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Kurt Wallaeys 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante Yachts (Company)">Deo Juvante Yachts</a> was founded by Belgian entrepreneur and sailor Thierry Verstraete, whose decades of adventure on land and at sea underpin the company’s philosophy. Rather than focusing solely on leisure yachting, the shipyard positions itself around a deeper concept: designing vessels for owners who view the sea as a place of discovery, learning and personal growth.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388340/image/large-268da4eeb43d8ac9b0e075889fc23113.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388340">The company’s ethos draws inspiration from the philosopher Baruch Spinoza, whose belief that freedom comes through understanding forms the basis of the brand’s guiding principle. At <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante Yachts (Company)">Deo Juvante</a>, knowledge, experience and technical expertise are considered essential ingredients in creating yachts capable of supporting genuine exploration.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388404/image/large-534195d5ead039b2a57e18f775788eb8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388404">Verstraete’s own journey reflects this mindset. The youngest of six children in a Belgian family, he developed an early taste for independence and adventure. After completing his military service, he pursued a career in logistics, founding a trucking company at the age of 23 that he would eventually grow into a network employing 350 people across seven locations. Alongside his business career, Verstraete pursued a wide range of demanding pursuits, from motorcycle and GT racing to long-distance sailing, including a solo Atlantic crossing aboard a 56-foot yacht.In 2019, he sold the logistics company and shifted his focus towards world cruising with his family. Together with his wife Lydivine and their children, he embarked on an extended voyage that took them across the Atlantic to the Caribbean, through the Panama Canal and onwards to destinations including Tahiti, New Zealand, Indonesia, Japan, Alaska and Canada.During these travels, the family lived aboard full time while homeschooling their children, but their education also extended ashore. The children attended local schools in Tahiti, New Zealand, Bali, a Japanese public school and in British Columbia, Canada. These experiences reinforced a central belief behind the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante Yachts (Company)">Deo Juvante</a> philosophy: a vessel can become a platform for education at every age, offering opportunities to learn from cultures, environments and experiences around the world.This immersive lifestyle at sea ultimately provided the inspiration for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante Yachts (Company)">Deo Juvante Yachts</a> – a brand built around the idea that yachts can function not only as vehicles for travel but as homes capable of supporting a truly global way of life.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388304/image/large-97f387afc1c9f6e5d2898521d255380b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388304">Designed for long-range livingDrawing on more than four decades of maritime experience, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante Yachts (Company)">Deo Juvante</a> fleet has been conceived with a focus on autonomy, reliability and real-world practicality. The designs are developed in collaboration with naval architecture firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LOMOcean Marine Ltd (Company)">LOMOcean</a>, whose expertise contributes to the vessels’ seaworthiness and performance.Across the range, particular emphasis is placed on redundancy, advanced electrical systems and sustainable technologies such as solar power and hybrid propulsion. These features allow the yachts to remain self-sufficient for extended periods while supporting modern communication systems that enable remote work, distance learning and continuous connectivity.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388305/image/large-a09ad6622f4cc4b29d150626f496f7d6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388305">The shipyard’s current portfolio reflects this exploration-driven philosophy. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante Yachts (Company)">Deo Juvante</a> C24 is a 24-metre catamaran designed to deliver stability and generous interior volume, making it well suited for extended cruising and life aboard. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante Yachts (Company)">Deo Juvante</a> M24 offers a monohull alternative with a hull form engineered to minimise pitch and roll, ensuring comfort even in demanding conditions. The Deo Juvante M26 extends the concept to 26 metres, combining long-range capability with increased onboard space and comfort.At the centre of the brand’s latest development, however, stands its most ambitious concept to date.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388309/image/large-b53bef328698198615de1ed8a3f5853e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388309">The TS40 – redefining the explorer yachtThe <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante Yachts (Company)">Deo Juvante</a> TS40 represents the flagship of the company’s vision for long-range exploration. Measuring 40 metres in length, the yacht introduces an advanced trimaran configuration developed in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LOMOcean Marine Ltd (Company)">LOMOcean</a> and interior designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kurt Wallaeys (Company)">Kurt Wallaeys</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388311/image/large-8e9a8e8d13c2ccc6553875b297b57153.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388311">This distinctive hull architecture lies at the heart of the TS40’s performance. The trimaran design delivers exceptional natural stability, improved manoeuvrability and enhanced seaworthiness, enabling the yacht to cruise comfortably at around 20 knots while maintaining the efficiency required for serious ocean passages. With a range exceeding 3,000 nautical miles and the ability to cover approximately 500 nautical miles within 24 hours, the TS40 combines speed, autonomy and safety in a platform designed for global exploration.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388314/image/large-1e3a8b9e9eb32deed91019a4e0b46a34.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388314">Rather than competing within an existing category, the TS40 represents the departure of an entirely new class of explorer yacht. By combining trimaran naval architecture with long-range capability and the comfort required for extended living aboard, the concept challenges conventional expectations of what an explorer yacht can be.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388405/image/large-0b19fdc29a6afd58ff95baf4d56e748c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388405">Beyond performance, the design places strong emphasis on life on board. The interior layout prioritises spaciousness, natural flow and long-term comfort, accommodating multiple guest cabins, dedicated crew quarters and a generous owner’s suite. The yacht’s propulsion systems have been engineered to minimise vibration and noise, ensuring a quiet and relaxed environment during extended voyages.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388312/image/large-deebbef7145c7da82a62949e47adb2ae.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388312"> Exterior spaces further reinforce the yacht’s explorer credentials. Expansive deck areas provide ample room for relaxation and operations, while optional features such as a helipad expand the vessel’s logistical capabilities. A special edition featuring an artistic exterior concept by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8649" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Florian & Michaël Quistrebert (Company)">Quistrebert Brothers</a>adds an additional layer of visual identity to the project.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388406/image/large-d554c943a912ae3ebc0328360443a899.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388406">Exploration without compromise Through the TS40 and its wider fleet, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante Yachts (Company)">Deo Juvante Yachts</a> seeks to champion a form of yachting centred on meaningful journeys rather than purely symbolic luxury. Drawing on real-life experience of global cruising, the shipyard’s designs focus on the qualities that matter most to long-distance travellers: safety, autonomy, efficiency and comfort.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388407/image/large-85ee2f2708bc07621e0a0a381d5266ae.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388407">For Thierry Verstraete, the goal is clear: to create yachts that allow owners to embrace the world beyond the horizon. In doing so, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante Yachts (Company)">Deo Juvante</a> aims to offer not simply a vessel, but a platform for a different way of life at sea.

