Mention “hybrid” in terms of a megayacht, and immediately everyone thinks about hybrid propulsion. The latest concept from Gill Schmid Design is, interestingly enough, an 80 Meter Hybrid Explorer with diesel-electric propulsion. But, the studio considers her a hybrid in terms of a crossbreed. She’s partly a tough vessel, and partly a luxury yacht. This 262-footer is “a constantly changing chameleon-like yacht,” in fact.
For build at Germany-based Dörries Yachts, the Hybrid Explorer features some strong, workboat-like lines, even industrial. This is especially noticeable aft, where an integrated A-frame crane launches the flotilla of tenders (below). However, the styling still remains true to a strikingly modern superyacht, with windows wrapping around her upper decks. Gill Schmid Design collaborated with Tim Dempers for these looks.
The blend of different worlds extends inside the Hybrid Explorer, too. For instance, the main aft deck is really the tender garage. And what a garage: It can hold two Triton subs, four PWCs, a limo tender, and even a tough interceptor-like tender. However, when the toys are in the water and the side platforms are down, the deck can transform into a leisure or party deck. Since it connects to the two upper decks, it easily becomes a tri-level entertainment complex.
With a beam of 43’3” (13.2 meters), the Hybrid Explorer has abundant further transformable spaces. Multiple lounges—including a suggested whiskey/cigar lounge—open up to these alfresco areas. Some of the alfresco areas even have visually immersive, ever-changing ambiances, via LED panels overhead (below). You can have a gardenscape during lunch, then a cityscape at night, or whatever mood strikes you.
To suit the pure luxury-yacht desires, the Hybrid Explorer has six guest suites, along with a full-beam owners’ suite. You get a private alfresco area with your suite, too. A gym, a sauna, a beauty salon, and even a dive center are all possibilities. Of course, so is a helideck, and ice classification.
Finally, 25 crew can see to the adventures you pursue—and perhaps even join in on them.
Gill Schmid Design gillschmiddesign.com
Dörries Yachts doerriesyachts.com/en
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