Who owns Cantiere delle Marche?

Majority control passed to CLP2, an investment vehicle linked to the Loro Piana family and Giovanni Cagnoli's family office, with the transition completed in 2026. Founders Vasco Buonpensiere and Ennio Cecchini remain shareholders and continue to lead the yard, so the company's direction and explorer focus have stayed consistent.

What should I check when buying a used explorer yacht?

Focus on the systems that make long-range cruising possible: steel hull and coatings, fuel and water systems, generator redundancy, stabilization and the tender-handling equipment. Ask for the cruising log and maintenance records to see how the yacht has actually been used. A surveyor familiar with steel explorers is strongly advisable.

Are Cantiere delle Marche yachts custom or semi-custom?

Mostly semi-custom. The yard builds on established platforms such as the Darwin Class, Flexplorer, RJ Class and Deep Blue, then tailors layout and finish to the owner. It also takes on one-off projects. Pre-owned buyers should compare individual yachts closely, as specifications can differ within the same line.

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About Cantiere delle Marche

The yard was founded in 2010 by Vasco Buonpensiere and Ennio Cecchini on Italy's Adriatic coast. From the start it focused on one idea: long-range explorer yachts, built in steel, that feel like proper yachts inside. That clarity has made Cantiere delle Marche one of the names most often mentioned when buyers begin looking at Italian explorers.

Its yachts are largely semi-custom, built on established platforms by designers such as Hydro Tec, Francesco Paszkowski and Horacio Bozzo, with one-off projects alongside. Typical features include generous fuel and storage capacity, large decks for tenders and toys, and interiors designed for months aboard rather than weekends.

Ownership changed recently. CLP2, an investment vehicle associated with the Loro Piana family and Giovanni Cagnoli's family office, became majority shareholder, with the transition completed in 2026. The two founders remain shareholders and continue to lead the company.

Cantiere delle Marche yacht models

The yard's ranges are defined by designer and character, with sizes spanning roughly 26 to 49 meters.

Darwin ClassHydro Tec-designed explorers that established the yard's reputation for sturdy, long-range semi-custom yachts.
FlexplorerA larger Hydro Tec line built around flexible open deck space, introduced in 2022.
RJ ClassExplorers designed by Francesco Paszkowski with a sleeker, more yacht-like profile.
Deep BlueA Horacio Bozzo-designed range that debuted in 2022, balancing explorer utility with a distinctive look.
Nauta Air (earlier line)Designed with Nauta Design; an earlier range that still appears on the brokerage market.

Cantiere delle Marche yachts for sale

Cantiere delle Marche yachts change hands both publicly and privately. There may be no Cantiere delle Marche in the current Reel Deal Yachts selection, but Daniel can search the wider market, including yachts that are not publicly listed.

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Buying a Cantiere delle Marche yacht

An explorer is only as good as its systems, so the survey deserves more depth than usual. Steel hull and coating condition, tank inspections, watermakers, fuel polishing, and the redundancy of generators and pumps all matter if the yacht will cruise remote waters. Ice class or other notations, where present, should be confirmed with the classification society.

Look carefully at where the yacht has actually been and how she has been used. Some Cantiere delle Marche yachts have covered serious distances; others have stayed close to the Mediterranean. Both can be good buys, but the maintenance story differs, and a yacht that has crossed oceans may have had more of her equipment replaced or upgraded along the way. Crew accommodation and the ability to support a longer season aboard are also worth weighing. The buying guide outlines survey and sea-trial steps.

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Selling a Cantiere delle Marche yacht

Explorers appeal to a specific buyer, and Cantiere delle Marche yachts have a loyal following within that group. Daniel values them against sold explorers of similar size and range, then adjusts for voyage history, refit work and equipment such as tenders and stabilization. His private valuation explains each adjustment plainly.

Marketing an explorer means reaching owners who plan real voyages: buyers in the United States, Northern Europe and Australia are all relevant. Daniel can run a worldwide campaign with cooperating brokers or a quiet off-market approach. A documented cruising log and clear photographs of machinery spaces and deck equipment make a meaningful difference. So does a clear account of any recent shipyard periods and the classification survey schedule, since explorer buyers tend to plan well ahead and want to know what lies in the next few years.

Cantiere delle Marche new builds

For clients commissioning a new Cantiere delle Marche, Daniel helps define itinerary, range, tender and toy requirements and crew needs before choosing a platform. He then coordinates between the client, the yard, the designer and an owner's representative through contract and construction.

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Why work with Daniel Grant

Daniel works independently at Reel Deal Yachts in Miami and spends much of his time in New York and the Mediterranean. For explorer owners, whose yachts may be anywhere in the world, a broker who travels and works across time zones is a practical advantage.

He is discreet, careful with facts and patient with long decisions, which suits a yacht bought for years of travel rather than a single season.