Anadolu Group’s Aiata secures strategic Florida footing alongside European push

Aiata, the Turkish boat brand developed by Anadolu Motor and part of the Anadolu Group portfolio, has named Nautical Ventures as its exclusive dealer for Florida. This marks a significant milestone as the high-performance powerboat builder ramps up expansion in North America.

Nautical Ventures is the Florida-based dealership network of Vision Marine Technologies, which offers the Turkish yard an established footing in the Florida boating network.

Aiata first burst on the boating scene at boot Düsseldorf in January 2025, disrupting a competitive market segment.

“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Nautical Ventures,” says Erol Termiyeci, sales manager, Aiata. “Their reputation and longstanding presence in the Florida boating market make them the perfect partner for our expansion into the US.”

Alexandre Mongeon, chief executive officer of Vision Marine, comments: “Expanding Nautical Ventures’ portfolio with manufacturers that bring a distinct philosophy and strong engineering to the market continues to be an important part of our strategy. By introducing emerging premium brands through our retail and service network in Florida, we continue to broaden the range of boating experiences available to customers while strengthening the long-term growth of our platform.”

Aiata showcased the Wayfinder 38 in both the cabin and suntop configurations at the Palm Beach International Boat Show.

In addition to the Wayfinder 38, Aiata’s Sunfinder models, also designed by Jarkko Jämsén of Navia Design, will soon be available in the US.

Aiata returns to Palma International Boat Show

Last week, the shipyard showcased at the Palma International Boat Show 2026 (29 April to 2 May) as part of its strategic European push.

“Aiata’s return to Palma reflects the company’s ongoing strategy to expand and consolidate its footprint across Europe,” says Hakan Kefoğlu, general manager of Anadolu Motor. “The brand is currently represented through an increasingly structured dealer network covering key markets including Greece, France, Austria and Spain, alongside its direct presence in Turkey.

“Over the past year, we have focused on building a solid and consistent international distribution platform, partnering with experienced and well-established dealers to ensure high-quality representation while supporting the long-term growth of the Aiata brand across Europe.”

Kefoğlu was appointed general manager in April 2026.

In Spain and the Balearic Islands, Aiata is represented by Mallorca Marine Group, a well-established player in the regional boating market, providing local expertise and dedicated customer support.

“The Palma International Boat Show is the perfect opportunity to experience the Wayfinder 38 on the water and fully appreciate its versatility and performance,” says Cenk Efe, managing director of Mallorca Marine Group. “At the same time, it offers visitors the chance to connect with our team and explore in more detail the broader Aiata range, including the Sunfinder 38 and Sunfinder 50, recently presented at boot Düsseldorf.”

Aiata builds at a company-owned facility located in Çayırova, Turkey.

The boatbuilder is backed by the Anadolu Group, a global organisation operating in 20 countries with more than 80 companies, around 100 production facilities and over 100,000 employees worldwide.