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Van Oossanen Naval Architects

The 49.98-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10753" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ALP49.98m (163'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts2024">ALP</a> has been spotted on sea trials in the North Sea. Previously known as Project Jade, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10753" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ALP49.98m (163'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts2024">ALP</a> is the third yacht in the popular <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> 5000 Aluminium series. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309679/image/large-87796b9b8968d361f8f67dcb69ca71c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309679">Sitting just below the 500 GT mark, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10753" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ALP49.98m (163'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts2024">ALP</a> was sold in February 2024, with Jim Evans of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYachtsMonaco (Company)">SuperYachtsMonaco</a> introducing the buyer. Also known as YN 20350, she is composed of aluminium and features a reverse sheer bow, that is said to improve visibility from the wheelhouse and accentuate her profile.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59811" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="50m in-build Heesen superyacht Project Jade sold (2024-02-26 16:45:00 +0100)">50m in-build Heesen superyacht Project Jade sold</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10753" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ALP49.98m (163'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts2024">ALP</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a> and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a>. Her interior design comes from the design boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Cristiano Gatto Design</a>, who has designed her with a contemporary yet cosy feel.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309680/image/large-438e1d9fdebdaf76ccff999656be8806.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309680">Her spacious, airy furnishings can be enjoyed by as many as 12 guests across her five staterooms. The owner’s stateroom of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10753" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ALP49.98m (163'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts2024">ALP</a>is situated on the main deck forward, while the remaining guest staterooms consist of two double staterooms and two twin staterooms on the lower deck.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55790" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=" 50m Heesen superyacht Project Jade hits construction milestone (2022-08-24 17:00:00 +0200)">&nbsp;50m Heesen superyacht Project Jade hits construction milestone</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309681/image/large-2436e843810cb7b7381846364b0312a7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309681">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10753" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ALP49.98m (163'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts2024">ALP</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4531" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Maritime Organization (Company)">IMO</a> Tier III engines, offering her top speeds of 23 knots and a range of 3,000 nautical miles. Her high speeds are achieved thanks to the streamlined lightweight aluminium hull, which boasts an efficiency gain of 12 percent compared to the previous 50-metre Satori&nbsp; (now <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5753" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Altair49.8m (163'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2016">Altair</a>) design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309682/image/large-a61fb0240dbe8962bc78bdbc1fc3beac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309682">According to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SYT iQ website">SYT iQ</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> currently has several yachts in-build including the 67-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59862" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A first look inside 67m Heesen superyacht Sparta (2024-03-05 12:45:00 +0100)">Sparta, launched in June 2023</a> and the 57-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Keel laid of 57m Heesen superyacht Project Setteesettanta (2023-12-20 09:30:00 +0100)">Project Setteesettanta, whose keel was laid in December 2023</a>.&nbsp;

50m Heesen superyacht ALP on sea trials 

The 49.98-metre Heesen superyacht ALP, previously known as Project Jade, has been spotted on sea trials in the North Sea.

