Yachtica

What Yachtica does

Yachtica, a brand of VYC S.r.l. (also referenced as Viareggio Yachting Corporation S.r.l.), designs and manufactures BUS-based home automation systems engineered specifically for the marine environment. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Viareggio, Italy, the company operates in a narrow niche that it claims to dominate — approximately 40% of the global fleet of recreational vessels above 24 meters uses Yachtica systems or products. The portfolio is built around two control platforms: EasyBUS, a RINA-certified system for superyachts and larger vessels, and iSMY, a programmable system targeting yachts below 30 meters. These are supported by a broad module family covering dimming (MCP, MCI, RGB, DIM series), motor and relay control (MCR, SPD MOT, YBRoller tubular motors), signal distribution (SPD series), keypads (YPlate aluminum, YPlate67 stainless-steel outdoor, LC Plate compact), marine power supplies (Dolphin), and the Cabot proprietary programming software plus the iSMY TECH/Yachtica mobile apps.

The business model is B2B enterprise field-sales: Yachtica is sold primarily through direct engagement with shipyards, electrical contractors, and system integrators, with approximately 30 regional partners providing localized design, installation, commissioning, and after-sales support across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Oceania. Named enterprise customers include Benetti, Abeking & Rasmussen, and Astilleros de Mallorca. Revenue derives from hardware module sales bundled with design-support, on-board installation assistance, programming, and post-sale warranty services; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company self-reports approximately 30-40 projects per year for yachts in the 24-100m segment plus additional 10-24m projects, and serves the full vessel lifecycle through new-build specifications and refit upgrades. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding and appears to be closely held under the VYC corporate umbrella alongside the Alphaplate keypad division.

Name

Yachtica

Legal name

Viareggio Yachting Corporation S.r.l.

Website

https://yachtica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Yachtica, an Italian brand of VYC S.r.l. founded in 2001 and headquartered in Viareggio, designs and manufactures RINA-certified BUS-based home automation systems for superyachts and motor yachts, sold through shipyards and a global network of marine-electrical specialists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Home Automation

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Yacht Systems Integration & Commissioning (Shipyard) (IMAJAMAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Marine Electrical Installation, Commissioning & Field Services (IMAJAJAL)

Keywords

• Marine home automation
• Superyacht lighting control
• Marine motor management
• Yacht BUS systems
• Marine electrical integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Viareggio

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of electronic control modules including dimmers, relay modules, motor controllers, and interfaces for marine home automation systems.
2. Technical Services: Design support during project preliminary phases, onboard assistance during installation, and after-sales support including remote troubleshooting and reprogramming during the first year.
3. Software/Programming Services: System programming services delivered with product sales, with free design services provided for system upgrades.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Yachtica designs and manufactures BUS-based home automation systems for yachts and superyachts, consisting of two main platforms — EasyBUS (RINA Type Approved, for vessels 24m+) and iSMY System (for yachts below 30m) — plus a range of complementary dimmer modules, motor controllers, tubular motors, keypad panels, marine power supplies, and Cabot programming software. The company sells these products through a global network of marine electrical contractors, system integrators, and shipyards, and provides design support, onboard installation assistance, commissioning, and after-sales service. Approximately 40% of the global superyacht fleet over 24 meters uses Yachtica technology.

Product overview

Yachtica is a marine home automation company specializing in domotic systems for yachts and superyachts. The product portfolio consists of two main control systems (EasyBUS and iSMY System) complemented by specialized modules for lighting control (Dimmers including MCP, MCI, RGB modules), motor management (MCR, YBRoller series), signal distribution (SPD series), and communication interfaces (MBC ETH, ICB MODBUS/ETH, iSMY ETH). The EasyBUS system serves as the primary certified platform for vessels 24m and above, while the iSMY System targets yachts below 30m. Both systems share common module families including dimmers, motor controllers, keypads (YPlate, YPlate67, LC Plate), and accessories (DOLPHIN power supplies). Programming and system management are handled through CABOT software and dedicated mobile apps. Approximately 40% of the global fleet of recreational vessels over 24 meters uses Yachtica technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EasyBUS: BUS-based control and management system designed and certified for the nautical sector, enabling advanced management of onboard lighting, movements, and electrical consumption monitoring.
• iSMY System
• YBRoller
• YPlate
• YPlate67
• LC Plate
• Cabot

