croazier

Croazier is a French maritime company founded in 1978 in Marseille that specializes in the design and production of small sailing yachts for coastal cruising. The company developed its first model, the Croazier 22, in 1982, a lightweight trawler–style vessel intended for weekend voyages along the Mediterranean coast. With a length overall of 6.5 meters and a beam of 2.5 meters, the Croazier 22 featured a single-masted rig, a shallow draft, and a cabin capable of sleeping two people. Its hull construction employed a composite material that combined plywood laminates with fiberglass, giving the boat a high strength-to-weight ratio.

During the 1990s Croazier expanded its product line to include the Croazier 32, a 10 meter cruiser designed for extended stay and capable of handling moderate offshore conditions. The 32 introduced a more spacious interior, a dedicated galley, and a larger accommodation area that could house up to four occupants. In addition to its manufacturing activities, Croazier also provided repair and retrofitting services for older sailing vessels, using its in‑house expertise in composite repair and hull maintenance.

The company’s designs are noted for their emphasis on user‑friendly handling and low maintenance requirements, making them popular among novice and intermediate sailors. Historical sales data indicate that Croazier has sold approximately 800 units worldwide by 2015, with the majority of customers located in France, Spain, and Italy. Croazier’s flagship model, the Croazier 45, introduced in 2005, incorporated a dual‑engine pod drive system that increased maneuverability in tight marinas and port entries.

In 2012 Croazier merged with the coastal tourism operator SunSea Maritime, forming a joint venture aimed at integrating its vessels into charter fleets. The cooperative retained the Croazier brand name for its line of cruisers while expanding the distribution network to cover the northeastern Atlantic and the Baltic Sea. The company still operates a production facility in Marseille and maintains a small fleet of demo vessels for marketing and training purposes.