50m Heesen superyacht ALP (ex. Project Jade) on sea trials

Delivered in 2014, the 49.8-metre Heesen superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4816" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Como I49.8m (163'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2014">Como I</a> has entered the market with Jonathan Zwaans of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Y.CO (Company)">Y.CO</a>. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/como-i/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Como I for sale</a> boasts a contemporary style, offering a stylish retreat for guests onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309465/image/large-32349005f8c153097888434ba28630b9.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309465">Defined by sleek lines and a curved superstructure, Como I features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a>, with naval architecture in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309591/image/large-e188a350a573d27925105aafc7ea9ea1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309591"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309472/image/large-332e070eec2a3b44b796d39f45861ab6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309472">Built in the Netherlands by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a> as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> 5000 Semi-Displacement series, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> oozes elegance and sophistication, with interior design from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Paszkowski (Company)">Francesco Paszkowski</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4308" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FM Architettura (Company)">FM Architettura</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309480/image/large-1dc21cb3ae1df2fbaa6e115f0b62d5d1.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309480"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309479/image/large-11b80fafda56bd8bc9a784b545a8ec8d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309479">Showcasing a spacious open-plan saloon on the main deck, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4816" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Como I49.8m (163'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2014">Como I</a> has been designed with a chic blend of neutral tones. A selection of plush seating options surround a stylish low coffee table, creating an inviting space for onboard relaxation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309471/image/large-598ddfa6d3cecbbbbb059c51057369b0.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309471"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309474/image/large-24a1a3773b12f7e8f920a42880db3d2b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309474"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4816" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Como I49.8m (163'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2014">Como I</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests across a six stateroom configuration, with each room adorned with an effortless elegance. Her master stateroom is situated on the main deck and includes a private study area and a generously sized bathroom, complete with his-and-hers sinks. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309473/image/large-2a8fb2d4bd4c844864dfb83680400b01.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309473"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309475/image/large-ea485dfe8a815e616d3645185067445d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309475">The remaining guest staterooms onboard the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/heesen/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Heesen yacht for sale</a> are located on the lower deck consisting of a VIP suite, two double staterooms and two twins, all of which are characterised by a sleek and elegant design, while offering ample space and a welcoming atmosphere for guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309466/image/large-284666ebae36313ddfa3029178b323cb.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309466">Crafted from high-grade aluminium, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> offers generous exterior spaces, including a covered bar and alfresco dining area for entertainment. Her 70 square-metre sundeck is perfect for entertaining guests, with her forward-facing Jacuzzi offering stunning views of the ocean.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309467/image/large-5a4ee1145a0d6f2c0e9194de2d787b05.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309467"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4816" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Como I49.8m (163'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2014">Como I</a> is equipped with cutting-edge navigation and communication systems, ensuring safety and reliability for extended voyages. Her semi-displacement hull provides a smooth and stable ride, even in challenging sea conditions.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309468/image/large-244d2b3fae00ee9f75b471b43d17e4a4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309468">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4816" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Como I49.8m (163'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2014">Como I</a> is equipped with twin diesel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, providing her with a range of 2,000 nautical miles at 17.5 knots and a top speed of 23.5 knots. She is equipped with at-anchor stabilisers for comfort, meeting ABS and MCA standards.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309592/image/large-ab92646758300f93795dba4990b64d47.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309592">

50m Heesen superyacht Como I for sale

Delivered in 2014, the 49.8-metre Heesen superyacht Como I has entered the market with Jonathan Zwaans of Y.CO.

