Riva New Web Site

Riva presents its new web site.  An iconic brand since the mid twentieth century Riva started operating in 1842.  The start comes from Pietro Riva at the time a young ship builder who had just moved to Sarnico to repair boats after a storm hits the Bergamo province municipality. This eventually gave Pietro the trust of the locals and his relocation from Como to Sarnico, and the start of the Riva name.  The son of Pietro, Ernesto continued were his father left, and with an innovative spirit also started building small cargo and passenger ships with an internal combustion engine to service the area.  After World War One, Serafino the son of Ernesto takes the helm of the company and gives Riva the twist which will symbolize the future of the company, when he moves production away from commercial builds and starts building leisure powerboats.  In that 1920 and thirties Riva also competes with its boats, collecting a number of victories and speed records to its name. Just after World War Two in 1950 Carlo Riva, a man driven by great passion since his childhood for the sea and fast performing boats takes the helm of the company.  It was a time of economic recovery for Europe and Italy and Carlo created the status symbol wooden sport boats debuting in fifties with four models, and the Ariston being the model which becomes an icon, and is followed in that same year by the slightly larger twin engines Tritone.  Two years later in 1952 more iconic models arrive; Sebino, and the top selling 1029 made Florida, to arrive to the legendary Aquarama launched in 1962 and produced till 1996 and delivered in 784 hulls in its seven versions, which also include the legendary one-off fastest hull #268 Aquarama Lamborghini.  In 1956 Riva starts the collaboration with designer Giorgio Barilani who becomes exclusive and design manager in 1970 till 1996.  He is followed by Mauro Micheli, who becomes Barilani assistant in 1984, and takes over design in 1991 debuting with the 58 Bahamas, and designing all Riva boats and yachts since then.  In 1969 another important step happened at Riva when it enters fiberglass production, first with the 20 Bahia Mar and 25 Sport Fisherman, both models licensed from Bertram, but modified into luxurious cruising boats with the Riva element of design and finishing. Other iconic models will follow in the seventies; from the small Rudy of 5.87 meters which is as at today the most produced fiberglass Riva with 364 units sold, to the St. Tropez a fast open sport cruiser of nine meters and second of the best sold fiberglass builds with 317 units, and the Superamerica which started as a 42 model and evolved over time to a 45, 48, 50, 50 Special, and 50 High Performance. A total of 251 Superamerica's will be built from 1973 to 1993.  A unique model in the Riva story is the 2000 with hull designed by Italian sixties and seventies performance powerboat legend Renato Sonny Levi.  The 2000 will launch in 1975 and is built till 1982.  Following Carlo Riva selling of the company to US fiberglass producer giant Whittaker in 1969, Riva will have some ownership changes from British Vickers in 1988, and Stellican from 1998 till 2000.  The today owner Ferretti Group has owned Riva since 2000, and apart developing iconic models; the Aquariva which inherits the Aquarama status in a fiberglass construction, the Rivarama, and Rivale.  Ferretti Group has also been clever in taking the Riva into the bigger sizes; 85 Opera in 2003, 115 Athena in 2005, to the aluminium built Mythos 122 in 2014, to the steel built 50Metri in 2019, the 54Metri in 2025, and the upcoming seventy meter 70Metri set to launch in 2028.  Today Riva builds nineteen models divided into four lines; Open, Sportfly, Flybridge, and SuperYachts which start with the 27 foot El Iseo, and go up to the still in construction seventy meter 70Metri.  Riva new web site is available in English, Italian, Chinese, Spanish, Russian, French, Portuguese, Japanese, and German languages and takes you around with the following buttons; Yachts, Superyachts Division, Riva Legend, Riva - The Movies, Riva World, Shipyards, Boats Anatomy, News and Events, Dealer Network, and Contacts.  Riva is also on social media with bottom right buttons taking you to its; Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Linkedin, Pinterest, X, and TikTok. 
www.riva-yacht.com

Production and Ownership story:

Corsaro 5,29 m 1950-55 (40) 

Tritone 1950-57 (258)

Scoiattolo 4,27 m 1950-57 (133)

Ariston 6,25 m 1st Series 1950-66 (1012) *includes 2nd/3rd series

Sebino 5,08 m 1952-57 (119)

Florida 5,5 m 1952-69 (1029) *includes Super Florida

Giorgio Barilani design 1956

Super Florida 5,85 m 1959-69 (1029) *includes Florida

Aquarama 8.02 mt 1st series 1962-66 (281) *includes 2nd/3rd series  

Super Aquarama 8,28 m/8,50 m  1963-70/71 (203)

Junior 5,7 1966-72 (626)

Ariston 6.25 mt 2nd Series (1012) *includes 1st/3rd series

Aquarama 8.02 mt 2nd series 1966-69 (281) *includes 1st/3rd series

Ariston 6.25 mt 3rd series 1968-74 (1012) *includes 1st/2nd series

Aquarama 8.72 mt 3rd series 1969-71 (281) *includes 1st/2nd series

Olympic 6,55 m 1969-83 (274)

1970 Whittaker ownership

20 Bahia Mar 1970-76 (150)

25 Sport Fisherman 1970-78 (206)

Aquarama Lungo 8,50 m 1972 (7)

Rudy 5,87 m 1972-86 (364)

Aquarama Special 1972-96 (277)

42 Superamerica 1973-76 (251) *includes all Superamericas from 42 to 50HP

Summertime 34 1973-84 (86)

2000 11,28 m 1975-82 (54)

45 Superamerica 76-78 (251) *includes all Superamericas from 42 to 50HP

Portofino 34 1976-79 (38)

St.Tropez 9,52 m 1976-92(317)

48 Superamerica 1979-81 (251) *includes all Superamericas from 42 to 50HP

Bravo 38 1979-91 (155)

Montecarlo 66 1981 (1)

42 Malibu 1981-85 (25)

42 Caribe 1981-85 (24)

Superamerica 50 1982-85 (251) *includes all Superamericas from 42 to 50HP

Corsaro 60 1982-89 (43)

Diable 50 1984-89 (31)

Black Corsair 60 1985-91 (12)

Superamerica 50 Special 1986-88 (251) *includes all Superamericas from 42 to 50HP

1988 Vickers ownership

Coral 45 1988-91 (8) 

Furama 58 1988-95 (15)

Tropicana 43 1988-97 (53)

Superamerica 50 HP 1989-92 (251) *includes all Superamericas from 42 to 50HP

20 Corsaro 1989-91 (12)

51 Turborosso 1989-91 

Ferrari 10,58 mt 1990-92 (40)

Gitano 31 1991-94 (23)

29 m 1991 (1)

Mauro Micheli design 1991

Bahamas 58 1991-94  

Antalya 43 1993-95 (4)

Thalassa 52 1994-96 (9)

Gitano 33 1995-96 (12)

Bahamas 60 Special 1994-98

Aquarius 54 1995-98 (20)

Aquastar 54 1997-99 (14)

