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Cantieri Magazzù

maxi-rib builder Palermo, PA, Italy

Cantieri Magazzù is an Italian boatyard based in Palermo, Sicily, specialising in the design and construction of luxury Maxi-RIBs and high-end inflatable boats. Founded on the engineering work of Alfredo Magazzù in 1960s Palermo, the yard developed patents and experimental projects in naval and aeronautical fields before turning in the early 2000s to cabin Maxi-RIBs such as the Striker, M/MX series and the current 55-foot M-16 and MX-16 with the proprietary D-Shape tubular system. Alongside new builds it offers a Premium and a limited Signature Collection, certified pre-owned boats, and storage and refitting for craft up to 20 metres, supported by an international network of dealers and service centres.

Cantieri Magazzù

Cantieri Magazzù is an Italian yard specialising in the design and construction of luxury Maxi-RIBs and high-end inflatable boats, with more than 60 years of history rooted in Palermo. Begun in the 1960s from the design work of Alfredo Magazzù, the yard built a record of experimental naval projects and patents — including the Alicudi motorsailer, the TRIS trimarans, the Alitris RIB-hydrofoil, the Monostab foil-stabilised monohull and seaplane research — working alongside names such as Aeritalia, Dornier, Cantieri Baglietto, Cantieri Rodriquez and General Craft. From the 2003 Striker 9.90 onwards the yard has focused on cabin Maxi-RIBs combining composite construction, stepped (redan) hulls and yacht-level finish.

Services

  • Design and construction of Maxi-RIBs and luxury inflatable boats
  • Premium Collection: structured series production with choice of engines, cushion colours and accessories
  • Signature Collection: fully bespoke, limited build slots per year with custom materials and finishes
  • Pre-Owned Selection: manufacturer-certified used Maxi-RIBs with technical checklist, warranty, service history report, trade-ins and optional independent survey
  • Refitting for Magazzù and other high-end brands up to 20 metres: systems, upholstery, paint, teak, deck layouts
  • Winter storage, scheduled maintenance and hauling on custom cradles
  • Spare parts supply, direct technical assistance and an international dealer and service network

Facilities

  • Yard and dedicated storage facility in Palermo
  • Sea-trial centre at Marina di Villa Igiea, Palermo, overlooking the gulf

Vessel Types

  • Maxi-RIBs from around 9 to 16.7 metres, in Coupé (cabin) and Spider (open) configurations
  • Current and announced models include the M-16 / MX-16 D-Shape (16.7 m, 55 ft, CE Category B, up to 20 passengers, Volvo Penta IPS 800 or 3 x Mercury Verado V12) and the MX-15 Gran Coupé and Explorer (15.20 m, CE Category B, outboard or diesel sterndrive)
  • Historic range includes Striker 9.90/10.90, M-11/MX-11, MX-13 Coupé, Targa and Gran Coupé, M-GT, MX-18, MX-14 Classic and MX-12 Gran Sport
  • Construction features include carbon-fibre and epoxy composite hulls, teak decks, stepped hulls and closed-cell D-Shape tubes in high-density foam with Hypalon ORCA and reinforced polyurea coatings

Location

  • Palermo, Sicily, Italy