Baltic Yachts unveils 33-metre catamaran project

Baltic Yachts has announced details of its first multihull project, a 33-metre (107ft) blue-water cruising catamaran known as Baltic 107.

The Finnish sailing yacht builder, which teased details of the new catamaran earlier this month, says the contract for Baltic 107 was signed in June 2024, and the design and engineering phases are well underway. The build will commence this month with the construction of the hull moulds, and the yacht is expected to be delivered in summer 2027.

It’s the first foray into multihulls for Baltic Yachts, which specialises in high-performance composite monohull yachts. The yard says the yacht is designed for long-range exploration, offering stability, comfort, and high sailing performance, particularly in light winds.

“She will be very much an explorer yacht with exceptionally high levels of comfort, beauty and reliability as well as some groundbreaking developments in efficiency,” says Baltic Yachts sales director Kenneth Nyfelt. “While meeting strict weight targets to optimise her performance and handling, Baltic Yachts will also deliver a quality of finish that is yet to be seen on a multihull.”

Naval architecture is being led by Olivier Racoupeau, interior design by Jamie Bush, design consultancy by Andrea Chiari-Gaggia, structural engineering by Rivoyre Ingenierie, with Patrick Sassier as the owner’s representative.

“With the Baltic 107 Catamaran, Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design is particularly proud to bring the multihull into the world of the superyacht,” says Racoupeau. “Our passionate and experienced team immediately recognised the values of Baltic Yachts. With a wealth of experience in multihulls, it was natural for us to design this exceptional catamaran, sharing the same vision with her owner of elegant lines and performance with volumes that will give access to any destination worldwide in the greatest comfort.”

“For our first yacht project, this hi-tech 33-metre catamaran illustrates a unique design highlighting inventive functionality with modern styling, wrapped in a classic palette of warm woods, crisp whites with pops of sporty colours,” said Bush. “It’s about creating a space that’s at once sophisticated, youthful and timeless for our adventurous clients. Building upon our previous successful collaboration with the owners, we’re drawing inspiration from modernist influences and contemporary design to develop a fresh and unique aesthetic for this yacht.”

Key features of the Baltic 107 catamaran include pivoting centreboards for accessing shallow waters, low noise levels in the accommodation areas, and 360-degree views from the saloon. The yacht’s sailing systems will be operated from crew areas on the flybridge, and Baltic says it will have low energy consumption at anchor, with the ability to regenerate electricity through its propellers while under sail.

“Pushing the boundaries of technical sailing innovation is in Baltic Yachts’ core DNA,” says Henry Hawkins, Baltic Yachts’ EVP. “This project is a great opportunity for us to explore new avenues with partners with whom we are building their first yacht.”

Earlier this year, Baltic Yachts consolidated its operations at a new waterfront facility in Jakobstad, Finland. The firm reported this move to improve efficiency and reduce its production footprint.