Gunboat

Gunboat is a pioneering shipyard renowned for its high-performance luxury cruising catamarans, blending cutting-edge carbon fiber engineering with refined craftsmanship to create some of the fastest and most elegant multihulls on the water. Located in La Grande-Motte on the Mediterranean coast of southern France, Gunboat has built a reputation since its founding in 2002 for producing catamarans that deliver Grand Prix racing performance without compromising on comfort, luxury, or bluewater capability.

What sets Gunboat apart is its uncompromising approach to performance. The shipyard specializes exclusively in advanced carbon fiber composite construction, utilizing epoxy-infused carbon with Nomex honeycomb cores to achieve exceptional strength-to-weight ratios. Every build is semi-custom, allowing owners to collaborate closely with the yard and world-class design partners like VPLP to create a vessel tailored to their cruising style.

With a commitment to innovation, speed, and seaworthiness, Gunboat continues to define the luxury performance catamaran category it pioneered. Their dedication to building light, fast, and capable yachts for globe-trotting adventures makes them the top choice for discerning sailors seeking the ultimate bluewater multihull experience.

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Why Choose Gunboat?

Legacy

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.

Capabilities

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.

Technical Mastery

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.

Quick Facts

YEAR ESTABLISHED

2002

SHIPYARD LOCATION

France

BOAT CONSTRUCTION

Carbon Fiber

BOAT CATEGORY

Catamarans

What range of yachts does Gunboat construct and carry out refits on?

Gunboat specializes in high-performance luxury cruising catamarans, built from carbon fiber composites with Nomex honeycomb cores. Based in La Grande-Motte, France, the shipyard produces semi-custom builds ranging from 68 to 80+ feet, suited for both bluewater cruising and competitive regattas.

Where is Gunboat’s production site located, and what infrastructure does it comprise?

The shipyard is located in La Grande-Motte in southern France. Its facilities include a 38,736-square-foot (3,600 m²) assembly hall equipped for carbon fiber infusion of hulls and decks, with structural composite panels and interior components produced in partnership with specialized suppliers including Fibre Mechanics in the UK.

How is Gunboat unique in its level of craftsmanship and specialist skills?

Gunboat is known for its "zero compromise" approach to design, engineering and performance. Since its founding in 2002, the yard has developed deep expertise in advanced carbon fiber composite construction, including epoxy-infused carbon with Nomex honeycomb cores. Gunboat combines world-class naval architecture from partners like VPLP with semi-custom interior design and hands-on project management, delivering high-performance catamarans that excel in both luxury cruising and competitive racing.

Is Gunboat involved in yacht refit and maintenance, and how extensive is its experience?

Gunboat's primary focus is on new semi-custom catamaran builds rather than refit services. Over its history since 2002, the yard has delivered more than 30 high-performance cruising catamarans ranging from 48 to 90 feet. For ongoing support, Gunboat maintains a close-knit owner community and provides technical expertise for its exclusive fleet sailing worldwide.

How do recent product launches or strategic agreements reflect Gunboat’s market footprint?

In 2016 Gunboat was acquired by Grand Large Yachting, the French group behind Outremer, Allures and Garcia yachts. This partnership brought sound financial backing and relocated production to new purpose-built facilities in La Grande-Motte, France. Since then, Gunboat has launched the all-new Gunboat 68 (now evolved into the Gunboat 70) and the Gunboat 72, developed with design partner VPLP, a leader in high-performance multihull naval architecture.

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