Danish Yachts, the builder behind the super-fast 116-footer designed by Espen Oeino, is making a concerted effort to attract more conservative-minded clients. Whether they prefer lower fuel consumption, or simply want more space within a medium-size yacht, the yard expects they’ll be interested in one of two new carbon-fiber concept projects. Both were unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show this week.
The first is the Danish Yachts AeroCruiser 38F III. Like the 116, she’s styled by Oeino, but with a variety of fuel-efficient engine packages. The watermakers and air conditioning system will also emphasize wiser energy usage. Danish Yachts hasn’t provided specifics on these, but it does state that it’s investigating further eco-oriented systems to save energy (and therefore the owner’s wallet).
Design-wise, the 38-meter (125-foot) AeroCruiser 38F III employs far more glass than most yachts. In fact, sole-to-overhead panels will line each side, for a brighter interior. Note, too, the slide-open panel on the side deck and the all-glass hatch forward in the illustration above. They’ll make it easier to enjoy the view and the foredeck pool. The hatch further doubles as a sunshade when needed.
The second project that Danish Yachts is promoting is the QuadraDeck Series, designed by Cor D Rover. Instead of being a “green” concept, the superyacht series is intended to maximize usable space. An extra, enclosed upper deck certainly does the trick, adding a fourth deck (hence the series name) to the typical three-level layout. Danish Yachts says that aboard the 38-meter QuadraDeck (125-footer), the owners and guests will get the space of a typical 42-meter (138-footer). A 46-meter (151-foot) QuadraDeck is also available.
But that fourth deck doesn’t just sit still. The Sky Terrace, as it’s called, can expand at the touch of a button. Both sides fold down to become teak-laid balconies.
The rest of the layout, plus the engine package, are open to owners’ wishes.
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