Echo Yachts is an award-winning custom superyacht manufacturer

The vessel is a 57m twin-masted design commissioned by an experienced private client, and follows a number of catamaran and trimaran superyachts built by this progressive Western Australian yard.

“We have teamed with two renowned sailing and aluminium multihull design firms to deliver this project,” said an Echo Yachts spokesman.

“An extremely efficient aluminium hull form is complemented by twin masts carrying a total sail area of some 1,660sqm for eco-efficient, long-range cruising.

“Weight reduction, simplicity and ease of operation will further characterise this project,” he said.

Renowned Dykstra Naval Architects of Amsterdam, Netherlands, are providing the yacht’s exterior styling, layout and naval architecture. The yard has an enviable list of completed projects, including Black Pearl and Hetairos among other masterpieces.

Said Dykstra’s Thys Nikkels: “We look forward to working with the owner’s team, Echo Yachts and One2Three to take the current design concept to the next stage.”

One2Three Naval Architects are also involved in detailed naval architecture and structural design. The same specialist company helped build the international award-winning 84m aluminium trimaran White Rabbit delivered in 2018, and the 56m adventure catamaran Charley 2 in 2023.

Both were constructed at Echo Yachts for Singapore owners, and the yard at Henderson south of Fremantle in the Australian Marina Complex has been attracting interest from Southeast Asian clients in particular, as it is relatively nearby and easy to visit during the build process.

Initial images of the in-build 57m sailing cat concept, with further details to be released during construction.

Echo Yachts owner Mark Stothard, a long-time Southeast Asia and East Asia visitor, commented: “We are extremely excited and proud to have been selected to custom build this magnificent catamaran sailing superyacht, and look forward to bringing the yacht to fruition with our client, Dykstra and One2Three.

“This new superyacht will truly elevate the term ‘green superyacht design’, with its low resistance catamaran hull form, sail-powered capability and other emission reduction technologies.”

Steve Quigley of One2Three Naval Architects said he was honoured and thrilled to be selected for another ground-breaking Echo Yachts superyacht.

“Being in the forefront of innovation is our aspiration, and successfully commercializing technology is our passion.

“The Echo-Dykstra full custom 57m sailing catamaran will cement Echo Yachts’ Australian build capacity on the world stage for unique superyachts.”

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