PREFAB INTERIOR PROCESS
Gepubliceerd op 19-03-2024
Discover the magic of prefab construction at VMG Yachtbuilders. This approach allows us to build both the hull and interior simultaneously, offering unparalleled efficiency. When the freshly painted hull returns, the interior is already largely prepared and ready for seamless integration into the boat. The charm of prefab is that clients can step into their […]
HIGHLIGHTS OF 2023
Gepubliceerd op 12-12-2023
HIGHLIGHTS OF 2023 After years of dedication and craftsmanship at VMG Yachtbuilders this beauty was reborn and racing again. Baruna was designed in 1937, built in 1938, saved in 2016 restored & launched in 2023
Project update Taeke Hadewych at VMG
Gepubliceerd op 24-11-2023
Rebuilding the interior of Taeke Hadewych has started. This refit is a close collaboration with designer Olivier van Meer, who is involved in every step of the way. On his request, we are doing this refit in different phases, compartment by compartment. The idea is to keep as many traditional parts as possible, so we disassembled everything step by […]
Dutch Saloon boat Sally at VMG
Gepubliceerd op 12-10-2023
The famous Dutch saloon boat Sally has made her entrance at VMG Yachtbuilders. The Netherlands have a rich history of saloon boats, which were the traditional means of transportation for the wealthier citizens in the beginning of the 20th century. Sally was built in 1910 and she is one of the few saloon boats that […]
WATCH: Bestevaer 51 “Stormvogel” after refit
Gepubliceerd op 18-07-2023
The “Stormvogel” is a beautiful, classically lined sailing yacht. This Bestevaer 51 has been refitted at VMG Yachtbuilders in two phases over the past two years. The refit was a complete renovation, where exterior, interior, technical, engine and rigging have all had maintenance. Some adjustments were also made to make her suitable for shorthanded sailing. We […]
Project Bestevaer 51 “Stormvogel” returned from paint shop
Gepubliceerd op 10-01-2023
Project Bestevaer 51 “Stormvogel” returned from paint shop. After having undergone a major refit during winter 2021/2022, Bestevaer 51 “stormvogel” returned to our yard after the season to have her annual maintenance. A big wish left for the owner, was a respray of the hull. The boat already looked stunning with her new varnished exterior, […]
New refit project: Puffin 50 “Seabear”
Gepubliceerd op 08-12-2022
Yet another Puffin checks in at VMG. As builder of Puffin yachts, we are also the place to be for all Puffin refits. Counting over 60 Puffins worldwide, we are practically always working on a Puffin refit project. Because of the close collaboration with Olivier van Meer and all experience gained during previous refits, all […]
Project saloon boat “Proost van Sint Jan anno 1900” finished:
Gepubliceerd op 22-11-2022
In the past years we had the honor to work on some really nice vintage yachts. This time we did a refit on a typical Dutch vintage boat. In Dutch we call it a saloon boat, this particular boat is from the year 1900 and is called “Proost van Sint Jan”. We worked together with Olivier van […]
Bestevaer 51 ‘Stormvogel’ ready for summer sailing!
Gepubliceerd op 12-07-2022
Over the past winter and spring, we’ve had the privilege to refit the ‘Stormvogel’. The ’Stormvogel’ is a custom built Bestevaer 51, which was built in 2007 by her current owner. She has always been perfectly maintained and this year, she was ready to get her first major refit. The ’Stormvogel’ has had a complete […]
New project: Amsterdam saloon boat
Gepubliceerd op 18-03-2022
This typical Amsterdam saloon boat is at VMG for an interior and exterior refit, including extensive work to the hull. We are replacing 6m of the steel hull (bottom), to make it ready for the next 100 years of sailing through the canals! Curious to know more about our refit solutions? Please feel free to […]