Yacht Design · Since 1974 · The Netherlands NL· EN
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Yacht Design · Since 1974 · The Netherlands

Vessels with
character,
built to sail.

— Classic Dutch yacht design — from Lemsteraak to Noordkaper
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About Martin

Half a century at the drawing board.

"A vessel must be honest. It must do what it was built for, on the waters where it belongs."

Since 1974 Martin Bekebrede has been designing vessels in the Dutch tradition — working boats, sailing yachts, motor-sailers. His work spans more than 130 designs, divided across series such as Noordkaper, Danish Rose, Steeler and Lemsteraak.

The starting point is always the same: form follows function, craftsmanship follows tradition. No unnecessary ornament — but hulls that can handle the sea and cabins that are good to live in.

— Martin Bekebrede
133+
Designs
52
Years active
43
Vessel series
The Work

Series that define the œuvre.

A selection of the vessel series that have grown over the years — each with its own character, built on the same conviction in solidity and honest design.

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History

From the first sketch until today.

1974
First design
The studio opens its doors in the Netherlands.
1985
Noordkaper
The signature series is born.
2000
Steeler
International breakthrough with steel offshore yachts.
2026
Today
133+ designs, still active.
Contact

Commission a new design?

Send a message or call — every commission starts with a conversation about the water the vessel will sail, and the people who will sail it.

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