Builder Arcona Yachts

The history of the company

The passion for the sea in the family of Arcona Yachts founders was passed down from generation to generation. Long before the birth of the famous Swedish brand, the grandfather of the company founder sailed on a three-masted sailing boat and also took part in many yacht competitions as a helmsman. At the end of the 60s, the descendants of the illustrious sailor, Ingrid and Bengt Jansson, founded the Boo Marin shipyard.

The shipyard initially produced small sailing boats for beginner yachtsmen and later expanded its business with dealer services. The year 1981 was a landmark for the shipyard. By this time the Jansson family had matured to launch the new brand. At the same time, the famous architect Stefan Qviberg joined the team. This is how Arcona Yachts came into being.

Already next year Arcona 32 entered the market, which was so successful that it was released for 11 years, of course, with certain improvements. Even nowadays, these models are in great demand among seafarers.

This was followed by no less famous yachts that attract attention with their comfort and good seaworthiness.

Status .

The company continues its work. At the exhibition in Dusseldorf in 2019 the model Arcona 435 was named Best in Class Performance-Cruiser.

Production

Since 1981, the Arcona Yachts shipyard has been located in Gustavsburg, east of Stockholm. During its existence, the company has produced over 1000 boats. Annually from slipways goes 50-70 models.

Model range

The main direction of the company is construction of sport cruise yachts with Mediterranean cockpit length from 10 to 14 meters, designed both for comfortable rest and travel with family and for participation in competitions.

Features .

Boats Arcona Yachts set the standard of quality and design. Their technical solutions are often adopted by other shipbuilders, and the sailboats of the shipyard are in demand even in the secondary market, regardless of the year of manufacture.