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Nahema

While vacuum-bagging tests are being conducted on the moulds of the Nahema 120 (the largest composite catamaran in built at the moment), the interior modules are well underway. The interior, designed by Franck Darnet Design, is an important key to the success of the Nahema range. The contemporary yet warm design has attracted a lot of attention from the public all through the most recent International Boat Shows. Franck Darnet and Karine Rousseau (Franck’s Miami based partner) have succeeded in designing a comfortable yacht perfectly matching Nahema’s motto: perfection, performance and space. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124755/image/large-0094e464a73e48889dad479a0c8d06e5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124755"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124756/image/large-d206d73098ac93e778bd6de6d00e0d9a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124756">Franck Darnet: “The Nahema is unique and fascinating because there are almost no restrictions in terms of space and style. It really is a "no limit" catamaran. The design is contemporary, elegant and refined but still warm with the right equilibrium. It was very important to Karine Rousseau and I to unite the interior and exterior of the yacht in order to create a living space with an area of more than 150 m2, never seen on a 120 feet unit before. The amazing width of the sliding windows between the cockpit and the salon is the perfect expression of the Nahema’s design.” For the design team “space is luxury”. They also have innovated in creating “loft style suites” in which the sleeping and bathing areas are not separated by a bulkhead but by a sliding tinted glass window. Up, the window separates the two parts for more privacy. Down, it dramatically increases the size of the room. From a more technical point of view the modules for both hulls have been built full size on the side. When ready, they will be lifted and fitted directly into the hulls. It works just like a puzzle jigsaw. The different pieces correspond to the guests, the owners’ bedroom, the offices with their sofa, the bath rooms, the skipper and crew quarters. Walking by and inside them gives a real idea of the impressive size of the Nahema 120. Nahema insisted on the fact that the interior decoration should be as light as possible to maximize the yacht’s performance. The walls and the furniture are made of teak sheets laminated on nida-core honeycomb panels. They are light and also respect the noise and vibration limits specified for such a high quality yacht. Infusion of the Nahema 120’s first hull should start in a few days.

Nahema 120's interior is taking shape

Nahema is officially introducing the Fenomen by Nahema, an amazing 150-foot mega-catamaran. Astounded by the Nahema 120 (to be launched end of 2009), Fenomen, a company specialized in the design and the distribution of rare and exclusive products to ultra-rich individuals, approached Nahema’s CEO Pierre Lacagne to reserve a limited series of 150-footers. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124161/image/large-e15e2a2a2994d3c62d3e10e2414896f9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124161">Pierre Lacagne says: “We worked very hard for more than a year to define, design, study, find the right partners and finally start the production of the Nahema 120. The fact that new clients came up with the wish for a larger Nahema concept like the Fenomen by Nahema is really the proof that we have the right vision for the future of yachting.” Nahema’s team, together with naval architect Gilles Vaton and interior designer Franck Darnet welcomed the challenge and came up with a unique, sleek, refined, powerful mega-catamaran offering an amazing leaving space topped with supreme performance. Fenomen by Nahema’s unique features: <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124162/image/large-eda73adb9211445bc5efcdb041606b42.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124162"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124163/image/large-10ac7fc388086f623d3887cf5a8c8bdb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124163">The aft deck offers a Spa pool and a 30 square meters multifunction hydraulic platform. Up, it hosts a custom designed tender and can be used as a drop &amp; go platform for a helicopter. Down, it becomes a bathing platform with a submersible swimming pool fitted out with side nets for the kids. On the foredeck, at mast foot, a unique salon with a glass bottom enables the guest to enjoy a drink while looking at the water. The owners’ penthouse comes with a fully equipped office at deck level, and down the stairs in the hull, a king size bed suite with a spectacular view on the sea. The guest suites, the crew quarters and the galley all have independent access to the salon. On the fly-bridge, a vast window enables sun and moon lights to flow in the salon. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124164/image/large-140f8968f0055bb8e9c8fe3d083e5b30.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124164">The salon/dining room/bar with sliding windows (opened, they disappear in the bulkheads) to the cockpit makes one huge entertaining space of more than 200 square meters. With her sleek lines, carbon mast and boom, center boards, high-tech composite structure reinforced with carbon, the Fenomen by Nahema will be the fastest and safest cruising catamaran in the World.

