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Your Vision. Your Burger.

Creating a custom-built yacht is a journey unlike any other. Conceiving your yacht alongside Burger’s engineers and design team is a remarkable experience: developing the specifics, reviewing the plans and making decisions as you watch your dreams materialize before your eyes. Burger welcomes all clients to enjoy the progression of their journey while your custom creation evolves.

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The first step in delivering the yacht of your dreams is to share your vision with the Burger design team and engineering staff. Our in-depth design brief helps define your priorities for a yacht. We recommend touring the Burger shipyard where you can meet our exceptional team, learn how your yacht will be constructed and to witness the true value of Burger’s experience and craftsmanship.

After defining your vision, your dreams will begin to take shape in dramatic conceptual designs, renderings and cost estimates, presented for your direction and approval before moving forward.

Conceptual designs and renderings include:

  • Hull designs
  • Exterior styling and interior floor plans
  • Interior elevation renderings
  • Engines, propulsion and electric generation equipment selection
  • Special requirements, including recreational and/or shore tenders and storage options
  • Navigation electronics and entertainment system descriptions

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Once you’ve approved the design, Burger will prepare a detailed design and specification breakdown with descriptions of every step in your yacht’s construction; from its development milestones to key points of approval. With a finalized and signed contract, your yacht is on the way to fruition. Each step of the build is documented before work begins, with a detailed timeline that describes each step of the process, so that you remain involved and aware of our progress, every step of the way.

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Months of careful planning and construction culminate when it’s time to launch your new Burger yacht. Along with the Burger team, you and/or your captain take your new Burger yacht through various sea trials, including at-sea observations and detailed walk-through inspections. At this stage, final modifications and refinements are made.

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Congratulations; owning a Burger built for you also means you’ve joined the most exclusive fleet of yachts in the world. Our craftsmen share your pride in seeing your new yacht launched, and value each customer relationship that endures long after delivery. Bringing your dreams to reality is what makes every Burger yacht unique and extraordinary.

With your Burger set out into open waters, a new journey begins.

Custom Yachts

View Burger's full fleet of custom yachts, uniquely crafted to each owner's vision of limitless luxury.

Design Concepts

Explore Burger's newest design concepts and yachts under construction — and bring your ideas to their design.

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Design Your Own Yacht

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When designing your own yacht, you have a few options, from commissioning a custom new build yacht construction project through to refitting an existing yacht. When deciding which route to take, it’s helpful to know some of the pros and cons of each approach.

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Option 1: The deluxe, no-holds-barred, fully custom yacht.

Experienced yacht owners and charterers often dream of one thing: the day they design their own yacht from scratch. A fully custom new build project is the pinnacle of the yacht ownership experience, as it allows you control over every aspect of your yacht’s design, from technical details like hull form and noise-dulling technology, right through to you designing that split-level master stateroom with private terrace or beach club with spa. Designing a fully custom yacht ensures that your yacht is the realization of every yachting dream, tailored perfectly to how you use your yacht. However when designing your own yacht, this luxurious bespoke option comes at a price, and the build time tends to be longer than with semi-custom models.

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Option 2: The freedom and efficiency of a semi-custom yacht.

If you want to design your own yacht, and want to give your input in the design, but want to take advantage of efficiencies in build time and budget, you can opt for a semi-custom design, whereby the yacht’s hull form and design is part of an existing series of yachts. Building on a proven platform, the yacht owner gets to design the yacht’s décor, and depending on the builder, amend parts of the interior layout. The degree of freedom to change elements of the yacht will vary depending on which yacht builder you go with. A semi-custom yacht can have very different décor than other yachts in the same series, but the exterior design (and sometimes interior layout) is clearly part of a series, which will not appeal so much to yacht owners who crave a unique look to their yacht design.

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Option 3: Buying ‘off the plan’ with a production yacht

This is the quickest and most cost effective way to buy a new yacht, as production yacht builders buy materials in bulk and put their yachts together quickly due to repetition of process. You can often purchase a yacht that is already under construction, meaning that time to delivery is slashed and you can take possession of your yacht much sooner than if you buy a custom yacht. This option has a lot less room for owner input on design, although some décor choices are normally left open.

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Option 4: Refit an existing yacht

If you’re not in the mood to wait for several years for a brand new yacht to be delivered, refitting an existing yacht is an excellent option that can dramatically change the look of your yacht, while also providing the opportunity to update the engineering and onboard systems. A quality refit with a great design can deliver a ‘like-new’ yacht, and will normally significantly add to the resale value and charter potential of your yacht. However, major yard periods run the risk of going over time and over budget, so planning your yard period well is imperative.

Deciding between fully custom, semi-custom, production yacht and refit depends on how you use your yacht and how much input you want on the design process. If you would like to design your own yacht and want to discuss these different options in more detail, please contact our yacht construction team directly by sending us a message by using the form on the right, or give us a call by using the phone numbers listed in the footer of this page.

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Now in our fifth decade at the forefront of naval architecture and yacht design, our team continues to create the most dynamic and cutting-edge designs in both sail and power sectors.

Founded by Rob Humphreys in 1974, our team at Humphreys Yacht Design has quickly grown from its racing roots into a leading international design studio, forging a spectacular path in both sail and power. Now with Tom Humphreys as co-director, his highly-qualified technical capabilities, discriminating standards and great attention to detail has augmented and underlined the HYD team’s already stellar reputation in both performance and leisure spheres.

