Displacement hulls at 12 metres draw on naval architecture principles that have been perfected over generations. The rounded bilge sections and moderate waterline beam create a hull that parts the sea with minimal fuss, delivering a ride quality that planing designs cannot replicate at low speed. Builders take advantage of this stability to fit interiors with heavier, more luxurious materials: solid hardwood joinery, marble surfaces and brass hardware that would be impractical on a lighter, faster hull.