Fenomen by Nahema – A limited series of 150-foot mega-catamarans 

The first major yacht show of the year, Boot Düsseldorf took place from the 19th until the 27th of January. Boot Düsseldorf is known throughout the industry as Europe's biggest watersports and active leisure event. Based at the Messe Center on the banks of the Rhine, more than 1650 exhibitors from 55 countries displayed their products and services across 17 exhibition halls. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123947/image/large-1524ca387effa49076c324f37a4abe4d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123947">The Lürssen stand with a model of the 68m <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/113">Kismet</a><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123948/image/large-851e526571c78f79297ea22484d1f69b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123948">Michael Breman of <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23">Lürssen Yachts</a><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123949/image/large-a17c5f9b0f75741b255f2e80951290c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123949">Charter yachts available through Dahm International<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123950/image/large-b49d6b9c727bceec5896de3e7fbbcaa6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123950">The <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/291">Ciris Capital</a> team with from left to right: Monique, Remco, Vrony &amp; Katja<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123951/image/large-3c6523a865b6733beb35f176ae0b9760.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123951">The stand of Royal Huisman<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123952/image/large-3629c107632d47868988731542fe129f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123952">Model of the 32m Royal Huisman <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1233">Gliss</a><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123953/image/large-5d82b71b5116da41445501cfdef76890.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123953">A new concept by Briand &amp; Royal Huisman<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123954/image/large-5e9cde09d78fbe1aa69d884ae35509db.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123954">Close up of the flybridge of the Briand 180<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123955/image/large-f123c98f4b62a83ecc2d4e14cc621519.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123955">Vulkan Shipyard exhibited for the first time in Düsseldorf<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123956/image/large-024a5be1986aecfa444c64123c9fa0af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123956"><a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1602">VK_1</a> is currently under construction at the Vulkan Shipyard for a German client<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123957/image/large-b62aebfcb7f4bd965b7ea0850fc59adb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123957">Three models by SanLorenzo: <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/1960">40 Alloy</a>, SD122 &amp; 44 Steel<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123958/image/large-6235dbbd3e7c0df46e8c81ec5b1b908c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123958">Two new Pershing yachts with the Elegance 98 in the background<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123959/image/large-29293e34e27d6b38d4daa8b6e774e922.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123959">The huge stand of Jongert with on the right the <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/1588">Jongert 3800MY</a><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123960/image/large-03bf69be40908f6f7dbd1749868d1c98.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123960">Model of the <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/376">Jongert 5200M</a>, on which the recently signed Jongert 5000M was inspired <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123961/image/large-e78fad8f6e638d04fead30d68d8d31d4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123961">Hydromar - supplier of marine hydraulic systems<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123962/image/large-58ad45f420765d2ebbeca26b2ededc52.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123962">Yacht brokers Timo Kütenbaum &amp; Alexander Reinsch of <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/444">Dahm International</a><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123963/image/large-cfb470f3f72b51e0d09c73037ea0491a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123963">Christoph Schöning the head of services and refit for Dahm International<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123964/image/large-83bc67903e1e6eedd63fa8b0f3d13b5b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123964">The team of Nahema - builders of super catamarans<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123965/image/large-e335771065dbb7dda8eda870bb387f5d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123965">Three models by Miss Tor Yacht Series<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123966/image/large-59ca64bc190c970d15396380d0a9ba09.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123966">Model of M/Y <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1768">Royal Barbarosa</a> by Miss Tor Yacht Series<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123967/image/large-80bfab26543806601135f3ba9e456ac6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123967">AB Yachts &amp; Maiora - part of the FIPA Group<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123968/image/large-13e453c35421adef5906090d3936f294.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123968">Model of the new Technema 120<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123969/image/large-ce97eca1c11eaee8fb99a76b89069a2a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123969">Ivan Soza of NCP showing a model of the 62m Sea Warrior of which the conversion will start soon<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123970/image/large-7009900ae018d490915425eecf215728.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123970">Model of the CNB 105 Idle<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123971/image/large-0ec1a83d2a9c0166eab56d9ba3bfbcbd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123971">The 30m <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/734">Chrisco</a> by CNB<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123972/image/large-672f88412a7ab2fe76ce4fd220460d3f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123972">The Bandido 75 on display by Drettmann<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123973/image/large-0fb079db86f770d44719e65f36878baf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123973">The Elegance 98 was the biggest yacht on display<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123974/image/large-4bbc67ac5411be60c28cfe43b6f928a0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123974">The Sunseeker standBy Merijn de Waard &amp; Maarten Janssen

