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At 163 feet (49.7 meters) in length, Meraki will soon take her owners and guests to some of the most remote places on earth. She will additionally pursue line honors at regattas. It’s thanks to one experienced owner who was hands-on in every aspect, Vitters Shipyard, and an all-star design team that includes two world-famousContinue Reading
PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: Guy Fleury Photography In the early-morning hours of December 5, one of the most famous sailing superyachts in the world quietly slipped out of a shed in The Netherlands. The relaunch of Ranger at Vitters Shipyard comes after what has been an extensive refit. Ranger, of course, is the famous replica ofContinue Reading
PHOTO: Tom van Oossanen If there’s one thing Vitters Shipyard hasn’t done in nearly 30 years in business, it’s maintain the status quo. Guided by a culture focused on giving owners exactly what they dream of, the Dutch builder thrives on creating high-tech solutions to realize them. We received a first-hand look at some ofContinue Reading
PHOTO: Facebook/Hoek Design Claasen Shipyards in The Netherlands has staked a reputation as a sailing-yacht builder. So has its sister company, fellow Dutch builder Vitters Shipyard. This makes it all the more interesting that the two yards collaborated on the build of a motoryacht. Specifically, they collaborated on a sailing-superyacht tender, christened Stargazer. Stargazer, aContinue Reading
With cruising a priority, a seasoned sailor has commissioned a classic performance ketch from Vitters. LOA: 164 feet (50 meters). Having some familiarity with Vitters’ projects, the owner decided to approach the Dutch shipyard. He already knew he wanted his new ketch built in The Netherlands, according to Vitters. The proverbial icing on the cakeContinue Reading
Having just had her mast stepped, Ribelle is steadily approaching completion in the coming weeks. Vitters Shipyard placed the sailing superyacht aboard a transport ship yesterday, marking a busy month of activity for the project. Indeed, just three weeks ago, Ribelle peeked out from her shed at Vitters’ headquarters in Zwartsluis, The Netherlands. The builderContinue Reading