Abery Yachts is delighted to have been appointed as a Vision Yachts Exclusive Agent. Vision was founded by passionate sailors with a deep love of true blue-water cruising, and its philosophy is simple: a catamaran should be robust, efficient and built to carry its owners safely across oceans, then be a comfortable home at anchor when they arrive. It is this “built by sailors, for sailors” approach that makes Vision catamarans such a compelling proposition for us and our clients.
The current range comprises the highly capable Vision 444 and the 444 ES, which adds extended aft platforms. The 444 is an award-winning liveaboard performance cruiser, named Cruising World’s 2024 Boat of the Year for Best Cruising Catamaran under 50ft. The range is now joined by the new flagship Vision 484, a larger three-cabin catamaran with more living space, higher bridgedeck clearance and increased payload.
With strong reviews from the yachting media, the Vision 444 and 484 should be on the short-list for anyone looking for a catamaran with genuine blue-water ability. Built in Knysna on South Africa’s Western Cape, each model combines a lightweight yet robust build with generous headroom and intuitive systems, and we can help you tailor your yacht to the most demanding of programmes. Vision have a dedicated team able to make time to help us specify every small detail to answer your needs.
Vision’s commitment doesn’t end when the lines are cast off: the builder promises lifetime after-sales support and maintains relationships with owners long after delivery. Choosing to order a Vision catamaran through Abery Yachts is the beginning of a journey, and you can be assured we want to stay in contact to help you at every stage.
Read on for insight into the history of the brand, the current range and upcoming events.
About
Vision Yachts
History of the Vision Yachts brand
Vision Yachts was founded in 2014 in Knysna, on South Africa’s Western Cape, by Brent Watts and James Turner around one idea: build the cruising catamaran you would trust to cross an ocean in. From the outset, the yard set out to occupy a distinctive position in the market, building boats that two people can sail, maintain and live aboard, with nothing on board that doesn’t earn its place on a long passage.
That clarity comes from the people behind it. James Turner, who leads the company as CEO, brings experience that spans charter operations, deliveries, and custom multihull design, and he developed the specifications for the Vision 444 himself. Launched in 2019, the 444 set out the brand’s design DNA: a robust yet lightweight and high-performance blue water catamaran with notably generous headroom throughout. Unusually, Vision chose for several years to build just this single model, refining it rather than chasing a sprawling range.
That focus has paid off. Cruising World named the Vision 444 its 2024 Boat of the Year winner for Best Cruising Catamaran under 50 feet, and the extended-scoop Vision 444 ES was a finalist in the same category in 2025. Vision has since established a European base in Palma de Mallorca, and Vision has retained its home in Knysna, a deliberate strategy reflecting a commitment to quality over volume. The all-new Vision 484, unveiled in 2026, offers more space and range while keeping the clean lines and intuitive systems of the 444, and points confidently towards the next chapter.
The Vision 444 is the original flagship that started the Vision Yachts story, conceived as the ultimate cruising catamaran for couples who prioritise performance, safety and long-term liveability. Designed by Vision co-founder James Turner, the boat is infused in E-glass with a foam core and carries an aluminium rig with a square-headed mainsail, producing a catamaran that is light enough to sail with real purpose yet robust enough for serious offshore passages.
The defining feature is the raised helm station to starboard. The elevated helm provides excellent visibility of the four corners of the boat and the sails, giving confidence in tight marinas and protection offshore while keeping communication with the cockpit and saloon easy. All sails can be easily handled by one person from the safety of the helm, making it possible to confidently sail shorthanded. Just inside the sliding saloon door is a full-size, forward-facing navigation desk to starboard, a nod to the serious passage-making the 444 was built for.
Practicality runs through the whole boat. Alongside the cabins sits a dedicated interior workshop with a workbench and vice, and every area, from the 24V DC electrical setup to the engine rooms, is intuitive, easy to access, and service-friendly. Below decks, the starboard hull houses the owner's cabin, while the port guest hull features an athwartships forward berth that creates the feeling of having two owner's suites. Generous solar and lithium battery capacity let you live comfortably off the grid.
Build quality is taken very seriously. Winner of Cruising World's 2024 Boat of the Year award for Best Cruising Catamaran under 50ft, she punches well above her size in sailing ability, self-sufficiency and liveable space.
Vision
444
Useful links:
Vision 444 video tour by Toby Hodges of Yachting World
Vision Yachts brochure specification and details
The Vision 444 ES takes everything that made the award-winning 444 such a capable bluewater cruiser and adds one simple but transformative change: an extended scoop. The boat offers all the same features of the Vision 444, but the 0.4m Extended Scoop allows for easy access from the dock, easier loading and off-loading, and additional space for diving, fishing and swimming.
It is a change you appreciate every day. Stepping ashore, bringing provisions aboard, launching the tender or simply sitting on the steps with your feet in the water all become easier, without compromising the qualities that define the 444. You still get the raised starboard helm with its commanding all-round view, sail handling that one person can manage from a protected position, the forward-facing navigation desk, a dedicated workshop, and a luxurious three-cabin layout with queen-sized beds and en-suite heads.
Recognised as a finalist in Cruising World's 2025 Boat of the Year awards, the 444 ES is the natural choice for owners who plan to spend long periods at anchor and live an active life on the water.
Vision
444 ES
Useful links:
Vision 444 ES overview video by Practical Sailor
Vision Yachts brochure specification and details
Vision
484
The Vision 484 is the next chapter in the Vision story: at 48 feet, she builds on the award-winning DNA of the Vision 444 and retains its clean lines, user-friendly systems and ocean-ready handling. Designed by James Turner and vacuum resin infused with a foam core, she offers more space, range and comfort while preserving the simplicity, performance and seakeeping qualities that underpin every Vision yacht.
The extra length and an 8m beam translate into real gains at sea and at anchor. The 484 has even more clearance, refined underdeck shaping and carefully tuned weight distribution, while upgraded service access, smarter system layouts and optional enhancements based on real-world feedback reflect lessons learned from Vision owners. Offered in three- or four-cabin layouts, she is designed with a strong emphasis on self-sufficiency and shorthanded sailing, with a substantial solar installation and room for the equipment a long voyage demands, making her equally suited to owners who work remotely while cruising.
With the first hull due to launch in spring 2027, the 484 is the natural step up for anyone who loves the Vision approach but wants more space for long-term liveaboard life. We'd be delighted to talk you through the specification and build slots now available.
See Vision Yachts at Boot Düsseldorf, 23-31 January, 2027
See Vision Yachts at the Miami International Boat Show, 10-14 February, 2027
See Vision Yachts at the International Multihull Show, 21-25 April, 2027
See Vision Yachts at the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show, 23-25 April, 2027