THE GENESIS OF AN ICON

On July 19, 1954, Organizzazione Tigullio Assistenza Motoscafi was founded as one of the first boat storage yards in Liguria.
…right from the start, OTAM built a strong reputation, becoming an Official RIVA Assistance Center. However, the true passion for construction and speed emerged in the late 1960s, when OTAM began building his own Custom Projects, fifteen high-performance wooden boats with triple planking, still sailing today. From the beginning, OTAM has been known for using sophisticated artisanal methods, ensuring high quality and remarkable performance. Boats like a 40-foot flybridge, capable of cruising at 20 knots and reaching a top speed of 30 knots, represented ambitious projects for those times. With the advent of fiberglass in the 1980s, OTAM began collaborating with a renowned American shipyard, producing about 25 boats and subsequently developing its own Projects, including the iconic 45' and 55' models, which solidified OTAM's position as a Specialist in the Industry. From the outset, the market and industry specialists responded immediately and significantly, prompting a natural evolution and requirement for expanding the structure.