Tom Waes' Bestevaer 53 'Tethys'

Tom Waes' Bestevaer 53 'Tethys'

Tom Waes' Bestevaer 53 'Tethys'

Tom Waes during the KM Yachtbuilders Open Day 2024, where he welded his own construction number 113.

Tom Waes' Bestevaer 53 'Tethys'

Tom Waes' Bestevaer 53 'Tethys'

Tom Waes' Bestevaer 53 'Tethys'

Tom Waes during the KM Yachtbuilders Open Day 2024, where he welded his own construction number 113.

Tom Waes' Bestevaer 53 'Tethys'

Bestevaer 53 ‘Tethys’

– under construction –

We are currently building the Bestevaer 53 Sailing Yacht named ‘Tethys’ for TV-personality and actor Tom Waes.

The Bestevaer 53 is both strong and beautiful, offering outstanding sailing qualities in the harshest of circumstances. This aluminium yacht is designed for short-handed, long-distance voyaging in cold climates, but is equally at home in the tropics. Known for its comfort, strength, and excellent sailing properties, the Bestevaer 53 is not only fast in strong breezes, but also maintains a good turn of speed in light and moderate conditions, thanks to its moderate displacement and large efficient sail area.

In August 2024, we achieved a significant milestone in building Tom Waes’s new yacht, Tethys, by turning its aluminum hull, moving us closer to completing the Bestevaer 53.

  • Designer: Dykstra Naval Architects
  • Length: 16,25
  • Water displacement: 20,00 T.
  • Material: Aluminium
  • 2024

Specifications

  • Type - Bestevaer Custom
  • Designer - Dykstra Naval Architects
  • Construction year - 2024
  • Material - Aluminium
  • Status - Under construction
  • Length - 16,25 meter
  • Width - 4,57 meter
  • Depth - 1,70 - 3,50 meter
  • Rigging - Cutter
  • Keeltype - Variable
  • Water displacement - 20,00 T.

Exterior impression