The new yacht builder Stratos, which has been founded by Bas Lengers, CEO of Lengers Yachts, has just unveiled its first model, the 15-metre Dutch Built 50. 
Stratos has been conceived to create unique, quality vessels with exceptional seakeeping capabilities. Bas Lengers pours 40 years of international nautical experience into this unique vessel. He commented; “I felt the 50 foot category needed a tough, resiliently robust vessel, one that is truly seaworthy and built to superyacht standards. A yacht that could cruise with ease even in the toughest of weather conditions: an SUV on water.”
The Dutch Built 50 can reach speeds of up to 36 knots in speed and has been created in collaboration with the Dutch yacht designer Bernd Weel and Sea Level naval architects. “I am very excited about this project, as the engineering goes way beyond the current superyacht standards,” states Jeroen van der Knaap, designer at Sea Level.
In order to make the yacht as strong and robust as possible a special grid has been designed, and the hull is constructed out of extra dense, high-end composite materials, with its structure created using lightweight carbon. As a result, the center of gravity is low, which contributes to the stability and unique sailing abilities of the vessel. The incredibly high-quality build has resulted in the yacht being awarded a CE class A rating, meaning it can handle winds of over Beaufort Force 8 and waves above 4 meters. A remarkable achievement for the concept.
There are large windows in the hull, giving the guests the feeling of connectivity with the water. The team has been working for over a year to fully engineer the Dutch Built 50, with Lengers noting that the "hardtop alone took over a year of research and engineering." The unique hardtop is built from carbon, with an automated sunroof.
Every possible need has been considered, with most flawlessly incorporated into the design and specially fitted for the concept. One sees this evidently reflected in the indestructible stainless steel wet bar and the ergonomic pilot seats with shock absorption, ensuring you can sail in the roughest waves with utmost comfort and ease.
Stratos offers customisation of the exterior with a range of 25 different colours, with both metallic and non-metallic options. The exterior cushions and teak can also be customised and owners can also personalise the interiors with three different colour schemes. There is also a superyacht option available with the option of a hydraulic submersible swim platforn.
“Stratos is for those who want the best of the best”, says Lengers. “In terms of service, we also want to achieve this. In doing so, we will go beyond standards and offer extraordinary services that will provide customers a worry-free experience. So that they can focus on what truly counts: enjoying the trhill of cruising on the open waters.”
Lengers added; “Truly everything has been thought of, with all elements flawlessly realised — no compromises are made. Stratos does not do mass production, which will result in building a limited number of yachts each year to ensure we adhere to our strict quality standards. We will not work under time pressure: all yachts will be built to perfection, making them the finest yachts in their class, with every detail having been carefully considered.” She has a nautical range of 400 to 450 miles.