There’s some irony when it comes to looking at the hottest interior design trends for custom sailing yachts: much of the inspiration for today’s designs draw from the past – combined with modern innovation. Interior designs that emphasize simplicity, balance, and natural materials are hardly revolutionary.  Quite the opposite.  But there is a new take and balance between old and new, iconic and innovative, that seems to provide the perfect balance for creating incredible interior spaces. We’re exploring the top 7 trends in custom yacht design for 2023.   Natural Light and Connection Between Interior and Exterior Spaces The […]

As Cirrus nears her launch over at James Betts Enterprise —expected in July of 2023—we’re revisiting her conception to explore why she is what she is, and how her various characteristics fit the mission we defined with her owners during the design process. A Fanciful Start Typical of our projects, we are deeply involved with our clients through the design phases and build process, achieving the finest detail, to assure that we deliver exactly the boat they dream of. For Cirrus, this involved a few twists and turns, as the clients’ desires evolved during the design cycle. It was very […]

  The Signature Series Thirty-Eight embodies the timeless elegance of classic sailboat design with the added convenience and performance features of modern technology. The hull is a masterpiece of form and function, inspired by the classic “knockabout” lines and re-imagined with a more deliberate execution. The assertive spoon bow and graceful counter make the boat stand out on the water, while the signature elliptical transom displays a distinctive and marked tumble-home shape that adds to the boat’s sleek and stylish appearance. Sailing is effortless with the Signature Series thirty-eight, thanks to its long waterline, modern bulb keel, and sleek spade rudder. […]

  Luxury and Adventure Elevated The idea for Canopy began with the client’s initiative to reimagine the historic fire towers of the American West with a modern, sustainable dwelling design that creates the experience of floating above the trees and offers unbridled views and connection to nature and the surrounding landscape. The project was commissioned by outdoor recreation specialist Via Ferrata Works on behalf of the owner of an iconic and sprawling historic ranch located on the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains on the Colorado, New Mexico border. The mandate was to establish distinctive overnight guest accommodations that […]

Rudyard Kipling said, “a man can never have too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition.”  Clearly, he never spent enough time with boat owners, because gadgets and gear are a blatant omission from that list. As boat designers, we’re frequently bombarded with the same question this time of year: what gift do you get for the boat owner with everything?  We of all people recognize that there is no limit to the number of toys and gadgets that can be crammed into every last square inch of deck and storage space.  However, in the competitive world […]

We were saddened to learn the news from the Caribbean last March—while racing in St. Maarten’s Heineken Regatta, Isobel, our 75-foot fast cruiser built by Brooklin Boat Yard in 2011, lost her rig following a hardware failure, and after some kinks with insurance, spent the spring on the hard in Simpson’s Bay after her second owner stepped away from her. We’re really happy to know that Isobel has found herself in good hands and back in Maine, where her proud new owner will give her the refit she needs, along with a shiny new spar. The first step was a […]