Multi-generational, multi-skilled and multi-disciplined, HYD is more than a family business. Our commitment is to delivering optimum performance and efficiency, safety and manageability, and it’s is why we enjoy a reputation that speaks for itself.

Beyond design, our research, innovation, analytical tools and evaluation facilities drive our knowledge and understanding of the latest materials, equipment and hydrodynamic interactions, uniquely empowering us to push boundaries across disciplines for all our clients.

A legacy of world championship winning racing yachts, award-winning motor yachts, over 100 successful circumnavigations and innumerable trans-oceanic crossings, Humphrey's designs have been there, at the leading edge. The acquired knowledge and feedback that flows out of all this helps support our determination to keep shaping the cutting edge.

And now, as the global economy wakes up to the challenges and opportunities of a more sustainable future, our innovative and efficiency-rooted approach has seen us collaborate with forward thinking companies and individuals alike.

Rob Humphreys

Rob Humphreys Founder

Rob Humphreys founded Humphreys Yacht Design in 1974 and developed the company from its racing yacht roots into one of the leading international design studios, in terms of both sail and power. Reinforcing his vast Naval Architecture experience he has a degree in Industrial Design and has been product-oriented from day one. Rob has served as a member of the ORC’s International Technical Committee, the RORC’s General Committee and Technical Committee, the Whitbread Rules Committee, and when the America’s Cup transitioned from Twelve Metres he was Chairman of the Designers’ Group in the crucial IACC formation session.

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Tom Humphreys B.Eng. C.Eng. FRINA

Tom, as a Director and co-owner of HYD, not only represents a second generation but has given the company a big step up in terms of technical capability. With a First-Class B.Eng. degree in Yacht and Powercraft Design, Tom adds an academic grounding to his own practical experience. Whether working in the sail or power sector, he ensures that the company’s conceptual base is strong and the detail execution is to the highest standard. Tom is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow member of the Royal Institute of Naval Architects and has been a member of the RORC Technical Committee since 2012.

Duncan Fawkes I.Eng MRINA

Duncan has over 30 years’ experience within the marine industry. From studying Yacht and Powercraft Design at Southampton Institute, he has worked for some of the country’s leading boatbuilders, shipyards and design offices. For the last 20 years his work has focused on the superyacht sector, in the role of Naval Architect. He has worked on many large sailing yacht and motor yacht projects from concept development to final production.

Outside of work, Duncan’s interests don’t stray far from the water. Whether it be swimming, kayaking, surfing or sailing, the water is where the fun is. He also enjoys learning practical skills and is currently involved in the restoration of a classic wooden sailing yacht.

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Martin Chambers B.Eng

Martin graduated with honours from the Australian Maritime College in 2012 and has worked in a mix of commercial, defence, and leisure industries since. He has worked extensively on high speed aluminium power craft and been involved with all aspects of design from structures through stability. After moving to the UK in 2016 for what was originally supposed to be a 2-year secondment, Martin chose to stay abroad and now lives in the UK permanently. While not at work, Martin likes to spend his time mountain biking, walking his dog and playing ice hockey.

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Jo has worked in the marine industry since leaving university, working in a variety of roles including Sales at Harken Uk, Logistics for Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing and procurement at Green Marine. Jo joined HYD in 2019 as Office Manager.

When not at work she enjoys being on or near the water & spending time with family & friends.

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First design launched Quarter Tonner 'Midnight Special'.

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Robert Humphreys Yacht Design is founded

1979 31ft Roller Coaster second at Half Ton World Championships

31ft 'Roller Coaster' second at Half Ton World Championships.

1981 Gem top production boat prize in Micro Cup

'Gem' top production boat prize in Micro Cup.

1984 Flash second in Half Ton World Championships

'Flash' second in Half Ton World Championships.

1985 Jade II wins One Ton world championships member of the British Admirals Cup Team

'Jade II' wins One Ton world championships & member of the British Admirals Cup Team.

1987 Appointed member of the International Technical Committee of the Offshore Racing Council 1987 95.

Appointed member of the International Technical Committee of the Offshore Racing Council (1987 -95)

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One Tonner 'Juno' winner of the Fastnet Cup; member of the British Admirals Cup Team.

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Designer for Peter de Savarys Americas Cup Challenge & Chairman of Americas Cup rule design group.

Ultra class formed in the UK. This fleet was a televised series on mainstream TV.

Ultra class formed in the UK. This fleet was a televised series on mainstream TV.

1989 Ultimate 30 Flyer winner of Ultimate Yacht Race in US.

Ultimate 30 'Flyer' winner of Ultimate Yacht Race in US.

1990 Rothmans finishes 4th in the Whitbread Round the World Race

'Rothmans' finishes 4th in the Whitbread Round the World Race

1990 Apriori and Old Mother Gun member of winning British team in IMS European Championships

'Apriori' and 'Old Mother Gun' member of winning British team in IMS European Championships.

1990 Member of the Whitbread Offshore Council developing the Whitbread 60 Rule.

Member of the Whitbread Offshore Council, developing the Whitbread 60 Rule.

1993 Cyrano de Bergarac 128ft Cruising Ketch wins Showboat International The Most Innovative Yacht of 1993

'Cyrano de Bergarac' 128ft Cruising Ketch wins Showboat International 'The Most Innovative Yacht of 1993'

1994 GibSea 414 voted Le Bateau de Lannee 1995 at the Paris Boat Show

Gib'Sea 414 voted 'Le Bateau de L'annee 1995' at the Paris Boat Show.

