Kingship has unveiled its largest megayacht project to date, the 246-foot (75-meter) Arctic Whale. While not under contract, Arctic Whale does have a far more fleshed-out specifications sheet than some other concept projects. The goal is to build a globetrotter with an ice-class hull and the highly reliant systems that such travels demand, yet still allow some client customization.
Arctic Whale was conceived with Eva Cadio of Eva Cadio Design, who has designed megayachts such as Cedar Sea II and Jasmin. Her styling for Arctic Whale incorporates more curves than we’re accustomed to seeing aboard a megayacht intended for travels among ice-laden waters. Yet, it still bear some brawn, particularly in the vertical swaths seen above. It’s as if the radar arch extends out and down, broadening into strong shoulders framing the rest of the superstructure.
Interior design will be by Cadio as well, with client input, though she and Kingship envision accommodations for 12 in the owner’s party and a crew of 22. The 45-foot (13.75-meter) beam should see to spaces being comfortable. Outside, Kingship suggests adding a pool plus two hot tubs. The owner will also have a choice of a touch-and-go helipad or a full-fledged pad that can hold a helicopter long term.
Preliminary engineering evaluation by Kingship reveals Arctic Whale should be capable of a 13-knot cruising speed, though the power package is still open to selection. Something that is set, however: the draft of 12 feet (3.7 meters).
Arctic Whale, being marketed exclusively by Yachting Partners International (YPI), can be delivered in 2014.
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