An atypical yacht owner plans to crisscross the oceans of the world. An atypical owner, therefore, might also favor the stability and efficiency of three hulls, versus one. Enter Nigel Irens Design and CMN. They’ve teamed up for not one, but two all-aluminum trimaran concepts: the Origin 575 and Xplore 70.
The two companies are jointly responsible for three power trimarans used as patrol vessels by the Mozambican government. Theirry Regnault, deputy manager of CMN, says the trimaran patrol boats operate at swift speeds to remote locales yet cost less to operate. Multi-hulls also tend to be more comfortable in some bigger seas. As for Nigel Irens Design, it has also previously developed offshore racing multi-hulls. CMN and Nigel Irens Design further tapped Christophe Chedal-Anglay, yet another multi-hull specialist (styling and interior design), for the Origin 575 and Xplore 70.
The Origin 575 measures 189 feet (57.5 meters) with a commodious beam of 63’10” (19.5 meters). Despite what you might assume, gross tonnage is below the 500-gross-ton threshold, just 260. With an expected 4,000-nautical-mile range at 18 knots, the Origin 575 should have no problem taking you where you want to go, and swifter than comparable monohulls. CMN and Nigel Irens Design have selected quadruple Scania diesels for propulsion. (Scania engines are intended for heavy-duty operations.)
A personal sub can be kept aboard the Origin 575 for undersea explorations. For heading ashore, you’ll have a nearly 20-foot (6-meter) tender, kept in a garage. Seven to eight friends and family can join you on your voyages, too, attended to by eight crew. Alfresco and interior areas will, of course, be planned around your desires. You’ll appreciate that the main saloon encompasses 484 square feet (45 square meters) and that the aft deck is nearly the same size. Those of you conscious of crew areas, take note: The wheelhouse of the Origin 575 measures nearly 108 square feet (10 square meters).
The Xplore 70, meanwhile, is essentially a larger version of the Origin 575. The 230-footer (70-meter) carries a 67’3” (20.5-meter) beam yet remains beneath the 500-gross-ton threshold. Extra benefits include a helideck and a tender garage to tote bigger toys. CMN and Nigel Irens Design add that true explorer-oriented buyers can further fit a research lab or dive center aboard.
Besides accommodations, range increases, too, for the Xplore 70. CMN and Nigel Irens Design say she should see 5,000 nautical miles at 18 knots, under quadruple MTU power.
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