1994 Whitbread 60 Dolphin Youth

Whitbread 60 Dolphin & Youth

1995 Fremantle 8 awarded 1995 Australian Sailboat of the Year by Modern Boating The Australian Boat Building Federation 2

'Fremantle 8' awarded 1995 Australian Sailboat of the Year by Modern Boating & The Australian Boat Building Federation (2).

1995 Megalopolis wins 3rd consecutive ISORA Championships

'Megalopolis' wins 3rd consecutive ISORA Championships.

1996 Prefix developed by Humphreys Yacht Design wins Innovation award at the British Nautical Awards

Prefix™ developed by Humphreys Yacht Design wins Innovation award at the British Nautical Awards.

1997 Oyster 56 sells eleven units before launch an Oyster record.

Oyster 56 sells eleven units before launch - an Oyster record.

1997 Ocean Phoenix Phoenix 77 wins Heineken Regatta in St Maarten and is voted UK Yacht of the Year.

'Ocean Phoenix' (Phoenix 77) wins Heineken Regatta in St Maarten and is voted UK Yacht of the Year.

1999 UPDATE HOD 35 Zarafa class winner of UK IRC National Championships

HOD 35 'Zarafa' class winner of UK IRC National Championships

2000 Oyster 53 wins Yacht of the Year award UK

Oyster 53 wins Yacht of the Year award (UK).

2001 Rob becomes part of the GBR Challenge design team

Rob becomes part of the GBR Challenge design team

2001 Ellen MacArthur and her Open 60 Kingfisher finish second in the Vendee Globe

Ellen MacArthur and her Open 60 'Kingfisher' finish second in the Vendee Globe.

2001 Twelve boat fleet of Humphreys designed BT Global Challenge boats successfully complete the 2000 01 race

Twelve boat fleet of Humphreys designed BT Global Challenge boats successfully complete the 2000_01 race.

2002 Ellen MacArthur wins the Route du Rhum on IMOCA 60 Kingfisher

Ellen MacArthur wins the Route du Rhum on IMOCA 60 Kingfisher

2006 Tom starts full time at HYD after graduating in Yacht poewr craft design at Solent University

Tom starts full time at HYD after graduating in Yacht & power craft design at Solent University

2007 interior oyster

Jo Humphreys initiated a major advance in Oyster interiors with the Interior Design of Oyster 655-04 Roulette, influencing future Oysters.

2008 UPDATE Ermis 2 wins Showboat award most Innovative Yacht International Superyacht Society Best Power Yacht

'Ermis 2' wins Showboat award most Innovative Yacht & International Superyacht Society 'Best Power Yacht'

2008 Team Russia Volvo 70 Kosatka for the 08 09 Volvo Ocean Race

Team Russia Volvo 70 'Kosatka' for the 08-09 Volvo Ocean Race

2008 Toms first commission Oystercatcher XXVI wins Class 1 at Cork Week

Toms first commission, Oystercatcher XXVI, wins Class 1 at Cork Week

2011 Oyster 885 Hull 1 Launched

Oyster 885 Hull 1 Launched

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Elan 350 wins European Yacht of the Year

2012 Oyster 625 wins Best Bluewater Cruiser Asian Yacht of the Year Award European Yacht of the Year award

Oyster 625 wins Best Bluewater Cruiser, Asian Yacht of the Year Award & European Yacht of the Year award.

2013 Azuree 46 designed for Sirena Marine launched

Azuree 46 designed for Sirena Marine launched.

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HYD’s Interior division carried out a complete interior refit design for a classic 58m motor yacht.

2015 Class 40 Credit Mutuel de Bretagne wins The Normandy Channel Race

Class 40 'Credit Mutuel de Bretagne' wins The Normandy Channel Race

2015 Oyster 825 Maegan wins her class at the Superyacht Cup Palma

Oyster 825 'Maegan' wins her class at the Superyacht Cup, Palma

2016 Tempus Fugit Tempus 90 design for Arkin Pruva Yachts wins her class at the Superyacht Cup.

'Tempus Fugit' Tempus 90 design for Arkin Pruva Yachts wins her class at the Superyacht Cup.

2016 Azuree 41 designed for Sirena Marine launched

Azuree 41 designed for Sirena Marine launched.

2018 Elan GT5 wins Best Midsize Cruiser for Cruising World Magazine

Elan GT5 wins Best Midsize Cruiser for Cruising World Magazine.

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HYD commissioned by Arksen for Naval Architecture and Exterior Styling of range of Explorer Vessels

2019 Oyster 565 wins Bluewater Cruising Award at teh British Yachting Awards

Oyster 565 wins Bluewater Cruising Award at the British Yachting Awards.

2019 Oyster 1125 launched

Oyster 1225 launched

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Elan GT6 Launched

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First Arksen 85 sold

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Oyster 595/01 Launched

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HYD 50m Custom Explorer Vessel - Build commences at JFA, France

Oyster 495 EYOTY Winner Bow Low Res V2

Oyster 495 wins European Yacht of the Year Award 2023; Luxury Cruiser

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Arksen 85 'Project Pelagos' is launched in Cowes, UK.

