There are many options on the market offering the chance to find an incredible yacht that you will ultimately be happy with, but nothing trumps a bespoke yacht specifically designed for your needs. Whether it’s a fully custom or semi-custom build, the choices are endless. Let us explore some of the options available and how you can achieve a truly individual and ultimately personalised yacht.
DESIGN IDEAS
The first step to creating your bespoke yacht is to collate your design ideas. You may have preferences for hull designs, how the helm is laid out, how many bedrooms are required or specific entertainment area needs. Much as if you are designing a home from the ground up, the same principles can be applied to designing your yacht. Ultimately, whatever design you seek, collaborating with experienced professionals who can guide you to bring your design ideas together while undertaking the project management aspect will ensure the best outcome.
INTERNAL AESTHETICS
When considering internal aesthetics, it is not only about the final “look” but also about the comfort levels you are seeking. You can choose to have complete built-in furnishings, or perhaps you prefer a more lavish layout with selected individual furniture pieces secured to the floor to give a less ship-like appearance. Anything is possible with the right team behind you. Your wants, needs and desires for the perfectly appointed yacht can all be achieved. It is simply a matter of conveying those needs and allowing a professional to show you the many ways in which they can be realised.
EXTERNAL AESTHETICS
Your yacht is not only required to be comfortable to suit your needs on the inside, but the exterior also needs that wow factor that will make boarding your vessel an absolute pleasure. Consider whether you prefer hard roof options or shades for your deck entertainment area. Would you like your hull to be a statement piece colour-wise or something a little more subtle? Given the multitude of options available, it is advisable to partner with an expert such as Simpson Marine to help guide you with your vision and achieve the ultimate bespoke yacht that mirrors your vision. After all, you are investing in a masterpiece of the seas, so need to be sure she is also admired from afar.
PRACTICAL NEEDS
Designing a yacht is not only about looks, the practical side of things is just as important. For example, ensuring your helm is well laid out and functional, your engine area is discrete yet accessible, and boarding and embarking is easy for your guests are just some of the more practical considerations that will ensure that your yacht not only looks amazing but also functions beautifully. After all, a truly functional space will add to the comfort levels of all on board, from the most important guests to the captain and crew.
THE WOW FACTOR
We have covered some of the more basic areas of consideration when designing your yacht, but what about the wow factor? This is where a professional team can help create a perfectly bespoke vessel for you. The multitude of options available to personalise a vessel can be worked through only when a true understanding of what you wish to achieve has been relayed. For example, do you want to have jet skis onboard? Are you looking for an indoor/outdoor entertainment area? Do you wish to have crew quarters and service areas completely hidden from guests to give that true luxury hotel feel, or are you seeking a more relaxed environment with self-catering facilities? These are just some suggestions of what can be brought to the table when going through your ideas to achieve the yacht of your dreams.
AVAILABLE BESPOKE OPTIONS
Outside of any regulatory or safety constraints, the options to customise your vessel are seemingly endless. With enough inspiration and creative thinking, almost anything is possible when you design your own bespoke yacht. Think big and bring your ideas to our team, who will work with you to bring the yacht of your dreams to life right before your eyes. Everything from a retracting transom deck to an onboard spa or even a helipad or garage for your tender can be incorporated into your design. No idea is too big or too small when considering how to fit out your private yacht.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
As with all types of construction, effective project management plays a large part in successful and timely completion. Partnering with a proven yacht specialist will provide you with access to the best in industry shipbuilders, marine carpenters, and interior designers, to name just a few of the professions required to create your custom-built dream vessel. You may wish to undertake a semi-custom build, which minimises design needs due to starting from a proven platform base. This approach will benefit from experienced project management as the finishing touches will require multiple skilled trades working in unison to complete the build successfully.
THE LITTLE TOUCHES
While we have concentrated on the big-ticket items such as hull design and construction, let’s look at the more fun touches that truly personalise a vessel. Adding personalised or embossed fittings, selecting soft furnishings that reflect the overall chosen personality of your yacht and including little touches such as monogrammed cushions or custom-engraved glassware will always provide that added touch of class and exclusivity to the experience of being aboard your bespoke vessel. This is your opportunity to create a flamboyantly fabulous or elegantly appointed high-class environment. A truly one-of-a-kind space is at your fingertips.
SOURCING AN APPROPRIATE PARTNER
It is clear that to complete your custom-built vessel, an appropriate partner will need to be engaged to coordinate and project manage for you. No matter how many contacts you may have in the marine industry, the sheer volume of assessment, supervision and contractual navigation involved means it will be a full-time job if you do not have an experienced and proven partner to manage the project on your behalf. This is where Simpson Marine comes into their own. With a proven service record of working with countless clients over the years, Simpson Marine is a market leader in assisting people to achieve their bespoke yacht dreams. We carefully and precisely ensure every facet of your build from concept to launch.
THE MAIDEN VOYAGE
The maiden voyage is an important part of the yacht-building process as this is the very first time your boat will enter the water, and as part of this time-honoured custom and tradition, she will require christening. You may choose to break a champagne bottle on the bow and serve it in celebration to your selected onboard guests, or you may choose to celebrate as part of the maiden voyage whilst you marvel at the gloriousness of your vision becoming a reality. It truly is one of life’s great pleasures to enjoy a yacht that caters to your every need.
CONTACT US
Ultimately, your bespoke vessel is precisely that. Individualised and personalised to your specific requirements. Enjoy the perfectly matched yacht to your tastes and needs while revelling in the sumptuous comfort you have created for enjoyment on the high seas. It is a journey well worth the effort. Please do not hesitate to contact us at Simpson Marine. We will happily address questions or comments and offer any open, friendly advice and guidance you need. Bon Voyage!
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