The Deo Juvante Yachts story

Thierry Verstraete shares the story behind Deo Juvante Yachts explorers.

A philosophy of exploration: The story behind Deo Juvante Yachts

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante Yachts (Company)">Deo Juvante Yachts</a> has unveiled the first rendering of a new 40-metre explorer trimaran yacht concept, TS40. Conceived as a long-range trimaran, the project is intended to combine stability, speed and onboard comfort within a platform designed for extended global cruising.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385630/image/large-c15795ebd44f852c75024368b9dc651d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385630">Developed in collaboration with naval architecture studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LOMOcean Marine Ltd (Company)">LOMOcean</a> and interior designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kurt Wallaeys (Company)">Kurt Wallaeys</a>, TS40 t is designed to deliver increased natural stability and enhanced manoeuvrability when compared to conventional monohull explorer yachts. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385633/image/large-0ee918f3c52baa853350e7b9f66b9419.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385633"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385635/image/large-aa73e002f64ed26f715b035613617fe6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385635">The TS40 yacht prioritises open, flowing interior spaces and practical functionality for long voyages. Proposed accommodation includes several guest staterooms, dedicated crew quarters and a full-beam owner’s suite.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385636/image/large-652324d83580b916f2cebd084618c8fa.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385636">Particular attention has been paid to onboard comfort, with the propulsion and engineering systems specified to minimise vibration and noise during passage. Exterior features include expansive deck areas suited to expedition use, while optional elements such as a helipad further reinforce the yacht’s explorer credentials.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385629/image/large-3ca4d6a42e20f698bb38a362ed44d20c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385629"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385637/image/large-6900f2c303febb3bc6fdc8fd0f695dbd.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385637">According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante Yachts (Company)">Deo Juvante Yachts</a>, the TS40 yacht’s hull form is engineered to support cruising speeds of around 20 knots, while maintaining the efficiency required for ocean passages.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385638/image/large-bd5503757fe8ac4e295c46ec55d4f304.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385638">The TS40 trimaran is projected to offer a range in excess of 3,000 nautical miles, enabling long-distance and remote cruising. She can cover approximately 500 nautical miles within a 24-hour period, positioning the yacht as a fast-displacement explorer vessel. Next-generation propulsion systems are also proposed to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385632/image/large-3b528a670a051e40a5359434c649b2ae.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385632">

Deo Juvante unveils 40m TS40 explorer trimaran concept

Deo Juvante Yachts has unveiled the first rendering of a new 40-metre explorer trimaran yacht concept, TS40.

The 25.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa</a> explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante25.9m (84'12&quot;)Circa Marine2022">Deo Juvante</a> is for sale with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante Yachts (Company)">Deo Juvante Yachts</a>. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> was delivered in 2022. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363043/image/large-347d00b431cf11d7e3040cc6381a61ee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363043"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante25.9m (84'12&quot;)Circa Marine2022">Deo Juvante</a> features both exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LOMOcean Design Ltd (Company)">LOMOcean Design</a>, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kurt Wallaeys (Company)">Kurt Wallaeys</a>. She can accommodate six guests across four staterooms, as well as two crew members, including the captain. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363054/image/large-ee58ab91493a3bca69942bd4086ca0a9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363054"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363055/image/large-f870aae73dcd7fbc557799ac706bf725.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363055"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363057/image/large-980bd62b693f56a3f3b7ff88b6222e9e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363057">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> features a contemporary main saloon with ample seating for guests. Adjacent to the seating area is a generously sized dining table that can accommodate six. Large windows allow natural light to fill the space, enhancing the room's warm and welcoming atmosphere.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363063/image/large-841b59d4d4591624d28537273bfbcf8c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363063">Regarding accommodation, the ensuite master stateroom is located forward at the bow. Black-toned furnishings enhance the room’s sophisticated ambiance, while a well-placed sofa offers a comfortable space for the owner to relax in privacy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363088/image/large-4055ee864596f46382ba2d08948a6e46.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363088"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363091/image/large-fff9921ff03ea4617f5bd6b0863e867e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363091">Exterior features onboard the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/deo-juvante/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Deo Juvante for sale</a> include a spacious main aft deck with a generously sized dining table, ideal for alfresco dining. A large outdoor bar further enhances the space, making it well-suited for outdoor social gatherings. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante25.9m (84'12&quot;)Circa Marine2022">Deo Juvante</a> is also equipped with a kite sail designed to improve performance and enhance fuel efficiency. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363085/image/large-ce3a8bc8be0062b8bb83479de0005687.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363085">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/circa/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Circa yacht for sale</a> has an aluminium hull and superstructure. Performance-wise, she is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, which gives her a cruising speed of 11 knots and a top speed of 16 knots.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363042/image/large-1e267031dda7f366c47e4de5793706c6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363042">

26m Circa yacht Deo Juvante for sale

The 25.9-metre Circa motor yacht Deo Juvante is for sale with Deo Juvante Yachts.