South Florida yacht sales and brokerage firm Yachting Experts has been appointed US distributor of the Gladiator line from the Italian shipyard Canados.
The Gladiator series of yachts was first launched in 2018 with a 43-foot model in response to client demand for smaller custom performance yachts.
Additional models have since been launched including the 493, 571, 631 and 961, with a 901 in production and the range currently encompasses yachts from 42 to 96 feet in length.
A variety of interior layouts are availabe with a choice of wood, lacquered wood, leather, and fabrics.
Choice of propulsion systems
The yachts are constructed of high-tech composites utilising advanced vacuum-bagging and infusion techniques.
The 431 and 493 are offered with outboard engines, inboard diesels with surface drives, or Volvo Penta engines with DPI hydraulic outdrives.
Starting with the 571 and up, the yachts are available with Volvo Penta, MAN or MTU inboards with shafts or surface drives.
“The De Varona family and their veteran team at Yachting Experts are well known for their experience, their passion for yachting, and the high-touch customer service they provide before, during and after each sale,” said Canados president Michel Karsenti.
We know that our Gladiator line is in good hands in America with Yachting Experts.
Michel Karsenti
“We know that our Gladiator line is in good hands in America with Yachting Experts.”
Yachting Experts president Betty De Varona, added: “We are passionate about fulfilling our customer’s yachting dreams, and our new partnership with Canados makes that easy.
“The high level of customisation combined with performance, quality and style the Gladiator line brings to our discerning clients is truly unique.”
Canados, located in Rome, Italy, is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year.
