judel/vrolijk & co.

What judel/vrolijk & co. does

judel/vrolijk & co. is a privately held German naval architecture and yacht engineering firm headquartered in Bremerhaven, operating for over 45 years (founded ~1978) with a workforce of 11-50. The company operates across three distinct service lines, organized under two legal entities: judel/vrolijk & co design + engineering GmbH (custom naval architecture for sailing yachts, motor yachts, racing yachts, performance cruisers, custom superyachts, and series production vessels) and judel/vrolijk & co - brokerage GmbH (yacht brokerage and luxury charter arrangement services). Its portfolio includes 150+ projects spanning flagship superyachts (Baltic 175 PINK GIN, 97m MY DIVA with Lloyd Werft), racing yachts (TP52, Maxi 72, PAC52 FINALFINAL), and production series (Y7 with YYachts, Baltic 78 Custom, Wally 101 Y3K, Wally 93 BULLITT). Recurring clientele includes Baltic Yachts, Wally Yachts, YYachts, Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven, and TYDE (BMW Group subsidiary).

The firm's core technology centers on aerodynamic and hydrodynamic optimization integrated with carbon-epoxy and composite lightweight construction. Design output is delivered through co-development partnerships with leading European shipyards (Wally Yachts, Baltic Yachts, Lloyd Werft, Bilgin Yachts, RIVA/Ferretti, TYDE) where judel/vrolijk contributes naval architecture and production geometries. Recognition is reinforced by repeated victories in prestigious international regattas, including Overall IRC at 151 Miglia 2026 and Overall ORC at the ORC World Championship 2026, plus the Neptune Trophy at the World Superyacht Awards for the 37m CALADAN. No AI/ML capabilities, public APIs, or proprietary software platforms are disclosed.

Revenue mechanics split across three streams: (1) professional services fees for yacht design and engineering projects scoped per hull, typically spanning multi-year construction timelines; (2) transaction-based brokerage commissions on yacht sales and purchases (modeled as a percentage of transaction value per source notes); and (3) transaction-based charter fees on luxury motor yacht rentals, with published weekly rates disclosed for vessels ranging from €27,000 (23m LADY M) to €135,000 (33m RIVA FIGURATI). Customer acquisition relies on a sales-led go-to-market motion predicated on industry reputation, regatta visibility, and direct referrals within the luxury yacht community rather than performance marketing. The primary buyer segment is high-net-worth individuals seeking bespoke design, supplemented by professional racing teams and shipyards commissioning series or custom builds.

Name

judel/vrolijk & co.

Legal name

judel/vrolijk & co design + engineering GmbH

Website

https://judel-vrolijk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

judel/vrolijk & co. is a Bremerhaven-based yacht design and engineering firm with 45+ years of history, providing custom naval architecture, yacht brokerage, and luxury charter services for high-net-worth owners, racing teams, and premium shipyards globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yacht Design and Brokerage Services

NAICS

Ship and Boat Building (3366), Ship and Boat Building (33661), Boat Building (336612), Boat Dealers (441222), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Semi-Custom Luxury Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAMAA), Semi-Custom & Series Production Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAM), Private Yacht & Luxury Boat Charters (With Crew) (THAJALAE)

Keywords

• Naval architecture
• Yacht design engineering
• Superyacht construction
• Yacht brokerage
• Yacht charter services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremerhaven

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Yacht Design & Engineering Services: Custom yacht design and naval architecture services including concept development, detailed engineering, and project management for sailing yachts, motor yachts, and superyachts
2. Yacht Brokerage: Professional brokerage services for yacht sales and purchases, including new builds, used vessels, and refit projects. Services include tailored selection from global market, owner representation, and comprehensive project management.
3. Yacht Charter Services: Luxury yacht charter arrangement services connecting clients with private yacht experiences, including crewed charters in destinations like Thailand and the Mediterranean

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

judel/vrolijk & co. designs and engineers custom sailing yachts, motor yachts, racing yachts, performance cruisers, superyachts, and series production vessels from concept through to delivery. The firm also operates a yacht brokerage arm providing professional sale and purchase services for new and pre-owned motor, sailing, racing, and cruising yachts, plus a luxury yacht charter arrangement service offering private crewed yacht experiences in destinations such as Thailand, Greece, and the Mediterranean.