24 Opera 1997-2001 (2)

1998 Stellican ownership

21 Dolce Vita 1998-2003 (20+-)

2000 Ferretti Group ownership

84 Cantata 2000-02 (3)

72 Splendida 2000-04

Aquariva 2000-09

59 Mercurius 2001-06

85 Opera 2003-08 (10)

52 Rivale 2004-16 (150)

68 Ego 2005-07

115 Athena 2005-13 (9)

75 Venere 2006-10

Aquariva Cento 2006 (10)

Rivarama 2006-10

56 SportRiva 2007-12

68 Ego Super 2008-11

63 Vertigo 2008-16

92 Duchessa 2008-15 (9)

85 Opera Super 2009-12 (9)

86 Domino 2009-14 (22)

Aquariva Super 10.07 m 2010-

Aquariva Gucci 10.07 m 2010 (10)

Aquariva by Marc Newson 10.07 m 2010-11 (22)

27 Iseo 2011-24

75 Venere Super 2011-15

Rivarama Super 2011-18

63 Virtus 2011-17

Mythos 122 2014 (1)

88 Florida 2015-24 (6) *86 Miami project

88 Domino Super 2015-19 (15)

76 Perseo 2015-20 *76 Coupe project

76 Bahamas 2016-21

Rivamare 11.88 mt 2016-25 (100

100 Corsaro 2016-21 (16)

56 Rivale 2017-25 *56 Open project

110 Dolcevita 2018- (30

66 Ribelle 2018- (26

90 Argo 2019-26 (35)

50Metri 2019-25 (3)

48 Dolceriva 2019- (34

88 Folgore 2020- (25

76 Perseo Super 2021-

68 Diable 2021-

Anniversario 10.07 m 2022 (18)

76 Bahamas Super 2022-

102 Corsaro Super 2022- (20

130 Bellissima 2022- (8

82 Diva 2023- (17

Iseo Super 8.24 m  2025-

58 Capri 2025-

Cento 11.88 m 2025-26 (12)

54Metri 2025- (1

Aquariva Special 10.07 m 2025-

112 Dolcevita Super 2025- (

96 Argo Super 2026-

56 Rivale Super 2026-

The 20 Bahia Mar enters Riva in fiberglass production in 1970.

Sanlorenzo New Web Site

Italian motor and super yacht builder Sanlorenzo presents its new World wide web showroom. Sanlorenzo was founded in 1958 by Gianfranco Cecchi and Guiliano Pecchia at Viareggio, with the first premises being at the Canottieri Berchielli.  In 1972 Giovanni Janetti takes over Sanlorenzo who renews the production and range with the 16,5 and 20 Vetrorovescio as designed by Paolo Caliari.  From its founding till 1985 the company builds it's cruisers and yachts in wood, but in 1985 Sanlorenzo launches the 57 its first fiberglass build.  From the 57 Sanlorenzo will start switching gradually all its range into fiberglass construction, 55 Sport in 1987, and the 80 in 1988 are the first three models built in gross reinforced plastic material. The Sanlorenzo 80 will remain a flagship for a couple of years up until 1995 when the 100 is launched.  In 1999 Sanlorenzo moves to a new yard in Ameglia, La Spezia. The new Ameglia yard is also ISO 14001 certified. 2005 marks a change of leadership at Sanlorenzo when Massimo Perotti takes over from Giovanni Janetti.  In the same year Sanlorenzo opens a new Viareggio production site which will be dedicated to the larger yachts.  2007 is an important year for Sanlorenzo with the launch of the new SD92 presenting the Semi Displacement line, and the first 40 Alloy model which is also its first aluminium built yacht. This last apart being the new Sanlorenzo flagship up till 2010 will receive three important awards from Showboats and World Superyacht. In 2010 Sanlorenzo launches another larger flagship the 46Steel, which is also the first Sanlorenzo build with steel metal hull.  New flagships come again in 2017 with the 52Steel, in 2019 with the 64Steel, and in 2025 with the 74Steel.  In 2017 Sanlorenzo presents the modern cross over sporty explorer SX line with the SX88 model, and is followed by the SX76 a year later.  In 2022 Sanlorenzo enters into the super sport yacht segment with the SP line and the SP110, which is followed in 2024 by the smaller SP92.  Today Sanlorenzo continues its semi-custom approach and builds about fifty motor, and super yachts a year.  The current Sanlorenzo line up is divided in the Superyacht, which is divided in the four; Alloy Line, Steel Line, Explorer Line, X-Space Line, and Yacht range; SL Line, SD Line, SX Line, SP Line and SHE which build yachts from the SX76 up to the 74 Steel, totalling 25 models.  The new Sanlorenzo website takes you around with the following buttons; Yachts, Brand, and Arts and Culture.  Sanlorenzo is also on social media with lower right page buttons taking you to its Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, and YouTube pages.

www.sanlorenzoyacht.com

Production History:

Aquila m 7,80

SuperAquila m 8,40

Kumara m 10,80

Garduda m12,10

SuperGaruda m 12,10 1967-70

Anarua m 14,20 1969

SuperAnarua m 14,20 1969

15 1969-83  Paolo Caliari design

40 1970-73

60 1971-75

1972 Giovanni Janetti ownership

48S 1972-80  

13,80 1973-80

16.50 Vetrorovescio 1974-78

20 Vetrorovescio 1975-80

18 1976-80

16.50 1979-84 *project 16

22 1980-86

19 1981-84

20 1984-87

57 1985-93  fiberglass construction / Della Rolle design

55 Sport 1987-91

80 1988-94 (16)

70 1989-93 *project 68

70 second version 1994-96

62 1994-99

100 1995-2008 (20)

82 1995-2004 (60) includes sl82

72 1997-2004

88 2000-04 (26) *includes sl88

108 2004-14 (18)

2005 Massimo Perotti ownership

SL62 2005-14  

SL72 2005-14

SL82 2005-14 (60) *includes 82

SL88 2005-10 (26) *includes 88

SD92 2007-19 (24)  Francesco Paszkowski design

40 Alloy 2007-19 (10)

SD122 2008-20 (8)

SL104 2009-2015 (15) *sl100 project

44Steel 2010 (1)

46Steel 2011-15 (7)

SL94 2011-13 (10)

SL96 2014-20 (16)

SL118 2014-20 (12)

SD112 2014-20 *SD110 project (19)

SD126 2015-23 (18)

460Exp 2015-18 (4)

SL86 2015-24 (50)  Mauro Micheli design

SL106 2015-21 (21)

SL78 2016-24 (29) *SL76 project

52Steel 2017- (10

SX88 2017- (82

500Exp 2018- (8

44 Alloy 2018- (13

SL102 Asymmetric 2018-21 (12)  Zuccon design

SX76 2018- (70 *sx72project

64Steel 2019- (4

SL96 Asymmetric 2019- (29

SD96 2020- (30

SX112 2020-25 (16)

62Steel 2021- (3

SL90 Asymmetric 2021- (30

SL106 Asymmetric 2021-25 (15)

SL120 Asymmetric 2022- (16

SD118 2021- (22

SP110 2022- (9

SD90 2022- (19

57Steel 2023-25 (5)

