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CAPELLI HISTORY
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Established in 1974, the Capelli Boatyard at Spinadesco (Cremona, Northern Italy) has since become one of the leading manufacturers of
small- to medium-sized boats. It was Davide Capelli’s love for the River Po, together with his limitless creativity, that gave him the impetus to
set up a new business. He started out by building flat-keel riverboats out of fiberglass, and was soon joined by his young son, Umberto, who
concentrated on designing and building new types of canoe intended for use in competitions.
The turning point came at the Genoa Boat Show in 1986, when the Capelli Boatyard unveiled the first 4.7 meter Fisherman – it was
rapturously received.
In 1992, the company diversified its manufacturing to produce a line of fiberglass-keel inflatable boats which have gone on to win a
substantial share of the market.
The boatyard currently manufactures 12 different models of fiberglass boat and 21 different inflatable boats.
The success of the ever-evolving Capelli Boatyard can be attributed to two principal factors: the consistent quality of the boats themselves and
the forward-looking organizational structure of the company.
Quality.
We leave nothing to chance. By channelling the lessons we have learned over the years into the planning and design of every model we build,
testing and re-testing each component before assembly, and devoting considerable time and effort to the quality of the finish, we ensure that
the vessel we deliver to the client is in perfect condition.
The finest resins, marine plywood, solid teak, stainless steel, Neoprene Hypalon (Pennel & Flipo): these are just some of the high-quality
products used in the manufacture of our boats.
Another outstanding feature of Capelli cruisers, sports boats and rigid inflatable boats (ribs) is the quality of the finish. The levels of perfection
we attain can only be reached thanks to our highly motivated and highly competent team of seasoned boat building professionals, who have
developed over the years a remarkable team spirit and an uncompromising dedication to quality.
Organizational structure.
The facility at Spinadesco incorporates the most advanced boatbuilding technologies available. It is sub-divided into sectors, with each sector
taking care of a delineated stage in the production process: moulding fiberglass, applying paint, carpentry, mounting accessories, assembly.
The sectors of the facility have been organized so as to provide levels of efficiency that are typical of large-scale industrial production lines.
These, then, are the secrets of boat building, Capelli-style: young, dynamic management; pioneering solutions that cater to market demand,
unparalleled standards of product quality.
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Hockley Marine - Unit 13, Rowleys Green Industrial Estate, Rowleys Green Lane, Longford, Coventry, England, CV6 6AN - TEL: +44 02476 664414
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