Since the early seventies much as changed in terms of ship design, due partly to the rise of computers. Designer had the opportunity to optimise their designs relatively easily.
Much of the original ship design was consequently lost. This applies to both large shipbuilding and yacht building. Innovation for innovation's sake has also contributed to the fact that, in general, little attention is paid to a good design anymore. Artistry was made subordinate to efficiency and performance.

In the near future GrootSchip will introduce several custom-made luxury motor yachts in which design, efficiency and technology go hand in hand, incorporating distinctive style features of motor yachts in the fifties and sixties.

Drawing on his ship-building background Tjeerd A. Groot, founder of GrootSchip and responsible for development and designs, has created a completely new line of motor yachts, making no concessions regarding the beauty of the design.