VMG 40' 2023
Hull length: 11,95 m Beam max: 4,30 m
Displacement: 5800 kg Draft: 1,70 m or 2,20 m
Upwind sail area: 85.7 m2
Material: plywood, epoxy, fibreglass or linen
Distinctive features: ocean cruiser in kit form
A fast and spacious cruiser available in kit form for amateur construction. From a simple structured hull to a complete and comfortable boat, the modular kit allows you to choose where to start the adventure.
Inspired by the latest hull shapes used in ocean racing, it is an extrapolation of the current scows, without being extreme for a smooth passage through rough seas. The interior space benefits directly from this new type of hull with volumes superior to the competition. The large openings on the roof bring a lot of light and offer a panoramic view on the outside.
This project is well advanced but currently on stand-by. It's an excellent basis for a new project.
Scow 40' 2023
Hull length: 11,95 m Beam max: 4,30 m
Displacement: 6100 kg Draft: 1,70 m or 2,20 m
Upwind sail area: 85.7 m2
Material: plywood, epoxy, fibreglass or linen
Distinctive features: ocean cruiser in kit form
Designed in parallel with the VMG 40', this ocean cruiser scow has the same kit principle. It is designed for amateur builders or yards that don't want to invest in expensive tools.
This original yacht stands out from the competition with her large deck, spacious cockpit and king-size sundeck forward. Inside, the volume is impressive. It can accommodate up to 4 double cabins and a huge saloon. This powerful hull allows you to cover long distances quickly and comfortably.
This project is currently on stand-by. It's an excellent basis for a new project.
IMOCA 2021
Hull length: 18.28 m LOA: 20.12 m
Draft : 4.50 m
Displacement : 8'000 kg
Upwind sail area: 255 m2
Material: carbon
In 2021, we had the opportunity to work on the development of an foiling IMOCA, with the Vendée Globe 2024 as our target.
Unfortunately, the project didn't come to fruition, but it did give us a good understanding of these machines and foilers in general.
With each new generation of boats, progress is meteoric, but a solid foundation has been laid that could be adapted to other oceanic projects (mini-transats or Class 40s, for example).
Layline 28 2020
Hull length : 8.50 m LOA: 10.70 m
Beam : 6.50 m
Draft: 0.20 m / 2.00 m
Light ship displacement : 450 kg Sailing displacement : 830 kg
Upwind sail area : 72.50 m2 Downwind: 102 m2
The M2 Speed Tour is a particularly dynamic circuit raced on M2 catamarans. These boats offer great performances, but date from 2004 and are no longer built.
The LL28 was designed to fit into the current circuit without destabilizing it. It incorporates the elements that have made this class so successful, and is a boat that performs well in Lake Geneva airs and is accessible to amateur crews. This project could easily be updated or adapted to new requirements.
TSB48 "True sailing boat 48" 2019
LOA: 15.50 m LWL: 14.60 m Beam: 4.60 m
Lightship displacement : 8'850 kg Draft : 3.50 - 1.50 m
Upwind sail area: 126 m2 Downwind sail area: 223 m2
Material: glass - foam core - epoxy carbon mast
Engine: 55 cv (option 75 cv) Fuel: 600 l Water: 400 l
The TSB48 project was born under the impulse of a passionate regatta sailor.
"She is a high-performance yacht that favours comfort at sea, as well as at anchor with a draft of 1.5 m, keel up".
Inside, her deck saloon offers a breathtaking view. A chart table at the front of the saloon provides a panoramic view.
Her design reflects the key factors of success of ocean racing boats. The technical choices aim at lightness and ease of maintenance, without neglecting the design.
Unfortunately, this project never came to fruition, but the foundations of an ideal cruiser have been laid and can be updated.
Lake Geneva Catamaran M1 2017
Hulls length : 10.85 m (35') LOA: 13.2 m Beam (overall beam) : 7.0 m (10 m) Mast height : 20.50 m Displacement : 900 kg Draft : 0.20 m / 2.1 m Upwind sail area : 98 m2 Foils type : 4P (adjustable cant)
This 35-foot catamaran project was developed in 2017 at a time when the D35 was looking for its successor.
At the time, foilers were still in their very beginning, and flying in very light winds was in its infancy. The choice of this foil configuration made it easy to sail in archimedean or foiler mode without requiring any modifications.
At the time of this project, aerodynamics were already at the heart of our concerns.
Volvo Ocean Race - Designs 1 & 2 2017
Design 1: LOA: 11.85 m Hull length: 10.85 m Beam: 7.00 m
Displacement : 900 kg Draft : 2.10 m Upwind sail area: 85 m2
Material: carbon - nomex - epoxy
Design 2: LOA: 11.85 m Hull length: 11.85 m Beam: 8.50 m
Displacement : 750 kg Draft : 2,10 m Upwind sail area: 90 m2
Material: carbon - nomex - epoxy
Two visions of the future foiling multihull for the design competition for the In-Port Series of the Volvo Ocean Race.