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SGS Land Based Demonstrator installed in Scotland

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European Yacht of the Year Award 2023 - Oyster 495 WINNER - Luxury Cruiser

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Red Dot: Product Design 2022 - Elan E6 - Winner

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Sailing Yacht International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2022 - Elan E6 - WINNER

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European Yacht of the Year Award 2021 - ELAN GT6 - NOMINEE

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From Elan Yachts:

Our groundbreaking new flagship model, the   49ft   Elan GT6 , has been shortlisted for the international boating industry’s most prestigious awards –   European Yacht Of The Year.

Designed to be easily handled by a couple, yet capable of exhilarating performance across a wide range of wind and sea conditions with a thoroughbred ‘feel’ at the helm, the GT6 is optimised for fast, medium-range offshore passage-making. Its hull, drawn by   Humphreys Yacht Design , combines race-derived features with the ability to carry a full cruising payload. As its name implies, the GT6 is a seagoing Grand Tourer.

Above the waterline, the GT6 is the first ever sailing yacht   designed and styled by Studio F. A. Porsche , with an elegant silhouette and iconic good looks that will turn heads in any marina. Key features include a next-generation ergonomic cockpit with   gull-wing helm pedestals   and a fully   flush foredeck .

Below decks, Studio F. A. Porsche’s interior design flair brings game-changing levels of comfort and luxury to Elan’s new flagship model, while preserving the practicality of the boat as a family cruiser. Premium materials are used throughout, showcasing the fine craftsmanship of Elan’s artisan shipwrights.

‘We’re delighted that our innovative new flagship model has been nominated for the European Yacht of The Year Awards,’ says Marko Škrbin, head of the Elan Yachts shipyard. ‘The Elan GT6 offers a unique combination of style, speed, comfort and easy handling that’s ideal for fast-paced yet relaxing family cruising.’

European Yacht of the Year Award 2020 - IMPRESSION 45.1 - NOMINEE

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European Yacht of the Year Award 2020 - OYSTER 565 - NOMINEE

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British Yachting Awards 2019 - OYSTER 565 - WINNER BLUE WATER CRUISER

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The Oyster 565 enjoyed a long gestation period, with the plans initially unveiled back in 2016. The wait has been worth it and this British designed and built bluewater thoroughbred is the winner against a heavyweight line-up of bluewater yachts. Her lines were penned by Rob Humphreys, who has created a luxury yacht that a couple could handle easily themselves, cruising around the world in some comfort. The boat seems to signpost the way to a bright future for Oyster Yachts, which was taken over last year by new owner Richard Hadida. Oyster calls the 565 its  ‘pocket superyacht’.

Cruising World Award 2018 - OYSTER 745 - WINNER BEST LUXURY CRUISER

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Best Luxury Cruiser

It’s a rare year that the Boat of the Year contest boasts a pair of yachts with price tags of $4 million, but for the big bucks, the Oyster delivers big time.

By Herb McCormick (December 12, 2017)

It’s a rare year indeed that the Boat of the Year contest boasts not one but a pair of yachts with price tags north of $4 million. And in many ways, the two boats that fit that bill for 2018 could hardly be more different, one being an exquisite monohull and the other a no-holds-barred catamaran. But they both shared some similarities, including being set up to be run and operated by a professional crew. In fit and finish, they are both examples of state-of-the-art boatbuilding and technology, which is why the HH 66 and the Oyster 745 vied for the title of Best Luxury Cruiser.

Perhaps the most intimidating — yet cool — yacht in the competition was the amazing all-carbon HH 66 cruising catamaran. Judge Tim Murphy said, “It displaces less than 40,000 pounds and, with the exception of the Stiletto, had the lowest displacement-to-length ratio in the whole fleet, at 61. It’s a boat where they talk upfront about flying hulls on a cruise-worthy catamaran. Along with foiling, that’s a rather new thing — to go out there and fly a hull on purpose — in the way we sail our boats. And the build quality was just gorgeous.”

In around 10 to 12 knots of breeze during sea trials, the HH 66 trucked upwind at 12 knots. “I didn’t know that sailing a 66-foot performance cat with a tiller was on my bucket list, but I’ve now added it to my list and checked it off,” said Bill Bolin. “It’s a very impressive boat, very high tech.” Among the features in the molded helmsman seats are push-button controls for the mainsheet,

traveler and daggerboards. To have instant access to critical sailhandling and boathandling tools at one’s fingertips is truly remarkable.

“The tiller is light and easy. It really responds to every move you make,” said Ed Sherman. “That was a treat. This is a systems-rich boat, and the systems work great. It’s truly a boat for a pro crew — and one that knows what it’s doing and has a lot of experience. But without a doubt, it was the boat I had the most fun sailing in the entire fleet.”

The HH 66 blew the judges away with its superb sailing performance.

The HH 66, however, had a worthy adversary in the Oyster 745.

“This boat absolutely blew me away for a lot of reasons,” said Sherman. “It was an extremely complex boat. It’s got a day generator and a night generator. It’s a big shaft-drive engine setup with a lot of systems. But when you climb down into the engine room, all the primary systems are located around the perimeter of the space, with really great access. So there are no problems with that.”

