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At the 66th Genoa Boat Show, Besenzoni is going to introduce the new BOARDING DOCK in its Italian premiere, as well as a selection of gangways for yachts, boarding systems and solutions for tender and water toys mobility and nautical components designed and manufactured in Italy.

Besenzoni will attend the 66th Genoa International Boat Show, that will take place from October 1st to October 6th 2026, exhibiting a selection of its solutions for yachts, superyachts, and sailing and motor boats.

The Italian company, founded in 1967 in Sarnico (Bergamo), is specialized in designing and manufacturing nautical components, gangways for yachts, on-board acces systems, mobility systems for tender and water toys, ladders, cranes, pilot seats, automatic doors and windows, beach area systems, roofs, sunawnings and custom solutions.

Besenzoni's product range currently includes over 170 products and is aimed at shipyards, yacht builders, designers, architects, boat owners and operators of the international nautical sector.

BESENZONI: ITALIAN COMPANY SPECIALIZED IN COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS  FOR YACHTS

For almost 60 years, Besenzoni has been developing technological solutions for yachts and pleasure crafts, combining engineering, manufacturing, Italian design and customisation options.

Above the main categories of products, Besenzoni includes:

- gangways for yachts and superyachts;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     - external telescopic gangways;
- electric and hydraulic gangways;
- on-board access and boarding systems;
- cranes and lifting and moving tenders systems;
- systems for handling water toys;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 - ladders for yachts;
- pilot seats and systems for helm stations; 
- automatic doors and windows; 
- beach area systems;
- roofs, hard tops and sunawnings;
- custom solutions for yachts and superyachts.

The company operates in the sector of marine components and yacht accessories, developing products designed to improve accessibility, functionality, safety, comfort and use of spaces on board.

BOARDING DOCK: BESENZONI'S NEW SOLUTION FOR BOARDING

The main new product showcased by Besenzoni at the 2026 Genoa Boat Show is the BOARDING DOCK, a modular access and boarding system designed to facilitate the passage between the yacht and the quayside. 

Besenzoni's Boarding Dock represents a solution for boarding, engineered to offer stability, safety and comfort during boarding and disembarking. 

This system is lightweight, easily to manoeuvre and can be configured to suit the characteristics of the vessel and mooring conditions. Different heights and combinations of steps allow the configuration of the system to be personalized.

The BOARDING DOCK expands Besenzoni's range of boarding solutions and yacht access systems, combining functionality, design and comfort on board. 

This solutions is particularly suitable for yachts and pleasure crafts, where accessibility between the quay and the boat represents a key part of the on-board experience.

PI 461 MISS: GANGWAY FOR YACHTS AND TENDER LIFTING SYSTEM

Furthermore, Besenzoni is showcasinig the PI 461 MISS, a hydraulic telescopic external gangway designed for sailing and motor boats.

The PI 461 MISS serves a dual purpose: it can be used as a boarding passerelle and as a crane for lifting and moving tenders and water toys.

Depending on the configuration, the lifting capacity is up to 200 kg.

The structure is made of powder coated aluminium and the gangway is available in lenghts ranging from 225 to 290 cm.

The system can be operated via remote control or control panel in the cockpit, allowing operations to be controlled directly on board.

Therefore, the PI 461 MISS represents a multifunctional Besenzoni solution, which combines access to the yacht with the handling of tenders and water toys. 

PE 661: BESENZONI'S ELECTRIC GANGWAY

The PE 661 belongs to LaPasserella range, Besenzoni's family of electrically operated gangways.

The PE 661 represents the evolution of one of the product categories historically associated with Besenzoni: gangways for yachts.

The electric system eliminates the traditional hydraulic power unit, reducing the overall weight by approximately 30 kg, simplifying installation and maintenance and eliminating the use of oil in the hydraulic circuit.

The gangway can be operated via remote control and control panel and, using the dedicated unit, also via smartphone.

The LaPasserella range therefore identifies a Besenzoni offering dedicated to electric gangways for yachts, with a particular focus on ease of use, technological integration and reducing system complexity.

