NautiBuoy Marine

What NautiBuoy Marine does

NautiBuoy Marine designs and manufactures inflatable floating platforms and modular docks for superyachts, motor yachts, and sailing yachts, sold through a global dealer network and direct sales. Founded in 2014 by ex-superyacht crew Clay Builder and Nina Anderson, the company is registered in the Netherlands (legal entity Airgroup Industries / SeaRaft, KVK NB. 55113346) and headquartered in Nijmegen. Its product range centers on the Voyager and Sport platform series in four sizes (375, 525, 675, 800) with Teak or Diamond surface finishes, built on a 200mm dropstitch core with Mehler German PVC and a rapid-fill ballast system. The platforms connect via the patent-pending Air Toggle linking system, enabling T-, L-, end-to-end, and side-by-side configurations, and form the spine of a broader ecosystem that includes the C-Dock (Seabob/eFoil dock), E-Foil Dock, J-Dock (jet ski dock), SeaPool (protected swimming enclosure), C-Shade (floating canopy), and Steps accessories. The company has earned the DAME Design Award and holds 12 patents pending plus Teak-surface patents registered in the UK, Europe, and US.

NautiBuoy Marine operates a one-time-purchase hardware model with quote-based pricing (no public list prices), a deposit-on-order workflow, and standard or express shipping from the Netherlands. Distribution is primarily through 16+ named resellers across Europe (Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Monaco, Montenegro, Spain, Turkey, Malta), the USA (four Florida-based resellers), and Mexico, supplemented by direct phone and email sales. The company exhibits at major industry boat shows (FLIBS, METS, Monaco, Cannes, Boot Dusseldorf, Palma, MYBA Charter Show) and is covered in marine trade press including Forbes, Boat International, Motor Boat & Yachting, and Superyacht News.

The company targets three primary customer segments: superyacht owners and charter guests seeking additional leisure and water-access space; yacht crew and captains needing a stable maintenance platform at waterline; and yacht-based water sports enthusiasts requiring safe docking for personal watercraft. Pricing reflects premium positioning in the luxury marine equipment category, with no disclosed revenue figures, no external funding rounds, and a lean headcount of 1-10 employees suggesting an organic, founder-operated small business rather than a venture-backed scale play.

Name

NautiBuoy Marine

Legal name

Airgroup Industries / SeaRaft

Website

https://nautibuoymarine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NautiBuoy Marine is a Netherlands-based designer and manufacturer of premium inflatable floating platforms and modular docks for superyachts and motor yachts, sold globally through a 16+ reseller network spanning Europe, the USA, and Mexico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Inflatable Marine Platforms

akta.pro primary industry

Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG)

Keywords

• Inflatable platforms
• Marine equipment
• Yacht accessories
• Floating docks
• Water sports gear

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijmegen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Inflatable Platform Sales: NautiBuoy Marine sells its range of inflatable floating platforms (Sport and Voyager series) in four sizes (375, 525, 675, 800) with Teak or Diamond surface options. Each platform is a one-time purchase. A deposit is paid on order placement, with the balance invoiced upon order confirmation. The company holds stock for standard and express shipping.
2. Accessories Sales: Accessories include Leisure Packs (Classic and Luxury with comfort seats and headrests), Maintenance Packs (protective covers and hose holders), Boarding Ladders, L-Bows (transom protectors), Air Toggles (side-by-side linking), Steps (Triple Step, Long Step, Short Step), and transom bumpers. All sold as one-time purchases alongside platforms.
3. C-Dock Sales: The C-Dock (Seabob and eFoil docking station) is sold in Sport and Voyager variants. It can be used standalone or connected to existing NautiBuoy platforms. Compatible with F5 and F5S Seabobs.
4. C-Shade Sales: Inflatable floating canopy providing UV sun protection. Sold as an accessory that fits around the Voyager 800 Teak platform using the Air Toggle connection system and ballast bags.
5. SeaPool Sales: Inflatable and netted safe swimming pools in two sizes (400: 4m x 4m; 600: 6m x 4m) with a 5m interior. Protects swimmers from jellyfish and sea life. Can be used solo or attached to any NautiBuoy product.
6. J-Dock Sales: Double Bay Jet Ski Dock providing a drive-in floating parking solution for jet skis with kevlar reinforced D-rings. Stand-alone or connectable to SeaPools and platforms.
7. E-Foil Dock Sales: Drive-on/drive-off inflatable dock for E-Foil boards. Attaches to existing platforms via Air Toggle or can be used standalone tethered to a vessel stern or pontoon.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NautiBuoy Marine designs, manufactures, and sells premium inflatable floating platforms and accessories for yachts and superyachts. Its core product is a modular dropstitch platform available in two series (Sport and Voyager) and four sizes (375, 525, 675, 800) with Teak or Diamond surface finishes, connected via a proprietary patent-pending Air Toggle linking system. The platform ecosystem extends to inflatable docks (C-Dock for Seabobs/eFoils, J-Dock for jet skis, E-Foil Dock), the SeaPool safe swimming enclosure, the C-Shade floating canopy, Steps, and accessories including Leisure Packs, Maintenance Packs, boarding ladders, and L-Bows.