“This boat is beautifully built, nicely engineered, and the systems were good and accessible,” said Bolin. “I think you do need a pro crew. It’s not a couples cruising boat. You need someone to take care of it, maintain it and even sail it for you as well. That being said, the crew’s going to be pampered. There’s a beautiful crew cabin forward. I also made a note that this was the first boat with a real companionway that wasn’t a ladder. It was a stairway to heaven. Plus, the speed and manoeuvrability surprised me. It felt good. It was easy to move around on deck and below, and very comfortable. I’d like to spend more time on it.”

“It’s a fundamental piece of the boat’s DNA to have professional crew,” added Murphy. “With the quarters the boat provides, they’ll attract top talent. We’ve seen a lot of Oysters over the years, and I think we’ve found the boat where the company really knows where its feet are and hits the sweet spot. It’s a little bit out of Cruising World’s target, it’s the extreme top end of what we’re looking at, but I think they’ve done a spectacular job.”

Murphy’s mates agreed, and they unanimously named the Oyster 745 the Best Luxury Cruiser for 2018.

Cruising World Award 2018 - ELAN GT5 - WINNER BEST MIDSIZE CRUISER

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Winner: Elan GT5

This is going to be a tough category,” said Bill Bolin of the Best Midsize Cruiser 40 to 44 Feet division. “We have three very different but very good boats in this class — the Elan GT5, the Hallberg-Rassy 412 and the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440.”

To begin, Bolin said of the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440, “It’s the best Jeanneau I’ve ever seen.” The judging panel agreed, crowning the boat the fleet’s Most Innovative design for 2018.

And what, exactly, led to that designation? “One big reason is the side decks,” said Tim Murphy. “One of the design features is wide-open side decks all the way aft” that permit easy egress going forward without the need to scramble over cockpit coamings. “It’s a clean path ahead,” he noted. Imitation being the sincerest form of flattery, it’s something we expect to see on more boats, including a scaled-up Jeanneau 490, in the very near future.

“You go down below and, maybe for the first time, Jeanneau has separated the mast compression post from the main bulkhead,” he added. “Now there’s just a compression post that runs down into the main saloon, and the main bulkhead that would’ve come to that position is now several feet forward. So they’ve opened up more space in the main cabin and taken it away from the forward cabin, where they’re arguing you don’t need it quite as much. I think that’s also a fine change. It has twin rudders, and under sail, I thought the helm was beautiful. It’s a solid boat.”

The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 features wide-open side decks that are carried all the way aft to permit easy passage going forward.

So, too, thought Bolin, was the Hallberg-Rassy 412. “This is the largest aft-cockpit model Hallberg-Rassy has built,” he said. “There is a 40-foot center-cockpit model, but this is a different hull entirely, optimized for upwind performance, with a code zero sail for downwind work. There’s a retractable bow thruster — we saw a lot of those this year — to reduce drag and get the thruster deeper in the water and farther forward as well. The boat we inspected had upgraded sails, and when we went sailing, they were spectacular. There was a beautiful full-battened sail and the boat sailed very well.

“It had a slippery hull and moved nicely,” he added. “We sailed it in 12 to 14 knots of breeze, so there was decent wind. Most of the time we were making 6.5 to 7 knots. As we fell off on a beam and then a broad reach, I think this was the first boat where we didn’t see a drastic drop in speed. It performed well on all points of sail. It had a nice big wheel and great visibility forward. It would be an easy boat to singlehand. I really like it.”

“This is a mainsail-driven boat, and I think that might explain why it’s so peppy off the wind,” said Murphy. “So the sail plan is a small jib with a big main. They’re one of the few remaining builders that are giving us a true traveler but also genoa sheet-lead controls from the cockpit, showing that they’re concerned about sail shape, and rightly so. Going down below, it’s the classic Hallberg-Rassy mahogany interior, and it’s just lovely, as lovely as it ever was. We’ve talked about good handholds, but on this boat, they weren’t just good, they were also beautiful. The fiddles are these beautiful rounded shapes that are perfect for your hand. They look great and feel great. Very nice.”

That left the Slovenian-built, 43-foot-4-inch Elan GT5. The company builds dedicated lines of racing and cruising boats, but, said Murphy, “The GT5 is sort of a hybrid between those two lines. It has a high-performance hull and a very comfortable cruising interior.

The full-battened sail on the Hallberg-Rassy 412 helped deliver stellar sailing performance to the Swedish-built cruising boat.

“Sailing it was pretty joyful,” he continued. “We sailed in very light air and it was still moving very nicely. It looked really good on the water. It really seemed to have answered the performance side of Elan’s DNA.”

“The company is doing some progressive things in terms of systems,” said Ed Sherman. “The electrical system on the boat has a nice, graphically designed power distribution panel with push buttons that light up things to let you know, for instance, that the running lights are on and that sort of thing.”

“I was really taken with this boat,” said Bolin. “It looks like a race boat from a distance, and as Tim mentioned, its DNA is rooted in that. But you go below and it’s very unique, with lots of special features. I like the galley-forward arrangement a lot. You come down into the main cabin and you’ve got max beam where the living quarters are, you have a great sense of entry. Figuratively speaking, you’re not walking through the back door and the kitchen to get into the house. I think this layout makes very good use of space. And there’s lots of storage. Finally, I’d say it’s a high-tech boat, vacuum-bagged with 100 percent vinylester. There’s a lot to like about it.”

At the end of the day, Bolin’s colleagues agreed, which is why they chose the Elan GT5 as the Best Midsize Cruiser 40 to 44 Feet.

