Carbon Yachts holds exclusive distribution rights for Virtue Yachts across Australia and New Zealand, and the company is preparing to introduce a new model: the Virtue V14 Hardtop.
The V14 was designed by Dutch yacht designer Guido de Groot, whose portfolio includes celebrated work with Vanquish Yachts. His approach is evident throughout the boat, with bold, confident lines meeting a thoughtful use of space. Generous lounging areas sweep aft toward a wide side transom platform that extends the living space to the water's edge, while a neatly concealed dinghy garage sits beneath, preserving the clean, uncluttered profile.
Below deck, the layout has been conceived with flexibility in mind. Whether the occasion calls for entertaining guests or settling in for a night aboard, the V14 is well equipped. The saloon functions as both a relaxed lounge and dining area, converting readily into an oversized double berth when needed. An aft cabin offers twin singles for additional sleeping, and the arrangement is completed by a private head and a well-considered galley.
The V14 arrives on the back of growing international recognition for the Virtue brand. The V10 T-Top earned a Best of Boats Award nomination in the Performance category, and the V10 Cabin followed with its own nomination in the Adventure category, back-to-back acknowledgements that have strengthened Virtue's standing globally. The V14 builds directly on that foundation, offering precision handling, a refined aesthetic, and the kind of exclusivity the brand has come to represent. Its advanced Petestep® hull delivers both stability and efficiency, and with powerful outboard configurations capable of exceeding 50 knots, the boat is equally composed at rest as it is exhilarating underway.
Production numbers will be kept deliberately low, a decision that underlines Virtue's dedication to craftsmanship and individuality. Every V14 will be configured to suit the specific tastes and intentions of its owner, making each boat a genuine personal statement.
Peter Hrones captured the philosophy well: "Virtue is unique in that every new model is shaped not only by its designers, but by feedback from all stakeholders. The V14 is the result of detailed feedback from their dealers, V10 owners, and prospective V14 buyers — a truly bespoke creation that reflects what today's dayboat owners are asking for."
