YAMARAN
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2001
- HeadquartersSankt Petersburg, Russia
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
YAMARAN firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- YAMARAN
- Legal name
- ПЛАНЕТА ЛОДОК
- Website
- https://yamaran.ru
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2001
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
YAMARAN industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Inflatable Boats
- NAICS
- Boat Building (336612)
- SIC
- Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) & Inflatable Leisure Craft Manufacturing (IMAJAEAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Yacht Tenders & Auxiliary Leisure Craft Manufacturing (IMAJAEAO)
Keywords
Where YAMARAN is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Sankt Petersburg
- HQ country
- Russia
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
YAMARAN business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Inflatable Boat Sales: Revenue from manufacturing and selling inflatable boats across four series (Tender, Sport, Style, RIBs) with prices ranging from 49,990 to 512,290 rubles.
- Accessories and Optional Equipment: Additional revenue from optional equipment including fuel tanks, battery boxes, navigation lights, tow bars, bimini tops, and transport covers.
- Outboard Motor Sales: Sale of outboard motors through partner brands including PARSUN, GOLFSTREAM, TOYAMA, WATERSNAKE, and YAMAHA.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | YAMARAN RIBs: Premium rigid inflatable boats with fiberglass hull |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | YAMARAN Style (Smax): Maximum equipment, stylish design |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | YAMARAN Sport: Multi-purpose boats for active recreation |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | YAMARAN Tender: Budget-friendly compact boats |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
YAMARAN product offering
Product offeringCore offering
YAMARAN manufactures and distributes PVC inflatable boats across four product series: TENDER (entry-level compact boats), SPORT (multi-purpose boats for fishing, hunting, diving, water sports), STYLE/Smax (premium boats with stylish design and maximum equipment), and RIBs (rigid inflatable boats with fiberglass or aluminum hulls for high-speed performance). The company also offers optional accessories (fuel tanks, navigation lights, bimini tops, transport covers) and bundles Yamaha outboard motors with boat purchases.
Product overview
YAMARAN is a Russian manufacturer of inflatable boats made from PVC materials. The product portfolio consists of four distinct series: TENDER (entry-level compact boats for budget-conscious users), SPORT (versatile multi-purpose boats for fishing, hunting, diving, and water sports), STYLE/Smax (premium series with stylish design and maximum standard configuration), and RIBs (professional-grade rigid inflatable boats with rigid fiberglass hull and inflatable tubes). All boats are produced using high-quality foreign materials and components meeting YAMAHA MOTOR Co. quality standards. The boats feature modern design, international standard compliance, high safety, excellent seaworthiness, large load capacity, and compact packaging for easy transportation.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- YAMARAN TENDER: Серия компактных и легких надувных лодок для тех, кто предпочитает оперативность подготовки к плаванию
- YAMARAN SPORT
- YAMARAN STYLE (Smax)
- YAMARAN RIBs
Products and services
- YAMARAN TENDER Series Compact and lightweight inflatable boats for budget-conscious buyers; can be carried by a single person when assembled, suitable for small motors and casual outings.
- YAMARAN SPORT Series Multi-purpose inflatable boats designed for diverse water activities including fishing, hunting, diving, and water sports, offering balanced load capacity, habitability, seaworthiness, and speed.
- YAMARAN STYLE (Smax) Series Premium inflatable boats with stylish design, maximum standard equipment, and original construction featuring enlarged cockpit area for enhanced habitability and load capacity.
- YAMARAN RIBs Series Rigid Inflatable Boats combining hard fiberglass or aluminum hulls with inflatable tubes for high-speed active and extreme recreation, with luxury consoles, windshields, steering systems, and built-in fuel tanks.
- Boat Accessories and Optional Equipment Optional accessories and add-on equipment for YAMARAN inflatable boats, including fuel tanks, battery boxes, navigation lights, tow bars, bimini tops, transport covers, and tuning accessories.
Quantifiable outcome
- World Championship winners 2009, 2014, 2015 in Endurance Pneumatics PR2 class
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use YAMARAN
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
YAMARAN technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
YAMARAN partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- YAMAHA MOTOR Co., Ltd.coreYAMAHA MOTOR Co., Ltd. establishes quality standards for YAMARAN boats. Products are manufactured using high-quality foreign materials and components that meet YAMAHA requirements for goods recommended for sale in the official dealer network. When purchasing a YAMARAN boat with Yamaha outboard motor, engine installation is included in the package price.
- ПЛАНЕТА ЛОДОК (PLANETA LODOK)coreПЛАНЕТА ЛОДОК is the exclusive dealer and main distributor of YAMARAN boats in Saint Petersburg. They operate the official website (yamaran.ru), manage dealer network, provide after-sales service, and sell additional equipment. The company also represents other boat brands including SILVERADO, NORDIK, DINGO.
