Proof that superyacht concepts sometimes lead to contracts, Otam is about to start fitting out a project inspired by one such proposal, the Otam 85 GTS. Except: She looks essentially nothing like the original concept.
That suits Otam just fine, interesting enough. The Italian sport-yacht builder welcomes customers looking for flexibility and tailored solutions, even in its “small” craft. After all, this is the same shipyard that customized the chase boat Crazy Too, based on its 58HT series. From the performance to the navigation and entertainment systems, much of the boat’s specifications came straight from the owner.
The Otam 85 GTS itself came from customers, too. When the builder exhibited the Otam 80 at the Cannes Yachting Festival in 2017, some clients liked it but wanted a bit more space. That, in turn, led to the ultramodern concept, embracing the idea of a supercar-inspired superyacht. The styling stood out for having gullwing sections along a central support of the hardtop. The gullwings could rise, too, for an even more open ambiance. Upon seeing this design, one particular customer liked the space allocations and commanding styling. However, if the aggressive nature of the styling could be dialed back somewhat, he said, he’d like it even better.
“The experienced owner comes from series production boats and was looking for a yacht that could be tailored to his individual needs and sense of style,” says Matteo Belardinelli, Otam’s sales and marketing director. “He knew that we could work together with his personal designer to fulfil his brief for a one-off design.” Specifically, the owner chose Joseph Dirand, a French architect and interior designer with a modernist approach.
The Otam 85 GTS will still see a 45-knot maximum speed with twin MTUs and Arneson drives. In addition, she’ll still have two full-beam staterooms below decks. This was a real magnet for the original concept. One sits forward, while the other is amidships. However, the 85 GTS gains a flying bridge, with dining and seating arrangements. It further has a small cooking area and a bar. Additional lounging takes place aft on the main deck, plus toward the bow.
Look for this 85 GTS to debut next summer.
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