Quarken Boats

What Quarken Boats does

Quarken Boats Oy is a Finnish boat manufacturer headquartered in Kokkola, founded in 2020–2021, that designs and assembles modular Nordic recreational powerboats in two size classes — the 27-foot range (Cabin, T-Top, T-Top V2 Onyx, Open, Open V2) and the 35-foot range (Cabin Tourer, Grand Tourer, Sport Tourer). The boats are built around a twin-step GRP hull manufactured via vacuum infusion technology and powered exclusively by Yamaha outboard engines (F150, F300, F350), with integrated Garmin navigation, ZipWake automatic trim systems, and Yamaha Helm Master joystick control. Product platforms are modular, enabling variant configurations for different climates and use cases, with the modularity partially co-funded by the European Union.

The company operates a B2C/B2B2C model, selling new boats exclusively through an authorized dealer network of 56 dealers across 35+ countries on four continents; it does not sell direct-to-consumer via e-commerce. Pricing is set as EXW (Ex Works) one-time licensing, ranging from €94,000 for the Quarken 27 Open to €255,000 for the 35 Cabin Tourer, with substantial optional equipment and customization packages. Customer segments are affluent recreational boaters and adventure-oriented families seeking premium Nordic design at a price point notably below comparable competitors.

Revenue is generated through new boat unit sales. The company is privately held, with founders Antero Sundberg (CEO) and Osmo Roukala (Boat Master) as the principal shareholders, alongside a minority investment from Nasdaq North Growth-listed Arvo Sijoitusosuuskunta (April 2026). Quarken has won the Motor Boat Awards in 2023 (27 T-Top, Sportsboats up to 30ft) and received Highly Commended in 2025 (27 Cabin), and is currently developing a new over-40-foot flagship range with first deliveries expected in summer 2027.

Name

Quarken Boats

Legal name

Quarken Boats Oy

Website

https://quarken.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Quarken Boats is a Finnish manufacturer of modular Nordic recreational powerboats (27 and 35 series), selling exclusively through a 56-dealer network across 35+ countries on four continents, with pricing from €94,000 to €255,000.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Powerboats

NAICS

Boat Building (336612), Ship and Boat Building (3366)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Semi-Custom Luxury Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motor Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAB), Semi-Custom & Series Production Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAM), Luxury Motor Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAMAD)

Keywords

• Recreational powerboats
• Nordic motorboats
• Cabin cruisers
• GRP boat manufacturing
• Leisure boating

Headquarters

HQ city

Kokkola

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Boat Sales: Quarken generates revenue primarily through direct sales of new boats to customers via its dealer network. Base models are priced with standard specifications, and customers can customize with optional packages and equipment upgrades.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Quarken Boats designs and manufactures modular Nordic recreational motorboats across two platforms: the 27-foot range and the 35-foot range, with multiple variants (Cabin, T-Top, Open, Grand Tourer, Sport Tourer). Each boat is built with a twin-stepped GRP hull via vacuum infusion, powered by Yamaha outboard engines, and equipped with Garmin navigation, ZipWake trim controls, and modular aft-deck solutions. Boats are sold exclusively through an authorized dealer network spanning 35+ countries.

