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Wind-assisted
Ocean-going vessels

Wind-assisted global expedition yacht
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Paul Madden Expedition Yacht Expert
VPLP Design

We specialize in the design and construction of
multi-purpose wind-assisted vessels utilizing
an ocean-proven commercial design that has
achieved 30-50% fuel savings.

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Conversion

A Global Expedition Yacht
Delivered in Half the Time
at Less than Half the Cost of a New Build

Converting an ocean-proven vessel is a faster
and more economical process than building a new vessel.
Conversion upgrades can include a modern hybrid power system.
Wind-assist sails can be added for 30-50% fuel savings.


Current Xplorer Yachtsâ„¢ Conversion Projects

220 ft expedition explorer yacht
Conversion of Commercial ship to Global Expedition Yacht

203 ft / 63m

Rugged, ocean-proven Global Exedition Yacht

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  1. Typically 67 to 100 meters
    (220 ft - 330 ft)
  2. Range greater than 6,000 nm.​
  3. Endurance in excess of 30-days

  4. Steel Hull

  5. 12-15 knots cruise

  6. Diesel-Electric or Direct Drive

  7. 12-36 Guests

  8. Redundant systems, spares 

  9. Onboard machine shop

  10. Onboard medical clinic

  11. Advanced security​​

  12.  Certified heli ops/hangar

  13. Submersible Ops

Expedition Explorer yacht
Expedition Explorer yacht

Fast Expedition & Yacht Support (comparable to Damen Axe Bow)

Fast Yacht Support Vessel
Expedition Explorer yacht conversion
  1. Typically 50 to 65 meters (165 ft - 215 ft)
  2. Capable of 29-knots
  3. Cruises at 12-15 knots
  4. Under 500 GT
  5. Aluminum Hull
  6. Shallow draft
  7. Jet-drive or Shaft/Prop
  8. Range up to 5,000 nm.
  9. Dynamic Positioning (DP2)
  10. Endurance in excess of 20-days

  11. Redundant systems, spares 

  12. Toy/Dive and Sports heavy

  13. Advanced security

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