Overview
About this vessel
ROCK X strikes the ideal combination between speed, comfort, and spaciousness. The world renowned team at Vripack designed a fast super displacement hull with a high, straight bow for intercepting rough seas. With an innovative sliding platform and a draft of only 1.8 meters, she can visit the most secluded areas in pursuit of adventure. All of this, combined with the yacht's steel and aluminum construction, results in a remarkably comfortable cruising experience with impressive speeds. Furthermore, at under 24 meters, ROCK X retains all of the benefits of the European CE rules' CE-A category.
Additionally, ROCK X excels in providing unparalleled comfort and space to its discerning owners and guests. With a beam of 6.5 meters and three decks, the yacht's voluminous, open-plan layout boasts 20% more internal volume than other comparable-sized boats. On the main deck, full-height windows give amazing uninterrupted views onto the water. This space has a lounge area with adjustable seating and a fully equipped minibar, while the dining area features one of the largest glass panels found on a yacht this size.
The owner's suite is on the main deck, characterized by a private drop-down balcony with underwater lighting and child-proofing features available at the press of a button. There are three guest cabins on the lower deck, a double and two twins, and the 15-square-metre bridge deck is given over to relaxing, with seating and al fresco dining. Sunshades create a further outdoor space on the main deck. Her Beach Club with Jacuzzi acts as a centerpiece for comfort and is just as much an integral part of her ergonomic functions. Her custom swim platform can accommodate a tender, but when unloaded, acts as the perfect connection to the sea.
A Message from a Current ROCK Explorer Owner
"The search was for a boat that was neither too big nor too small, a boat on which one can spend six to eight months a year. In other words, a home on the sea," says Mark Meier Von Strenght, owner and captain of 26-metre M/Y ROCK, hull number one. "With a total of 16,000 nautical miles traveled so far, that's about 4,000 nautical miles per year, we have experienced every kind of weather and have never felt unsafe, even in 70 knots of wind and four-meter high waves."
More Rock, Less Roll
An explorer yacht like no other, M/Y ROCK is the SUV of the seas. Inspired by the durability of marble and Land Rover, yet softened by the warmth of a tactile interior, ROCK is built for comfortable adventure. "ROCK, an SUV of the seas, is the perfect example of how to take a contemporary explorer yacht to the next level. Underpinned by Vripack's creative design skills and expertise in the fields of naval architecture and engineering, the end result is a unique home at sea. Clever space planning and an ergonomic layout creates optimum room on board, far exceeding the interior volume of any other comparable sized yacht. Paired with CFD optimized hull shape—a defining feature of the SUV series—ROCK epitomizes Vripack's renowned skill for smart design, maximum comfort, and pure onboard enjoyment in any sea condition." – Bart M. Bouwhuis, Partner, Vripack
Stone Called Genius
"Her mission is more about creeping into far-flung corners of Med with her 1.8 meter draft, or exploring off the beaten track in the Caribbean. That's why the SUV moniker sits so well. She is something of a hybrid. A crossover. A new breed." – Boat International
"We added a lot of glass on board, with full height windows that deliver uninterrupted views wherever you are on board. The dining area features one of the largest glass panels found on board a 26m yacht, providing panoramic vistas." – Robin De Vries, Senior Designer, Vripack
The Vripack design team took great care in developing a detailed exterior and interior design to contain a large number of custom features that match ROCK's architectural lines. This is most apparent in the stainless steel railing and bollards, the teak-deck layout, detailing on the windows and inside the leather paneling and marble works that run throughout. Evident from the moment you step on board, ROCK's exceptional design elements are what make a yacht of this size a standout custom design. The special cabins at the aft gives the total effect of the cruising experience with extra large windows making the cabins luminous. Both cabins have their own bathrooms. The Owner Cabin has luminous space and a private terrace which become stunning especially at night with utilized underwater lighting enjoying an aquarium feeling. ROCK's outstanding lounge deck accommodates a 12 person onyx dining table, an outdoor bar and a spacious lounge sofa area.
ROCK is an environmental yacht with onboard lithium-ion batteries, solar panels, waste treatment system and very low fuel consumption at economic speed.
