed that some time after 1984, the company renamed the WINDROSE line to LAGUNA. (most of the Lagunas seem very similar to the Windroses) As best as we can tell, Laguna purchased Coastal Recreation, builder of Balboas and the Aquarius line. Later, some of these boats again reappeared under...

LBI (USA)
USA
5 models
4.57 - 10.26 m
Originally called Legnos Boat Building Company and founded by Peter Legnos (today known as LBI). Originally, the company specialized in the construction of Hollow Wood Sailboat Masts and Spars and related marine repair fabrication. In the early 80’s, LBI began packaging and selling proprietary products that they had developed over the years. These products are...

Knutson Shipbuilding Corp.
USA
6 models
5.49 - 11.73 m
The Thomas Knutson Shipbuilding Corporation was started by Thomas Knutson at Halesite, Long Island, NY (USA). It was passed on to his sons and then his grandsons. Over the years the Knutson name has gone on hundreds of yachts, both sail and power. During World War II and the Korean War the company built tugs,...

Kettenburg Boats
USA
9 models
9.6 - 15.24 m
Located in San Diego, CA, Kettengurg boats was founded by George Kettenburg Jr. who began by building small power runabouts and then sailing yachts, most notably the PC Class which is still raced in the San Diego area to this day. During the 1930’s, when recreational boating dropped off, the company found new business in...

Kenner Boat Company
USA
5 models
7.19 - 12.62 m
Founded by Bill and Dick Kenner. Since the late 1950’s they had been building small fiberglass runabouts under the ‘Kencraft’ name. With the introduction of the ‘Ski Barge’, Kenner Boat Company experienced it’s most significant growth and established a reputation as a leader in the field. By the mid 1960’s, Kenner was building, under contract,...

Kells Corp. (USA)
USA
6 models
6.76 - 8.53 m
On one brochure, Raymond F. Kells is listed as president. Kells was national sales manager for Bristol Yachts before founding his own company. Other literature shows the company being based at 2 different locations. One in Rhode Island, and one in Delaware. (USA) Kells seems to have also been involved with the manufacturing of ‘water...

Kargard Boat & Engine Co. (USA)
USA
2 models
5.79 - 7.62 m
Founded by Peter Kargard. No longer in business. Years in Business: 1920 – present

Kaiser Yachts
USA
4 models
7.72 - 11.99 m
John Kaiser Associates, Inc. Originally located 1122 E. 7th Street Wilmington, DE USA Years in Business: 0 – present

Kadey Krogen Yachts
USA
1 model
11.63 - 11.63 m
Kadey-Krogen Yachts Main Office: Kadey-Krogen Yachts 610 NW Dixie Highway Stuart, FL 34994 Tel (772) 286-0171 Fax (772) 286-8487 Toll Free (800) 247-1230 Email crew@kadeykrogen.com www.kadeykrogen.com Years in Business: 1976 – present

Johnson Boat Works (USA)
USA
12 models
2.34 - 11.58 m
Founded by John O. Johnson, famed builder and designer of racing scows. Located at White Bear Lake, Minnesota, USA. The company was in business for more than 100 years! Full address: 4495 Lake Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110 USA Years in Business: 1896 – 1998

Johannsen Boat Works
USA
5 models
3.66 - 4.93 m
Johannsen Boat Works Sebastian, Florida USA Phone (800) 869-0773 Years in Business: 0 – present

Jibetech (USA)
USA
4 models
4.5 - 6.35 m
Builder of racing One-design sailboats. 240 Brownell Lane Portsmouth, RI 02871 USA tel. 401.683.0484 Years in Business: 1989 – present

Jensen Marine/Cal Boats
USA
42 models
6.1 - 14.55 m
Founded by Jack Jensen and originally located at Costa Mesa, CA. The company first sold the centerboard LAPWORTH 24 designed by Bill Lapworth. The Lapworth’s 24 sold well. The name was first changed to CALIFORNIA 24 and then CAL 24. The name Cal stuck with the company until it closed in 1986. The 24 was...

JG Marine
USA
1 model
2.95 - 2.95 m
JG Marine 67 Skilton Lane Burlington, MA USA H: 781-262-2685 W: 617-253-1733 C: 781-724-1532 It is thought that this is the current builder of the National 10 one-design. (2009) Years in Business: 0 – present

J Boats
USA
0 models
The story begins in 1975. Rod, then an ad salesman for the sailing trade magazine, Soundings, and an active one-design sailor decided to build a sailboat he had been designing since completing a Westlawn School of Yacht Design correspondence course in the 60’s. With $400-worth of fiberglass and wood, some rigging and hardware left over...

Islander / Tradewind Yachts
USA
36 models
6.35 - 16.66 m
Islander Yachts was an early offshoot of Columbia Yachts. It began (in the mid 1950’s) with boat builder Joseph McGlasson, who designed, built and successfully marketed a 24 foot wooden sailboat, the Islander (Catalina Islander??), in Costa Mesa, California. By 1961, McGlasson had been building a fiberglass version that was so popular that he couldn’t...

Irwin Yachts
USA
54 models
6.34 - 19.76 m
Boats from designer/builder Ted Irwin were offered under any number of Corporate names, since, the company found itself in bankruptcy any number of times. Despite this fact, it was one of the largest sailboat producers in the US. Irwin himself, had an interest in racing and a number of boats he built were sucessful in...

International Marine (USA)
USA
6 models
4.27 - 6.25 m
Builder of the West Wight Potter 15 and 19. International Marine 922 West Hyde Park Inglewood, California 90302 (800) 433-4080 Local Phone: 310-674-5959 Fax: 310 674 4318 Email: info@wwpotter.com Years in Business: 1962 – present

Dolphin Sailboat Co., Inc.
USA
0 models
Years in Business: – present

Hylas Yachts
USA
16 models
12.83 - 21.21 m
Hylas is a line of semi-custom, center cockpit cruisers originally intended for the charter trade. The brand was created by Joseph Huang of Queen Long Marine Ltd., located in Taiwan. The first boat was the S&S designed STEVENS 47, which were sold mostly to Bill Stevens of Stevens Yacht Charters. (This model later became the...

