About three years ago, Okean Yachts, a shipyard in Brazil, opened its doors. In less than a year from now, its second model, and largest to date, debuts. She’s the Okean 80. What makes the flying-bridge megayacht more notable, however, is how she expands usable space. In fact, her beam extends to that of yachts in excess of 100 feet.
Okean Yachts has an interesting back story. Paolo Ferragni, a designer with about 15 years of experience, is responsible for the models. The owner of the shipyard happened to meet Ferragni through his own sister. The “K” in “Okean” is for her, Karla. The word itself is a play on the word ocean.
The Okean 80 measures 77 feet (23.49 meters), with a normal beam of 19’8” (6.05 meters). We say “normal” because unlike most yachts, the beam isn’t fixed. Due to drop-down bulwarks running much of the length of the main deck, cruisers gain more usable space. With them folded down, beam becomes a significant 25’8” (7.85 meters). The illustration at top reveals the effect from inside the saloon.
The open-air arrangement is similar to that of the first Okean model, the Okean 50. If you attended the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show earlier this month, you may have seen the 50, since it made its debut. If you didn’t, know that the Okean 80 has the saloon, dining area, and galley all on the main deck. The dining area, tucked forward to port opposite the galley, is open to the wheelhouse, too.
The living areas here should be light and bright even with the side platforms in the upright positions. Glass runs floor to ceiling, and even the helm ports are healthy-sized. So, too, are the ports below decks, in the four staterooms. Two crew cabins go below as well.
Constructed of carbon fiber and Kevlar with composite, the Okean 80 emphasizes light weight for good performance. The shipyard anticipates a 25-knot maximum speed and 19-knot cruise. The engine package is a pair of 1,550-hp MANs.
HMY Yacht Sales represents Okean Yachts in the U.S. market. In fact, HMY had the above-mentioned Okean 50 in its display at the boat show. Here’s what you can expect to see when the brokerage firm brings the 80 to U.S. shores.
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