UK dealer for Finnish boatbuilder Quarken
New Finnish boatbuilder Quarken has appointed boatpoint, the boat sales business founded by the marina group boatfolk, as its UK dealer.
The exclusive partnership aims to introduce the ‘innovative design and a fully modular and customisable boat’ to the UK market.
The Quarken fleet will comprise 27ft, 33ft and 40ft craft. All the boats will have a double-stepped hull and will be available in three iterations: the Open, Cabin and T-Top. In September 2021, Quarken signed a five-year contract with Yamaha, with the Quarken 27s having been specially designed to complement Yamaha’s F300 engine, which are pre-installed in Finland.
“We are thrilled to be entering a partnership with Quarken, an exciting new motorboat brand from a modern thinking and dynamic Finnish company,” says Andrew Hyland, group operations manager for boatpoint. “The design is contemporary, certainly appealing and powered by the latest Yamaha F300 outboard engine performance will be both smooth and eye-watering. We can’t wait for our first boat to arrive.”
The first model arriving with boatpoint is the Quarken 27 T-Top, which is said to be perfect for open-air boating, with storage options for activities such as fishing.
The second model to arrive will be the Quarken 27 Cabin. The sporty dayboat has a cabin with added storage.
boatpoint says that Quarken’s entire fleet design is the epitome of ergonomic Nordic boatbuilding, with plenty of functionality and space. From the Scandinavian feel of the forward cabin to the sleek design of the helm, everything is planned with the user’s comfort in mind. Additional packages are available to match client requirements with variations including seating and dining tables or a fishing set-up.
The first two Quarken models will be available for viewings with boatpoint from early May, and the company will be showcasing the boats during its summer roadshow, visiting its Conwy, Penarth, Hamble, Portsmouth, Portland, and Weymouth boatfolk marinas. They will also be on display at the South Coast Boat Show from 6-8 May, as well as the Southampton International Boat Show in September.
Quarken 27 T-Top
“We are thrilled to be partnering with boatpoint to bring our new brand and state-of-the-art Nordic design boats to the UK,” comments Quarken’s CEO and co-founder, Antero Sundberg. “The comfort, stability and practicality that the Quarken 27 models offer are a perfect match for UK boaters and the sailing conditions around the British Isles. We can’t wait for customers to get out on the water in these new designs to enjoy the smooth and fun ride for themselves.”
