Soigné Lake

“Bringing glass so low to the waterline is unheard of on a superyacht.”

The term “freshwater yacht” was an oxymoron until J. David Weiss designed a futuristic 80-footer that redefines large houseboats. Having penned dozens of oceangoing superyachts for Europe’s leading builders, Weiss was given carte blanche by Arizona-based Bravada Yachts to create a new freshwater category. “The designs have typically been boxy, bloated RVs,” he says. “The good news is their scale can provide a custom yacht experience.”