Hard-charging yachts need not look so tough and inflexible. That’s why Erdevicki Superyacht Design was approached to restyle a 125-foot (38.1-meter) explorer yacht for a builder. He even gave her a more yacht-y paint job as an option.
Ivan Erdevicki, principal of Erdevicki Superyacht Design, says the builder does not want to be identified. Regardless, the design brief he was given called for freshening up the lines. The 125 explorer’s structural bulkheads needed to remain mostly unchanged. Also unchanged is the 27’10” (8.53-meter) beam and 8’3” (2.4-meter) draft for the steel hull.
Unfortunately we cannot show you the “before” images. Erdevicki explains that previously, the 125 explorer’s superstructure was “distinctly trawler” in nature. Now, the edges are softer, mixing in more of a pleasure-yacht appearance. The softer looks extend to the transom, which Erdevicki graced with classic tumblehome. There’s further one continuous line from the bow to the transom where the hull meets the superstructure. The 125 explorer had a two-level look before.
In keeping with modern yacht design, Erdevicki additionally enlarged all of the ports. These include the pilothouse windows. Whether in a work space like that or a guest space, the goal was to increase the views and natural light.
While the 125 explorer’s flying bridge has the same footprint, a few amendments did take place. Erdevicki added a longer, wrap-around windscreen. This makes the lounging areas up here more enjoyable even on a cooler, breezy day. Erdevicki even restyled the mast and exhaust stack.
A few things remain unchanged. The 125 explorer still has accommodations for an owner’s party of 10 to 11, for example. The higher number is possible via a Pullman berth. There are also six crewmembers plus the captain. Toys, including two tenders and two PWCs, remain stowed aft on the upper deck. And, the 125 explorer should still see a 4,000-nautical-mile range at 12 knots.
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