Gulf Yachts

What Gulf Yachts does

Gulf Yachts W.L.L is a Qatari limited liability company headquartered in Doha, Qatar, operating as a premier yacht dealership and brokerage firm. Founded in 2013, the company provides a turnkey, single-source solution covering yacht and boat sales, pre-owned brokerage, marine equipment, workshop services, yacht management, and international yacht shipping, primarily serving high-net-worth individuals and boating enthusiasts in Qatar and the broader Gulf region. The firm is anchored by a state-of-the-art showroom at Old Doha Port (Building B30) and supplementary workshop facilities at the same port and in Barakat Al Awamir.

The product portfolio spans new yachts from Gulf Craft brands (Majesty, Nomad, Oryx, Silvercraft, Silvercat) and Bayliner, alongside a professionally inspected pre-owned inventory. Complementary authorized offerings include Seakeeper gyroscopic stabilizers (eliminating up to 95% of boat roll) and Seakeeper Ride vessel attitude control systems (reducing pitch and roll up to 70%), Deep Trekker ROV systems (SPECTRA, REVOLUTION, PIVOT, PHOTON, DTG3) for underwater inspection and survey, Cox Marine CXO300 diesel outboards, Neander Dtorque 50 diesel engines, and Kicker marine audio. An in-house workshop handles wood maintenance, hull painting, fiberglass repair, engine servicing, electrical and electronics work, and restoration, creating a full-lifecycle service platform.

Revenue is generated through one-time new-yacht sales (multimillion-QAR units including superyachts), pre-owned brokerage transactions (QAR 70,000 to QAR 7,500,000 listed range), marine equipment hardware sales, recurring workshop and yacht-management services, and yacht shipping. The go-to-market combines direct showroom sales, website inquiries, social media engagement, and participation in major regional boat shows including DIBS 2025 and Qatar Boat Show 2024. The firm holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certifications covering quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety management, and operates with a lean team of approximately seven employees under CEO Ghassan Albinali.

Name

Gulf Yachts

Legal name

Gulf Yachts W.L.L

Website

https://gulf-yachts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gulf Yachts is a Doha-based, ISO-certified yacht dealership and brokerage founded in 2013, serving Qatari and Gulf-region high-net-worth buyers with new Gulf Craft yachts, pre-owned vessels, marine equipment (Seakeeper, Deep Trekker, Cox), and in-house workshop, management, and shipping services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. New Yacht Sales: Sales of new yachts from represented brands including Majesty, Nomad, Oryx, Silvercraft, Silvercat, and Bayliner. Prices range from entry-level boats to superyachts priced at millions of QAR.
2. Pre-owned Yacht Brokerage: Brokerage services for buying and selling pre-owned yachts and boats. Company professionally inspects and maintains pre-owned vessels for resale.
3. Marine Equipment Sales: Sales of marine equipment including Seakeeper stabilizers, Seakeeper Ride systems, Deep Trekker ROVs, Cox and Neander marine engines, and Kicker marine audio accessories.
4. Workshop and Service: Comprehensive maintenance, repair, and restoration services for yachts including wood work, painting, engine maintenance, fiberglass repair, and electronics installation.
5. Yacht Management: Yacht management services providing technical support and management for vessel owners.
6. Yacht Shipping/Transport: Shipping services for transporting yachts and boats internationally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gulf Yachts is a turnkey single-source yacht dealership and brokerage based at Old Doha Port in Qatar. The company sells new yachts from Gulf Craft brands (Majesty, Nomad, Oryx, Silvercraft, Silvercat) and Bayliner, brokers pre-owned yachts, supplies and installs marine equipment (Seakeeper stabilizers, Seakeeper Ride, Deep Trekker ROVs, Cox and Neander engines, Kicker audio), and provides in-house workshop maintenance, yacht management and yacht shipping services.

