Forte Yachts appoints South of France dealer, teases new 58ft model
Forte47 GT
Italy’s Forte Yachts has signed a new dealership partnership with Cannes-based Adaly Yacht. Under the terms of the deal, Adaly Yacht will oversee the Italian brand across the South of France, Monaco, the Netherlands and St. Barths.
The agreement marks the latest step in the shipyard’s international expansion, coming just months after the launch of its Forte 47 GT model.
Range development and Cannes debut
Alongside the expansion of its international representative network, Forte Yachts continues to develop its product range.
In addition to the Forte 47 GT, powered by triple 600 hp Mercury outboards, and the Forte 47 LD, the inboard version equipped with twin Volvo Penta IPS 800 engines, the brand is also working on its new Forte 58. The first renderings will be unveiled at the Cannes Yachting Festival, underscoring the company’s strategy of gradual, structured growth within the premium sector.
Adaly Yacht uses a highly owner-oriented approach
“From our very first meetings, we sensed in Adaly Yacht not only strong professional expertise, but also a genuine commitment to the project,” says Fernando Moricca, co-founder of Forte Yachts. “For us, it was essential to find a partner capable of representing the brand with credibility, deep maritime knowledge and a real connection to yacht owners. Adaly demonstrated enthusiasm, pragmatism and a strong local presence, all key qualities at this stage of the brand’s growth.”
Founded by Kevin Nebout, together with a team experienced in yacht management and operations, Adaly Yacht stands out for its highly owner-oriented approach and its hands-on understanding of navigation and onboard living.
Nebout (pictured left) says: “What impressed us from the very beginning was the authenticity of both the project and the people behind it. We immediately understood that Forte Yachts is not simply another new production brand entering the market, but a shipyard with solid technical expertise and a clear long-term vision.
“The Forte 47 GT offers something truly unique in this size segment: full-aluminium construction, remarkable volumes and a semi-custom approach that delivers a far more exclusive ownership experience.”
Forte Yachts is a brand of West Navaltech, a company specialising in the construction of professional vessels and aluminium components for the yachting industry. Through this heritage, the brand benefits from extensive experience in the development of highly complex structures and custom-built projects.
International distribution strategy
The collaboration with Adaly Yacht is part of a broader strategy aimed at expanding Forte Yachts’ international footprint.
The shipyard’s network now includes Genesis Interiors in Fort Lauderdale covering the US market, and Adaly Yacht handling the South of France, Monaco, the Netherlands and St. Barths. In addition, the shipyard is actively exploring further distribution opportunities in the Balearic Islands and the United Kingdom.
Forte 47 GT: market reception
Ahead of its official debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival, the Forte 47 GT was showcased in preview at the Palma International Boat Show (29 April to 2 May).
Particular interest was generated by the concept of the dual fold-down terraces amidships.
Moricca attributed the positive market reception to the model’s premium positioning, which has been developed in collaboration with prominent superyacht sector specialists, including naval architecture by Umberto Tagliavini and exterior/interior design by Paolo Giordano.
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