With the Ogham 54, the French shipyard Bord à Bord presents a concept for discerning blue water sailors. The aluminium boat combines the advantages of monohull and multihull yachts in a so-called monomaran design. The cockpit and deck saloon are elevated on one level, similar to a catamaran.
Flexible room concept with four cabins
Below deck, the 17.89 metre long yacht offers four double cabins and three heads. The modular interior can be customised to suit individual requirements. Particularly striking is the Ogham 54's deck saloon, which is built far forward and provides an almost unobstructed all-round view. Another interesting feature is the position of the galley, which is recessed at the rear of the deck saloon, allowing short distances to the cockpit without restricting the living area.
Three keel options for different applications
There is a choice of three keel versions: Fixed keel, hydraulic swivelling keel or chine keels. The latter option is particularly suitable for areas with strong tides, as it allows the boat to fall dry without any problems. The first hull is currently being built at Bord à Bord in northern France, an aluminium specialist that has already implemented similar concepts before the Ogham 54. The shipyard has not yet given any concrete price details. The market launch of the Ogham 54 is planned for September 2025 at the Grand Pavois trade fair in La Rochelle.
Designed by the blue water specialist
French designer Vincent Lebailly is behind the concept. He has already worked for the Garcia shipyard, which specialises in blue water yachts, and designed the unusual Biloup 109.
Technical data
| Length over all | 17,89 m |
| Waterline length | 16,56 m |
| Width | 5,17 m |
| Draught | 2,27 m |
| Displacement | approx. 23 tonnes |
| Sail area on the wind | 173 m² |
| Motorisation | 135 HP |
| Fuel tank | 900 l |
| Water tank | 700 l |
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Hauke Schmidt
Test & Technology editor
Hauke Schmidt was born in Hanau, Hesse, in 1974, but moved to the coast at the age of an Opti and grew up sailing dinghies and tall ships. School and semester breaks were used for extensive Baltic Sea cruises. During and after his oceanography studies in Kiel, he took part in various international research trips to tropical and polar regions. The focus was on ocean currents and their influence on climate change. Eventually he was drawn back to his home coast and to YACHT. He completed a traineeship there and has been working as an editor in the Test & Technology department since 2009. His core tasks include equipment and boat testing, as well as practical topics relating to electronics, seamanship and refits. As a passionate DIY enthusiast, he loves to spend his summers on the water with his family and winters working on his boat