50m Heesen superyacht Como I enters the market

Having come and gone more than once over the past 150 years, hydrofoils are all the rage again and here to stay this time. The latest technology has overcome many of the shortfalls of older systems, but are foiling superyachts feasible?<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308780/image/large-abca08ac22ef3c76d219eca23c4a28dd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308780">Over the past two decades foiling has taken off, literally and figuratively. It started with the innovative boards designed by surfers, followed by the specialist one-man classes like the foiling International Moths. Then came the high-performance sailing projects such as the 60-foot foiling trimaran l’Hydroptère, which broke the 50-knot barrier in 2008 and hinted at an exciting if highly specialised future for foils. But the idea of foils on mainstream leisure boats and superyachts has always seemed somewhat remote.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308784/image/large-93508982c0f2307aa183db514c6f8972.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308784">More recently, the advent of electric propulsion in tandem with the rising interest in foils, thanks largely to their adoption by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6878" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailGP (Company)">SailGP</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="America's Cup 2024 - 37th America's Cup Barcelona">America’s Cup</a> sail racing programmes, has again brought foiling to the fore because they resolve a very basic problem. For boats with electric propulsion, or experimental hydrogen fuel cells in the case of the new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="America's Cup 2024 - 37th America's Cup Barcelona">America’s Cup</a> chase boats, hydrodynamic drag means that displacement hulls and (to a lesser extent) planing boats struggle to attain a practical range for the given power-carrying capacity between charging. It is here that foils offer a clear advantage: if you can get your boat to emerge from the water and ‘fly’, you don’t need to worry so much about drag and the given power you are carrying in your battery banks can take you that much further. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/255101/image/large-3c47262ba3d15266b43994009e44c595.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/255101">“Our strategy is go faster to go further,” says Michael Jost, former Chief Strategy Officer at the VW Group who oversaw the start of the Group’s long-term transition away from fossil fuels. It’s a game plan Jost is employing with his new venture, eD-TEC, which has developed the all-electric eD-QDrive system. SilentYachts is coupling the system with a foiling 28-foot HYSUCAT multihull design to create a 40-knot electric boat that the catamaran builder claims still offers a range of 70 nautical miles.Electric avenue&nbsp;Across the spectrum, the combination of foils and electric drive systems is taking hold. Small boat builders such as Swedish brand <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5799" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Candela Speed Boat (Company)">Candela</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Enata Marine (Company)">Enata</a> in the Middle East, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6284" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Navier (Company)">Navier</a> in the US and Eldorado in the Netherlands, among others, are already building foiling leisure, passenger, water taxi and workboat vessels. The water toy world is alive with eFoil boards and the personal watercraft segment is also getting wise with projects such as the Valo Hyperfoil that adds retractable active foils to electric-drive jet skis.However, things get a little more complicated when it comes to larger craft. The advent of high-speed hydrofoil passenger vessels in the latter part of the 20th century was followed by a marked decline as the limitations of larger foilers became apparent – notably, the need for flat hulls with limited viability in bigger seas, and the potential for striking waterborne objects that could damage or destroy foils made from materials that were not as advanced as they are now.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308788/image/large-eb9a1f3f86b23adca1520c7e78078250.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308788">Considerable progress has been made in sailing with vessels such as the F50 used on the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6878" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailGP (Company)">SailGP</a> circuit, the new AC40 and AC75 yachts for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="America's Cup 2024 - 37th America's Cup Barcelona">America’s Cup</a>, along with the Ultime trimarans and IMOCA 60s. All these boats show how consistent 40-to-50-knot-plus performance is possible through the extreme application of surface-piercing foil technologies. Indeed, there has even been a crossover with sailing yacht projects like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="King Marine S.A. (Company)">King Marine</a>’s FlyingNikka&nbsp;mini maxi and sailing superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Raven34.0m (111'7&quot;)Baltic Yachts2023">Raven 111</a> from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts</a> that use foils to mitigate some of the displacement rather than making the hull fully fly. At the same time, however, they have also highlighted some of the limits to mainstream adoption.The foil wing tips are one. Even when the arms are folded under the hull for docking, they project more than two metres either side the yacht. Then there is the complex (and expensive) structural engineering needed to build and mount the arms into the topsides. Finally, there’s the sailing aspect, which requires precision and experience when powered up in foil-assisted flight.Practical limits&nbsp;For Seattle-based naval architect Paul Bieker, one of the world’s foremost experts on hydrofoiling, sailing foilers will always be limited by these constraints: “I would be surprised if fully foiling configurations find a significant place in mainstream, non-professional sailing yachts,” he says. “They require a lot of sailing skill and focus, high maintenance, expensive equipment, and they have a significant potential for personal injury.”