Holland's 125-year old Royal Huisman Shipyard has become the go-to builder of sailing yachts for Silicon Valley tech execs and the European elite. Here are some of the most impressive yachts the builder has put to sea in recent years.

Juliet

Length: 143 ft.
Designed by: Ron Holland; Pieter Beeldsnijder interiors

Built over three years for Rockport Shoes owner Bruce Katz, this sailing yacht was heralded as a masterpiece when it was launched in 1993 and quickly became one of the most admired sailing yachts in the world. Fifteen years and thousands of miles later, the ship was brought back into the shipyard last year for a refit and to update its technology. With remodeled furnishings and new radar and navigation systems, Juliet was relaunched this June.

Ethereal

Length: 190 ft.
Designed by: Ron Holland; Pieter Beeldsnijder interiors

Sun Microsystems co-founder and Silicon Valley venture capitalist Bill Joy paid $50 million for this hybrid superyacht, which was launched last October and deemed the most eco-friendly and energy-efficient boat afloat, setting a new standard for green luxury. Built by the same design team as the Juliet, the Ethereal was the first boat of its size to employ lithium polymer batteries, which are recharged by the boat's propulsion system while sailing. The luxury ketch houses guests in four cabins, and the owner's suite includes an office, Jacuzzi, and sauna.

Gliss

Length: 104 ft.
Designed by: Phillipe Briand; Pieter Beeldsnijder interiors

Built in 2006 for a Swiss owner, this turquoise racing yacht is currently on the market for $20 million. It features a spacious living area, three guest cabins, generous accommodations for four crewmembers with a separate entrance, and an aft master suite with limed oak and custom nickel-finish fittings, cork floors, and black granite countertops. Earlier this month, the Gliss took first place in the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta in Sardinia, proving its value as a performance ship.

Meteor

Length: 169 ft.
Designed by: Gerard Dijkstra with John G. Alden; John Munford interiors

Launched in 2007, this ship -- shared by two families -- is currently on the market for $46 million and will be moored in Monaco this summer. Designed in the style of a Gloucester fishing schooner but outfitted as a racing yacht, it combines a classic rig with modern sailing technology. Two teak deckhouses are appointed with leather furniture and a wet bar. Below deck is a library with a wood-burning fireplace, master cabin, salon, and twin guest cabins, all finished in mahogany, as well as seven cabins for crew.

Hyperion

Length: 156 ft.
Designed by: German Frers; Pieter Beeldsnijder interiors

Built by Royal Huisman for Netscape co-founder Jim Clark for an estimated $50 million, the Hyperion was unprecedented in many ways when it launched in 1998. It made history as the largest sloop and -- at 194 feet -- the tallest mast ever constructed. And Clark had a team of software developers custom design the touch-screen systems used to operate the ship's controls from multiple locations aboard the yacht. He has since sold the ship and commissioned two more projects from Royal Huisman: Athena, a 295-foot sailing yacht that launched in 2004, and a 138-foot replica of a 1930s sailing yacht that was christened Hanuman last year.

Arcadia

Length: 117 ft.
Designed by: Tom Castro; Rhoades Young Design interiors

Royal Huisman is better known for its sailing rigs, but from time to time, it delivers impressive motor yachts as well. This compact luxury ship was built for an American yachtsman who wanted a practical, usable vessel that wasn't too big to moor at most harbors and could sustain polar temperatures as well as travel long distances -- with energy-efficient savings. The estimated $40 million ship, launched in 2006, is designed for reduced noise and engine vibration. Its light aluminum alloy hull handles cold temperatures better than steel and reduces friction to offer better fuel mileage.

Royal Huisman 180' Flybridge (concept)

Length: 187 ft.
Designed by: Philippe Briand; Andrew Winch interiors

Royal Huisman's "spaceship for the sea" will combine a fast sailing yacht capable of crossing the ocean with the comforts of a luxury motor yacht. Envisioned by naval architect Briand, whose past projects have broken transatlantic records, the rig is designed for Panama Canal transits, giving its owner license to travel around the world in a sleek floating mansion. Interiors are designed to afford privacy from the crew, and deck gear will be concealed and protected from the elements. The price tag, depending on owner specifications, is expected to be in the neighborhood of $67 million.