France

Patrick Le Quément

The French shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4959" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gunboat (Company)">Gunboat</a> has announced the launch of the second hull of its Gunboat 80 catamaran series, the 24.65-metre yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13131" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Agave24.65m (80'10&quot;)Gunboat2024">Agave</a>. The carbon fibre sailing catamaran features exterior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6073" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Patrick Le Quément (Company)">Patrick Le Quément</a>, interiors from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chedal Anglay design (Company)">Chedal Anglay design</a> and naval architecture from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/39" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VPLP Design (Company)">VPLP Design</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311658/image/large-e298a59b38441f5802bb7d67709e8d58.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311658"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13131" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Agave24.65m (80'10&quot;)Gunboat2024">Agave</a> has been built for an experienced performance sailor who wanted a yacht with both solid sailing capabilities and a family cruising platform. The yacht is currently undergoing technical and sailing sea trials, with her equipment being tested, ahead of her delivery this summer. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311660/image/large-f3cf518bd6711a2f96fa5cb6852024ca.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311660">Agave’s layout features three VIP cabins, a twin cabin for children and separate quarters for three crew. The bridge deck living space is enormous, with excellent flow between aft cockpit and salon, and a service galley up with the working scullery and pantry down in the crew quarters for added privacy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311657/image/large-6e936058fdd2e3a626f277b56d69f840.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311657">The yacht has been designed for precision performance, engineered to sail at wind speed from a mere 5 knots of breeze and capable of top speeds over 30 knots. The custom spars package by Lorima features a 31-metre rotating mast, box boom with outriggers, longeron, and crossbeam - all constructed in pre-preg, autoclave cured, high modulus carbon fiber. The coachroof-stepped mast is positioned relatively further aft than previous <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4959" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gunboat (Company)">Gunboat</a> designs, for a more balanced sail plan and centre of gravity.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13131" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Agave24.65m (80'10&quot;)Gunboat2024">Agave</a> features lifting, retractable T-rudders designed to improve life at sea and at anchor, and offers the yacht a minimum draft of 1.3 metres, which will allow her to cruise in some of the world's most remote shallow water anchorages. In simulator testing with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/39" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VPLP Design (Company)">VPLP</a>, t-foils represent an advantage for cruising, to reduce pitching by around 30% in the Caribbean swell, while increasing average speeds.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13131" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Agave24.65m (80'10&quot;)Gunboat2024">Agave</a> features a custom metallic blue hull colour with a mirror finish.&nbsp;

Gunboat launches Agave yacht

Gunboat has launched its latest sailing catamaran, the 25m Agave.