Boot Düsseldorf 2008

Saturday January 19 Boot Düsseldorf will open its doors for the public. The show will run until January 27 and like last year there is a special “superyacht show” in hall 7A. Lürssen Yachts For many years German superyacht builder Lürssen have been exhibiting at Boot Düsseldorf and this year will be no exemption. Lürssen has built some of the most impressive superyachts and this year will deliver no less than 5 superyachts ranging in size from 60m to well over 150m. For more information contact <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23">Lürssen Yachts</a> or visit them at stand B07.Ciris Capital Last year yacht finance and leasing specialists Ciris Capital opened an office in Florence (Italy) from where they can offer their ever increasing clientele with specialist leasing solutions. Ciris Capital is one of the few specialized yacht finance and leasing companies and with their in-depth knowledge of the market, they will get you the best possible deal. For more information contact <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/291">Ciris Capital</a> or visit their stand (E25) in hall 7A.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123899/image/large-60dcc93cce10b8d1ab09e92ce3267c6f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123899">Dahm International Herbert Dahm is one of the founders of Boot Düsseldorf and his company Dahm International is a long time exhibitor. Last year they sold, among others, the 35m Benetti <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1488">If</a> and she is now available for charter through Dahm International. With more than 40 years of experience in the yachting business, Dahm and his team will be able to help you with the purchase or charter of your dream yacht. Contact <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/444">Dahm International</a> to make an appointment or visit them at stand F26. Other exhibitors at the “Superyacht Show” in hall 7A:<ul> <li> <div>Baltic Yachts – C08</div> </li> <li> <div>De Birs Yachts – B09</div> </li> <li> <div>Deutsche Yahcten (Abeking &amp; Ramussen, Newcruise, Pantaenius, Oldenburger, Merrill Stevens Yachts and other companies) – E7</div> </li> <li> <div>Dutch Yacht Builders – D22</div> </li> <li> <div>Fipa Italiana Yachts – E13</div> </li> <li> <div>French Nautical (H2X, CNB, JFA and other companies) – B11</div> </li> <li> <div>Hydromar – F29</div> </li> <li> <div>Jongert – F22</div> </li> <li> <div>Lewmar North – C01</div> </li> <li> <div>Moravia – E17</div> </li> <li> <div>Nahema – C26</div> </li> <li> <div>Nautor Swan – B17</div> </li> <li> <div>Orucoglu – D29</div> </li> <li> <div>PR Marine – F32</div> </li> <li> <div>Reckmann – D23</div> </li> <li> <div>Rizzardi – D06</div> </li> <li> <div>Rodriguez Group – B08</div> </li> <li> <div>Rondal – F07</div> </li> <li> <div>Royal Huisman – F19</div> </li> <li> <div>Schnaase – F02</div> </li> <li> <div>Seven Star – E29</div> </li> <li> <div>Shama Yachts – C09</div> </li> <li> <div>Southern Wind – E23</div> </li> <li> <div>Tecnomar – B29</div> </li> <li> <div>Vulkan Shipyard – B20</div> </li>
</ul>The Superyacht Times team will visit the boat show on Tuesday January 22, please feel free to <a href="http://www.superyachttimes.com/pages/contact/">contact us</a> if you would like to meet us.