European Yacht of the Year 2012 - OYSTER 625 - WINNER BEST LUXURY CRUISER

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European Yacht of the Year 2011 - ELAN 350 - WINNER PERFORMANCE CRUISER

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International Superyacht Society 2008 - ERMIS 2 - WINNER BEST POWER YACHT 24-40m

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WE BUILD SMART YACHTS FOR SMART OWNERS

At Dynamiq, we believe in a smarter way to build yachts. We believe in intelligent buyers and next-generation yachts that are efficient, easy to order and effortless to customize. We believe in the latest technologies, logical innovations and unique collaborations. We believe in the winning, value for money formula of yachts that are engineered in the Netherlands, designed in Monaco and crafted in Turkey. So don’t think too hard. Live smart. Be Dynamiq.

YOUR SPECIAL PLAYGROUND FOR YACHT BUILDS FROM 35 to 65 METERS

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The construction of Dynamiq yachts is carried out in the Antalya Free Zone, Turkey, which is a government-protected area that benefits from a special tax regime lowering costs and hosts a cluster of high profile shipyards from both Turkey and the Netherlands. Dynamiq occupies the most modern and newest facility in the Free Zone, with 10,000 m 2 covered space and access to a 2,000 ton syncrolift for safe and easy launching. The sheds are well fitted out for building the full range of Dynamiq superyachts up to 65 meters in length. Various powertrain options are available including hybrid or diesel-electric technology.

The works are organized with international subcontractors from Germany, Austria and Italy, who team up with the best local craftsmen to achieve a level of quality in line with North European standards. Dynamiq has in-house interior, teak and stainless steel production to ensure that the end product finish is absolutely perfect and minimize the risks of delays. The shipyard working environment is carefully managed and strict quality control standards are maintained by both the Dynamiq team and external surveyors from Europe. Dynamiq organized dedicated modern office spaces to welcome owner's representatives and crew members. 

Designed in MONACO. ENGINEERED IN THE NETHERLANDS. CRAFTED IN TURKEY.

The Dynamiq range is a product of leading European technology and craftsmanship. This unique international approach has created an innovative superyacht of the highest quality born from a collaboration of the world’s top superyacht design and construction experts.

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GTT 115

  • LOA 35.5 metres
  • Max speed 23 knots
  • Starting at 17,250,000 €

GTT 135

  • LOA 41 metres
  • Max speed 21 knots
  • Starting at 21,000,000 €

GTT 165

  • LOA 50 metres
  • Max speed 16/21 knots
  • Starting at 29,500,000€

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  • LOA 52 metres
  • Max speed 19 / 23 knots
  • Starting at 31,500,000 €

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  • Max speed 14 knots
  • Starting at 24,000,000 €

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  • Starting at 28,750,000 €

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G 500 Hybrid

  • LOA 50 metres
  • Max speed 16 knots
  • Starting at 30,900,000 €

G 550

  • LOA 55.7 metres
  • Starting at 32,500,000 €

WHY DYNAMIQ?

Forward thinking design, innovative naval architecture, highest engineering standards, top-quality steel & aluminium construction, ocean-going range, smart pricing.

Forward thinking design

Dynamiq's unique exteriors look impressive and fresh and express the sporty, chic soul of our yachts. They not only look great, but also perform at the top of their class and lend owners a sense of exclusivity and pride.

Innovative naval architecture

Dynamiq’s high efficiency is based on innovative technologies in modern naval architecture: fast displacement hull lines, the Hull Vane under the stern, and Sleipner curved fin stabilizers. Completely drawn by leading naval architects in the Netherlands, all Dynamiq yachts feature a round-bilge shape for remarkably low resistance and low fuel consumption, while providing seaworthiness and comfort with long waterline length and low centre of gravity.

Highest engineering standards

Each Dynamiq yacht is by definition safe, comfortable and environmentally friendly in accordance with the strictest RINA and BV Commercial Class standards, prestigious Comfort and Green Star Plus notations, Large Yacht Code 4 (LY4) compliancy and manning standards. This not only makes our vessels ultra-safe and almost silent, but also means they can be chartered to offset the cost of ownership.

Top-quality steel & aluminium construction

Only certified marine-grade steel, aluminium and Sealium are used for Dynamiq hulls and superstructures. In comparison with composite hulls, they are much quieter, easier to repair and have higher trade-in value due to the fact that they have a very long service life.

Ocean-going range

Dynamiq yachts are designed with an ocean-going capability in mind, which means owners have the opportunity to enjoy multiple seasons during the year (say Mediterranean and Caribbean) and visit remote locations with no re-fueling infrastructure. Equipped with high-capacity marine fridges and freezers, cold garbage stores, separate laundry facilities, plenty of storage space, generous fresh water tanks and powerful water-makers, Dynamiq yachts provide autonomy at sea in complete comfort.

Smart pricing

Combining Dutch engineering with production facilities in the one of the biggest Turkish shipbuilding hubs of Antalya Free Zone means Dynamiq can offer North European standards and quality craftsmanship at significantly reduced prices. Being pioneers in the superyacht industry, Dynamiq also has an Online Configurator where clients can customize their yachts in a few clicks and see in real time how the price and delivery times vary.

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As a superyacht interior designer , Miguel Rueda Designs, focuses on creating ultra-modern and contemporary yacht interiors. Miguel Rueda Designs works with the utmost confidentiality, and as such, his projects are hidden from the public eye.

