VMG has released new renderings and initial details of the interior of its 16-metre-long VMG 53. The high-performance trimaran is currently under construction in Cape Town.
Supported by a team of sailors, designers and industry experts, VMG was founded in New York with the aim of bringing a new generation of offshore trimarans to market. The first VMG 53 is currently under construction in Cape Town.
As interior designer Christophe Chedal Anglay explains, the design philosophy is derived from the shipyard’s name: ‘Velocity Made Good’: ‘At its core, it is designed for performance sailing, not as a leisure platform. It is inspired by my extreme sports in the mountains and in sailing. There is no compromise between style and practicality. Functionality determines the style of the boat.”
The owner is moving house
The layout of the VMG 53 is particularly versatile. For example: when the owner is out and about, the cabin near the helm provides a comfortable retreat. Once the boat reaches the Caribbean and is used more for entertaining friends and family, the owner can move into a cabin in one of the hulls.
The main cabin has therefore been designed to serve multiple purposes. Thanks to folding doors and retractable partitions, it opens up onto the saloon. A projector can use one of the partition walls as a screen. Switchable glass ensures privacy when the room is used for sleeping.
VMG 53 with Japanese influences
“It’s a very Japanese way of thinking – to rearrange your living space from one week to the next, or even from one day to the next,” says designer Anglay. The VIP cabin is located on the starboard side at the bow and offers the same level of comfort as an owner’s suite. The bed converts from a spacious single bed into a double bed. The storage spaces and furniture can be adapted within a few minutes to suit different groupings of friends, couples and children.
Colours of the rainforest and the lagoon
VMG’s signature green colour served as the starting point for the interior design. Anglay: “The green was chosen in honour of the company’s founders. But it also brings to mind an island with a rainforest. And the blue evokes a lagoon.” The colours were adapted to suit the individual spaces. In the deck area, they are darker, whilst the interior of the hulls is painted in lighter shades.
Materials: sustainable and durable
The key materials include sustainable cork, eucalyptus wood and vegan suede. “Every material I have chosen is the best on the market in terms of durability,” emphasises Anglay, “we have made absolutely no compromises in this area.”
On hull number one, the surface finish shifts from deep green to rich golden bronze depending on how the light falls. This reflects the warmth of the cork and wood inside. In this way, the colours create a link between the interior and exterior. This also applies to the cork flooring, which is the same inside and out.
Every VMG 53 is different
The VMG 53 offers its owners an open platform that allows everyone to put their own stamp on the boat. Although the architecture of the hulls and decks remains the same, floor coverings, base colours, woods and textiles can be customised in consultation with the designer. Delivery of the first VMG 53 trimaran is scheduled for January 2027.
Uske Berndt
Editor News & Panorama
