This Italian shipyard was founded in Naples in 1961 and was initially called Mericraft. The company was engaged in the manufacture of small wooden boats. In 1968, Mericraft moved to the town of Bahia, west of the Bay of Naples. He changed his name to Cantieridi in 1972 after his purchase by the Baia Capasso family, who were previously clients of the firm.

The new owners began changing the hull material, as well as improving production efficiency. In 1977 the revolutionary model, the fiberglass Pascià, was introduced and since 1980 all yachts have been made of composite. In 10 years the company produced 106 models, laying claim to leadership in the Italian yachting industry. The year 1984 was marked by the opening of the first sales office in the USA. Since 1986, to meet the needs of growing markets, the shipyard has placed greater emphasis on the production of large open-air yachts. Currently, 55% of Cantieridi Baia’s production goes to the domestic market and 45% is exported.

However, after the global crisis, the shipyard’s financial situation did not improve like many other small shipyards in the country.

Situation
Despite the official declaration of bankruptcy of the company in December 2015 and a wave of layoffs, the shipyard is fulfilling individual orders. However, the future prospects of this iconic Italian company cannot be called encouraging.

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The production facility is located close to the beach and covers an area of 26,500 square meters. Here, world-class half-deck boats made of durable composites, carbon fiber and Kevlar are created by hand. We have our own laboratory to research innovative materials and technologies that will help our products meet the latest technological trends. The shipyard boasts that 80% of its products, including design, are of Italian origin.

Model range
The soul of the shipyard is the stylish sports cruisers with open or semi-enclosed salons, whose design emphasizes the love of speed and magnificent outfits. The larger series, the Sevolution series with its quiet futuristic design, is an attempt to look into the future of motor yachting with its hybrid propulsion systems. Another area of activity is the construction of racing boats for international competitions, a segment in which the company has unique experience.