Product overview

Gulf Yachts is a turnkey, single-source yacht dealership and brokerage firm based in Doha, Qatar, established in 2013. The company operates as a premier dealership for leading yacht brands, selling both new and pre-owned boats and yachts. Its product portfolio spans multiple sub-brands and product categories: the core offerings include new yachts (from Gulf Craft brands Majesty, Nomad, Oryx, Silvercraft, Silvercat) and pre-owned yachts sold through brokerage. These are complemented by marine workshop/maintenance services and a marine accessories division featuring KICKER audio products. Gulf Yachts also represents and sells specialized marine technology products including Deep Trekker ROV systems, Seakeeper gyroscopic stabilizers, Seakeeper Ride vessel attitude control systems, Cox Marine outboard engines, and Neander marine diesel engines. The company participates in regional boat shows and operates a showroom at Old Doha Port.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Majesty: Luxury yacht brand featuring superyachts and megayachts
• Nomad
• Oryx
• Silvercat
• Silvercraft
• Bayliner

Products and services

• New Yachts New luxury yachts and boats sold through authorized dealership, including models from Gulf Craft brands (Majesty, Nomad, Oryx, Silvercraft, Silvercat) and Bayliner, intended for personal ownership, cruising and recreational use in Qatar and the Gulf region.
• Pre-owned Yachts (Brokerage) Professionally inspected and maintained pre-owned yachts and boats offered through the company's brokerage service, including brands such as Riva, Hatteras, Falcon, Codecasa, Jeanneau, Glastron, MasterCraft, Mustang, Searay, AL Shaali Marine and traditional dhows, with prices ranging from QAR 70,000 to QAR 7,500,000.
• Workshop and Yacht Maintenance Services Comprehensive yacht maintenance, repair and restoration services including wood maintenance and painting, hull fairing and painting, fiberglass repair, anti-corrosion coating, electrical maintenance, engine servicing (inboard and outboard), and marine electronics installation and renewal, delivered from workshop facilities at Old Doha Port.
• Deep Trekker ROV Systems Professional underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) systems sold and supported as an authorized dealer, including SPECTRA (1,000m depth, 4K stereo, 4 knots), REVOLUTION (305m depth, 4K UHD), PIVOT (compact, portable), PHOTON (entry-level professional, 120m), and DTG3 (heavy-duty, low-visibility) for inspection, survey, search and recovery, and marine science operations across Gulf waters.
• Seakeeper Gyroscopic Stabilizers Seakeeper gyroscopic boat roll stabilization systems supplied and installed as an authorized dealer, eliminating up to 95% of boat roll across models from Seakeeper 1 (for boats approximately 23-30 feet, 365 lbs) to Seakeeper 40 (for boats approximately 85-110 feet, 4,074 lbs), all internally mounted with modest electrical power requirements.
• Seakeeper Ride Vessel Attitude Control System Seakeeper Ride Vessel Attitude Control Systems (VACS) that reduce pitch, heave and yaw by up to 70% during underway operation, supplied across models Ride 450 (~19-26 ft) through Ride 1500 (~45-55 ft), for vessels from 19ft to 55ft.
• Cox Marine CXO300 Diesel Outboard Engine Cox Marine CXO300 V8 diesel outboard engines supplied as an authorized dealer, delivering 300 horsepower with approximately 25% better fuel economy, 480 lb-ft torque, 3x longer lifespan, and commercial-grade durability.
• Neander Dtorque 50 Marine Diesel Engine Neander Dtorque 50 V8 diesel marine engines supplied as an authorized dealer, providing 50 horsepower with 111 Nm torque and approximately 40% better fuel efficiency, featuring dual counter-rotating balance shafts for commercial marine applications.
• Kicker Marine Audio Accessories Kicker marine audio products supplied as an authorized dealer, including media centers/radios (KMC5, KMC4, KMC3, KMC2), marine speakers, subwoofers, amplifiers, tower systems, marine enclosures, and accessories such as power wire, signal cables, fuse holders, LED lighting remotes, and distribution blocks.
• Yacht Management Services Technical support and management services for yacht owners, providing ongoing operational and technical oversight of vessels between usage cycles for individual owners and commercial operators.
• Yacht Shipping and Transport Services International shipping and transport services for yachts and boats, arranging logistics for moving vessels across regions for buyers and sellers transacting through the dealership and brokerage.

