About
OVERSEE YACHTS designed the interiors of more than 30 boats in 18 years for the US, Brazilian and International market, including Yachts, Power Boats, Sailing Boats, Trawlers and others. In 2006 we received the award for the Best Design/Remodeling Project at the Annual Bay Harbor Boat Show for a 70' yacht.

We have worked with builders/companies and boat yards as interior consultants and designers. We develop the lay-out, make sketches and executive drawings, choose finishing materials, light distribution and color schemes.

Specialization
OVERSEE YACHTS specializes in working with the client’s unique needs and translating those needs to the boat yard (builder). To accomplish this we use the latest AutoCAD AutoDesk technology to communicate ideas between designer and customer with the greatest of ease. More that just designing yacht interiors, we work as consultants on architectural floor plans (layout) and determining timelines for construction.

Project Management examples:
We accelerated the production line at Marte Nautica for the 45’ Judel-Vrolijk Design sailboat by 6 months.
We set up a boat yard and project team for a 70’ custom design yacht.

Mike Horn and the Pangea:
Oversee Yachts Owner Christina Norris was the interior designer for the sailboat for the amazing Pangea Expedition--Mike Horn's four-year expedition around the world--and sponsored by Mercedes-Benz. for more information on the Expedition and images of the sailboat designed by OVERSEE YACHTS. http://pangaea.mercedes-benz.com

Interior Design and Project Managemnt provided for:
Power Boats: Steel Yacht 119', Fiber Yacht Forza 94', Two Aluminum Yachts AT 77', Fiber Yacht Carbrasmar 58', Fiber Yacht Senna 417, Fiber Yacht Oceanic 41', Two Fiber Yachts Hanseatica 85', Fiber Boat Mar Brasil 19', Fiber Yacht Carbrasmar 48', Fiber Yacht Carbrasmar 61', Fiber Yacht DM 52’, Two Fiber Yachts Carbrasmar 50’, Fiber Yacht Forza 44', Steel 70’ Burger Yacht.

Sailing Boats: Aluminum Finot 16m, Three Fiber Bruce Farr 44', Steel 41', Aluminum Cruzeiro 46', Four Fiber Judel & Vrolijk 45', Fiber Fast 50'.

Trawlers: Aluminum GFT 90’, Steel Trawler 85’, Aluminum MCP 89’, 90’ and 98', Steel Dinieper 51'.

Others: Laminated Wood Catamaran 43', Steel "Escuna" 42'; Laminated 60’ Dolphin Catamaran.   

Languages spoken:  Portuguese, German, Dutch, Spanish and English.

Feel free to peruse more yachts designed by Oversee Yachts at: www.mcpyachts.com

Note from Owner and Architect Christina Norris:

As owner and chief designer for Oversee Yachts I must admit we have designed some amazing yachts in the past 20 Years! Beyond developing the executive drawings and plans for the interiors, our service can be extended to a complete project management. Taking into consideration all technical demands of a Ship, I approach the drawings first by analyzing the flow of energy through a space and then how well the design will suit the clients needs and desires, but certainly not at the expense of function. My certifications in carpentry, graphic art and anthropometrics unite every detail of the design.

A bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Urbanism from Mackenzie University in Sao Paulo, Brazil, helped me gain proficiency in the today's AutoCAD programs and technology. 1989 was a key year, bringing together my education and various skills as a professional yacht designer. Shortly after obtaining a full-time position as project manager at Marte Nautica Boat Yard in So Paulo I was fortunate to be invited to work as an intern at the Feadship Group in the Netherlands.

When I returned to Brazil in 1990 I founded Oversee Yachts.

Water is my passion and I am so happy that I moved to the Great Lakes Area in 1999, giving Oversee Yachts the opportunity to develop business clientele in the United States as well. While I currently make the Arizona desert my home, I can never fully leave the water behind and maintain an office in Michigan.

Testimonial:

To see more images of yacht and home interiors by OVERSEE YACHTS and Your Home Your Sanctuary on our Design Gallery page, click here.