Superyacht at night with illuminated decks

Starting a New Build Project

Jan-Jaap Minnema discussing yacht details

Turning a concept into a working yacht requires coordination, planning and the right team around the project.

A new build brings together designers, engineers, shipyards, project managers and specialists — all moving at different speeds. My role is to help owners structure the process so each stage develops properly and decisions are made with the right information in front of them.

From linking you with exceptional naval architects and designers to overseeing crucial stages like design, construction, crew recruitment, and delivery, JJ is committed to guiding you every step of the way.

SHIPYARDS

Hakvoort
Tankoa
Feadship
Oceanco
Lürssen
Heesen
Benetti
JJ inspecting yacht construction in shipyard

FULLY
CUSTOM BUILD

From linking you with exceptional naval architects and designers to overseeing crucial stages like design, construction, crew recruitment, and delivery, JJ is committed to guiding you every step of the way.

Yacht hull under construction in shipyard
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DESIGNERS

Harrison Eidsgaard
Diana Yacht Design
Azure Yacht Design
H2 Yacht Design
De Voogt Naval Architects

Testimonials

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"I bought my 56‑meter Perini Navi with Jan‑Jaap as my broker. He is efficient, trustworthy and a true yachting professional."

Owner 56m Perini Navi

Yacht Owner

Owner 56m Perini Navi testimonial
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"Jan‑Jaap knows the complexity of yacht building and can translate this to his clients in a very straight and clear way. That makes him a valuable partner in any new build project and a great friend to work together for the benefit of the yacht construction and the customer."

Tankoa Yachts

Shipyard

Tankoa Yachts testimonial
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"We know Jan Jaap for more than 20 years. We have been involved in several new‑build projects which all have been successfully delivered with both a happy client and shipyard."

Hakvoort Yachts

Shipyard

Hakvoort Yachts testimonial
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"As a designer I have been working with Jan‑Jaap on numerous new‑build and refit projects. His knowledge of yacht design combined with his experience of yacht building is excellent. JJ’s trademark is to always tell the truth, even if it’s unpleasant at some point – it will protect some of us from doing a dangerously quick deal! Together with his relaxed manners in dealing with his client makes him someone whom I can recommend to any future new‑build project."

Cor D. de Rover

Yacht Designer

Cor D. de Rover testimonial
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"JJ is one of the rare ones. Honest, steady, and genuinely committed to his clients. After years of working together, I can say with confidence he’s one of the best brokers out there."

Claire Hagen

Digital Consultant

Claire Hagen testimonial
FAQ

Your questions answered

Here are the most common yacht build questions answered.

Absolutely. Jan Jaap guides clients from concept to delivery — yard selection, contract negotiation, specification reviews, technical oversight, progress inspections, and delivery support. He has advised on some of the most significant builds at Northern European shipyards.