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The wealthiest among us have a tender spot for megayachts. But you don\u2019t have to be a billionaire to afford a yacht if you get the right financing. That\u2019s why we provided this article on the world of the best yacht builders. It includes custom yacht builders, luxury yacht builders, and megayacht builders \u2013 indeed, the top 10 yacht manufacturers.<\/p>\n
Then we\u2019ll provide a geographic breakdown of the best yacht manufacturers, starting with American yacht builders. The yacht builders in the USA include Maine and Florida yacht builders. Next we\u2019ll tell you how Assets America\u00ae<\/sup> can help with yacht financing. Finally we\u2019ll conclude with a few frequently asked questions about custom yacht builders.<\/p>\n You may also be interested in our companion article How Much Does A Yacht Cost? (Ultimate Breakdown Guide)<\/a> and our Complete Guide to Yacht Financing<\/a>.<\/p>\n When you are going to spend a small or large fortune on a yacht, your choice of shipyard is critical. Generally, many yachts conform to a buyer\u2019s spec, and many buyers choose a builder in their own country. But the top 10 yacht builders span the world, and we report them here.<\/p>\n Recently, Lurssen acquired the Blohm + Voss shipyard, creating one of the top German yacht builders. The combination gives the parent company, Imperial, the ability to build a new yacht and refit\/repair existing ones. Clearly, Lurssen is a world-class builder of iconic superyachts and megayachts in Bremen, Germany.<\/p>\n Impressively, it has been producing yachts since 1875, allowing it to cultivate advance technologies and refined skills<\/strong>. Indeed, the company has built more than 13,000 ships, including yachts, racing boats, and specialized ships. Recently the company reported annual revenues just under $1 billion.<\/p>\n Lurssen acquired B+V in 2016. It brings world-class ship refitting capabilities to the Lurssen portfolio. Note that Lurssen has shipyards in several German cities, including:<\/p>\n The yachts are generally custom, ranging from 200 to 600 feet in length. The company is famous for producing celebrated yachts, include Arkely<\/a>, Amadea<\/a><\/em>, and Flying Fox<\/em><\/a>. Geographically, Blohm + Voss (B+V) resides in Hamburg, and has a storied history building vessels from yachts to battleships.<\/p>\n In 2013, it delivered the world\u2019s longest yacht to that date, the Azzam<\/em><\/a>. In 2019, in addition to the 446-foot Flying Fox<\/em><\/a>, the company delivered the 380-foot TIS<\/em><\/a> and the 322-foot Madsummer<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\nTop 10 Yacht Builders in the World<\/h2>\n
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