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KM Yachtbuilders

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Nederland
Makkum
KM Yachtbuilders

KM Yachtbuilders is dedicated to the construction of aluminium custom-built sailing yachts of any design up to 100 feet. Tailor made!

Est. 1998 | Makkum,NL
Aluminium expedition yachts
• Custom sailing & motor yachts
• Builder of
• Refit & yacht services
🚩17-19 Nov. This means that our customers have their yachts built exactly to their own requirements and wishes. We specialize in the construction of high latitude yachts: go-anywhere yachts for go-anywhere people.

01/09/2026

Cold waters. Clear skies. Endless horizons. ✨
The Bestevaer 49 ‘Beluga’ exploring Iceland 🇮🇸

Designed by Dykstra Naval Architects
Shipyard: KM Yachtbuilders

🔗 bestevaer.com | Bestevaer Yachts

28/08/2026

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴.✨
Whether sailing or under power, every yacht we build is designed around the way you want to explore.

From the Stadtship family and Pelagic 77 Sisters to OCD designs and Bestevaer explorer yachts, we build custom aluminium sailing and motor yachts, each shaped around its owner’s way of exploring.

From concept and engineering to construction and finishing, everything comes together under one roof in Makkum.

𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩 𝙃𝙄𝙎𝙒𝘼 𝙩𝙚 𝙒𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠?
Why not combine it with a visit to our shipyard?

Come see where our yachts are built, meet the people behind them and discover what we could build for you.

👉 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗸𝘂𝗺.
Plan your visit via https://kmyachtbuilders.com/contact/visit-the-shipyard/ or email 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼@𝗸𝗺𝘆.𝗻𝗹

kmyachtbuilders.com

20/08/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗬𝗦.

You may know Tethys as Tom Waes’ yacht. But have you seen where her journey began?

Built at our shipyard in Makkum, the Bestevaer 53 ‘Tethys’ is the result of countless hours of engineering, craftsmanship and attention to detail, all brought together under one roof.

And she is just one of the many stories that started here. Come and discover what happens behind the scenes.✨

👉 Plan your visit to our shipyard in Makkum via https://kmyachtbuilders.com/contact/visit-the-shipyard/ or email 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼@𝗸𝗺𝘆.𝗻𝗹

🔗 kmyachtbuilders.com

18/08/2026

Construction update | Bestevaer 53 ‘Grey Shark’

The build is taking shape.
Construction of the Bestevaer 53 ‘Grey Shark’ is well underway. The first hull shell plating is now being carefully positioned, marking the next step in bringing this new Bestevaer to life.

Built from raw aluminium plates, every Bestevaer starts with the same combination of precision, craftsmanship and a lot of skilled hands.👏

Stay tuned as Grey Shark takes shape.

More about the Bestevaer 53 S/Y:
🔗 bestevaer.com | Bestevaer Yachts

More about KM Yachtbuilders:
🔗 kmyachtbuilders.com | KM Yachtbuilders

12/08/2026

What does it take to build a yacht for the world’s more remote waters?

Come and see for yourself.
From custom aluminium explorer yachts and Bestevaer sailing yachts to refit and yacht services, our shipyard in Makkum brings together the people, craftsmanship and expertise behind every project.

Let’s meet!
Planning your next yacht project? Come and meet us at KM Yachtbuilders.

👉 Plan your visit to our shipyard in Makkum via 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼@𝗸𝗺𝘆.𝗻𝗹

🔗 kmyachtbuilders.com

11/08/2026

𝗢𝗽 𝘇𝗼𝗲𝗸 𝗻𝗮𝗮𝗿 𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘂𝘄 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗻𝘁𝘂𝘂𝗿?

Maak deel uit van het vakmanschap achter bijzondere jachten en refits.

Van werkplaats tot kantoor: bij KM Yachtbuilders werken vakmensen, engineers, projectcoördinatoren en andere specialisten samen aan custom aluminium jachten, refits en alles wat daarbij komt kijken.

Klaar voor een nieuwe uitdaging?
Kom ons team versterken!

👉 Bekijk onze actuele vacatures op kmyachtbuilders.com/careers en solliciteer vandaag nog.

🔗 kmyachtbuilders.com

09/08/2026

🌍 From tropical latitudes to the High Arctic. Where would you go?

Our go-anywhere yachts are doing exactly what they were built to do: exploring the world without limits.

Today, our yachts can be found sailing in places like:

📍 Fiji
📍 Hawaii
📍 Japan
📍 Panama
📍 Costa Rica
📍 Chile
📍 South Africa
📍 Svalbard
📍 Finland
📍 Sweden
📍 Iceland
📍 Ireland

If you could set sail tomorrow, where would you go?

Tell us your dream destination in the comments. ⛵

🔗 kmyachtbuilders.com

06/08/2026

Refit by KM Yachtbuilders | Engine and propulsion upgrades

From routine servicing to complete repowering projects, our in-house engineers ensure your yacht’s propulsion system is reliable, efficient and ready for long-distance cruising.

Services include:
• Preventive maintenance
• Diagnostics and repairs
• Engine replacement and repowering
• Propulsion system upgrades
• Mechanical system refurbishment

🔗 Learn more: kmyachtbuilders.com/the-services

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁, 𝘆𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁?
Our shipyard will be closed for the annual summer break from 20 July until 9 August. From Monday, 10 August, our team will be back and ready to discuss your plans.
In the meantime, feel free to get in touch via 📩 [email protected]

03/08/2026

☀️ Sharing summer memories aboard Stadtship 56 'Oester'.
Built for ocean passages and coastal exploration, 'Oester' offers the freedom to discover places beyond the reach of many yachts. Thanks to her lifting keel and twin lifting rudders, she can safely explore shallow waters of just 80 cm deep. Drying out is a simple and safe activity with this yacht.

⛵️Are you setting sail this summer?
We’d love to see where your journey takes you. Share your favourite photos or videos of your yacht and your adventures with us. With your permission, we might feature them on our social media channels — inspiring fellow sailors to cast off and explore.

Discover more at: kmyachtbuilders.com

30/07/2026

Refit by KM Yachtbuilders | Sustainable yacht upgrades

Sailing towards a more sustainable future. 🌎♻️⛵️
We help yacht owners reduce their environmental footprint with smart energy systems and modern propulsion solutions. From hybrid systems to solar integration, we design upgrades that support cleaner, more independent cruising.

Services include:
• Energy management systems
• Hybrid propulsion systems
• Electric propulsion upgrades
• Lithium battery installations
• Solar panel integration
• Water generators

🔗 Learn more: kmyachtbuilders.com/the-services

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁, 𝘆𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁?
Our shipyard will be closed for the annual summer break from 20 July until 9 August. From Monday, 10 August, our team will be back and ready to discuss your plans.
In the meantime, feel free to get in touch via 📩 [email protected]

Adres

De Stienplaat 7a
Makkum
8754HE

Openingstijden

Maandag	07:00 - 17:00
Dinsdag	07:00 - 17:00
Woensdag	07:00 - 17:00
Donderdag	07:00 - 17:00
Vrijdag	07:00 - 17:00

Telefoon

+31515233000

Website

http://www.kmyachtbuilders.com/, https://bestevaer.com/

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