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Yacht Builders In Taiwan Are Flourishing Thanks To Quality Production And Value

By Rob Bowman | Posted On Sep 04, 2019 Updated On Mar 23, 2022

The business of building yachts in Taiwan might have begun in the 1960's, but today it is regarded as one of the leading countries in the world for producing high-quality vessels at the same pace as their European counterparts. As a country in constant economic growth, the evolution of the Taiwanese shipyards has led to ground-breaking achievements in construction, style, and design. "We are seeing an extremely well-built and intelligently designed boats coming out of Taiwan in the last few years," said Mike Kutrybala , a long time yacht broker with United who specializes in Taiwanese manufacturers. "The majority of designs are aimed at the cruising yacht customer and are all "westernized". Taiwanese builders understand our market, what the American buyer is looking for, and they have been able to execute it on larger scales."

Consider that there are now over 35 shipyards building boats over 50-feet in Taiwan, an island country that is just over 22,000 square miles in size. According to an article by Barche Magazine, the number of yachts registered under the Taiwanese flag increased from just 15 in 2012 to over 120 in 2017. And with over 70% of yachts produced being exported out of Asia, Taiwan has become a big player in the international yachting industry. Taiwan is now the largest producer of yachts over 50 feet in Asia and the fifth-largest in the world . If you increase that threshold to 78 feet in length, Taiwan becomes the fourth largest country building yachts only behind Italy , the Netherlands, and Turkey .

(Seen Below: The Taiwan International Boat Show has become the largest indoor boat exhibition in Asia and displays all the local shipyards latest models. Photo cred: Horizon Yachts.)

The Greater Kaohsiung area is the largest yacht producing part of Taiwan with more than 80% of boats built here leaving out of Kaohsiun Harbor. This is actually a 10% decrease in yachts leaving the Harbor as other areas in Taiwan increase their own production. Below are a list of shipyards and yacht builders currently active in Taiwan.

The Horizon Yachts Shipyard

Horizon Yachts has grown by leaps and bounds in the last 20 years to the point where their factory in Kaohsiung now encompasses 463,000 square feet and employs over 300 craftsmen and workers. Everything from the new V68 to Horizon's power catamaran line to the EP 150 are built in this factory which also has its own service and re-fit center. Recently, Horizon Yachts was the recipient of the "Best Asian Yacht Builder" award at the 2019 Asia Boating Awards. Horizon is now an established worldwide brand and it all started in Taiwan back in 1987.

The Dyna Yachts / Dyna Craft LTD. Shipyard

Dyna Craft LTD was formed in 1986 by a team of extremely talented and experienced yachting industry professionals. Founder and current President Mr. Terry Yen is an esteemed naval architect and continues to design all Dyna Yacht models today. With more than 30 years in business, the Dyna shipyard also has experience building Marlow Yachts for almost a decade. Known for exceptional quality, gorgeous interiors, and incredible value when compared to many European brands, Dyna Yachts have delivered over 300 vessels. United Yacht Sales will be displaying a new Dyna 68 Motor Yacht at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.

The Ocean Alexander Shipyard  (Photo cred below: Yachting Magazine)

The story of how the Ocean Alexander empire came to be is a rather interesting story. It starts back in 1977 when Alex Chueh was repaid a loan in the form of a company. Alex's friend couldn't repay the initial loan, so he came Alex the factory instead as payment. Once Alex met with Ed Monk Jr., a famous yacht architect, the beginning of Ocean Alexander Yachts was taking root. In 2015, Ocean Alexander was named as one of the top 5 luxury motor yacht builders in the world by Showboat International Magazine. Today, Ocean Alexander has even opened a U.S. based factory in Florida .

The Zhuhai Shipyard - Selene Yachts

The Selene Yachts factory, also known as the Zhuhai Shipyard, is known as one of the best equipped and largest scale yards in the world. The original Selene factory, however, was not in Zhuhai but rather Dongguan, known for its high-end furniture. This benefitted Selene immensely as the interior accommodations used local furniture for a very luxurious feel. After the Zhuhai was constructed and the process of getting the boats into the water became easier, construction was consolidated to Zhuhai. Today, there are over 400 Selene Yachts cruising around planet Earth.

The Tung Hwa Shipyard - Fleming Yachts 

Tony Fleming originally started developing the idea for Fleming Yachts in 1985 and made it clear that he wanted only the best materials and the highest quality construction methods used. The Tung Hwa shipyard was chosen for their commitment to Tony's ideology and today Fleming Yachts is one of the most reputable, highly regarded, and quality cruising yachts built in the world. Approximately 18 Flemings are now built every year at Tung Hwa and over 340 are currently in use by their owners.

