The Sharpie was featured in the Dutch nautical magazine “De Waterkampioen”. The Sharpie is a 9.50m trailerable sailing yacht that was launched in 2008. It’s a unique ship with two removable masts and a lifting keel and rudder. It will dry out upright and is therefore very well suited for shallow waters. The design is based on a traditional American yacht.

De Bravoure 50 is the newesr design for de Drait Yachting. It’s the fourth design in the series Bravoure 34, 40, 45 en 50.

This 23m Motorjacht has been launched on december 18th in St. Petersburg. The yacht was developed in conjunction with Guido de Groot Design for a Russian yard. At this moment 4 yachts are being built.

This yacht is being designed for a Dutch owner. The length is 24m and the yacht is seagoing, but with the possibility to go through the French channels. Breadth and height are therefore restricted to resp. 4.95 and 3.50m.

Building of this 40m Motoryacht has started in Turkey. It was developed together with Guido de Groot. We did the complete technical design.

This motoryacht is the larger sister of the Hudson 26 and is being designed for Menken Maritiem. It’s a fast seagoing motoryacht with a large cockpit.

This design of this boat is an assignment from Asia. It is a 10m Walkaround Sportsboat. It can be equipped with either 2 225 hp outboards or a 260 hp sterndrive diesel.

De Newport Bass Convertible is a new version of the highly popular Newport Bass. It is the more conventional version of the “open” standard Newport Bass. The unique round seating area can also be found in this version.

This is a new yacht for Menken Maritiem, with a length of 7.85m. It’s a new design for a modern classic. The yacht can be bought in several versions with speeds up to 35 knots. Building of the moulds has started and the first boats have been sold.

At this moment we are working on this design for a 17m high-speed motor yacht . In January building the plug and mould has started. We will deliver the complete design, including technical installations. Maximum speed will be 34 knots. We got this assignment from a Chinese yard.

The hull of this 23m motor yacht is almost finished. Styling and interior design are by Guido de Groot. We’ve done the complete naval architecture and technical design. The yacht is being built in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Op de Hiswa van 2005 was voor het eerst het paviljoen “PASSION FOR BOATS ingericht. In dit paviljoen waren de jachten van bekende Nederlanders te zien. Wij waren vertegenwoordigd met maar liefst 4 jachten, waaronder dit jacht van Jan des Bouvrie.

Dutchess has arrived in Rotterdam on september 26th. She was launched directly from the containership and sailed on her own keel to Sassenheim.

The Bravoure is our newest standard design. It is 10.25m long and is a very comfortable motoryacht designed for a couple with occasional guests.

The Newport Bass construction was introduced in 2004. Already 25 boats have been sold. Boats can be delivered as standard with 3 interior versions and speeds up to 28 knots.

The first Riffler Pilot has been sold on December 17th 2002. The hull construction has been completed. Also the deck has been finished. Th yacht will make its debut at Hiswa the Water 2003 in-water boat show in September.

Our newest project. This is for a slender 20m motoryacht. The boat will be narrow at only 4.00m. This to be fitted wit small engines for a high efficiency. Sea keeping capabilities will be very good.

On November 29th 2002 the first Jan des Bouvrie Riffler was delivered to Jan des Bouvrie himself. The yacht was handed over after a spectaculair demonstration.

This is our newest assignment: a 26 meter Motoryacht. This is all we can show. We have just started.

We have almost completed the construction drawings for this yacht. Construction is to Lloyd’s Register.