Boat Builder

What Boat Builder does

Boat Builder Group (Boat Builder s.r.l.) is a privately held Italian marine services company headquartered in Senigallia, in the Marche nautical district. The company provides specialized installation, assembly, and finishing services for luxury yachts and megayachts, operating across four service divisions: Copertistica (deck equipment including garage doors, bollards, winches, sliding doors, hydraulic walkways, and fiberglass furniture), Glass Division (glass, window, and porthole installation using proprietary structural bonding and sealing technologies), Yacht Service / Assistenza e Refitting (global technical assistance, maintenance, refitting, and emergency response), and Ufficio Tecnico (naval architecture, yacht design, 3D scanning, and project coordination). Its primary customer segments are luxury yacht shipyards and builders, yacht owners and captains, and glass manufacturing partners; the company states it has worked with the most renowned international yacht and megayacht brands for over 25 years.

The company's core technology stack centers on 3D scanning and digital measurement for precise component modeling, advanced sealing technologies formulated for saltwater environments, and proprietary structural bonding techniques for yacht glass installation. It uses yacht design and engineering software to integrate components into vessel layouts while respecting weight, space, and safety regulations. These capabilities support a project-based revenue model in which bespoke installation, refitting, technical consulting, and ongoing maintenance engagements are priced via direct quotation rather than published pricing.

Distribution is direct-to-client: Boat Builder dispatches specialized technicians to shipyards and ports worldwide, with stated global operational reach and particular focus on the Mediterranean. Marketing and lead generation are primarily conducted through the company's multilingual website (Italian and English), phone, WhatsApp, and email. The company is registered as an Italian s.r.l. with a share capital of €10,000, has no disclosed investors, parent company, or funding history, and operates with no publicly disclosed revenue, headcount, or ownership structure.

Name

Boat Builder

Legal name

Boat Builder s.r.l.

Website

https://boatbuilder.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Boat Builder Group is an Italian marine services firm specializing in installation, glass work, refitting, and technical assistance for luxury yachts and megayachts, serving shipyards, yacht owners, and captains globally from its Senigallia headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Yacht Outfitting Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Ship and Boat Building (33661)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Yacht & Recreational Boat Service & Refit (TLAKAKAD)

Keywords

• Yacht installation services
• Luxury yacht outfitting
• Yacht glass installation
• Marine engineering services
• Yacht refitting

Headquarters

HQ city

Senigallia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Installation Services: Installation, assembly, and finishing of glass, portholes, sliding doors, and deck hardware for luxury yachts. Project-based pricing for custom installations.
2. Yacht Service and Refitting: Technical assistance, maintenance, and refitting services including structural repairs, component replacement, and emergency response. Includes complete management of remark points lists and preventive maintenance programs.
3. Technical Consulting: Technical consultancy services for yacht projects including on-site inspections, detailed estimates, and operational assessments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Boat Builder Group specializes in the installation, assembly, and finishing of glass, portholes, sliding doors, and deck hardware for luxury yachts and megayachts. The company provides global technical assistance, refitting, maintenance, and repair services, supported by an in-house technical office performing 3D scanning, naval architecture, and yacht design. Services are delivered on-site at ports and shipyards worldwide by a team of specialized technicians.

Product overview

Boat Builder Group operates as a unified service company offering four integrated divisions for luxury nautical outfitting. The company provides specialized installation, assembly, and finishing services for yachts through its core divisions: Copertistica handles deck equipment and dynamic handling systems; Glass Division specializes in glass, windows, and porthole installation with structural bonding; Yacht Service (Assistenza e Refitting) delivers global technical assistance and maintenance; and the Technical Office (Ufficio Tecnico) provides engineering, 3D scanning, and project coordination. These divisions work together to serve the高端 yacht market from initial design through installation and ongoing maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Glass Division: Specialized division for yacht glass installation, including glass windows, portholes, and structural sealing solutions.
• Technical Office

Products and services

• Copertistica (Cover/Deck Equipment) Deck equipment installation and handling services including garage doors, bollards, winches, sliding doors, hydraulic walkways, and fiberglass furniture for luxury yachts.
• Glass Division Specialized glass, window, and porthole installation and replacement services for yachts, including structural bonding, sealing technologies, and custom glass solutions for luxury vessels.
• Assistenza e Refitting (Yacht Service) Global technical assistance, maintenance, and refitting services for luxury yachts including structural repairs, engine/mechanical replacements, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Ufficio Tecnico (Technical Office) Technical engineering and design services including 3D scanning, yacht design, naval architecture, and project coordination for luxury vessel fitouts and refitting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Millimetric precision in component measurements through 3D scanning technology
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Leading Glass Manufacturing CompaniescoreTechnology or IntegrationBoat Builder Group collaborates with leading companies in glass production for nautical applications. These partnerships enable the company to offer comprehensive glass solutions, combining manufacturing expertise with specialized installation services for luxury yachts.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lusben (Benetti Group): Lusben is a leading Italian yacht refit and repair shipyard operating in the same Marche/Tyrrhenian yacht cluster. It is directly comparable to Boat Builder Group because it delivers high-end refit, maintenance, and engineering services to megayachts and captains - the same customer base and service scope.
• Palumbo Superyachts: Palumbo Superyachts operates refit facilities in Italy (Ancona, Naples, Marseille) for large yachts. Comparable to Boat Builder Group as it provides outfitting, refit, and technical services to megayacht owners and shipyards, with overlapping Mediterranean footprint.
• Amico & Co. Amico & Co. is an Italian refit and shipyard services company headquartered in Genoa serving large yachts. It is a direct peer because it offers project-based refit, technical assistance, and component installation services to shipyards and owners, overlapping with Boat Builder Group's Yacht Service and Copertistica divisions.
• Compositeworks: Compositeworks is a French megayacht refit and construction yard with deep expertise in composite structural work. It is comparable to Boat Builder Group because it competes for high-end refit contracts and premium structural/finishing scopes on large yachts.

Emerging players

• CRN (Ferretti Group): CRN builds fully-custom megayachts in Ancona, in the same Marche nautical district as Boat Builder Group. It is an emerging/larger player whose projects represent a natural client base for specialized outfitting, glass, and deck equipment installation.
• Rossi Navi: Rossi Navi is an Italian custom megayacht builder and refit specialist based in Viareggio. Comparable to Boat Builder Group as it competes for high-end refit work and operates in the same niche of luxury yacht outfitting and servicing.

Broad incumbents

• Sanlorenzo: Sanlorenzo is a leading Italian megayacht builder headquartered near La Spezia. It is a broad incumbent comparable to Boat Builder Group because it is a major potential client for outfitting services and operates in the same Italian luxury yacht cluster and works on similarly-sized vessels.
• Benetti: Benetti (part of Azimut-Benetti Group) is one of the world's largest builders of megayachts in Italy. It is a broad incumbent in the same addressable market as Boat Builder Group, contracting installation, refit, and finishing services for its Livorno and Viareggio shipyards.
• Ferretti Group (Custom Line): Ferretti Group, through its Custom Line brand, builds large yachts in Italy and is a major buyer of specialized outfitting services. Comparable to Boat Builder Group as a large incumbent in the same Italian megayacht ecosystem that depends on external installers for premium scopes.
• The Italian Sea Group: The Italian Sea Group owns Admiral, Tecnomar, and Perini Navi - major Italian megayacht and sailing yacht builders. It is a broad incumbent whose shipyards represent a key potential client base for Boat Builder Group's outfitting and refit services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boat-builder

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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