Gunboat launches 25m sailing catamaran Agave

Launched earlier this year, the 24.65-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4959" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gunboat (Company)">Gunboat</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13129" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Highland Fling XVIII24.65m (80'10&quot;)Gunboat2023">Highland Fling XVIII</a> sailing yacht showcases a striking red profile and a highly customisable interior configuration.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291348/image/large-6207f5584c162b4dff32f890b8074d8c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291348">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13129" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Highland Fling XVIII24.65m (80'10&quot;)Gunboat2023">Highland Fling XVIII</a> sailing yacht boasts exterior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6073" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Patrick Le Quément (Company)">Patrick Le Quément</a>, while her interior is the work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chedal Anglay design (Company)">Chedal Anglay design</a> and her naval architecture stemmed from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/39" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VPLP Design (Company)">VPLP Design</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4959" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gunboat (Company)">Gunboat</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291347/image/large-1e3e6bb80f128f37f57ac9c5b39d0aa8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291347"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291353/image/large-714eec11b320b13302cc52609d765800.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291353"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291390/image/large-62f90c96ad42f69ab18680afc8785b17.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291390"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291391/image/large-986711f53e61bcfe87ebaef4be7873b8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291391"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291351/image/large-9c7bbdc6a7964d8ed987216bf1e329b5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291351">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4959" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gunboat (Company)">Gunboat</a> sailing yacht can accommodate up to eight guests across her four staterooms, with space for a crew of two members onboard, including the yacht’s captain. Displaying a streamlined silhouette, the sailing yacht boasts wraparound cabintop windows, with extensive windows lining her exterior, allowing a plethora of light to illuminate her interior. Showcasing a sleek profile, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13129" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Highland Fling XVIII24.65m (80'10&quot;)Gunboat2023">Highland Fling XVIII</a> yacht also displays an increased beam, ensuring more righting movement, enhancing her safety and racing performance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291350/image/large-fed3be7fa30020fdc92130a9ecbe8e8e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291350"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13129" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Highland Fling XVIII24.65m (80'10&quot;)Gunboat2023">Highland Fling XVIII</a> is the second largest yacht to be built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4959" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gunboat (Company)">Gunboat</a> to date and has been designed to optimise her racing ability. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4959" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gunboat (Company)">Gunboat</a> 80 model recently made her racing debut at the 33rd <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/179" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup - 2023">Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup</a> in September of this year, in Porto Cervo, Italy. &nbsp;On the third day, the sailing yacht achieved first place in the Multihull class, while she came second on the final day of the competition.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291358/image/large-693a10bc07faf54e54828b43d7880d35.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291358"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291343/image/large-29d232b6876eb4f36c070f1849cf7ade.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291343"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291361/image/large-b17ae3b3ba2ba8e01e3271d2edeb290c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291361"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291357/image/large-a2609d502cebcafe1b38d805181cf5b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291357">Co-founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/39" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VPLP Design (Company)">VPLP Design</a> Vincent Lauriot-Prevost commented on the yacht’s appearance and sailing ability, “We dictated length, freeboard, deck clearance and beam to create a sleek design with a high aspect ratio sailplan. We achieved an exciting design that is far lighter than other 80-footers with the same cruising ambitions."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291359/image/large-7f5612483a7a9a235c43cc7b09c93cd1.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291359"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291392/image/large-5ff53ff97e69d44181117483ab3fffc1.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291392"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291360/image/large-9e05ce72ebbb55773a7b3d14d1596afa.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291360"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291346/image/large-e030a28356fab09931007e627806611b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291346">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4959" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gunboat (Company)">Gunboat</a> 80 offers a customisable interior layout, housing a large master stateroom, while the remaining guest staterooms and ensuites are customisable depending on the owner’s desire. Showcasing a large saloon and aft cockpit, the sailing yacht provides guests with unobstructed panoramic views. The interior layout can be configured in new ways to accommodate the lifestyle of the owners, while her sleek and clean exterior is reflected in her interior design.

First look at the Gunboat Highland Fling XVIII sailing yacht 

Launched earlier this year, SuperYacht Times takes a look at the Gunboat Highland Fling XVIII sailing yacht’s exterior.

First look at the 25m Gunboat Highland Fling XVIII sailing yacht 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/39" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Peteghem Lauriot Provost (VPLP) (Company)">VPLP Design</a> has unveiled the new renderings for its 46-metre superyacht concept Aperio. The yacht whose name translates as ‘to reveal’ in Latin, is considered by the designers to be “a ship of two facets.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243396/image/large-07ac24ad779644256300ec2e59e5f7ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243396">The aluminium catamaran concept Aperio has a powerful appearance with a unique profile, with crisp lines that link the organic and the technical world. She was created by several architects and designers at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/39" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Peteghem Lauriot Provost (VPLP) (Company)">VPLP Design</a> in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6073" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Patrick Le Quément (Company)">Patrick Le Quément</a>. Her transformation from a powerful seagoing craft, to an autonomous floating island features an almost complete metamorphosis.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243395/image/large-fbadfbc5094104d44ff455b198915525.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243395">Aperio includes a structure that extends from each side while moored to create more space for her guests to enjoy. The afterdeck features a mobile platform which, when at anchor, lowers to create a Venetian bridge between the two hulls without hindering the access to either of the levels.“With each concept boat we try to push back the boundaries, break down the barriers, and imagine the future of sailing. This boat is a dream but she is nevertheless technically possible,” said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/39" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Peteghem Lauriot Provost (VPLP) (Company)">VPLP</a> designer Yann Prummel.Her unique twin-masted design also allows for the midships to be used in a truly innovative way. The wings, which are considered as almost twice as efficient as a traditional rig, are fully automated and do not require an experienced crew.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243394/image/large-bf6847c6c29ca1d7e38fea0f7a399259.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243394">The open flush deck of Aperio creates the central living area with four separate staterooms for up to 10 guests that are connected in the centre. Her overhead glass also illuminates her spacious main saloon and is inspired by the movement and physique of the manta ray.“At sea, the boat’s powerful physique expresses her desire for motion. She is very sculptural. The marvellous fluidity of the manta ray was the main influence for her design,” said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6073" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Patrick Le Quément (Company)">Patrick Le Quément</a>.Aperio is also equipped with a hybrid diesel electric propulsion system that provides a silent virtuous sail.&nbsp;

46m yacht concept Aperio by VPLP Design

VPLP Design has unveiled the new renderings for its 46m superyacht concept Aperio which translates as ‘to reveal’ in Latin.