&nbsp;Retractable foiling systems like the Dynamic Stability System (DSS) developed by Hugh Welbourn, Gordon Kay and Will Brooks, offer advantages such as improved righting moment, reduced heel and better motion in a seaway, plus more stability for big-boat, big-sea sailing. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308786/image/large-d78769a2b71c292caceeab81b0112753.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308786">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Raven34.0m (111'7&quot;)Baltic Yachts2023">Raven</a> is not a yacht you could imagine relaxing in – it’s a balls-to-the-wall affair,” says Henry Hawkins, Executive Vice-President at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts</a>. “But we used the DSS on the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic</a> 142 Canova and it’s a completely different kettle of fish. There was a wish for a &nbsp;performance increase, but it wasn’t the driving factor behind the owner’s decision to install it.”The design demands of creating a full-flight vessel are, for the most part, incompatible with larger luxury yachts. Weight is a critical issue, for one, and while that can be overcome by adding larger foils, which in turn offer a greater aspect ratio and therefore greater lift, but there is an upper limit to the practical design of hydrofoils.“In general, the weight of a vessel scales with the length squared and the amount of lift that you can get off a foil scales with length squared – this reality means that there is a point where hydrofoiling gets more difficult with increased size,” says Bieker. “That said, the control of active hydrofoils tends to get easier with size because the actuators do not have to move as fast as they do in a smaller boats with smaller foils.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308860/image/large-a60ff05e451e2cee5403bcbd867c7901.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308860">Bieker thinks there is more potential for moderate-sized foiling motor yachts: “The operating parameters for motor yachts are better defined and there is great potential for improving fuel consumption and comfort,” he says. “That said, they will still be significantly more expensive than non-foiling vessels.”Romain Ingouf is Technical Director at Artemis Technologies, a maritime engineering firm that emerged out of the Artemis Racing team that competed in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="America's Cup 2024 - 37th America's Cup Barcelona">America’s Cup</a>. The Belfast-based company has partnered with Condor Ferries to develop the 24-metre Artemis EF-24, a commuter ferry equipped with electric eFoiler propulsion able to carry 150 passengers at a top speed of 36 knots with a range of 95 nautical miles. Ingouf suggests that 24 metres in length overall with a displacement of around 75 tons is the sweet spot for a foiling monohull powerboat design.“You don’t want to have a boat that has foils sticking out at the sides because you need to get alongside docks and manoeuvre around marinas, and so forth,” he says. “You can certainly go bigger, to as much as 36 metres most likely, but then very rapidly you need a very beamy boat to have the aspect ratio on your foil so you are more efficient at creating lift without adding too much drag. Is foiling the solution to everything? Very likely not, although it’s fantastic in some applications.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308857/image/large-849e3ed467e7f08e313e6c73c4f635a4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308857">The future for foils?The future for foils beyond smaller vessels may be limited when it comes to full-flight solutions, but that doesn’t exclude potential for foils in large yacht design. Indeed, appendages that can improve efficiency and comfort – particularly when combined with stabilisation systems to offer multi-axis motion control – have been available for more than a decade. The Hull Vane, a fixed foil or wing designed and patented by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a> that was first fitted on the 42.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ares42.4m (139'1&quot;)Heesen Yachts2014">Alive</a> in 2012, has proven itself on more than 65 yachts as well as commercial and military vessels.“The Hull Vane is derived from a device we developed for the French America’s Cup campaign in 2002,” says Perry van Oossanen, the studio’s Managing Director. “It’s not really intended to make a boat a foiling vessel as it’s designed for displacement hulls; we’ve taken a different approach by taking the vessel as it is and trying to enhance performance where we can.”&nbsp;The effect is less radical, but so is the technology involved. The location of the Hull Vane under the transom is important relative to the centre of gravity and works best if there’s a steep upcoming flow, which means quite steeply angled buttocks to the transom, but it can be retrofitted on any type of displacement hull.