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An industrial response to a tight market for units over 45 feet
For several years now, the offshore sailing yacht market has concentrated demand on models of 45 feet and over. Faced with this situation, the Grand Large Yachting group has, until now, refocused production on its flagship yachts: Allures 45.9, Allures 51.9, but also the Garcia Exploration 45, 52 and 60, not forgetting the Explocat 52 catamaran. This industrial logic has naturally focused efforts on the Cherbourg site, historically sized for large aluminum units.
But the ramp-up of these models came at a cost: reduced availability for smaller units, such as the Allures 40.9, which no longer had a dedicated production slot. It therefore became necessary to open up additional production capacity.
A new industrial site with integrated know-how
The solution came from Mondeville, on the outskirts of Caen. From June 2024, Grand Large Yachting will take over part of Normandie Yacht Service's facilities, with an already operational area shared with Iguana Yachts. In December 2025, the Group takes a further step forward by also integrating part of Iguana's activities and employees, following the company's closure.
To date, nine specialized employees (boilermaking, carpentry, electrical work, painting, etc.) have been taken on board. Skills have thus been transferred without a break in workload, and the facilities, located on the banks of the Caen Canal, allow not only full production but also direct launching on site.
Sharing with Garcia Yachts and a positive impact on the industry
The Allures and Garcia brands, both part of the Grand Large Yachting group, use similar processes: aluminum construction, reinforced insulation and fittings adapted to ocean cruising. Pooling resources not only optimizes production flows, but also preserves local know-how around Caen and Cherbourg, in an industry where skilled labor remains a scarce resource.