Hunter Marine (USA)
USA
100 models
3.02 - 16.71 m
Warren Luhrs, founder of Hunter Marine began in the boat building business, first with his father and brother at Henry Luhrs Sea Skiffs and then Silverton Sea Skiffs. Both companies were quite successful. Being an avid sailor, Luhrs had the idea of applying production line efficiencies to the sailing industry. In 1973, the first Hunter...

Hudson Yacht Group
USA
6 models
12.6 - 20.1 m
Hudson Yacht Group is the parent company of HH Catamarans. Their product line covers the full spectrum sea fairing vessels from IRC race boats, sporty trimarans, and club racers, to luxury performance sailing catamarans and power catamarans suited to world cruising. Hudson Yacht Group’s Sales and Service Center is located in Jupiter, Florida at the...

Howmar Boats Inc.
USA
3 models
3.71 - 4.53 m
Before founding Howmar Boats, Jack Howie had spent many years in the industry and had previously been president of O’Day Corp. as well as AMF/Alcort. Howmar Boats Inc. 983 New Durham Rd. Edison, NJ USA The New Howmar Boats Corp. 85 Prospect Aveue Hartford, CT. USA From 1983 – 1986, boats were manufactured by Howmar...

Howard Boats
USA
4 models
3.76 - 6.45 m
Howard Boats Beale Way Barnstable, MA 02630 (508) 362-6859 www.howard-boats.com Years in Business: 1938 – present

Holby Marine
USA
12 models
4.82 - 12.24 m
(From Holby Marine Website) Holby Marine Company was founded and incorporated in the state of Rhode Island in 1984, by W. Barrett Holby, Jr. The original plant was located in a 3400 sq, ft. building in the historic Herreshoff Complex, in Bristol. The first yacht was a joint project with German Frers to build a...

Hodgdon Bros. (USA)
USA
7 models
6.4 - 17.86 m
P.O. Box 505 East Boothbay, Maine USA 04544 V: 207-633-4194 F: 207-633-4668 info@hodgdonyachts.com Years in Business: 1955 – present

Hobie Cat
USA
33 models
2.74 - 10.06 m
Before the catamarans, for which he most famous, Hobart Laidlaw (Hobie) Alter built world-class surfboards. A champion surfer himself, Alter began building his own boards in a garage at aged 16. He was soon selling 6,000 boards a year. Starting with balsa-constructed boards, he soon set the industry standard for surfboard design and construction, pioneering...

Hinckley Yachts
USA
29 models
8.69 - 18.06 m
The Hinckley Company, founded in Southwest Harbor, Maine, has been building and servicing this world renowned brand since 1928. The Hinckley Company Southwest Harbor, ME 130 Shore Road Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 (P) 207 244-5531 (F) 207 244-9833 The Hinckley Company: Corporate One Little Harbor Landing Portsmouth, RI 02871 (P) (401) 683-7005 (P) (866) 446-2553...

Herreshoff Mfg. Co.
USA
27 models
3.66 - 32.31 m
Formed as a partnership between John Brown Herreshoff and his younger brother, Nathaniel. Though the reputation of the latter is well established, it was the elder Herreshoff (who was blind), that kept the finances in order. So important was his role that company was sold very shortly after his death. The Herreshoff Museum has a...

Heritage Yacht Corp. (USA)
USA
5 models
8.33 - 11.58 m
Founded by designer and builder Charles Morgan soon after he left Morgan Yachts. Located in Clearwater FL. No longer in business. Years in Business: 1976 – 1980

Henry R. McCune, Shipbuilders
USA
6 models
4.27 - 11.89 m
In the early 1960s, actor Henry ‘Hank’ McCune of television’s The Hank McCune Show (the first show to ever use a laugh track) left show business and became one of the earliest builder of fiberglass boats in the US. His yard was originally located in the Long Beach CA area. The best known models are...

Helms – Jack A. Helms Co.
USA
10 models
3.48 - 9.75 m
Founded by Jack Helms, the company was located in Irmo, South Carolina, USA. 600-800 total boats were built during the companies period of operation. The first boat was the Helms 25. Eventually a 27 was added, followed by a 30, which was later replaced by a 32 footer (of which only 10 were built). Years...

Hake Yachts (Seaward)
USA
12 models
5.13 - 14.63 m
Hake Yachts, Inc. was founded by Nick Hake. Hake purchased Island Packet and Blue Jacket in April 2016. Hake was subsequently purchased by Darrell and Leslie Allen in January 2017. All manufacturing for Seaward Yachts is now done at the Island Packet manufacturing facility in Largo Florida. 1979 Wild Acres Road Largo, Florida 33771 Original...

HAPCO Marine
USA
1 model
4.57 - 4.57 m
Builder of Albacore sailboats. Contact: Barney Harris 703-517-8985 teamspot@hotmail.com Years in Business: 2007 – present

Gulfstar Yachts
USA
26 models
10.97 - 19.2 m
Founded by Richard Valdez and Vince Lazarra. (Most boats were designed by Vince Lazarra and his son Dick). The sailboat division was discontinued and the company was sold to Viking Yachts in 1987. HIN: GFS Years in Business: 1970 – 1987

Gulf Coast Sailboats
USA
7 models
4.22 - 8.84 m
Founded by Martin Bludworth and Fred Maudlin. Maudlin owned Maudlin and Son Manufacturing of Texas USA (still in business – 2015). Builder of the Gulf Coast line of sailboats that ranged from 10′-36′. No longer in business. Years in Business: 1971 – 1984

Graves Yacht Yard (USA)
USA
10 models
5.54 - 11.33 m
Located in Marblehead MA, and one of the oldest concerns of it’s type still in business in the US. (2010) Founded by James E. Graves, at the turn of the 20th century, initially for the building of racing (rowing)dories. A wonderful article appeared in the ‘Marblehead’ magazine (2006?) by Mildred Graves Stetson, the founders daughter,...

Glastron (USA)
USA
6 models
5.49 - 8.53 m
Founded by Bill Hammond who turned a garage based business into one of the largest fiberglass boat builders in the world and a true innovator in the industry. It’s involvement with the building of sailboats was never more than a fling, and the tooling for their Spirit line was actually purchased from another company (North...

