saint vaast marine

What saint vaast marine does

Saint Vaast Marine is a private, owner-operated marine equipment dealership headquartered in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, Normandy, France. Founded in 2007 and operating from a 600m² showroom plus modern workshops at 166 rue Maréchal Foch, the company sells boats, outboard motors, trailers, and marine electronics, and provides after-sales repair services for all brands. Its distribution portfolio spans six boat builders (Tarpon, Narwhal, Pescador, Sirius, Pacific Craft, Parker), the full Yamaha four-stroke outboard range from 50HP to 350HP, Sun Way and Mecanorem trailers, and Lowrance electronics including the ELITE 5 TI chartplotter.

The business operates a hybrid direct-to-consumer model combining a physical showroom open Monday through Saturday with an e-commerce storefront at saintvaastmarine.com. Customers are individual recreational boaters, sport fishermen, and diving enthusiasts in the Manche and broader Normandy region. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of marine equipment and related professional services (repair and maintenance), with pricing handled on a quote basis ("Tarif sur demand") rather than public list pricing. The marketing footprint is limited to a Facebook page and local showroom presence, with no disclosed digital advertising, institutional customers, or funding events.

Strategic posture is that of a stable, multi-brand regional dealer. The company holds no proprietary technology, patents, or AI capabilities, and depends entirely on third-party manufacturer brands for its product offering. Key risks include geographic concentration in a single coastal market, reliance on continued authorization from major OEMs (particularly Yamaha and Tarpon), and exposure to the cyclical nature of discretionary recreational marine spending. There is no evidence of M&A activity, expansion beyond Normandy, leadership turnover, or external capital raises.

Name

saint vaast marine

Legal name

Saint Vaast Marine

Website

https://saintvaastmarine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Saint Vaast Marine is a private, owner-operated boat dealership in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, Normandy, selling boats, Yamaha outboard motors, trailers, and marine electronics from multiple brands and providing repair services to recreational boaters and sport fishermen in the Manche region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Equipment Retail

NAICS

Boat Dealers (441222), Motorcycle, Boat, and Other Motor Vehicle Dealers (44122), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Parts, Accessories & Maintenance Supplies Retail (CRAMAIAB)

Keywords

• Boat dealership
• Marine equipment
• Outboard motors
• Boat trailers
• Marine electronics

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-vaast-la-hougue

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Boat Sales: Retail sales of boats including semi-rigid boats (semi-rigides), hard-hull boats, and fishing boats from multiple brands including Tarpon, Narwhal, Pescador, Pacific Craft, Parker, and Sirius. Products range from small boats to larger cruiser models.
2. Motor Sales: Sales of Yamaha outboard motors ranging from 50HP to 350HP models. Also includes FT series high-thrust motors for heavy boats.
3. Trailer Sales: Sales of boat trailers from Sun Way and Mecanorem brands, including braked, unbraked, and multi-axle configurations.
4. Marine Electronics Sales: Sales of marine electronics including Lowrance fish finders and chartplotters like the Elite 5 TI series.
5. Repair and Maintenance Services: Repair services for boats and motors across all brands. Modern workshops equipped with latest technologies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Saint Vaast Marine is a multi-brand marine dealership that retails semi-rigid boats, hard-hull boats, and fishing boats (Tarpon, Narwhal, Pescador, Sirius, Pacific Craft, Parker), Yamaha four-stroke outboard motors (50HP–350HP), Sun Way and Mecanorem boat trailers, and Lowrance marine electronics. The company complements product sales with repair and maintenance services for boats and motors across all brands, delivered from a 600m²+ showroom and modern workshops in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, Normandy.