Product overview

judel/vrolijk & co. is a German yacht design and engineering company with over 45 years of experience, offering three core service areas: Yacht Design & Engineering (custom yacht design, naval architecture, racing yachts, performance cruisers, superyachts, and series production vessels), Yacht Brokerage (professional sale and purchase services for motor, sailing, racing, and cruising yachts), and Yacht Charter (luxury private yacht charter experiences). The company is renowned for high-performance racing yachts dominating international regattas, as well as luxury sailing yachts under brands like Baltic Yachts, Wally, YYachts, and custom superyachts. Their portfolio includes specific models such as the Y7 (developed with YYachts), Baltic 78 Custom, Baltic 87 Anny, Baltic 83 GOF, Baltic 79 Lady G, Wally 101 Y3K, and Wally 93 Bullitt. The charter fleet includes motor yachts such as 30m Bilgin MIA KAI, 34m Bugari PROJECT STEEL, 33m RIVA FIGURATI, 37m TANSU CALADAN, and 38m Castagnola ANGRA TOO available in Thailand, Greece, Balearic Islands, and West Mediterranean.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yacht Design & Engineering Core design and engineering services for sailing yachts, motor yachts, racing yachts, performance cruisers, custom superyachts, and series production vessels. Combines aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, and aesthetics to create high-performance yachts with timeless elegance, offered to high-net-worth owners, racing teams, and shipyard partners globally.
• Yacht Brokerage Professional yacht brokerage services through judel/vrolijk & co - brokerage GmbH, specializing in the sale and purchase of new and pre-owned motor, sailing, racing, and cruising yachts. Includes tailored project management, owner representation, and access to the global market.
• Yacht Charter Luxury yacht charter arrangement services offering access to private yachts with professional crews, gourmet cuisine, water sports activities, and wellness programs in exclusive destinations including Thailand, Greece, the Balearic Islands, and the West Mediterranean.
• Y7 Sailing Yacht Modern sailing yacht developed with YYachts featuring carbon-epoxy construction, optimized cockpit layout, and three interior layout options. LOA 21.99m, designed for pure sailing enjoyment with minimal crew requirements while maintaining superyacht-grade luxury and performance.
• Baltic 78 Custom Bluewater Performance Cruiser designed for ambitious long-distance cruising. 23.99m custom sailing yacht with composite construction, lifting keel, generous battery capacity, and optimized deck layout for comfortable short-handed sailing and bluewater passages, built with Baltic Yachts.
• Baltic 87 Anny Baltic sailing yacht. LOA 26.20m, LWL 22.40m, Beam 6.20m, Draft 2.80/4.70m, Weight 52t.
• Baltic 83 GOF Baltic sailing yacht. LOA 25.91m, LWL 23.30m, Beam 6m, Draft 3.60m, Weight 41t.
• Baltic 79 Lady G Baltic sailing yacht from 2004. LOA 24m, LWL 22.00m, Beam 5.96m, Draft 2.80/4.50m, Weight 36.50t.
• Wally 101 Y3K High-performance racing sailing yacht built by Wally Yachts. 30.80m carbon fiber sloop featuring lifting keel, exceptional upwind performance, and innovative hydraulic sail handling system. First Wally light sloop after Ferretti Group acquisition.
• Wally 93 Bullitt (ex NAHITA) High-performance cruiser-racer with latest generation hull lines inspired by Wallycento superyachts. 28.30m carbon construction yacht with reduced displacement and increased rigidity.
• Baltic 97 Pink Gin Baltic sailing yacht. LOA 29.65m, LWL 23.00m, Draft 4.00m, Keel weight 18.98t.
• Baltic 115 Nikata Baltic sailing yacht with Nauta Design interior. LOA 35m, LWL 32.52m, Beam 8.07m, Draft 3.65/5.85m, Weight 88t.
• 30m Bilgin MIA KAI Charter Motor yacht for charter, 30m built by Bilgin Yachts. Features whirlpool, bar, two master cabins, accommodates 8 guests in 4 cabins. Cruises Thailand. Weekly rate from €58,700.
• 34m Bugari 112 PROJECT STEEL Charter Motor yacht for charter in Greece, originally built as Miss Danna. 34m with 5 cabins accommodating 12 guests. Refitted 2013/2019 with 4m hull extension and new vertical bow. Weekly rate from €40,000.
• 33m RIVA FIGURATI Charter Motor yacht for charter in Balearic Islands, built by RIVA with Officina Italiana Design. 33.53m with carbon fiber hull, accommodates 10 guests. Cruising speed 26 knots, max speed 30 knots. Weekly rate from €135,000.
• 37m TANSU CALADAN (ex. SO'MAR) Charter Explorer motor yacht for charter in West Mediterranean, refitted 2025. 37.90m accommodates 9 guests in 4 cabins including two master suites. Features two 300hp outboards on 10m sport tender. Weekly rate from €90,000.
• 38m Castagnola ANGRA TOO Charter Motor yacht for charter, built by Castagnola. 38m accommodates 11 guests in 6 cabins (3 double, 2 twin, 1 single). Features 65m² upper terrace and fitness studio. Weekly rate from €110,000.

