Renowned German shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen has announced a new 70-meter semi-custom platform, an innovative design to complement the yard’s celebrated fully custom superyachts.
Developed in partnership with the award-winning Reymond Langton Design, the project translates decades of client feedback and proven engineering into an efficient, “ready-to-build” solution. Just like its namesake gemstone, ARUBY represents immense strength and longevity.
Through A&R’s world-class workmanship, this raw structural power is polished into a high-end, sophisticated yachting object, offering the boutique-level dedication of a custom shipyard combined with a streamlined, turnkey path to ownership.
Backing this major announcement is the rich heritage of Abeking & Rasmussen; a family-owned company that has delivered over 6,500 innovative vessels from its modern Lemwerder facility since 1907, utilizing state-of-the-art 125-meter construction sheds to serve the world’s most demanding market.
Accelerated Path to Ownership “ARUBY is our answer to the modern owner’s desire for quality without the typical development lead times,” says Till von Krause – Sales Director Yacht. “By utilizing a pre-engineered, proven platform, we save months of development time. This allows owners to skip the complexities of a new-build team while still enjoying the individualized experience and interior design freedom for which A&R is famous.”
The Concept of “New Luxury”
ARUBY introduces a lifestyle centered on autonomy and discretion. The layout emphasizes a “New Luxury” approach, where crew service is highly efficient but intentionally kept in the background.
Features like smart self-service options enhance privacy and save time, allowing guests to transition seamlessly between fine dining, wellness in the spacious Beach Club, or focused remote work in dedicated onboard office facilities.
Technically, ARUBY is a powerhouse of quiet efficiency. Drawing on A&R’s specialized knowledge from naval mine-hunting vessels, the yacht features:
- Diesel-electric propulsion and a pod drive system for exceptionally smooth and silent operation
- A “future-fuel” ready setup, ensuring the vessel remains compliant and sustainable foryears to come
- A single-tier engine room layout, which optimizes technical space to provide more volume for guest luxury
- A signature slim hull design, enhancing energy efficiency and seafaring comfort
Key Specifications at a Glance:
- Length / Volume: 70 meters / about 1,770 GT
- Versatility: Optimized General Arrangement (GA) ideal for family use, business, orhigh-ROI chartering
- Lifecycle Support: Robust construction and comprehensive after-sales programs ensure long-term value retention