Boat & Yacht Design

Navigating the Build Process - Part 5

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The Weber Marine Elite 22m Flybridge Motoryacht

Weber Marine Elite 22m Flybridge Motoryacht

Pacific PowerBoat Magazine is excited to continue our series on the build process of the Bill Upfold-designed Elite 22M Flybridge Motor Yacht. Currently under construction at Weber Marine in Gulf Harbour, Auckland, this journey takes us from initial concept discussions with the owner to its on-water launch and culminates in a detailed review scheduled for late 2026.

The Hull

With the hull windows now cut out, the exterior hull build and fairing is complete, and a coat of Interprotect undercoat has been applied.
Weber Marine Elite 22m Flybridge Motoryacht boarding platform

At the stern, the boarding platform is now in place.
Weber Marine Elite 22m Flybridge Motoryacht fuel tanks and lids added

Midship, the integral fuel tanks have been completed and lids added, and are now awaiting pressure testing.
Weber Marine Elite 22m Flybridge Motoryacht cabin

Further forward, the cabin sole is in position, and the forward bulges have been painted.

The Deck

Weber Marine Elite 22m Flybridge Motoryacht hull build

Weber Marine Elite 22m Flybridge Motoryacht external deck construction

Externally, the first stage of deck construction is now complete, and the structure has been handed over to the fairing team.
Weber Marine Elite 22m Flybridge Motoryacht inside windows and framing

Inside, the window mullions are in place to support the cabin top, and the temporary interior framing has now been removed.

Stay tuned as we continue to follow this innovative build and provide updates on the progress of this exceptional vessel.