Cantiere del Pardo has used Cannes to present three premieres and an investment plan that matters beyond the size of its stand. For the motor-yacht side, the key model is the Pardo GT65, a new GT line entry developed after the GT52 and GT75. The yard says feedback from more than 70 owners helped shape the layout.
The group also set out its industrial expansion. The first phase of a new Forli production plant is due to open by the end of 2026, with the full project scheduled for completion in 2027. According to the announcement, the development will add more than 35,000 square metres of production space for Pardo Yachts, Grand Soleil Yachts and VanDutch Yachts.
Why This Is a Market Story
Pardo GT65 is not just another cruiser with a fashionable aft deck. It is a signal that the yard wants more predictable production and continued product development in a market that has become more selective after the pandemic boom. For a buyer, the Cannes debut should therefore lead to questions about build slots, quality control, service coverage and post-delivery support.
The second point is the planned Launching & Welcome Centre in Marina di Ravenna, due in spring 2027. If delivered as described, it will combine launches, owner meetings and sea trials. That could shorten the distance between configuration and a real test of the yacht.
How to Read the GT65
The GT65 is positioned as the middle of Pardo’s GT range and a more structured answer for owners who want the brand’s sporty character but need longer time on board. During viewings, the practical checks are standard equipment, options and ergonomics against the GT52 and GT75.
This links directly with the broader Cannes discipline we covered in our first-time Cannes buyer guide: a premiere needs to be translated immediately into build timing, service and specification cost. Buyers comparing Pardo with other dayboats and cruisers should also benchmark real listings through W Yachts, because final configurations can move a long way from base pricing.