Glander Boats Inc. (USA)
USA
3 models
4.19 - 10.06 m
This company, founded by Harold S. “Dooley” Glander, and originally located in Taverier, FL, is best known for offering unfinished hulls or boats in ‘kit’ form. According to their ads, they offered models from 10 to 48 feet. Later, continued under the name of Tiki Water Sports. His own 33′ yawl,’Tavana’, built in 1956 to...

Gig Harbor Boat Works
USA
3 models
3.05 - 5.16 m
Founded by David Robertson. Builders of traditional rowboats and sailing dinghies from 8′ – 17′. Location Address: 9905 Peacock Hill Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332 Mailing Address: PO Box 765, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 Phone: (253) 851-2126 Fax: (253) 853-5462 Email: boatshop@ghboats.com Years in Business: 1986 – present

Gibbs Boat Co. (USA)
USA
4 models
4.27 - 6.1 m
Founded by Richard Gibbs (1929-2009), probably around the late 1950’s? (Gibbs became a sailing luminary partly because of his later partnership with Rod Macalpine-Downie and the boats they designed for Chrysler Corp.)) Gibbs Boat Company was located near Toledo Ohio. They specialized in small one-design racing sailboats, and later, a premier builder of catamarans. The...

General Boats (USA)
USA
2 models
5.18 - 6.71 m
General Boats 114 Midway Drive Edenton, NC, 27932, USA Phone: 252-482-4372 FAX: 252-482-0203 Email: wwrhodes@rhodes22.com www.rhodes22.com Years in Business: 0 – present

Gavia Yachts
USA
1 model
4.17 - 4.17 m
Builder/Sales of NORLIN MARK III – 2.4 METER class. Mail: Gavia Yachts 596 Glenbrook Road # 21 Stamford, CT 16906 USA Phone: +1 888.24.METER or +1 203…. Mobile: +1.914.260.1277 Fax: +1.203.327.3193 Hours: 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM Eastern time Email: GaviaYachts@aol.com Years in Business: 1992 – present

Garrett Marine Inc. (USA)
USA
4 models
10.97 - 12.22 m
Founded by Ben Garrett and located in Largo FL, USA. No longer in business Years in Business: 0 – present

G-Cat Multihulls
USA
2 models
5.08 - 5.69 m
Founded by Hans Geissler, owner of a catamaran dealership in St. Peterburg, FL USA, who decided to design and build his own line of multihulls. More than 2000 G-Cats have been built. Years in Business: 1975 – present

Fulcrum Speedworks
USA
2 models
3.05 - 4.32 m
Fulcrum Speedworks 310 Bourne Avenue, Building 69 East Providence RI, 02916 fulcrumspeedworks@gmail.com 401-524-3953 Years in Business: 2017 – present

Ft. Myers Yacht & Shipbuilding (USA)
USA
4 models
10.57 - 13.41 m
Years in Business: 0 – present

Freedom Yachts
USA
27 models
6.25 - 13.72 m
Founded by Gary Hoyt. Most feature unstayed cat, or cat ketch rigs. The boats were built by Tillotson Pearson Inc. Years in Business: 0 – present

Formula Yachts (USA)
USA
8 models
4.11 - 12.85 m
Founded by Robert Evelyn and located in Groton, CT. Years in Business: 1979 – 1985

Flying Scot, Inc.
USA
0 models
Flying Scot Inc. 157 Cemetery Street Deer Park, MD 21550 tel. 800-864-7208 301-334-4848 Email: info@flyingscot.com Years in Business: 0 – present

Fillip Manufacturing Co. (USA)
USA
3 models
4.17 - 5 m
Founded by John P. Fillip (1934-2010), and builder of fiberglass sailing dingies, canoes and kayaks, mostly to his own design. The company was located at: 1923 Austin St. San Angelo, TX USA Years in Business: 1959 – 2005

Evanson (P.) Boat Co. (USA)
USA
2 models
3.3 - 6.02 m
Founded by Stan Evanson and located at Riverside NJ (USA) No longer in business. Years in Business: 1965 – 1978

Escape Sailboat Co.
USA
6 models
2.74 - 5.11 m
Founded by Peter Johnstone with Tom Whidden, Gary Jobson and and some other well known names in the sailing industry. Builder of a line of small, inexpensive (roto molded contruction) sailboats, aimed, for the most part, toward beginning sailors, and/or resort rentals. Originally located in Yarmouth, RI, USA. No longer in business. Years in Business:...

Ericson Yachts (USA)
USA
40 models
6.88 - 13.97 m
Ericson Yachts was founded by a number of former employees of Columbia Yachts. With a few exceptions, the Ericson line was a collaboration with designer Bruce King. Though many Ericson models sold extremely well, the company had a turbulent history financially from the beginning with numerous changes in ownership. In 1968 the company became a...

Endeavour Yacht Corp. (USA)
USA
24 models
7.52 - 16.61 m
Endeavour Yacht Corp.was founded by John Brooks and Rob Valdes in Largo, Florida. Brooks got started in the business first with Charlie Morgan, and later with Ted Irwin, Vince Lazzara (an early owner of Columbia Yachts), and sons Brad and Dick. Rob Valdes was the younger brother of Dick Valdes, cofounder of Columbia and then...

Endeavour Catamaran Corp.
USA
6 models
9.14 - 14.33 m
Bob Vincent purchased Endeavour Yachts in 1990. He converted the company from building monohulls to catamarans in 1992 and began building for other companies like Manta, Victory and Conser. In 1995, they developed the first American power cat and today produce only power cats. Years in Business: 1992 – present

El Mar Boat Co. (USA)
USA
3 models
3.73 - 7 m
El Mar Boat Co. was located in Roseville Michigan USA. No longer in business Years in Business: 0 – present

Eichenlaub Boat Co.
USA
5 models
4.72 - 8.15 m
Founded by Carl Eichenlaub (1930-2013) US Olympic Sailing Team shipwright from 1976 to 2004. 2608 SHELTER ISLAND DR SAN DIEGO, CA 92106 USA Mid-West branch: 13945 Triskett Rd. Cleveland, Ohio (no longer in operation) HIN: EBC Years in Business: 1972 – 2000

Edey & Duff (USA)
USA
9 models
2.29 - 11.99 m
Founded by Mait Edey and Peter Duff and located in Massachusetts, USA. The yard specialized in FG version of traditional designs. These included the Sakonnet 23, Doughdish (FG vers. of the Herreshoff 12 1/2), Stone Horse 23, Stuart Knockabout, Fatty Knees dinghy, as well as a number of Hunt designed powerboats. The firm closed in...