SX100 2023- (10

50Steel 2024- (3

SL86 Asymmetric 2024- (9

SP92 2024- (10

SD132 2024- (6

SX 120 2025- (7

SL110 Asymmetric 2025- (6

74Steel 2025- (3 

SHE 25.2m 2026- (7

The Sanlorenzo 57 marks the start and switch to fiberglass production

Caribbean Boats New Web Site

Caribbean Boats presents its new web site.  Caribbean boats was founded in 1958 by Arch Spooner, first under International Plastics and then renamed as International Marine.  Arch Spooner is known as a pioneer in Australian boat building, and the first to introduce fiberglass boat building down under.  In the sixties International Marine will start building Bertram boats under licence.  In the eighties the Bertram licence agreement is ended, with the new line of boats named Caribbean.  In March 2025 Caribbean boats was purchased by Maritimo led by other down-under boat building legend Bill Barry-Cotter.  Caribbean Boats currently offers two models; the 27F Flybridge and 40F Flybridge which both debuted this 2026 year.  Caribbean Boats new web site takes you around with the following buttons; Our Story, Models, Experience, News, Find a Consultant, and Enquiry.  Caribbean Boats is also on social media with both links taking you to its Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube pages.

www.caribbean-boats.com

Production History;

2025 Maritimo ownership

40F Flybridge 2026-

27F Flybridge 2026-

Bering Yachts New Web Site

Bering Yachts presents its new web site.  Bering was founded in 2007 by Alexei Mikhailov along with Alexander Obidin.  Bering starts by building steel made semi custom explorer style yachts in China launching its first model the 50 in 2009.  The 50 is followed by the 55 a year later, with Bering entering 24 meters plus with the 80 in 2016.  Larger Bering keep on coming as it launches the B145 in 2022, with this to be followed by the larger B165 currently in construction in two units, with the first unit set to be delivered in 2028.  In 2017 Bering will move its production facilities in Antalya, Turkey and with this also change its scoop to building larger 24 meters super yachts vessels.  In 2022 Bering adds a new yacht building facility in the Burgas, on the Black Sea of Bulgaria.  Currently Bering builds thirteen models divided into four lines; Expedition Catamarans, Shallow Draft Explorer, Explorer Yachts under 24 meters, Explorer Super Yachts with its entry level model being the BC60 and going up to the B165.  Bering new web site takes you around with the following buttons; Models, Being Fleet, Company, News, and Contact.  Bering its also on social media with right bottom page buttons taking you to its Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube pages.

www.beringyachts.com

Production History;

50 2009 (1)

55 2010 (1)

60 2012 (1)

65 2013- (4

80 2016 (1)

70 2019-22 (2)

77 2021- (1

76 2022 (1)

145 2022- (1

92 2022- (1

72 2024- (3

88 2024- (4

121 2024 (1)

78 2026-

BC60 2026- (2

Windy New Web Site

Windy presents a new World wide web showroom. Founded in 1966 by Hugo Vold, Windy has had a slow but important expansion over the years and decades, becoming the known, respected and wall spoken builders from Scandinavia, and becoming famous for the handling and sea capability, of its sport cruisers and yachts.  In 1992 Windy purchased Draco, the 1963 founded competitor.  At first Windy drops most of the models, keeping only three units, only to return three small models in 1999 to 2002. Since 2010 Windy is owned by Periscopus holdings, which apart boat building has interests in Hotels, Media, Property, and Publishing.  Today Windy offers fourteen models divided into the two Yacht Tender Chase Boats and Representation Models and start from the SR26 and go up to the still in project SR77. Windy's new website takes you around with the following buttons: Yacht Tender Chase Boats, Yacht Tender Refit, Representation Models, Contact.  Windy is also on social media with bottom right buttons taking you to its; Instagram, Linkedin, YouTube, TikTok pages.

www.windy.no

Production History;

22 Daycruiser 1966-88  Jan Herman Linge design

24 Daycruiser  196-

24 Cabin Cruiser 196-

Junior 6,60 m 197-

22 Snekke 197-

22 Funcabin 197-

22 Halfcabin 197-

24 Midcabin 197-

24 Halfcabin 197-

27 Daycruiser 197-

30 Daycruiser 1973-

27 Cabincruiser 1979-85

22 Sport 1984- (400)

23 Fun Cab 198-

25 Fun Cab 1982-

26 Snekke 1985

7500 198-

7800 198-

8000 FC/CC 198-

8600 Mid Cab 198-

8800 FC/CC 198-

9800 FC/CC 1985-91 (185)

9900 FC/CC 1992-93 (14)

11600 1992-

5900 Fisherman

9000 FC/CC

Oceancraft 845

Oceancraft 760

Oceancraft 761

Oceancraft 620

31 Scirocco 1994-97

33 Mistral

35 Hardtop

40 Bora 

31 Tornado 

35 Mistral

36 Grand Mistral 1994-97

41 Typhoon 1996-98

42 Grand Bora

43 Typhoon 1998-2007

37 Grand Mistral 1998-2011

37 Hardtop 1998-2011

28 Ghibli 1998-2011

32 Scirocco 1999-2005

25 Mirage 2001-04

34 Khamsin 2001-13

58 Zephyros 2003-12

32 Grand Tornado 2005-11

33 Scirocco 2006-

52 Xanthos 2006-

53 Balios 2007-

44 Chinook 2008-12

48 Triton 2008-14

2010 Percipus Holdings Ownership

40 Maestro 2010- *39 Sport Cruiser project

SR52 Blackbird 2010- *T52 Super Tender project

31 Zonda 2011-21

26 Kharma 2012-18

29 Coho 2013-23

45 Chinook 2013-18

39 Camira 2014-22

27 Solano 2017-24

46 Cinook 2018-20

SR44 Blackhawk 2020- *project SR43 Blackhawk

37 Shamal 2020-

32 Grand Zonda 2022-

34 Alize 2022-

SLR/SR 60 2022-

40 Camira RS 2023-

29 Huracan 2024-

SR40 2025-

Windy arrives in 1966 with the 22 Daycruiser

AvA Yachts New Web Site

Ava Yachts presents its new web site.  AvA Yachts was founded in 2005 by Atilla Kucukdiker, a graduate in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Istanbul Technical University.  Atilla began his career in Istanbul, at first focusing on the design and engineering of steel structures for commercial ships, most notably chemical tankers. In 2002 Atilla pursued his passion for yacht design and construction by starting his own business in Antalya, officially establishing AvA Yachts in 2005.  At first Ava Yachts was a naval architecture and engineering firm, with the Turkish yacht builder debuting in construction in 2019 as it launched the first Kando110, which was followed by a second hull in 2022, and the Kando85 this year.  Currently AvA Yachts offers eight models divided in the two Kando and Voyage series which start with the just launched Kando85 and go up to the Kando150 XL which is still a project.  AvA Yachts new website takes you around with the following buttons; AvA Yachts, Kando Series, Voyage Series, Company and Shipyard, News and Events, and Contact.  AvA Yachts is also on social media with bottom page buttons taking you to its; Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Twitter, and YouTube pages. 

www.avayachts.com

Production History:

