THE DOMINATOR ILUMEN
Introduction and history
Opening its doors in March 2000, Dominator has officially
The Dominator Bespoke Philosophy
marked the beginning of a new era in yachting industry.
A limited number of entirely bespoke boats built every
The ambition and the dream of developing revolutionary ideas year distinguishes Dominator from the yards that build big
in the range 28-38m came from August Pernsteiner and was production boats and then modify them in a limited way.
further substantiated by his daughter Angela Pernsteiner. The
family first bought a Dominator yacht and, being fascinated by Innovative engineering solutions, the most advanced materials
its quality, purchased the company two years later. and technologies along with the exquisite bespoke dressing
of each and every Ilumen set a new standard in power, agility,
The synergy of family ideas was embodied in Dominator Ilumen comfort, luxury and security. Although based on a series of
series, represented by the first Dominator 65 launched in July standard composite hulls, the Dominator yachts are otherwise
2001. all fully bespoke craft, built strictly to order.
Since then, Ilumen stands for the illumination of ideas and The Bespoke Team is permanently available to the owners,
engineering approaches, which reflect the philosophy of the their families and captains who are welcome at all times to
company and its dedication to innovation and excellence. observe the construction and take part in it. In that sense the
limitations to the owners’ wishes are obliterated while the most
This is exemplified by more than 140 yachts, whose design, exotic ideas are masterfully catered for. The team is eager to go
craftsmanship and engineering combine both, the Northern and an extra mile in meeting the owners in their private villas and
Southern European approaches to creating a ground-breaking houses or in their favorite hotels around the world, so the highly
new yacht concepts ranging from 20 to 40 meters. individual taste can be merged with the interior design on the
Ilumen from the outset.
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The Art of Luxury
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