Silver-Boats
Silver-Boats is a Finnish manufacturer of aluminium, AluFibre™, and fiberglass motorboats (5.7m–8.05m) sold through authorized dealers in 15+ countries, serving leisure boaters, anglers, commuters, and professional/utility users across Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1990
- HeadquartersÄhtäri, Finland
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Silver-Boats does
Silver-Boats is a Finnish designer and manufacturer of durable, practical, and safe motorboats for leisure, recreational fishing, commuter, and professional/utility use. Founded in the early 1990s and headquartered in Rymättylä, Finland, the brand is operated by TerhiTec Oy (manufacturing) and Oy Brandt Ab (marketing and exports), both within the Otto Brandt Group. The company sells three model series — the X-range in pure aluminium, the Y-range in AluFibre™ (aluminium hull with fiberglass interior), and the Z-range in pure fiberglass using Petestep® hull technology — covering boats from approximately 5.7m to 8.05m, with the flagship Hawk line alone having produced over 10,000 units since 1991.
All boats are manufactured in Finland and rely on proprietary technologies (Petestep® hull, AluFibre™ construction, Smartdeck® EVA decking) combined with Tier-1 supplier integrations (Honda outboards, Raymarine electronics, Webasto heating, Dometic refrigeration, Grammer seating). Distribution is entirely dealer-based through an authorized network spanning at least 15 countries across Northern, Western, Central, and Eastern Europe, plus Canada, Australia, and New Zealand; export operations are centrally coordinated by Oy Brandt Ab in Vantaa.
The revenue model is hardware sales of mid-sized motorboats through authorized dealers, with quote-based pricing and no public price disclosure. The customer base is horizontal — individual consumers, anglers, commuters, and small commercial operators — rather than concentrated in enterprise accounts. Recent activity (2025–2026) shows an aggressive product cadence, with new launches across aluminium utility, cabin, weekend-cruiser, and centre-console sub-segments, alongside sustained geographic distribution reach.
Silver-Boats firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Silver-Boats
- Legal name
- Oy Brandt Ab
- Website
- https://silverboats.fi
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1990
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Silver-Boats is a Finnish manufacturer of aluminium, AluFibre™, and fiberglass motorboats (5.7m–8.05m) sold through authorized dealers in 15+ countries, serving leisure boaters, anglers, commuters, and professional/utility users across Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Silver-Boats industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Recreational Motorboat Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Boat Building (336612), Ship and Boat Building (3366), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)
- SIC
- Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Motor Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Day Cruiser, Bowrider & Runabout Manufacturing (IMAJAEAI), Recreational Fishing & Sportfishing Boat Manufacturing (IMAJAEAH), Semi-Custom & Series Production Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAM)
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Where Silver-Boats is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ähtäri
- HQ country
- Finland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Silver-Boats business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Motorboat Sales: Silver Boats generates revenue primarily through the sale of motorized boats across three series: Aluminium (X-range), AluFibre (Y-range), and Fiberglass (Z-range). Boats are sold through authorized dealer networks. The company manufactures all boats in Finland.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Silver-Boats product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Silver-Boats designs and manufactures durable, practical, and safe motorboats in Finland. The company offers three product lines: the X-range of pure aluminium boats for active boaters and fishing, the Y-range of AluFibre™ boats combining aluminium hulls with fiberglass interiors, and the Z-range of pure fiberglass leisure boats with proprietary Petestep® hull technology. All boats are manufactured in Finland and sold through a global network of authorized dealers.
Product overview
Silver Boats is a Finnish boat manufacturer offering three distinct product lines: the X-range (pure aluminium boats), Y-range (AluFibre boats with aluminium hull and fiberglass interior), and Z-range (pure fiberglass boats with Petestep® technology). The portfolio includes models ranging from 5.7m to 8.05m, serving leisure boating, commuter, fishing, and professional transport applications. All boats are manufactured in Finland and feature electronics integration including Raymarine chartplotters, NMEA networking, and various comfort/accessory options. The company was founded in the early 1990s and has produced over 10,000 Hawk-series boats alone.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- AluFibre™: Versatile AluFibre™ models with an aluminium hull and fiberglass interior - Y-range
- Petestep®
Products and services
- Silver Aluminium Boats (X-range) Pure aluminium boats designed for active boaters and fishing. Includes models like Condor, Hawk, Shark, Eagle, Seahawk, and Beaver series with robust aluminum structure suitable for harsh Northern European conditions.
