Orust Yacht Service

What Orust Yacht Service does

Orust Yacht Service AB is a privately held full-service shipyard headquartered at Varvsvägen 1, Henån, on Sweden's west coast, operating under the Orust Quality Yachts conglomerate that also owns the Najad and Arcona sailing-yacht brands. The yard provides an integrated suite of marine services — winter storage (300+ boat capacity including 250 warm-hall slots), year-round service and repair, renovation and refit, rigging and sail work, carpentry and woodwork, equipment installation, spare parts, insurance-claims handling with all European insurers, and a 60-berth marina with two 40-ton cranes — for individual sailboat and motorboat owners, with a recent strategic expansion into the motorboat service segment under a newly appointed specialist manager.

The company's technical platform combines physical workshop assets (CNC carpentry machines, in-house paint booth, rigging hall with mast workshop and wire/wire-rope production, sail dryer, climate-controlled storage halls, ~20 construction bays, and 15 service berths) with authorized-partner status from Seldén (rigging) and Volvo Penta (engine service experience). The Premium Yard Refit program launched in August 2025 delivers refits to new-build quality standards, and the company manufactures new Najad and Arcona yachts, providing vertical integration between production and after-market service.

Revenue is generated through quote-based professional services (service & repair, renovation, refit, insurance-claims handling), managed-services contracts (winter storage and marina berths), hardware sales (spare parts), transactional fees (used boat sales), and one-time new-boat license/production revenue for Najad and Arcona yachts. Customers are individual boat owners and a secondary segment of insurance-claim customers; the go-to-market motion is sales-led, executed at the Henån facility through direct contact, a bilingual Swedish/English website, Facebook and Instagram presence, and an annual Open Yard event that in 2026 is expanding to include selected supplier exhibitions.

Name

Orust Yacht Service

Legal name

Orust Yacht Service AB

Website

https://orustyachtservice.se

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Orust Yacht Service is a full-service shipyard in Henån, Sweden, delivering winter storage, service, repair, renovation, refit, rigging, insurance-claims handling, and marina berths to sailboat and motorboat owners, while also manufacturing Najad and Arcona yachts as part of Orust Quality Yachts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yacht Shipyard Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Yacht & Recreational Boat Service & Refit (TLAKAKAD)

Keywords

• Yacht shipyard services
• Boat winter storage
• Marine repair maintenance
• Yacht refit renovation
• Rigging carpentry services

Headquarters

HQ city

Henån

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Service & Repair: Complete service, repair and maintenance for sailboats and motorboats including technical services, troubleshooting, and mechanical work.
2. Winter Storage: Winter storage services with space for over 300 boats, including warm hall storage for 250 boats. Full-service customers have access to support even during summer holidays.
3. Renovation & Upgrading: Comprehensive renovation projects including midlife refits, teak decks, varnish work, window replacements, through-hull replacements, carpentry, and upholstery.
4. Premium Yard Refit: Premium refit program delivering yachts to new build standards with modern systems and contemporary comfort upgrades.
5. Insurance Claims Handling: Expert handling of insurance claims for groundings, collisions, fire damage, sinking and engine failure, working with all European insurance companies.
6. Marina Berths: 60 berths available at the marina with full service year-round.
7. Spare Parts Sales: Sales of spare parts with extensive experience in servicing Orust-built boats.
8. New Boat Production: New production of Najad and Arcona yachts as part of the Orust Quality Yachts group.
9. Used Boat Sales: Sales of used boats as part of the after-sales service offering.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Orust Yacht Service is a full-service shipyard in Henån, Sweden that provides boat service, repair, maintenance, winter storage, renovation, rigging, carpentry, equipment installation, spare parts, and insurance claim handling for sailboats and motorboats. The company also produces new Najad and Arcona sailing yachts and operates a 60-berth marina. It runs the Premium Yard Refit program that delivers refits to new-build quality standards.

Product overview

Orust Yacht Service is a full-service shipyard offering a comprehensive range of boat services for both sailing and motor boats, including winter storage (over 300-boat capacity), service and repair, renovation and upgrading, rigging and sails, carpentry, installation and equipment, spare parts, long-distance sailing preparation, and insurance claims handling. The company operates a marina with 60 berths and two 40-ton cranes. Additionally, as part of Orust Quality Yachts, it manufactures new Najad and Arcona sailing yachts. The Premium Yard Refit program provides premium-level refit services delivering boats to new-build quality standards. The service portfolio is delivered through specialized in-house workshops (carpentry, rigging, plastic/painting) and a team of boat technicians, supported by a sales and aftermarket organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Premium Yard Refit: A premium refit program offering first-class service and top-tier refit work for yachts, combining craftsmanship with modern systems and contemporary comfort.

