Asia & Oceania, Middle East & Africa, South America - Boat Manufacturers
Published:
27 May 2025
Asia & Oceania, Middle East & Africa, South America directory of boat manufacturers, offering a comprehensive resource for boating enthusiasts.
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© Michael Hodges
Ilha de Sao Sebastiao - Brazil
Asia & Oceania, Middle East & Africa, South America, Boat manufacturers
- Shandong Shuangyi (China): Fiberglass boats, growing tech influence.
- Yamaha Motor Corp (Japan): Jet boats and PWCs, engine-to-boat synergy.
- Toyota Marine (Japan): Pontoon and leisure boats, niche player.
- Rayglass Boats (New Zealand): Protector RIBs, high-performance craft.
- Riviera Yachts (Australia): Luxury motor yachts, Gold Coast-built.
- Maritimo (Australia): Long-range cruisers, Aussie innovation.
- Elan Yachts (Slovenia): Sail and powerboats, Euro-Asian bridge.
Middle East & Africa
- Gulf Craft (UAE): Majesty Yachts, Nomad series—Middle East’s luxury leader.
- Robertson and Caine (South Africa): Leopard Catamarans, global sailing reach.
- Garden Reach Shipbuilders (India): Commercial and some leisure boats.
South America
- Schaefer Yachts (Brazil): Mid-size luxury yachts, South American standout.
- Intech Boating (Brazil): Aluminium and fiberglass, fishing focus.
Asia & Oceania
- Shandong Shuangyi (China): ~1,000 fiberglass boats yearly.
- Yamaha Motor Corp (Japan): Yamaha, since 1960, builds ~10,000 jet boats/PWCs yearly.
- Toyota Marine (Japan): Toyota’s niche marine arm (~200 boats/year) offers pontoons.
- Rayglass Boats (NZ): Since 1985, Rayglass makes ~150 Protector RIBs yearly.
- Riviera Yachts (Australia): Founded 1980, Riviera builds ~100 luxury motor yachts yearly.
- Maritimo (Australia): Since 2003, Maritimo crafts ~50 long-range cruisers annually.
- Elan Yachts (Slovenia): Since 1949, Elan produces ~200 sail/powerboats yearly.
Middle East & Africa
- Gulf Craft (UAE): Founded 1982, Gulf Craft builds ~200 Majesty yachts yearly.
- Robertson and Caine (South Africa): Since 1991, R&C makes ~150 Leopard catamarans yearly.
- Garden Reach Shipbuilders (India): Primarily commercial, GRSE (~50 leisure boats/year).
South America
- Schaefer Yachts (Brazil): Since 1992, Schaefer builds ~100 mid-size yachts yearly.
- Intech Boating (Brazil): Founded 2001, Intech produces ~200 aluminium/fiberglass boats yearly.
Asia & Oceania
- Shandong Shuangyi (China): www.shuangyigroup.com
- Yamaha Motor Corp (Japan): www.yamaha-motor.com/marine
- Toyota Marine (Japan): www.toyota-marine.com
- Rayglass Boats (New Zealand): www.rayglass.co.nz
- Riviera Yachts (Australia): www.rivieraaustralia.com
- Maritimo (Australia): www.maritimo.com.au
- Elan Yachts (Slovenia): www.elan-yachts.com
Middle East & Africa
- Gulf Craft (UAE): www.gulfcraftinc.com
- Robertson and Caine (South Africa): www.leopardcatamarans.com
- Garden Reach Shipbuilders (India): www.grse.in
South America
- Schaefer Yachts (Brazil): www.schaeferyachts.com.br
- Intech Boating (Brazil): https://www.intechboating.com/br/