The freshest new superyacht concepts for 2018 and beyond

Dragonfly

What is it?

Claydon Reeves’ 52 metre raised pilothouse sailing yacht design that uses organic curves in carbon and glass to mimic the compound eyes of a dragonfly.

Why we love it

It’s more than a (very) pretty hull. Sparked by an enquiry from a collector of modern sculpture, Dragonfly was developed from Claydon Reeves’ 46 metre Exo sailing yacht concept with Dykstra Naval Architects — the masters of making fantastical designs buildable. The main load bearing elements of the yacht would be built from a carbon monocoque space frame, like a modern motorbike, allowing for massive areas of glass. The light-flooded interior includes a split-level saloon and a beach club with a pop-out bathing platform.

50m Explorer

What is it?

A ten-guest, world-roaming concept from Design Unlimited, distinguished by its spectacular winter garden.

Why we love it

The forward portion of the main deck is given over to an owner’s suite lounge, with floor to ceiling glass on both sides and a retractable glass roof. The feeling of the environment ushered inside — particularly apt given the yacht’s raison d’etre as an explorer — is enhanced with a spa pool in this space, and green walls both here and in the similarly light filled saloon. The design is envisioned with hybrid propulsion and a 3,200 nautical mile range at 14 knots.

Burger 105

What is it?

A Luiz de Basto explorer yacht concept for the Burger Boat Company, the 105 Explorer is based on the recently delivered 31 metre Northland, also by de Basto.

Why we love it

The vertical bow and geometric lines give this yacht the tough looks of a go-anywhere explorer and allow for up to five cabins, including a main-deck master suite. The bathing platform expands with foldable sides, creating a great staging area for tenders and toys or even a meal by the water’s edge. At just 32 metres overall, this explorer packs a lot into a manageable size.

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