Eastsail Yachts
USA
1 model
7.62 - 7.62 m
553 Route 3A Bow, NH 03304 Phone:(603) 224-6579. Fax:(603) 224-6570 www.eastsail.com Years in Business: 1983 – present

Easterly Yachts (USA)
USA
4 models
8.03 - 11.58 m
Was located at Pearlington, Mississippi, USA. All boats designed by Mike Brennan?. No longer in business. Years in Business: 1969 – 1980

E Yacht Builders (USA)
USA
1 model
10.07 - 10.07 m
1.877.4eyachts (439.2248) Years in Business: 2007 – present

Dyer Boats
USA
7 models
2.41 - 5.7 m
The Anchorage, Inc. Founded by William J. H. Dyer, who is regarded as a pioneer in fiberglass boat construction. The first Dyer dinghies were developed for the US Navy Bureau of Shipping. Having great load carrying ability for it’s size and light weight, many were used on PT boats and deployed for aircraft rescues. The...

Durbeck’s Inc. (USA)
USA
4 models
10.97 - 15.47 m
Founded by Win Durbeck. The company was Located in Bradenton FL USA. Besides being the builder of yachts under the DURBECK name, the company produced the hulls and components for a number of other brands including Tartan and CSY. Years in Business: 1973 – 1983

Down East Yachts Inc.
USA
5 models
9.75 - 13.72 m
Founded by Robert Poole, who had previously worked for Columbia Yachts. In addition to the companies own line, it was contracted to built or finish a number of Westsails after that firm had gone under. After the founders death, the molds and tooling were sold to Newport Offshore Yachts. Address was: Down East Yachts Inc....

Douglass & McLeod
USA
9 models
4.27 - 11.28 m
Founded by Ray McLeod and Sandy Douglass. They began by finishing molded ply hulls of International 14’s and the Douglas designed THISTLE and HIGHLANDER. They switched to fiberglass 1961, and introduced the S&S designed TARTAN 27 which became an instant success. In 1971, their primary manufacturing facility in Grand River, Ohio was destroyed by fire....

Dickerson Boatbuilders (USA)
USA
13 models
9.09 - 15.24 m
Founded by Bill Dickerson who built of variety of different craft, most notably the ‘Simplissima’ 34, 32 and 26 line of hardchine strip planked ketches, as well as the DICKERSON 40 of a similar type. In 1967 the company was sold to Thomas Lucke who moved the company to La Trappe Creek in Trappe, Maryland....

Dencho Marine
USA
15 models
7.92 - 20.88 m
Dencho Marine, Inc 1517 W. 15th Street Long Beach, CA 90813 (562) 432-3487 Toll Free- (888) 460-7395 No longer in business. Years in Business: 1973 – 2010

Customflex (USA)
USA
7 models
3.48 - 7.32 m
Founded by Vince DiMaio. Originally located: 1817 Palmwood Ave. Toledo Ohio. Last known Owner: Terry Kilpatrick Current or last known Address: 6913 Manore Rd. Whitehouse, OH 43571 Telephone: (419) 875-5106 Cell: (419) 349-6109 Fax: (419) 875-5109 E-mail: Customflex@yahoo.com Years in Business: 1964 – present

Custom Fiberglass International
USA
2 models
4.27 - 4.88 m
Founded by Frank Meldau. Originally Fiberglass Unlimited then IFG (International Fiberglass). P.O. Box 1976 Wake Forest, NC 27588 984-235-4360 isotope2001@juno.com Years in Business: 1962 – present

Coronado Yachts
USA
17 models
4.19 - 13.79 m
Coronado Yachts existed, during most of the years of it’s operation, as an alternate brand to Columbia Yachts. Though it did have it’s own independent origins as a company called Wesco, which began producing boats sometime around 1962. When Wesco ran out of money it was acquired by Frank Butler, who later founded Catalina Yachts....

Continental Plastics Inc. (USA)
USA
3 models
7.32 - 8.03 m
Address was: Continental Plastics Inc. 2011 Placentia, Costa Mesa, CA (USA) No longer in business. No other details known. Years in Business: 0 – present

Concordia Company (USA)
USA
4 models
3.76 - 12.5 m
Established by Llewellyn Howland and named after a Howland family whaling vessel. In 1932 Llewellyn transferred the company to his son Waldo, and designer, C. Raymond Hunt. During the 1930’s, the company was primarily a successful boat brokerage. At the same time is was developing a reputation for building small boats. The company moved from...

Com-Pac Yachts/ Hutchins Co.
USA
20 models
4.27 - 11.2 m
Part of the Hutchins Company, a family owned-and-operated corporation founded in 1957 by W.L. Hutchins Sr. They began building sailboats in 1974 and continue to this day. Years in Business: 1974 – present

Coastal Recreation Inc.
USA
15 models
4.88 - 8.08 m
Coastal Recreation, builder of the Balboa and Aquarius lines, was purchased by, and became a subsidiary of Laguna Yachts. Original address listed: Coastal Recreation,Inc. 940 W. 17th Street Costa Mesa, CA USA After purchased by Laguna: 10960 Boatman Ave. Stanton, CA 90680 No longer in business. Years in Business: 1968 – 1981

Clipper Marine
USA
8 models
6.36 - 9.63 m
California (USA) builder of a line of trailerable sailboats from 20 to 32′, all designed by William Crealock. The address was: Clipper Marine Corp. 1919 Occidental Street Santa Ana, CA 92705 No longer in business. Years in Business: 1971 – 1976

Cleatline Boats (USA)
USA
1 model
3.35 - 3.35 m
Builder of the ABS lateen rigged Snark sailboats first introduced in the 1960’s. Cleatline Boats 2505 Cammie Wages Rd. Dacula, GA, United States 30019 678-656-6348 www.cleatlineboats.com Years in Business: 0 – present

