The Netherlands: Linssen Yachts Confirms Exclusive Supply Agreement with Raymarine

One of the Netherland’s oldest and most respected yacht builders, Linssen Yachts, has confirmed an exclusive supply agreement with marine electronics manufacturer Raymarine. Linssen Yachts was established in 1949 and is a family business that has grown to become one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of steel motor yachts with dedicated importers in over 21 countries around the globe.

Linssen Yachts has worked with Raymarine equipment for a number of years. With the formation of the new Raymarine Nederland subsidiary, Linssen yachts has chosen to sign an exclusive supply agreement stating that it provides additional benefits for both the company and its customers.

Linssen Yacht customers are able to personally select from Raymarine’s complete range of marine electronics; from multifunction displays to thermal imaging cameras, autopilots to man overboard safety systems. Raymarine products ease of use ensures that everyone on board benefits from the latest state-of-the-art technology, providing higher levels of safety alongside easy access to navigational information and communication. Linssen Yacht owners can now benefit from the new 3-year onboard warranty when the product is registered under Raymarine’s extended warranty scheme.

Marc Ledieurt, Raymarine Area Sales manager for European Subsidiaries, says he is delighted that Linssen Yachts has chosen to stay with Raymarine for its exclusive supply agreement. “This new agreement enables our new subsidiary Raymarine Nederland to partner directly with Linssen Yachts, giving excellent support to the company, their dealer network and their customers around the world. I look forward to working with family Linssen and their teams in the coming months to develop our winning partnership as two of the most recognised brands in the leisure marine industry.”

About Raymarine:

Raymarine, a world leader in marine electronics, develops and manufactures the most comprehensive range of electronic equipment for the recreational boating and light commercial marine markets. Designed for high performance and ease of use, the award-winning products are available through a global network of dealers and distributors.

The Raymarine product lines include radar, autopilots, GPS, instruments, fishfinders, communications, and integrated systems. Headquartered in Portsmouth UK, Raymarine is a division of FLIR Systems, a world leader in thermal imaging.

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Source: Raymarine, July 12, 2011; Image: Linssen Yachts