Kando110 2019- (2

Kando85 2026- (3

Voyage 90 2026- (2

Wajer New Web Site

Wajer presents its new web site. Wajer was founded in 1992 by Dorus Wajer a previous employer at Atmos Ventilation Techniques in Uden, a ventilation specialized company.  In 1990 the 36 year old Dorus will leave Atmos and starts the design and build of the seven meters Captain Launch in that year.  The seven meter Captan Launch will debut in 1992 and will be produced till 2021 and is followed by the Vripack designed classic sport-boat looking Osprey 37 in 2005, and then the smaller Osprey 34 in 2010.  In 2013 the Osprey 37 replacement the Wajer 38 arrives, with this added with the S version in 2015.  In 2016 Wajer debuts the 55 model, with this outsized by the 77 in 2021.  In 2019 Dorus son Dries, who started as managing director two years before takes charge of Wajer.  Today Wajer offers nine models which start from the 38 and go up to the 77, with its latest model being the second version of the 55 which arrived in the fall of 2024.  Wajer new website takes you around with the following buttons; Models, Pre-owned, Owners, Charter, and About.  Wajer is also on social media with bottom right buttons taking you to its Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Linkedin, and Pinterest pages.

www.wajer.com

Production History;

Osprey 37 2005-12

Osprey 34 2010-17

38 2013-10

38 S 2015-19

55 2016-2024

55 S 2018-25

55 HT 2019-25

38 Mk.II 2020-

38 S Mk.II 2020- 

77 2021-

44 2023-

55 Mk.II 2025-

Wajer Osprey 37 arrives in 2005

Nordhavn New Web Site

Nordhavn famous for its line of explorer yachts and cruisers presents its new web site.  Nordhavn was founded in 1988, with its first model the 46 launched in 1989.  But the company history started in 1973 when Jim Leishman and Dan Streech meet in a brokerage firm and start building the foundations for what in time will become first the Pacific Asian Enterprises up to what will be the North Harbor English translation of Nordhavn.  Interesting first anecdote come on the launch of the first Nordhavn 46 is that Cruising World magazine declined its advertisements, and builder Ta Shiing from Taiwan declined to build it.  In fact it will be Tsai Wan Sheu in Taiwan who will build the first Nordhavn model. For the second Nordhavn model the 62 the American Asian company will have to wait two years launched in the dark period of boating known as the American 10% Luxury Tax.  A 50 in 1995, and a 56MS a year later were the next Nordhavn models to come after the luxury tax was ended.  2007 marked an important year for Nordhavn with the company building its first super 24 meters plus yacht 86 model, and a year later to this the opening of its new building facility located in Xiamen China.  Nordhavn current line up offers sixteen models from the entry level 46MkII to the 120 flagship. The new Nordhavn web site takes you around with the following buttons; Models, News, Sales, Company, Community, Resources, and Contacts.  Nordhavn is also on social media with bottom page buttons taking you to its Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Linkedin pages.  

www.nordhavn.com

Production History;

46 1989-2003 (82)

62 1991-2007 (35)

50 1995-2006

40 1999-2003 (45)

57 1999-2007 (38)

35CP 2001-05 (24)

47 2003-08 (60)

40II 2004-18 (69)

43 2004- (41

72 2004-19 

55 2005-09 

64 2006-19 

76 2006-

86 2007- (10

75EYF 2008-

52 2009- (82

60 2009- (84

68 2009- (41 *68FPH project

63 2011- (19

120 2013- (1

59 Coastal Pilot 2016-

96 2016- (18

Lanzarote 76 2016 

100 2018 (2) *96 Extended project

41 2020-26 (44)

475 2020- (47

80 2021- (5

625 2023- (7

71 2023- (4

51 2024-26 (10)

46MkII 2026-

Nordhavn debut with its 46 model in 1989

Baia New Web Site

Baia presents it's new website.  Founded in March 1961 at first named as Cantieri Mericraft in Naples, building wooden day speed boats.  In 1968 Mericraft will move in a shed at the sea-town village of Baia, to the West of Naples.  In 1971 the Capasso family, brings a wooden 27 meter sail yacht to refit at Mericraft in Baia, but after one year the works are not progressing as the boating sector is in big crises and the Mericraft workers go on work strike.  At the end of 1972 the Capasso family takes over the shipyard, renaming it to Cantieri di Baia - Mericraft.  The first model to come from the new ownership is the Kabul 9.90 meter flybridge cruiser, this is soon followed by the first of the legendary models which made the Baia story, the Pascia gozzo.  The seven meter Pascia is also the first fiberglass build from Baia and also featured an innovative hydraulic cockpit table which transformed the settee into a sun-pad.  The Pascia is followed by other iconic models, from the Jeroboam it's first sport cruiser, which brings the premises of the B81, which will be renamed as B40 and is Baia best selling boat to date, produced in 106 units in an eleven year production run.  In 1980 Baia also debuts the B33 the first production boat to use the surface drives propulsion system by Arneson.  In 1983 Baia launched another iconic classic, the B50 with hull shape designed by legendary boat builder and racer Don Aronow, with its under water shape very much dedicated to surface drives propulsion. Three years pass and the B60 one of the Worlds largest open sport yachts of the time is also launched.  A pursuit in larger size will take six years to come as in 1992 Baia goes above 24 meters and launches the B80, this is followed in the same year by the one off 105 flybridge super yacht for US client Ivana Trump, which is still as at today the Naples yard largest build.  In the end nineties Baia continues to show is innovative spiritt as it presents it's removable hard top system debuting in 1998 with the 48 Flash.  The removable hard-top system is followed on the larger models up the 73 Magnifica.  In 2003 Baia debuts its folding upwards disappearing patio door on the 78 Atlantica, this used on larger and smaller models.  In 2008 Baia produced the largest glassed hard-top in the yachting industry as it debut its new One Hundred flagship.  Baia has also always given great emphasis to competitions winning the following; 1990 Venezia - Monte Carlo with the B50, Viareggio-Monte Carlo-Viareggio 2007 with the 63 Azzurra, Viareggio-Monte Carlo-Viareggio 2008 with the 54 Aqua, and Powerboat Endurance Super Sport Class World title in 2010 with a sponsored Donzi Z-38. In Spring 2016 following the great recession Baia closes its doors, and after some years of speculation relaunches in 2024 Baia but moving its production to Pisa and debuting with the new Atlantica 84 model, and the project for an up coming Magnifica 112.  The current Baia range offers two models; the Atlantica 84 and the Magnifica 112.  Baia new web site is takes you around with the following buttons; Yachts, History, News and Events, and Contacts.  Baia is also is on social media with bottom page buttons taking you to its Facebook, Instagram, and Linkedin pages. 

www.baiayacht.com

Production History:

Kabul 9.90m 1973-76

Pascia 7.90m 1976-80

Dorado  sf 12m 1977-82

Jeroboam 12m 1977-79

Califfo 7.90m 1978-80

Pop Corn 8.30m 1978-83

Jeroboam S 12m 1979-80

B81 12.08m 1980-86 (106) *includes B40

26 Off 1980-

28 Off 1980-

B33 1981-87

Data 80 15.10m 1981-82

B50 1983-91 (50+)

