Efficient performance is of increasing importance to megayacht buyers. Outer Reef Yachts has staked its reputation on well-performing, long-range craft. And its customers are increasingly asking for bigger boats. Together, these ideas inspired the Trident 3000 Fast Displacement Motoryacht Series.
The fiberglass series includes two models. They are the Trident 3000, measuring 98 feet (about 30 meters), and the Trident 3200, measuring 106 feet (about 32 meters). Tooling should begin this spring, with construction in Outer Reef Yachts’ partner yard in Washington State.
Outer Reef Yachts approached Setzer Yacht Architects for naval architecture and interior design. The Trident 3000 and 3200 bear a modified plumb bow, and not just for aesthetics. It also serves to split waves, for more comfort. Extra comfort also comes in the form of more interior volume thanks to the configuration.
Both the Trident 3000 and 3200 should see a 13-knot cruise and 15½-knot top end, with 1,136-hp Caterpillar C-18s. Optional 1,800-hp Caterpillar C-32s are expected to push the numbers to 17½ knots and 21 knots, respectively. The fast-displacement hull form means fuel efficiency will come throughout the speed range, vs. slower speeds.
Along the way, owners of the Trident 3000 and 3200 can enjoy the creature comforts expected of megayachts. Despite what you may expect of their LOAs, they both have main-deck master staterooms. An office/study is optional. Each also has four guest staterooms below decks. A handful of options await for dining: the main aft deck, the dedicated dining area inside, or aft of the skylounge. Cocktail time is anytime on the flybridge, since there’s space for a bar. Navigators in training can sit with the captain at the extra helm. Shade is provided up here by a sunroof.
Something exclusive to the Trident 3200 is a “sports cabana,” a.k.a. beach club. Outer Reef and Setzer Yacht Architects recognize that owners and guests like bonus areas closer to the water. The transom door therefore yields access to it. With the swim platform, containing a swim step, the area becomes a hang-out spot and launch pad for watertoys. A handy day head is inside, too. (Note that the tender isn’t kept here. It’s fully aft on the bridge deck.)
Outer Reef is also ensuring crew can go about their duties properly. The crew’s quarters below decks have dedicated stairs to the galley, for example. They also have hidden access to the guest foyer, to service staterooms. Even the sports cabana keeps them in mind, with a workbench and sink.
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