Products and services

• EasyBUS System BUS-based control and management platform with integrated microcontrollers and modules for advanced onboard lighting control, motorized movements, electrical consumption monitoring, and integrated automatic functions. Designed for superyachts 24 meters and above; RINA Type Approved (Certificate No. DIP249224CS). Sold to shipyards, marine electrical contractors, and system integrators.
• iSMY System Control and management system for yachts below 30 meters featuring fully programmable multifunction outputs, NFC-based module configuration via the iSMY TECH app, and dedicated apps for technicians and crew/owner. Sold to shipyards, marine electrical contractors, and owners of mid-size yachts.
• Yachtica Dimmers (MCP, MCI, RGB, DIM series) Product line of dimmer modules (including MCP 804LX, MCI 804LX, RGB 804LX, DIM 22PN/24PN/24PS/KPN2, DMK 802LX) for precise management of onboard LED, RGB, incandescent, and halogen lighting. Includes preconfigured scenarios and advanced overload/short-circuit protection. Sold as modules within the EasyBUS and iSMY systems.
• YBRoller System (YBR series motors and MCR/SPD MOT controllers) BUS-based system for motorized curtains, blinds, and shading surfaces, including YBR 70 AC, YBR 70 DC, YBR 50 AC, YBR 50 DC tubular motors and MCR 808LX, MCR 808NX, SPD MOT motor controllers. Silent, reliable, with electronic limit switches and Soft Start/Soft Stop. Sold as part of Yachtica automation systems for superyachts and yachts.
• Keypads (YPlate, YPlate67, LC Plate) Push-button control panels for indoor and outdoor use on yachts, including YPlate (aluminum, magnetic mounting), YPlate67 (stainless steel AISI 316, IP67-IP68), and LC Plate (compact aluminum). Sold as user interfaces for Yachtica EasyBUS and iSMY systems.
• DOLPHIN Marine Power Supplies and Accessories Marine-grade LED power supplies and transformers (DOLPHIN variants: standard, DALI, HV, MD) developed and marketed exclusively for the nautical sector at 12/24V. Sold as accessories to Yachtica systems.
• Cabot Programming Software & App Proprietary programming software and mobile app for configuring Yachtica modules, creating custom scenarios, and managing EasyBUS and iSMY systems via smartphone or tablet. Sold alongside Yachtica hardware to shipyards, technicians, and integrators.
• iSMY TECH App Dedicated Android app for programming and configuring iSMY system modules via NFC antenna, providing user-friendly interface for technicians and crew/owner. Distributed via Google Play.
• Communication Interface Modules (ICB MODBUS, ICB ETH, MBC ETH, iSMY ETH, SPD series) Interface modules enabling communication between EasyBUS and external systems: ICB MODBUS (Modbus), ICB ETH and MBC ETH (Ethernet with FTP/WEB server), iSMY ETH (marine Ethernet), SPD 401X/801X/808X (push-button interface modules), and AMP 102I. Sold as system integration components for shipyards and integrators.
• Yachtica Design Support Service Technical design support service provided during the preliminary phase of new-build and refit projects, including system layout, electrical design assistance, and free design services for system upgrades. Sold to shipyards and owners alongside Yachtica products.
• Yachtica Onboard Installation Support Onboard technical assistance during installation and commissioning of Yachtica systems on yachts worldwide. Provided to shipyards, electrical contractors, and integrators as part of project delivery.
• Yachtica Testing and After-Sales Support Testing, commissioning, and after-sales support service including remote troubleshooting and reprogramming during the first year of operation. Provided to shipyards and end customers alongside Yachtica product sales.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% of global superyacht fleet (24m+) uses Yachtica technology
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

32 partnerships are on record, tiered regional and core.