B60 1985-

B40 1986-91 (106) *includes B81

B60Y 1988-92

B49 1990-95

B80 1992-98 (10)

B43 1991-95

105 One Off 1994 (1)

43 Zero 1995-2001

46 Bimini 1995-97

73 Magnifica 1998-2001

48 Flash 1998-14 (100+)

63 Azzurra 1999-14 (47

80 Panther 2001-03 (4)

54 Aqua 2002-14

78 Atlantica 2003-10 (9)

43 One 2006-14

70 Italia 2007-14

One Hundred 2008-15 (6)

B50 Cinquanta 2010-14

80 Atlantica 2014 (1)

Atlantica 84 2024- (2

Kabul the first production boat of Baia

Grady-White New Web Site

Grady-White presents its new web site.  Grady-White was founded by Glen R. Grady and Don F. White in 1959, two persons of different backgrounds yet similar inspirations.  Glen Grady was a boat builder who made his apprenticeship at Thompson Boats, working first with Racine Boat Works, he will move to Chris-Craft and then at Cruisers Inc in 1953.  Don White started up as a hardware store owner, he expanded into automobile dealerships, then in real estate development building the Holiday Inn in Greenville, and then becoming a boat dealer.  The boat dealership and Don becoming a Cruisers dealer will eventually set a meeting with Glen Grady.  From this first meet things will evolve and in 1958 GandW Boat Inc is created with Don White as President and Glen Grady as the boat builder. In a very short time GandW Boat Inc will become Grady-White Boats as it begins its business in the old Star Warehouse No. 2, a former tobacco storage facility on Albemarle Avenue in Greenville, South Carolina.  As Glen will move from Oconto he will bring Ronald Peterson an alumni at Cruisers as designer and engineer, with Grady-White debuting with the clinker built 17-foot Hatteras, and the 16-foot Pamlico runabouts.  The first four models produced were the 17' Hatteras sold in February 1960, and by that year the company employed 38 persons, launching the 20-foot Atlantic offshore capable boat by the year end, and set up a plan to produce up to one thousand boats a year.  By 1965 Grady-White will be building thirteen models up to the 3300 Caribbean Custom Cruiser, it's biggest model for some decades.  Following financial difficulties in 1968, Grady-White is purchased by Eddie Smith Junior.  In that year Grady-White also debuted its first fiberglass boat with the Capri, a seventeen foot trimaran, this is followed by the 21 Chesapeake and the 21 Nassau.  The seventies are all about transformation for Grady-White as it fully switches to fiberglass construction, with focus staying on entry level runabout fish able boats added with integrated creature comforts in the design.  Worth of note Grady-White models are the 204 Overnighter which introduces it still till today cabin design, and the 1978 Tarpon 190 the first dual-console boat.  In the eighties Grady-White expands its cabin feature sportfish cruising boats, and in 1989 presents the SeaV² hull as designed by Raymond C. Hunt.  For building a bigger boat to the ten meters 3300 Caribbean from the mid sixties Grady-White will have to wait four decades and till 2005 as it debuts the Express 360, overtaken by its evolution the Express 370 in 2014, and its current flagship the Canyon 456 in 2019.  As dual console's boats Grady-White will not only introduce the genre to boating in 1978, but also make it as important as its gets building the biggest dual console with the Freedom 375 in 2014 and the Freedom 415 in 2024.  Today Grady White offers thirty models, divided into five lines; Center Consoles, Dual Consoles, Walkaround Cabins, Express Cabins, and Coastal Explorers with the line starting from the Fisherman 180 and goes up to the Canyon 456, with its latest model being the 321 Coastal Explorer which debuted in early 2026.  Grady-White new website takes you around with the following buttons; Models, Build, Why Grady, Owners, and Locate Dealer.  Grady-White is also on social media with bottom page buttons taking you to its Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube pages.

www.gradywhite.com

Production History; *cabin boats only

20 Atlantic 1960- *Ronald Peterson design *wood clinker build

22 Chesapeake- 1961-

27 Catalina 1965-

28 Gulfstream 1965-

3300 Caribbean Custom Cruiser 1965-

1968 Eddie Smith Jr ownership

21 Chesapeake 1969- *fiberglass build 

21 Nassau 1970-77

204 Overnighter 1975-1992

240 Offshore 1980-90

Seafarer 226/228 1982-92

255 Sailfish 1986-89

Gulfstream 232 1987-2018

280 Marlin 1989-94 *Raymond C.Hunt design

255 Sailfish (ii) 1990-92

244 Explorer 1992-95

208 Adventure 1993-

Seafarer 226/228 (ii) 1993-2011

272 Sailfish 1994-2000

268 Islander 1995-2001

Tournament 223 1995-2002

Marlin 300 1995-2018

248 Voyager 1996-2002

F-26 Tigercat 1997-2000

265 Express 2000-05

270 Islander 2001-05

Express 330 (i) 2001-07

Sailfish 282 2001-08

258 Voyager 2002-08 *258 Journey project

Express 360 2005-13

Express 305 2007-15

Express 330 (ii) 2008-14

Canyon 336 2008-

Chesapeake 290 2009-15

Freedom 307 2009- *Tournament 307 project

Canyon 366 2010-14

Freedom 335 2013-

Express 370 2014-

Freedom 375 2014-

Canyon 376 2015-24

Express 330 (iii) 2015-25

Freedom 325 2018-

Canyon 456 2019-

Freedom 415 2024-

Canyon 386 2025-

Express 340 2026-

Grady-White third model is the 20 Atlantic, it's first cabin boat

Arcadia Yachts New Web Site

Arcadia Yachts from Naples Italy presents its new website.  Founded in 2009 by still CEO Ugo Pellegrino, Arcadia has from its beginning presented itself as the innovative and green super yacht builder.  This is shown in Arcadia first model, the still in production full solar panel loaded A85 which launched in 2010 a year after the founding.  Today Arcadia offers eight models which start with the Sherpa 60 and go up to the A115, with its latest model being the A80 which arrived in 2025.   For some time Arcadia presented the For.Th Forward Thinking series and had the 47 meter project, although this seems to not have materialized.  Arcadia new web site is available in Italian and English language and takes you around with the following buttons; Arcadia Fleet with a button for each of the eight models, and Arcadia Soul with buttons taking you to About, Shipyard, Technology, Contacts, Brand Representatives, Under Construction, Subscribe to Our News Letter, and Privacy Preferences. Arcadia is also on social media platform Instagram with a tab button located at the left bottom of the page.    

www.arcadiayachts.it

Production History;

A85 2010- (15

A115 2011- (6

A100 2016 (1)

85S 2016-18 (2)

