This study employs the six attributes: ”factor conditions”, ”demand conditions”, ”related and supporting industries”, ”firm strategy, structure and rivalry”, ”chance events” and ”government” in the diamond model proposed by Michael E. Porter. First, literature analysis and a case study using the observation method are employed for an initial investigation. Then, key factors in the six attributes were classified and analyzed through TOWS strategy matrix. Based on the qualitative research method, this study aims to explore the status quo and competitiveness of Taiwan's yacht industry, and to propose potential strategies and suggestions for its future development. Study results show that Taiwan's yacht industry is generally developing through small and medium enterprises, most of which are the recruitment centres of Chinese Maritime Institute throughout Taiwan, and other private training centres certified by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, R.O.C. On the other hand, the operations mainly include: yacht steering license certification training, matters regarding sea travel and membership-based clubs, vessel storage and anchoring services, and yacht sale. The results from the diamond model analysis indicate: 1. Taiwan has various production advantages, such as marine human resources, natural resources and basic harbour facilities; 2. competent yacht-related industries and supporting industries (both upstream and downstream); clear corporate strategies and flexible management; new opportunities brought by cross-strait exchanges and the central government's open-door policy that helps with the development of yacht industry. The disadvantages are poor demand conditions due to the relatively small market and the downturn in yacht sales as a result of the luxury tax recently launched by the central government. Government policies and promotion play a major role in the development of yacht industry. It is suggested that the government should continue to develop the industry for the expansion of the domestic yacht industry, more prosperous growth of the yacht and related industries, and to boost the industrial economy.