Finnish builder Baltic Yachts has announced a construction milestone for its 37-metre custom cruising sloop. The hull has been successfully demoulded at the yard's Jakobstad facility, with delivery expected in autumn 2026.
A high-performance, bluewater cruiser, Malcolm McKeon is responsible for the yacht's naval architecture and exterior styling, while interiors are the work of Adam Lay Studio. The design brief focused on extensive family cruising with an emphasis on "safe and reliable systems using well-proven technologies".
"This design features an all-carbon structure, a telescopic keel, a fixed Bimini and a generous sail plan, ensuring excellent all-round sailing performance," explained Malcolm McKeon. "The contemporary exterior styling maximises the use of glass in the superstructure, creating a light and open interior with 360-degree views from the all-glass deckhouse."
Interiors are yet to be revealed, though designer Adam Lay did mention that the living spaces will be "modern [and] nature-inspired", defined by clean lines and muted wood tones. He continued: "Contrasting textural fabrics will form part of the carefully balanced aesthetic, with practicality and longevity kept in mind for relaxed family cruising."
The contract for the custom build was announced in June 2024, at which time Henry Hawkins, executive VP at Baltic Yachts, said: "This commission plays to Baltic Yachts’ key strengths. We have delivered 12 yachts over 100ft [30 metres] LOA in the last 10 years, all within their contractual weight targets, within their original budget and on average within a week of their contractual delivery dates. A track record of which we are very proud."
Baltic Yachts also recently completed an eight-month "transformational refit" of the 53.9-metre Baltic 175 Ravenger, the world’s largest carbon composite sloop.
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