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Since its launch, the Y7 has established itself as YYachts' flagship model. With nearly 20 units already delivered, the Greifswald-based shipyard on the Baltic has chosen to develop this 22-meter yacht in collaboration with naval architects judel/vrolijk & co. The new Y7 retains the spirit of simplicity and lightness that has made it such a success, while incorporating technical and aesthetic adjustments designed for short-handed sailing and long-distance life on board.
Carbon and performance: the lightweight construction of the Y7
The Y7 is built entirely in carbon, from the hull and deck to the mast. This structural choice results in increased rigidity and a displacement limited to around 34 tons, which remains light for a yacht of this size. This lightness enhances speed and light-weather behavior, an advantage for long crossings and fast cruising programs.
This technology does, however, require rigorous maintenance. While carbon offers long life and high strength, repairs require specialized know-how and can cost more than with conventional materials.
A 70-footer designed for a smaller crew
Designed to remain accessible to owners wishing to sail without a large crew, the Y7's deck layout has been simplified. All halyards and sheets have been moved back to the helm stations, allowing maneuvering without leaving the helm. The cockpit has an asymmetrical entrance, freeing up the central passage, and a wider space between the helm consoles and winches.
Stability is ensured by an optimized ballast ratio, with a choice of a fixed 3.5 m keel or a telescopic 2.85 m keel in the upper position. These options allow the yacht to be adapted to both high seas and more restricted sailing areas.
Naval architecture and silhouette by judel/vrolijk
The lines of the new Y7 retain the characteristic YYachts silhouette, while incorporating a number of significant changes. The bow has been redesigned, the freeboard slightly raised, and the coaming moved back towards the superstructure, freeing up wide passageways and accentuating the perception of a spacious deck.
These adjustments contribute to the vessel's overall stability, while enhancing its aesthetics. The profile remains identifiable at first glance, a hallmark of judel/vrolijk designs.
Modular interior layouts for owners and crew
Below deck, the Y7 benefits from increased volume. The owner's cabin, located forward, gains in surface area, and can be accompanied by a dressing room or office space. Three layouts are available: a standard version with two guest cabins and crew, a version with a VIP suite aft, and a configuration incorporating a larger crew mess.
Separate access to the technical and living areas preserves the owners' privacy, while providing a discreet and functional circulation for on-board personnel.
Interior design: between Nordic sobriety and Mediterranean elegance
The Y7 offers a range of interior atmospheres. The shipyard collaborated with Italian Francesca Modica and Dane David Thulstrup, already involved in other models in the range. Four worlds are proposed: Milano in warm tones and brushed wood; Baltic inspired by Nordic atmospheres, with light, sober tones; Sugi Ban which combines burnt wood and textured fabrics; and Glacier with soft, airy shades.
Each homeowner can personalize his or her interior, from the choice of wood species to the fabrics, in a logic of made-to-measure while respecting the sober identity of the brand.
With this new Y7, YYachts confirms its commitment to offering large yachts accessible to short-handed sailors. With its carbon construction, optimized architecture and flexible layout, this model illustrates the evolution of large cruising yachts, where simplicity of maneuvering remains at the heart of the design.