Sherpa 60 2016- (22

A105 2018- (3

Sherpa 80 2019- (7 *72 Sherpa/XL project

A96 2023- (5

A80 2025- (3

Bertram New Web Site

Legendary boat builder Bertram founded in 1961 presents its new web-site. The story of Bertram starts in 1960 when the 31 Moppie is launched and raced by Richard Bertram during the Miami Nassau of that year, winning the event in one of the worst sea conditions in the race history and setting a new record of under four minutes to the previous one.  It is a year later to this that Richard Bertram presents the fiberglass build 31 Moppie a production run of the racing prototype from 1960 which was build of wood.  A year after the launch of Bertram's debut production model, Richard sells the company to Nautec.  This will be the start of many ownership changes into the years as in 1968 Nautec sells to the Whittaker Corporation, in 1985 Investcorp buy 45% share interests and finalizes a full purchase in 1987, in 1989 New York investment company G.L Ohrstorm, 1992 sees Gruppo Varasi take over, Intek buys the company in 1997, and then Ferretti Group take over in 1998 till 2015.  Gavio the new owners purchase Bertram without its Miami facility in 2015, and then buy a new Tampa Florida location, and start a plan to launch completely new models debuting with the 35 as designed by Michael Peters, a model which reminisces the legendary 31.  Apart from the 1960 legendary start win Bertram has had many highlights in its years from winning races; 1962 Miami Nassau, 1964 Viareggio Bastia, 1965 Cowes Torquay and Miami Key West, all these with Richard on the helm who retires in 1966 but returns for a small stint in the 1969 Miami Nassau.  Other Bertram highlights are the numbers of its construction building its thousand hull in 1971.  Bertram has also had important flagships in its run from the 58 Convertible launched in 1977 with an aluminium super structure, the 72 Convertible in 1989, and the 800 in 2010.  Bertram has also presented some models which are the benchmarks from the 1960 31 which was the model of the brand and produced for sixteen years to 1860 units, to the 28 launched in 1971 built in 2200 units, to the 1981 launched 54 which sets a bench mark in 50 plus feet sportfish yachts.  Currently Bertram has six models staring with the 2021 launched 28 CC, to the 61 flagship launched in 2018.  Bertram latest model is the 34 CC which arrived in the fall of 2024. Bertram new website takes you around with the following buttons; Models, Shows and Events, Request Info, Find a Dealer, Contact Us, Career, and Shop.  Bertram web site also features links to its social medias pages; Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, located at the right bottom corner of the page.

www.bertram.com

Production History;

31 Sportfisherman 1961-83 (1937) *all six versions *Moppie wood prototype Ray Hunt design

1962 Nautec ownership

31 Express 1962-70 (1937) *all six versions

25 1962-66 (1983)

38 1963-67

20 1963-69 (1265)

35 1967-70

37 Tri-Cabin 1967-70

1968 Whittaker Corporation ownership

35 Sportfisherman 1970-80

38 (ii) 1970-76

46 Convertible/II/III 1971/82/86-87 Dave Napier design

46 Motor Yacht 1971-87

28 Flybridge 1971-94 (2200)

28 Sportfisherman 1971-83

42 Motor Yacht 1973-87

26 Sportfisherman 1975-84

26 Moppie 1976-84

26 Sport Convertible 1976-84

26 Hardtop 1976-84

58 Motor Yacht 1976-86

42 Convertible 1976-87 (329)

58 Convertible 1977-84

33 Flybridge Cruiser 1977-87 (350+) includes 33 Sport Fisherman and ii

38 Convertible III 1978-86 (331)

33 Sport Fisherman 1979-92 (350+) includes 33 Flybridge Cruiser and ii

35 Convertible (ii) 1981-86

54 1981-92 (177) *includes second version

30 Express Cruiser 1984-85

30 Flybridge Cruiser 1984-85

1985 Investcorp ownership 

38 Special 1985-89

31 Silver Anniversary 1986 (23)

37 Convertible 1986-93

28 Moppie 1987-94

50 Convertible 1987-96

33 ii 1988-92 (350+) includes 33 Flybridge Cruiser and Sport Fisherman

43 Convertible 1988-96

1989 G.L Ohrstorm ownership

72 Convertible 1989-92

60 Convertible/Enclosed Bridge 1990/95-2004

1992 Gruppo Varasi ownership

43 Moppie 1993-97 (12)

46 Convertible mk.2 1995-97

30 Moppie 1996-98 (20)  

36 Moppie 1996-2000 *35 Moppie project

54 (ii) 1996-2001 (177) *includes first version

1997 Intek ownership

1998 Ferretti Group ownership

510 1999-08 (50+-) Zuccon design era *Ferretti Group ownership

390 2000-07

450 2000-08

670 2002-06

570 2002-08 (50+-)

630 2004-10 (30+-)

360 2005-10

410 2007-13

700 2007-12

540 2009-12 (8)

511 2009-12

800 2010-12 (2)

64 2012-14

2015 Gruppo Gavio ownership

35 2016- (30  Michael Peters design era

61 Convertible 2018- (5 *project 58

50 Sport 2020-

39 CC 2020-

28 CC 2021-

34 CC 2024-

It started with the Ray Hunt designed Bertram 31 Sport Cruiser.

Albemarle New Web Site

Albemarle from Carolina USA presents its new web site.  Founded in 1978 by Scott Harell Sr. in Edenton, North Carolina, Albemarle will debut with the 24 a year after it starts operating in 1979.  The 24 is followed a year later by the Albermarle 21, and then the 27 Express in 1984.  In 1986 Albermarle introduces the Jackshaft JPS technology, which allows to position engines at midships with a stern drive propulsion.  In 1990 Albemarle will change leadership as J.Scott Harell Junior takes over from his father.  In 1991 Mac Privott who was with Albemarle from the beginning in 1978 founds Carolina Classic, debuting with the 25 model two years after in 1993, this followed by the 28 in a little over a year.  Albemarle continues to grow in the new millennium and launches its largest 410 Express model, its flagship for 22 years, and the arrival of the 53 Spencer Edition in 2023.  In 2001 Albemarle moves into a new building site at Midway Drive, Thomasville in North Carolina.  In 2005 Albemarle joins Brunswick Corporation, who will sell to Scott McLauglin in 2009.  Scott will also buy Carolina Classic in 2011, although he will keep the two brands distinct, even if they offered a competing product of express sportfish cruisers. In 2015 Murphy Alternative Investments purchases both Albemarle and Carolina Classic, merging the operation into Albemarle.  Today Albemarle offers a line up of seven models which start from the 27 Dual Console and go up to the 53 Albe/Spencer Edition, with its latest model being the 45 Carolinian Fisharound.  Albemarle new website takes you around with the following buttons; Home, Videos, Boats, About, Dealer Login, Shop, Dealers, and Contact.  Albemarle is also on social media with link at bottom page taking you to its Facebook and Instagram pages.

www.albemarleboats.com 

Production History; (Carolina Classic boats added as the two companies merged in 2015).

