Dubois Naval Architects and Royal Huisman unveiled more details about the latest order at the Dutch shipyard, project Beast. The yacht, which measures 58 metres, features a dramatic sheer line and sculpted bow that offers innovative lines combined with seaworthiness, while a moulded glass superstructure and crisp stern shape add further to the look of what is an inherently progressive design.
Tank testing of the yacht, will soon take place at the Wolfson Unit in Southampton, UK, using a 6 metre model.
“The bigger the model, the more accurate the results, because you can scale everything except the viscosity of water,” says Dubois. “Our aim is to reduce the wetted surface to minimise drag, while still retaining good stability. The hull lines will be finalised by November following the results of the tank tests.”
The yacht will have a 71 metre mast by Rondal, and a high-aspect sail plan.
The eclectic interior design is by Rick Baker and Paul Morgan with signature furniture pieces by Francis Sultana.
“Given their reputation for excellence, Royal Huisman was the owner’s choice of shipyard from the very start,” says Ed Dubois. “This is a thought-provoking design that does not take for granted the marriage of high performance, style and comfort. She’s a design that marks a fresh and progressive turning point in our long and successful history. This is some yacht, inspired by a client looking for the next new, new thing; a dream project for both designer and shipyard.”
"A great client, a great design team, and a great project,” confirms Alice Huisman. “Everything about this project has our name on it: Royal Huisman is the perfect fit for every aspect of the project and the requirements to build it.”
“The owner is a highly experienced yachtsman and offshore racing sailor,” says Ed Dubois. “He wanted a high-performance, go-anywhere cruising yacht that not only looks excitingly different, but is also beautifully built and luxuriously comfortable.”