The ALUKIN Cabin 750.
Founders and owners Maria and Peter Nikula. Photo: Roger Olsson.
TV profile and sport fishing guide Johan Broman.
Life at sea – simpler, safer and perfectly customisable Combining a passion for boats and the archipelago with genuine engineering expertise and marketing savvy, Alukin is a leader in the field of aluminium boat manufacturing in Scandinavia. Add a keen interest in their customers’ needs and desires, and the result is a boat that is not just solid and safe, but makes life that little bit easier.
boats and the archipelago,” says Maria. “The first boats we made were boats we needed ourselves and boats that would suit our lifestyle.” And the name? “We took our surname and flipped it!”
low-maintenance, practical and simple boat life,” says Maria. That Peter knew more than a thing or two about aluminium was fortunate to say the least. “It’s amazingly sustainable and completely recyclable, which is of course great for the environment and our waters. But aluminium has many advantages: it doesn’t require any maintenance to get it ready for the spring, and our welldesigned aluminium hulls give fantastic driving characteristics at all speeds.”
While the boat enthusiasts found inspiration in their own needs and desires, their range of boats were developed to suit professionals who use their boats every day and often in extreme weather conditions. “They’re now popular amongst people who love a sustainable,
The characteristics of Alukin’s boats make them attractive for a number of different types of boat lovers. Active fans of the archipelago get quality and sustainability combined, and the hassle-free nature of the aluminium design makes Alukin the perfect choice for anyone
By Linnea Dunne | Photos: Alukin
Born and bred on the island of Åland, between Finland and Sweden, Peter Nikula is a boat designer and engineer with experience in plumbing and the construction of large vessels. His wife, Maria, has a background in marketing, sales and business development. When the couple set out to start their own business, the choice seemed obvious. “Peter has great expertise in welding technology and materials while I’m a true entrepreneur. We simply took our skills and experience and applied them to our shared passion for 12 | Issue 88 | May 2016