Classic Yachts Inc. (USA)
USA
3 models
6.61 - 10.03 m
Founded by John Heaton, originally a dealer for Laguna and Gloucester Yachts. The factory was destroyed by fire in 2000. Original contact information: Classic Yachts Inc. 4301 Johnson Road – P.O. Box 645 Chanute, KS 66720 Years in Business: 1988 – 2000

Classic Boat Shop
USA
1 model
6.32 - 6.32 m
Classic Boat Shop 369 Tremont Road Bernard, Maine phone:(207) 244-3374 ext. 3 for New Boats and General Manager ext. 2 for Service and Brokerage fax: (207) 244-3375 email: boats: jean@classicboatshop.com brokerage: dave@classicboatshop.com service: dave@classicboatshop.com mail: P.O. Box 74 Bernard, Maine 04612 Years in Business: 0 – present

Clark Boat Company
USA
19 models
4.11 - 10.3 m
Founded by Bob Clark and located in Kent, Washington, near Seattle. The first boat built under the name Clark Boat Company was a Lightning, which was one of the first fiberglass Lightnings on the market. They also built OK dinghies, 505s, Thistles, and Stars, the latter took first and second in the World’s of 1970....

Chrysler Marine Inc. (USA)
USA
17 models
3.96 - 9.12 m
Chrysler Corp. had been in the boating industry since 1957, and began building sailboats in the mid 1960’s. It bought out a company called Lone Star Boats of Grand Prairie, Texas in 1965. During the 70’s the Chrysler sailboat product line expanded from small day-sailors to include larger trailer cruising boats up to 30 feet...

Chris-Craft
USA
11 models
7.97 - 12.8 m
Chris-Craft, one of the oldest names in the American powerboat industry, had a relatively short run with sailboats. (1962 to 1976) (Well known sailor Cornelius Shields was a majority shareholder at the time. ) All the sailing models were built of fiberglass at their Algonac, Michigan facility and designed by Sparkman & Stephens. Still in...

Chesapeake Light Craft
USA
2 models
4.52 - 5.18 m
From the CLC website: Chesapeake Light Craft sells plans for the amateur builder. They also maintained a large and busy shop where they build prototypes and the occasional commission. Owner and Managing Director John C. Harris manufactured some of the very first CLC kits in 1994. Harris, who is also the company’s designer, has a...

Cherubini Yachts
USA
3 models
13.41 - 14.86 m
Builers of CHERUBINI 44 & 48. (2008) Norman Ave. Delran, NJ 08075 tel.856-764-5319 Fax: 856-764-754951 www.cherubiniyachts.com Years in Business: 1977 – present

Challenger Yachts Corp.
USA
8 models
10.01 - 15.34 m
Founded by Howard D. Stern (1929-2005). Challenger Yachts was located at Wilmington CA. It was known for its high standards of construction and was said to be the first builder in the industry to offer an unconditional hull guarantee. Years in Business: 1969 – 1980

Chaisson Boat Builders (USA)
USA
4 models
5.49 - 6.45 m
George L. Chaisson, well known American boat builder and designer of his day, made cabin cruisers, launches, skiffs, tenders, and all types of dories. The company was located at 9 Elmwood Road, Swampscott, MA, USA. No longer in business Years in Business: 1909 – 1954

Cay Cat Manufacturing Inc.
USA
2 models
3.81 - 5.49 m
Originally located at Boca Raton FL USA. No longer in business. Years in Business: 1964 – present

Catalina Yachts
USA
71 models
2.44 - 17.12 m
Founded by Frank Butler. In sheer numbers sold, Catalina Yachts is certainly the most successful builder of sailboats ever in the US, and possibly the world. Time line extract from the company’s website: July 1969-Catalina’s first model, the Catalina 22, is built in North Hollywood, CA. Company owner Frank Butler hopes to build 100 boats...

Cat Ketch Corp. (USA)
USA
4 models
8.31 - 13.72 m
Years in Business: 0 – present

CastleCraft
USA
2 models
3.35 - 3.35 m
PO Box #3 Braidwood, IL 60408 USA Tel. 888-274-8490 Email: info@Castlecraft.com Years in Business: 0 – present

Cascade Yachts/Yacht Constructors, Inc.
USA
0 models
In 1954, Tom Green, Merle Starr, Wade Cornwell, Jarvis Gould and Henry Morton decided to use a new material called fiberglass to build large sailboat hulls. To prove the strength of the material, a sample was laid-up and tested for strength. The final test was done by shooting bullets from different fire arms at it...

Cascade Yachts/Yacht Constructors
USA
8 models
6.99 - 12.95 m
Years in Business: – present

Carroll Marine
USA
26 models
7.72 - 18.32 m
Founded by Janice and Barry Carroll. Carroll Marine was a builder of high performance, series built offshore sailboats and custom race boats. More than 700 sail and powerboats were produced by the firm for a worldwide market. Years in Business: 1984 – 2003

Captiva Yachts (USA)
USA
4 models
5.45 - 10.59 m
Founded by Richard Watkins (of Watkins Yachts) and Kevin Pastor. Original address: 4501 Ulmerton Rd. Clearwater, Fl 33520 No longer in business Years in Business: 1984 – 1988

Capital Yachts Corp.
USA
24 models
4.8 - 12.5 m
Capital Yachts Corporation was founded when Jon Williams and Bill Smith bought only the tooling of the Newport Fleet from Elgin National Industries, (a New York based firm). Together, with the aid of designers Gary Mull and Cuthbertson & Cassian, they formed a new and updated fleet of Newport sailboats which were manufactured at their...

Cape Dory Yachts
USA
30 models
3.2 - 13.79 m
Cape Dory Yachts was founded by Andrew Vavolotis. The company was located in East Taunton, MA (USA). In the following 28 years, the company built over 2,800 sailboats ranging from 22 to 45 feet, and over 2,000 of the 19′ Typhoon and the 22′ Typhoon Senior, as well as the Cape Dory 10, which was...

Cape Cod Shipbuilding
USA
21 models
3.51 - 13.41 m
The History of Cape Cod Shipbuilding Co. (from Company website) http://www.capecodshipbuilding.com Myron and Charles Gurney were wagon manufacturers in the center of the town of Wareham. They built wagons for Tremont Nail and other established Wareham companies. When the rubber tire was invented, the Gurney Brothers looked to other manufacturing ideas. With a plant right...

