Ancasta International Boat Sales

What Ancasta International Boat Sales does

Ancasta International Boat Sales Ltd. is a UK-headquartered, private yacht brokerage and multi-brand boat dealership founded in 1981 and self-described as Europe's largest yacht brokerage. The company operates 23 offices across the UK (Hamble, Cowes, Lymington, Poole, Port Solent, Swanwick, Brighton, Chichester, London, Dartmouth, Falmouth, Mylor, Plymouth, Salcombe), France (Antibes, La Napoule, La Rochelle, Port Napoleon), and Spain (Alcudia, Barcelona, Cala d'Or, Palma), employing 100+ staff including 40 expert brokers. Ancasta generates revenue through three streams: brokerage commissions on used yacht transactions, authorized dealer sales of new boats for premium OEMs (Beneteau Sail and Power, Prestige, Lagoon, McConaghy, Bluegame, Contest Yachts, and Protector Boats), and professional yacht services covering refit, repair, engineering, maintenance, commissioning, aftersales, and parts, supported by under-cover workshop facilities accommodating yachts up to 26m. The company maintains a 45,000 active buyer database and operates ancillary owner communities (Ancasta Yacht Club and Motorboat Club) and an events calendar spanning Cannes Yachting Festival, Lagoon Open Days, and regional cruises.

In April 2026 Ancasta was acquired by Mad Capital, with founder Nicholas Griffith transitioning to Chairman and Matthew Shave of Mad Capital taking operational leadership; Hyndland Partners advised on the transaction. The acquisition is explicitly framed as a platform for geographic expansion, deeper service capabilities, and strengthening of the premium new-boat portfolio, and has been followed in May 2026 by specialist leadership appointments (Harry Lightfoot as Brokerage Manager and Contest Yachts Brand Manager; David Jones as Sales Broker in Lymington; Andy Andrews as Protector Brand Manager). Ancasta operates with no proprietary technology stack; its competitive position rests on physical distribution density, multi-brand OEM exclusivity, broker expertise, and the proprietary buyer database accumulated over four decades.

Name

Ancasta International Boat Sales

Legal name

Ancasta International Boat Sales Ltd.

Website

https://ancasta.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ancasta International Boat Sales is Europe's largest yacht brokerage, operating 23 offices across the UK, France, and Spain with 100+ staff and 40 brokers. It sells new boats as authorized dealer for Beneteau, Prestige, Lagoon, McConaghy, Bluegame, Contest, and Protector, brokers used yachts, and provides refit, repair, and maintenance services to private yacht buyers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yacht Brokerage and Boat Dealership

NAICS

Boat Dealers (441222), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Yacht & Luxury Boat Charters (With Crew) (THAJALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Semi-Custom & Series Production Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAM)

Keywords

• Yacht brokerage services
• New boat sales
• Used boat sales
• Yacht refit services
• Marine dealer

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamble

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices22 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Brokerage Commission: Commission-based brokerage fees on the sale of used and pre-owned yachts and boats, acting as intermediary between buyers and sellers.
2. New Boat Sales (Dealer): Authorized dealer revenue from new boat sales for multiple premium brands including Beneteau, Prestige, Lagoon, McConaghy, Bluegame, Contest Yachts, and Protector Boats.
3. Yacht Services: Revenue from yacht refit, repair, engineering, maintenance, commissioning, aftersales support, and spare parts. Facilities include under-cover workshops accommodating yachts up to 26m.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ancasta International Boat Sales operates Europe's largest yacht brokerage, running 23 offices across the UK and Europe with 40 brokers. The company sells new boats as an authorized dealer for premium brands (Beneteau Sail and Power, Prestige, Lagoon, McConaghy, Bluegame, Contest Yachts, and Protector Boats) and brokers used sailing yachts, motor boats, catamarans, RIBs, and performance vessels. Ancasta also operates in-house yacht services including refit, repair, engineering, maintenance, commissioning, and aftersales support from under-cover workshops accommodating yachts up to 26m.

