This Rugged New 50-Foot Yacht Can Handle Waves of up to 13 Feet
Stratos Yachts’ newest fleet member is proof that not all yachts are created equal.
Christened simply Dutch Built 50, the 50-footer is described as an “SUV of the seas” and has exceptional seakeeping abilities.
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“I can say with complete confidence that the Stratos Dutch Built 50 is the most seaworthy vessel in its class,” Bas Lengers, the founder of the Dutch yard, said in a statement.
The newcomer, which was unveiled in December 2022, debuted at this year’s Masters Expo in the Netherlands. It cruised from the Stratos shipyard in Lelystad to the city of Amsterdam for the event but is well-equipped to handle longer, more challenging voyages.
Lengers penned the DB50 in partnership with Dutch designer Bernd Weel, while Dutch firm Sea Level took care of the engineering. The yacht features an extra-dense composite hull and a lightweight carbon superstructure that gives it a low center of gravity for increased stability on the seas. The bow is carefully designed to break away spray water, too. As such, the 50-footer comfortably handles waves above 13 feet and gale-force wind. It also has an impressive top speed of 36 knots and a range of up to 450 nautical miles.
This floating SUV is by no means short on luxury, though. The yard says the interior is “supercar GT quality.” The cruiser even has a carbon hardtop and an automated sunroof like your favorite Ferrari. (The glitzy feature reportedly took a year of research and engineering to complete.) Up top, the sports ergonomic pilot seats with shock absorption and an “indestructible” wet bar. Below deck, the light and airy living quarters are equipped with spacious cabins for up to four guests.
To top it off, the craft can be tailored to each owner’s tastes and proclivities. There are 25 different hues for the exterior and three colorways for the interior. The exterior cushions and teak decking can also be customized. You can even opt to add a hydraulic swim platform if you so desire.
“In terms of service, we will go beyond the expected standards and offer services that will provide owners a complete care-free experience,” adds Stratos brand manager Paul Verheij. “So that they can focus on what truly counts: enjoying the thrill of getting the most out of their Stratos experience.”
Sounds like the only hard part will be settling on a colorway.
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