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In the middle of the Ocean, Safety is the real Luxury !

Since 1973, ALUBAT have been designing, building and commercializing 100% aluminium boats for blue water sailing. 

100% aluminium means that the hull, the deck, the coachroof and the cockpit are all made in aluminium. Everything is welded together with an inside and outside weld, because your safety is priceless. 

Lifting keels, ALUBAT have unparalleled experience in the aluminium boat market with more than 1,600 units built in over 49 years of expertise carried out by our metal workers, carpenters and shipwrights.

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OVNI 28 from 1985

Designed by Philippe Briand, the OVNI 28 is a success in terms of habitability and efficiency under sails.

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World's finest explorer yachts.

We build dreams. With over 30 years of expertise, we craft custom aluminum explorer yachts of unparalleled quality, tailored for the most extreme destinations. Specialized in high-latitude expeditions.

Is your yacht in need of maintenance, repairs or a large refit? We’re happy to help you with it. We not only work on aluminium yachts but also on steel, polyester or even wooden yachts.

Designed by one of the world’s most legendary sailors as his private yacht. Brought to you by KM Yachtbuilders, the leading builder of aluminium expedition yachts up to 100ft.

We are KM Yachtbuilders

We build aluminium yachts. Since 1998, KM Yachtbuilders has pioneered innovative and no-nonsense aluminum yacht construction, prioritizing safety and adventure. Starting out with three people and about as many yachts. A few decades later we are a team of 70 with more than 100 builds under our belt and our yachts are sailing the seven seas from pole to pole.

Meet us at BOOT Düsseldorf 18 – 26 of January 2025

Get ready to experience the world’s largest indoor water sports show and explore the latest in boat technology, equipment and accessories. From sailboats to motor yachts, stand-up paddling […]

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Fleet highlights, refit | perry 60 ‘marlin’, refit | bestevaer 76 ‘la rahema’, bestevaer 42, bestevaer 50 ‘volans’, bestevaer 53 ‘sur’, bestevaer 53 ‘tethys’, german frers 105 bolero, allures 39.9 imagine, bestevaer 41 wetterhoun, altena 53 happy hours, ovni 400 a plus, bestevaer 63 m/y, bestevaer 36 ‘bv3’, hoek 65 weatherly, bestevaer 73 christopher, bestevaer 53 xaos, ovni 43 sanderling, pelagic 77 ‘amundsen’, bestevaer 54 ‘micmac’ (prev. canada), bestevaer 56 panta rhei, bestevaer 53 m/y #3, bestevaer 62 luskentyre, bestevaer 53 my still, bestevaer 45 lionne, km custom yachts.

A custom built yacht is a journey in itself. Every customer comes with their own set of demands that depend on the purpose of the boat. Decades of experience, teamwork and a profound love of our craft help us to always come up with solutions for the most challenging demands.

Bestevaer yachts

Bestevaer s/y, bestevaer m/y, custom bestevaer 1/1, the world's finest explorer yachts., become part of the km family.

Our team is always ready to assist our yacht owners with advice and assistance in the event of contingencies.

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Designed by one of the world’s most legendary sailors as his private yacht. Brought to you by KM Yachtbuilders.