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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6581" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FDC Yachts (Company)">FDC Yachts</a> has unveiled the first hull of its 26-metre custom pocket yacht series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16949" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Umai 26.0m (85'4&quot;)FDC Yachts2027">Project Umai</a>, with delivery set for May 2027. The vessel is currently under construction at the company’s shipyard in Bodrum, Turkey.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386348/image/large-6b39fd2b2d0e7d92bd7af4ad1258ba8e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386348">Constructed with a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16949" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Umai 26.0m (85'4&quot;)FDC Yachts2027">Project Umai</a> was developed by the yard in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8713" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Form Yacht design (Company)">FORM Yacht Design</a>. She reflects what the yard calls a ‘modern classic Mediterranean’ design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386359/image/large-058674a91b80d29e4d0679da8be8978b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386359"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386361/image/large-c6fdf74ea9f19668552dbed09d7e0285.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386361">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16949" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Umai 26.0m (85'4&quot;)FDC Yachts2027">Project Umai</a> demonstrates FDC Yachts’ commitment to robust engineering, elegant exterior styling and highly customizable interior solutions tailored to modern yachting lifestyles, combining long-range capability with refined Mediterranean-inspired living spaces,” the shipyard commented.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386358/image/large-d6480819d47364102e79591b2a37a42f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386358"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16949" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Umai 26.0m (85'4&quot;)FDC Yachts2027">Project Umai</a> has an interior volume of 170 GT and a beam of 7.5-metres, and was conceived for both private ownership and charter operations. She can accommodate up to 12 guests and is supported by five crew members housed in three cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386355/image/large-7fbcd2fbeeb56efeef71c5ca860fe45a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386355"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386352/image/large-90fe9fa6f16353e97f94fda5ebdb1cbe.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386352">A highlight of the yacht is the Silent Mode Option, which is designed to reduce onboard noise and vibration levels at anchor. This offers a more environmentally sensitive and guest-comfort-focused experience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386350/image/large-bdf2e2e0c3368820d87d91f8b2016855.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386350"><img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/386351/image/large-09e57e51799fc1979163884019c96722.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20260224%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20260224T133229Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=b0fb08c6db9e30dea26172461cb31097d98a2227205880fab5059ed7eee6d3a7" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386351">In terms of propulsion, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16949" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Umai 26.0m (85'4&quot;)FDC Yachts2027">Project Umai</a> is configured for efficient displacement cruising, reaching a cruising speed of 11 knots and a maximum speed of 14 knots. She is capable of undertaking regional passages as well as extensive Mediterranean cruising, with a range of 2,500 nautical miles supported by a fuel capacity of 18,500 litres.Photo courtesy of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6581" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FDC Yachts (Company)">FDC Yachts.</a>

FDC Yachts unveils Project Umai

FDC Yachts has unveiled the first hull of its 26-metre custom pocket yacht series, Project Umai.