Ultra Marine Europe

What Ultra Marine Europe does

Ultra Marine Europe, s.r.o. is a Prague-based private limited company that designs, manufactures, and distributes premium stainless steel marine anchoring systems under the Ultra Marine, ULTRA, ULTIMATE, and ULTRALINE brands. The flagship Ultra Anchor uses a proprietary design with hollow flukes filled with lead to achieve rapid seabed setting and high holding power across sand, mud, grass, and rock bottoms, and is supported by a complete anchoring ecosystem including the Flip Swivel self-righting mechanism, Anchor Ring rescue tool, Bow Roller system, Chain Grab, Trip Hook, ULTIMATE Chain in Grade 316L, Duplex, and Superduplex variants, and ULTRALINE Dyneema rope. The company holds ABS, RINA, and Lloyd's Register certifications and serves two principal customer segments: 50+ OEM yacht builders (Azimut, Sunseeker, Princess Yachts, Ferretti, Bali Catamarans, Hanse, Fountaine Pajot, Hallberg-Rassy, Nautor Swan, Beneteau, and others) into which Ultra Marine systems are integrated as factory-fitted equipment, and a long-tail of 12,000+ private boat owners across 23+ European countries plus the United States.

The company monetizes through unit-priced hardware sales priced in EUR, with anchors ranging from €676 for a 5 kg unit up to multi-thousand-EUR configurations for 360 kg superyacht units, and chain priced per meter from €25.9 to €93+. Go-to-market combines direct e-commerce on a multi-language storefront, an extensive European dealer network organized into Stockist and Advisor tiers, dedicated regional sales representatives covering nine territories, and event-driven demand generation at major European and US boat shows. Distribution is centralized at a Prague 7 headquarters and a Prague 8 warehouse facility, with logistics managed internally. The company operates without external venture funding under founder/owner Radek Masin (CEO), supported by a 21-person team including Heads of Sales, Production, and Finance, and a U.S. Strategy & Development Leader driving North American expansion.

Ultra Marine Europe competes in a niche but quality-sensitive segment of the recreational and superyacht marine equipment market, where lifetime warranty, European manufacture, and certification by major classification societies are key positioning levers. Growth is primarily driven by OEM specification wins, deepening penetration of the US market, and incremental product extensions such as the ULTRALINE Dyneema rope line, with no disclosed revenue or external capital to date.

Name

Ultra Marine Europe

Legal name

Ultra Marine Europe, s.r.o.

Website

https://ultramarine-anchors.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ultra Marine Europe, a Prague-based private company, designs and distributes premium stainless steel anchoring systems (anchors, chains, swivels, bow rollers, ropes) to 50+ OEM yacht builders and 12,000+ private boat owners across 23+ European countries and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Anchoring Equipment

akta.pro primary industry

Deck Fittings & Hardware (Bitts, Fairleads, Cleats, Anchors & Chains) (IMAJAIAK)

Keywords

• Marine anchoring systems
• Stainless steel anchors
• Anchor chain hardware
• Yacht equipment OEM
• Boat anchoring accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague 7

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ultra Marine Anchor Sales: Direct sales of premium stainless steel anchors ranging from 5kg to 360kg for boats up to 186ft. Primary product line with lifetime warranty.
2. Accessories and Complementary Products: Sales of Flip Swivel hooks, Anchor Rings, Chain Grabs, Trip Hooks, Bow Rollers, and Bow Roller Cars as add-on products to enhance anchoring system performance.
3. ULTIMATE Chain Sales: Premium, Standard, and Suprene chain product lines in various grades of stainless steel for offshore marine use.
4. ULTRALINE/Dyneema Rope Sales: High-performance flat floating rope with breaking loads up to 3200 Kgf, used for stern mooring or stern anchoring, previously known as Quickline.
5. OEM/Embedded Sales: B2B sales of complete anchoring solutions integrated into new boat builds by 50+ OEM manufacturers including major yacht builders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ultra Marine Europe designs, manufactures and distributes premium stainless-steel marine anchoring systems, led by the Ultra Anchor (5–360 kg, for vessels up to 186 ft) with proprietary lead-weighted hollow flukes and a self-righting Flip Swivel. The portfolio is a complete anchoring ecosystem — anchors, swivels, anchor rings, bow rollers, chain grabs, trip hooks, ULTIMATE stainless-steel chains (316L, Duplex, Superduplex) and ULTRALINE Dyneema rope — sold direct, through European dealers, and embedded by 50+ OEM yacht builders.