P 470 A MANTA COMFORT: PILOT SEAT FOR YACHT

The range of products displayed in Genova is completed by the P 470 A Manta Comfort, a Besenzoni pilot seat designed to offer comfort and ergonomics at the helm station. 

The pilot seat features a high backrest, wide padded armrests and integrated electric adjustments.

Touch controls are placed on the armrests and allow to adjust the seat height, backrest inclination and horizontal slide. The headrest is manually adjustable.

The P 470 A Manta Comfort is available with leather or fabric upholstery and is fitted on the S 370 automatic support.

Optional extras include wireless charging, a USB socket and customised finishing.

The pilot seat represents Besenzoni's offering from comfort and ergonomics in the helm station on yachts and pleasure crafts.

BESENZONI AND THE ITALIAN BOATING INDUSTRY

Founded in 1967 in Sarnico, in the province of Bergamo, Besenzoni is an Italian company specialised in the design and manufacture a of components and systems for yachts. 

Its location on Lake Iseo, an area with a long-standing tradition in the Italian nautical industry, has shaped the company's industrial history; over the years it has developed a portfolio of over 170 products, projects and patents.

Besenzoni collaborated with important international figures of the nautical sector and develops components for yachts, superyachts, sailing and motor boats.

The company combines Italian design, technology, functionality and customisation, with solutions raging from boarding access to the handling of tenders and water toys, right through to comfort and teh management of outdoor spaces and the helm station.

BESENZONI AT THE GENOVA BOAT SHOW 

The participation at the 2026 International Nautical Boat Show represents an occasion to directly know the Besenzoni range of gangways for yachts, on-board access systems, electric gangways, hydraulic gangways, tender systems and water toys and solutions for on-board comfort.

The new BOARDING DOCK, together with the PI 461 MISS, PE 661 e P 470 A Manta Comfort, showcases some of the company's main areas of specialisation: accessibility, handling, technology, ergonomics and comfort. 

Besenzoni's stand will be located at the Upper Hall B and will be open to professionals, shipyards, designers, boat owners and visitors to the Boat Show. 

A summary of Besenzoni

Who's Besenzoni? 

Besenzoni is an italian company founded in 1967 in Sarnico, specialised in the design and manufacture of components, accessories and systems for yachts and pleasure craft. 

What does Besenzoni produce?

Besenzoni manufactures gangways for yachts,  telescopic gangways, electric and hydraulic gangways, on-board access systems, cranes and systems for tenders and water toys handling, ladders, pilot seats, automatic doors and windows, beach area systems, roofs, sunawnings and custom solutions. 

For which types of boats are Besenzoni products designed?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Besenzoni products are designed for sailing and motor boats, yachts and superyachts of various sizes.

Where are Besenzoni products designed?
Besenzoni is based in Sarnico, in the province of Bergamo, Lombardy, and operates in the Italian and international marine components sector.

What are Besenzoni’s main areas of specialisation?
Its main areas of specialisation include on-board access systems, yacht gangways, systems for handling tenders and water toys, solutions for on-board comfort, and bespoke marine components.

What is Besenzoni’s new product at the 2026 Genoa Boat Show?
The main new product is the BOARDING DOCK, a modular access and boarding system designed to make the transition between the yacht and the quay more stable, safe and comfortable.

Which Besenzoni products will be on display in Genoa?
The selection includes the new BOARDING DOCK, the PI 461 MISS telescopic gangway, the PE 661 electric gangway from the LaPasserella range, and the P 470 A Manta Comfort pilot’s chair with S 370 automatic support.

Does Besenzoni manufacture electric gangways for yachts?
Yes. The LaPasserella range includes Besenzoni gangways with fully electric operation, including the PE 661.

Does Besenzoni manufacture tender handling systems?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Yes. Some Besenzoni systems, including the PI 461 MISS in certain configurations, can also be used for lifting and handling tenders and water toys.

Where can I find Besenzoni at the 2026 Genoa Boat Show?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Besenzoni will be exhibiting in the Upper Pavilion B at the Genoa International Boat Show, from 1 to 6 October 2026.