The Mares Yachts Shipyard

If there was ever a boat builder that exudes the quality and attention to detail that comes out of Taiwan, it's Mares Power Catamaran Yachts . Every Mares model is built to the ultimate toughness and kept light for optimal performance by the use of a resin infusion system. The 70% to 30% glass-to-resin ratio is much stronger and lighter than the traditional 40% glass to 60% resin ratio often used. All hardware, fabrics, and components are personally chosen by Lenny Noble, founder of Mares, to ensure an industry leading quality control process is executed. Mares will debut an all-new 65 foot catamaran coming soon in 2020.

The President Yachts Shipyard - Jianjun Boat Harbor  

President Yachts have been building luxury boats since 1968 when founder Eddie Yeh developed the brand. From the 41 Sun Deck to the 150-foot plus motor yachts being produced, President Yachts has excelled at design, quality, fit-and-finish, and overall value compared to other vessels in its class. Over 1,200 boats and yachts have been delivered all over the world. Most of the company's yachts are custom-built to the owner's requirements, offering exceptional quality control and buyer satisfaction.

There are many more yacht builders in Taiwan today than 20-30 years ago, over 35 to be exact, and the work force has become incredibly skilled at the nuances of building a yacht. Workers have become craftsmen and as you can see, many of the world's most reputable brands call Taiwan home. United Yacht Sales will be representing several Taiwanese builders at the 2019 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show including Dyna Yachts, Mares Catamarans, and President Yachts. If you have any interest in building a new yacht or finding the right pre-owned yacht for sale on today's brokerage market, please give our home office a call at (772) 463-3131 to be connected to a professional yacht broker that specializes in your interests.

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Nova Marine Co., Ltd, established in 1983, is ranked as one of the top luxury yacht manufacturers in Taiwan. Its facility is conveniently located 10 minutes from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and Taoyuan High Speed Train Station. Nova's primary market is the United States; nevertheless, its premium-quality yachts have successfully extended clientele to Europe, Australia, Dubai, and Asia. To date, Nova has manufactured and delivered over 1,500 yachts to satisfied owners worldwide.

Unlike most boat yards in Taiwan, Nova Marine is proud to market its yachts under their own brand name: Novatec . After initiating the popular 40' & 42' motor yachts, Nova Marine has strived to continue designing a variety of models by working with famous designers such as Bill Dixon (UK), Tommaso Spadolini (Italy), and Carlos Mezzera (Italy) to satisfy the demands of all types of clients. Currently, Novatec's production line includes three main yacht series, the Classic Sedan 46'-56', the Islander 48'-60', and the Euro 52'-84'. The interior of these yachts can be semi-customized to make each yacht truly unique to their owners.

C.E.O. Eddy Tao, as a founder, has accumulated over 30 years in yacht construction and business. He graduated from China Maritime College and holds double M.B.A. degrees from Oklahoma City University in USA and National Cheng Chi University in Taiwan. His success in the yacht industry has led to numerous meetings with government leaders.

The facilities of Nova Marine consists of five large buildings (approximately 108,000 square feet), including weather protected and dust-free FRP and paint shops, both with air condition and humidity control system to allow optimal working environment. In 2001, the shipyard passed ISO 9002 regulation and received TUV Cert. In addition, the shipyard has also attained one of the highest regulations, CE certification, issued by RINA, to ensure its design and quality are in par with leading European and American brands.

Nova Marine is committed to uncompromisingly meet the highest attainable standard for all of its products, regardless of size and price. To accomplish this goal, Nova Marine meticulously uses the best design, craftsmen, engineering, methods, and materials available to assure that each buyer's expectations are met and exceeded.

Owning a Novatec goes beyond than just owning a quality yacht, our Novatec T.O.E (Total Ownership Experience) is carried out to each owner by providing thorough after-sales service offered by Novatec trained and certified dealers world-wide, backed by manufacture's direct warranty.

Photo 1: Novatec C.E.O, Mr. Eddy Tao sharing the success of Novatec with President of Taiwan, Dr. Ma

Photo 2: Novatec's prominet brand has been the top choice of broadcast by the press

Photo 3: Not only is Mr. Tao a boat builder, he is also an experienced boater, which in return benefits the quality and ergonomics of the yachts

Photo 4: Famous Publisher published an autobiography for Mr. Tao, sharing his life story and the success of Novatec.

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Ranging in length from 32 to more than 105 feet, every Dyna model is built using the highest quality materials and cutting-edge construction techniques. Your new yacht will be customized to fit your personal taste and lifestyle.

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Defiant growth against global headwinds.

Taiwan is surrounded by sea, and has been dependent upon the ocean through its history. Such privileged natural conditions also have led the marine industry chain to a bustling development. In recent years, the government has greatly supported the shipbuilding industry and national manufacturing of yachts; the latter has earned Taiwan particular distinction. Despite facing competition from traditional yacht manufacturers in countries like Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands, Taiwan has become the sixth-largest manufacturing nation in the world and the first in Asia thanks to its superyachts (yachts over 24 meters in length). Q1 to Q3 2019 saw export profits of US$186 million.

