Photo: Langan Design Partners/ Rockport Marine
In many regards, today's world is governed by conformity, but there are some niches that stray away from the norm, and one of them is the superyacht industry. In the superyacht realm, imagination can run wild, and with help from experienced designers, prospective owners can truly fulfill their dreams. More so when you are a seasoned yacht owner and know exactly what you want.
Project Ouzel, whose construction is currently underway, is set to become the dream sailing superyacht of some highly experienced owners, who had previously owned a 64-foot yacht built by renowned Baltic Yachts. When these folks knew they wanted a new watercraft to explore the world's oceans, they decided to have it built in New England, USA, a region recognized for its sailing expertise and fine craftsmanship.
The Maine-based Rockport Marine shipyard is building their dream vessel, a custom 95-foot (29-meter) sailing superyacht, which the owners plan to use for exploratory cruising, coastal cruising, and possibly regattas. MCM Newport is supervising the build process.
Details on the new project are rather scarce for the time being, but the few renderings that were released are enough to infer that it will boast the timeless elegance of a more classic style of yachting.
Designed with the owners' needs and future plans in mind, Project Ouzel looks like a classic yacht, but it is actually a modern interpretation of the classic pilothouse cutter design. Its hull harmoniously blends classic and contemporary lines drawn by Langan Design Partners.
"This couple had some serious sailing experience, an excellent eye for aesthetics, and a desire to build in New England. Not a request one turns down," says Tom Degremont of Langan Design Partners.
For the construction of the hull, Rockport Marine will use cold-molded wood techniques and will combine both traditional and modern materials, like Douglas fir and western red cedar. For the midsection of the vessel, the shipyard will also use carbon fiber to provide strength, reduce weight, reduce the volume of the internal structure, and thus allow for larger tanks.
The styling of the superstructure and hull, the modern underbody with a generous 12-foot (3.65-meter) draft keel, and the low-profile deckhouse create a well-balanced ship with simple, sleek lines. Moreover, the elongated overhangs make the yacht appear long and slender, while also giving it a sporty, dynamic appearance.
Mark Whiteley Design will take care of the interiors of Project Ouzel, which will boast an aesthetic characterized by elegance and calmness, with brightly painted upper panels, mahogany furniture, and a mix of modern and traditional design features. In terms of layout, all we know is that it will be functional and practical.
The Project Ouzel sailing yacht will be equipped with an EPA Tier-3 compliant 400 horsepower engine that will ensure a range of over 1,000 miles while cruising at 10 knots. A state-of-the-art hydraulic power pack fed by a 48V battery bank and backed up by a 32kW generator will also be part of the build.
The Maine-based Rockport Marine shipyard is building their dream vessel, a custom 95-foot (29-meter) sailing superyacht, which the owners plan to use for exploratory cruising, coastal cruising, and possibly regattas. MCM Newport is supervising the build process.
Details on the new project are rather scarce for the time being, but the few renderings that were released are enough to infer that it will boast the timeless elegance of a more classic style of yachting.
Designed with the owners' needs and future plans in mind, Project Ouzel looks like a classic yacht, but it is actually a modern interpretation of the classic pilothouse cutter design. Its hull harmoniously blends classic and contemporary lines drawn by Langan Design Partners.
"This couple had some serious sailing experience, an excellent eye for aesthetics, and a desire to build in New England. Not a request one turns down," says Tom Degremont of Langan Design Partners.
For the construction of the hull, Rockport Marine will use cold-molded wood techniques and will combine both traditional and modern materials, like Douglas fir and western red cedar. For the midsection of the vessel, the shipyard will also use carbon fiber to provide strength, reduce weight, reduce the volume of the internal structure, and thus allow for larger tanks.
The styling of the superstructure and hull, the modern underbody with a generous 12-foot (3.65-meter) draft keel, and the low-profile deckhouse create a well-balanced ship with simple, sleek lines. Moreover, the elongated overhangs make the yacht appear long and slender, while also giving it a sporty, dynamic appearance.
Mark Whiteley Design will take care of the interiors of Project Ouzel, which will boast an aesthetic characterized by elegance and calmness, with brightly painted upper panels, mahogany furniture, and a mix of modern and traditional design features. In terms of layout, all we know is that it will be functional and practical.
The Project Ouzel sailing yacht will be equipped with an EPA Tier-3 compliant 400 horsepower engine that will ensure a range of over 1,000 miles while cruising at 10 knots. A state-of-the-art hydraulic power pack fed by a 48V battery bank and backed up by a 32kW generator will also be part of the build.
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