From drawing board to awards dinner; how Dixon Yacht Design helped Pearl Yachts become an award-winning machine

On Friday, June 6th 2025, Dixon Yacht Design and Pearl Yachts celebrated their most recent accolade in a series of achievements, with the Pearl 82 receiving the 2025 Motor Yacht under 25 meters award at the Yacht and Aviation awards.

How has Dixon Yacht Design contributed to Pearl Yachts' winning streak? The process begins by creating an initial concept based on the clients’ requirements, which includes market research, price point analysis, styling exercises, and the insights gained from nearly 23 years of collaboration. This foundation is crucial for developing projects that go on to become award winners.

Once the initial concept work is completed, the detailed design phase commences. The team at Dixon Yacht Design leverages over 40 years of production boat experience to create yachts that are both production-ready and poised for recognition. This involves close collaboration with Pearl Yachts' design and build team, as well as numerous external suppliers whose products enhance the Pearl range.

Ensuring adherence to time schedules is a vital aspect of the design process, allowing Pearls to meet production deadlines after thousands of man-hours. Throughout this period, Dixon Yacht Design provides continuous support, addressing any questions or issues that arise and offering full assistance during the sea trial phase.

For those aspiring to create an award-winning project, we invite you to contact Dixon Yacht Design to discover how we can help turn your vision into reality.