Products and services

• Winter Storage Winter storage of sail and motor boats up to 65 feet at the modern Henån shipyard, with capacity for over 300 boats, including 250 heated/dehumidified warm-hall spaces. Targeted at sailboat and motorboat owners needing seasonal storage.
• Service & Repair Full-service repair and maintenance for both motor and sailing boats, covering troubleshooting, mechanical and electrical work, and seasonal preparation.
• Renovation & Upgrading Boat renovation and upgrade services delivered via a workshop with approximately 20 construction bays, advanced machinery, 40-ton lift capacity, rigging hall, sail dryer, 15 service berths, dedicated plastic and painting halls, and transport services.
• Premium Yard Refit Premium refit program delivering new teak decks, varnish and woodwork detailing, updated windows and skylights, through-hull replacements, refined carpentry, new upholstery, and technical upgrades such as electric winches, navigation systems, watermakers, air conditioning, and generators. Boats are delivered to new-build quality standards.
• Rigging & Sails Rigging workshop with mast facility and assembly, in-house production of wire and wire rope, and Seldén dealer services for rigging and sail systems.
• Carpentry & Woodwork Skilled carpentry and woodwork services using modern carpentry machines and CNC milling machines, with details finished in an in-house paint booth.
• Installation & Equipment Installation services for anchor winches, winches, electric toilets, navigation and instruments, solar cells, energy solutions, and batteries.
• Spare Parts

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NajadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNajad is a premium Swedish sailing yacht brand that is part of the Orust Quality Yachts group. Orust Yacht Service handles new production of Najad yachts, providing unique competence in boat care and updates while boats are in service.
• ArconacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArcona is a Swedish sailing yacht brand within the Orust Quality Yachts group. Orust Yacht Service produces new Arcona yachts and provides service for the brand, creating integrated expertise across production and after-market care.
• SeldéncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrust Yacht Service is an authorized dealer for Seldén rigging products. They have their own production of wire and wire rope, a rigging hall with mast workshop and assembly capabilities, supporting their rigging and sail services.
• European Insurance CompaniescoreOthersOrust Yacht Service works with all European insurance companies to handle boat damage claims including groundings, collisions, fire damage, sinking and engine failures. They coordinate directly with insurers on behalf of customers.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sunseeker: UK luxury motor yacht builder with global service network. Relevant as a broader incumbent competing for premium yacht refit and service work; larger scale and not regionally focused like Orust.
• Beneteau: Global French sailing and motor yacht manufacturer with multi-brand portfolio (Beneteau, Lagoon, Jeanneau). Competes for premium yacht owners and has extensive dealer/service networks; broader in scope but similar end-customer profile.
• Amels: Dutch luxury yacht builder (part of Damen) with a dedicated refit division in Vlissingen. Comparable on premium refit positioning and full-service yard capability, though operating at a much larger superyacht scale.
• Feadship: Dutch custom luxury superyacht builder with dedicated refit division (Feadship Refit & Service). Direct comparable on premium refit-to-new-build-quality positioning but at superyacht scale vs. Orust's 40–65 ft segment.
• Princess Yachts: Large UK luxury motor yacht builder with its own service operations. Overlaps with Orust's newly launched motorboat segment and refit ambitions but at far greater scale and broader geographic reach.
• Hanse Yachts: German sailing yacht group (Hanse, Dehler, Moody, Fjord, Privilège) producing volume and premium sailing yachts with after-sales service. Comparable on premium sailing yacht after-market but at significantly larger group scale.

Direct peers

• X-Yachts: Danish premium sailing yacht manufacturer with X-Yachts Service support for its fleet. Comparable as a Scandinavian performance-cruiser builder offering owner service and refit similar to Orust's Najad/Arcona after-market.
• Hallberg-Rassy: Premium Swedish sailing yacht builder also based on Orust (Ellös), producing yachts in the same ~40–60 ft segment as Najad and Arcona. Operates its own service yard for new builds and after-market — directly comparable on geography, customer, and integrated service-yard model.
• Nautor Swan: Finnish builder of premium Swan sailing yachts with an established Swan Service & Refit program. Comparable as a premium Scandinavian sailing-yacht builder operating an integrated service and refit business for its own and legacy vessels.

Emerging players

• Saffier Yachts: Dutch sailing yacht brand building day-sailers and performance cruisers with growing owner service network. Smaller and more niche than Orust but comparable as a European premium sailing yacht maker with growing after-sales focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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