Many of Taiwan’s yacht exports’ have been to the US, especially Florida. In 2019, Florida imported a total of USD$826.7 million in yachts from around the world, of which $138.5 million  were directly imported from Taiwan.

The Taiwan International Boat Show is held in Kaohsiung biannually. In 2018, it attracted over 20,000 visitors and buyers from over thirty countries. Most buyers came from China, USA, Korea, Japan, and Singapore. Thus, it can be considered an international yacht show of importance to the Asia-Pacific region. This year, due to the increasingly acute global situation due to the coronavirus disease, the 2020 show has been postponed to March 10th through 13th, 2022.

Despite several factors that contributed to a slight drop in global yacht demand in 2019, Taiwan yacht brands still achieved considerable breakthroughs thanks to their customized design, professional woodwork, advanced material R&D, and an agile and highly efficient supply chain. Take Horizon Yachts – winner of the Taiwan Excellence Award – as an example. In 2019, its annual revenue grew by 14.3%, making it the 9 th largest superyacht manufacturer in the world – up two places from 2018.

The 28 th Taiwan Excellence Awards Selection was organized by the Bureau of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economic Affairs and implemented by TAITRA. An 80- foot luxury motor yacht from Horizon Yachts and the Monte Fino V76 from Kha Shing Ent. (with self-owned brand Monte Fino Yachts) stood out as the

only two yacht winning products during this edition. Moreover, Monte Fino V76 took the award upon its first submission this year. Kha Shing Ent. and famous British designer Humphreys collaborated in the Monte Fino V76 project . With a sleek design that combines a luxurious and imposing brand image, Monte Fino V76 defies and surpasses the poise of 100-ft yachts.

Taiwan Excellence uses diverse marketing methods to enhance industrial advertising and increases in-depth coverage. It leverages its social media accounts, online platform promotion, and international media publicity in different locations to strengthen the Taiwanese yacht industry image of excellence and international branding in Europe, the Americas, and the New Southbound markets: Southeast Asia and Australasia. For more information, please visit Taiwan Excellence’s official website:  https://www.taiwanexcellence.org/tw

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Taiwan Sailing Boat Manufacturers of the past 100 Years

Published by sail on march 18, 2023 march 18, 2023.

These are just a few of the many sailboat manufacturers that have operated in Taiwan over the past century. Taiwan has a long history of boatbuilding and has earned a reputation for producing high-quality, seaworthy sailboats.

Here is a list of some of the most notable Taiwan sailboat manufacturers of the past century, along with a brief description of their history and products:

Ta Shing Yacht Building Co. Ltd. –

Ta Shing Yacht Building Co. Ltd. was founded in 1977 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The company produces a range of high-quality sailboats, including the Baba 30, the Norseman 447, and the Taswell 56.

Hans Christian Yachts –

Hans Christian Yachts was founded in the 1970s in Taipei, Taiwan. The company produces luxurious, bluewater cruising sailboats, including the Hans Christian 33T, the Hans Christian 38T, and the Hans Christian 48T.

Island Packet Yachts –

Island Packet Yachts was founded in 1979 by naval architect Bob Johnson in Largo, Florida. However, the company has been building its boats in Taiwan since the 1980s. Island Packet Yachts produces a range of cruising sailboats, including the Island Packet 349, the Island Packet 420, and the Island Packet 525.

Formosa Boat Building Co. Ltd. –

Formosa Boat Building Co. Ltd. was founded in 1978 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The company produces a range of traditional-style sailboats, including the Formosa 41, the Formosa 51, and the CT-54.

Cheoy Lee Shipyards –

Cheoy Lee Shipyards was founded in 1870 in Shanghai, China. However, the company moved to Hong Kong in the 1950s and later established a manufacturing base in Taiwan. Cheoy Lee Shipyards produces a range of sailing and motor yachts, including the Cheoy Lee Offshore 28, the Cheoy Lee 35, and the Cheoy Lee 66.

Horizon Yachts –

Horizon Yachts was founded in 1987 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The company initially focused on producing powerboats, but later expanded into the production of sailing yachts, including the Horizon PC60, the Horizon V68, and the Horizon V80.

Kha Shing Enterprises Co. Ltd. –

Kha Shing Enterprises Co. Ltd. was founded in 1977 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The company produces a range of powerboats and sailing yachts, including the Kha Shing Monte Fino 78, the Kha Shing 50, and the Kha Shing 58.

Ocean Alexander –

Ocean Alexander was founded in 1977 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, by Alexander Chueh. The company produces a range of luxury powerboats and sailing yachts, including the Ocean Alexander 45 Divergence, the Ocean Alexander 45 Aquila, and the Ocean Alexander 120 Megayacht.