- Silver AluFibre Boats (Y-range) Versatile AluFibre models featuring an aluminium hull with fiberglass interior, combining durability with refined aesthetics. Includes Fox, Hawk, and Eagle series models.
- Silver Fiberglass Boats (Z-range) Pure fiberglass leisure boats featuring Petestep® hull technology for smooth and dry rides. Includes Puma, Tiger, Viper, and Raptor series models designed for comfortable cruising.
- Silver Hawk BRX Pure aluminum dual-console bow rider with open and adaptable front deck. Features Smartdeck® EVA material, black railings, versatile stern bench, Raymarine Axiom+ 9RV chartplotter, 115L fuel tank, designed for leisure boating, commuting, watersports and recreational fishing.
- Silver Raptor ST (Sport Top) Weekend cruiser with fixed roof structure and electrically operated openable fabric roof. Sleeps four adults, features galley with gas stove, sink and counter space, enclosed sea water toilet, Petestep® hull, powered by Honda V8 BF350 engine.
- Silver Condor Cabin Eight-meter-long cabin boat with 3.5 m² aluminum aft deck, ergonomic fiberglass cabin seating six passengers, powered by Honda BF350 engine, achieving approximately 50 knots top speed and 250 nautical mile range.
- Silver Condor CCX Largest open boat in Silver's aluminium X range, designed for demanding transport, work-related tasks and fishing on vast waters. Features redesigned centre console with glass windscreen and side doors, powered by 250-350 hp outboard engine achieving 50+ knots top speed.
- Silver Raptor DC Flagship 8.05-meter Day Cruiser in pure fiberglass, designed by Norwegian design agency Eker Design AS. Features Petestep® hull technology, spacious U-shaped sofa cockpit, galley with gas stove and fridge, sea water toilet, sleeps six, composite teak deck, powered by Honda outboard engine.
- Boat Accessories and Accessory Packs Complete range of boat accessories including canopies and covers, cushions and sunbeds, seats and tables, water sports equipment, railings, fishing accessories, electronics, and deck/flooring alternatives. Accessory packs (Comfort and Premium) are available for specific boat models.
Companies that use Silver-Boats
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Silver-Boats technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Silver-Boats partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, standard and support.
- Eker Design AScoreNorwegian design agency responsible for designing the Silver Raptor fiberglass models. The agency created the bold and shapely hull design with clean-lined, modern interior featuring calm grey-tones, black details, and composite teak deck for a Scandinavian touch.
- HondacoreHonda supplies outboard engines for Silver boats. The Raptor models feature Honda's V8 BF350 outboard engine, and the Condor Cabin is powered by Honda's new BF350 engine with fuel-saving lean burn technology.
- RaymarinestandardRaymarine provides chartplotter and navigation electronics for Silver boats as standard equipment, including Raymarine Axiom+ displays with NMEA network and CPT-S transducers.
- DL SoftwaresupportDL Software provides the data platform used to maintain Oy Brandt Ab's marketing database, acting as a data processor under data protection regulations.
- WebastostandardWebasto provides air heaters (Air Top 2000 ST) available as accessories for Raptor models, enabling comfortable voyages in colder conditions.
- DometicstandardDometic provides refrigerator units (CRD50 fridge) available as accessories for Raptor models to enhance comfort on longer voyages.
- GrammerstandardGrammer provides air suspension seat systems for boat seats, absorbing waves and making sea journeys more comfortable for drivers and passengers.
