Exciting things happening at Lloyd StevenSon Boat Builders

There are some exciting things happening at Lloyd Stevenson Boat Builders. Their latest new build is an 18m high-speed, full-carbon sport-fisher from Dennis Harjamaa of Artnautica Yacht Design.

Designer Dennis Harjamaa: “This boat is all about efficiency, sea-keeping, and performance. Three key decisions were made at the outset: The use of Volvo’s IPS2 propulsion system, to go with a low-profile shape and to avoid weight where possible. The IPS system frees up the volume under the pilothouse instead of being an engine room. This space is then used for tankage, storage and mechanical equipment needed to be self-sustaining for long periods. A large open cockpit makes a great game-fishing platform, and the cabins are generous and filled with light. We chose LSB for this project due to their proven experience of creating high-tech custom composite boats here in Auckland”.

Also in build is the 24m Ketch H239designed by Arnaud Yacht Design. Construction is in 6-skin, 50mm thick, cold-moulded Alaskan yellow cedar, the hull of  H239 was rolled over in December and currently installing bulkheads, soles and fairing the cabin and deck. 

H239 after being turned over.

Made popular by Emirates Team New Zealand Previously built by Salthouse Boats, now built  at Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders. This Catalyst 45 design due for launch later this year will be customised as a support tender to a 125’ Swan race yacht.

Catalyst 45 Superyacht Tender

Work has also been started on a spec build 18m Elite, this work will stop once the hull is completed. This will allow the new owner to decide on layout, this significantly reduces the build time, while still allowing the finished vessel to be customised to the owners specifications.

18m Elite Hull alongside H239