Introducing Liteboat
Founded in 2012, Liteboat is a French company specializing in the design and manufacture of lightweight, stable, and easy rowing boats and row&sail boats. Based in Pontcharra in the heart of the French Alps, the company has established itself in just a few years as a reference in the world of recreational rowing, coastal racing, and expedition sailing.
With nearly 3,000 boats sold worldwide, Liteboat now has a network of 22 distributors in Europe, North America, and Australia.
Key figures and business
- Year of creation: 2012
- Location: Pontcharra (Isère, France)
- Sales network: 13 countries – 22 distributors
- Workforce: ~10 employees
- Turnover: €1.5 million
- Boats sold: nearly 3,000 units since its creation
Product lines
Liteboat develops three families of boats, all recognized for their lightness, stability, and high-quality finish.
- Leisure: Accessible, lightweight, and safe boats designed for clubs and individuals who want to enjoy rowing with ease, on calm waters or at sea.
- Racing: Models designed for coastal rowing competitions and beach sprints, used by national and international athletes, and winners of numerous medals.
- Adventure – Row&Sail (XP): A hybrid range dedicated to exploration sailing XP16 and XP20, two innovative dinghies combining sailing and rowing for a unique experience.
Innovation & expertise
Liteboat designs and manufactures 14 models in-house, relying on:
- A Made in France production, entirely handmade.
- Responsible and efficient technical processes: vacuum infusion and mastery of composite materials.
- The design by renowned naval architect Sam Manuard, signature of the Liteboat range.
Awards
- XP20 – Voted “European Boat of the Year” (Boot Düsseldorf, 2019)
- Numerous sporting achievements with the Racing range in national and international competitions.