- Мобиле Групп (Mobile Group)coreShipbuilding company Мобиле Групп is a strategic partner in the MG-YAMARAN racing team. Joint team with Petroset (official Yamaha dealer) consistently shows high results at World Championships, winning 2009, 2014, 2015 world championships.
- Петросет (Petroset)coreOfficial Yamaha dealer company, co-founder of MG-YAMARAN racing team. The team uses serial YAMARAN boats with serial Yamaha outboard motors in competitions.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
YAMARAN competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Мнев и Ко (Mnev & Co / Kaiman): Leading Russian inflatable boat manufacturer (Kayman, Korsar brands). Direct domestic peer to YAMARAN in Russia, sharing the same Saint Petersburg/Northwest distribution channels, exhibiting at the same Охота и Рыболовство trade shows, and competing for the same recreational boater customers.
- Zodiac Nautic: French global leader in inflatable boats and RIBs. Direct peer as Zodiac produces PVC inflatables and fiberglass-hull RIBs targeting recreational boating, professional use, and military applications with similar product tiering to YAMARAN's TENDER through RIBs series.
- BRIG (Brig Inflatable Boats): Manufacturer of RIBs and inflatable boats with fiberglass or aluminum hulls. Direct peer across YAMARAN's full product range, with comparable sport, tender, and RIB tiers aimed at recreational boating, fishing, and water sports markets.
- Highfield Boats: Manufacturer of aluminum-hull RIBs and tenders targeting recreational and commercial segments. Directly comparable to YAMARAN's RIB line with similar premium positioning, modern designs, and lightweight performance emphasis for diverse water activities.
- Avon Marine: British manufacturer of inflatable boats and RIBs serving both military/defense and recreational markets. Directly comparable to YAMARAN's inflatable and RIB product lines, with overlapping customer segments in fishing, water sports, and professional applications.
Broad incumbents
- Yamaha Motor (Marine): Strategic partner and certification body for YAMARAN. Yamaha Marine sells outboards globally and operates an extensive dealer network; while not a direct boat competitor at YAMARAN's price points, Yamaha's certification program and dealer reach define the channel architecture YAMARAN depends on.
- Mercury Marine: Global leader in marine propulsion including outboard motors and inflatable boats (Mercury Inflatables). Broad incumbent serving the same recreational boating customer base as YAMARAN, with broader portfolio and stronger brand recognition in Western markets.
- Honda Marine: Major outboard motor manufacturer and parent of Honda Marine inflatable boat range. Comparable to YAMARAN's bundled engine-and-boat offering via the YAMAHA partnership, with broader global distribution and financial scale as a multinational.
- Suzuki Marine: Global outboard motor manufacturer with established Russian and European dealer networks. Comparable to YAMARAN as a competing marine powertrain brand that Russian boat builders could partner with as an alternative to YAMAHA, shaping YAMARAN's competitive context.
Emerging players
- Honda Power Equipment (outboards): Japanese outboard brand expanding recreational marine presence. Emerging player relative to YAMAHA in the Russian recreational boating segment; represents the type of partnership alternative or competitor that shapes YAMARAN's powertrain ecosystem and competitive positioning.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
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YAMARAN funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about YAMARAN
What does YAMARAN do?
YAMARAN manufactures and distributes PVC inflatable boats across four product series: TENDER (entry-level compact boats), SPORT (multi-purpose boats for fishing, hunting, diving, water sports), STYLE/Smax (premium boats with stylish design and maximum equipment), and RIBs (rigid inflatable boats with fiberglass or aluminum hulls for high-speed performance). The company also offers optional accessories (fuel tanks, navigation lights, bimini tops, transport covers) and bundles Yamaha outboard motors with boat purchases.
Is YAMARAN a public or private company?
YAMARAN is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was YAMARAN founded?
YAMARAN was founded in 2001. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is YAMARAN based?
YAMARAN is headquartered in Sankt Petersburg, Russia, in the Europe region.
How does YAMARAN make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Inflatable Boat Sales are the primary driver. The others are accessories and Optional Equipment and outboard Motor Sales.
Who are YAMARAN's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Мнев и Ко (Mnev & Co / Kaiman), Zodiac Nautic, BRIG (Brig Inflatable Boats), Highfield Boats and Avon Marine. Broad incumbents are Yamaha Motor (Marine), Mercury Marine, Honda Marine and Suzuki Marine. Honda Power Equipment (outboards) is listed as an emerging player.
Does YAMARAN have an API?
No public API is recorded for YAMARAN.
What industry is YAMARAN in?
YAMARAN's product category is Inflatable Boats. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAEAG, Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) & Inflatable Leisure Craft Manufacturing, with a secondary code of IMAJAEAO, Yacht Tenders & Auxiliary Leisure Craft Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 336612 and its SIC code is 3730.