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Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Boatbuilding |
| Founders | Brent Watts and James Turner |
| Headquarters | Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Sailing catamarans |
| Website | visionyachts |
Vision Yachts is a South African boatbuilder based in Knysna, Western Cape. The company designs and manufactures sailing catamarans primarily intended for offshore cruising.[1]
History
Vision Yachts was founded by Brent Watts and James Turner.[1] The company operates from a manufacturing facility in Knysna, South Africa, producing catamarans for international clients.[2]
Operations
Vision Yachts constructs its vessels using composite materials, including foam sandwich structures with glass fibre reinforcement.[2] Production includes hull construction, interior joinery and systems installation, with final commissioning taking place in Knysna.[3]
The company distributes its yachts internationally through a network of representatives.[2]
Models
Vision 444
The Vision 444 is a sailing catamaran introduced in 2019.[4] The model features a three-cabin layout with separate owner and guest accommodation.[3]
The design has been reviewed in sailing publications, which have noted features including a forward-facing navigation station and onboard storage space.[3]
In 2024, the Vision 444 was named "Best Cruising Catamaran Under 50 ft" by Cruising World.[5]
Vision 444 ES
The Vision 444 ES is a variant of the Vision 444 incorporating an extended stern scoop of approximately 0.4 metres, increasing the usable space at the transom.[1]
Vision 484
The Vision 484 is a sailing catamaran model under development as of 2026.[1] The model is expected to be offered in multiple cabin configurations and represents a larger platform within the company's range.[1]
Awards
- 2024 – Cruising World Best Cruising Catamaran Under 50 ft (Vision 444)[5]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Boatica Cape Town 2024: Growth in the boating industry". Sail and Leisure.
- ^ a b c "Catamaran Company brings Vision Yachts to Australian waters". Marine Industry News.
- ^ a b c "Vision 444: A Cat That's Ready To Roam". Cruising World. 2023-12-07.
- ^ "Vision 444 review". Multihulls World.
- ^ a b "Vision Yachts wins prestigious Cruising World award". Boating South Africa. 2023-12-14.
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