Here is your first look at Aston Martin billionaire Lawrence Stroll’s brand-new superyacht. Though smaller than his earlier $250 million superyacht, this 262-foot-long yacht is a “true gentleman’s yacht” that subtly proves size does not matter.

Feadship calls her “a true gentleman’s yacht,” but I’d call billionaires Lawrence Stroll’s new superyacht, Project 714, a lucky gentleman’s yacht. The cat is out of the bag, and yachting enthusiasts finally get a glimpse at one of the most anticipated deliveries of the year. Even more so, considering the owner is a seasoned yacht connoisseur who has downsized from his $200 million superyacht Faith, but not in ambition.

Lawrence’s earlier superyacht the $200 million Faith (now Sophia)

For the 65-year-old Canadian businessman, part-owner and executive chairman of Aston Martin, mediocrity is never an option. The vessel was recently launched at Feadship’s Aalsmeer yard in the Netherlands, revealing a striking 262-foot megayacht cloaked in a deep blue hue.

One look at this pleasure craft, and any notion of compromise is instantly dismissed; British design studio RWD has sculpted her with sleek, elegant lines. The exterior is wrapped in generous expanses of glass, most notably on the uppermost deck, where a full-width panel rises overhead while raking aft, creating a seamless connection with the sea.

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Performance-wise, this 2,500 GT vessel is a technological marvel, a result of Feadship’s Advanced Electrical Drive (FAED) program. Powered by a cutting-edge diesel-electric propulsion system, it boasts 4.5 times more electrical storage capacity than Feadship’s pioneering hybrid yacht Savannah, according to Boat International. Project 714’s innovative engineering also incorporates two contra-rotating thrusters, eliminating the need for traditional drive shafts and rudders, dramatically reducing drag while enhancing efficiency.

While the yacht’s interiors remain a mystery, it wouldn’t be surprising if Stroll once again commissions Paris-based Chahan Interior Design, having already entrusted RWD with the exteriors. Though slightly smaller than his 317-foot predecessor Faith, Project 714 is expected to house all the hallmarks of a world-class superyacht, including a beach club, swimming pool, a forward bow games deck, and a helicopter landing pad with a hangar below.

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Lawrence Stroll [second from left] at the New York Stock Exchange. Image – New York Stock Exchange

The fashion mogul, who built his fortune through the sale of his shares in Michael Kors, is making waves in the yachting world, not by going bigger, but by ensuring his vessel is crafted to perfection.

When Project 714 is delivered by the end of the year (hopefully with an interior reveal), it will likely prove that Stroll’s approach wasn’t just practical but visionary. After all, size matters, but so does sensibility.