You can now get a custom superyacht in a fraction of the time. Edmiston has just listed a new 169-footer that is already under construction but can be customized inside and out by the new buyer. The significantly reduced build time means the owner will receive their one-off as soon as 2025.
(For context, it takes an average of three to four years to build a fully custom superyacht.) The aptly named Project Secret has been kept tightly under wraps—until now, that is. Originally commissioned by a private owner, the vessel is being built by Tankoa Yachts in Genoa, Italy.
For the unversed, the boutique Italian shipyard turns out custom and semi-custom cruisers, such as the 164-foot Grey and 148-foot Go . French designer Philippe Briand was enlisted for the exterior, while Italian firm FM Architettura was chosen for the interior. The owner tasked the design team with creating a “floating beach house.
” In addition, Willem van Cappellen, a specialist in yacht acoustics, was brought on board to ensure the vessel accentuated “the sounds of the sea.” The new owner can, of course, make changes, but the existing design is already quite impressive. “It’s a beautiful Philipe Briand design, from his Vitruvius collection, with a very nice layout,” Tankoa CEO Vincenzo Poerio told Robb Report .
A striking floating staircase on the main deck allows guests to navigate the spacious living quarters. The layout includes generous cabins for 12 guests and nine crew, with the full-beam.