Guide · Beachclub 40
By Leon Bekkers, founder·5 min read
What is a beach club yacht?
By Leon Bekkers, founder·5 min read
What makes a yacht a beach club yacht?
Three things: a stern platform at or near water level, side sections that fold out to widen that platform, and an aft layout built around lounging rather than a cockpit. On the Bekkers Beachclub 40 the optional beach club wings unfold at anchor and turn the stern into a private terrace on the water.
Beach club yacht vs. a classic day cruiser
| Beach club yacht | Classic day cruiser | |
|---|---|---|
| Stern | Terrace at water level, fold-out wings | Swim platform, fixed width |
| Focus | Living at anchor | Running between harbours |
| Aft layout | Lounge and sun beds open to the sea | Cockpit and seating |
| Typical use | Swimming, lunch at anchor, guests | Day trips, cruising |
Who is a beach club yacht for?
- 01Owners who spend more time at anchor than under way
- 02Families and guests who swim several times a day
- 03Superyacht owners looking for a stylish chase tender
- 04Warm-water cruising grounds such as the Mediterranean, Florida and the Caribbean
How the Bekkers Beachclub 40 is built
The Beachclub 40 is hand-built in aluminium at the Bekkers yard in Heusden, Holland, to the same superyacht standard as the AZUR 45. Standard equipment includes a 17-inch Garmin glass cockpit, generator, air-conditioned accommodation, outdoor galley with fridge and sink, Yacht Control Domotica smart system, lithium-ion batteries in a stainless steel safety box and Bowers & Wilkins marine audio.
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About the authorLeon Bekkers founded Bekkers Yachts in Heusden after years of making stainless steel work for the leading Dutch superyacht yards.
