Owning a Bekkers means the relationship with the yard continues after delivery. Bekkers Yachts provides worldwide service and aftersales, and the team in Heusden thinks along with you on maintenance, servicing, storage and refit. You deal with the people who built your yacht, and they reply personally within one working day.

A yard that stays involved

Bekkers Yachts is not a volume builder. The yard was founded by Leon Bekkers, whose background is in stainless steel work for some of the most luxurious superyacht builders in the Netherlands and Germany. That background shapes how the yard looks at ownership. On a superyacht, the build is the start of a long relationship between owner, crew and yard. Bekkers scales that approach to yachts of 40 to 60 ft.

In practice, this means a small team that knows each hull. The people who welded, fitted and finished your yacht are the people you call when something needs attention. There is no call centre between you and the workshop.

What aftersales covers

The yard's aftersales support is built around four areas. The table below summarises them. Specific service packages and prices are agreed per owner.

Maintenance

An aluminium yacht is robust, but every yacht needs regular care. Typical items include the Flexiteek deck, stainless steel fittings, the paint finish, upholstery and marine leather, electrical systems and the sanitary installation. The yard can advise on a maintenance rhythm that suits how and where you use the yacht. For a deeper look at what aluminium asks of an owner, read our article on aluminium yacht maintenance.

Engine and drive servicing

The AZUR 45HT runs on twin Volvo Penta IPS, from IPS 600 (2x 440 hp) up to IPS 800 (2x 600 hp). The Carib 64HT uses Volvo Penta D13 engines. Volvo Penta has a wide international service network, which helps owners who keep their yacht far from the Netherlands. Service intervals follow the manufacturer's schedule. The yard will advise on how servicing is arranged for your yacht.

Storage

Many owners in northern Europe lay up their yacht for the winter. The yard thinks along with you on where and how to store it, and on what needs to be done before and after.

Refit and upgrades

Because each Bekkers is built by hand, later changes are part of the conversation. Owners may want new upholstery, a different paint colour, updated electronics or audio, or an option that was not fitted at first, such as a panoramic sliding roof or Bowers & Wilkins speakers on the AZUR 45HT hardtop. Ask the yard which options can be added to your yacht. The yard's paint to sample approach means a colour change can follow the same process as a new build.

Worldwide support

Bekkers yachts are sold in Europe and the Americas.

For owners further afield, the yard coordinates support from Heusden. Ask the yard how parts and build records for your hull are kept and supplied.

Warranty

Every Bekkers is delivered with a warranty. The precise terms are set out in the purchase agreement.

Manufacturer warranties on engines and third-party equipment typically follow the supplier's own terms. Your contact at the yard can explain how these fit together for your yacht.

Handover and the first season

Delivery is the moment ownership begins. Ask the yard what the handover of your yacht includes. Sea trials can take place at the yard in Heusden. See sea trials for details.

In the first season, small adjustments are normal on any new yacht. The yard stays close during this period.

Why ownership matters at this level

A yacht from EUR 998,000 (Beachclub 40, excl. VAT and engines) or EUR 1,359,500 (AZUR 45HT, excl. VAT, 2026) is a long-term asset. How it is maintained affects how it feels to use, how it looks after ten years and what it is worth when you sell. Aluminium construction, a hard chine hull and careful finishing give a strong base. Consistent aftersales keeps it that way.