“It works well for a Froude number [the resistance of a partially submerged object moving through water] of 0.2 and upwards,” says van Oossanen. “For a 50-metre boat you’re there at five or six knots, and for an 80-metre boat you’re there at around 13 to 14 knots. We’ve installed it on a 100-metre patrol boat, but essentially the bigger the yacht the faster it needs to go to gain maximum benefit of the Hull Vane.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308778/image/large-e6090620180e08c2025c730977695724.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308778">Hull Vane BV has also developed Foil-Assist, a partial foiling solution mounted amidships on fast planing vessels that applies the same concept to fast hulls and was first used two years ago on a Wajer runabout. It should be noted that both the Foil-Assist and Hull Vane increase not only efficiency but also onboard comfort – an important consideration for any yacht owner. &nbsp;“However, although applications for foils are definitely increasing, there are a lot of owners out there who are not really interested in the foiling stuff,” warns van Oossanen. “They want to have volume, space and luxury and they don’t necessarily want to cruise at 30 knots.”While that may be true, foiling technology is set to grow, particularly as the superyacht industry enters its own energy transition. Even if methanol in reformers for fuel cells or multi-fuel engines becomes the energy carrier of choice, its energy density is considerably lower for a given volume compared to conventional diesel. So while the fuel may be cleaner, yachts will need to burn less of it for a given volume of tankage to avoid losing too much practical range, while adding more tanks means taking volume away from guest areas. In this scenario, non-flight hybrid foiling solutions could find their niche in mainstream yacht production and there may be a place for more extreme solutions for owners who want a more engaged boating experience.&nbsp;“There is potential for hydrofoil-assisted, non-flying boats, but there is no substitute for flying,” says Bieker. “Once you feel the acceleration that occurs when that last bit of hull leaves the water it is hard to stomach partial foiling solutions.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/285014/image/large-1afb80631a7886e71900e1011ca9ab77.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/285014">Getting over the humpWhen the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts</a> 111 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Raven34.0m (111'7&quot;)Baltic Yachts2023">Raven</a> hit the water for sail trials in the summer of 2023, all eyes turned to this sleek, foil-assisted superyacht. As the team gradually edged the yacht towards its performance limits, the yacht started hitting consistent speeds in the high 20-knots range, and the sailing world was abuzz. However, this style of yacht will probably remain an outlier and while great for exhilarating performance on the water, it is not ideal for coastal cruising with the family. The leeward foil is designed to carry up to 60 per cent of the yacht’s displacement at speed, but the engineering that has gone into creating a structure capable of handling the extreme loads has been immense.“The fitting which is bolted to the hull-deck joint of the foil arm is one metre long and made of machined titanium, for example,” says Kenneth Nyfelt, Sales Director at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts</a>. “The tolerances on all those fittings are incredible fine; you cannot allow any rattling or any vibration from it because then you are dead.”Even with Canova’s DSS, Henry Hawkins believes it will take time for most owners to gain confidence in the technology: “Look at how long it took us to get carbon rigging and canting keels onto boats; they’re still the unknown, and what people have taken from the racing scene is that the foils are always breaking,” he says. “So there’s a hump to get over, but I think there is a realisation that there is something to be offered by foiling technology, and it’s a question of how long it will take to find its way into the mainstream.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308861/image/large-11b3b0797fa572b289df3d06472924b7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308861">Tender trendsSmaller foiling boats and RIBs, whether using full-flight foils or foil-assist solutions, offer plenty of potential as standalone leisure boats, chase boats or tenders, particularly as alternative drive systems come on stream. Among many pioneers in this field is Gordon van Hardenbroek, an industrial designer and co-founder in 2015 of foiling boat company Edorado.“We started with a basic design premise of taking a planing hull, taking out the combustion engine and putting batteries in,” he says. “There weren’t many people doing it at the time, but we found as soon as you start going fast the range plummets. And I don’t believe that battery tech will improve enough to solve that problem. We realised that adding foils – in our case an active system made possible thanks to advances in sensors and computation – could double our range. Finally we realised that market demand was for retractable foils.”In addition to creating their own 8.35-metre 8S model, Edorado is also planning to release a pre-engineering platform that targets the superyacht sector. “The 8S is very much about flying,” he says. “It’s not about getting you from A to B, but rather the goal is the flying itself.”

