Awatea — Custom LEGO® Yacht Model
A true scale replica in bricks
- Commissioned by: Owners of M/Y Awatea, United States
- Scale: 1:40
- Model Length: 111 cm
- Completed: 2021
About Awatea
- Awatea is a 45-meter motor yacht, faithfully recreated as a LEGO® display model with exceptional attention to detail. Designed and built by KONAJRA at a scale of 1:40, this model captures the sleek elegance and technical features of the original vessel, delivered by Royal Hakvoort Shipyard in 2008.
- Model size: 111 cm in length, reflecting the real ship’s proportions
- Materials (real yacht): Steel hull and aluminium superstructure — mirrored in brick choice and structure
Real Vessel Specifications
- Length overall: 45.00 m
- Beam: 8.79 m
- Draft: 2.95 m
- Gross tonnage: 499 GT
- Engines: 2× Caterpillar diesel engines
- Cruising speed: 11.3 knots
- Max speed: 13.4 knots
- Fuel capacity: 64,000 litres
- Fresh water: 15,000 litres
Design & Architecture
- Exterior Design: Cor D. Rover Design
- Interior Design: Felix Buytendijk Yacht Design
- Naval Architecture: Diana Yacht Design B.V.
- Accommodation: Up to 10 guests and 9 crew, including captain
Why This Model Stands Out
- Precision scale modelling: Fully proportioned LEGO® replica at 1:40 scale
- Authentic detailing: Includes bridge, decks, lifeboats, and funnel configurations
- Custom commission: Designed specifically for the yacht’s owners as a display centerpiece
The Build
- This project was completed over several months, involving extensive research, digital prototyping, and hundreds of carefully selected LEGO® parts. The result is a highly accurate, visually striking model worthy of its real-world inspiration.
Interested in Your Own Model?
Whether you're a yacht owner, designer, or collector, KONAJRA builds tailor-made LEGO® models to bring your vessel to life — in brick.