Project 3097

Progressing under the build name ‘Project SY 07’ and commissioned by an experienced yachtsman, this luxurious 53m sloop-rigged sailing superyacht will carry a premium design pedigree with naval architecture and exterior design by Dykstra Naval Architects, and an interior by Vripack.

The yacht’s design will see her able to confidently embark on long-range world-wide cruising, and offer a sailing performance fitting the occasional superyacht regatta participation in style.

The naval architecture focuses on optimised hydrodynamics, refined geometry and careful weight control to ensure strong performance across a broad wind range. The design is characterised by a pilot cutter–inspired hull form with a generous aft overhang, giving the yacht a dynamic yet timeless profile under sail.

The deck layout, woodwork and panelling draw inspiration from the golden age of sailing in the early 20th century, combining classic detailing with contemporary execution. She is arranged to encourage shared sailing experiences, equally suited to an engaging afternoon sail as to more extended passages. Her deck layout is both functional and socially oriented, focused on the owner/helmsman and his family.

A lightship displacement of 230t is the target, with a gross tonnage of 253. Project SY 07 will have a telescopic lifting keel that will extend her draft from 4.5m to 6.9m, and a mast that stands just under 62.5m tall – the Panamax limit, carrying a total 1,200sqm of sail. The sail plan itself features a square-top mainsail, reefed by a slab boom system.

The keel laying for SY 07 will take place in January 2027, with delivery planned for early February 2029. The yacht will be built to Lloyd’s Classification and flagged with the Cayman Islands.