Proposal n°1: A state of the art 35' feet flying catamaran performing in Archimedean and Foiling. Therefore, this boat is somehow a “3 in 1” boat that is compliant with the specificity of being a full foiling boat on short In-Port Series, an exciting one design boat for long distance racing and a boat that can deal with very light winds encountered on some lakes.
Proposal n°2: A new type of 39‘ catamaran, light and efficient with a twin rig with soft wing sails. The hulls are limited to the strict buoyancy requirement to maintain the boat afloat when not foiling. The overall flight stability is clearly enhanced as the distance between the main foil and the rudder is maximum.
Classe 9.50 2017
LOA: 9,50 m Beam max: 3,70 m
Displacement: 2700 kg Draft : 2,40 m
Upwind sail area: 80 m2
Material: glass - Airex - epoxy
In 2017, interest in an intermediate boat between the Mini Transat and the Class 40 came up again and again. Several initiatives to create a Class 950 were launched, but at the time the momentum was too marginal to take hold.
Today, under the impetus of a number of major players, a 30-foot class has been created, with the aim of boosting short-handed racing and creating large fleets for flagship regattas.
This project could easily be brought up to date. An amateur kit-built version could even see the light of day if demand becomes clearer.
The VMG 730 is a one-design project developed in 2015. As the Surprise was running out of steam, its aim was to take the concept that had made it such a success and update it. Central to the concept was the priority of reducing the number of crew.
The project did not see the light of day in this form, but the FD75S is a slightly toned-down version that proved to be very fast and a potential successor to the Surprise. Unfortunately, the Covid years put a stop to its development.
VMG 730 2015
LOA: 7,30 m Beam max: 2,50 m
Displacement : ~750 kg Draft: 1,95 - 0.50 m
Upwind sail area: 48 m2
Material: glass - Airex - epoxy
VMG 1000 2015
LOA: 10,00 m Beam max: 2,70 m
Displacement : ~2000 kg Draft : 2,10 m
Upwind sail area: 65 m2
Material: glass - epoxy - Airex and carbon reinforcements
Distinctive feature: carbon mast
Always in search of simplicity and short-handed sailing, this yacht was the big brother of the 730.
This project was a response to the popularity of the famous Toucan. The concept eventually evolved into the G980 project, currently under construction.
A Class catamaran 2013
LOA: 5,79 m Beam max: 2,30 m
Displacement : 75 kg
Sail area : 13.94 m2
Material: carbon - nomex - epoxy
Distinctive feature: foils, new rig concept
The 34th America's Cup undoubtedly offered a breathtaking spectacle, and certainly gave wings to the whole high-tech multihull world! This project was our response to the arrival of foiling at this Cup.
Since 2018, Fabrice and Mathieu have been sailing Class A as a hobby. Obviously, there have been a lot of changes in this class since 2013. It's one of the classes that's at the heart of our interests and around which we experiment directly.
VMG 6.50 proto mini-transat 2013
LOA: 6,50 m Beam max: 3,00 m
Displacement: 720 kg Draft: 2,00 m
Upwind sail area: 45 m2
Material: carbon - Airex - epoxy
Distinctive feature: Swinging keel, appendages innovation
The VMG 650 was conceived in 2013. It's an evolution of the 476 and 615 prototypes designed by our office in its early days, and the fruit of feedback from our respective Minis.
Since then, architectural evolutions have revolutionized this series, on which we've spent a lot of time, relegating this project to the status of an antique. However, this series remains central to our history, and we're sure we'll be able to produce a design that's totally in tune with the times.
Carpe Diem 40' 2009
LOA: 12.80 m Beam max: 7.20 m
Draft: 0.48 - 2.00 m Displacement: 3800 kg
Main: 60 m2 Solent: 30 m2
Material: plywood - glass - epoxy and carbon reinforcements
Built in 2009, this fast cruising catamaran reconciles several of our interests. Long-distance cruising, responsible construction using epoxy plywood, and affordability.
The idea of the kit was already present in the need to limit the ecological impact of modern construction.
VMG 37' 2015
Hulls length: 11,28 m Beam max: 6,90 m
Displacement : ~980 kg Upwind sail area: 98 m2
Material: carbon - Nomex - epoxy
GP 26 2015
LOA: 7,90 m Beam max: 2,55 m
Displacement as weighted: 1000 kg Draft: 1,90 m
Upwind sail area: 40 m2
Material: glass - Airex - epoxy
Navalia fishing boat 2014
LOA: 6,75 m Beam max: 1,90 m
Empty-max displacement : 425-1800 kg
Outboard 30 to 60 hp
Material: plywood - glass - epoxy