Palm Beach Motor Yachts has completed the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Johor, Malaysia.
The yacht builder, which in September 2024 announced a new flagship model, has undertaken major renovations, adding 31,000sqm (around 334,000sqft) to its previous 51,000sqm facility.
With the new development, the boatbuilder’s total factory footprint now reaches 80,000sqm (around 861,000sqft), equivalent to 20 acres of covered workspace.
Palm Beach Motor Yachts says the expansion is a crucial component of its factory-direct experience, providing yacht owners with service and an array of customisation options.
“Our investment in this expansion is about more than just the physical space,” explained Mark Richards, founder, CEO, and chief designer of Palm Beach Motor Yachts.
“It encompasses advanced technology, innovative equipment, enhanced building processes, and, most importantly, the talented people who bring our vision to life.
Our investment in this expansion is about more than just the physical space.
Mark Richards
“The satisfaction I derive from seeing it all come together is amazing.”
And Mark explained that the demand for factory-direct boat building has been remarkable — not only in the company’s manufacturing capabilities, but also in its product offerings and workforce.
The expansion supports the company’s increasing demand for bespoke yacht models alongside strengthening its commitment to factory-direct sales and service.
In November 2024, the company announced it had opened a new West Coast focused sales and service office in San Diego, California, managed by Michael Kusler.
The company’s new flagship model – the Palm Beach 107, and the new Palm Beach GT50 RS Outboard model, have now moved beyond the design phase and are currently in production, alongside two additional jet drive-powered offerings.
Fast, and efficient
The 107 incorporates Palm Beach Motor Yachts’ V-Warp Technology hull which includes a fine entry, a graceful curvature amidships, and minimal deadrise at the transom.
The V-Warp Technology hull is built and infused with a resin to E-Glass unidirectional and multi-axial fibre ratio, to provide a strong, fast, and efficient hull form.
The hull is then fused directly to the carbon fibre structure, bulkheads, deck, and superstructure of the vessel, designed to contribute to fuel efficiency and performance.
The GT50 RS is due to debut in Spring 2025 with a larger GT60 RS currently under development.
