In preparing this second issue of Sheer Lines, we wanted to have you get to know us better and understand the breadth of what we do. From high-performance sailboats to classic powerboats, science applications to production manufacturing, initial lines plan development to 3D models – we are operating as a traditional yacht design firm confidently … Read More
Today we launched our “Sheer Lines” newsletter; it marks the 20-year anniversary of Langan Design by celebrating the milestones we’ve achieved with our clients while adhering to a key philosophy–embraced since 1997 when the late Bill Langan founded Langan Design–that “success stems from collaboration.”
The St. Barth Bucket Regatta kicks off this week and we are excited to see the 123-foot aluminum yacht AXIA competing. Two years ago the owners of AXIA hired Langan Design Partners to undertake an optimization review of Axia’s appendages, which turned into a major refit. From 2014 to 2015, we completed a series of … Read More
Great article in the South Shore Breaker featuring Snyder’s Shipyard and its legacy. We’re honored to be working with the shipyard on a new wooden rudder for the 161-foot schooner Bluenose II (rudder highlighted in the article).
After a short commissioning period in Santos (Brazil), Zing III has made her way to her mooring and can be seen sailing in Rio harbor. Regularly topping 20 knots her canting keel gives her all the power she needs to blast out to the islands in record time. She is proving a blast to sail, … Read More
It was another rainy spring day in Brazil for Zing III’s commissioning. She sits on her lines and has just made her way to Rio. Stay tuned for some sailing pictures to come!
We are happy to share this link from our friends at True North: The press release announcing the new flagship of the True North brand, the True North 50. We have been hard at work on this project and are excited to finally get to talk about it! Stay tuned for more information over the … Read More
Finished more than a year ago our first Newport residential “refit” project has been featured in the latest edition of the Superyacht magazine. Click here to read the complete article.
The machining of the canting keel has begun for Zing 3. Machined from a solid piece of forged steel this keel will slowly take shape as successive layers of material are removed by way of a 5 axis milling machine.