Quantifiable outcome

• Team FINALFINAL won Overall IRC at 151 Miglia – Trofeo Cetilar 2026
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YYachts GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for Y7 sailing yacht development. judel/vrolijk & co partnered with YYachts to refine one of their most successful models, with judel/vrolijk handling naval architecture and exterior design while YYachts managed interior design (David Thulstrup) and shipyard production.
• Lloyd Werft BremerhavencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for 97m superyacht DIVA development. Lloyd Werft contributes shipbuilding expertise and reputation for technology and quality, while judel/vrolijk provides 40 years of yacht design experience with innovative features.
• TYDE (BMW Group subsidiary)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development of THE OPEN - the largest foiling motor yacht. judel/vrolijk developed naval architectures and production molds while TYDE handled design aspects. The project represents cutting-edge eco-friendly propulsion technology.
• Baltic YachtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with Finnish premium yacht manufacturer Baltic Yachts for custom superyacht projects including Baltic 78 Custom, Baltic 175 PINK GIN, Baltic 152 PINK GIN, and numerous other vessels.
• Wally YachtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Wally Yachts for design of high-performance Wally class yachts including Wally 101 Y3K and Wally 93 BULLITT, featuring latest generation hull lines and advanced carbon construction technology.
• Bilgin YachtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharter partnership through 30m MIA KAI motor yacht built by Bilgin Yachts, operated in Thailand charter fleet.
• RIVA (Ferretti Group)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharter partnership through 33m RIVA FIGURATI superyacht featuring carbon fiber hull and elegant modern interior, designed in collaboration with Officina Italiana Design.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dubois Naval Architects: Established UK-based yacht design firm with deep superyacht and J-Class pedigree. Comparable as a high-end, privately held naval architecture practice serving HNW owners and premium shipyards.
• Botin Partners Naval Architecture: Spanish-based yacht design office specializing in racing and performance sailing yachts (TP52, Maxi, IMOCA). Direct peer with similar clientele and regatta presence; frequent competitor on the same design circuits.
• Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design: U.S. naval architecture firm specializing in high-performance racing yachts (TP52, Maxi, IRC/ORC) and superyachts. Direct peer competing in the same offshore racing design category where judel/vrolijk has recent wins.
• Humphreys Yacht Design: UK-based independent yacht design office with deep experience in racing and cruising yachts, including America's Cup and superyacht projects. Comparable boutique design firm competing for the same owners and regatta programs as judel/vrolijk.
• Vripack: Dutch yacht design and naval architecture firm specializing in luxury motor yachts and superyachts up to 70m+. Closely comparable as a privately held, multi-disciplinary yacht design house serving the same HNW owner base with bespoke design, engineering, and brokerage services.
• Hoek Design Naval Architects: Independent Dutch yacht design office focused on high-performance sailing yachts and superyachts. Directly comparable as a boutique design firm competing for the same classic/j-class and modern superyacht commissions that judel/vrolijk targets with Baltic and clients.
• German Frers Naval Architecture: Argentine/Italian naval architecture firm with multi-generational heritage in performance sailing yachts and superyachts. Comparable boutique design office competing in the same premium sailing segment.

Emerging players

• YYachts: German premium sailing yacht builder partnered with judel/vrolijk on the new Y7. Comparable as a European boutique performance sailing yacht builder and direct channel partner for judel/vrolijk's series design work.
• Nauta Design: Italian yacht design studio focused on exterior and interior design, frequently collaborating with judel/vrolijk on Baltic and other superyachts (e.g., Baltic 115 Nikata). Comparable as an adjacent design partner serving the same owner base and shipyard partners.

Broad incumbents

• Wally Yachts (Ferretti Group): Ferretti Group-owned sailing yacht brand that is both a client and a competitor — judel/vrolijk designs Wally hulls (e.g., Y3K, Bullitt), but Wally also commissions other designers and sells directly to HNW buyers. Comparable as a sailing yacht brand-owner in the same premium segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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