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Imagine an opportunity to commission a yacht where 80 percent of the engineering is already done. Yet, you still have full input into everything from length to styling and interior design. Indeed, aluminum cutting awaits your extensive involvement. Pura, a design platform from Royal Huisman and Frers Design, makes it possible. All the while, PuraContinue Reading
In two years’ time, Royal Huisman will lay claim to having delivered one of the 10 largest sailing superyachts in the world. For now, the Dutch shipyard is two years into the construction of that yacht, which will additionally be the world’s largest aluminum sailing yacht. The code-named Royal Huisman Project 400 just completed a majorContinue Reading
It takes a lot of work to maintain a yacht of any age. When a yacht is more than 100 years old, it takes far more work. Furthermore, it takes a special owner to devote the time, attention, and of course money to preserve a piece of the past. The owner of Vagrant is oneContinue Reading
With broad international experience, Jan Timmerman is taking the helm at Royal Huisman, effective on August 1. Timmerman recently served as managing director and president of a company in the aluminum business. He also held similar roles at a lighting-solutions supplier to both luxury architectural projects as well as original equipment manufacturers. In addition, Timmerman hasContinue Reading
Megayachts never materialize overnight. Project Phi, for example, has been in the works for some time. Specifically, her owner and Cor D. Rover Design have had numerous conversations over several years. She’s coming to reality thanks to bringing in Van Oossanen Naval Architects, well versed in balancing low-volume restrictions with high performance. Furthermore, in RoyalContinue Reading
Since shipyards construct metal hulls upside down, they need to flip right side up when ready for machinery and superstructure installations. The trick is, flipping is an hours-long affair. The bigger the yacht, the longer it takes, too. So, you shouldn’t be too surprised in seeing daytime turn to night in the video below. It’sContinue Reading