Preview of Boot Düsseldorf 2008

Nahema, in order to build the first 120 feet composite luxury cruising catamaran on the market, is outsourcing the best for each step of the production process. Nahema searched Worldwide for a partner able to master the technology of manufacturing innovative and flawless moulds. The size and the ground-breaking design of the Nahema 120, the need to obtain perfect and complex hulls, cockpit, roof, deck, fly-bridge and appendices shapes simply required the best moulds available. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123900/image/large-b36c0ca7401d6224739c7b7a70aa2f47.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123900">Nahema found a talented partner in mouldCAM an Australian based company formed by Jaime Marina and Toby Whitfield in 2001. The moulds they produce are exceptionally accurate. In the case of the <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1400">Nahema 120</a>, they guarantee that the boat design will be translated so closely – within 1mm per 10m – that little or no fairing will be required. This will also result in a substantially lighter and optimally performing yacht corresponding perfectly to Nahema’s concept of perfection and performance. Jaime Marina and Toby Whitfield met on the professional racing circuit. They saw how a large format 5 axis milling could be used to cut the hulls of an America Cup competitor and thought it would be a great tool for the yachting industry. They have developed a technology, from the computer program to the drilling process, able to satisfy the most demanding designs. The Nahema 120 hull moulds have been shipped from Australia on a cargo ship. They have been unloaded in La Ciotat and are currently being fitted together by mouldCAM’s team. The infusion process will start in the coming weeks. Nahema’s Moulds: - Length: 35 meters - Maximum depth: 4.6 meters - Material: Glass Fiber/Polyester Resin with Aluminum Powder<noscript></noscript>

MouldCAM delivers moulds for the Nahema 120

Nahema’s team is really happy to start 2008 by exhibiting at the World Largest Boat Show. This is a great opportunity to introduce Nahema’s range of mega catamarans to high-calibre visitors coming from 60 different countries with a strong interest in sailboats and catamarans. As usual Nahema will welcome guests in a stunning stand specially designed in harmony with Nahema’s motto: performance, perfection and space. Visitors from previous shows (Monaco and Fort Lauderdale) have praised Nahema’s stand design, models and 3d simulations program. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123712/image/large-01d6fa41c478859c1c5bf29afd4a84bc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123712">Nahema will introduce the latest version of its breakthrough 3d simulation program. This software enables visitors to experience life aboard the Nahema 120 and feel the amazing space available aboard this mega catamaran both inside and outside. Visitors can board the Nahema 120, open the sliding windows between the huge cockpit and the salon, go up the fly bridge, down in the owners and guests suites, on the deck, launch and board the dinghy as well as change hull colours. Then they can get on the helicopter and enjoy a sky view of the sleek design of the Nahema 120 anchored in a French Riviera haven. While Nahema’s team will be in Düsseldorf, the moulds of the first Nahema 120 will have been unloaded in La Ciotat (France) of a cargo ship coming from Brisbane (Australia) and the infusion process for the hulls and platform will be starting at the H2X shipyard.

Nahema first time exhibitor at Boot Düsseldorf 2008 

It is efficient, elegant, refined and easy to surf, just like a Nahema mega-catamaran. Because sometimes a picture means more than words, a large format view of the Nahema's appears on each new page. Exterior, interior 3Ds and layout renderings of the Nahema 120 are already available. The exterior views created by the Gilles Vaton Design team illustrate flawlessly the beauty, the elegance and the power of this exceptional catamaran. The renderings of the interior, designed by Franck Darnet and produced by Karine Rousseau’s team in Miami are so precise you feel you could touch the furniture. The computer generated 3Ds enable the visitors to visualize the huge salon/cockpit surface unique for a yacht of her size. Views of the Nahema 150 are currently being created and will soon be on line. The News section is being frequently updated. The website is available in three languages: French, English and Spanish. A private access for the press will be available in a few weeks. It will offer online renderings, press releases, brochures and press kit. Nahema will be present at the Monaco Yacht Show and Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. <noscript></noscript>

Nahema launches its website

Nahema’s CEO, Pierre Lacagne, says: “The Monaco Yacht show is exclusively dedicated to luxury yachts. Buyers and industry specialists come from all around the world. It is the perfect showcase for Nahema. We have sold the first Nahema 120 and production of the moulds has started in Australia at the Mould Cam Company. For us being at the show is the materialization of a year of very hard work. At Nahema we are all found of yachting and for us being in Monaco is like a kid’s dream come true. We are proud of our mega-catamarans. We already have serious appointments scheduled, I am sure this will be a great show.” <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/122960/image/large-0add8c575dc929f37c88e3945d62f301.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/122960">For this Premiere Nahema has decided to offer as much as possible to the show visitors. A top of the range wood with glass panel stand has been designed to host two models (Nahema 120 and Nahema 150). Immersive Solution, a company specialized in flight simulators systems has been hired to create an interactive computer program to virtually board the Nahema 120. Guests will be able to move around the yacht, in and out, open the drawers, even turn on the water and get a first real feeling of this great catamaran. Nahema’s Booth will be located on the Parvis Piscine in the air conditioned tent.

