At 443 feet (135 meters), the 135 M is no doubt a big yacht. She’s not big for big’s sake, though. Ivan Erdevicki came up with the idea to evoke the allure of a bygone era, while simultaneously incorporating modern must-haves.
The 135 M rises six decks high, deceivingly so. If you look at the classic ocean liners of the 1930s and 1940s, you’ll see that they, too, looked long and elegant rather than mammoth. Erdevicki says he drew inspiration from these classics for his new design. Note the slight curve to the plumb bow (33 feet, or 10 meters, from the waterline at its top). It’s a classic element if ever there was one. While the rest of the profile harkens toward modern simplicity, note that there is a more pronounced curve aft along the upper superstructure.
Even the ports along the main-deck guest suites reflect an old-meets-new aesthetic. Their rounded shape is decidedly traditional, while their dimensions are thoroughly modern. Erdevicki says the smallest ones are 8’5” (2.6 meters). The biggest: 10’8” (3.3 meters).
Just as graceful ocean liners had grand atriums, so, too, does the ER 135. It connects all the decks amidships, as do two glass elevators that face out into it. The atrium contains a handful of areas meant for entertaining. A piano bar is likely suited for small groups, while the dance floor and reception area can each handle a crowd.
With a 62-foot (19-meter) beam, the ER 135 provides plentiful other areas for owners and guests to indulge in entertaining and relaxing. A cinema, a library, a beach club, a sauna, a hammam, a spa; you name it, it’s onboard. Out on deck, guests get to use an infinity pool aft on the main deck. The owners do, too, of course, but they also get a private pool aft on their deck, the uppermost level. They can arrive in style via helicopter, on a landing pad that appears in place of the pool when it’s not in use. Erdevicki even includes a private owners’ galley adjacent to the owners’ dining area, for utmost privacy—and convenience, particularly for the crew.
Speaking of crew, Erdevicki puts an equal emphasis on work areas. It’s vital for a megayacht meant for a crew head count of 50 and a 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio. One of the three tender garages is accessible directly from the beach club. The other two garages—which Erdevicki terms boathouses due to the space devoted to them—can hold either four boats or a mix of tenders and toys, including a personal sub.
Erdevicki has not released performance numbers, to be determined with owner input.
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