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The best yacht interior design firms create masterpiece residences perfect for life at sea, complete with custom world-class architecture, interiors, and furnishings. One of the inherent challenges of luxury yacht interior design is incorporating the yacht's structural elements, low ceilings, and oddly-shaped rooms into the design. Supporting rafters in the center of a room, marked security exits, and emergency lighting must be visible but detract from the room's interior design .

These structural challenges turn into wonderful opportunities for a good yacht interior designer. As a full-service yacht interior design firm, Miguel Rueda Designs collaborates with shipyards to have features such as glass walls built into the boat's architecture.

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Here are some of the reasons why royals, dignitaries, celebrities, and billionaires trust Miguel Rueda Designs to convert their luxury yachts into second homes at sea with Miguel Rueda:

Use of unparalleled craftsmanship and high-quality materials

We go to great lengths to create timeless, elegant interior design solutions for luxury superyachts, sourcing the best textiles and furnishings to create the desired aesthetic. Textiles are essential elements in yacht interior decoration, as the choice of materials reflects the project as a whole. We use textiles of the highest quality to represent luxury and convey the design's soul.

As a luxury yacht interior designer, Miguel Rueda aims for a coordinated look across the interior and exterior spaces, while ensuring that individual spaces are dressed according to their particular features and use.

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Our international clients' eclectic tastes force us to push the boundaries of our style . As such, Miguel Rueda prides himself in not having a single style replicated for each client. Instead, he follows a bespoke design approach to each client's luxury living at sea. Miguel Rueda Designs recreates standard yacht amenities with a creative eye, turning ordinary swimming pools, gyms, entertainment areas, kitchens, bedrooms, and walk-in closets into works of art.

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Miguel Rueda Designs creates hyper-realistic superyacht interior CAD renderings, which enable our clients to view and evaluate new designs before execution. We believe that the best source of inspiration from our style and previous projects, but from each client's vision , lifestyle and tastes. On top of being experienced designers, we are creatives who bring an artistic eye to the project. We ensure that each room is functional and artistic, balanced and elegant.

Our clients call on us to design specialty rooms that mimic the design of a home, such as bespoke home theaters, wine cellars, kitchens, bathrooms, home spas, large walk-in closets, home offices, etc. We also design eco-friendly spaces at request, ensuring that the design maintains the same level of luxury and sophistication.

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Miguel Rueda Designs superyacht design studio is a full-service firm that specializes in architecture interior and interior design. Lead architect and designer Miguel Rueda envisioned every aspect of superyacht design projects, making him one of the best luxury yacht interior designers.

He oversees a team of international architects and designers in his studio Miguel Rueda Designs, creating innovative and cutting edge designs for Hollywood's elite, the Saudi royal family, and other dignitaries. Whether you want to renovate your yacht or are stepping into the luxury living yacht lifestyle, Miguel Rueda will bring your vision to reality. Contact the Miguel Rueda Designs team to discuss your project.

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Everyone knows that a yacht or superyacht is nothing without a luxury interior. Indeed, there’s now a whole range of interior designers who either specialize in or regularly create yacht interiors. So, how do you find the best projects? Here at Insplosion, we want to help. That’s why we’ve gathered a list of our top luxury superyacht interiors !

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Brigadoon | studio indigo.

Including the Brigadoon in this list is pretty mandatory. After all, this luxury yacht by Studio Indigo is an actual winner of the World Superyacht Awards 2019! Thus, this project is all about the grand but understated mid-century luxury decor. The flowers, the wood, and navy-colored details combine to make this into a pretty classic luxury boat interior. Indeed, it’s the beautiful and neutral harmony that truly takes this project to the next level.

Besides, it’s quite a practical design. As you can see, the bedrooms and closets are amazingly organized. It’s all about luxury, yes, but also about comfort and practicality. The high seas are no place for clutter, which can cause accidents in bad weather.

But, in contrast with the brown color palette, you have this lovely deck area. With its slightly japandi style influences, this is the perfect place to relax in at the end of a long day.

Aurora Borealis | Winch Design

The Aurora Borealis does justice to its namesake. Indeed, it is as white and bright of an interior as the aurora itself. However, there are all sorts of little decor elements which are reminiscent of the sea. Just notice the shell-shaped ashtray and sea-horse patterns on some of the pillows! Finally, the mid-century lighting really adds a nice touch to the ambiance.

But there’s much more to admire. How do you like the lovely art deco bar? The lines themselves almost remind you of corals and shells. And the airy, light decor is just as present in the dining and living areas. While just as luxurious, this interior is much different from the Brigadoon’s.

Finally, we’ll leave you with this gorgeous view of the yacht’s deck at night. Once again, the seatings and patterns are chosen to be evocative of the ocean. It’s as gorgeous of a yacht design as you could ask for.

Superyacht Forever | St. Corona Interiors

If you’re looking for something equally light, but much more sober, look no further than Superyacht Forever . This creation by St. Corona Interiors also follows a white color scheme, but the decor elements aren’t quite as feminine. There’s not as much art deco influence here. The lines are much cleaner and simpler, almost minimalist compared to the glamour of the previous project.

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The bar and living room area follow more or less the same route. Indeed, they favor light color schemes and clean, shapely lines. It’s all about practical luxury, functional without being quite minimalist.

Finally, we have the bedroom. While not opulent in the slightest, this room has the same sort of stylish beauty as the rest of the interior. Once again: you don’t want clutter on the high seas!

