This 180’5” (55-meter) megayacht design was commissioned jointly by Hakvoort Shipyard and Moran Yacht & Ship She’s based on a fast-displacement hull design, a concept increasing in application in the yachting industry.
As a reminder, a fast-displacement hull form is somewhat of a hybrid between a traditional displacement hull and a semi-displacement one. To that point, it’s fuel efficient at both slower cruising speeds and higher ones, rather than just one or the other. Thanks to this hull, Hakvoort says its new megayacht design should see top speeds approaching 30 knots and a fuel burn that’s 15 percent lower than similar-size displacement designs.
To be fair, Hakvoort states that the high-20-knot top speeds would only be permissible with an aluminum hull. Steel is, of course, an option, though top end would be closer to just 17 knots, powered by MTU 12V4000M53 diesels. For a buyer attracted to the speedier advantages of the aluminum fast-displacement hull form, the yacht can accommodate any MTU 4000 series engine package—even the powerful 20V 4000 units. For comparison, 12V 4000s should allow a 21-knot maximum speed, while the 20Vs should allow a 27-knot top end.
Hakvoort is leaving the general arrangement open to an owner’s choice of designer, though styling is from Clifford Denn Design, a company founded in 2003. If you’re unfamiliar with Denn, he worked under Martin Francis for the groundbreaking design of Eco (now Enigma) and even consulted on the design of the new cruise ship Queen Mary 2. Some suggested features include a helipad forward on the sundeck (touch-and-go operations only).
Hakvoort has a suggested general arrangement for the interior, too. There’s a full-beam owner’s suite on the main deck. Adjacent to it is a room suitable as an office, private lounge, or even a staff cabin. Ten guests can be accommodated below decks in a variety of configurations (all queens, a mix of queens and twins, etc.).
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