Quantifiable outcome

• Eliminates up to 95% of boat roll with Seakeeper systems
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Gulf CraftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGulf Yachts is the premier dealership in Doha for Gulf Craft brands including Majesty Yachts, Nomad Yachts, Oryx, Silvercraft, and Silvercat. This is a flagship partnership representing the core yacht sales business.
• Deep TrekkercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Deep Trekker ROV systems including SPECTRA, REVOLUTION, PIVOT, PHOTON, and DTG3 models for underwater inspection, survey, and search operations in Gulf waters.
• SeakeepercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Seakeeper gyroscopic stabilizers ranging from Seakeeper 1 (for 23-30ft boats) to Seakeeper 40 (for 85-110ft vessels), eliminating up to 95% of boat roll.
• Seakeeper RidecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Seakeeper Ride trim control systems that reduce pitch and roll by up to 70%, available for boats from 19ft to 55ft.
• KickerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Kicker marine audio products including speakers, subwoofers, amplifiers, tower systems, enclosures, and media centers.
• Cox MarineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Cox CXO300 diesel outboard engines featuring V8 technology, offering 300HP with 25% better fuel efficiency.
• Neander MotorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Neander Dtorque 50 marine diesel engines featuring V8 design, 50HP output, and 40% better fuel efficiency.
• Gulf Craft at DIBS 2025flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGulf Yachts, in partnership with Gulf Craft, participated in the 31st Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) 2025 from February 19-23 at Dubai Harbour, showcasing Majesty Yachts, Nomad Yachts, Oryx, and SilverCAT under the 'Legacy in Motion' theme.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Edmiston: Global yacht brokerage and management firm active in the Mediterranean and beyond. Comparable as a competing channel for pre-owned yacht brokerage and yacht management services — directly overlapping Gulf Yachts' brokerage and management revenue streams.
• Burgess: International yacht brokerage with strong presence in the luxury and superyacht segments. Comparable as a competitor for high-end pre-owned brokerage commissions, particularly for vessels priced in the multi-million QAR range.
• Gulf Craft: UAE-based global yacht builder and Gulf Yachts' primary supplier, manufacturing the Majesty, Nomad, Oryx, Silvercraft, and Silvercat brands. Comparable as the upstream producer of the exact product lines Gulf Yachts distributes, and a potential competitor if it shifts toward direct sales.
• Camper & Nicholsons: Long-established international yacht brokerage and management firm. Comparable for brokerage, yacht management, and new-build representation services targeting the same HNW clientele Gulf Yachts serves.
• Fraser Yachts: Global yacht broker and management company with offices in key yachting hubs. Directly overlaps with Gulf Yachts' brokerage, yacht management, and charter-related services in the superyacht segment.
• Northrop & Johnson: Global yacht brokerage with a strong superyacht focus. Directly comparable to Gulf Yachts' pre-owned brokerage services, especially for vessels in the QAR 4-7.5M+ range.

Others

• Sunseeker: UK luxury yacht manufacturer selling globally through authorized dealer networks. Sunseeker competes with Gulf Craft's premium offerings for the same Gulf HNW segment and represents the type of brand Gulf Yachts could plausibly add to its portfolio.
• Princess Yachts: UK-based luxury yacht manufacturer with a global dealer network that competes for the same Gulf HNW customers that Gulf Yachts serves. Comparable as an upstream brand that could appoint a competing Doha/Qatar dealer.

Direct peers

• Al Shaali Marine: UAE-based yacht and boat manufacturer and dealer operating in the Gulf region. Directly comparable as a regional peer offering new and pre-owned vessels to Gulf HNW customers with overlapping product categories and showroom-based distribution.

Regional players

• Boat Lagoon Yachting: Thailand-based yacht dealer and brokerage representing multiple international brands in Southeast Asia. Comparable as a multi-brand regional yacht dealership operating in an emerging yachting market, though geographically distinct from Gulf Yachts' Qatar focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCOZXMCBIF9fB4LSYxkQC0PQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/GulfYachts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gulf-yachts-wll
• Instagraminstagram.com/gulf_yachts

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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