Product overview

Quarken Boats is a Finnish boat manufacturer offering a portfolio of recreational powerboats in two size classes. The 35 Range consists of three variants (Cabin Tourer, Grand Tourer, Sport Tourer) sharing a 35-foot twin-step GRP hull platform with twin Yamaha outboard engines, differentiated by roof configuration and interior layout. The 27 Range includes four variants (Cabin, T-Top, T-Top V2, Open V2) sharing a 27-foot hull platform, with options for twin engine installations. Both ranges feature Nordic design, vacuum-infused GRP construction, and modular solutions for customization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Quarken 35 Cabin Tourer Premium 35-foot cabin cruiser with twin Yamaha F300/F350 outboard engines, featuring a panoramic cabin with glass sky window, twin-step GRP hull, modular aft deck solutions including wet bar and side terraces, and a forward cabin with large bed and enclosed toilet compartment. Targeted at all-weather cruising families and extended-voyage boaters.
• Quarken 35 Grand Tourer 35-foot grand tourer combining features of Cabin and Sport Tourer models with negative window design for improved visibility. Twin Yamaha 300/350hp engines, solid roof with glass sky window, wet bar, and manually opening side terraces. Designed as a do-everything offshore cruiser for active families.
• Quarken 35 Sport Tourer 35-foot sport tourer with T-top roof structure, twin Yamaha 300/350hp engines, flexible U-shaped dining area, aft sunbed with storage, wet bar, and multifunctional aft sunbed with flip backrest. Targeted at Nordic-style sport touring boaters.
• Quarken 27 Cabin 27-foot pilothouse cabin boat with versatile multifunctional saloon, wrap-around windows, port-side walkway, twin Yamaha engine option (2x150hp), optional electric toilet, and trailerable design. MBY Highly Commended 2024 in Adventure Boats category.
• Quarken 27 T-Top 27-foot dayboat with T-top GRP roof for sun protection. Motorboat Awards Winner 2023 (Sportsboats up to 30ft). Twin-engine capable, with spacious bow bench convertible to dining or sunlounge area. Targets day-trip and sport-boating customers.
• Quarken 27 T-Top V2 Onyx Premium variant of the 27 T-Top V2 with foiled hull in carbon fibre color scheme, black railings and T-top structure, turquoise and white upholstery, twin Garmin 12-inch plotters, bow thruster, automatic trim tabs, shore power, and electric toilet as standard.
• Quarken 27 Open 27-foot open dayboat optimized for open-air boating, water sports, and leisure. Sporty and sleek design with superior handling, convertible bow bench to sunlounge, and optional electric toilet for overnight trips.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top speed of 44 knots with twin F300 engines, up to 50 knots with twin F350 engines
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Yamaha Motor EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYamaha is the exclusive engine partner for Quarken boats. All models come standard with Yamaha outboard engines (F300, F350) and integrate deeply with Yamaha systems including DES digital steering, Helm Master joystick control, and EKS/Y-COP security. Dealers include Yamaha Centers in Scandinavia.
• GarmincoreTechnology or IntegrationGarmin provides navigation and plotting systems integrated into Quarken boats. Standard installations include 12-inch touchscreen plotters with sonar through hull, AIS modules, radar systems (GMR Fantom), and VHF radios.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Saxdor Yachts: Finnish premium powerboat brand (Saxdor 200, 320, 400 GTC) founded by former-Bénéteau executives. Competes with Quarken 27 and 35 ranges in the same price band, with similar twin-stepped hull philosophy and outboard-powered sport/weekender positioning.
• Targa Boats: Finnish heritage brand building rugged, all-weather cabin cruisers (Targa 27, 32, 41). Competes for the same adventure-cabin buyer as Quarken 27 Cabin and 35 Cabin Tourer and was shortlisted with Quarken at the 2025 Motor Boat Awards.
• Nord Star Yachts: Finnish premium adventure cruiser builder (Nord Star 31+, 33+). Targets the same affluent all-weather boating customer and shares the Motor Boat Awards 2025 'Best Adventure Boats' shortlist with the Quarken 35 Cabin Tourer.
• XO Boats: Finnish premium powerboat builder (XO EXPLR, DFNDR, CABIN ranges) focused on adventure and offshore cruising in the 27–44 ft segment. Directly comparable in customer profile (active families, archipelago cruising) and was recently cited alongside Quarken 35 in Motor Boat Awards 2025.
• Axopar Boats: Finnish builder of modular, adventure-style 25–45 ft powerboats (Axopar 28, 37, 45). Closest direct competitor to Quarken, with very similar target customer, modular platform strategy, Nordic design DNA and overlapping global dealer network.
• Finnmaster: Finnish leisure powerboat builder (T, S, R, BR, AL, Pro ranges). Quarken founder Osmo Roukala previously designed award-winning Finnmaster boats, making this both a direct product competitor and a proxy for Osmo's design legacy.

Broad incumbents

• Bénéteau Group: World's largest recreational boat group, parent of Jeanneau, Lagoon, Prestige and others. Competes broadly with Quarken via Jeanneau powerboats and Prestige motor yachts in the 27–40 ft premium segment, with vastly greater capital and dealer resources.
• Jeanneau: French volume powerboat brand (Merry Fisher, Cap Camarat, Leader ranges). Competes with Quarken 27 and 35 ranges in the dayboat/weekender segment with a much larger dealer network and broader product catalog.
• Wellcraft: US-based sport and adventure boat brand (Wellcraft 355, 44 Explorer). Quarken explicitly benchmarks itself against Wellcraft on price — Quarken 35 Cabin Tourer is roughly €100k below the Wellcraft 355 — making Wellcraft the most-cited competitive reference point.

Emerging players

• Brabus Marine: Joint venture between Brabus and Axopar producing limited-edition ultra-premium Shadow dayboats (Black Ops, XC, GT). Comparable in target buyer (affluent lifestyle-oriented) and pricing tier, but operates at much smaller volumes in the same design-led premium niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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