Overseas Yachting

What Overseas Yachting does

Catamaran Outremer, doing business as Outremer Catamarans and commonly referenced as Overseas Yachting, is a French designer and manufacturer of performance-oriented blue water cruising catamarans headquartered at a single shipyard in La Grande-Motte on the Mediterranean coast. Founded in 1984 by architect Gérard Danson and Daniel Cailloux, the company builds six current models spanning the Outremer 45, 4X, 48, 52, 57, and 64, using vacuum-infusion composite construction with carbon-fiber inserts and closed-cell foam cores under a strict weight-control culture that targets 50+ year hull lifespans. Its differentiation centers on combining genuine offshore seaworthiness with sailing performance — particularly upwind capability enabled by retractable daggerboards — plus extensive energy autonomy through solar and hydrogeneration.

The business sells almost entirely through direct, high-touch channels: factory visits, Discovery Days, monthly Open Days, and major international boat shows (Cannes, Annapolis, Miami, International Multihull Show). New hulls are delivered under a four-stage payment schedule (20/20/30/30 percent), with French leasing options available. Beyond manufacturing, the company operates a vertically integrated ownership ecosystem including the Outremer Academy, the Outremer Ready onboarding program, the MyOutremer digital owner platform, refit and after-sales services (under the Outremer Services subsidiary), pre-owned brokerage, charter through partner Vagabonde Adventures, and the Grand Large Yachting World Odyssey rallies. It serves individual blue water cruisers, couples and families undertaking extended voyages, and rally participants, exporting roughly 70 percent of production and holding representations in 15 countries.

Since 2007, Catamaran Outremer has been a subsidiary of the diversified French sailing conglomerate Grand Large Yachting, which also owns Allures, Garcia, and RM. The group has helped fund a generational product refresh (the 57/64 launched in 2025 and the 48 premiering in April 2026) and a sustainability track including the ElCano 500 / 4.zero electric-propulsion prototype developed with Jimmy Cornell, bio-material R&D with the University of Montpellier, and partnerships with the Tara Ocean Foundation and MarineShift360.

Name

Overseas Yachting

Legal name

Catamaran Outremer

Website

https://catamaran-outremer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Catamaran Outremer, operating as Outremer Catamarans, designs and builds performance-oriented blue water cruising catamarans (models 45 to 64 feet) in La Grande-Motte, France, serving individual blue water cruisers, couples, and families undertaking extended offshore voyages worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Blue Water Sailing Catamarans

NAICS

Ship and Boat Building (3366), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Catamaran & Multihull Leisure Craft Manufacturing (IMAJAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury Catamaran (Power & Sail) Manufacturing (IMAJAMAF)

Keywords

• Blue water catamarans
• Sailing catamaran manufacturing
• Ocean cruising yachts
• Yacht refit services
• Crew charter services

Headquarters

HQ city

La Grande Motte

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. New Catamaran Sales: Custom-built blue water cruising catamarans sold directly to customers. Payment schedule structured: 20% at contract signing, 20% at 14 months before delivery, 30% at launch, 30% at delivery. Prices range based on model and customization.
2. Charter Services: Crewed charter services through partner Vagabonde Adventures. Available in Bahamas (November-May) and Greece (June-October). Enables customers to test models before purchase and provides vacation experiences.
3. Refit Services: Maintenance, improvement, and renovation services for both new and used catamarans including engine overhaul, hull care, spare parts supply, and upgrades such as solar panels, electric winches, and cockpit protection.
4. After-Sales Service: Technical support, warranty services (2-year warranty), emergency assistance worldwide, and spare parts supply for existing owners.
5. Brokerage (Used Catamarans): Resale and brokerage services for pre-owned Outremer catamarans, maintaining quality standards for second-hand market.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Outremer designs, manufactures, and sells custom-built blue water cruising catamarans (ranging from 45 to 64 feet) for ocean voyaging, manufactured at its shipyard in La Grande-Motte, France. The company also provides a complete ownership ecosystem including training programs (Outremer Academy, Outremeready), immersive Discovery Days events, crewed charter services, refit and maintenance services, brokerage for used catamarans, and access to an organized rally community.

