A Custom Two-Stage Lift System to Extract a Pair of Engines

May 4, 2026News, Power

Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard needed two MAN V8 diesels—1,800 kg each, coupled to ZF gearboxes—removed from a 95-foot Benetti and replaced with new engines. The engine room was tight, access was through the saloon floor, and nothing could touch the boat on the way out. Projects like this are some of our favorites—working close to … Read More

Maine Boats Homes & Harbors: “Doing this crazy thing”

February 25, 2026Press

The Jan./Feb. edition of Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors carried a cover story by Ted Hugger offering local perspective on the build and launch of the 95′ sloop Ouzeldesigned by Langan Design, built by Rockport Marine. With thanks to the magazine, here’s an excerpt, with a link to the full story: It’s not something you … Read More

Fall 2025 Newsletter

December 10, 2025Sheer Lines Newsletter

Our fall newsletter features the 95-foot Ouzel’s November launch, part 2 of our story on designing Ouzel’s keel, and our take on who to start talking to if you’d like a custom yacht design.

Project Ouzel Becomes Sailing Vessel Ouzel

November 25, 2025Construction Update, News, Press Release, Sail

After three years of creative collaboration between Langan Design Partners and the builder, project manager, and interior designer, this modern classic sailing superyacht is ready for mechanical and systems trials. On November 6, 2025, the 95-foot sloop Ouzel floated on her lines for the first time. With her launch, Ouzel begins putting to the test the intent of her … Read More

Where to Begin When Commissioning a Custom Yacht

November 6, 2025Posts

The idea of commissioning a custom yacht for yourself can feel daunting when you are thinking about it for the first time. Much like building a custom home, it’s a major undertaking that raises some immediate questions: Where do I start the process? Who do I call so I get the best advice and collaborators? … Read More