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There's a new design house in town and they're not afraid to say they are doing things differently. In fact, as the renderings to the right show, their new superyacht design has been created to have a unique presence, one that will certainly have an impact on all who gaze upon her.
At 70metre in length, with supercar-red livery, a top speed in excess of 25knots and accommodation for 12 guests "'What the sea wants, the sea will have" (that's the name), is already making a statement on paper.
Combine this with other superyacht fixtures, such as a 3 person submarine, helicopter landing pad, lap and spa pools, scuba diving facilities, a float in dock for the guest tender (effectively an off-shore harbour), observation deck and sea level gymnasium...and this is turning into a rather seductive vessel.
Industrial Designer Scott Blee, also involved in various naval ship concepts, has certainly got a creative head on his shoulders, as can be seen by the diagrams the yacht incorporates glass as a major structural component. So regardless of the external colours, the outside world becomes accessible to the guests inside through a transparent medium. This isn't just restricted to the superstructure but glass virtually encapsulates the hull too. In essence this gives those inside the power to and choice to be involved in whichever environment they choose.
After all, if you own a yacht, you no doubt want to enjoy the tranquility and views offered by the sea. Especially if a guest's time spent getting to this position is amidst the urban jungle... As the designers describe in their own words:
"Expansive glazing has been incorporated to maximise ocean views along the entire length of the yacht. A two and a half storey atrium forms the central space, horizontally interlinking all primary formal and informal areas, whilst a dramatic curved 'Grand Stair' forms a major feature vertically, connecting all levels. The yacht has been designed to provide a great degree of flexibility with large open-plan areas that are multi-divisible into smaller more intimate or formal spaces, as required. The yacht has a very distinctive and clear hierarchy of zoned public and private spaces. The extensive owner's suite of rooms has its own deck consisting of Master Stateroom, en-suites, dressing rooms, office and library....Blee is challenging the norm. In order to meet safety regulations for damage stability, the hull is essentially designed like that of a Sportsfisherman. In place of the usual fishing cockpit, Port and Starboard compartments glass-in the main Structural Hull, which encompasses the float-in Tender Garage."
The transom continues the innovative approach to superyacht design with 2 pods on either side, connected by the underwater hull. A platform can therefore be raised and lowered above and below the waterline allowing tenders and toys (eg jetskis), to be "beached" by guests, minimising the issues of disembarking from one yawing vessel to another. In turn, this also allows the superyacht to continue cruising whilst the dock is flooded, stern wake breaking a good distance from the vessel. As a jocular analogy, I imagine this to be a water-borne version of the Minis in the "Italian Job" entering the bus via ramps on the motorway.
Keeping with the times, Blee incorporates an environmental feel with his use of wood in the structure...or lack of. I know those of you studying the images shown, might be wondering what the design incorporates, but quite simply it is a composite lookalike that requires no upkeep.
Whilst the design is based on 2002 SABDES design, it is clear to see the creative ideas have abound without limitation, this is represented in the thoughts to optimise guests time on board. Ideas SABDES envisage are out right ownership or a share-owner capacity whereby one yacht is shared or a several yachts are built as part of a "club membership" scheme. This latter idea means six very similar (if not identical) superyachts can operate simultaneously in different oceans.
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