Frauscher is based in Upper Austria, with its shipyard associated with Gmunden and Gschwandt near Lake Traunsee.
What kinds of boats does Frauscher build?
The brand builds motorboats, electric boats and yachts. Earlier in its history it also built sailboats and racing boats.
What is Frauscher known for?
Frauscher is known for Austrian boatbuilding, family ownership and design-led performance boats. It also has a long history with electric propulsion and innovative technical projects.
Frauscher is an Austrian boat builder founded in Vienna in 1927 by Engelbert Frauscher. The company later moved to Gmunden, Upper Austria, and today builds motorboats, electric boats and yachts from its base in the Gmunden area. Frauscher is a family-run shipyard with several generations involved in the business.
History and shipyard
Frauscher began as a small boatbuilding company on the Old Danube in Vienna in 1927. After World War II, the business was re-established in Gmunden on Lake Traunsee, where it developed new boats and expanded into electric propulsion. Production later moved to Gschwandt, and the company remained family-led through the second, third and fourth generations. The brand’s history includes wooden sailboats, racing boats and early electric craft.
Models and design focus
Frauscher is best known for high-end motorboats and electric boats, alongside selected sailing projects from earlier periods. Its lineup has included compact day boats and larger performance models, with names such as 1017 GT, 1212 Ghost and 1414 Demon appearing in the modern range. The company has also been associated with lightweight construction, design-led styling and technical development in serial hybrid and electric propulsion. Its boats are positioned at the premium end of the Austrian powerboat market.
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