Product overview

Ultra Marine Europe offers a comprehensive anchoring system for boats and yachts consisting of a flagship Ultra Marine Anchor (available from 5kg to 360kg for vessels up to 186ft) complemented by a full range of anchoring accessories. The product portfolio includes the core Ultra Marine Anchor, Flip Swivel & Hook for automatic anchor positioning, Anchor Ring for rescue situations, Bow Roller and Bow Roller Car for smooth anchor deployment, Chain Grab for windlass protection, Trip Hook for chain recovery, and ULTIMATE Chain products in STANDARD (Grade 316L), PREMIUM (Grade 318 LN Duplex), and Suprene 40 (Superduplex) grades. The system is completed with ULTRALINE (Dyneema) floating rope for stern anchoring. All products are manufactured in Europe and backed by a lifetime warranty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ultra Marine: Primary brand for anchoring products including anchors, flip swivel hooks, anchor rings, and bow rollers
• ULTIMATE
• ULTRA

Products and services

• Ultra Marine Anchor Flagship premium stainless-steel marine anchor with proprietary lead-weighted hollow flukes for rapid setting and deep penetration; available from 5 kg to 360 kg for boats and yachts up to 186 ft, covered by a lifetime warranty. Sold direct, via dealers, and OEM-embedded to yacht builders.
• Flip Swivel & Hook Anchor/chain connector that automatically rotates the anchor into the correct position when retrieving, enabling safe cockpit-based handling. Compatible with chain sizes from 5 mm to 18 mm; from €281.
• Anchor Ring Anchor rescue tool for freeing jammed anchors trapped between rocks or coral; can also be driven over the anchor to reduce swing radius at anchor; from €585.
• ULTIMATE Chain (STANDARD) Windlass anchor chain made from Grade 60 (AISI 316L) stainless steel by CROMOX; tested, calibrated and bright polished; complies with DIN 766 and ISO 4565; from €25.9/metre.
• ULTIMATE Chain (PREMIUM) High-grade windlass anchor chain made from Grade 60 PLUS (AISI 318 LN Duplex) stainless steel by CROMOX, with higher corrosion resistance for demanding offshore conditions; from €33/metre.
• ULTIMATE Chain (Suprene 40) Premium stainless-steel chain made in Germany from Grade 60 PLUS (Superduplex A182 F61) for the most demanding offshore use, with superior corrosion resistance; from €93.
• ULTRALINE (Dyneema) High-performance flat floating rope made with Dyneema fibre (previously known as Quickline) with breaking load up to 3200 Kgf, 22 mm width, UV resistant; used as stern mooring or stern anchor line; from €1,242 in D40/D60/D80/D100 variants.
• Bow Roller Articulated bow roller that reduces noise and scratches while limiting extra anchor movements; provides additional security locking of the anchor shank; fits all Ultra Marine anchors from 5 kg to 200 kg compatibility; from €369.
• Bow Roller Car Front-moving part of the Ultra Marine Bow Roller system, available separately for replacement or upgrade.
• Chain Grab Chain tensioner that protects the windlass from constant chain pull; easily attaches to a loaded anchor chain and releases automatically during retrieval; eliminates bow roller noise by transferring chain pressure from windlass to cleat; from €50.
• Trip Hook Anchor recovery tool that rescues anchors when chains become crossed; available in standard and heavy-duty versions; from €150.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,000+ satisfied customers worldwide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Azimut YachtscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMajor Italian yacht builder integrating Ultra Marine anchoring solutions into new vessel builds.
• Sunseeker InternationalcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerBritish luxury motor yacht manufacturer utilizing Ultra Marine anchoring systems.
• Princess YachtscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerBritish luxury yacht builder integrating Ultra Marine anchoring solutions.
• Ferretti GroupcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerItalian yacht group including Riva, Pershing, and other brands using Ultra Marine anchors.
• Bali CatamaranscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFrench catamaran manufacturer integrating Ultra Marine anchoring solutions.
• Hanse YachtscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGerman sailing yacht manufacturer using Ultra Marine anchoring systems.
• Fountaine PajotcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFrench catamaran and sailing yacht builder utilizing Ultra Marine products.
• Gunfleet MarinecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerBritish yacht builder and customer who has provided significant testimonials about Ultra Anchor performance.
• Hallberg-RassycoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSwedish sailing yacht manufacturer using Ultra Marine anchoring solutions.
• Nautor SwancoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFinnish luxury sailing yacht manufacturer utilizing Ultra Marine systems.
• BeneteaucoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFrench boat builder whose customer Nusret Ferda Bertan uses Ultra Anchor on Beneteau 50.
• Maine Cat Inc.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAmerican catamaran builder who installed Ultra Anchor system during construction of Maine Cat P47 for customer David Pope.
• Force 4 Chandlery (UK)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK chandlery chain with multiple locations (Cardiff, Chichester, Deacons, Lymington, Plymouth, Poole, Port Hamble, Southampton) serving as Ultra Marine stockist.
• Nautichandler (Spain)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish marine chandlery with locations in Barcelona, Palma, Tarragona, STP, and Vilanova serving as Ultra Marine dealer.
• SVB Spezialversand (Germany)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman specialty yacht and boat equipment supplier serving as Ultra Marine stockist.
• CROMOX (Germany)coreTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer of high-quality stainless steel chains used in ULTIMATE chain products. Grade 60 (AISI 316L), Grade 60 PLUS (AISI 318 LN Duplex), and Superex products.
• ABS, RINA, Lloyd's RegistercoreTechnology or IntegrationMarine classification societies providing product certification for Ultra Marine anchoring products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Plastimo: Plastimo is a European marine equipment brand offering anchors, safety gear, and deck hardware through chandlery and OEM channels. Competes with Ultra Marine on the dealer-adjacent retail side for mid-market boat owners.
• Vetus-Maxwell: Vetus-Maxwell supplies marine equipment including anchors, windlasses, and bow rollers to OEM boat builders and aftermarket channels. Directly comparable to Ultra Marine's anchor-plus-accessory bundle approach, though at a broader product portfolio scale.
• Lewmar: Lewmar is a large marine hardware manufacturer offering anchors, windlasses, rigging, and deck equipment. While not specialized in anchors alone, it overlaps with Ultra Marine through OEM supply to yacht builders and competes in the deck fittings category.
• Wichard: Wichard is a French manufacturer of marine hardware including shackles, snap hooks, and deck fittings. Serves the same European OEM and chandlery channels as Ultra Marine and competes in adjacent marine fittings categories.