Product overview

Outremer Catamarans is a French manufacturer of blue water sailing catamarans, founded in 1984 in La Grande-Motte, France. The company offers a portfolio of performance-oriented cruising catamarans (models ranging from 45 to 64 feet) designed for ocean voyages with safety, comfort, and sailing pleasure as core principles. Beyond boat manufacturing, the company provides comprehensive ownership support including the MyOutremer digital platform, Outremeready training program, Outremer Academy training courses, Discovery Days immersive experiences, crewed charter services through Vagabonde Adventures, refit services, Offshore Connected Maintenance, and participation in Grand Large Yachting Rally events. The product portfolio centers on six current models (45, 4X, 48, 52, 57, 64) supported by a complete ecosystem of ownership services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Outremmer Services: Service division handling refit, maintenance, charter services, and customer support for catamarans, part of Grand Large Services.

Products and services

• Outremer 45

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ years of existence with catamarans still sailing from 35+ years ago
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Grand Large Yachting GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Parent company/group that acquired Outremor in 2007. Combines Outremor's blue water catamaran expertise with other brands (Allures, Garcia, RM) under one group. Provides shared services including Grand Large Yachting Rallies and Outremor Services subsidiary.
• Vagabonde AdventurescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharter partner providing crewed charter services aboard Outremor catamarans in the Bahamas and Greece. Also offers ASA sailing certifications. Additionally provides rental management services for Outremor owners, handling maintenance, preparation, and rentals while owners enjoy free use and earn revenue when not in use.
• Jimmy CornellflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegendary blue water sailor and author partnered with Outremor for the 4.zero electric prototype project named ElCano 500. Sailed the same route as Magellan 500 years ago to demonstrate sustainable, fossil-free sailing using fully electric propulsion.
• KairosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional project partner (supported by Occitanie region) working on integration of bio-materials in boat construction in collaboration with the University of Montpellier.
• University of MontpellierminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partner collaborating on bio-material integration research for sustainable yacht construction.
• Tara Ocean FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental foundation partnering on training development for environmentally conscious sailing practices. Currently developing training content in collaboration with Tara Océan.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Lagoon Catamarans: Lagoon, part of Groupe Beneteau, is the world's largest sailing catamaran builder, producing cruising catamarans across overlapping size ranges. Directly comparable manufacturing category, but at meaningfully higher volume and broader price/market segmentation than Outremer's performance-cruising niche.

Direct peers

• Fountaine Pajot: Fountaine Pajot is a leading French sailing catamaran manufacturer operating from the same Aiguelongue shipyard region, competing across similar size classes (Astréa, Samana, Tanna, Alegria). Comparable business model, target market (cruising sailors), and direct dealer overlap with Outremer.
• Catana Group (Catana / Bali): Catana Group builds the Catana performance ocean-cruising catamarans (most direct head-to-head with Outremer on light, fast, blue water boats) and the Bali leisure catamaran line. Catana in particular competes with Outremer on lightweight performance credentials and luxury blue water positioning.
• Sunreef Yachts: Sunreef builds luxury sailing catamarans (including an Eco line) with comparable semi-custom builds for blue water cruisers. Competes in the same premium custom-cruising segment with comparable European production footprint (Poland) and HNW-customer target.
• Leopard Catamarans (Robertson & Caine): Leopard, built by Robertson & Caine in South Africa, sells performance-oriented cruising catamarans globally and competes directly with Outremer in blue water ownership offerings, broker inventories, and charter fleets, particularly in the Caribbean.
• HH Catamarans: HH builds high-performance carbon-foam sailing catamarans (HH44/OC, HH52, HH60) with vacuum-infused construction. Direct technical overlap on daggerboards, performance-rig positioning, and light-displacement blue water cruising targets.
• Gunboat: Gunboat focuses exclusively on high-performance luxury sailing catamarans (catapulting from sport cruisers to ocean racers). Closest stylistic and performance competitor to Outremer's 4X / 5X lines in the ultra-premium niche.
• Privilège Marine (McConaghy Boats): Privilège (now produced under McConaghy) builds luxury blue water sailing catamarans in aluminum/composite. Direct competitor in the semi-custom ocean-cruising segment with comparable size classes and target customers.

Regional players

• Allures Yachting: Sister brand within Grand Large Yachting Group, building aluminum blue water cruising catamarans and yachts. Shares distribution, rallies, and customer base with Outremer, providing cross-sell and capability breadth across aluminum vs composite blue water cruisers.
• Garcia Yachts: Another sister brand under Grand Large Yachting, focused on aluminum exploration yachts and blue water cruisers. Comparable group-level customer overlap, but a distinct composite/aluminum material and expedition-cruising positioning versus Outremer's pure performance catamaran focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/outremercatamaran
• Instagraminstagram.com/outremercatamaran
• Xx.com/OutremerCat

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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