
Licensed Yacht BrokersSales and service of yachts and shipsCUSTOM - Art Shipyard - For Sale
Art ShipyardbyCUSTOMis a 116 ft (35.36 m)motor yachtwithin the broader family ofmotor yachts, built on a robuststeel yachtshull with steel decks. With a hull by Hydro Tec and interiors by Michele Dragoni, Dragoni Design Lab, this 299 GT platform blends capability and comfort for parties of up to 10. Presented by Shestakov Yacht Sales and broker Andrey Shestakov.
Selecting a Art Shipyard
Choosing the Art Shipyardcomes down to fundamentals: resilientsteel yachtsconstruction, practical performance at an 11-knot cruise (13 knots max), and dependable twin Caterpillar inboard diesel propulsion. A generous 11,095-gallon fuel capacity and 1,902-gallon freshwater capacity support extended itineraries, while 299 GT of volume and accommodations for 10 make the most of the yacht’s 116 ft length and 25 ft beam. Work with Shestakov Yacht Sales and Andrey Shestakov to align these capabilities with your cruising plans.
Features of the Model
- Proven twin Caterpillar inboard diesel setup for straightforward operation and serviceability
- Steel construction: steel yachtshull with steel decks for durability
- Naval architecture by Hydro Tec; interiors by Michele Dragoni, Dragoni Design Lab
- 299 GT of volume within a 116 ft (35.36 m) footprint
- Accommodations for 10 and ample tankage (fuel and water) for longer passages
- Expert guidance from Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales
Technical Specifications
- Category: motor yachts
- Subcategory: motor yacht
- Hull material: steel yachts
- Deck material: Steel
- LOA: 116 ft (35.36 m)
- Beam: 25 ft (7.7 m)
- Max draft: 24.869 ft (7.58 m)
- Gross tonnage: 299 GT
- Engines: 2 x Caterpillar; Type: Inboard; Fuel: Diesel
- Cruising speed: 11 kn (12.66 mph)
- Maximum speed: 13 kn (14.96 mph)
- Accommodation: 10
- Hull designer: Hydro Tec
- Interior designer: Michele Dragoni, Dragoni Design Lab
- Fuel capacity: 11,095 gal
- Fresh water capacity: 1,902 gal
- Builder: CUSTOM
Pricing and Ordering
For current pricing, availability, and build or refit options for the Art Shipyard, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our team will help you configure a specification and delivery timeline tailored to your program.
Questions and Answers
Q: What type of yacht is the Art Shipyard? A: It is amotor yachtwithin the broader class ofmotor yachts, built on a durablesteel yachtsplatform for robust cruising.
Q: What are the key dimensions? A: LOAis 116 ft (35.36 m),Beamis 25 ft (7.7 m), andMax draftis 24.869 ft (7.58 m), providing notable volume at 299 GT.
Q: What engines and speeds should I expect? A: Power comes from 2 x Caterpillarinboarddieselengines.Cruising speedis 11 kn (12.66 mph) with amaximum speedof 13 kn (14.96 mph).
Q: Who builds and designs this model? A: Builder:CUSTOM.Hull designer: Hydro Tec.Interior design: Michele Dragoni, Dragoni Design Lab.
Q: What capacities and accommodations support longer trips? A: Fuel capacityis 11,095 gal andfresh water capacityis 1,902 gal, withaccommodationsfor 10, aligning comfort and autonomy for extended cruising. Reach out to Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales for configuration guidance.
Owner Experience Review
As an explorer conceived for long-range passages, the Art Shipyardruns a full-displacement steel hull with an aluminium superstructure, and the naval architecture is reported to prioritize seakeeping and fuel economy. Real-world expectations should be comfort over outright speed: typical cruise is around 12 kn with a top near 13 kn, and the concept targets roughly 4,000 nm at 10 kn. A 7.7 m beam is used to boost initial stability and fuel capacity, with CFD work cited to curb the efficiency penalties often associated with extra beam.
On board, the interiors are described as bright and open, with large glazing and floor-to-ceiling windows, a main-deck, full-beam owner suite, and four additional guest cabins for a 10-guest layout. Social areas center on an aft lounge and beach-club arrangement with an infinity pool, while upper-deck dining can host about 10–14 guests, suiting family use or charter. On upkeep, there are no widespread public reports of recurring issues; CUSTOMbrings a refit/repair background and support capability, and listings show well-known OEM Caterpillar powerplants that follow standard service cycles—though long-term owner data in the public domain remains limited.
Pros and Cons
- Full-displacement steel hull and aluminium superstructure prioritize seakeeping and fuel economy.
- Long-range capability of roughly 4,000 nm at 10 kn suits expedition cruising.
- Five-cabin, 10-guest layout with beach club, infinity pool, and large dining areas supports family use and charter.
- Comfortable rather than fast, with a typical cruise around 12 kn and top near 13 kn.
- Limited public long-term owner-maintenance reports make evidence-based reliability judgments difficult.
- Wider 7.7 m beam can add drag versus narrower designs, even if CFD work aims to mitigate it.
Comparison with Other Models
| Model | LOA | Beam | Draft | Speed (Cruising/Max) | Gross Tonnage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Shipyard | 116' 0" (35.36 m) | 25' 0" (7.70 m) | 24' 10" (7.58 m) | 11 kn / 13 kn | 299 |
| 3 Masted Schooner | 167' 0" (50.90 m) | 32' 0" (9.75 m) | 30' 11" (9.42 m) – 59' 1" (18 m) | 9 kn | - |
| 77ft Custom Norlin Cutter Sloop | 76' 0" (23.34 m) | 18' 0" (5.59 m) | 28' 12" (8.83 m) | 8 kn / 11 kn | - |
| Floe Craft Afina 3950 | 39' 0" (11.89 m) | 11' 0" (3.35 m) | 5' 6" (1.67 m) – 9' 10" (3 m) | - | 18500 |
| 51 Mini Super Yacht | 51' 0" (15.54 m) | 14' 0" (4.27 m) | 11' 6" (3.50 m) | 20 kn / 23 kn | - |
| Benetti 105 | 106' 0" (32.50 m) | 19' 0" (5.97 m) | 8' 0" (2.44 m) | 12 kn / 16 kn | 109 |
| 170 Commercial Crew Boat | 170' 0" (51.82 m) | 30' 0" (9.14 m) | 21' 1" (6.42 m) | 22 kn / 24 kn | - |
| Commercial LCU | 119' 0" (36.30 m) | 34' 0" (10.39 m) | 9' 0" (2.75 m) – 17' 3" (5.25 m) | - | - |
| PK50 | 164' 0" (50 m) | 28' 0" (8.61 m) | - | - | 487 |
| Sports Cat 44 | 44' 0" (13.41 m) | 14' 0" (4.27 m) | 9' 10" (3 m) | - | - |

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