Weihai Xigang Yachts

Established in 1986 at Huancui District, Weihai, Xigang is among the earliest composite boatbuilders on the Chinese mainland — older than almost every other entry in this directory, and predating the leisure yacht market it now serves.

What distinguishes it is breadth rather than specialisation. Where most yards in this directory hold one segment, Xigang's published catalogue spans motor yachts at 45, 48, 50, 55, 61, 75, 82 and 115 ft; sportfishing boats from 7 m to 38 m; a 105 ft patrol boat; commercial fishing vessels from 4.2 m to 36.6 m; tourist and sightseeing boats from 45 to 76 ft; sailing yachts at 18, 44 and 50 ft; amphibious craft; and marine ranch platforms for aquaculture. The stated scope covers R&D and design, manufacturing and final assembly, and sales and service.

That profile is worth reading correctly. A yard carrying commercial fishing vessels, government boats and aquaculture platforms alongside leisure yachts is a generalist composite builder serving a regional economy, not a leisure brand — which is a different proposition for an overseas buyer, with different strengths and different questions to ask.

Export activity is visible at least toward South Korea, where the company has exhibited at the KIBS boat show.