Gunboat

Since 2002, Gunboat has been designing and building high-performance cruising catamarans that unite race-bred speed with genuine bluewater comfort, working closely with each owner so that every yacht reflects their cruising ambitions and way of life. From its dedicated shipyard in La Grande-Motte, France, the yard applies Grand Prix–level composite technology and engineering, earning a reputation as a cult brand and a reference point in the fast cruising multihull segment. Gunboat catamarans are instantly recognisable for their contemporary lines, carbon construction, and refined interiors, combining luxury, seaworthiness, and remarkable average passage speeds.

At its factory headquarters in La Grande-Motte, France, Gunboat unites in-house design, engineering, composite construction and project management under one roof, backed by the industrial strength of the Grand Large Yachting group to deliver high-tech, semi-custom performance multihulls with tightly controlled quality, weight and build times. Owners and their captains or project teams are encouraged to spend time at the shipyard, engaging directly with specialists as the yacht progresses through design reviews, structural controls, sea trials and handover, all supported by the wider Grand Large Services network for preparation, maintenance and future upgrades worldwide.

For over two decades, Gunboat’s naval architects, engineers, and composite specialists have approached every new model and evolution of the range with a shared focus on high structural efficiency, seakindly performance, and real-world reliability offshore. From its design office and shipyard in La Grande-Motte, Gunboat works in tightly integrated loops with partners such as VPLP and leading stylists, using advanced 3D modeling, simulation, and validation to optimise structures, appendages, and systems long before parts are laminated. Continuous R&D in all-carbon, pre-preg and infused composites, robotically-laid structural components, and emerging materials such as healable laminates allows the brand to deliver light, stiff platforms that maintain performance, safety margins, and serviceability over years of hard mileage.