Nothing was arbitrary when designing the Antares. A combination of often contradictory criteria were weighed and balanced to get the boat design that is performance driven, seaworthy and aesthetically appealing.

From start to finish, technology is a driving force behind building our boats. The power of this technology is phenomenal in its ability to develop shapes and configurations. With these systems, our designers can quickly, and accurately perform weight distribution studies using intricate mathematical models that would otherwise take weeks to complete.

So how do you find a balance between performance racing hulls without sacrificing interior accommodations? You use a scale.

Ted Clements, Head of Design at Antares Yachts, calculated the weight of every imaginable item that might theoretically go on board - from the miles of wire and fuel tanks, to the cutlery, books and ice cubes in the freezer. And by assigning a position to these items, they can predict how the boat is going to float with the particular hull shape.

Link here to view the construction of the Antares 44 or link on pictures below.

3D Modeling		Development		Coring/Layup
Hull Assembly		Bulkheads		Mast Load
Secondary Bulkheads		Rudder Assembly		Engines
Deck		Transom		Halfway
Hardware/Rigging		Bimini/Crossbeam		Steering/Electric
	Final Finishing		Launching