Are foiling superyachts feasible?

The latest technology has overcome many of the shortfalls of older systems, but are foiling superyachts feasible?

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Flight Club: Are foiling superyachts feasible?

Delivered in 2017 as the first yacht of the Dutch shipyard’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix series, we take a closer look at the artistry and glamour that compose the design of the 36-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta One36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2017">Delta One</a>’s interior and exterior living spaces.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308534/image/large-f21db79568482ef5f3b61af836f6dd34.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308534">Built at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder Shipyard</a> in Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk, the Netherlands, the motor yacht features naval architecture courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen</a>, while her interior and exterior design hails from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claydon Reeves (Company)">Claydon Reeves</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292429/image/large-75a22381ed716b7b69c6542b80599079.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292429"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308518/image/large-ed921ca565ffa5695782d06631b8eb3a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308518">Across a volume of 295 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta One36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2017">Delta One</a> is capable of hosting as many as ten guests across a five stateroom layout, while additional accommodation is also available for two extra guests thanks to the presence of pullman beds onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292417/image/large-5ebf521e89ad71107ced67319e6a4ab1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292417">From the outside, the displacement motor yacht’s custom made exterior profile is constructed with aluminium and features a striking continuous arrangement of windows, providing uniquely far-reaching views.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308544/image/large-d69ca1d520a161d644a21c55954f207a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308544"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292442/image/large-817fb0a5658b94ef515157dde399bff3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292442">As for the exterior deck spaces, an aft deck dining area complete with cushy grey sofas and light wooden coffee tables serves as a prime alfresco dining spot. Midship, a folding balcony allows guests to peacefully take in the stunning surroundings with a drink in hand.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308543/image/large-5e010b57ab96e3285293ef71aa59e0c4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308543">Moving indoors, the yacht’s main saloon is peppered in an array of fabrics and tasteful patterns throughout the roomy, sumptuous seating arrangement of the lounge. Nearby, guests can also indulge in the white marble sit up bar, or eat cuisine in style at the formal dining space embellished with delicate, flower-shaped lighting arrangements.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292421/image/large-0c4252eac62bb697bb22e80845051cdd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292421"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292420/image/large-e0ace6a7bb483960c71aa8093b2eecb7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292420">In terms of accommodation, one of the extravagant master suite’s most notable elements is the electric blinds that make for a cosy sleeping sanctuary, and also permits owners to gaze up at the stars from the comfort of their bed.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292449/image/large-ac2a405f85575d92bf32510d3e86d738.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292449"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308521/image/large-0e359c0c4a017140c1449eeecacde5ac.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308521">Moreover, a state of the art entertainment system, plush, navy armchairs, and high-focus private study area bring the owner’s stateroom to an elevated standard of luxury.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308531/image/large-2d948beb63ebfb181bacba4ccfdcf1b5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308531">Across all ensuite bathrooms, a thematic, pale grey marble was used for walls, floors, and countertops, creating a fashionably modern, monochromatic atmosphere.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292416/image/large-633c9ef46aa6e5975891912abffca649.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292416"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308523/image/large-c61496d5cfc492d8333a19360b417e15.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308523">With regards to her performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta One36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2017">Delta One</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines that can reach a cruising speed of 15 knots alongside a top speed of 17 knots. Additionally, she boasts low fuel consumption at 80 I per hour at a speed of 10 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308542/image/large-5aff9f9c1eb1cd421a0322a6c546b145.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308542"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta One36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2017">Delta One</a> is currently on the market with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder Shipyard</a> with a reduction to her asking price, and will also make an appearance at this year’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palma International Boat Show - 2024">Palma International Boat Show</a> from 25-28 April. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/278022/image/large-ecdb8c53dcd973b6fd02e62da66e4216.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/278022">

Onboard 36m Mulder ThirtySix yacht Delta One 

We take a closer look at the artistry of Delta One, which was delivered in 2017 as the first yacht of the Dutch shipyard’s Mulder ThirtySix series. 