Product overview

NautiBuoy Marine is a specialist manufacturer of award-winning inflatable platforms for yachts, offering a modular system of products. The core offering consists of two platform series (Voyager and Sport) in four sizes (375, 525, 675, 800) with Teak or Diamond surface finishes. The platforms connect via the proprietary patent-pending Air Toggle system, enabling multiple configurations including jet-ski docks, leisure platforms, and maintenance rafts. The product ecosystem extends through specialized docks (C-Dock for Seabobs/eFoils, E-Foil Dock, J-Dock for jet skis), the SeaPool safe swimming area, and C-Shade floating canopy. Accessorization options include Leisure Packs (comfort seats and headrests), Maintenance Packs (protective covers and hose holders), and individual accessories (boarding ladder, L-Bows, steps). All products feature dropstitch core construction with Mehler German PVC materials and unique ballast systems for stability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Voyager Series: Premium platform series with multiple connection options including end-to-end, side-by-side, T-shape, and L-shape linking configurations. Features either teak or diamond deck surface finishes.
• Sport Series
• C-Dock
• E-Foil Dock
• C-Shade
• SeaPool
• J-Dock
• Steps

Products and services

• Voyager Series Platform The premium inflatable platform series with full modular connectivity options including end-to-end, side-by-side, T-shape (jet-ski dock), and L-shape configurations. Features dropstitch core with Mehler German PVC borders and ballast bags, available in Teak or Diamond surface finish.
• Sport Series Platform The lightweight inflatable platform series with end-to-end linking only. Features dropstitch core with premium materials, available in both Teak and Diamond surface finishes.
• Platform 375 Smallest platform size measuring 2.5m x 1.5m (8'2" x 4'11"). Accommodates up to 3 users for sunbathing or 2 deckhands for maintenance work. Weighs 20kg out of bag, 23kg in bag. Max load 410kg.
• Platform 525 Medium platform size measuring 3.5m x 1.5m (11'5.5" x 4'11"). Accommodates up to 4 users for sunbathing or 4 deckhands for maintenance. Weighs 26kg out of bag, 29kg in bag. Max load 480kg.
• Platform 675 Longest platform size measuring 4.5m x 1.5m (14'9" x 4'11"). Accommodates up to 5 users for sunbathing or 5 workers. When joined end to end creates a 9m runway. Weighs 31kg out of bag, 34kg in bag. Max load 600kg.
• Platform 800 Largest and widest platform measuring 4m x 2m (13'1" x 6'6"). Accommodates up to 5 guests or 5 workers. Can be used as luxury floating island. Weighs 42kg out of bag, 46kg in bag. Max load 700kg.
• C-Dock Modular inflatable dock for Seabobs and eFoils. Drive-in/drive-out solution compatible with F5 and F5S Seabobs. Features 40L ballast bag, kevlar reinforced D-rings, and buckle/webbing security straps. Available in Sport and Voyager versions.
• E-Foil Dock Drive-on, drive-off docking solution for e-foiling boards. Attaches to existing platforms using Air Toggle technology. Can be used as solo dock with tether attachment to vessel or pontoon. 10cm thick with 180-degree pivot capability.
• J-Dock Double Bay Jet Ski Dock providing safe and comfortable embarking/disembarking for jet skis. Features kevlar reinforced D-rings for quick attachment. Can be used standalone or connected to SeaPools and platforms.
• SeaPool Inflatable and netted pool creating safe swimming area protected from jellyfish and marine wildlife. Premium grade drop-stitch material with 4 kevlar reinforced D-rings. Available in 400 (4m x 4m) and 600 (6m x 4m) sizes.
• C-Shade Miami beach style floating canopy providing UV protection. Fits around Voyager 800 Teak platform using Air Toggle connection and ballast bags. Fully inflatable, multifunctional design creating shaded areas.
• Triple Step Three-step unit for yachts over 50 meters with higher transoms. 60cm total height with 20cm per step. Made of 3 bonded chambers with PE Foam Teak finish. For 800 size platforms only.
• Long Step Step option for all sizes of yachts using an 800 alongside the transom. Attaches to velcro strips and D-rings. For 800 size platforms only.
• Short Step Step option for right angles to stern as single jet ski dock or runway to other platforms and toys. For 800 size platforms only.
• Luxury Leisure Pack

Quantifiable outcome

• Inflatable in under 5 minutes (1m30s to 3m30s depending on platform size)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

Integration2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered regional and minor.

