Linjett Yachts

What Linjett Yachts does

Linjett Yachts (legal entity Rosättra Båtvarv AB) is a Swedish family-owned boatbuilder founded in 1886 on Vätö island in the Roslagen archipelago near Norrtälje, Sweden. The Linjett sailing yacht brand was launched in 1973, and the company today designs and builds premium, build-to-order sailing yachts — currently the Linjett 34 (10.66m), Linjett 36 (11m, the tenth model with a fixed bowsprit), Linjett 39 (11.9m, European Yacht of the Year 2023), and Linjett 43 (13.2m flagship with an innovative lifting keel tested to 8-knot groundings). Construction uses vacuum-injected vinylester fiberglass sandwich hulls with Divinycell cores, hand-laid multiaxial fiberglass decks, and mahogany joinery supported by 5-axis CNC machining; a custom electric-propulsion L34 has also been delivered in partnership with Oceanvolt. The business also runs a full in-house aftermarket stack: pre-owned brokerage, professional service and repairs, heated winter storage (200+ Linjett yachts annually in a 2,500 sqm hall completed 2022), and a certified service partner network across Germany, Scotland, and Sweden.

The company sells directly from the Rosättra boatyard and through international Scandinavian and German boat shows (Ancora Yacht Festival, Copenhagen Boat Show, Båter i Sjøen Oslo, Göteborgs Flytande Båtmässa, Orust Sailboat Show, Allt på Sjö Gustavsberg), with no public list pricing. Customers are affluent sailing enthusiasts who customize wood types, layouts, and technical features over multi-year build contracts. Ownership has remained within two families (Jansson founding, Gustafsson since 1948) across five generations; the third-generation Gustafsson brothers Daniel (CEO), Kristoffer (Technology & Production), and Markus (Design & Development) currently run the business alongside founder-era designer Mats Gustafsson. Exports now reach the USA, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong via a 2026 channel partnership with Caicraft ("Linjett Yachts Asia"). The company is self-financed, with no external funding rounds.

Name

Linjett Yachts

Legal name

Rosättra Båtvarv AB

Website

https://linjett.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Linjett Yachts (Rosättra Båtvarv AB) is a Swedish family-owned boatbuilder, founded in 1886, that designs and builds premium custom sailing yachts (Linjett 34, 36, 39, and 43 series) for affluent sailing enthusiasts, with in-house production, brokerage, service, and winter storage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sailboat Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Sailing Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAA)

Keywords

• Sailing yacht manufacturing
• Custom boat building
• Yacht brokerage services
• Boat maintenance services
• Winter boat storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Norrtälje

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Yacht Sales: Build-to-order custom sailing yachts. Customers involved in every decision from wood types and layout to technical features. Direct sales from boatyard.
2. Brokerage: Resale of pre-owned Linjett yachts. Company ensures boats are inspected, serviced and tested before sale.
3. Service and Winter Storage: Over 200 Linjett yachts return for winter storage annually. Service includes maintenance, repairs, modifications and upgrades.
4. Aftermarket Parts and Customization: Parts, accessories and custom modifications for existing Linjett owners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Linjett Yachts designs and hand-builds custom fiberglass sailing yachts in the Linjett 34, 36, 39, and 43 model range at its Rosättra boatyard in Sweden. The company also offers pre-owned yacht brokerage, full-service maintenance and repairs, and heated winter storage for more than 200 Linjett yachts annually, along with a certified service partner network across Europe.

