ELYSIAN - 39.62m (2004)

Westport's 2004 achievement with ELYSIAN captures a defining moment when American yacht building reached its stride, marrying proven offshore capability with the refined luxury that would become the builder's signature. At 39.62 meters, this motor yacht represents the era when Westport solidified its reputation for creating vessels that could handle serious ocean passages while maintaining the comfort standards of a fine hotel. Her design reflects the mature confidence of a builder who had moved beyond simply copying European styling to develop a distinctly American approach to luxury yachting. The proportions speak to seaworthiness first, with accommodations that prioritize genuine livability over showpiece spaces. Clean lines and practical layouts characterize the interior volumes, where natural light flows through thoughtfully positioned windows that serve both aesthetic and functional purposes. ELYSIAN's vintage places her within Westport's golden period of the mid-2000s, when the shipyard's construction techniques had reached full refinement but before the industry's later complications with ever-increasing size and complexity. The result is a yacht that embodies the best qualities of turn-of-the-century American motor yacht design: robust construction, intelligent space planning, and systems engineered for reliability rather than novelty. Her 2004 provenance means she benefits from nearly two decades of proven performance, with any initial teething issues long since resolved. This motor yacht represents Westport at a time when the builder's focus remained on creating vessels that owners would actually use for extended cruising rather than merely displaying at anchor.