Caliber Yachts (USA)
USA
11 models
8.38 - 14.81 m
Founded by George and Michael McCreary and located in Clearwater Florida USA. The first model was the CALIBER 28. This was followed by the 30, 33, 35, 40 and 47 all Micheal McCreary designs. Years in Business: 1980 – present

Cabo Rico (CR)
USA
13 models
11.03 - 17.07 m
The company was founded by John Schofield who built, most notably the Crealock designed TIBURON 36, launched in 1972. The company was taken over by Edi and Fraser Smith in the late 1980’s and expanded it’s the range of production. They also took over Cambria yachts, and continued to build the CAMBRIA 46 along with...

CSY (Caribbean Sailing Yachts)
USA
8 models
10.07 - 15.39 m
Founded by Jack Van Ost and located in Tampa Florida. Began as a chartering company. The 3 basic models were built for the charter trade but to higher standard than many others of this type. Years in Business: 1976 – 1981

C. E. Ryder
USA
18 models
4.27 - 11.89 m
C.E. Ryder was located in Bristol, RI, (USA) Best known as the builder of the Southern Cross and Sea Sprite line, but built a number of other models under contract. Years in Business: 1976 – 1990

Burger Boat Company (USA)
USA
1 model
23.52 - 23.52 m
Best known as a builder of large custom (mostly power) yachts. Early innovators in steel and aluminum construction. Still in business. (2010) Burger Boat Company 1811 Spring St. Manitowoc, WI 54220 920.684.1600 tel 920.684.6555 fax Years in Business: 1863 – present

Buchan Boat Co.
USA
2 models
6.92 - 11.28 m
Early Buchan Designs Bill Buchan Sr. was a legendary figure in Northwest sailing history with many years of experience in building small sailboats. In the mid-1940s he designed a 39 foot racing sailboat which would also be a good family cruising sailboat. It took him two years to build it in his spare time. He...

Bristol Yachts
USA
39 models
5.94 - 17.22 m
Clint Pearson launched Bristol Yachts in the fall of 1964 after he stepped out of the presidency of the Pearson Yachts, which had become a division of Grumman Allied Industries. After purchasing the assets of Sailstar Yachts, another manufacturer of small sailboats in the area, he also bought the Poppasquash Point boat yard and the...

Bridges Point Boatyard
USA
1 model
7.32 - 7.32 m
Designed by Joel White in 1984 for Wade Dow, over the next 25 years, 80 BP24s were built by Wade, his son and two others at the Bridges Point Boatyard in Brooklin, ME. In 2008, Wade stopped building them and put the molds into storage. Wade approached the John Williams Boat Co. in 2012 to...

Bravura Yachts Inc.
USA
2 models
6.4 - 9.12 m
www.bravurayachts.com (domain name no longer active – 2015) Years in Business: 1997 – present

Boston Whaler (USA)
USA
8 models
4.57 - 6.71 m
Boston Whaler, primarily a builder of powerboats but offered the Harpoon line of sailboats from 1977 – 1983. Years in Business: 1955 – present

Blue Jacket Yachts
USA
1 model
12.14 - 12.14 m
Purchased by Hake Marine in January 2016. Hake was subsequently purchased by Darrell and Leslie Allen, who also purchased Island Packet, in January 2017. All manufacturing for Blue Jacket Yachts was done at the Island Packet manufacturing facility in Largo Florida through 2021. All assets, tooling and brand of Blue Jacket Yachts was purchased from...

Blue Bouy Yacht Co.
USA
4 models
2.41 - 14.83 m
Founded by Paul Blue and builder of the DEL REY line of cruising yachts from 24 to 50 feet. They were located in Torrance CA (USA). NO LONGER IN BUSINESS. Years in Business: 1969 – 1981

Blanchard Boat Co. (USA)
USA
5 models
5.54 - 12.19 m
Founded by Norman J. Blanchard Sr.on the northeast side of Lake Union. It went on to become one of the best-known and respected boat shops in the northwest. In 1932, Blanchard and Ben Seaborn designed the BLANCHARD SENIOR KNOCKABOUT, a small cabin sloop, in response to comments made by local boaters about how the International...

Betts Boats (James Betts Enterprises, Inc.)
USA
2 models
7.97 - 11 m
Mailing address: P.O. Box 991 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Physical address: 416 34th Street Anacortes, WA 98221 Tel.(360) 299-2311 Contact@BettsBoats.com www.bettsboats.com Years in Business: 1970 – present

Beetle Inc.
USA
2 models
3.76 - 4.37 m
After the war, the Beetle family sold the rights to the Beetle Cat to Concordia Company of South Dartmouth, MA. In 1946 the Beetle Cat mold, which is still being used today, and many of the patterns were developed by Leo Telesmanick. Concordia eventually set up a separate Beetle Cat division, and in 1960 moved...

Beetle Boat Co.(USA)
USA
9 models
3.66 - 12.19 m
Located in New Bedford MA, USA, the company was well known for building commercial fishing vessels, whale boats, and Cape Cod catboats. Owner, Carl N. Beetle, was the inventor of glass fiber gel-coated boat molds and the catalyst spray gun. He later became one of the first fabricators in the US of fiberglass industrial equipment....

Bayliner (Buccaneer/US Yachts)
USA
29 models
5.36 - 12.65 m
Founded by J. Orin Edson who had been a dealer for small powerboats and motors since 1955. At some point he purchased the Bayliner name and began building sailing craft around 1970. It is said that Bayliner, which historically, had been a manufacturer of power boats, got in to the sailboat business in response the...

Barnett Boats (USA)
USA
4 models
3.4 - 4.22 m
Founded by John Barnett, designer and first builder of the BUTTERFLY class scow. First located in Libertyville, IL and then Kenosha, WI. The company was sold to Hedlund Industies in 1972 and production was moved to Green Lake, WI. In 2007, the assetts were purchased by Windward Boatworks of Middleton, WI. Years in Business: 1961...

Bangor Punta Corp.
USA
40 models
5.79 - 13.26 m
Bangor Punta Corporation (traded on the NYSE under BNK) was an American conglomerate and Fortune 500 Company founded in 1964. In 1966 it bought out both O’Day Corp. and Jensen Marine. Bangor Punta also owned a number of other well-known companies primarily in the pleasure craft, firearms and general aviation industries. It was acquired by...

