Vesper: Alloy Yachts’ 40-metre aluminium explorer with Ed Dubois design

A distinctive 131-foot motor yacht combining the engineering prowess of New Zealand's Alloy Yachts with the refined exterior vision of Ed Dubois and interiors by Donald Starkey, Vesper offers the range and comfort for extended ocean voyages.

By Harvey HiraFriday, 6th of November 20262 min read

Vesper embodies the engineering rigour that defines Alloy Yachts’ New Zealand pedigree, her 40-metre aluminium hull constructed to withstand the demands of genuine ocean passage. With a range of approximately 3,200 nautical miles at ten knots, she dissolves the boundary between adventure and comfort, allowing owners to venture far from conventional cruising grounds and linger in remote anchorages without the anxiety of fuel constraints.

Sundeck view of cream and beige loungers with navy-and-white striped cushions arranged across the orange-toned teak deck, with dark blue horizon and clear sky beyond

Ed Dubois’s exterior design carries the distinctive geometry of a modern explorer, all purposeful lines and commanding presence, while her accommodation scheme reflects the careful hand of Donald Starkey. The owner’s suite operates as a private realm, accessed through its own office, offering sanctuary from the social rhythms of the vessel. Five cabins in total provide sleeping quarters for twelve guests, with distinct spaces carved for both intimate retreat and generous entertaining.

The sundeck presides as the vessel’s social heart. Expansive sunpads face the horizon in burnished cream and soft tones, anchored by navy and white striped cushioning that catches the light. A jacuzzi crowns the upper deck, transforming the open air into a space of pure leisure. Below decks, the main saloon unfolds with characteristic restraint: cream upholstery accents pale wood joinery, while oversized windows frame the seascape in sapphire and gold tones. A contemporary coffee table in deep blue glass anchors the space, accompanied by discreet table lamps and fresh flowers that speak to the thoughtfulness of her interior scheme.

Vesper, a 40-metre black aluminium motor yacht with white superstructure, cruises through brilliant turquoise waters toward dramatic green-clad mountains rising from the coastline under clear blue sky

Vesper awaits her next custodian through Burgess Yachts, available for sale to those drawn to the marriage of capability and refinement.

Imagery courtesy of Burgess Yachts (@burgessyachts).

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