• Home Sapiens ShowroomregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCroatia-based showroom partner for Yachtica products. Contact: Fabrizio Michela-Zucco, Vukovarska 35D 21000 Split, Croatia. Phone: +385 92 2887271.
• LSTregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrance-based partner representing Yachtica. Contact: Nicolas Torcheux, 4 Avenue de Beauval, 92380 Garches, France. Phone: +33 1 47 41 80 90.
• YachtelecregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrance-based marine electrical partner. Contact: 46 quai François Mitterrand, 13600 La Ciotat, France. Phone: +33 4 42 01 76 77.
• MYS Megayacht ServiceregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGermany-based megayacht service partner. Contact: Martin Algermissen, Bohlendamm 4, 30159 Hannover, Germany. Phone: +49 511 443 92 00 2.
• Golden Automation SystemsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGreece-based automation partner. Contact: Nikos Polykandriotis, 5 kous str., 18756 Keratsini, Greece. Phone: +30 21 60 70 12 02.
• Marble AutomationregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetherlands-based marine automation partner. Contact: Stefan Meun Visser, keteldiep 6, 8321 MH Urk, Netherlands. Phone: +31 527 68 79 53.
• Piet Brouwer Elektrotechniek BvregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetherlands-based electrical systems partner. Contact: Marsdiep 19, 8321 MC Urk, Netherlands. Phone: +31 527 681 651.
• E-Tech YachtingregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpain-based yachting technology partner. Contact: Miguel Ángel Díaz, Muelle Viejo s/n (Edificio STP) Local 3A, 07012 Palma de Mallorca. Phone: +34 971 431 155.
• NavstoreregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA-based marine electronics partner. Contact: Rich Jamieson, 10504 France Ave S #200, Minneapolis, MN 55431. Phone: +1 952 920 8500.
• R.Coastal Offshore X-CellenceregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA-based marine service partner. Contact: Steve Gilchrist, 3301 S. Andrews Ave #6, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. Phone: +1 954-816-8500.
• Technology Ventures Middle East FZCregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMiddle East technology partner. Contact: Mr. Raviraj Shetty, A3-18 SAIF ZONE SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates. Phone: +97165572602.
• Crystal Electronics LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew Zealand-based marine electronics partner. Contact: 22 Cockle Bay Road, Howick, Auckland 2014. Phone: +64 9 579 3726.
• Lumacon Accolade GroupregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpain/UK-based marine technology partner. Contact: Chris Giles, Unit 7 Building 4, Bldg Shamrock Quay, Southampton SO14 5QL / Ctra. Andratx 34, Portals Nous, Illes Baleares 07181. Phone: +34 871 719 355.
• Applied Marine AutomationregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based marine automation partner. Contact: Gifford Hooper, Concept House Eastern Wood Road, Langage Industrial Estate, Plymouth Devon PL7 5ET. Phone: +44 1752 349920.
• Advanced Integration LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based marine integration partner. Contact: 8 Duke Street, London. Phone: +44 2074 865993.
• FireFly EngineeringregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial USA partner. Contact: 1136 N Flagler Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, USA. Phone: (754) 206-4734.
• Sea Energy SRL Yacht Electrical SystemsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian marine electrical partner. Contact: Paolo Giuli, Via Maestrale 21/A, 55049 Viareggio (LU). Phone: +39 0584 370400.
• Tecnomarine SRLregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian marine electrical partner. Contact: Via Carducci 3/16, 16121 Genova (GE).
• Euro EL.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian marine electrical partner. Contact: Via Libeccio 39, 55049 Viareggio (LU). Phone: +39 0584 389669.
• Cantalupi Electric SystemregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian marine electrical partner. Contact: Via M. Coppino 371, Viareggio (LUCCA). Phone: +39 0584 384 944.
• Elettro Naval Impianti SRLregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian marine electrical partner. Contact: Via dei pescatori 28. Phone: +39 0584 388288.
• FaserregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian marine electrical partner. Contact: Via Maestri del Lavoro d'Italia 8, 17019 Varazze (SV). Phone: +39 019 932705.
• Ided SistemiregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian marine electrical partner. Contact: Roberto Taddei, Via Tosco Romagnola 988, 56021 Cascina (PI). Phone: +39 393 3340168.
• Keynetic SRLregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian marine electrical partner. Contact: Rosario Ipsale, Via Libeccio 48F. Phone: +39 0584 564768.
• Marine Automation SRLregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian marine automation partner. Phone: +39 0584 392018.
• Marine Electric SNCregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian marine electrical partner. Contact: Federico Gaziello, Via Antonio Fratti 7/9, Sanremo (IM). Phone: +39 0184 503954.
• NextworksregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian marine technology partner. Contact: Via Livornese 1027, 56122 Pisa (PI). Phone: +39 050 3871600.
• Pibiesse SRLregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian marine electrical partner. Contact: Paolo Brugna, Via Trattato di Maastricht 11, 15067 Novi Ligure (AL). Phone: +39 0143 323 935.
• E-Touch GroupregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpain-based marine technology partner. Contact: STP Global Building Office #15, Muele Viejo Espigon Exterior, Palma de Mallorca 07012, Spain. Phone: +34 629 416 249.
• Astilleros de MallorcaregionalImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSpain-based shipyard partner. Contact: Contramuelle Mollet 11, E-0712 Palma de Mallorca Spain. Phone: +34 971 710 645.
• Alphaplate (VYC Group)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerVYC Group division producing YPlate keypads. Keypads for Yachtica systems reference Alphaplate for additional configurations. Shared corporate parent with Yachtica.
• RINAcoreTechnology or IntegrationRINA provides Type Approval certification (Certificate No. DIP249224CS) for Yachtica's EasyBUS product range, validating compliance with maritime standards and regulations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Mastervolt (Power Products): Mastervolt provides marine power conversion, digital switching, and CZone integration for yachts and workboats; comparable to Yachtica as part of the marine electrical/automation supply chain addressing onboard control and energy management.
• Alphatron Marine (JRC): Alphatron Marine supplies bridge electronics and integrated automation systems with strong European/yacht presence; comparable to Yachtica in serving superyacht electrical/automation retrofit and refit projects.