Product overview

Ancasta International Boat Sales is Europe's largest yacht brokerage operating as a multi-brand boat sales platform with 23 offices across the UK and Europe and over 100 staff. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of new and used boats across sailing yachts, motor boats, catamarans, RIBs, and performance vessels through dealer relationships with major brands including Beneteau (Sail and Power), Bluegame, Contest Yachts, Lagoon, McConaghy, Prestige, and Protector Boats. The platform provides boat sales brokerage services along with complementary offerings including marine finance, part exchange programs, and comprehensive yacht services (refit, repair, engineering, maintenance, commissioning, aftersales support). Ancasta operates membership clubs (Yacht Club and Motorboat Club) and maintains an active events calendar including boat shows and regional exhibitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beneteau Sail New Boats Authorized Beneteau Sail dealer in the UK offering the full range of Beneteau sailing yachts spanning Oceanis cruising, Oceanis Yacht premium, First performance, and Figaro models for buyers seeking sailboats from day sailing to ocean cruising.
• Beneteau Power New Boats Authorized Beneteau Power dealer in the UK offering Gran Turismo sport boats, Swift Trawler long-range cruisers, and Grand Trawler yachts for buyers seeking motorboats with strong performance and comfort.
• Bluegame New Boats Dealer for Bluegame motor yachts (BG, BGX, BGM, and BGF lines) in the UK, Ireland, and Channel Islands, offering vessels known for innovative layouts, spacious outdoor living, and performance hulls.
• Contest Yachts New Boats Dealer for Contest Yachts sailing yachts designed for ocean crossings and trans-Atlantic adventures, fusing modern construction with traditional boat-building techniques. Targeted at bluewater cruisers and offshore sailors.
• Lagoon New Boats Exclusive UK dealer for Lagoon catamarans, including sailing catamarans (38 to Eighty2 models) and Lagoon motor yachts (Sixty 7, Eighty 3), crafted for bluewater cruising with comfort, stability, and reliability.
• McConaghy New Boats Sole UK dealer for McConaghy Boats, offering luxurious multihulls, high-performance sailing yachts, power catamarans, and race boats with high levels of customisation.
• Prestige New Boats Exclusive UK and Balearic Islands dealer for Prestige motor yachts across F-Line flybridge, X-Line, and M-Line ranges, renowned for refined interiors and innovative layouts.
• Protector Boats New Boats Dealer for Protector Boats RIBs in the UK and Europe, covering the Chase open RIB range (250-410) and Targa hardtop range (310-410), positioned as capable and durable utility vessels for commercial and leisure applications.
• Used Boat Sales and Yacht Brokerage Brokerage service for pre-owned sailing yachts, motor boats, catamarans, RIBs, and performance vessels across multiple brands, supported by 40 brokers, 23 offices, and a 45,000 active buyer database.
• Marine Finance Financing options for boat purchases arranged through partner marine finance providers, supporting buyers across new and used boat transactions.
• Part Exchange Trade-in program allowing customers to offset the value of their current boat against a new or used boat purchase through Ancasta.
• Yacht Refit and Repair Refit and repair services for fibreglass and carbon motor boats and sailing boats delivered from Ancasta Yacht Services workshops.
• Yacht Engineering Marine engineering services including yacht engine servicing, full engine overhauls, and rebuilds, delivered as an approved agent for Yanmar and Jet Thruster.
• Yacht Maintenance Expert boat maintenance services including annual servicing, regular yacht maintenance, and ongoing repairs for owned vessels.
• Yacht Commissioning Boat commissioning service ensuring new yachts are prepared to customer requirements and ready for seamless handover.
• Aftersales Support Comprehensive aftersales support from the New Boat Aftersales department for customers who purchase new boats from Ancasta.
• Yacht Parts and Toys Parts and service offering sourcing original boat parts, boat safety equipment, and yacht toys for owners.
• Ancasta Yacht Club Membership club for yacht owners providing exclusive benefits, events, and networking opportunities to sustain post-sale engagement.
• Ancasta Motorboat Club Membership club for motorboat owners offering exclusive benefits, events, and networking opportunities, with activities such as the Motorboat Club Cruise Mallorca.

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

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BeneteaucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAncasta has been a Beneteau Sail and Beneteau Power UK Dealer for over 35 years, representing the full range including Oceanis, First, Figaro, Swift Trawler, Gran Turismo, and Grand Trawler models.
• Prestige YachtscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive dealer for Prestige Yachts in the UK and Balearic Islands, representing F-Line, X-Line, and M-Line motor yachts.
• Lagoon CatamaranscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Lagoon dealer for the UK, representing both sailing and power catamarans including models from 38ft to 80ft.
• McConaghy BoatscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSole UK dealer for McConaghy Boats, representing luxurious multihulls, high-performance sailing yachts, and custom builds.
• BluegamecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents Bluegame yachts in the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands. A brand of Sanlorenzo known for innovative layouts and performance hulls.
• Contest YachtscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents Contest Yachts, a third-generation family-run business crafting sailing yachts for ocean crossings and trans-Atlantic adventures.
• Protector BoatscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents Protector Boats in the UK and Europe. Produces capable and durable utility RIBs popular for commercial and leisure applications.
• CGI Marine FinanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine finance partner providing financing options for boat purchases through Ancasta.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Y.CO: Monaco-based luxury yacht brokerage, charter, and management firm. Direct competitor in the European superyacht and large motor yacht brokerage market with comparable service portfolio.
• Camper & Nicholsons: International yacht brokerage and charter firm with a 240+ year heritage. Direct competitor offering yacht sales, new build, charter, and management—directly comparable in customer base (HNW yacht buyers) and service breadth to Ancasta.
• Burgess: Global luxury yacht brokerage and charter company headquartered in London. Direct competitor to Ancasta in the high-end sailing and motor yacht brokerage market, with similar multi-brand dealer-style relationships and a global network.
• Fraser Yachts: International yacht brokerage with extensive presence in Europe and the U.S. Direct competitor offering yacht sales, charter, and crew placement services to a similar HNW customer base as Ancasta.
• Denison Yachting: U.S.-based yacht brokerage with growing international presence. Comparable multi-brand dealer-broker model serving sail, motor, and catamaran buyers—competes with Ancasta for transatlantic yacht transactions.
• Northrop & Johnson: Global luxury yacht brokerage and charter firm serving the superyacht segment. Direct competitor in the upper end of the yacht brokerage market, particularly for motor yachts and large sailing yachts comparable to what Ancasta sells.
• IYC (International Yacht Corporation): Global yacht brokerage, charter, and management firm. Direct competitor in luxury yacht sales and charter across European and international markets with a comparable multi-office footprint.
• Berthon Boat Company: UK-based yacht brokerage and shipyard with offices across the south coast of England and in Lymington. Most direct UK competitor to Ancasta, offering both brokerage and in-house boatyard/refit services, with overlapping premium sail and motor yacht franchises.

Broad incumbents

• Sunseeker International: Major UK luxury motor yacht manufacturer with direct-to-customer sales alongside its dealer network. A principal of similar brands and a competitor for end-customer relationships through direct sales, but operates primarily as a manufacturer rather than broker.
• Princess Yachts: UK-based luxury motor yacht manufacturer selling through an international dealer network. Functions as a principal to similar brokerages but also competes for direct sales at the upper end of the motor yacht market Ancasta serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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