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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4744" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baikal Yachts Group (Company)">Baikal Yachts Group</a> has unveiled the renderings for two almost identical 86-metre superyacht concepts, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4744" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baikal Yachts Group (Company)">Baikal</a> 86 Explorer and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4744" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baikal Yachts Group (Company)">Baikal</a> 86 Expedition. An international team of designers, architects and engineers from across the world designed the two hulls based on different cruising needs. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253726/image/large-ce9d004f24ca053466dc612a67dcd5e1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253726"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4744" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baikal Yachts Group (Company)">Baikal Yachts Group</a> developed the two hulls after a client approached them to build an 86-metre superyacht. A team of specialists decided to offer two different hulls at once, but with the same planning solutions. The result was one yacht designed for the southern latitudes, and the other for travel in the northern latitudes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253728/image/large-57d81cf501ff6bfc477fde666cd53e5f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253728">“This project is interesting for the future owner because we tried to provide the customer with a quick adaptation when visiting both yachts,” commented Sergey Gmyra, owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4744" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baikal Yachts Group (Company)">Baikal Yachts Group</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253727/image/large-191b47728a3589c317fbfab96b599368.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253727">The exterior of the two superyachts are both different, but some details have been replicated to create a similarity in the details of the superstructure. Despite this, each yacht has been designed with a different purpose and varying amenities to meet the needs of their environment.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253729/image/large-6927c4c2063030fe26e9f0e8c38b39e1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253729">Both the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4744" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baikal Yachts Group (Company)">Baikal</a> 86 Explorer and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4744" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baikal Yachts Group (Company)">Baikal</a> 86 Expedition involve a central focus around the needs of the owner. From the third to the fifth deck they are both equipped with an owner’s suite, offices, saloon, library, sports ground and a place for meditation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253743/image/large-2bf69bf47286dbcc80393105a63cac49.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253743"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253742/image/large-3b570808b8b2516c8a84c38bda6a6c9e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253742">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4744" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baikal Yachts Group (Company)">Baikal</a> 86 Explorer yacht is characterised by plenty of open spaces that are perfect for warmer weather. She features a large swimming pool on her main deck, with the addition of two Jacuzzis on the owner’s deck. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253731/image/large-99f9d08c6c3442504faa672a1a85bd4e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253731"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253733/image/large-a067238631efde7f0183cbd89d71fcaa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253733">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4744" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baikal Yachts Group (Company)">Baikal</a> 86 Expedition yacht features an indoor swimming pool with plenty of technical features on her open main deck. Her hull has also been designed in the style of a new generation icebreaker.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253740/image/large-183400cbfdb2ab28f37ea19930872a38.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253740">Both yachts allow for two helicopters to land and the Explorer is equipped with an additional garage for one helicopter. The owner is also able to order an open garage instead of a bow platform for a large tender.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253736/image/large-a3143ee44b8befaec3ece1ea978f2b29.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253736">In terms of propulsion, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4744" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baikal Yachts Group (Company)">Baikal</a> 86 Explorer will be powered by two diesel-electric systems of 4,000 horsepower each, while the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4744" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baikal Yachts Group (Company)">Baikal</a> 86 Expedition will draw her power from two diesel-electric systems of 4,000 horsepower each and two electric pod drives.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253746/image/large-20aa6b18fe6ad4a5f806bde050c4e579.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253746">The project is currently in the approval stage with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4744" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baikal Yachts Group (Company)">Baikal Yachts Group</a> seeking to find a shipyard to build the two 86-metre projects. Once the project is underway, they have an estimated completion time of five years.

Two new 86m superyacht concepts from Baikal Yachts Group

Baikal Yachts Group has unveiled the renderings for two 86m superyacht concepts, the Baikal 86 Explorer and Baikal 86 Expedition.

Baikal Yachts Group unveils two new 86m superyacht concepts

The Russian organisation, Baikal Yachts Group has a unveiled a new 35-metre superyacht catamaran concept.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/26668/image/large-581d75a9ff152ec58cd48dffac42feab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/26668">On board, this fast-displacement superyacht will feature a spacious owner’s cabin on the second deck, spanning approximately 70 square metres, which includes a bedroom, a private office, bathroom and cloakrooms. Looking out of the owner’s suite, you are greeted with a 180-degree view, creating a feeling of infinite space.&nbsp;In addition, there is a large owner’s saloon, equipped with large sofas, tables and a private bar for relaxation and entertainment. For additional all-fresco relaxation, sofas and lounging areas can also be found on the sundeck. The guest cabins located on the catamaran can be found in the main deck and in the hulls. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/26669/image/large-8ac4c1785824d84c9d70a9a242a3f00f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/26669">Interestingly too, this new 35-metre catamaran also features a transformable hull which gives the vessel a differing function, depending on the objectives of the client. It can be an open cruise catamaran for day trips, have an alternative design with charter in mind, and be used as a vessel for private use by a single owner.&nbsp;Indeed, the trim and outfitting level of all three versions would be considerably different, with exterior elements of the design remaining the same. As Sergey Gmyra, the owner of Baikal Yachts Group explains, “Considering the new 'wind direction' and the trend towards catamarans, our company has decided to propose to the yachting world a concept enabling a shipyard to make quick adjustments depending on the market needs without the introduction of significant changes in basic hulls”. He continued, “We are ready to provide any shipyard with the solutions that are able to meet the demands of customers of different categories.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/26670/image/large-0f8dcb1b7131309503b41c5e73f4acd8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/26670">In addition, the new catamarans will be eco-friendly, and can easily be equipped with modern hybrid propulsion systems, with a large area of the roof over the flybridge available for solar panel installation. These solar panels will feed diesel-electric plants of differing capacities, which, in combination with her fast displacement hull, will give a considerable fuel saving at higher speeds for a vessel of her size, according to the shipyard.