- GooglesupportGoogle Analytics is used for visitor analytics on the Silver Boats website, helping to analyze how visitors use the web service.
- TerhiTec OycoreTerhiTec Oy is the parent company and manufacturer of Silver Boats. The company handles production (headquarters in Rymättylä, Finland), customer service (Ähtäri), and product development. TerhiTec Oy operates as part of the Otto Brandt Group.
- Oy Brandt AbcoreOy Brandt Ab is the parent company managing Silver Boats' marketing database, privacy compliance, exports, and overall brand operations. Located in Vantaa, Finland, the company serves as the database administrator and handles international business development including exports to multiple countries.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Silver-Boats competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Flipper Boats: Finnish leisure boat builder offering aluminum and fiberglass day cruisers and fishing boats. Competes directly with Silver's mid-tier offerings in the same Nordic dealer footprint.
- Bella Boats: Finnish boat manufacturer producing both aluminum and fiberglass leisure boats across day cruiser and fishing segments. Competes directly with Silver across multiple product lines in the Nordic market.
- HR Boats: Finnish aluminum boat manufacturer focused on leisure and fishing boats in similar size categories to Silver's X-range. Direct Nordic competitor in the aluminum segment.
- Nimbus Boats: Swedish leisure boat manufacturer producing premium day cruisers and commuter boats. Closest Scandinavian competitor to Silver's Z-range and cabin product strategy.
- Buster Boats: Finnish aluminum leisure boat manufacturer owned by Yamaha Motor, producing fishing and utility boats comparable to Silver's X-range. The closest head-to-head competitor in the Nordic aluminum boat segment.
- Yamarin: Finnish motorboat brand offering aluminum and fiberglass leisure boats in similar length categories to Silver. Direct competitor in Finnish and Nordic dealer networks.
- Quicksilver Boats: European recreational boat brand offering aluminum and fiberglass outboard-powered boats in similar size categories. Competes with Silver across European dealer channels in the entry-to-mid leisure segment.
Emerging players
- Axopar Boats: Fast-growing Finnish premium day-cruiser and adventure boat brand. Direct competitor in the premium fiberglass segment Silver is moving into via Raptor and Condor Cabin launches.
Others
- Terhi Boats: Sister brand under the same parent (TerhiTec Oy / Otto Brandt Group), producing smaller aluminum utility boats. Not a competitor but a related brand in the same corporate family, illustrating the parent group's broader portfolio.
Broad incumbents
- Jeanneau: Major French recreational boat manufacturer under the Beneteau Group, offering a broad portfolio from small motorboats to large yachts. A larger incumbent with overlapping fiberglass day-cruiser products competing in European markets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Silver-Boats
What does Silver-Boats do?
Silver-Boats designs and manufactures durable, practical, and safe motorboats in Finland. The company offers three product lines: the X-range of pure aluminium boats for active boaters and fishing, the Y-range of AluFibre™ boats combining aluminium hulls with fiberglass interiors, and the Z-range of pure fiberglass leisure boats with proprietary Petestep® hull technology. All boats are manufactured in Finland and sold through a global network of authorized dealers.
Is Silver-Boats a public or private company?
Silver-Boats is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Silver-Boats founded?
Silver-Boats was founded in 1990.
Where is Silver-Boats based?
Silver-Boats is headquartered in Ähtäri, Finland, in the Europe region.
How does Silver-Boats make money?
One revenue line is on record: motorboat Sales.
Who are Silver-Boats's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Flipper Boats, Bella Boats, HR Boats, Nimbus Boats, Buster Boats, Yamarin and Quicksilver Boats. Axopar Boats is listed as an emerging player. Terhi Boats is listed as an others. Jeanneau is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Silver-Boats have an API?
No public API is recorded for Silver-Boats.
What industry is Silver-Boats in?
Silver-Boats's product category is Recreational Motorboat Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAEAB, Motor Yacht Manufacturing, with a secondary code of IMAJAEAI, Day Cruiser, Bowrider & Runabout Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 336612 and its SIC code is 3730.