Grand Large Yachting expands Mondeville yard to boost multihull output

Grand Large Yachting has expanded its Normandy footprint by taking over the former Iguana Yachts facility in Mondeville, adding roughly 4,200 square metres of production area to its existing operations. The acquisition of parts of Iguana’s assets, following Iguana’s liquidation, gives the group capacity to carry out full sailboat construction on-site and increases its aluminium sailboat manufacturing capabilities.

The extra floor space is already translating into new hires. The group recruited nine skilled tradespeople from the local workforce as an initial intake, strengthening the labour pool for laminating, aluminium fabrication, fit-out and finishing work. For owners and prospective buyers, that means more bench strength in the region and a better chance of keeping build schedules on track when demand spikes.

Grand Large Yachting’s portfolio includes Allures Yachting, Outremer, Garcia, Gunboat, RM and ORC. The Mondeville expansion ties directly into the group’s broader strategy of consolidating production for a range of sailing and multihull marques. Combined with earlier asset moves such as acquiring Marsaudon Composites assets and the ORC brand, the new premises boost both multihull and aluminium construction capabilities. That combination matters: aluminium hull work and high-performance composite builds require different tooling, jigs and workflows, and having room for both reduces bottlenecks and simplifies logistics.

For the catamaran community, the practical outcomes are obvious. Increased in-house capacity should shorten lead times for aluminium and composite multihulls, provide more flexibility in ramping production for popular models, and shore up supply-chain resilience for parts and outsourcing that have pressured yards in recent seasons. Local service and refit operations may also benefit as the site expands its tooling and workforce, offering more regional options for owners seeking aluminium repairs or composite laminates.

The move also keeps skilled maritime jobs in Normandy and signals continued investment in regional yard infrastructure. Consolidating production across multiple marques under one roof can deliver efficiencies in material sourcing, shared moulds and expertise transfer between teams building monohulls and multihulls.

The takeaway? If you’re tracking delivery windows, consider checking updated production schedules as the Mondeville yard comes online. For owners weighing aluminium versus composite builds, this expansion means both paths are likely to see steadier lead times and greater local support. Our two cents? Keep an eye on your dealer or broker’s confirmed slots and ask about which yard will handle aluminium work versus composite lamination so you can plan commissioning and commissioning-check timelines with confidence.