At the end of August 2012 in La Rochelle, Aureus Yachts, a brand of the AP Yacht Conception company, will put its new Aureus XV yacht out to sea. This sailing yacht for hedonists is designed to offer the excessiveness of the luxury maxi-yachts on a more compact, human scale.
The Aureus brand and Aureus XV were created in response to the unmet demand among customers wishing to enjoy the excitement of the sea without compromising on the comfort, privacy and modern design to which they are accustomed on land.
It took the Aureus Yachts teams over two years to develop this radical yacht, designed for a demanding, hedonistic clientele familiar with luxury standards and attracted by a new experience of sea travel.
To maximise performance and control, the Absolute version of the Aureus XV incorporates the most innovative production techniques and materials:
Carbon reinforced, vacuum infused hull and deck to guarantee exceptional lightness and rigidity
“High module” carbon mast and boom, for improved rigidity and lightness
D4 carbon sails, ultra-efficient and hard-wearing for enhanced sensation during ocean sailing
Foam core interior woodwork for improved lightness
These techniques improve the boat’s performance, save space and make the boat lighter, which creates room for a more comfortable, contemporary interior layout.
To know more about this techniques: http://aureus-yachts.com/aureusxv/presentation
The naval architecture is by Italian architect Emmanuel Rossi.
The deck is designed for total freedom of movement. All manoeuvres are made from the helm station and controlled by hydraulic or electrical power, to guarantee maximum control and responsiveness with smaller crews. There are no rope ends to obstruct mobility and the equipment is flush or built-in. These choices make life easier on the outside of the boat and make it safer to move around. They also contribute to the boat’s distinctive aesthetic.
The interior, by Parisian designer Eric Benqué, offers sober luxury combining pure lines and fine, durable materials. To offer optimal functionality and on-board comfort, the Aureus XV Absolute has the following features on board: a generator set, built-in hydro generator and desalinator for independence at sea, quiet air conditioning, generous storage space, a real multimedia area with satellite internet access, a kitchen equipped to meet the modern standards of city living, etc.
Please download the interieur and exterieur photos from the website press section: http://aureus-yachts.com/press
The Aureus XVs are entirely made at our extremely modern workshops in Marans, which employ 68 experienced craftspeople and journeymen who are passionate about their work. The site has its own carpentry workshop, a composite part production and finishing workshop, a post cure oven for carbon/epoxy parts, and a leatherwork/case-making/carpeting workshop. Aurélien Poncin, Director of the Aureus brand, explains: “The decision to make everything in France means Aureus Yachts has access to the highest level of skill, with craftsmen and journeymen who have received the best training, ensuring total quality control. Aureus Yachts relies on these strong skills in its constant drive to innovate, in all the trades involved in the Aureus production process.”
The first Aureus XV will be available in September in La Rochelle, for press trials.
About the Company:
The AP Yacht Conception company was founded by Aurélien Poncin, former Marketing Director at Catana, a manufacturer of upmarket catamarans for ocean cruises. It was borne of a desire to overthrow sailing conventions by taking a new look at yachts, combining performance and comfort, enjoyment at sea and urban design, as opposed to the conservative “nautical” design so prevalent in the yachting sector today.
