{"id":18267,"date":"2026-07-22T10:33:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T02:33:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boatshowchina.com\/?p=18267"},"modified":"2026-07-22T10:34:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T02:34:35","slug":"ses-yachts-unveils-24-46m-gentlemans-motor-yacht-series-with-belle-epoque-influence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boatshowchina.com\/en\/latest-news\/archives\/18267","title":{"rendered":"SES Yachts unveils 24-46m gentleman\u2019s motor yacht series with Belle \u00c9poque influence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Turkish shipyard SES Yachts and brokerage firm Ocean Independence have unveiled a new series of gentleman\u2019s motor yachts to celebrate the builder’s 50th anniversary. The range, named EPOQ, comprises three yachts spanning from 24 to 46 metres and has been designed with a nod to the Belle \u00c9poque era.<\/p>\n\n\n

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London-based studio Sturge & Toth is behind the semi-custom designs, with Dutch firm Van Oossanen Naval Architects responsible for the engineering and Ocean Independence appointed exclusive sales partner of the series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first model presented is the 36-metre EPOQ, which will be offered in three platform configurations, including a split-deck layout and two tri-deck options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspired by Belle \u00c9poque [an era of European elegance and craft that spanned from 1871 to 1914], the designers have opted for a contemporary profile to define the 36-metre, described as a showcase of “enduring qualities, elegance, leisure, confidence and a regard for beauty”.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Characterising the yacht is a classic concave hull that blends into a smoothed round transom. Paired with teak detailing and balanced proportions, the design is said to offer “a presence that owes little to passing trends”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe traditional gentleman\u2019s yacht was often associated with status, prestige and the visual expression of wealth,\u201d explained Sturge & Toth co-founders, Toby Sturge and Ben Toth. \u201cOur interpretation takes a different path. EPOQ does not seek to impress through grandeur. Instead, she expresses sophistication through elegance, craftsmanship and a strong sense of purpose.”<\/p>\n\n\n

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First details of 36-metre EPOQ reveal highlights including a glass-bottomed Jacuzzi on the sundeck, which is positioned directly above an al fresco dining area of the main deck below. The Jacuzzi is fitted with switchable liquid-crystal glass, which shifts between translucent and transparent, illuminating the deck below with beams of natural light and reflections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main deck is fitted with loose, freestanding furniture to offer a relaxed and residential feel. In terms of materials, traditional woods have been paired with fabric panelling to allow for late-stage personalisation for an owner during the build.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EPOQ is built around Van Oossanen\u2019s Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF), combining the efficiency of a displacement hull with the speed opportunities of a semi-displacement platform. According to the firm, the result is a yacht that remains “calm and composed” in a variety of sea conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Van Oossanen added: \u201cFor us, the brief of creating a yacht with a Northern European character and superior seakeeping goes far beyond technical specifications. It means engineering confidence into every nautical mile.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alongside an anniversary celebration, the series marks SES Yachts’ first move into the semi-custom segment, following more than 50 years of building full custom sailing and motor yachts. Amongst its custom fleet is the celebrated 32.7-metre motor yacht Far Niente, delivered in 2024.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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