Limited-edition Virtue V10 Top debuts with Flexiteek 3 decking
Virtue Yachts has launched a limited-edition V10 Top in British Racing Green, fitted with Flexiteek 3 decking
Virtue Yachts has introduced a limited-edition V10 Top finished in British Racing Green. The model, presented as a variant within the existing V10 range, is fitted with Flexiteek 3 decking.
The V10 Top uses the same hull platform as other V10 models, which is designed to reduce drag and support higher cruising efficiency. Power options extend up to 600 horsepower. According to the manufacturer, maximum speeds can reach approximately 60 knots, with cruising speeds typically around 30 knots depending on configuration.
The 10-metre V10 is positioned for day cruising and charter use. The range comprises three versions: V10 Top, V10 Cabin and V10 Open. Engine options are supplied by Mercury. The V10 Top includes an extended stern platform intended to increase usable deck space.
Deck layout is based on modular components. Seating can be reconfigured, and the central table folds when not in use. The wet bar incorporates a sink, pull-out tap and refrigerator, with provision for either a grill or hot plate. At the helm, the console accommodates dual plotters, integrated engine controls and an audio system arranged within a driver-focused layout.
The British Racing Green V10 Top, which was presented at boot Düsseldorf 2026, is also a recent example of the ongoing working relationship between Virtue Yachts and Flexiteek. The collaboration began in 2024, when Flexiteek 2G decking, available in 5mm thickness, became available on selected Virtue models. By the end of that year, both companies transitioned to a 3M flat-back bonding solution with Flexiteek 2G following testing and technical evaluation.
During 2025, deck layouts were revised, leading to the use of pre-fabricated Flexiteek 3 panels produced with CNC cutting techniques and bonded using updated 3M systems. Flexiteek has since become standard specification across the Virtue range, including the V10 Top, V10 Open and V10 Cabin, with the approach extending to the V14 from Cannes 2026 onwards.
“We are very pleased with the agreement we reached during boot Düsseldorf,” says Christoffer Olsson, sales director at Virtue. “For us to implement Flexiteek as a standard option on all models was an easy decision. We are only working with premium and high-end suppliers. This is what Virtue is known for; standing out in quality and features.”
Flexiteek 3 is manufactured using bio-attributed PVC derived from tall oil, a by-product of forestry. The material replaces fossil-fuel-based PVC and, according to Flexiteek, reduces greenhouse gas emissions during production by up to 80 per cent. The surface is designed to replicate the appearance and texture of natural teak.
The decking weighs approximately 4.5kg per square metre, which Flexiteek states is up to 35 per cent lighter than comparable synthetic alternatives. Reduced weight above the waterline can influence stability and handling characteristics, particularly on higher-speed powerboats.
Testing referenced by the manufacturer indicates that Flexiteek 3 cools up to 30 per cent faster than other composite decking systems and maintains lower surface temperatures than many synthetic PVC products. The material is UV-stable, and anti-fungal additives are incorporated. Joints are vinyl-welded rather than glued, and the surface can be resanded if required.
Flexiteek 3 decks are produced to order. Customisation options include layout, caulking colour, logos and other detailing.
“Working with Virtue has been a natural partnership … to now be standard across the Virtue range is a testament to the trust between our teams and Flexiteek’s proven performance,” says Adam Ramsden, Flexiteek CEO.
The V10 platform is expected to be followed by the introduction of the V14, a 46ft model scheduled for its first public appearance at Cannes 2026. The V14 is also specified with Flexiteek 3 decking.
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