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Aquatec Industries — the company behind major water sports brands

The name Aquatec will mean little to most people. On the other hand, the three brands that this Frisian boat builder carries — Antaris, Maril and Makma — are well-known among water sports enthusiasts. They represent the luxury sloops and cabin boats built at the Aquatec shipyard in Woudsend.

“The great thing about our work is that by building our boats, we take care of the leisure time of our customers”, is how Klaas Schiphof summarizes his company’s philosophy. “This means that we work very closely with the customer during the purchasing process to ultimately achieve a good result. This involves a lot of passion and emotion.”

The history of Aquatec Industries began in 1989 when the first sloops from the yard slipped into the water under the name Adria. The brand name Antaris was registered in 1992, and in 2008, a merger took place between the sloop brands Antaris from Woudsend and Maril Boats from Koudum. Earlier that year, Maril Boats had already acquired Makma Marine. After merging the three companies, a new company arose named Aquatec Industries B.V. — the largest sloop builder in the Netherlands.

An extensive range

With its three brands, Antaris, Maril and Makma, Aquatec Industries supplies a complete range of sloops and cruisers where every water sports enthusiast can find their favourite boat type. Antaris sloops are characterized by a sleek design and a sporty appearance with a smooth hull. Maril mainly appeals to fans of a classic design. And the Makma brand is known for stylish Cabin sloops and sporty tenders equipped with every luxury.

Completely own production

employee puts the finishing touches to the boat

All Aquatec Industries boats are 100% produced in the Netherlands, and quality is guaranteed in every detail. From their polyester factory in Zwaag, the hulls come to Woudsend for further assembly. In addition to construction, the company also provides maintenance and storage. This allows customers to enjoy their property without any worries.

New developments

Antaris Seventy5

The Aquatec Industries range is expanded almost every year with new models. For example, this year saw the appearance of the first Antaris sloop specifically designed for extremely comfortable sailing with electric propulsion: the Antaris Seventy5. This modern tender sloop is equipped with an underwater hull that easily glides and sufficient storage space under the floor for the entire battery pack. Thanks to the limited dimensions of the electric motor, a motor box becomes unnecessary, resulting in a lot of extra space in the cockpit.

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