After our incredible journey so far, Vanguard is now for sale and can be yours. Download the Sales Brochure HERE.
Vanguard is a design from Artnautica Naval architects. She is capable, brutally rugged, well-equipped motor yacht for short-handed operation. Long range, low draft, stable, with fully redundant commercial equipment specification for exploring places unreachable with standard production yacht designs. Built to CE Class A and UK MCA Category (0), these yachts will capably take you anywhere or that your insurance will cover!
True Explorer Yacht and Passagemaker designs from Artnautica
As of 2023, 14 motor yachts designed by the Artnautics brand are sailing or under construction to LRC and XPM specifications. These exploration yachts have been delivered from the Netherlands, Turkey, and New Zealand shipyards.
The LRC range is a passagemaker. Its rugged simplicity, low fuel consumption, extended range allied with commercial specifications, ample redundancy, and low draft allow exploring those small summer islands and inlets. Sleek and clean internal designs complement the overall usability. Best-in-class builders in the Netherlands and New Zealand build LRC designs.
Vanguard is the true explorer yacht of the portfolio. It has arguably the strongest and most capable build specification of any expedition trawler you can buy on the market today. Its massive construction and specification are remarkable, and it is one of the best explorer yacht designs. It was built in MCA Category (0) and is Classified as Cat(2). She can take you anywhere your curiosity or insurance will consider.
After an extensive design process, the XPM-78 motorboat was unveiled in 2016, showcasing its distinctive and innovative features. Two yachts have been delivered, each with different design options. Both hulls are currently (Feb 2025) on the US East Coast.
The XPM-85 extreme range boat emerges as a natural progression of the XPM-78 yacht, offering the owner an array of enhanced layout choices with 3 and 4-cabin options, including crew facilities, making her suitable for chartering.
LRC 58 Explorer Yacht
The LRC-58 yacht is a forward-thinking passagemaker highlighting its distinct design and fuel efficiency. Its unique hull design features a sleek profile, maximizing waterline length while maintaining an efficient interior volume.
LRC 65 Explorer Yacht
The LRC-65 and XPM-65 bridge the gap between the LRC-58 and the XPM-78. Available in two versions, the LRC-65 has the attributes of long-range, economic construction, rugged simplicity, and short-handed operation.
