Welcome to our page dedicated to shipyards specializing in the construction of pleasure sailboats. Discover all the boatyards and builders of sailing boats.
Whether you are passionate about elegant monohulls, innovative multihulls, or high-performance catamarans and trimarans, explore the key players in the pleasure boating market who shape the world of yachting.
Here you will find a comprehensive presentation of both historic and modern shipyards, as well as innovations resulting from collaborations with renowned naval architects. This resource is aimed at both the curious and boating enthusiasts looking for their next sailing boat or simply wishing to better understand the sector. Discover the art and passion that make each sailboat a true masterpiece of navigation.
List of active shipyards
| Shipyard | Production | Presentation page |
| Allures Yachting | Cruising sailboats | Allures Yachting Shipyard |
| Amel | Cruising sailboats | Amel Shipyard |
| Alubat | Aluminum cruising sailboats | Alubat Shipyard |
| Arcona Yachts | Cruising sailboats | Arcona Yachts Shipyard |
| Bavaria | Cruising sailboats | Bavaria Shipyard |
| Bénéteau | All programs | Bénéteau Shipyard |
| Catana | Catamarans | Catana Shipyard |
| Catalina | Cruising sailboats | Catalina Shipyard |
| Comar | Cruising sailboats | Comar Shipyard |
| Corsair Marine | Cruising trimarans | Corsair Marine Shipyard |
| Dehler | Cruising and racing sailboats | Dehler Shipyard |
| Dufour | All programs | Dufour Shipyard |
| Elan Yachts | Cruiser-racers | Elan Yachts Shipyard |
| Excess catamarans | Fast cruising catamarans | Excess Shipyard |
| Fountaine Pajot | Cruising catamarans | Fountaine Pajot Shipyard |
| Hallberg Rassy | Cruising sailboats | Hallberg Rassy Shipyard |
| Hanse | Cruising sailboats | Hanse Shipyard |
| Garcia Yachts | Cruising sailboats | Garcia Yachts Shipyard |
| Grand Soleil | High-end sailboats | Grand Soleil Shipyard |
| IDB marine | Racing and cruising sailboats | IDB marine Shipyard |
| J Boats | Racing sailboats | J Boats Shipyard |
| JPK Composites | Racing sailboats | JPK Shipyard |
| Jeanneau | Generalist shipyard | Jeanneau Shipyard |
| Lagoon | Catamarans | Lagoon Shipyard |
| Marée Haute | Cruiser-racer sailboats | Marée Haute Shipyard |
| Moody | Cruising sailboats | Moody Shipyard |
| Morris Yachts | Classic sailboats | Morris Yachts |
| Najad yachts | Cruising sailboats | Najad Shipyard |
| Nautor’s Swan | High-end sailboats | Nautor’s Swan Shipyard |
| Neel Trimarans | Cruising trimarans | Neel Trimarans Shipyard |
| Northman | Cruising sailboats | Northman Shipyard |
| Outremer | Catamarans | Outremer Shipyard |
| Oyster Yachts | High-end sailboats | Oyster Yachts Shipyard |
| Plasmor | Small dayboats | Plasmor Shipyard |
| Saffier Yachts | Classic sailboats | Saffier Yachts Shipyard |
| Structures | Racing sailboats | Structures Shipyard |
| Sirius Yachts | Deck salon sailboats | Sirius Yachts Shipyard |
| RM Yachts | Fast cruising sailboats | RM Yachts Shipyard |
| Tofinou | High-end dayboats | Tofinou Shipyard |
| Tricat | Cruising trimarans | Tricat Shipyard |
| Waarschip | Cruising trimarans | Waarschip Shipyard |
| Wauquiez | Cruising sailboats | Wauquiez Shipyard |
| X Yachts | Cruiser-racers | X Yachts Shipyard |
Defunct shipyards (sailboat builders):
| Aubin | Cruising sailboats | Aubin Shipyard |
| Archambault | Racing sailboat builder | Archambault Shipyard |
| Camper & Nicholsons | Classic sailboats | Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard |
| Etap Yachting | Etap sailboat builders | Etap Shipyard |
| Edel | Small sailboat builders | Edel Shipyard |
| Espace Vag | Ikone sailboat builders | Espace Vag Shipyard |
| Jeremy Rogers | Contessa builders | Jeremy Rogers Shipyard |
| Kirié | Feeling builders | Kirié Shipyard |
| Kelt Marine | Kelt range builder | Kelt Shipyard |
| Gib Sea | Gib Sea sailboat builders | Gib Sea Shipyard |
| CNSO | Karaté sailboat builders | CNSO Shipyard |
| Yachting France | Jouët sailboat builders | Yachting France Shipyard |
| Weseterly | Weseterly bilge keel builders | Westerly Shipyard |
- CNB Yachts (France) – Builds custom luxury sailboats.
- C&C Yachts (Canada) – Renowned for its cruiser-racer sailboats, went bankrupt in the early 2000s.
- Albin Marine (Sweden) – Known for family sailboats like the Albin Vega, disappeared in the 1990s.
- Irwin Yachts (USA) – Manufacturer of cruising sailboats, disappeared in the 1990s.
- Pearson Yachts (USA) – Pioneer of fiberglass sailboats, ceased production in 1991.
- Bayfield Yachts (Canada) – Known for classic sailboats, disappeared in the 1990s.
- Contest Yachts (Netherlands) – Still active but with reduced production and several discontinued models.
- Northshore Yachts (UK) – Known for Southerly, ceased production in the 2010s.