DRAGONFLY
WHAT IS IT?
Claydon Reeves’ 52m raised pilothouse sailing yacht design that uses organic curves
in carbon and glass to mimic the compound eyes of a dragonfly.
WHY WE LOVE IT
It’s more than a (very) pretty hull. Sparked by an enquiry from a collector of modern
sculpture, Dragonfly was developed from Claydon Reeves’ 46m Exo sailing yacht
concept with Dykstra Naval Architects – the masters of making fantastical designs
buildable. The main load-bearing elements of the yacht would be built from a
carbon monocoque space frame, like a modern motorbike, allowing for massive
areas of glass. The light-flooded interior includes a split-level saloon and a beach
club with a pop-out bathing platform.50M EXPLORERWHAT IS IT?
st, world-roaming concept from
Unlimited, distinguished by its
ular winter garden.
E LOVE IT
ward portion of the main deck is given
n owner’s suite lounge, with floor
g glass on both sides and a retractable
f. The feeling of the environment
inside – particularly apt given the
aison d’etre as an explorer – is
d with a spa pool in this space, and
alls both here and in the similarly
ed saloon. The design is envisioned
rid propulsion and a 3,200nm range
IMMACUL ts.
ATE CONCEPTIONS
G REAT GLASS
The extensive
use of glass
in the hull
transforms
the interior
experience
for guestsA fabulous
owner’s suite
lounge, under a
retractable glass
roof, is a stand-
out feature here