Design Partners
Fred Barrett
Yacht Design & Naval Architecture
Fred Barrett Yacht Design and Naval Architecture brings over 40
years of sailing experience and 30 years of professional naval architecture to every project.
Fred’s hands on background in both building and design has led to a wide range of successful and practical yacht solutions, each reflecting a deep understanding of performance, craftsmanship, and the art of boatbuilding.
years of sailing experience and 30 years of professional naval architecture to every project.
Fred’s hands on background in both building and design has led to a wide range of successful and practical yacht solutions, each reflecting a deep understanding of performance, craftsmanship, and the art of boatbuilding.
iYACHT
iYacht
iYacht is a leading European yacht design and engineering studio with almost 20 years of experience in creating innovative, efficient, and high-performance vessels. With a strong focus on multihulls — both power and sail — our team delivers turnkey solutions from concept to classification. Our portfolio spans from custom superyachts to advanced composite catamarans, blending cutting-edge technology with timeless design.
One of our latest multihull designs recently won the World Yachts Trophies Award and has been nominated for the European Powerboat of the Year 2025, underlining our passion for performance and excellence on the water, the 49 m (160ft) catamaran presented in 2023 is followed by a another new built in 2026.
One of our latest multihull designs recently won the World Yachts Trophies Award and has been nominated for the European Powerboat of the Year 2025, underlining our passion for performance and excellence on the water, the 49 m (160ft) catamaran presented in 2023 is followed by a another new built in 2026.
Misha Merzliakov
Mish Merzliakov Yacht Design
Misha Merzliakov Yacht Design is a superyacht design studio based in Brisbane, Australia. With a degree in naval architecture and recognition from BOAT International Young Designer of the Year and the
2017 International Yacht and Aviation Awards, Misha’s passion for design is evident in his approach.
2017 International Yacht and Aviation Awards, Misha’s passion for design is evident in his approach.
The studio specialises in both interior and exterior design, often incorporating lighting and furniture design to deliver cohesive and distinctive projects.
Peter Brady
Pathfinder Power Cats
Pacific Powercats is led by New Zealand–born designer and boat builder Peter Brady, whose lifelong passion for strong, safe, and efficient boats has shaped an impressive career in power catamaran design and construction.
With deep experience in both traditional and modern boatbuilding techniques, Peter combines craftsmanship, innovation, and practical design insight to deliver seaworthy, comfortable, and high- performing vessels that reflect decades of hands-on expertise.
With deep experience in both traditional and modern boatbuilding techniques, Peter combines craftsmanship, innovation, and practical design insight to deliver seaworthy, comfortable, and high- performing vessels that reflect decades of hands-on expertise.
Rob Shaw
Shaw Yacht Design
Robert Shaw Yacht Design was founded by qualified boatbuilder
and designer Rob Shaw, who combines a lifetime of hands-on boatbuilding with advanced design expertise. Raised in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand, Rob holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in design, and brings over 30 years of racing and design experience across monohulls and multihulls.
His diverse portfolio spans custom race yachts, luxury motor yachts, and performance designs built on practical knowledge and precision.
and designer Rob Shaw, who combines a lifetime of hands-on boatbuilding with advanced design expertise. Raised in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand, Rob holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in design, and brings over 30 years of racing and design experience across monohulls and multihulls.
His diverse portfolio spans custom race yachts, luxury motor yachts, and performance designs built on practical knowledge and precision.
Roger Hill
Roger Hill Yacht Design
Roger Hill Yacht Design is a design practice producing thoughtfully crafted power and sail designs for clients seeking style, efficiency, and performance.
Udo Hafner
Yacht Design & Naval Architecture
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