24 1979-87 (900)

21 Sport 1980-81 (12)

27 Express 1984-96

247 Express 1986-2001

325 Convertible 1988-2003

320 Express 1990-2006

265 Express 1993-02

Carolina Classic 25 1993-2015

Carolina Classic 28 1995-2015

305 Express 1996-2003

280 Express Fisherman 1997-2007

Carolina Classic 35 1997-2016

248 Express 2002-08

410 Express 2000-

268 Express 2003-10

410 Convertible 2004-08

310 Express 2004-10

Carolina Classic 32 2004-14

2005 Brunswick ownership

360 Express Fisherman 2006-

330 Express Fisherman 2007-09

288 OBXF 2008-16

290 Express Fisherman 2008-20

2009 Scott McLauglin ownership

2015 Murphy Alternative Investments ownership
25 Express 2016-18

27 Express (ii) 2019-

32 Express 2019-

31 Dual Console 2019-

30 Express 2021-

53 Spencer Edition 2023-

45 Carolinian Fisharound 2025-

Albemarle first 24 model arrives in 1979

Lancia Aprea New Web Site

Lancia Aprea presents its new web site.  Lancia Aprea was founded in 2023 by Fratelli Aprea, who started operating in 1890 first as a boat repairer, then adding custom fishing boat builder, and entering fiberglass boat production in 1987 with the Sorrento 7,80 Tradizionale.  For Lancia Aprea the Aprea brothers inspired themselves to the classic Sorrento launch intertwined with those of a center console with cabin as designed by Brunello Acampora.  Lancia Aprea debuted with the 52 in 2023, and this was followed by the 42 in 2025, with the line planned to feature a total of five models which span from a nine meter 32 and go up to the 72.   Semi-custom is also part of Lancia Aprea, with the models being offered in various customization choices from colours, to different layouts, and propulsion of inboards in its various forms to outboards.  Lancia Aprea website is available in Italian and English language and takes you around with the following buttons; Company, Vision, Models, News, Dealer, Contacts, and Voce di Menu.  Lancia Aprea is also on social media with bottom links taking you to its Facebook and Instagram pages.

www.lanciaaprea.com

Production History;

52 2023-

42 2025-

SAY Carbon Yachts New Web Site

SAY Yachts presents its new web site.  SAY was founded in 2006 by Sven Akerman at Lake Constance, Germany.  In the beginning SAY is focused in building light weight ribs and sail-boats of small dimensions.  In 2014 Karl Wagner famous for founding CarboTech Composites which served the automotive industry in racing and high end cars, and was also an investor in SAY Yachts will take over the company and changes its direction to building luxury cruisers and yachts, with this confirmed in 2019 with the arrival of the 29E which debuts in that year, followed by the SAY Carbon Yachts 42 arriving in 2022. Following financial difficulties in 2024, SAY Carbon Yachts is in July of that year purchased by Martin Pedersen.  Today SAY offers four models from nine to fifteen meters, which start with the 32 and go up to the 52 model.  SAY Carbon Yachts new web site is available in English and German language and takes you around with the following buttons; Home, About, Fleet, Approved, Contact, Careers, and Configurator.  SAY is also on social media with bottom page buttons taking you to its Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube pages.    

www.saycarbonyachts.com

Production History;

2015 Karl Wagner ownership

29E 2019-24

42 2022-

2024 Martin Pedersen ownership

52 2025-

42 Sport 2026-

SAY Carbon Yachts debuts with the 29E in 2019

Ocean Yachts New Web Site

Ocean Yachts presents its new World wide web showroom. Ocean Yachts was founded in 1976 by Jack Leek and a group of previous Pacemaker employees, debuting in 1977 with the 40 Super Sport as designed by David Martin, who will design all Ocean Yachts till 2008.  The 40 Super Sport is an immediate success thanks to the formula of offering a sportfish with luxurious cruiser style interior accommodation.  The 40 Super Sport is followed by the 40+2 Trawler explorer cruiser a year later, showing Ocean Yachts interest to enter the cruiser segment, with the 42 Sunliner arriving in 1981 confirming this theme.  Two more Sunliner models will follow in 1983 and produced till 1986 as the line is replaced by the Motor Yacht series in 1988, which will debut with the 53 Motor Yacht, and is produced till 1999 in a total of five models from 44 to 53 foot.  Ocean Yachts will re-enter the cruising yachting segment with the Odyssey series as produced in the two 65 and 57 models from 2003 to 2009. As big yachts go Ocean Yachts goes above the fifteen meters size as its debut the successful 55 Super Sport, which is produced in 170 hulls in a nine year production run, making it one of the most sold sportfish yachts in its size.  A 63 Super Sport will take the mantle of Ocean Yachts flagship in 1986, superseded in 1993 by the 66 Super Sport, 70 Super Sport in 2000, and the 73 Super Sport in 2005 which is Ocean Yachts largest build to date.  Apart bigger models Ocean Yachts will also make smaller sub ten meter models, like the 32 Super Sport as produced from 1989 to 1992, and the 29 Super Sport its smallest ever made model as produced from 1990 to 1992.  Ocean Yachts has always shown an innovative spirit in its models and design, repeated in 2007 as it debuts the classic game boat sportfish looking 37 Billfish, and in 2014 with the futuristic looking 64 Makaira as designed by custom boat specialist Steve French.  In December 2015 following lack of business Ocean Yachts closes its doors, with the Mullica, New Jersey facility sold to Viking Yachts, and the name and some of the moulds purchased by Dr.Ira Trocki of Egg Harbor Group some months later in 2016, who offered some of the models with little success.  In 2025 Gulf Crosser purchased Ocean Yachts from the Egg Harbor Group with a plan to revamp its boat and yachts offering.  Currently Ocean Yachts offers seven models from 46 to 70 foot separated into three lines; Inboard, Outboard, and Sterndrive with the entry model being the 46 Open and going up to the 70. Ocean Yachts new website takes you around with the following buttons; Inboard, Outboard, Sterndrive, and Contact Us. Ocean Yachts is also on social media with a top right button taking you to its Instagram page.

www.oceanyachts.com

Production History;

