Spirit Yachts

Finishing touches 💫

The first Spirit P50 Sport is entering her final phase before she is unveiled this summer…

A quality finish relies on meticulous preparation and skilled application.

Once the surface of the wood and the surrounding area is cleaned and ready, the team applies up to 14 coats of Awlwood, a premium wood finish. Throughout the process, the thickness of the varnish is measured using an ultrasonic gauge to ensure accuracy. Before the final coat is applied, the team sands the surface to give a deeper gloss and a smooth finish.

This level of precision delivers the quality, durable finish Spirit is renowned for, allowing the beauty of the wood to speak for itself 🤎 🌲



📸 Volano Media

Take a look behind the scenes at Spirit Yachts with Marine Industry News....

Inside Spirit Yachts' manufacturing evolution Spirit Yachts is known for handcrafted wooden yachts, but behind the scenes, the company is investing heavily in modern production methods. From CNC

"The reward is in the beauty of the creation" 🤎

When asked why they love working with wood, our team of craftsmen and women spoke of the unique characteristics of wood and what it means to them.

➡️ "Wood is uniquely beautiful and tactile" 🫶
➡️ "Wood has character and soul"🌲
➡️ "Wood is an astonishingly versatile material and it is a privilege to create things with it" ⚒️

Watch this space for more insights from our passionate team ✨



📸 Waterline Media

Vision to vessel…

Ahead of the launch of the new Spirit P50 this summer, we share an insight into her design and development.

Inspired by a combination of classic yacht lines, organic shapes and textures, and automotive design, Spirit’s Lead Designer Tom Smith starts with a sketch ✍️

These hand drawings develop into computer generated visuals and animations to bring the vessel to life. Once the exterior form is finalised, attentions turn to the interior. How will it feel to be onboard?

Experiences and emotions balanced with practicalities and a luxury guest experience drive the decisions behind materials, lighting, textures, and form.

Created to bring uncompromised joy, the P50 Sport will grace the water for the first time this summer. Watch this space for more exclusive details… 👀



📸: Volano Media

"I wanted freedom, open air, adventure. I found it on the sea." 🌊

(Alain Gerbault, French sailor and writer)

Where would you go if you had the freedom to explore?



📸 Waterline media & Volano Media

*RECRUITMENT DAY* ⚒️

Looking for a new challenge or a change of scene? Our upcoming Spring Open Day takes place from 10am - 4pm on Friday 15th May.

We currently have roles available for experienced boatbuilders at our Suffolk yard, so if you have a passion for craftsmanship we would love to hear from you. The Open Day offers the opportunity to see current Spirit projects in build and to get to know our friendly and talented team 😊

Attendance is by appointment only - send your details to [email protected]



📸 Volano Media

*FOR SALE* to sail away this summer… ☀️ ⛵️

Spirit C72 “Gwenhyfar II” is a thoroughbred Spirit yacht ready to take on her next adventure.

Currently available on Spirit brokerage, Gwenhyfar II is a beautifully handcrafted cruising yacht. Her timelessly elegant and spacious interior is a warm, home-from-home on the water, allowing you to step away from the noise and truly relax.

Thoughtfully designed with consideration given to every element, Gwenhyfar is in immaculate condition and comes with high-spec equipment throughout her deck and interior 💫

Where would you take her this summer? 🌎 🗺️

The beauty is in the grain…

When hand-selecting timber, our Yard Manager and timber specialist Adrian carefully examines the pattern and tightness of the grain. He also looks for the presence of “medullary rays” (silver or light coloured rings or stripes running across the grain) as well as sap pockets or knots in the wood 🌲

With over 20 years experience hand picking timber for Spirit, Adrian ensures only the highest quality wood is used in our modern classic yachts. Working closely with the supply chain, Adrian selects wood that has been responsibly sourced and chooses timber with the right characteristics for each element of the build, whether that be ring frames, hull planking, or intricate joinery.



📸 Volano Media