Ballentines’s Boat Shop (USA)
USA
3 models
4.82 - 9.93 m
Ballentine’s Boat Shop, Inc. 1104 Route 28A~P.O. Box 457 Cataumet, MA 02534 PH: 508-563-2800 FX: 508-564-5412 EM: Amy_bbs@cape.com Years in Business: 1974 – present

Balance Catmarans
USA
5 models
13.5 - 17.78 m
Balance Catamarans are unique because they were designed solely for liveaboard performance voyaging by Anton Du Toit, Roger Hill, Jonathan Paarman, and Phillip Berman in close collaboration. Balance Catamarans are built in South Africa at Nexus Yachts in St. Francis Bay and Balance Catamarans Cape Town. USA: 385 W. Lancaster Ave, Suite 202, Haverford, PA...

Aquarius Sail Inc.
USA
7 models
5.18 - 9.68 m
E-Mail: info@aquarius-sail.com or sales@aquarius-sail.com www.aquarius-sail.com Telephone: 651-462-SAIL FAX: 651-462-7245 Mailing Address: Aquarius Sail Inc. 26568 Fallbrook Lane Wyoming, MN 55092 Aquarius Sail Inc. was established by Tom Haberman in the early 1970s to provide sail, trampoline, and canvas repair to Midwest sailors. Within a few years Aquarius Sail was not only doing sail repair, but...

American Sail Inc (USA)
USA
5 models
2.46 - 5.41 m
Founded by David Stanton. Stanton had previously been president of American Fiberglass (a division of General Recreation). In 1976 he purchased the Aqua Cat Catamaran line and left General Recreation to start American Sail, Inc. Since then, according to the company website, American Sail has built more than 30,000 small sailboats. American Sail Inc. 7350...

American Mariner Industries
USA
5 models
6.32 - 9.12 m
Founded by Arthur S. Henry. All models were designed by Henry, who held a patent for their unique recessed cabin sole (into the keel) that provided increased interior headroom. The sales literature referred to this feature as the “stabilizer keel”. As with so many other pleasure boat builders, AMI went bankrupt during the economic downturn...

American Fiberglass Corp.
USA
11 models
2.49 - 6.4 m
American Fiberglass Corporation, originally based in Norwalk, CT USA, was the builder of the AQUA CAT catamaran, one of the most successful small boats of it’s day. The AQUA CAT, because of it’s ingenuity of design, it’s exciting performance and reasonable cost, brought large numbers of people to the sport of sailing who may never...

Alsberg Brothers Boatworks
USA
3 models
8.31 - 11.3 m
Founded by Terry and Peter Alsberg. Terry had previously worked at Moore Sailboats, builder of the Moore 24. Carl Schumacher was commissioned to design their first boat, the Express 27 which was an instant hit. The location was Santa Cruz, CA USA. Years in Business: 1982 – 1988

Allmand Boats Inc.(USA)
USA
5 models
6.86 - 10.59 m
Fouded by John Allmand. Upon his death, control was assumed by his brother Tom. Address was: Allmand Boats Inc. 6969 West 20th Ave. Hialeah, FL 33014 No longer in business. Years in Business: 1965 – 1985

Allied Boat Company Inc. (USA)
USA
16 models
7.39 - 12.65 m
Allied Boat Company began as a partnership between Lunn Laminates (FG boat builder and owner of the molds for the SEAWIND 30), the yacht brokerage firm of Northrop & Johnson, and Thor Ramsing, a well known racing sailor. The company established its building site on Catskill Creek in Catskill, N.Y., just off the Hudson river...

Allen Boat Co. (USA)
USA
5 models
4.11 - 12.19 m
Founded by Tom Allen, a legend in the LIGHTNING class. 200 Cornwall Ave. Buffalo NY 14215, USA Phone: 716-842-0800 Fax: 716-842-0113 Email: allenboatco@allenboatco.com Years in Business: 1960 – present

Alerion Yachts (USA)
USA
6 models
6.1 - 12.34 m
1989 Custom Alerion Express 28 (hull no 1), designed by Carl Schumacher, is launched 1991 Alerion Express 28 first production runby Holby Marine 1992 Alerion Express 28 molds purchased byTPI. Hulls are resin-infused 1994 Hoyt Jib Boom and bulb keel added to Alerion Express 28 1996 Alerion Express 20 designed by Carl Schumacher 1997 Alerion...

Alden Yachts (USA)
USA
9 models
13.16 - 16.48 m
No longer in business. Years in Business: 0 – present

Alcort (USA)
USA
17 models
3.54 - 6.43 m
The name ALCORT derived from the nick names of it’s founders, Alex Bryan and Cortland Heyniger, both of Waterbury, Connecticut. They started in around 1941 building and selling SKEETER class iceboats. To provide year round work they decided to design and build a sailboat. This became the SAILFISH. (One story is that it was originally...

Alajuela Yacht Corp.
USA
4 models
10.06 - 16.38 m
Founded by Mike Riding and located in Huntington Beach CA. Alajuela was the name of town in Costa Rica where Riding met his wife. The first boat was the ALEJUELA 38, based on a William Atkins design. It is said that it took Riding nearly 4 years to contruct the molds. The company was later...

Advance Sailboat Corp. (USA)
USA
7 models
4.03 - 7.57 m
American builder of mostly dinghys and smaller, one-design sailboats. Founded by Ralph Kuppersmith, the company was first located at Parkville, MO; and later moved to Independence, MO. For a short time it was also known as Dolphin Sailboats. No longer in business. Years in Business: 1960 – 1980

Able Marine (USA)
USA
7 models
6.1 - 15.54 m
Able Marine was founded by master boat builder Crozer Fox. Located at Southwest Harbor, Maine (USA) No longer in business. Years in Business: 1977 – 2004

AMF Corp.
USA
20 models
3.58 - 8.03 m
AMF was founded in New York in 1900 as American Machine and Foundry, a manufacturer of industrial equipment for the tobacco industry. After World War II the company moved into the sport of bowling and AMF automated bowling equipment and bowling centers became profitable business ventures. During the late 1960s AMF expanded into other leisure...

