In a world of instant gratification and bespoke creativity, yacht owners no longer have to choose between a comfortable sailing yacht and a competitive racing yacht. Technology and design have advanced the option to choose both cruising and racing as priorities in a sort of technical alchemy, achieving magical results with modern materials. The Vitters 44-meter sloop Magic is designed to sail a competitive race, yet offer a safe, comfortable cruising itinerary for friends and family.
This fast-cruising sloop is equipped to handle the role of performance racer through technical expertise of Reichel/Pugh Design. Her owner’s brief expressed a wish to safely and comfortably accommodate a multi-generational family in addition to answering the thrilling call of competitive regattas.
Considering both priorities, the designers set to work with that vision, considering each element in both terms of performance as well as comfort and safety. Important factors regarding the functionality of storage, circulation paths, ergonomics, and structural demands were dovetailed with a desire for residential style comfort and elegance. The secret sauce in the equation proved to be clever engineering and practicality designed to be largely invisible, highlighting the yacht’s aesthetics.
Magic By The Numbers
The Vitters sloop Magic, previously known as Project 3093, was delivered in 2025 from the Zwartsluis, Netherlands, shipyard. Her grey aluminum hull, accented with an orange waterline stripe, with aluminum superstructure measures 44.3 meters in length, with a 9.7-meter beam and a 4.5-meter draft. She carries a 251-ton displacement with 308 GT volume, and is fully compliant with Lloyds Register technical standards.
Following sea trials in the North Sea, Magic’s maiden voyage found her cruising around the Mediterranean, followed by her introduction at the Monaco Yacht Show in September. At sea trials, Magic posted upwind speeds between 10-11 knots in 8 knots of true wind, and 14-16 knots downwind on a beam reach in 15-18 knot winds.
Magic has a cruise speed of 9 knots for a 3,000 nautical mile cruise range, and a top speed of 12 knots. She is powered by a single MAN D2676 LE428 single screw diesel engine, assisted by two Zenoro generators. She also has a 4.2-meter Zodiac tender.
With naval architecture, deck plan, and exterior design by Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design, in close collaboration by Pieter Laureys of Belgium firm TK Interiors, and UK firm Design Unlimited, Magic carries ten guests in five cabins served by seven crew in four cabins. Ezio Dal Maso of Stephensen Harwood oversaw the build on the owner’s behalf.
Magic’s Sail Plan, Rigging, And Sail Management Equipment
Magic’s carbon fiber mast height, customized to her maximum righting moment curve, is 62 meters. Collaboration between North Sails and Southern Spars delivered a design maximizing aerodynamic power that keeps weight down aloft while allowing aggressive upwind and downwind speed. Magic’s sail wardrobe includes a full asymmetrical setup as well as a high aspect jib to make the most of sailing winds. She also has a dedicated staysail for more challenging weather.
Future Fibers EC6 continuous carbon rigging saved significant weight over traditional rod, wire rigging, contributing to a reduced heeling angle and stability. She has a custom fiber furling boom, slider frames and full-length sail battens, allowing reefing and flaking of the mainsail from the cockpit.
Fitted with high-performance North Sails 3Di sails with continuous filament tape molded process that helps to minimize stretching, maintaining optimum shape. To accommodate the forces exerted by 3Di sails, heavy duty deck hardware lightens the work of sail handling. The Vitters hydraulic Power Winches, furlers, deck winches, blade stay tensioners, and main halyard with custom hydraulic power units are all built in-house. Captive winches keep the decks clean and clear.
Additional Vitters Technology
Magic keeps the clean look across the deck and throughout the hull with retractable pop-up mooring bollards that go flush upon command. She is also fitted with a Vitters Submarine anchor system, tucking the equipment below and out of sight, off the foredeck. Fitted with the Vitters Peak Shaving Battery System, Magic’s hybrid-style electrical system stores excess generator energy, helping to reduce fuel emission and allowing silent operation in sensitive areas and situations. Twin V Drums are located inside the forepeak, keeping a clean look while enabling quick adjustments and deployments of light downwind sails.
In addition to all of the exclusive Vitters tech, Magic is also fitted with a Hundested Controllable Pitch Propeller System and Hundested Shaft Line work with the Hundested CP Marine Gear Box with three PTOS, assuring low noise and vibration from the flange and gearbox mountings.
The Main Deck
From every angle, Magic is a marvel of clean lines and clear, open surfaces. Modern Dutch engineering complements her sporty profile and appealing open layout. Boarding the yacht from the stern, the transom hatch folds out to extend the beach club. Steps up to the aft deck cross an open space leading to the twin helms separated by a U-shaped sofa and central table.
Forward of the helms, a recessed open cockpit offers al fresco dining, socializing and planning under cover of the coach roof. A U-shaped sofa to port, surrounding a low table, and a dining table to starboard, surrounded on three sides by a banquette, with Captain’s chairs on the free edge. The look is sophisticated without being severe, inviting without excess.
Forward through expansive glass doors, fully enclosed if weather requires, the main cockpit area can either remain open, or protected when closed, for comfortable dining and lounging in all types of weather. Regardless, a huge strip of glazing runs the length of the coach roof, lending light and gorgeous views.
Inside, a large dining table with banquette on three sides sits to port, and a long, L-shaped sofa with two low tables looks on from starboard. All cushions are upholstered in white, nicely blending with the teak decks, contrasted by dark wood trim and tables and sea blue accents.
Forward, a central stair leads to the lower deck guest cabins, galley, and crew area. To starboard, just after passing through the glass sliders to the al fresco deck, a second stair leads to two twin guest cabins and the master suite.
The Lower Deck
Accessing the lower deck from the aft stair of the enclosed cockpit, a short hall leads to the master and two twin cabins. A discreet entry opens to a central partition open on both port and starboard, with twin wardrobes tucked into both sides of the entry. The fully aft, full beam master suite features light woods and a pale neutral palette, with under edge lighting running along the built-in storage to port and starboard and around the centrally located bed. Through a door to starboard, an office with seating area and desk offers a private workspace. To starboard, a brilliant bath with large, glassed shower, dual sinks, and toilet sits to port.
Forward of the master, two twin cabins with en suite baths reflect each other port and starboard. Executed in the same palette and with the same refined style, the twin cabins are surprisingly spacious.
Materials used throughout the living spaces resulted from a close working relationship between Design Unlimited, the owner, and Pieter Laureys. Laureys brought important background to the project from his work with the owner on previous residents. Careful consideration went into assuring the yacht did not replicate the owner’s residences, but instead reflected the same warm, effortless, comfort but adapted for the marine environment aboard a sailing yacht.
Choosing harmonic tones and textures over contrasts per the owner’s preference, designers selected materials from Armani Casa and Ohman in restrained and sophisticated hues. Leather on the walls and ceiling softened the spaces, contributing a sense of calm, unhurried luxury.
Accessing the forward portion of the lower deck through forward cockpit stairs, guests find an en suite VIP cabin to port and a twin to starboard. A set of doors spaced to separate the crew areas provides access to the crew mess to starboard and the galley to port. Further forward, four crew cabins complete the layout.
A Seafaring Sanctuary
From the extraordinary views through the overhead glazing and the floor to ceiling retractable glass doors opening to the al fresco cockpit, the main saloon, while functioning beautifully, also presents an easy, casual elegant statement for the yacht. As the designer put it, “It is a space that feels both architecturally refined and effortlessly comfortable.”
Using bold proportions, elevated materials, and careful craftsmanship, Magic speaks an authentic language understood by the sea, helping guests relish their time on board while imprinting gentle memories. Cruising, racing, or anchored away in a stunning cove, Magic awaits your command.
