Canada has a rich history of sailboat manufacturing, and several manufacturers have made a name for themselves over the years. Here are some of the most notable Canadian sailboat manufacturers of the past and present times:
C&C Yachts:
Founded in 1969 in Ontario, C&C Yachts quickly gained a reputation for building high-performance sailboats, including the C&C 30 and the C&C 35. The company was acquired by Tartan Yachts in 2008 and continued to produce yachts under the C&C name until 2012.
Hinterhoeller Yachts:
Founded in 1959 in Ontario, Hinterhoeller Yachts is best known for its line of Nonsuch catboats, which were designed by Mark Ellis. The company also produced several other models, including the Niagara and the HR series. Hinterhoeller Yachts ceased production in the late 1990s.
Tartan Yachts:
Founded in 1960 in Ohio, Tartan Yachts moved its production to Canada in the 1980s. The company produces a line of high-quality sailboats, including the Tartan 101, the Tartan 3700, and the Tartan 5300.
Mirage Yachts:
Founded in 1972 in Quebec, Mirage Yachts produced a line of performance-oriented sailboats, including the Mirage 24, the Mirage 27, and the Mirage 33. The company ceased production in the mid-1990s.
Beneteau Canada:
Beneteau is a French sailboat manufacturer with a significant presence in Canada. The company produces a wide range of sailboats, including the Beneteau First series and the Beneteau Oceanis series.
Hunter Marine:
Hunter Marine is a US-based sailboat manufacturer that has a significant presence in Canada. The company produces a line of cruising sailboats, including the Hunter 33, the Hunter 38, and the Hunter 49.
Dufour Yachts:
Dufour Yachts is a French sailboat manufacturer that has a significant presence in Canada. The company produces a line of high-quality cruising sailboats, including the Dufour 310, the Dufour 360, and the Dufour 390.
These are just a few of the most notable Canadian sailboat manufacturers of the past and present times. There are many other manufacturers, large and small, that have contributed to the rich history of Canadian sailboat manufacturing.
Here is a more comprehensive list of notable Canadian sailboat manufacturers
Aloha Yachts:
Based in Ontario, Aloha Yachts was founded in 1972 and produced a line of cruising sailboats ranging from 8 to 11 meters in length. The company ceased production in 1991.
Bayfield Yachts:
Based in Ontario, Bayfield Yachts produced a line of cruising sailboats ranging from 25 to 40 feet in length, including the Bayfield 25, the Bayfield 29, and the Bayfield 36. The company ceased production in 1990.
Beneteau Canada:
As mentioned earlier, Beneteau Canada is a division of the French sailboat manufacturer Beneteau. The company produces a wide range of sailboats, including the Beneteau First series and the Beneteau Oceanis series.
C&C Yachts:
Also mentioned earlier, C&C Yachts produced a line of high-performance sailboats, including the C&C 30 and the C&C 35. The company was acquired by Tartan Yachts in 2008.
CS Yachts:
Based in Ontario, CS Yachts produced a line of cruising sailboats ranging from 22 to 40 feet in length, including the CS 27, the CS 36, and the CS 40. The company ceased production in 1990.
Dufour Yachts:
Another French sailboat manufacturer with a significant presence in Canada, Dufour Yachts produces a line of high-quality cruising sailboats, including the Dufour 310, the Dufour 360, and the Dufour 390.
Gozzard Yachts:
Based in Ontario, Gozzard Yachts produces a line of custom, semi-custom, and production cruising sailboats ranging from 31 to 52 feet in length, including the Gozzard 41 and the Gozzard 44.
Hinterhoeller Yachts:
Also mentioned earlier, Hinterhoeller Yachts produced the popular Nonsuch catboats, as well as several other models, including the Niagara and the HR series.
Hunter Marine:
Another US-based sailboat manufacturer with a significant presence in Canada, Hunter Marine produces a line of cruising sailboats, including the Hunter 33, the Hunter 38, and the Hunter 49.
Mirage Yachts:
Also mentioned earlier, Mirage Yachts produced a line of performance-oriented sailboats, including the Mirage 24, the Mirage 27, and the Mirage 33.
Nonsuch Yachts:
A spin-off from Hinterhoeller Yachts, Nonsuch Yachts produced the popular Nonsuch catboats, including the Nonsuch 22, the Nonsuch 26, and the Nonsuch 30.
Ontario Yachts:
Based in Ontario, Ontario Yachts produced a line of high-performance sailboats, including the Ontario 32 and the Ontario 36. The company ceased production in the late 1980s.
Whitby Boat Works:
Based in Ontario, Whitby Boat Works produced a line of cruising sailboats, including the Whitby 42 and the Brewer 12.8. The company ceased production in 1984.
This list is by no means exhaustive, but it includes many of the most notable Canadian sailboat manufacturers of the past and present times.
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