From 2010 to 2017, we designed and build the most cutting edge cruising cats of our time.
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“I spent a long time looking for the right boat to sail around the world with my family. But at the time, I couldn’t find a model that combined offshore racing-level performance with a truly modern interior. There were plenty of existing designs, but I had the strong feeling that the yachting world needed to evolve, to take advantage of all the advancements happening in offshore racing and in product design.
Loïc Goepfert, Founder of Alibi
2010
Alibi creation
2010
Alibi 54 “Difference”
Difference" was the first Alibi ever produced. At 54 feet long, with a compact saloon and an ultra-lightweight build, it truly embodied the essence of the Alibi spirit at the time.
New technologies introduced with “Difference”:
-Canting steering wheel
-Ackermann steering geometry
-Asymetrical daggerboard with custom Alibi profil
-Alibi signature U shaped hull and design with for bow lift
-Retractable propellers
-Retractable Rudder
-6 crashboxes for maximum Safety
-Furniture building custom workflow
2011
Alibi 54 “Eleven”
Eleven is an even more stripped-down, lighter evolution of the early compact-saloon Alibi models. Since launch, her owner has been solo sailing seriously around the world, regularly posting jaw-dropping numbers on ocean crossings. It's the kind of owner-boat alliance we love. Free-spirited and fast.
Its owner is also very active in the community, regularly organizing rallies and managing a dedicated group for fellow enthusiasts.
New technologies introduced with “ELeven” (in addition of previous already installed)
-E propulsion and hydrogeneration
-Tender lift and stockage on bowsprit
-Topdown furling spinnaker
2014
Alibi 54 “Itsara”
Istara introduces a family-friendly, long-range cruising version of the Alibi 54.
Featuring a wider saloon, more comfortable accommodations, and increased automatio, including a furling boom and joystick controls at the helm for easy single-handed sailing. It was designed for extended voyages.
This yacht carried her happy owners around the world for many years, and is now listed for sale with 36°
https://www.36degrees.nz/yacht-boat-sales-auckland-new-zealand/boat/alibi-54
New technologies introduced with “Istara”:
-Furling boom
-Solo sailing dashboard with all winches+daggerboards controlable by joystick.
2014
Alibi 54 “Licence to chill”
Designed and built for an Australian racer, this boat was created to deliver high-speed thrills in the world’s most beautiful cruising grounds. It strikes a stunning balance between comfort and raw performance.
Like Istara, it features advanced automation and a wide, open cockpit while benefiting from an overall weight-optimized interior layout for enhanced sailing capabilities.
2014
Alibi 65 “La surprise”
Quite possibly the most iconic Alibi ever built, La Surprise is a one-off 65-foot multihull that blends extreme performance with high-end comfort. Since her launch, her owner has been sailing to some of the world’s most stunning destinations?, fully enjoying the boat’s exceptional capabilities at the helm.
The design showcases the full extent of what Alibi is capable of, both in terms of performance and onboard automation.
La Surprise is also available for seasonal charter: https://lasurprisesailing.com/
2016
Alibi 55 “Be the first”
Be the First was the very first Alibi 55. A lengthened evolution of our now-iconic hull design. Compact yet exceptionally comfortable, this yacht helped set a new standard in the industry for performance cruising multihulls of this size.
2017
End of the Alibi shipyard
Alibi came to a sudden halt in 2017 after several years of financial difficulties, despite the tremendous help of several investors. Mastering the entire chain from design to sales was not an easy task and the total revenue was not enough to ensure the sustainability of the company.
2020
Alibi 55 “Dakota”
Dakota is a yacht fully designed and built by Alibi. It was originally part of a project to create an “Alibi Ready”. A turn-key model directly available for sale. However, the yard shut down after the hull and interiors were completed. Final fit-out was carried out by the former Alibi composite and paint leads, who had since joined Gunboat, following the original technical specifications.
Dakota features a refined interior, is light and easy to handle. She regularly races in the multihull class and consistently delivers podium finishes including a 2nd place among trimarans in the 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race.
Alibi 55 “MACH 2.0”
We don’t have much information about this yacht, its completion, or its actual capabilities.
2024
2023
Things are moving in Thailand
It appears that an investor has taken over the shipyard and completed the last boat based on the plans we left behind, under the name Mach 2.0.
