X-Plorer Yachts - specialist custom catamaran builder
by X-Plorer Yachts 4 Aug 22:52 BST
X-Plorer Yachts 44 © X-Plorer Yachts
X-Plorer Yachts is a specialist custom catamaran builder, proudly Australian-made and exporting globally.
The brand was founded by Juan Koegelenberg, a seasoned yacht captain with more than three decades of experience in the marine industry, at the helm of superyachts and working with owners on custom builds and refits.
In creating the X-Plorer range, Juan applies his specialist expertise overseeing the design and construction of every vessel. On his team are some of the industry's most talented designers and engineers who are renowned for their technical skill in precision hull design, advanced engineering and impeccable interiors.
Testing is carried out to world-class standards, including tank testing to ensure quality and performance that last a lifetime.
Sold prior to its world premiere at the 2025 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May, the groundbreaking 13.7-metre X-Plorer Yachts 44 Offshore is now in service as a purpose-built power cat designed for serious offshore adventures.
Delivering wide-beam stability and rugged, go-anywhere capability, the 44 Offshore stands out from its competitors for its imposing lines and custom features.
The first 44 Offshore has proven itself in punishing conditions and seas up to 3-metres between Australia and Polynesia. The next vessel in construction has been commissioned by an owner in Dubai who has specified a larger, 18-metre model.
"The real attraction of building with X-Plorer is the ability to customise every aspect of your boat from the hull up," said Juan.
"Your X-Plorer cat will be totally unique, the same as your superyacht. Our super tenders are finished to superyacht standard, and can be designed to reflect the mother ship, or as a standalone vessel."
Juan designed the first X-Plorer as the ideal offshore explorer craft with plenty of room on board and the stability and seaworthiness of a multihull, but breaking the mould beyond the square lines of traditional power cats.
"I wanted the aesthetics to give the impression of a monohull, with bowrider capability, full aluminium construction and luxurious interiors," he stated.
Juan worked with experienced yachtsman and naval architect, Shaun Phelps of Periscope Naval Architects, and superyacht specialist, Misha Merzliakov for 12 months to refine the original design.
The first Offshore 44 was built at the Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard, home to more than 90 marine services and trades. Before its official launch, it caught the attention of an owner seeking a support vessel for his one-of-a-kind 52-metre explorer superyacht.
Now named "Jewel", the finished Offshore 44 came in at 11 tonnes, or 12.5 tonnes with fuel, water and equipment on board, and is performing brilliantly in tandem with its mothership, cruising the waters of the South Pacific.
"The X-Plorer Offshore 44 is an impressive-looking, solid platform for all the watertoys and gear you could wish to carry to a dive site, fishing location, or island hopping with up to 20 guests. It's completely up to the owner how their X-Plorer is configured.
"And that is what we offer that sets us apart from other brands: X-Plorer Yachts are unlimited in scope. Owners can let their imaginations roam free."