Yacht builders
The great yacht builders, by country.
Daniel Grant works with buyers and owners of yachts from the leading European, American and international builders. Each has its own heritage, its own following and its own place in the market; knowing them well is the foundation of good advice.
From fully custom superyacht yards to celebrated series builders and performance day boats, the directory below covers the builders Daniel's clients most often buy, sell and commission. Each page explains the builder's heritage and models, what to consider when buying or selling, and any of its yachts currently available through Reel Deal Yachts.
Italian yacht builders
Italian series-production Navetta, flybridge and coupé yachts from about 47 to 75 feet
Arcadia YachtsDesign-led composite motor yachts from about 18 to 35 meters
Azimut YachtsSeries-built motor yachts from about 12 to over 40 meters, part of the Azimut|Benetti Group
BagliettoSemi-custom and custom motor yachts, fast and displacement, from about 35 to 60 meters
BenettiSemi-custom series and fully custom motor yachts, from about 35 meters to large superyachts
Cantiere delle MarcheSteel-hulled explorer yachts, semi-custom and custom, from about 26 to 49 meters
CodecasaCustom steel and aluminum motor yachts, and fast aluminum yachts, from about 30 to 70 meters
Columbus YachtsCustom and semi-custom superyachts from about 40 meters, in composite and metal
CRNFully custom steel and aluminum superyachts, generally from about 50 meters upward
Custom LineSemi-custom composite and aluminum superyachts from about 30 to 50 meters
Ferretti YachtsSeries-built flybridge and crossover motor yachts, roughly 50 to 100 feet
ISA YachtsSporty semi-custom and custom motor yachts, from about 30 meters to large superyachts
MaioraSemi-custom flybridge and displacement superyachts from about 30 to 50 meters
MangustaSemi-custom open, fast-displacement and displacement superyachts
Pardo YachtsSeries-built walkaround day boats, GT cruisers and Endurance yachts, about 38 to 75 feet
Perini NaviLarge custom sailing yachts, generally from about 50 meters upward
PershingHigh-performance sport and open motor yachts, from about 50 feet to superyacht size
RivaLuxury open, sportfly and flybridge yachts and superyachts from about 8 to 54 meters
RossinaviFull-custom steel and aluminum motor yachts, roughly 40 to 70-plus meters
SanlorenzoMade-to-measure motor yachts and superyachts from about 24 to over 70 meters
Tankoa YachtsCustom and semi-custom superyachts from about 45 to 80 meters
VanDutchDesign-led luxury day boats, tenders and sport cruisers from about 32 to 75 feet
Dutch yacht builders
Semi-custom Limited Editions and full-custom superyachts from about 55 meters
FeadshipFully custom superyachts, from around 40 meters to well over 100 meters
Heesen YachtsSeries, semi-custom and custom steel and aluminum superyachts, mainly 50 to 60 meters, with custom builds to about 80 meters
Moonen YachtsSteel-hulled, long-range yachts of about 34 to 40 meters
OceancoCustom motor and sailing superyachts, typically 80 meters and above
Royal HuismanCustom sailing superyachts and select custom motor yachts, with refit and rigging services
Vanquish YachtsSemi-custom aluminum and composite sport yachts, chase boats and a flagship superyacht, from about 40 to 115 feet
Wajer YachtsDutch performance day boats, tenders and chase boats, from about 38 to 77 feet
German yacht builders
British yacht builders
British sports yachts and flybridge motor yachts for owner-drivers
Pearl YachtsBoutique flybridge motor yachts from about 60 to 95 feet
Princess YachtsBritish-built motor yachts, from sports yachts to super flybridge yachts
SunseekerBritish performance motor yachts, from sports yachts to semi-custom superyachts
Turkish yacht builders
Steel-hulled, full-displacement expedition yachts and explorer superyachts up to about 50 meters
NumarineSemi-custom explorer yachts from about 22 meters to superyacht size
Sirena YachtsLong-range semi-displacement motor yachts from about 48 feet to superyacht size
Turquoise YachtsCustom steel and aluminum superyachts, generally from about 40 meters to over 80 meters
American yacht builders
Premium runabouts and day boats from about 25 to 35 feet, with a classic mahogany heritage
Hinckley YachtsLuxury jet-drive picnic boats, sport boats and motor yachts from about 37 to 57 feet
Manari YachtsA new brand of fast, semi-custom motor yachts, launched with a 52-foot model
Viking YachtsSemi-custom sportfishing convertibles and motor yachts from about 38 to 90 feet
Westport YachtsSemi-custom composite motor yachts from about 112 to 172 feet
Taiwanese yacht builders
Other international yacht builders
A private conversation
Whichever builder you have in mind, Daniel can advise on value, availability and the yachts that never reach the public market.
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