Emerging players

• Vimar Group: Vimar produces nautical-grade electrical components and home automation from Italy; comparable to Yachtica as a fellow Italian manufacturer offering marine-rated wiring devices, keypads, and smart-control solutions.

Direct peers

• CZone by Power Products: CZone provides digital switching and power management systems widely used in yachts and motorboats; comparable to Yachtica as a marine-grade BUS-style control system for onboard electrical management and monitoring.
• Praxis Automation Technology: Praxis builds automation, navigation, and alarm systems for superyachts and commercial vessels; comparable to Yachtica as a shipyard-facing supplier of integrated onboard control and monitoring solutions.
• EmpirBus (Garmin): EmpirBus, now part of Garmin, offers NMEA-based networked electrical switching for marine vessels; comparable to Yachtica as a competing digital control backbone for onboard lighting, monitoring, and switch circuits.
• Böning Automationstechnologie: Böning specializes in ship and yacht automation, monitoring, and alarm systems; comparable to Yachtica as a marine-only automation vendor serving shipyards with similar lighting, engine, and bridge integration scope.

Broad incumbents

• Control4 (Snap One): Control4 offers whole-home and yacht automation platforms competing for lighting/shade control specifications; comparable to Yachtica as an alternative automation stack considered by marine system integrators.
• Crestron Electronics: Crestron is a global incumbent in residential/commercial automation with marine-specific integration; comparable to Yachtica because shipyards often evaluate Crestron against Yachtica for onboard lighting, blind, and AV control systems.
• Lutron Electronics: Lutron is a leading lighting and shading control specialist with marine-grade offerings; comparable to Yachtica because both compete for premium onboard dimming, motorized blind, and integrated lighting control projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@yachtica9862
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yachtica-di-v-y-c-srl

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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