Product overview

Saint Vaast Marine is a boat dealership offering a diverse portfolio of watercraft and marine equipment through a unified e-commerce platform. The product lineup centers on rigid-hull inflatable boats and motor boats from six distributed brands (Tarpon, Narwhal, Pescador, Sirius, Pacific Craft, Parker), complemented by a full range of Yamaha four-stroke outboard motors (50HP–350HP), Sun Way and Mecanorem boat trailers, and Lowrance marine electronics including the ELITE 5 TI fish finder/chartplotter. The company operates from a 600m² showroom in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, Normandy, serving the Manche region and broader Normandy for boat sales, repair, and related services.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tarpon Semi-Rigid Boats Customizable semi-rigid inflatable boats from French manufacturer Tarpon, including AD46, AD50, AD55, and AD60 models, for recreational boaters and families.
• Narwhal Boats Rigid-hull inflatable boats and fishing boats from Narwhal, including HD series (HD450, HD480, HD520, HD550, HD580, HD620, HD670), NEO series (NEO550, NEO620), and SUN series (SUN520), featuring V-hull design suited to diving and fishing.
• Pescador (Obé Pescador) Fishing Boats Dedicated fishing boats from Pescador, including Fisher 325, Fisher 485, Fisher 550, and Fisher 600 models, aimed at sport fishermen and family fishing trips.
• Sirius Motor Boats Motor boats from Sirius in Open and Cabin configurations, including Sirius 435 Open, 500 Cabin, 500 Open, 535 Cabin, 535 Open, 560 Cabin, 560 Timonier, and 630 models, for recreational and family cruising.
• Pacific Craft Motor Boats Motor boats from Pacific Craft, including Open series (500, 545, 625, 670, 750), Sun Cruiser series (650, 750), and Fishing Cruiser (785), for day boating and family cruising.
• Parker Motor Boats Motor boats from Parker including 630 series (Bow Rider, DC, Sport), 660 series (Open, Pilothouse, Weekend), 690 series (Bow Rider, DC, Sport), 750 series (CC, DC), 770 Weekend, 800 series (Pilothouse, Weekend), and 850 Voyager.
• Yamaha Outboard Motors Yamaha four-stroke outboard motors including FT series (FT50, FT60) and F series (F70, F80, F100, F115, F130, F150, F175, F200, F225, F250, F300, F350), with FT high-thrust motors for heavy boats, ranging from 50HP to 350HP.
• Sun Way Boat Trailers Boat trailers and boat carriers from Sun Way, including FAST IMMERGEABLE, GALAXY, TIMON BASCULANT, PNEUMATIQUE, and MANUTENTION ranges with PTAC capacities from 360kg to 3200kg.
• Mecanorem Boat Trailers Boat trailers and transport equipment under the Mecanorem brand, including braked, unbraked, and multi-axle configurations.
• Lowrance Marine Electronics Marine electronics from Lowrance, including fish finders and chartplotters such as the ELITE 5 TI with Structure Scan HD, CHIRP sonar, and NMEA 2000/0183 interfaces.
• Boat and Motor Repair and Maintenance Services Repair and maintenance services for boats and outboard motors of all brands, delivered from modern workshops equipped with the latest technologies at the Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue site, available to individual boat owners and Yamaha motor customers.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TarponcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTarpon is a manufacturer of semi-rigid boats (semi-rigides). Saint Vaast Marine is an authorized distributor of Tarpon boats including AD46, AD50, AD55, and AD60 models. The Tarpon line is highlighted as the store's primary brand with a dedicated showroom section.
• YamahacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYamaha is a major manufacturer of outboard motors. Saint Vaast Marine distributes the full Yamaha motor range including F70, F80, F100, F115, F130, F150, F175, F200, F225, F250, F300, F350, FT50, and FT60 models. Dedicated Yamaha section is prominently featured on the website.
• NarwhalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNarwhal manufactures semi-rigid boats with V-hull design. Saint Vaast Marine distributes Narwhal HD series (HD450, HD480, HD520, HD550, HD580, HD620, HD670), NEO series (NEO550, NEO620), and SUN series (SUN520) boats.
• ParkercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParker manufactures motor boats. Saint Vaast Marine distributes Parker boats including 630, 660, 690, 750, 770, 800, and 850 models in various configurations (Open, DC, Bow Rider, Sport, Pilothouse, Weekend, CC, Voyager).
• Pacific CraftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPacific Craft manufactures motor boats. Saint Vaast Marine distributes Pacific Craft boats including 500, 545, 625, 650, 670, 750, and 785 models in Open, Sun Cruiser, and Fishing Cruiser configurations.
• SiriuscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSirius manufactures boats including the Sirius 435 Open, 500 Cabin, 500 Open, 535 Cabin, 535 Open, 560 Cabin, 560 Timonier, and 630 models. Saint Vaast Marine is an authorized distributor.
• Pescador (Obé Pescador)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPescador (Obé Pescador) is a boat manufacturer. Saint Vaast Marine distributes Pescador boats including Fisher 325, Fisher 485, Fisher 550, and Fisher 600 models.
• Sun WaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSun Way manufactures boat trailers. Saint Vaast Marine distributes Sun Way trailers including FAST IMMERGEABLE, GALAXY, TIMON BASCULANT, PNEUMATIQUE, and MANUTENTION ranges.
• MecanoremminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMecanorem is a manufacturer of boat trailers. Saint Vaast Marine is an authorized distributor of Mecanorem trailers.
• LowranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLowrance manufactures marine electronics including fish finders and chartplotters. Saint Vaast Marine distributes Lowrance products such as the Elite 5 TI series with Structure scan HD and CHIRP technology.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• USHIP: USHIP is a major French marine equipment retail chain offering boats, parts, accessories, and electronics across multiple physical locations and online. It competes with Saint Vaast Marine in the marine retail space but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach, including its own-brand trailers and equipment.
• Accastillage Diffusion: Accastillage Diffusion is a leading French marine equipment retailer (online and physical) offering parts, electronics, trailers, and accessories. While it overlaps with Saint Vaast Marine's electronics and parts distribution, it is broader in scope and less focused on new boat sales.
• Bénéteau Group: Bénéteau Group is one of the world's largest boat manufacturers (Beneteau, Jeanneau, Lagoon, etc.) with an extensive global dealer network. While primarily a manufacturer, it competes indirectly by setting standards and partner expectations that dealers like Saint Vaast Marine must meet, and by selling through rival dealers.
• Jeanneau: Jeanneau is a major French motorboat and sailboat manufacturer with a broad dealer network throughout France and Europe. Comparable to Saint Vaast Marine through its dealer-distribution model and overlapping recreational boat customer base, though at vastly larger scale as a manufacturer.
• Yamaha Motor France (Marine Division): Yamaha Motor France manages the OEM side of one of Saint Vaast Marine's core product lines (outboard motors from 50HP to 350HP). As a brand partner, Yamaha's dealer network policies, pricing, and territory decisions directly affect Saint Vaast Marine's competitive position.

Direct peers

• Big Ship: Big Ship is a French boat dealer and Yamaha motor distributor operating across multiple locations, selling boats, outboards, and marine electronics with repair services. Directly comparable to Saint Vaast Marine as a multi-brand Yamaha-aligned dealer with similar product portfolio and service model.

Others

• Pacific Craft: Pacific Craft is a French motorboat manufacturer whose boats (Open, Sun Cruiser, Fishing Cruiser series) Saint Vaast Marine distributes. It is a supplier relationship but also a potential competitive channel if Pacific Craft expands direct sales or signs competing regional dealers.
• Tarpon Boats: Tarpon is a French semi-rigid boat manufacturer whose AD series is Saint Vaast Marine's flagship brand (with dedicated showroom space). Like Pacific Craft, it is a primary supplier but represents both an opportunity (exclusive territorial relationship) and a competitive risk.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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