Boating Business

Windy Boats Makes U.S. Debut With Nautical Ventures

The Windy SR44 Blackhawk will be the first model in the United States.

Scandinavian luxury-boat manufacturer Windy Scandinavia AB has partnered with Nautical Ventures to distribute the company’s boats in the United States. Nautical Ventures has locations in Dania Beach, Palm Beach, Tampa Bay, Sarasota and Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

FLIBS Debut

“We are excited to bring the European built Windy Boat brand with its reputation for quality and unmatched driving qualities to the North American market,” Roger Moore, Nautical Ventures CEO, said in a statement. “Our dealerships have built a reputation for launching innovative European boat lines into the U.S. market and we see this Scandinavian brand dovetailing nicely with our current European boat lines.” Nautical Ventures also carries the Axopar line of boats from Finland.

The SR44 Blackhawk cuts a striking profile at night.

Added Frevor Fenlon, CEO of Windy, “It is exciting to bring our range to the USA and we look forward to working with Nautical Ventures, whose wealth of experience will be invaluable to us. With the current range and new models in the pipeline, we are confident that this partnership will be a great success.”

Windy SR44 Blackhawk

The first Windy to be formally introduced to the public will be the SR44 Blackhawk at the 2021 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. She’s a day boat available with sterndrive, pod or outboard power and a top speed of 43 knots with a cruise of 32-34 and a range of up to 300 nautical miles. Her cockpit and bow have large lounges for stretching out to soak up rays. A hardtop provides shade for the helm and the three bucket seats that the captain and two companions travel in. Belowdecks, she sleeps four and has small galley and private head.

 

Following the industry trend, Windy has developed an outboard version of the SR44 Blackhawk.

The SR44 Blackhawk’s helm has space for up to three multifunction displays and a contemporary feel.

The SR44 Blackhawk’s V-berth is spacious and notice the large hullside windows and overhead deck hatches that should let in lots of natural light.