Cantiere Mimì 50th Anniversary Genoa Boat Show

Cantiere Mimì Celebrates 50th​ Anniversary at Genoa Boat Show

Cantiere Mimì celebrates its 50th anniversary and 50th appearance at the Genoa Boat Show with an expanded stand showcasing eight models from the Libeccio range, including two world premieres and several boats never ‌before presented at a show. The event runs from ‌September 8-23, 2025.

A Half-Century of Boatbuilding Excellence

The 64th Genoa Boat Show provides the perfect backdrop for Cantiere Mimì to celebrate ​its golden anniversary. Founded in Naples in 1975 by ⁢Salvatore Senese, the company, now led by Domenico Senese, his brother Massimo, and his ​children Rosaria and Simone, traces its roots back ⁣two generations. Domenico, known as ‘Mimì’, started by building⁤ and hiring out small fiberglass boats.

Over ⁤the past 50 years, the shipyard has evolved from a small⁤ family business into a leading name in artisanal Italian boatbuilding, producing over 100 boats⁢ annually, achieving steady turnover growth, and selling more than 3,000 units.

international Expansion and Innovation

In recent years, Cantiere Mimì has focused on internationalization,‌ consolidating its presence in key Mediterranean markets and expanding its sales network into Asia and Northern Europe.The company has⁢ also entered the Oceania market⁢ through an agreement with Australian dealer Boatology, with⁢ whom ​it will attend the Sydney Boat Show in November.

In collaboration with designer Valerio Rivellini, ​the yard has created the Libeccio range of planing gozzo boats, ranging from ​five meters to 13.5-meter ⁣cabin cruiser versions. Additionally,Mimì has begun producing models with ‌hybrid ‌propulsion,such as the Libeccio 9.5 cabin, which can cruise for several hours on electric power.

Genoa Boat Show Highlights

At the Genoa Boat Show, Cantiere Mimì will present two world premieres on Pier P:

• Libeccio 9.50 Walkaround (New Version): features a redesigned stern for a more open feel, reminiscent of the 11 Wa.
• Libeccio 13.5 Cabin (New Version): ‌the range’s flagship model,making its boat show debut,offers enhanced liveability with ‌a three-cabin⁢ layout (two ​doubles and a twin),two bathrooms with dual entrances,and a galley. The interior and exterior layouts have been redesigned compared to the previous version. Powered by two Yanmar engines (370 or 440 hp each),the boat reaches ⁢a ‍top speed of 30 knots.

Also on display will be six more models​ from 7 to 11 meters, some making ⁣their first appearance at a ‍boat show, underscoring the breadth of the range⁣ of modern gozzo boats designed by Valerio Rivellini: Libeccio 7 Classic, 7.5 wa, 8.5 wa, 8.5 Cabin, 9.5 Cabin and, 11 Wa.

Event Details

Cantiere ⁤Mimì will be at the Genoa Boat Show from September 8 to 23, Pier P.

The company will celebrate its 50th anniversary with⁣ cocktails on September 19 at 12⁢ noon.