VMG 53: THE LUXURY TRIMARAN REINVENTING FLEXIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY IN INTERIOR DESIGN

VMG 53 is an innovative 16 meter trimaran currently under construction that represents a new generation of high-performance luxury yachts. Its interiors have been designed by Christophe Chedal Anglay with a philosophy focused on functionality and adventure. The project stands out for using top quality materials such as certified cork, eucalyptus and vegan leather. The first unit is scheduled for delivery in January 2027.

VMG (Velocity Made Good), a new shipyard specializing in high-performance luxury trimarans, has revealed the first details of the interiors of its 16 meter trimaran yacht VMG 53, which is currently under construction.

Based in New York and supported by an international team of sailors, designers and industry specialists, VMG has been created to deliver a new generation of offshore cruising trimarans that combine performance, comfort and practical long-distance sailing capability.

The VMG 53 is a next-generation performance trimaran that combines the redundancy, space, and practicality expected of a modern multihull with the responsive sailing characteristics of a high-performance trimaran.

SHAPED BY PERFORMANCE AND PRACTICALITY

As the VMG 53’s interior designer, Christophe Chedal Anglay explains that the trimaran’s core design philosophy is driven by the shipyard’s name—"Velocity Made Good": "In essence, it is designed for performance-oriented sailing, not as an entertainment platform." He continues: "It is inspired by my personal background in extreme mountain sports and sailing, and there is no compromise between style and practicality. Functionality—and the constraints that come with it—generates the vessel's style."

SCENARIO-BASED, TRANSFORMABLE DESIGN

With a highly flexible layout, the VMG 53’s interior has been designed around multiple usage scenarios rather than a single, fixed configuration.

When the owner is voyaging, the cabin near the helm provides a convenient, private space that keeps them close to the controls. However, once the boat reaches the Caribbean and is used primarily for entertaining friends and family, there is less need for the owner to remain in that area. They can move to a private cabin in one of the trimaran’s side hulls, freeing up the main cabin to become a social space.

As a result, the main cabin has been designed to easily switch functions. Bi-fold doors and removable bulkheads allow it to open up into a larger saloon, while a projector can use one of the bulkheads as a screen. Smart glass provides privacy when the space is used for sleeping. The result is a space that can serve as a bedroom, a lounge, or an entertainment area.

Anglay cites Japan as a major influence on this aspect of the VMG 53’s design: "It is a very Japanese way of viewing architecture—transforming your living space from one week to the next, or even from day to day."

VIP COMFORT

Located forward on the starboard side, the VIP cabin aboard the VMG 53 trimaran is designed to offer guests a level of comfort remarkably close to that of the owner's suite. The bed can easily convert from a generous single to a double, and the storage and furnishings can be adjusted in minutes to accommodate various configurations of friends, couples, and children.

A NATURE-INSPIRED PALETTE

VMG’s signature green served as the starting point for the interior design, as Anglay explains: "The use of green came from the company’s founders, but I wanted to explore what green could signify in a broader sense, and I found inspiration in nature. Green evokes a tropical rainforest island, while blue calls to mind a beautiful lagoon."

The colors of the VMG 53 trimaran have also been adjusted to better suit the specific needs of the spaces. "On deck, a darker, more subtle shade is used to allow for better outward visibility, whereas the interior of the hulls is painted in a lighter tone to complement the streamlined spaces."

MATERIALS: SUSTAINABILITY AND DURABILITY

Key materials used aboard the VMG 53 include sustainable cork, eucalyptus, and vegan leather, with Anglay prioritizing durability throughout: "Every material I chose for the vessel is the best available on the market in terms of durability; we made absolutely no compromises in this area."

Hull number one features a dynamic finish that shifts from deep green to rich golden bronze as the light changes, subtly echoing the warmth of the cork, eucalyptus wood, and bronze hardware found in the interior. This color philosophy creates a seamless emotional connection between the exterior and interior, reflecting VMG’s holistic approach to design.

This connection is reinforced by the use of the same cork flooring both inside and out, creating visual continuity from the aft cockpit across the deck and forward to the bow.

A RECIPE FOR CREATIVITY

Rather than presenting a fixed, "one-size-fits-all" interior, the VMG 53 offers owners an open platform, allowing each individual to imprint their own personality onto the vessel.

While the hull and deck architecture remains constant for each vessel, the flooring, base colors, woodwork, and textiles can be customized in collaboration with the designer to reflect individual tastes and lifestyles on board. As Anglay explains: "A key part of my approach is that every new project must differ from the last." This ensures that every VMG 53 interior is unique and tailored to its owner.

The first VMG 53 trimaran is scheduled for delivery in January 2027.

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