Vitters Shipyard

We delivered 50m classic ketch Meraki. Meraki is the next step in the development of traditional yachts, setting a new standard for quality, design and sailing performance. After a successful maiden voyage, she arrived in Palma. We wish Owners, crew fair winds.

Over the years we have done extensive testing on the V-furl and V-drum. We have carefully implemented changes and improved the safety and the ease of handling sails. See V-furl and V-drum system onboard Anatta (ex. Aglaia) (from 00:25 & from 03:08): youtube.com/watch?v=G6Uo5F…

Vitters introduced the first ever below deck headsail drum and furler for hands-off operation on SY Anatta (ex. Aglaia). This system increases the yachts' performance and sail changes take place quickly and easily whilst reducing energy consumption of rulers, winches and feeders.

To maximise the yacht’s performance, we have developed the Ultral concept where we add aluminium only there where it adds to strength. We make use of finite element analysis and strength calculations. We are building a 55+ metre ultralight yacht on which we implement this concept

During these uncertain times of Covid-19, our production team never stopped working on our on-hand projects. In our main construction hall, the hull of the 56 m. Frers Design slowly starts taking shape and our refit project is entering her final stages of (re)construction.

Fact of the day: This year 30 years ago, Jan Vitters started Vitters Shipyard. The eponym of the company started with the construction of Motor Yacht hulls, but eventually expanded to fully outfitted Sailing Yachts, the first being the 160 ft. Thalia. #FactFriday

2/2 We believe we will get through this by working together and supporting each other. We will contribute as much as we can to make it happen. With love and patience, nothing is impossible.

1/2 In these unprecedented times, our thoughts also go out to the crew on yachts around the world, that are unable to move and cannot be reunited with their families. We wish them lots of patience, courage and good health!

Missy, Skippered by Matt McKeon, won the first race in the Privateers Class of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua. She and her crew showed an excellent performance. superyachtchallengeantigua.com/perfect-cockta…

Starting today, four of our yachts will participate in the 2020 Superyacht Challenge Antigua. Instead of focussing on one overall winner, the Challenge rewards class winners with barrels of rum. Definitely different than the usual. We wish all participants a lot of fun.

This would definitely make a great scene: Perfect Yachts for the New James Bond Movie "No Time to Die" boatinternational.com/yachts/editori…

Proud to see our yachts Svea, G2, Missy and Lionheart (@claasenshipyard) compete in the Superyacht Challenge Antiqua next week. Best of luck to all!

We are happy to see Ghost return to The Superyacht Cup Palma for the first time since 2007. We look forward to her participation in this year's SYC. Also, we're proud to announce that @VittersService is a Silver Partner of The Superyacht Cup Palma 2020.

Congratulations to Adèle and her crew for reaching 2nd place overall in the New Zealand Millennium Cup Regatta. What an amazing performance! #VittersShipyard #Adele #Hoekdesign #NewZealand #MillenniumCup #Superyacht #Regatta #Sailing

This week our 55 m yacht Adèle will come in action during the New Zealand Millennium Cup. We wish her the best of luck! #VittersShipyard #Hoekdesign #NewZealand #MillenniumCup #Superyacht #Regatta #Sailing

S/Y Meraki ready to be launched. Naval architecture by Hoek Design Interior design by Rhoades Young Photo by Guy Fleury #Vittersshipyard #Meraki #Sailingyacht #Navalarchitecture #Hoekdesign #Rhoadesyoung

S/Y Meraki on her way to the launching site. Naval architecture by Hoek Design Interior design by Rhoades Young Photo by Guy Fleury #Vittersshipyard #Meraki #Sailingyacht #Navalarchitecture #Hoekdesign #Rhoadesyoung

S/Y Meraki showing herself to the world. Naval architecture by Hoek Design Naval Architects Interior design by Rhoades Young Photo by Guy Fleury #Vittersshipyard #Meraki #Sailingyacht #Navalarchitecture #Hoekdesign #Rhoadesyoung

S/Y Meraki in our shed at the break of dawn, waiting to be transported. Naval architecture by Hoek Design Naval Architects Interior design by Rhoades Young Photo by Guy Fleury #Vittersshipyard #Meraki #Sailingyacht #Navalarchitecture #Hoekdesign #Rhoadesyoung

Seeing our 46 m (151 ft) sloop Unfurled roaming the clear blue oceans is truly a beautiful sight. What do you think? Photo by @yacht_shot #FrersDesign #VittersShipyard #Vitters #Unfurled #Sailing #SailingYacht #YachtDesign #NavalArchitecture #Maritime #BlueOcean