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ShipyardsDelphia buys Maxi Yachts

Fridtjof Gunkel

 · 15.04.2012

Shipyards: Delphia buys Maxi YachtsPhoto: Yacht / K. Andrews
Maxi 1300 from the newer production line
The Polish series shipyard has taken over the Swedish manufacturer Maxi Yachts International, which most recently belonged to the Najad Group

Delphia, the largest Polish series manufacturer, is thus expanding its portfolio with a renowned brand name that stands for quality and sportiness. It is not yet known which of the existing Maxi models Delphia will continue to build and whether the two-handed racer announced a year ago will now be realised. In any case, the shipyard wants to be able to guarantee the production of maxi yachts to the highest standard thanks to its state-of-the-art production facilities and its many years of experience in building sailing and motor yachts, according to a statement. By its own admission, the company has been able to develop strongly in recent years and "build up a dynamic international dealer network in parallel", according to the Poles.

First sketch of the Maxi 11
Photo: Maxi-Yachts
Fridtjof Gunkel

Fridtjof Gunkel

Deputy Chief Editor YACHT

Fridtjof Gunkel was born on Helgoland in 1962; he started his sailing career there in the Opti and quickly switched to keelboats. North Sea Week, Cowes Week and Kiel Week were early stops, followed by many years in the Admiral's Cup scene on the cuppers “Container” and “Rubin” World Championships and international regattas in the Starboat, with the mini-maxi “SiSiSi” and various tonner yachts as well as participation in the Whitbread Round the World Race were further formative stations, flanked by extensive cruising trips. Fridtjof Gunkel joined YACHT back in 1985 as part of a traineeship, where he later became Head of the Test & Technology department and then Deputy Editor-in-Chief around 25 years ago. He is also responsible for the regatta and sports section. Fridtjof Gunkel privately sails a performance/cruiser moored on the Baltic coast, his favorite areas are the eastern Swedish archipelago and Brittany.

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