Hylas Yachts –

Hylas Yachts was founded in 1985 in Taiwan. The company produces a range of cruising sailboats, including the Hylas 45, the Hylas 63, and the Hylas 70.

Tayana Yachts –

Tayana Yachts was founded in 1973 in Taipei, Taiwan. The company produces a range of bluewater cruising sailboats, including the Tayana 37, the Tayana 48, and the Tayana 64.

Grand Soleil Yachts –

Grand Soleil Yachts is a Taiwanese sailboat manufacturer founded in 1974. The company produces a range of racing and cruising sailboats, including the Grand Soleil 34, Grand Soleil 43, and Grand Soleil 58.

North Wind Yachts –

North Wind Yachts is a Taiwanese sailboat manufacturer founded in 1986. The company produces a range of bluewater cruising sailboats, including the North Wind 47, North Wind 56, and North Wind 68.

Chien Hwa Boat Manufacturing –

Chien Hwa Boat Manufacturing is a Taiwanese sailboat manufacturer founded in 1970. The company produces a range of powerboats and sailing yachts, including the Chien Hwa 34, Chien Hwa 42, and Chien Hwa 35.

Hake Yachts –

Hake Yachts is a Taiwanese sailboat manufacturer founded in 1991. The company produces a range of bluewater cruising sailboats, including the Seaward 26RK, Seaward 32RK, and Seaward 46RK.

Mason Yachts –

Mason Yachts is a Taiwanese sailboat manufacturer founded in 1979. The company produces a range of bluewater cruising sailboats, including the Mason 33, Mason 43, and Mason 63.

Pacific Seacraft –

Pacific Seacraft is a Taiwanese sailboat manufacturer founded in 1976. The company produces a range of bluewater cruising sailboats, including the Pacific Seacraft 31, Pacific Seacraft 34, and Pacific Seacraft 40.

Tas Marine Co. Ltd. –

Tas Marine Co. Ltd. is a Taiwanese sailboat manufacturer founded in 1987. The company produces a range of bluewater cruising sailboats, including the Tasman 35, Tasman 42, and Tasman 48.

Ta Chiao Yacht Building Co. Ltd. –

Ta Chiao Yacht Building Co. Ltd. is a Taiwanese sailboat manufacturer founded in 1973. The company produces a range of bluewater cruising sailboats, including the Ta Chiao CT-41, Ta Chiao CT-54, and Ta Chiao CT-56.

Trans World Yachts –

Trans World Yachts is a Taiwanese sailboat manufacturer founded in 1980. The company produces a range of bluewater cruising sailboats, including the Transworld 41, Transworld 45, and Transworld 52.

Young Sun Yachts –

Young Sun Yachts is a Taiwanese sailboat manufacturer founded in 1975. The company produces a range of bluewater cruising sailboats, including the Young Sun 43, Young Sun 50, and Young Sun 35.

These are just a few more Taiwanese sailboat manufacturers that have been active over the past few decades. Each of these companies has contributed to Taiwan’s reputation as a leading sailboat manufacturing hub, known for its quality craftsmanship and seaworthy vessels.

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Over 51 Years Skillful Boat Building Manufacturer | SSF

SSF is a high-quality Fishing Boat, Working Boat, Passenger Boat, Yacht Building, Yacht Design, Yacht Repair, Yacht Custom, Boat Building, Boat Design, Boat Repair, Boat Custom manufacturer from Taiwan. SHING SHENG FA BOAT BUILDING CO., LTD. (SSF) is a Taiwan boat builder who's sold more than 1,000 boats in over 30 countries. After more than 50 years of success, they have sold their boats worldwide, including fishing boats, passenger boats, working boats, yachts and other boats. with more than 50 years manufacturing experience for Fishing Boat, Working Boat, Passenger Boat, Yacht Building and Yacht Design in Taiwan. since 1971.

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Good quality is our guarantee to our customers

Professional design team gives you a satisfactory product, company's product.

380GT Tuna Long Liner Fishing Boat

Sightseeing Passenger Boat

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Aluminum hight spees patrol boat.

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38ft FRP Sealion

Long history, excellent quality, trustworthy.

Long history

The company was established in 1971. SSF is the first company in Taiwan to manufacture FRP ships.

Excellent quality

The products are sold in many countries, we can achieve the quality required by customers.

Trustworthy

Ships can be delivered on time, are of high quality, durable and have good after-sales service.

The ship can carry 140 passengers and 60 motorcycles and bicycles. The cruising speed is 6 knots.

Hybrid ferry

The ship is economical. It has the 720-horsepower engine is equipped with a speed of 27 knots.

Sea fishing boat

This type of fishing vessel has a tonnage of 230 & 380 tons.

Tuna long-line boat

The ship is made of all aluminum alloy. Which has the characteristics of fuel saving and stability.

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