New Builds
An engineer’s eye. A builder’s network.
If you can’t find it, build it
A complex and exciting project
Building a new yacht is a complex and exciting project: a multipurpose luxury residence with wellness facilities and numerous live-in staff, built into a seaworthy, high-performance vessel able to carry an array of tenders and toys — sometimes helicopters.
If you have a special project, or simply can’t find exactly what you want on the brokerage market, you might think about building your own.
If you’re approaching a project for the first time, you may not yet know what type of yacht is actually right for you, or what you should be paying for it. What about regulatory compliance? Technical specifications? Where to build? How long does a project take? How much will it cost? A yacht must look good and feel better — be reliable, efficient, quiet and comfortable — and offer infinite possibilities for fun, relaxation, business, travel, adventure, exploration and research.
This is where Peter’s engineering background becomes your greatest asset. As a mechanical engineer who began his career with one of Sydney’s leading engineering consulting firms, Peter doesn’t just manage a build — he understands one, at the level of drawings, systems and specifications. He has been integral to and highly involved with a number of distinguished new construction projects over his career.
Drawings, systems, specifications — read with an engineer’s eye.
Starting right
You retain control of the project
First steel — where every good build begins.
Peter works closely with you to determine key requirements and explain criticalities, drawing on his expertise to create a well-informed, step-by-step roadmap. As your plans evolve, you outline, define and fine-tune the project’s scope, specifications and design — making well-informed decisions that align with your long-term goals, requirements and budget. Above all, you retain control over the project.
He has done this many times, and there is not much he hasn’t seen. Long range and autonomy for genuine world cruising? Ice-class capability for high-latitude adventure? A dock integrated into the hull? Helicopter capability? Dive centres, submarine support, explorer conversions — Peter can guide you through the complexities of technical, legal, compliance and fiscal issues, in concert with key experts, while assisting you in selecting the best shipyard, naval architect and designer for the project.
And for owners considering a build for Asia-Pacific operation, Peter can tell you exactly what the region demands of a yacht — from tender logistics in remote anchorages to crew supply in the Coral Sea — before the first steel is cut.
Project gallery
A selection of new constructions Peter has been involved with
Peter’s verified new-build projects — including recent new-build sales — will be added here. Ask directly about his track record with distinguished construction projects at leading shipyards worldwide.
A special project in mind?
Start the conversation early — the best builds begin long before the first drawing.