Bestevaer 53 'Tethys'

The Bestevaer 53 is both strong and beautiful, offering outstanding sailing qualities in the harshest of circumstances. This aluminium yacht is designed for short-handed, long-distance voyaging in cold climates, but is equally at home in the tropics.

Known for its comfort, strength, and excellent sailing properties, the Bestevaer 53 is not only fast in strong breezes, but also maintains a good turn of speed in light and moderate conditions, thanks to its moderate displacement and large efficient sail area.

Construction Timeline

May 2024

June 2024

August 2024

October 2024

November 2024

February 2025

April 2025

May 2024 – early stages aluminium construction

The construction of Tethys entered its early stages. The forward and aft watertight bulkheads were in place—standard on all our yachts for safety and structural integrity. Work had also begun on the deck structure forward of the first bulkhead, while aft, the cockpit started to take shape. A solid foundation for the expedition yacht to come.

June 2024 – aluminium structure yakes shape

The aluminium construction of ‘Tethys’ was well underway, and the yacht’s distinctive contours had begun to emerge. With hull plating progressing steadily, her explorer DNA was becoming clearly visible in form and function.

August 2024 – turning the aluminium hull

A significant milestone in building the Bestevaer 53 ‘Tethys’, by turning its aluminum hull.

October 2024 – testing the superstructure

Another exciting milestone in the build of the Bestevaer 53 ‘Tethys’: testing the fit of the superstructure.

November 2024 – entering the paint shed

Tethys moved from the aluminium construction hall to the paint shed. With the hull and structure complete, the project entered its next major phase—preparing the yacht for finishing inside and out.

February 2025 – outfitting hall

Tethys moved into the outfitting hall—a major step in the build process. Inside, work began on the technical pre-installation, laying the groundwork for systems integration and interior construction.

April 2025 – interior phase

The build had progressed into the interior phase. All interior sections were placed inside the hull, marking a major milestone. With the structure in position, the team began detailing and finishing the technical installations—bringing the yacht another step closer to completion.