40 Super Sport 1977-80 *David Martin design

40+2 Trawler 1978-80

42 Super Sport 1980-83

42 Sunliner 1981-85

55 Super Sport 1981-90 (170)

50 Super Sport 1982-85

46 Super Sport 1983-85

46 Sunliner 1983-86

55 Sunliner 1983-86

38 Super Sport 1984-91 (158)

44 Super Sport 1985-91 (111)

48 Super Sport 1986-90

63 Super Sport 1986-91 (32)

53 Motor Yacht 1988-91

35 Super Sport 1988-94

32 Super Sport 1989-92

48 Motor Yacht 1989-94

56 Cockpit Motor Yacht 1990-91

29 Super Sport 1990-92

35 Sport Fish 1990-92

58 Super Sport 1990-93

48 Super Sport (ii) 1991-1993

42 Super Sport (ii) 1991-95

53 Super Sport 1991-99

38 Super Sport 1992-95

44 Motor Yacht 1992-99

48 Cockpit Motor Yacht 1993-99

66 Super Sport 1993-99

48 Super Sport (iii) 1995-2003

45 Super Sport 1996-99

60 Super Sport 1996-2001

48 Sport Fish 1997-2001

40 Super Sport (ii) 1997-2005

56 Super Sport 1999-2002

40 Sport Fish 1999-2005

70 Super Sport 2000-04

43 Super Sport 2000-05

52 Super Sport 2001-06

62 Super Sport 2002-08

57 Super Sport 2003-07

65 Odyssey 2003-09

50 Super Sport (ii) 2004-15

57 Odyssey 2004-09

46 Super Sport (ii) 2005-15

73 Super Sport 2005-15

42 Super Sport (iii) 2006-15

54 Super Sport 2007-15

37 Billfish 2007-15 (27)

58 Super Sport 2008-15

37 Express 2011-15

64 Makaira 2014-15

2016 Dr Ira Trocki Egg Harbor Group ownership

2025 Gulf Crosser ownership

2026 52 Outboard 2026-

Ocean Yachts debuts with the 40 Super Sport in 1977

Baglietto New Web Site

Baglietto from Italy presents its new web site.  Founded in 1854 at Varazze by Pietro Baglietto, as common in Italy in those times he bears his name to his boatyard and starts at his home back yard which is located at a short distance to the sea shore, building boats and rescue craft servicing merchant ships of the era.  Pietro Baglietto work is noticed and in 1888 is commissioned by notable members of the Genoese hierarchy to produce a skiff that is presented to Pope Leo XIII.  After 36 years working in his home back yard in 1890 Pietro moves to Varazze beach as he acquires a workshop shed in the area.  Enjoying a high profile with the skiff for the Pope, Pietro is commissioned Giuseppina which launched in 1906, and at 22.6m of length and 33 tonnes is the largest yacht built to that date in Italy, and in that year also produces one of the first hydrofoils for racers Crocco and Ricaldoni.  In 1911 Pietro passes away with the yard leadership taken over by Bernardo, helped by elder brother Giovanni Battista, and later on by the younger Stefano and Vincenzo.  In that same year Baglietto custom build the 13.5m motorboat Cio-Cio-San for the famous composer of Madama Butterfly, Giacomo Puccini.  During World War I Baglietto dedicates itself to building seaplanes and the Motobarca Armato Silurante as designed by Societa Veneziona Automobili Navali known as MAS boats.  In 1921 the youngest Vincenzo Vittorio takes over Baglietto technical direction, and shows his prowess in the following years as the Varazze name breaks records in different categories in the early part of the twenty century; 1923 the Baglietto I takes the world record in the 1.5 litre class reaching a speed of 32 knots in Monaco, 1927 it builds a seaplane that breaks the altitude record at 9,290 meters, 1931 it builds Lia III with a 12-liter Isotta Fraschini engine producing 330hp setting a new 53 knots World speed record, 1934 Ravanello achieves a top speed World record of 66 knots in the a 6-litre class, and in 1938 a new world record in the 800kg class is set by Alagi as it reaches eighty knots in the Gold Cup United States Asso RB l as helmed by Cattaneo, a race which it also wins.  Baglietto also wins the sailing 8mR French and Italian Cups in 1937 and 1938 with Bona.  During World War II and in between 1939 to 1945 Baglietto production is completely dedicated to the Italian state naval needs, and in this time expands its facility.  In the 1951 Pietro Baglietto junior starts to manage Baglietto, and in 1956 takes over technical direction and enters semi-production of wooden build pleasure cruiser and yacht series. It debuts with the Tigrotto 8.5 meters in 1956 constructed in two units, followed by the popular Elba 11.5 meters in 1958 sold in 42 units for a five year production run, and debuting what will be called the island series.  The Elba is followed by the Ischia 16m a year later, Capri 14m in 1961, and Minorca 20m and Minorca 22m in 1962 which also debuts Italian designer Paolo Caliari. In 1962 Gianni Agnelli custom commisions the GA 40 as designed by Paolo Caliari for exterior and interior and technical direction by Renato Sonny Levi.  The island series is replaced by the more angular and futuristic M series as designed by Caliari in 1964, debuting with the 18M and will include the 20M as produced from 1968 to 1977 in 73 units.  In 1976 Baglietto looks at aluminium to build larger yachts, and launches the first in this material called the Nauta, it's largest build to that date and the first of the 26m series, build in four more units in a ten year semi-production run.  Following ten years as flagship the 26m is superseded by the custom Baglietto 46 meter in 1986 as designed by Giovanni Zuccon and named Al Fahedi.  A larger Baglietto to 46 meters will arrive with the semi production 53 meter series with the first unit hull C.10191 delivered in 2006 and two other units delivered.  Larger yachts come again in 2009 as Baglietto delivers the custom 59.4 meter hull number C.10201 as designed inhouse, and in 2026 as it delivers its first T60 as designed by Francesco Paszkowski and to date sold in three units.  Since 1983 Baglietto is not owned by its founding family as in that year it is sold to Leopoldo Rodriquez of Rodriguez Shipyard from Messina.  Ten years later in 1993 Rodriguez sells to Giampiero Moretti who will have to force sell after two years as Baglietto enters in liquidation.  In 1995 Baglietto is purchased by the partnership of Guido Orsi and Gaspare Borghini, these two will also expand Baglietto to La Spezia as they purchase the Cantieri Ferrari in La Spezia.  Orsi and Borghini will sell in 2004 to Camuzzi Group who will own Baglietto till the end of September 2010.  In November 2011 Gavio Group will buy the Baglietto name and its La Spezia shipyard, owned since 1996, but will have to let go the original Varazze facility.  Currently Baglietto offers seven yachts, divided into the three Lines; DOM, T-Line, and Fast Line, and start with the DOM115 and go up to the T-Line 60, of the semi-production series.  Currently Baglietto is also offering two custom builds on speculation with the Project53 and Project56 both designed by Enrico Gobbi.  Baglietto new website is available in Italian and English language and takes you around with the following buttons; About Us, Yachts, Boutique, News, and Contacts. Baglietto is also on social media with bottom tabs taking you to its; Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Vimeo, and Youtube pages. 

www.baglietto.com

Production History; (semi-production models only)

Tigrotto 8.5m 1956 (2) Giorgio Barilani design

Elba 11.5m 1958-63 (42) wood planking production

Ischia/Ischia Super 16m 1959-65 (71)

Capri 14m 1961-63 (12)

Minorca 20m 1962-65 (9)  Paolo Caliari design

Maiorca 22m 1962-63 (3)

18M 1964-68 (18)

16M 1965-67 (13) *16M Ischia project

14M 1965-71 (17)

16M50 1967-72 (58)

20M 1968-77 (73)

15M 1972-74 (7)

18M2 1973-78 (21)

26m 1976-86 (5)

Ischia 80 17m 1979-82 (16) aluminium production build

16.50 M2 1982-85 (5)  only fiberglass build

1983 Rodriguez ownership

35m 1987-2000 (5)

24m 1989-91 (2)

33m 1991-93 (3)

1993 Gianpiero Moretti ownership

1995 Guido Orsi and Gaspare Borghini ownership

30m 2000-03 (2) Francesco Paszkowski design

34m 2001-07 (8)

42 2003-04 (2)

2004 Camuzzi Group ownership

112 HT 2005-08 (2)

43 2006-12 (4)

53 2006-09 (3)

44 Fast 2007-13 (3)

42m 2008-11 (2)

42 Exp 2009 (2)

2011 Gavio Group ownership

46 2014-15 (2)

48 20017-21 (3)

DOM 133 2022- (12

T52 2023- (9

DOM 115 2025- (3

T60 2026- (3

T54 2027- (2

Baglietto enters semi-production boating with the Tigrotto 8.5m