NEW BUILD & REFIT
In the heart of yachting’s iconic homeport, Newport, R.I., Newport Yacht Builders has established itself as a uniquely American enterprise offering customized solutions and cutting-edge processes in new builds and yacht refits.
Newport Yacht Builders utilizes laser scanning, 3D design, and CAD/CAM manufacturing, integrated with the best traditions of New England boatbuilding to create truly bespoke solutions in a process maximizing efficiency and minimizing yard time.
Project management, personal service
start-to-finish management
Newport Yacht Builders provides a hands-on approach to New Build and Yacht Refit project management so the client has a single point of contact. Acting solely on the client’s behalf, we take pride in delivering integrated solutions, bringing high-quality work and state-of-the-art technology to every project—and we maintain a consistently high level of communication with the client.
The process, from scan to design to cutting
Yacht/architectural Design
Newport Yacht Builders offers a seamless connection between the design of your project and its physical creation. We are able to synthesize our clients’ tastes with a deep understanding of the technical practicalities of marine design to produce functional beauty and beautiful function. By using the latest scanning and 3D modeling technology, our projects move from design concept to production with unmatched efficiency.
Leica RTC 360, No. 1 scanning tool
laser scan & 3d documentation
Laser scanning in 3D is integral as an origin point for Newport Yacht Builder’s work-flow process. Utilizing Leica 3D scanners, we capture precise dimensions of existing conditions, creating an incredibly accurate point-cloud baseline for all work that follows, from design ideation through to component installation. Whether scanning the hull mold for a new build project or the internal structure of a 90-year-old motor yacht, all of our components are designed and built to maximize the efficient use of space, ease systems access, and fit perfectly, minimizing templating and fitting and increasing project efficiency.
Keys to precision and quality
CAD/CAM MANUFACTURING
Working off of our point-cloud baseline, all production design and engineering are done in three dimensions and then directly developed into cutfiles for our in-house CNC machine, assuring perfect translation from design to cut parts. While massively reducing labor hours on the shop floor, this also allows us to maximize use of space (reduce net space) and build our components to a +/- 3mm tolerance to the existing envelope. In-house design handles the creative problem solving; in-house engineering enables a rapid shift to real-world workflow.
Saving time invites more focus on craftsmanship.
yacht carpentry & finish
Machined parts are typically finished and vacuum-bagged with veneers on both sides by Newport Yacht Builder’s craftspeople, melding state-of-the-art production processes with old-world craftsmanship in the traditions of the best of New England yacht building. Whether pursuing a modern aesthetic of multiple textures and finishes, or a classical yacht-style interior, the client can count on our experience and creativity to match their personal vision.