Logica | Martin Kemp Design

At last, we reach the Logica .  This project for a luxury yacht by Marin Kemp Design is everything our interior decor dreams are made of. Like the Aurora, it takes a much more art deco approach to superyacht interiors. The little metal details are just what we like to call luxury hardware!

The bedroom and living space designs follow very similar color schemes and strategies. Since you can’t have any clutter, it’s all about denoting luxury through the tiniest details.

Finally, you have the bathroom project, which is as light and gorgeous as the rest of the design. It’s a luxury bathroom through and through.

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This stylish yacht was designed to please rather than to impress. Teak brings a warmth to the interiors while the choice of colours and fabrics add a freshness. Together they combine to create contemporary, light-filled interior spaces which are both relaxing and stylish. The result is a beautiful and practical yacht interior which feels like a home on the sea – even in the world’s most remote places.

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Ever wanted to know what the inside of a private yacht looks like? Or wondered how designers squeeze a fully functioning, luxury home inside the cabin of a boat?

Step inside M.Y Brigadoon , a 36 metre long yacht designed by Studio Indigo and Nauta Yachts .

It's the first semi-custom 36m yacht from the Martinique line by Dutch builder Moonen, and the stunning design even won it the prestigious World Superyacht Awards, 2019. The yacht was designed to please rather than to impress.

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The owner wanted a boat with a steel hull for stability and comfort, and long-range cruising capacity for ‘go anywhere’ experiences.

In terms of exterior design, he wasn’t interested in trying to keep up with the latest fashions or a brash and boastful look. He wanted a classic, timeless and elegant yacht that would be stylish yet practical with a sense of identity and character. The interiors were to have an understated luxury that’s not too precious and can be enjoyed by all.

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Also on the wish list were plenty of shaded exterior areas, five cabins and a tender garage so that the decks would remain clean and uncluttered. A well-equipped galley on the main deck was a must, and the owner also wanted several spacious dining areas.

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While the boat was 80% built, the shipyard (Moonen) still allowed for a degree of personalisation. The bimini on the sun deck was replaced by a hard top, the Jacuzzi was removed and the dining table was enlarged so it could seat 16. The sun deck became a large convivial family space for lunch, drinks, parties and barbecuing.

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The upper deck lounge – dubbed the 'winter garden' – connects directly to the large outdoor dining space. Sliding glass doors give this space stunning 270° views, creating an open and light space that is perfect for either formal or informal dining and spending quality time with loved ones. Furniture is by David Linley, with an external carpet from Tim Page. Potted plants and custom art pieces add to the cosy, home-from-home feel, a breath of fresh air from the overly opulent interiors on traditional superyachts.

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The boat's general architecture and interior design were initially created by Nauta Design and offered the team at Studio Indigo a fantastic starting point to continue the look with carefully selected loose fixtures and fittings.

Studio Indigo wanted the interior to be comfortable and practical while also having some personality. And while they were keen to create a sense of the style and luxury usually associated with superyachts, they avoided anything that felt contrived or unnecessarily precious.

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In the main living area, Studio Indigo selected furniture from Holly Hunt and Giorgetti in neutral fabrics to show off the Le Manach fabrics from Pierre Frey. The colours in the cushions were then picked up in the bespoke silk rug woven specifically for the boat by Tufenkian.

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Tones of turquoise, aqua and ochre were used to give the space a warm and soothing ambience. Beautiful lamps created by Charles Paris in gunmetal and polished and brushed stainless steel are sculptural objects in their own right. Studio Indigo also designed the dining table in mirror-polished stainless steel, featuring woven metal trapped in between layers of glass.

Aside from the communal outdoor areas and lounges, there's also a particularly spacious, lavishly finished galley – a nod to the owner’s passion for cooking.

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There are four guest cabins on the lower deck, but the master bedroom sits on the main deck (the boat can sleep up to ten guests).

With spectacular panoramic views, the master suite features a woven leather tartan headboard, flanked by Charles Paris lamps with distinctive horizontal shades that pick up on the banded theme of the Rubelli fabric covering the walls.

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The master bedroom also has a generously sized walk-in wardrobe...

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... and a spacious en-suite bathroom with natural teak, white panels and basaltina stone.

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The en-suite guest cabins on the lower deck comprise two VIP cabins and two twin cabins, the latter of which have extra Pullman berths which make the bedrooms roomier.

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Each of the guest cabins on the lower deck were given their own colour scheme based on the horsehair fabric that was used to clad the walls – very practical, yet tactile and with a subtle shimmer that beautifully reflects light.

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Walls are complemented by woven leather from Lance in a 21st Century tartan, made especially for each cabin. To add a sense of luxury, Roman blinds were made with fabric from Hermès, Dedar and Tissus d’Hélène, while bedside lamps were sourced from Charles Paris, maintaining design continuity.

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Externally, each deck was colour coded using a range of fabrics by Evitavonni, resulting in each area having its own character and identity. Outdoor furniture from Summit was finished in a rich dark lacquer to complement the boat’s black accents within the superstructure.

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The boat's wide-body superstructure makes her feel like a much larger yacht, owed to the exterior design by Rene Van Der Velden, and the naval architecture by Diana Yachts.

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Together with a warm and comforting interior design that is flooded with natural light, the boat feels homely and like a home-from-home at sea.

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