A closer look inside the first 36m Mulder ThirtySix yacht Delta One 

New details have been unveiled about the 56.7-metre in-build <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10916" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akira56.7m (186'0&quot;)Heesen Yachts2024">Project Akira</a>. Construction began in 2021 on the first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> 5700 Aluminium yacht, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/742" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MCM (Company)">Marine Construction Management (MCM)</a> acting as owner’s representatives during the build.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200321/image/large-bece8dc009eb921682833e55fe9be589.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200321">“We were introduced to these clients a few years ago when they were weighing up the options of designing and building from scratch, purchasing from the brokerage market or purchasing a yacht already in-build,” explained Peter Wilson, co-founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/742" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MCM (Company)">MCM</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307938/image/large-fcb10e16acc35320be6f0dc90d778b61.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307938"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307937/image/large-16dd8a16f1b6b0d588bb42f1c93fbbf6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307937"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10916" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akira56.7m (186'0&quot;)Heesen Yachts2024">Project Akira</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a>, with naval architecture penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a>. The yacht was sold in April 2023, with Wes Sanford of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop & Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson&nbsp;</a>and James Corts of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a>, acting on behalf of the buyer.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Akira: First 57m Heesen 5700 Aluminium superyacht sold (2023-04-11 17:00:00 +0200)">Project Akira: First 57m Heesen 5700 Aluminium superyacht sold</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307957/image/large-ae7cec026ef8af4b20ca09240f20ba8d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307957"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307955/image/large-65a404739c0fd18c51ee36ff71f35646.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307955"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/742" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MCM (Company)">MCM</a> were appointed as owner’s representatives for the build, with their first tasks to review the project’s specifications and drawings and to work with the lawyers in the development of the final specification and contract documents. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307944/image/large-1e9815176a70142b1e37026734b197f8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307944"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307946/image/large-c3ecd9b7ffcdf25925d5320c51bc5d36.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307946"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10916" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akira56.7m (186'0&quot;)Heesen Yachts2024">Project Akira</a> was already under construction, which meant that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/742" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MCM (Company)">MCM</a> needed to ensure that the specifications met the owner’s needs. “The bulk of the aluminium works on the hull, deck and superstructure was complete, though at a stage where the owners could still put their imprint on the design, particularly in the interior,” explained Wilson.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54578" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Construction of 57m Heesen superyacht Project Akira officially begins (2022-02-10 15:30:00 +0100)">Construction of 57m Heesen superyacht Project Akira officially begins</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/255971/image/large-f691943bb42bb92d3754c21f95e97d00.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/255971">“We had a lot of input into the technical specification of the yacht and the project was at a stage where those improvements could be implemented and included in the yacht’s system. Having said that, the specification was already written to a high standard and some choices come down to preferences, not necessarily right and wrong.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200324/image/large-14594476f6e2db2dcfcfb65b164947e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200324">Boasting a gross tonnage of 750GT, the all-aluminium yacht features an efficient Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) hull shape, a concept developed by Netherlands-based naval architects <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen</a>.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54629" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Behind the scenes with industry pioneer Van Oossanen Naval Architects (2022-02-22 14:00:00 +0100)">Behind the scenes with industry pioneer Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200325/image/large-028d8e5db78c3dd542b908e2929d7028.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200325">“Her hull design concept is the FDHF which provides hydrodynamic efficiency allowing for low consumption and long range at cruising/delivery speeds,” added Wilson. “Also, importantly, based on her keel laying date she is fully <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4531" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Maritime Organization (Company)">IMO</a> Tier III compliant.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200328/image/large-63ae9b4f2d0fb654c520448ee7730bb9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200328">Coupled to this advanced naval architecture and engineering platform is a progressive yet elegant exterior design from long-time <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> collaborators <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10916" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akira56.7m (186'0&quot;)Heesen Yachts2024">Project Akira</a> showcases angular, yet graceful lines, paired with a transom scoop. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10916" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akira56.7m (186'0&quot;)Heesen Yachts2024"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200334/image/large-0d63d3e1fc67f32ebc261b519072a958.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200334"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200333/image/large-b942aba8c0365f07e57ab3510f17f3e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200333">Project Akira</a> features interior design from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/168" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Harrison Eidsgaard (Company)">Harrison Eidsgaard</a>, with the owners working with the studio to personalise the yacht to their own style. She will also be equipped with bespoke furniture, crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>'s interior engineers.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10916" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akira56.7m (186'0&quot;)Heesen Yachts2024"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200340/image/large-e9550a02a533ced15cfda8d195f7ac51.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200340"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200341/image/large-e3f6b1a470e9bded600ce285b9966aea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200341">Project Akira</a> can comfortably accommodate as many as 12 guests across six staterooms, including a 63-square-metre main deck owner’s apartment. She has a bridge deck VIP and the remaining four suites are situated on the lower deck, as well as cabins for a crew of 13.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200345/image/large-16f4f88d74397c0966b5de365ce956bb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200345"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200337/image/large-9b789c7cb4a0c85a412ae52661c8ad79.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200337">Despite Project Akira being the first hull from a new platform model, her owner’s are able to draw on the knowledge and expertise of both <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> and MCM to customise her to meet their needs.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200349/image/large-78737b855bd0ea0c43e313881e04a7e4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200349"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200350/image/large-ae5f0b966062b0ad585e1a9f8e476030.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200350">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10916" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akira56.7m (186'0&quot;)Heesen Yachts2024">Akira</a> is indeed the first of a new series,” confirmed Wilson. “However our projects are typically custom so this being the first in this line for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> is not really a differentiation from our normal modus. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200358/image/large-06cfaf51dd09e12ee5a9a810ff3bda44.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200358">“The shipyard has been very inclusive and open to ideas, and welcome recipients of our experience that we can bring to bear. It has been a really healthy collaboration.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200329/image/large-b913408e8fd1693e92a02120a6c57cf1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200329">Construction of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10916" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akira56.7m (186'0&quot;)Heesen Yachts2024">Akira</a> is currently on track, with sea trials expected to take place in the summer, and a 2024 delivery date.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200330/image/large-9b7990e05b4de1fd19c5841f9af039ea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200330">“Currently the engine room is close to fully populated and from a systems perspective the yacht is quite complete. The interior is being installed at a fast pace and the exterior paint process is nearing completion. We are excited about putting her through her paces in the North Sea quite soon!”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200322/image/large-cf843fdd5cf6d213fcce457a395b3757.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200322">

New details revealed about the 57m Heesen yacht Project Akira

New details have been unveiled about the 56.7-metre in-build Heesen superyacht Project Akira.

