The varnished mahogany deck of a classic boat, with a mooring rope on a chrome cleat

Lazise, Lake Garda · Since 1956

Three generations, one great passion.

About us

A family yard on the lake, since 1956.

Our journey began in 1956 with Giuseppe Modena, a boating and engine enthusiast. Since 2004 his children, Luisa and Stefano, run the yard.

Boats moored at our posts on the lake
Our moorings on the lake

Today Nautica Modena offers complete care to even the most demanding boat owners, while keeping the flexibility and the attention of a family business.

Guests aboard at our dock, ready to go out on the lake
Setting off from our dock

Our history

Seventy years
on the water.

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The beginning1956

Giuseppe Modena, a boating and engine enthusiast, founds the yard in Lazise.

First boat sold1958

A mahogany Piantoni with a 10 hp outboard motor.

Dogana Veneta1961

Storage and maintenance begin on the shore of the lake.

Via Prà del Principe1968

The move to the current premises, to meet a growing demand.

Authorized service1989

Mercruiser and Volvo Penta service centre, and a dealership with Cantieri A. Mostes.

Bardolino1990

A second location, with a modern workshop and body shop.

Second generation2004

Luisa and Stefano take over and keep the yard growing.

Law enforcement2023

Closer ties with law enforcement, for ordinary and extraordinary maintenance.

Authorized centre2025

We become an authorized centre for FB Design, MED and Stem Marine.

New jetties2025

New jetties and a new organization of the moorings in the water.

D.U.S. is born2026

Our special units division, for the maintenance and outfitting of government and military vessels.

Three generationsToday

The same yard on the lake, and the same care for every boat.

The Nautica Modena yard on the shore of Lake Garda at Lazise, seen from the air

Our yard on Lake Garda

45°29′55″N · 10°44′08″E

Services

Everything your boat needs, in one place.

Open all year. Authorized service for Mercruiser, Volvo Penta, Tohatsu, Garmin and Quick, an in-house body shop and official dealerships.

Our yard and its rows of stored boats seen from the air, on the shore at Lazise
Wiping the glossy hull and teak deck of a classic boat by hand
A boat on its trailer at the dock
An inboard engine in the open engine bay of a motorboat
The polished bow and anchor of a restored classic boat
01 / 05Boat storageBodyworkTransportEngine repairBrokerage & restoration

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Boat storage

Two hundred berths across two locations, for boats up to 15 tons, open all year round.

  • 200 berths
  • 2 locations
  • Up to 15 t
Our yard and its rows of stored boats seen from the air, on the shore at Lazise

02

Bodywork

A comprehensive, meticulous service to keep your boat in impeccable condition, in our own body shop.

  • In-house body shop
  • Hull and deck care
Wiping the glossy hull and teak deck of a classic boat by hand

03

Transport

Thanks to our commercial partner Logistic Trans, we can move your boat anywhere.

  • With Logistic Trans
  • Road transport
A boat on its trailer at the dock

04

Engine repair

Authorized workshop for Mercruiser, Volvo Penta, Tohatsu, Garmin and Quick, with qualified technicians for every engine, from the oldest models to the newest.

  • Mercruiser
  • Volvo Penta
  • Tohatsu
  • Garmin
  • Quick
An inboard engine in the open engine bay of a motorboat

05

Brokerage & restoration

Exclusive representation of IC-Yacht, distribution of Rio Yachts and Mostes, and pre-owned boats restored for many more hours on the water.

  • IC-Yacht
  • Rio Yachts
  • Mostes
  • Colombo classics
The polished bow and anchor of a restored classic boat

Boats

Pre-owned and restored.

Every boat has been checked in our workshop. Ask us about any of them.

Performance Marine 1107Enquire

Performance Marine 1107

Pre-owned, used only in fresh water

Colombo Super Indios 21Enquire

Colombo Super Indios 21

Restored in 2022

Mostes Offshore 31Enquire

Mostes Offshore 31

Pre-owned, always stored dry after use

Mostes Pegaso 28 EvoEnquire

Mostes Pegaso 28 Evo

Like new, used only in fresh water

Official dealers

I.C. YachtRio YachtsA. Mostes
A Guardia di Finanza patrol boat at speed on the lake

Special Units Division

Taking care of our heroes.

The division

Nautica Modena D.U.S. is the division dedicated to vessels and maritime services for law enforcement agencies, public authorities and emergency organizations.

We support Police Forces, Carabinieri, Guardia di Finanza, Coast Guard, Fire Brigade, Red Cross, Local Police and regional authorities, with nautical solutions built for reliability, operational readiness and continuity of service.

Visit the D.U.S. website
  • SRV/01

    Operational vessels and mission-specific outfitting

  • SRV/02

    Specialized technical assistance

    Dedicated in-house mechanics and ongoing technical training.

  • SRV/03

    Rapid response, on call 24/7

    Immediate access to spare parts and direct collaboration with the boat manufacturers.

Guardia di Finanza patrol boat at speed
Guardia di Finanza
Red Cross ambulance boat on the lake
Croce Rossa
Coast Guard patrol boat
Guardia Costiera

Authorized centre

  • FB Design
  • Stem Marine

Trusted by

Law enforcement

  • Polizia di Stato
  • Arma dei Carabinieri
  • Guardia di Finanza
  • Polizia Locale

Emergency and rescue

  • Guardia Costiera
  • Vigili del Fuoco
  • Croce Rossa Italiana

Local authorities

  • Comune di Lazise
  • Comune di Sirmione
  • Comune di Bolzano

Brand ambassador

Yachts we stand behind.

Nautica Modena is the brand ambassador for Nord Yachts. Come and see us in Lazise to talk about the boats, or visit the Nord Yachts website.

Contacts

Come and visit us in Lazise.

Opening hours
Mon to Fri8:30 to 18:30Sat and Sun8:30 to 19:00
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