Direct peers

• Fortress Anchors: Fortress manufactures aluminum and steel marine anchors for recreational boats, with strong presence in the US market. Competes in the same premium anchor category with overlapping OEM and aftermarket distribution.
• Rocna Anchors: Rocna is a direct competitor designing and selling premium spade-hold anchors for cruising sailboats and motor yachts globally. Competes head-to-head with Ultra Anchor on the same OEM and owner-replacement channels, and is explicitly referenced in customer testimonials as a comparison point.
• Mantus Anchors: Mantus manufactures premium stainless steel marine anchors and accessories for recreational and offshore vessels. Targets the same OEM and end-customer segments with a similar proprietary design and accessory ecosystem positioning.
• Spade Anchors: Spade is a premium European anchor brand competing in the same self-setting spade/flat-fluke anchor category as Ultra Anchor. Sells directly and through marine chandleries across Europe with a similar high-end, technical positioning.

Others

• CROMOX: CROMOX is a German stainless steel chain manufacturer that is also a stated supplier (and named on Ultra Marine's chain products). It is an upstream partner rather than competitor, but its branded presence in marine chains gives context on the supply chain for Ultra Marine's ULTIMATE chain line.

Emerging players

• Anchormate: Anchormate is a niche manufacturer of bow roller and anchor handling accessories for recreational sailboats. Competes in the accessory portion of Ultra Marine's ecosystem (bow rollers, chain grabs) rather than the flagship anchor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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