Say Carbon Yachts Gmbh

What Say Carbon Yachts Gmbh does

SAY Carbon Yachts GmbH is a German boutique luxury yacht manufacturer headquartered in Wangen im Allgäu, with its state-of-the-art shipyard on Lake Constance. The company designs and builds ultra-lightweight motor yachts using 100% carbon fibre monocoque hull construction combined with the patented Petestep hull technology, an A-shaped deflector design that reduces drag, spray, and fuel consumption. Its current product portfolio comprises four new-build models — the SAY 32 (9.98m compact day yacht), SAY 42 (12.96m flagship of the original line), SAY 42 Sport (47-knot day cruiser variant), and SAY 52 (15.95m flagship with optional Hybrid Electric Drive) — together with a SAY Approved certified pre-owned program. Propulsion is supplied via Volvo Penta and Yanmar engines, and Seakeeper gyro stabilization is integrated across the range.

The company's technical differentiation rests on delivering 50% lower hull weight than comparable fiberglass or aluminum yachts and 40% lower fuel consumption, producing measurable performance, range, and emissions advantages. The flagship SAY 52 reaches 45 knots at just 7.5 tonnes dry weight with optional hybrid drive for silent operation. Engineering is led by CTO Karl Wagner with design work co-developed alongside Genesis Design Studio, a collaboration recognized with the 2025 Design Innovation Award at Salone Nautico di Genova. The company is led by Managing Director Holger Schlechter following its June 2024 relaunch under new ownership after a prior insolvency.

SAY sells through a hybrid go-to-market combining a direct-to-consumer online configurator and an international dealer network spanning 11+ countries across Europe (Germany, Spain, France, Monaco, Greece, Bulgaria, Switzerland), the United States (Miami), the UAE, Thailand, and Singapore. New yachts are quote-priced with customization via the configurator; pre-owned SAY yachts are listed between approximately €358K and €850K. The primary customer segment is affluent yacht enthusiasts seeking high-performance, low-emission luxury vessels, with a secondary charter/experience operator segment served through dealers such as S.E. Yachting. Marketing combines digital channels, owned social media, PR in publications such as Robb Report and Motorboat & Yachting, and major international boat shows (Cannes, Düsseldorf, Genoa, Palma). No revenue, headcount, funding, or unit-volume figures are disclosed in available sources.

Name

Say Carbon Yachts Gmbh

Legal name

SAY Carbon Yachts GmbH

Website

https://saycarbonyachts.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

SAY Carbon Yachts GmbH manufactures ultra-lightweight carbon fibre luxury motor yachts (SAY 32, 42, 42 Sport, 52) and a certified pre-owned program, sold through an international dealer network and direct configurator to affluent yacht enthusiasts across 11+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Motor Yachts

NAICS

Boat Building (336612), Ship and Boat Building (33661)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Motor Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Semi-Custom Luxury Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAMAA), Motor Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAB), Luxury Yacht Hull & Superstructure Fabrication (Composite/Aluminum/Steel) (IMAJAMAG), Electric & Hybrid Leisure Craft Manufacturing (IMAJAEAK)

Keywords

• Luxury motor yachts
• Carbon fibre yachts
• High-performance yachts
• Carbon fibre manufacturing
• Yacht dealer network

Headquarters

HQ city

Wangen Im Allgäu

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Yacht Sales: Sale of new luxury carbon fibre yachts (SAY 32, SAY 42, SAY 42 Sport, SAY 52) through dealer network and direct configurator. Multiple propulsion options available for customization.
2. Certified Pre-Owned Yacht Sales: SAY Approved Programme verified pre-owned yachts sold through official dealer network with warranty protection.
3. Sea Trial Bookings: Direct booking of sea trials for prospective customers to experience the yachts before purchase.
4. Parts and Service: Service and aftersales support through dealer network and certified technicians.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

SAY Carbon Yachts designs and manufactures ultra-lightweight luxury motor yachts built on carbon fibre monocoque hulls with patented Petestep hull technology. The company sells four current models (SAY 32, SAY 42, SAY 42 Sport, SAY 52) through an international dealer network complemented by an online configurator, and offers a certified pre-owned programme (SAY Approved).

Product overview

SAY Carbon Yachts GmbH manufactures ultra-lightweight luxury yachts from carbon fibre at their Lake Constance shipyard in Germany. The product portfolio comprises four distinct yacht models: SAY 32 (compact 9.98m day yacht for size-restricted waters), SAY 42 (original 12.96m supercar on water with patented Petestep hull), SAY 42 Sport (versatile 42-foot day cruiser with enhanced hosting features), and SAY 52 (flagship 15.95m luxury yacht with optional hybrid drive). All models share carbon fibre monocoque construction, digital cockpits, Volvo Penta or Yanmar propulsion, and Seakeeper gyro stabilization. The company also offers SAY Approved certified preowned yachts and online configurators for customization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SAY Approved: Certified preowned yacht programme verifying quality, condition and performance of pre-owned SAY yachts.

