When elegance meets performance - The new Wauquiez 55
by EXEL Industries 11 Feb 2024 23:20 PST
Wauquiez in few words:
A mythical boatyard since 1965, of legendary bluewater sailboats, for bluewater navigators, designed for them... manufactured with utmost professionalism. Powerful, seaworthly and secure, elegant and refined boats with absolute comfort.
Brand strategy
- Vision: Inspiring renewal, redefining the luxury sailing experience by creating sailboats that push the boundaries of performance and innovation.
- Values: Excellence, craftsmanship, impeccable quality
- Mission: Create exceptional boats
- Ambition: Meet the expectations of discerning customers and set new standards of excellence
- Customers: Experienced and demanding sailors, aesthetically-minded boating enthusiasts
- Style: Modern, refined design with timeless elegance
- Positioning: High-end, technical, and convivial
- Commitment: Delivering memorable sailing experiences marked by elegance and performance
Observing to create better
- Reaching a wider clientele: from experienced sailors to aesthetes, not forgetting every member of the crew, sometimes novices.
- Evolving uses: sailing for performance, enjoying living and relaxation spaces, and enjoying various water activities with ease.
- Safety and reliability: during navigation, maneuvers, and at anchor.
- Increase desire for open spaces: a bright boat, connected to the outdoors.
- Premium comfort: spaces with elegant and refined design, large volumes, large ergonomic and functional storage.
- Innovation: user-oriented, onboard electronics, more eco-friendly
A competition with renowned and selected architects
- Architectural competition: 2 French, 2 European, 1 designer
- Description: Premium owner's sailboat, inspired by the brand's history while becoming definitively modern, even avant-garde.
- Targets: Appeal to an expert and demanding clientele, as well as a younger clientele with high expectations in terms of design, comfort, and performance.
- Positioning:
- Premium offshore sailboat from 50 to 55 feet.
- Designed for a reduced crew (typically 2 to 4 people, max 6), capable of being manoeuvered single-handedly.
- Design: Modern, elongated, streamlined, elegant, and timeless.
- Deck layout:
- A centrally secured cockpit with integrated steering position,
- A comfortable and adjustable relaxation area,
- A leisure and activities area at anchor
- Interior layout: Focused on usage, 2 double cabins, 1 guest cabin, 2 bathrooms, 1 dedicated technical zone (with multiple access points). A clear view of the exterior while standing or sitting from the saloon and the galley. 270 degrees view from the aft cabin. Easy movement throughout the boat (limited number of levels) with rear access to the
cabin and ample storage space.
Perception and orientation:
This boat must captivate at first glance with the power, elegance, and timeless modernity of its lines. The level of comfort it provides at sea, along with its ability to reach double-digit speeds, should offer exceptional moments while maintaining a sense of total security.
The relevance of its details and the quality of its execution must justify its premium positioning. A true lightweight boat where life on board and the high comfort both outside and inside create a feeling of total immersion with nature..."
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