J/Boats
USA
74 models
6.86 - 19.66 m
About The J/Boats story is the true realization of the «American dream. From garage assembly to 14,000 hulls in 40 countries in 40 years – this is the path of J/Boats – probably the most successful such enterprise in the world. History of the company The Johnston family business, J/Boats, traces its history back to...

Xquisite Yachts
USA
1 model
16.63 - 16.63 m

Tartan
USA
12 models
7.32 - 16.15 m
About History of the company American yachts Tartan are well known at home in the USA, but few people are familiar in other countries. Meanwhile, these original yachts have been produced more than half a century ago, and their cradle had real sailing legends – Charlie Britton and Olin Stephans himself. The first Tartans appeared...

Seaton
USA
1 model
15.59 - 15.59 m
About History of the company The American company Seaton Yachts, founded in 2005, designs and manufactures custom and semi-custom motorized trawler expedition yachts as well as sailing yachts. Seaton yachts are comfortable steel ice class yachts, which allow the owner to visit the most remote corners of the planet. In the portfolio of the founder...

Reliant Yachts
USA
4 models
12.19 - 15.24 m

Outsail
USA
1 model
18.7 - 18.7 m

Nordhavn Yachts
USA
1 model
17.5 - 17.5 m
About Company history The history of Nordhavn brand of the American company Pacific Asian Enterprises has developed very consistently. The future founding fathers Jim Leishman and Dan Streech started in 1973 as regular brokers working in the California Yacht Center. Later they started their own company and started boating from Taiwan. The partners have established...

Marlow-Hunter
USA
18 models
4.42 - 15.39 m
About Hunter Marine is a Florida cruise sailing yacht builder with over 40 years of history. Thanks to one of the founders of the brand, famous yachtsman Warren Lours, her models are traditionally known for their combination of excellent quality and relatively affordable price. Company history In the 1830s, sailors in New York knew Henry...

Lyman-Morse
USA
8 models
10.07 - 14.83 m

Laser Performance
USA
13 models
2.6 - 6.2 m
About Company history One of the largest manufacturers of small yachts and shells for relaxation on the water is counting down its history from a blueprint for a dinghyboard that Canadian designer Bruce Kirby sketched during a phone conversation with his friend and rival in a sailing race Ian Bruce in 1969. The Laser project...

Kinetic Catamarans
USA
3 models
16.5 - 18.9 m

Island Spirit
USA
3 models
11.58 - 15.77 m

Island Packet Yachts
USA
43 models
5.05 - 15.9 m
About Company history The American brand Island Packet Yachts was launched in 1979. Its founder, Bob Johnson, graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a degree in Shipboard «Devices and worked at Irwin Yachts and Endeavour Yachts yards for» some time until he decided to build boats according to his own designs. The brand...

Hinckley
USA
10 models
12.87 - 21.41 m
About Company history Hinckley has been manufacturing boats since 1928. The shipyard is known for its classic design and quality assembly. Even when all the boats were wooden, the ones made by Hinckley stood apart. There was something about the way they moved on the water – majestic, proud and graceful, they rocked their pennants...

HH Catamarans
USA
11 models
15.15 - 26.82 m
About History of HH Catamarans In 2012, the company embarked on a journey to redefine yachting excellence in Asia and beyond. Founded with a vision to elevate the world of sailing and leisure boating, HH Catamarans quickly established itself as a beacon of unwavering commitment to yacht quality and success. While collaborating with global giants...

Gunboat
USA
11 models
12.14 - 27.4 m
About History of the company The founder of the American brand Gunboat Peter Johnstone belongs to a family known in the sailing world. His father Rodney Johnstone created the J/24 class in 1975, which is now one of the most popular in the world. Since childhood Peter Johnstone, who is familiar with the yachting industry,...

Custom Boats
USA
1 model
19.7 - 19.7 m

Columbia Yachts
USA
55 models
5.49 - 17.22 m
About History of the company The famous American shipyard Columbia Yachts was born thanks to Richard Dick Valdes and Maurice v. Threinen, who founded Glass Laminates in 1958. At first the enterprise was engaged in manufacturing of fiberglass plastic and construction of a canoe. Later on the company transferred its experience in creating sailing yachts...

Catalina
USA
5 models
9.49 - 14.17 m
About Company history When Frank Butler founded Catalina Yachts in 1969 in California, he set out to build 100 boats. The success of the first Catalina 22, followed by Catalina 27 and Catalina 30, convinced the yard’s founder of the right direction. By 1975, 5,000 Catalina 22 was sold, by 1980 there were already 10,000...

Balance Catamarans
USA
10 models
13.5 - 23.65 m

Auster Yachts
USA
2 models
7.21 - 8.43 m
Vietnam

Seawind Catamarans (AUS)
Vietnam
11 models
4.2 - 16.1 m
Australian builder of catamarans founded by Richard Ward. Seawind Catamarans took over Corsair Marine (formerly of the USA) in 2010. Production of Corsair models was moved to Viet Nam. Tel +84 28 3873 3630 Sales Enquiry: info@seawindcats.com Customer Service Enquiry: customerservice@seawindcats.com Years in Business: 1983 – present

Corsair Marine
Vietnam
19 models
6 - 11.27 m
Originally located in USA. Purchased by Seawind Catamarans (AUS) in 2010. MANUFACTURING HEADQUARTERS 07 Go O Moi, Phu Thuan Ward, District 7 Ho Chi Minh City, VIET NAM Phone: +84 8 3873 3620 Fax: +84 8 3873 3621 Email: info@corsairmarine.com Tel +84 28 3873 3630 Sales Enquiry: info@corsairmarine.com Customer Service Enquiry: customerservice@corsairmarine.com Corsair Marine International...

SeaWind Catamarans
Vietnam
6 models
11.6 - 16.1 m

Corsair
Vietnam
10 models
6 - 11.27 m
About Company history Corsair Marine was founded in 1984 by John Walton, son of Sam Walton, founder of retail giant Walmart. The shipyard in San Diego began building sailing trimarans. Her first model was the Corsair F-27, designed by Ian Farrier. The uniqueness of the vessel was in its folding design: floats and mast were...