Product overview

Linjett Yachts is a Swedish sailing yacht manufacturer operating from Rosättra Båtvarv AB (established 1886), producing premium performance cruisers. The current model lineup includes four core models: Linjett 34 (10.66m), Linjett 36 (11m), Linjett 39 (11.9m), and Linjett 43 (13.2m flagship). The company also produces custom yacht projects including the Shogun 50 and Shogun 43. All yachts are built with vacuum-infused fiberglass hulls with Divinycell core, featuring mahogany or oak interiors. The company offers complete in-house production including development, design, plastic workshop, carpentry, production, and aftermarket service. Supporting services include brokerage (pre-owned Linjett boats), professional maintenance, certified service partners across Europe, and heated winter storage facilities accommodating over 200 yachts annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Linjett 43 Flagship bluewater performance cruiser (LOA 13.20m, CE category A-ocean) with vacuum-infused fiberglass sandwich hull, mahogany interior, integrated hull windows, and a lifting keel that retracts from 2.45m to 1.95m at the push of a button and can absorb grounding impact at speeds up to 8 knots. Targeted at offshore sailors undertaking long passages in Scandinavian and international waters.
• Linjett 36 Custom performance cruiser (LOA 11m / 11.5m with bowsprit) combining the comfort and equipment level of a larger yacht with the agility of a smaller boat. First Linjett model with a fixed bowsprit compatible with an integrated electric Seldén Code furler, and a two-cabin interior layout. Targeted at owners seeking a modern, easily-handled family cruiser.
• Linjett 39 Family performance cruiser (LOA approximately 11.9m) combining luxury onboard ambiance with outstanding sailing performance. Built with vacuum-infused fiberglass sandwich construction, mahogany interior, and customizable layouts. Targeted at families and couples undertaking mixed archipelago and offshore sailing.
• Linjett 34 Performance cruiser (LOA 10.66m) developed for Swedish archipelago conditions with a large sail area and stable heavy-weather handling. Built using vacuum-infused fiberglass sandwich hulls with mahogany interior and available with a custom Oceanvolt electric propulsion option. Targeted at owners seeking a manageable, high-quality cruising yacht.
• Shogun 43 Custom 43-foot performance / racing cruiser built at Rosättra with full carbon fiber construction and distinctive interior detailing. Targeted at owners seeking a high-performance custom yacht.
• Shogun 50 Custom 50-foot racer-cruiser built in 2019, designed by Oscar and Håkan Södergren with 100% carbon fiber construction. Targeted at owners seeking a high-end custom racing yacht designed for Swedish archipelago conditions.
• Swede 41 Custom 41-foot sailing yacht built in 2018 in collaboration with Classic Swedish Yachts. First single custom project at Rosättra since the late 1960s, reflecting the boatyard's commitment to individually crafted builds.
• Linjett Yacht Brokerage Pre-owned Linjett yacht brokerage service. The boatyard is typically first to know when owners consider selling and ensures every brokerage yacht is inspected, serviced, and tested before sale. Targeted at buyers seeking a used Linjett yacht.
• Linjett Service & Maintenance Full-service offering including winter storage, summer berths, routine maintenance, repairs, modifications, and damage repair. Over 200 Linjett yachts return to the Rosättra boatyard annually. Targeted at existing Linjett owners requiring after-sales care.
• Linjett Heated Winter Storage Heated winter storage at the Rosättra boatyard, with a 2,500 sqm hall completed in October 2022 providing space for over 200 Linjett yachts annually. Directly connected to service facilities for in-storage maintenance. Targeted at Linjett owners needing secure winter layup and ongoing service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Linjett 43 lifting keel tested at 8 knots grounding with no damage
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Caicraft (operating as Linjett Yachts Asia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Partnership entered early 2026 for Asian market expansion. Caicraft handles distribution, import, and marketing of Linjett yachts in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong under Linjett Yachts Asia brand.
• Yachtwerft KlemenscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertified Service Partner in Großenbrode, Germany. Full-service boatyard with 240 berths, service hall, 7,000 sqm winter storage. Staff includes boat electrician and mechanic specializing in engine maintenance. Adjacent sailmaker for repairs.
• 360 Boat ServicesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertified Service Partner in Largs Yacht Haven Marina, Scotland. Mobile service company with fully equipped service vehicles providing on-site maintenance and repairs.
• Vindö MarincoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertified Service Partner on Vindön, Orust, Sweden. Full-service boatyard for yachts up to 65 feet with 40-ton crane, 27m mast crane, 14,500 sqm winter storage (12,000 sqm in halls), 22 employees including electrician and engine mechanic.
• Classic Swedish YachtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Swede 41 custom project in 2018. First custom single project since late 1960s. Both companies share values of long-term customer relationships, individually crafted sailing yachts, and commitment to quality.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Hallberg-Rassy: Swedish premium bluewater sailing yacht builder founded 1944, based in Ellös on Orust. Closest direct peer: same Swedish heritage, same premium bluewater cruising positioning, similar 34-50 ft size range, and overlapping Scandinavian customer base. Linjett has even shared the Orust Sailboat Show venue with Hallberg-Rassy.
• X-Yachts: Danish performance sailing yacht manufacturer producing premium cruisers and racers in the 32-58 ft range. Direct peer because of comparable performance-cruiser positioning, similar price band, similar Scandinavian heritage and similar target buyer (affluent sailing enthusiasts). Linjett 39 competes head-to-head with X4³ models.
• Arcona Yachts: Swedish sailing yacht builder (formerly Arcona Yachts AB) producing performance cruisers in the 38-50 ft segment from Gothenburg. Direct peer with shared Swedish craftsmanship positioning, similar premium price points, and direct overlap in Northern European sailing championships.

Broad incumbents

• Beneteau (Oceanis / First): French volume sailing yacht manufacturer (part of Groupe Beneteau) producing Oceanis cruising and First performance lines in overlapping 34-50 ft size brackets. Broad incumbent competing in the same segments at lower price points and much higher volume — relevant because Linjett competes for the same buyers who are choosing between premium and mainstream.
• Jeanneau (Sun Odyssey / Sun Fast): French mass-market sailing yacht brand under Groupe Beneteau with Sun Odyssey cruising and Sun Fast performance ranges. Broad incumbent serving the same 34-45 ft cruising segment at lower price points and globally much higher unit volumes.
• HanseYachts: German volume sailing yacht manufacturer producing Hanse, Dehler, Moody, Fjord, Privilege and Sealine brands. Broad incumbent competitor that occupies the volume-premium segment below Linjett's handcrafted price band but targets similar buyer demographics in the same European geography.
• Dehler Yachts: German performance cruiser brand owned by HanseYachts producing 30-46 ft sailing yachts with a sportier positioning. Broad incumbent that competes for the same European performance-cruiser buyer and has overlapping boat show presence (Ancora Yacht Festival).
• Nautor's Swan: Finnish luxury sailing yacht builder founded 1966 producing premium performance cruisers and Maxi racers from 36 ft upward. Broad incumbent in the upper-premium segment that Linjett's Linjett 43 and Shogun 50 custom projects compete against for high-net-worth buyers globally.

Emerging players

• Grand Soleil (Cantiere del Pardo): Italian performance sailing yacht builder producing 34-65 ft cruisers with racing DNA. Emerging player in the premium segment that competes with Linjett for European bluewater cruiser buyers and increasingly for Mediterranean and Asian customers.
• RM Yachts (RM Fora): French builder of performance cruising yachts (formerly RM Sailing) focused on scandinavian-influenced designs and bluewater capability. Emerging player with direct overlap in the modern-performance-cruiser niche Linjett occupies, particularly relevant for Asian and European expansion discussions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Linjett
• Instagraminstagram.com/linjett_yachts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ros-ttra-boatyard-ab

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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