Nahema at the Monaco Yacht Show

Gilles Vaton, the architect of the Nahema 120, has designed a very innovative and aesthetic boat, with slender and pure lines, both fast and secure at sea. Built in epoxy on a female mould, the Nahema 120 structures will be strengthened by the extensive use of carbon on the most demanding areas. It will be certified Bureau Veritas and MCA. Gilles Vaton: “The Nahema 120 offers three times more space on the deck and the salon than a monohulls of her size. It is even wider than a 120 feet motor yacht. Designing such a large catamaran is very interesting. Thanks to the use of composite you have a very strong and light deck, with a rectangular shape. There is no waste of space. You can use the whole area for the guest’s pleasure. The Nahema 120 will be fast, which is for me an important safety device. In France, we really have a Multihull culture and we love offshore races. The architects use their experience of drawing offshore race boats to design their cruising catamarans. This guarantees the quality, safety and performances of our designs.” Gilles Vaton’s office is located in Marseille (France), next door to Nahema’s. In 26 years dedicated to designing the best boats, he has worked on racing and cruising monohulls, one-offs, catamarans and even work boats. He is famous for having designed Arrayan I and II, Blooper, Koriolan, Vogue, the all carbon Blue Diamond, and lately Zurbagan. He is also the architect of Adrien now L'Oreal aboard which Jean-Luc Van den Heede holds the round the world against the winds single handed record. Gilles Vaton is an architect who loves to sail, he has taken part solo handed in the Whitbread and Ostar around the world. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/122824/image/large-1eb68879f07daed3cee8a5d0c57a25e6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/122669">

Gilles Vaton speaks about the Nahema 120

Nahema is a new luxury catamaran builder, with head offices in Marseille in the South of France. Nahema designs and builds cruising catamarans over 100 feet. Nahema’s CEO, Pierre Lacagne, thinks there is a great potential for luxury catamarans in the yacht market. Nahema will exhibit at the Monaco Yacht Show (19-22nd September) and the Fort Lauderdale Yacht Show (25-29th October). Nahema arose from the meeting between: <ul> <li>A first customer, passionate and demanding owner, in search of a <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1400">110 feet catamaran</a>, combining a great design with performance, and luxury. </li> <li>An internationally renowned architect, Gilles Vaton. </li> <li>A comprehensive team of management, effective and capable of satisfying all the requirements of such a challenging project. </li>
</ul><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/122669/image/large-90f0728fa97c24cd29249e1c95daf4fd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/122669"> Nahema CEO, Pierre Lacagne says "we are very excited about this project; we have gathered a great team with a tremendous experience in composite work and catamarans building. Our Nahemas are fast with carbon dagger boards, rotating mast and luxurious inside with a lot of space on the deck. They feature a huge access from the cockpit to the main saloon making a great living space. The <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1400">first unit (110 feet)</a> will display four suites and the whole yacht living area will measure 195 square meters. This is a unique project." Franck Darnet was selected as the Designer for the first unit. Franck Darnet has a great experience in working both for large production shipyards such as Beneteau and custom yachts builders both sail and motor such as JFA, Garcia, Lazarra and CNB collaborating with famous architects as Bruce Farr, Philippe Briand. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/122670/image/large-bd7511b15fe8fbb14b1a2c4f8f9c2cbe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/122670"> Franck Darnet says “We have answered to the requirements of an open, very clear interior where the cockpit and the salon would make one large leaving space. The shipyard also asked us to pay attention to the lightness of the materials used to build a fast boat. Finally this first Nahema had to be as convenient as possible for the guests and the crew to leave aboard”. Franck Darnet works on the project with Karine Rousseau, a French Designer with offices in Miami, and lots of references in designing interiors of luxurious homes and hotels. <noscript></noscript>