• Luxury Marine Toys d.o.o.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCroatia reseller handling distribution of NautiBuoy products in the Croatian market. Located at Antuna Mihanovića 44a, Split, Croatia. Contact: +385 99 3609 017.
• Ocean Premium GroupregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrance (Antibes) reseller handling distribution of NautiBuoy products in the French Riviera market. Contact: +33 4 930 109 34.
• Water Toys MarineregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMonaco-based reseller located at 18 rue Grimaldi, 98000 Monaco. Contact: +33 04 89 89 17 12.
• Luxury Marine Toys GmbHregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGermany reseller based in Bielefeld at Stadtring 13, D-33647 Bielefeld, Germany. Contact: +49 521 3274 2274.
• Deramar IKEregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGreece/Athens reseller at 48 Peiraios, Moschato, Athens 18346, Greece. Contact: +30 210 80 70 775.
• Versilia Supply ServiceregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItaly/Viareggio reseller at Via M. Coppino 423, Viareggio (LU), Italy. Contact: +39 0584 387461.
• Aqua Marine MonacoregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMonaco reseller at 18 rue Grimaldi, 98000 Monaco. Contact: +33 644 255 320.
• Luxury Marine ToysregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMontenegro reseller at Tivat Heights Access Road Kavac BB, Tivat, Montenegro. Contact: +385 91 6105 439 / +385 99 3609 017.
• EYOS Tenders & ToysregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpain reseller at Carrer Pou Comú 4, 07350 Binissalem, Illes Balears, Spain. Contact: +34 971 285 074. Testimonial from CEO Tom Sell on J-Dock product.
• Avart Luxury ToysregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTurkey reseller with three locations: Istanbul (Kavacık Mahallesi, Serpil Sokak, No: 5/a Sim Plaza), Bodrum (Yalıkavak Mahallesi Eser Caddesi, No: 2/20), and Göcek (Göcek Mahallesi No: 18).
• Ritz Marine LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMalta and Sicily reseller at Ritz Marine, Triq San Antnin, Marsascala, Malta. Contact: +356 7932 2092.
• Custom MotorsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrance reseller at 470 Route Nationale 7, 06270 Villeneuve-Loubet, France.
• Nautical VenturesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA (Florida) reseller at 1400 S. Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. Appointed as US reseller in 2016. Launched NautiBuoy at FLIBS (Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show).
• National Marine SuppliersregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA (Florida) reseller at 2800 SW 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315. Contact: +1 954 764 0975.
• Yacht Chandlers USAregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA (Florida) reseller at 750 W Sunrise Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311. Contact: +1 954 761 3463.
• Light as Air BoatsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA (Florida) reseller at 13801 Walsingham Rd. Suite A-116, Largo, FL 33774. Contact: +1 833 582 6287.
• CabolectricregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMexico reseller at Av. del Pescador 1, El Medano Ejidal, 23479 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico. Contact: +52 624 235 1811.
• Stella Maris YachtingregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational yachting company offering whole-life support to motor and sailing yacht owners. Appointed as NautiBuoy reseller in February 2016. Supplied NautiBuoy platform to Oyster 575 Miss Tiggy for the Oyster World Rally.
• Plymouth University COAST LabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWave laboratory testing facility where the Air Toggle linking system was tested for 9 hours in low and high frequency waves. A jet-ski dock configured from Ocean 525 and Ocean 375 was tested.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Connelly Skis: Connelly is a long-standing water sports brand making wakeboards, water skis, and inflatable towables. Comparable as a smaller specialty marine/water-sports equipment brand serving leisure boaters with multiple accessory products.
• BOTE: BOTE designs and sells inflatable kayaks, paddleboards, and floating water platforms for the premium outdoor recreation segment. Comparable as an emerging specialty inflatable brand crossing over into marine leisure use cases served by NautiBuoy.
• Highfield Boats: Highfield Boats manufactures aluminum-hulled RIBs and tenders, including ultralight models popular among yacht owners for tender use. Comparable as a marine equipment OEM serving yacht owners with premium portable/lightweight products.
• SeaBob: SeaBob (by Cayago) makes high-performance underwater scooters positioned as luxury yacht toys. NautiBuoy's C-Dock is purpose-built around SeaBob products, making them a deeply interconnected peer serving the same yacht-toy buyer.
• Lift Foils: Lift Foils is the leading manufacturer of electric hydrofoil surfboards used as yacht toys. NautiBuoy launched the E-Foil Dock specifically to support Lift Foils and similar e-foil boards on yachts, making them a directly adjacent peer in the yacht-based e-foiling ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Garmin Marine: Garmin's marine division is the dominant electronics supplier to yacht and superyacht owners, offering chartplotters, AIS, autopilots, and integrated helm systems. Broad incumbent in the same yacht OEM/aftermarket ecosystem, though not directly competing in inflatable platforms.
• Zodiac Nautic: Zodiac Nautic is a long-established French manufacturer of inflatable boats and RIBs with a broad marine product portfolio. It competes in the broader inflatable marine equipment category but at a much larger scale and broader product scope than NautiBuoy.

Direct peers

• FunAir: FunAir designs and manufactures inflatable yacht toys including floating playgrounds, slides, and pools, serving the same superyacht owner and charter guest segment with similar B2B distribution through yacht-management intermediaries.
• Williams Jet Tenders: Williams Jet Tenders is a UK-based manufacturer of high-end jet-powered tenders specifically engineered for superyachts. Comparably positioned in the superyacht accessory space with similar premium pricing and dealer-driven distribution to yacht owners.

Others

• Tenders and Toys: Tenders and Toys is a yacht-acquisition advisory and broker representing buyers on tenders, toys, and accessories for new superyacht builds. It is an ecosystem participant that lists and supplies products like NautiBuoy to owners during the yacht specification process.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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