Yacht design and technology—from steam engines to battery power—have changed dramatically over the last century, and each of these 25 standout vessels contributed to that evolution.
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The 34-footer can reach 50 mph, giving the former NHL star a fast, unmistakable presence on Idaho’s Lake Coeur d’Alene, even without the Canadian flag on back.
“Kvitbjørn,” translating as Polar Bear, has a hybrid electric-diesel propulsion system that could serve as a template for boating’s future.
The Sunseeker 65 Sport Yacht’s upper helm delivers a totally different experience than what one would expect from a 83-ton motoryacht.
The Arksen 85 is a total design reset: Its open-plan layout turns owners and crew into buddies, and costs get defrayed via shared ownership.
The Spirit P70 looks like a boat from the 1930s, but its list of modern technologies includes lithium batteries to power the house systems.
Buttoned up, Okean’s 80 Fly looks like a contemporary explorer. At anchor, it’s the ultimate transformer, opening across multiple levels.
Based on Iguana’s special-forces model, the civilian Pro Rider is sleek and fast.
The couple spent some of their final summer cruising around Saint-Tropez aboard this fast, military-looking yacht.
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