MAHANA

Jack Sarin's naval architecture for MAHANA creates a distinctive rhythm of living across her 25-meter hull, where the main saloon opens directly onto a sheltered aft deck through wide sliding doors. Guests naturally drift between the air-conditioned interior and the shade of the deck overhang, creating an easy flow that feels more like a well-designed home than a traditional yacht layout. The forward cockpit offers a second gathering space entirely removed from the main living areas, perfect for morning coffee or evening conversations away from the group. Leidy Vermeulen's interior design embraces the yacht's intimate scale rather than fighting it, using warm woods and carefully chosen fabrics that invite guests to settle in for long conversations. The galley connects naturally to the main living space, allowing the crew to prepare meals while remaining part of the social atmosphere. Every surface and corner serves a purpose without feeling cramped, from built-in seating that accommodates the full complement of six guests to storage solutions that keep personal belongings organized throughout longer journeys. West Bay Sonship delivered MAHANA in 2001 as a thoughtful interpretation of the modern motor yacht, sized for genuine connection rather than grand gestures. Her 119-ton displacement creates stability underway while her beam provides surprising volume in the living spaces. With two dedicated crew managing the technical aspects of the journey, guests aboard MAHANA find themselves part of a more personal yachting experience, where conversations continue naturally from sunrise through sunset across her interconnected spaces.