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Inside Pure Yachts: Germany’s Ultra-Modern Aluminum Sailboat Builder
June 21, 2025 · 9 min · 110K views · Kiel
What this video covers
Pure Yachts, a German boatbuilder based in Kiel, specializes in semi-custom aluminum performance sailboats ranging from 42 to 50 feet.▶ 1:50 Founded by Matthäus Schoenikau, the firm collaborates with Berkmeyer Yacht Design to engineer lightweight, high-performance cruisers featuring vacuum-infused composite interiors and aluminum hulls.▶ 2:04 The Pure 42 displaces under 10 tons and utilizes a lifting keel with a draft range of 4 to 10 feet, twin rudders, and a sail drive.▶ 2:35 The larger Pure 49 incorporates water ballast, a carbon rig, and a pilothouse design.▶ 3:29 The yard prioritizes structural efficiency and serviceability, utilizing Yanmar diesel engines and deck hardware from manufacturers including Harken, Lumar, and Antoll.▶ 5:21 While hull fabrication currently occurs in the Netherlands, all systems installation, rigging, and joinery are completed in-house.▶ 4:38 These vessels are designed for offshore capability and short-handed sailing, with pricing for a sail-ready 42-foot model estimated at approximately $900,000.▶ 8:15
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