Yachts International

Best of Both Worlds

Custom yachts usually begin as the germ of an idea in their owners’ minds, but they can take years to come to fruition. Such was the case with the 101-foot (31-meter) CCN Vanadis. The original concept was floated back in 2005 when a client approached Dutch designer Guido de Groot for an 88-foot (26.8-meter) motor cruiser. The design never progressed beyond the drawing board.

That was not the end of the project, however.

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