Stephen Weatherley: CEO and founder of Archipelago Yachts
In Amsterdam, we met up with Stephen Weatherley, CEO and founder of Archipelago Yachts, where he presented the shipyard’s current direction and unveiled their current projects. His vision is based on an approach that places engineering, design, and propulsion systems at the forefront, applied to the demanding market sector of aluminum powercats.
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Published on 30/01/2026
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Véronique Largeau
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40 to 80 feet in length, with construction on the Isle of Wight. This organization allows for strong continuity between design, engineering, and manufacturing, in an industrial environment with a long maritime tradition.
From the outset, Weatherley was keen to emphasize the fundamental choice of aluminum: “We exclusively build aluminum catamarans. The entire range is designed around this material because it allows us to work on the structure, durability, and…
