Designer: Du Toit Yacht Design
Builder: HopYacht, Cape Town
Vessel Overview
The HopYacht 30 represents innovative thinking in the coastal cruising category, offering a demountable catamaran design focused on simplicity and accessibility. This compact yet capable vessel features twin electric pod drives, standing headroom throughout its cabins, and a cleverly conceived modular layout. CE Category C certified and engineered for container transport, the HopYacht 30 delivers an ideal platform for couples or families exploring protected coastal waters and inland waterways.
Jo Fensham Contribution
Jo Fensham created a suite of lightweight, ergonomic furnishings perfectly tailored to the HopYacht 30’s distinctive open-plan layout. Recognizing the vessel’s unique positioning as a portable cruising platform, Jo Fensham’s team developed interior seating systems that maximise space utilization while maintaining the boat’s ease of assembly and disassembly. Cockpit cushions were engineered with quick-dry foams and easily removable covers for simplified maintenance, while fitted sleeping solutions incorporated storage integration to enhance the boat’s functionality. All materials were selected from top-tier, UV-stable fabric collections with environmental durability in mind, reinforcing the HopYacht’s minimalist, user-friendly design philosophy while adding crucial comfort elements for extended stays aboard.
