Baltic Yachts and Judel/Vrolijk are a good match. Just think of"Ravenger" (ex-"Pink Gin VI"). The shipyard from Jakobstad in Finland and the Bremerhaven designers want to score points in the popular superyacht segment of just under 24 metres. Formats below this magical length limit are easier to maintain, easier to charter and allow more flexibility in route planning in the Mediterranean. They are allowed to anchor closer to the coast in parts of France, and less strict rules apply with regard to seaweed meadows (Posidonia).
Only 20 months construction time
The new Baltic 78 is in the blue water segment and the family is planning extensive cruises in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. The crack has parallels with a two-year-old Baltic project, the rose-coloured Cruise-Racer "Emma". It is also 23.99 metres long and 6.27 metres wide. The mini-series Baltic 67 also comes to mind, of which three units are afloat and which was also created with Judel/Vrolijk.
With a construction time of around 20 months, the Finns want to demonstrate their efficiency. The shipyard started talks in late autumn 2025 and is planning delivery for summer 2027. The British company Design Unlimited, which previously collaborated on the Baltic 175 "Ravenger" and the Baltic 108 WinWin, is working on the interior. According to the shipyard, this experience significantly shortens the coordination processes between the owner, designer and shipyard. The family can thus incorporate their wishes directly into the design.
Autonomy on board
As the owner's family would like the boat to run silently at anchor for longer periods, Baltic Yachts has installed a large battery bank for the on-board power supply. A semi-rigid bimini, which is removable but not foldable, provides the necessary protection from the elements and at the same time makes it easier to handle the mainsail when stowing. The Baltic 78 is designed to sail comfortably in a wide range of conditions.
Thanks to advanced composite construction and proven technology, Baltic is planning a displacement (light) of 42 tonnes. A lifting keel ranging from 2.8 metres to 4.15 metres is designed to combine seaworthiness with the freedom to explore shallow bays and anchorages.
Technical data Baltic 78:
- Overall length: 23.99 m
- Width: 6.27 m
- Keel: 2.8 - 4.15 m
- Displacement (light): 42 t
- Construction: j/v design & co
- Interior design: Design Unlimited
- Planned delivery: summer 2027
- Shipyard: Baltic Yachts
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