Products and services

• SAY 32 Compact 9.98m luxury day yacht with a carbon fibre hull, 50 kn top speed and 2.8t dry weight. Powered by twin Volvo Penta V6-280-CEDPS engines (560 HP combined) and accommodates up to 8 passengers. Designed for size-restricted waters and marinas, targeted at affluent yacht owners seeking a small-footprint premium day boat.
• SAY 42 12.96m luxury performance yacht with patented Petestep hull, wave-cutting bow and full carbon fibre monocoque construction. Available with Volvo Penta V8-430 CE (860 HP) or Yanmar 8LV370 (740 HP) propulsion; 4.5t dry weight with Seakeeper 2 gyro stabilisation. Targeted at high-net-worth owners wanting supercar-like performance on water.
• SAY 42 Sport Versatile 42-foot day-cruiser variant of the SAY 42 combining 47 kn performance with enhanced hosting features. Same propulsion options (Volvo Penta or Yanmar) plus Seakeeper 2 stabilisation, with expanded luxury living spaces including centre dining area and bar with two fridges for up to 12 guests.
• SAY 52

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% lighter than comparable yachts on the market
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Power Yachts IbéricacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 October 2025New official SAY Carbon Yachts dealer for Spain, representing the brand throughout Catalonia and along the Mediterranean coast. Led by Xavi Garriga, operating from Port Marina Vela, Barcelona. Partnership reflects shared passion for innovation, design and performance.
• S.E. Yachting | SAY Ibiza ChartercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial dealer and charter service for Ibiza and the Balearic Islands. Located at Marina Santa Eulalia. Also handles pre-owned yacht sales (SAY 42 Magical Desert Gold).
• Asiamarine FrancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial dealer for Saint-Tropez and the French Riviera market.
• H2O MaritimecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial dealer for Monaco market. Located at Villa Milton, Boulevard Princesse Charlotte.
• ID YachtscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial dealer for Greece market. Located in Glifada, Athens.
• Perfect Boat LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial dealer for Bulgaria market.
• Yachtwerft Portier AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial dealer for Switzerland market. Located in Meilen, Lake Zurich.
• Surf BoatscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer partner at Lake Constance, Germany. Located at Bodan-Werft in Kressbronn.
• Primus Marine (Thailand) Co. LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial dealer for Thailand market. Located at Boat Lagoon Marina, Phuket.
• Primus Marine Yachts PTE LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial dealer for Singapore market. Located at Raffles Marina.
• SAY MiamicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorth American dealer and experience centre. Located in Hialeah, Florida, serving the USA market.
• Volvo PentacoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary propulsion supplier for SAY yachts. Provides V6-280-CE and V8-430 CE engines with aquamatic duo-prop drives. SAY 32 uses 2x Volvo Penta V6-280-CEDPS 280 HP; SAY 42 and SAY 42 Sport use V8-430 CE options.
• YanmarcoreTechnology or IntegrationAlternative propulsion supplier. SAY 42 and SAY 42 Sport offer 2x Yanmar 8LV370 engines (370 HP each, 740 HP total) as option.
• SeakeepercoreTechnology or IntegrationGyro stabilizer systems supplier. SAY 42 includes Seakeeper 2 Gyro; SAY 52 includes Seakeeper 3 Gyro for enhanced stability and comfort.
• Genesis Design StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign studio credited for SAY 52 design innovation award. Contributed to the award-winning design alongside CTO Karl Wagner and the SAY Team.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Riva: Iconic Italian luxury motor yacht brand (Ferretti Group) producing premium open and flybridge yachts from 8-50m — comparable in luxury HNI segment, Mediterranean distribution and design-led brand equity.
• Pershing: Italian luxury performance motor yacht specialist (Ferretti Group) producing 14-35m high-speed composite yachts — directly comparable in performance-led positioning and HNI target segment, though with broader scale.
• Frauscher Bootswerft: Austrian premium day-cruiser and motor yacht builder (8-12m) with similar boutique positioning, electric/hybrid propulsion options and design-led European customer base — closely comparable to SAY's size segment and premium day-boat niche.
• Wally: Italian/French luxury sailing and motor yacht brand (now under Ferretti Group) known for carbon-fibre construction and innovative hull design — directly comparable in carbon-fibre premium yacht positioning and Mediterranean HNI customer base.
• Hinckley Yachts: American luxury motor yacht builder specialising in advanced composite construction (carbon fibre) with similar premium positioning, electric/hybrid propulsion options and comparable length class (29-58ft).
• Fjord Yachts: German luxury motor yacht brand (Hanse Group) producing premium 40-50ft open day cruisers with similar performance-led positioning and shared European/Mediterranean dealer network — directly comparable in size, customer and category.

Broad incumbents

• Sunseeker: British luxury motor yacht builder offering 48-131ft yachts — competes for the same HNI buyer in overlapping size bands (especially the 42-52ft segment) but at far greater scale and global recognition.
• Princess Yachts: British luxury motor yacht manufacturer producing a broad portfolio from 30-95ft — overlaps directly with SAY's 32-52ft range but with much greater scale, broader product line and deeper global dealer network.
• Chris-Craft: American heritage luxury motor yacht builder producing premium day cruisers and sport yachts in overlapping size segments (28-45ft) with established US dealer network — comparable end customer, though with traditional fiberglass construction rather than carbon fibre.
• Azimut Yachts: Italy's largest luxury yacht builder offering motor yachts from 10-40m with global dealer presence — overlaps SAY's Mediterranean customer base and premium positioning but operates at materially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@saycarbonyachts
• Facebookfacebook.com/saycarbonyachtsofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/say-carbon
• Instagraminstagram.com/saycarbonyachts

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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