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JFA Yachts

JFA Yachts is a French shipyard renowned for its bespoke superyachts, blending advanced engineering with artisanal craftsmanship to create one-of-a-kind sailing and motor yachts. Located in Concarneau, on the scenic coast of Brittany in northwestern France, JFA Yachts has built a reputation since its founding in 1993 for producing highly customized yachts that combine innovation, elegance, and seaworthiness.

What sets JFA Yachts apart is its versatility. The shipyard excels in both aluminum and composite construction and has experience with a wide variety of hull types, from displacement and semi-displacement motor yachts to performance-oriented sailing yachts and multihulls. Every project is built to order, allowing owners to collaborate closely with the yard and their chosen designers to realize a completely personalized vessel—whether it’s a world-cruising sailing yacht or an ultra-efficient motor yacht with cutting-edge hybrid propulsion.

With a commitment to quality, flexibility, and collaboration, JFA Yachts continues to push the boundaries of semi-custom and custom yacht building. Their dedication to building seaworthy yachts tailored for long voyages makes them a top choice for discerning owners seeking something truly unique.

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Why Choose JFA Yachts?

Rich History

“Since 1993, JFA Yachts has been building and renovating both sailing and motor yachts; we pride ourselves on listening attentively to our clients’ needs, using discretion and developing trusted relationships. The savoir-faire of our team has caused JFA Yachts to be considered one of the most well respected shipyards in the world, reputed for their outstanding ability to produce yachts of ‘bespoke quality’. Our yachts, timeless and elegant, can be recognised by the quality of workmanship as well as their technical refinement. In 2016 JFA Yachts was chosen to receive one of the most highly acclaimed awards in France and was branded a ‘Company of Living Heritage’.“ Frédéric Jaouen – CEO

Facilities

The administrative and technical buildings at JFA Yachts are connected to an annex reserved for hosting our clients and their representatives (captains, project managers, assistants, secretaries). They have at their disposition their own offices, meeting room, and a place to store supplies.

Know-How

For 24 years, Frédéric Jaouen and Frédéric Breuilly have used their expertise and know-how to approach yacht construction and refit by applying a shared focus: technical efficiency and on-board comfort. The design office at JFA Yachts works in close collaboration with the architects, designers and, of course, the owner and their representative. Constant monitoring of the superyacht industry enables us to propose the best technical solutions for our clients’ sailing programmes. Our team – qualified in propulsion, mechanics, painting, equipping and woodworking, are guided by project managers who ensure planning and coordination of work so that timeframes and budgets are respected.

Quick Facts

YEAR ESTABLISHED

1993

SHIPYARD LOCATION

France

BOAT CONSTRUCTION

Aluminum

BOAT CATEGORY

Superyachts

JFA Yachts specializes in both sailing and motor yachts, including monohulls, multihulls and catamarans. Based in Concarneau, France, the shipyard handles full-custom and semi-custom builds as well as major refit and maintenance projects.

The shipyard is located in Concarneau in Brittany, France. Its facilities include covered build halls for yachts up to 50 m, a ship-lift with a 2000-ton capacity for units up to 65 m, and dedicated workshops for metalwork, mechanics, composite construction, varnish and cabinetry.

FA Yachts is proud of its boutique, “human-sized” culture and its ability to deliver bespoke quality. Since its founding in 1993, the yard has developed deep know-how in steel, aluminum and composite materials, and combines naval architecture, interior design and custom project management. In recognition of its craftsmanship, JFA was awarded the French “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” label (“living heritage enterprise”).

Yes, JFA Yachts has a full refit and maintenance capability. Over its history the yard has delivered more than 30 new builds and carried out over 40 refit/maintenance projects on both motor and sailing yachts of various materials (steel, aluminum, composite).

In 2025 JFA Yachts announced a sales partnership with Denison Yachting to bring its Long Island catamaran series (both sailing and power) more strongly into the U.S. market. The Long Island series features aluminum-hulled, exploration-ready catamarans (Long Island 78, 86, 87) designed for global cruising.

Need more details? Speak to an JFA Yachts Specialist