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New details revealed about the in-build 57m Heesen superyacht Project Akira

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307607/image/large-f369eb3731512366ce7e8de9b0c620c8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307607">Spotted recently docked in London's business district, Canary Wharf, is the 58.5-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi58.5m (191'11&quot;)Royal Huisman2021">Phi</a>, launched by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> in 2021. Her exterior, created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/43" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cor D. Rover Design (Company)">Cor D. Rover Design</a>, is easily recognisable by her distinctive colour and the innovative shape, with a deck design that combines angular and rounded forms. Her interior, crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lawson Robb (Company)">Lawson Robb</a>, matches her innovative exterior, complemented by the naval engineering of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a>, who have equipped her with a Fast Displacement XL hull. The sub-500 GT vessel boasts a technologically advanced pool that conserves water by enabling overnight heating and treatment, effortlessly transitioning from a solid deck to a swimming pool at the push of a button. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi58.5m (191'11&quot;)Royal Huisman2021">Phi</a> provides accommodations for up to 12 guests across six staterooms, with a master suite featuring its own private deck and panoramic views.&nbsp;

Royal Huisman superyacht Phi in London

The 59m superyacht Phi, built by Royal Huisman in 2021, is seen here docked in Canary Wharf, United Kingdom. 

Yachts attending Palma International Boat Show 2024

We break down the yachts that will be in attendance during the 40th edition of PIBS, where members of our SuperYacht Times team will be present. 


11 recent price reductions on the yacht market 

We break down some of the yachts on the market, and the major price reductions they have received in recent months. 


11 yachts on the market with recent price reductions 

Turkey-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mengi Yay Yachts (Company)">Mengi Yay Yachts</a> has announced the first keel laying of their 52-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12997" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mengi Yay NL 50 Plus52.4m (171'11&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2026">NL 50 Plus</a> superyacht project.&nbsp;The keel laying ceremony took place at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12997" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mengi Yay NL 50 Plus52.4m (171'11&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2026">Mengi Yay Yachts</a>’ facilities in Istanbul, with participation from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Leonard</a> team online, which are responsible for conceiving the superyacht interior and exterior, and symbolises an imperative highlight of the superyacht’s construction.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305104/image/large-621cf558df8259abb89be5c927a3b4c3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305104">Moreover, the event marks a celebratory milestone in the collaboration between the shipyard boasting 60 years worth of successful yacht manufacturing, and the esteemed Italy-based studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Leonard</a>, which has 30 years of yacht design expertise under their belt.&nbsp;In addition,<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12997" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mengi Yay NL 50 Plus52.4m (171'11&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2026">&nbsp;Mengi Yay Yachts</a> has been in constant collaboration with leading brands in the yachting industry, including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a>, which is responsible for designing the yacht’s naval architecture, to construct a yacht dedicated to serving personalised luxury.&nbsp;The project, which stands at a length of 52.4-metres and amounts to a volume of 499 GT, within the 500 GT limit, aims to provide a speedy delivery for prospective owners interested in customising a yacht.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297140/image/large-d61ea60e1c17c326a3391d047158591e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297140">As many as 10 guests can be accommodated onboard the yacht across her five roomy guest cabins, while separate living quarters can also host nine crew members, including her captain.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59393" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A closer look at the in-build 52m Mengi Yay superyacht NL 50 Plus (2024-01-29 11:30:00 +0100)">A closer look at the in-build 52m Mengi Yay superyacht NL 50 Plus</a>Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, the yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12997" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mengi Yay NL 50 Plus52.4m (171'11&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2026">NL 50 Plus</a> can reach a calming cruising speed of 12 knots as well as a contrastingly active top speed of 16.5 knots, and has a range of 4,000 nautical miles. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297168/image/large-983d39bab4cdb731e3b6082bcd744e85.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297168">Furthermore, the superyacht with a nine-metre beam, a 2.65-metre draft, steel hull, and aluminium superstructure has a delivery date of 2026.&nbsp;

Keel laid of first NL 50 plus yacht

Turkey-based shipyard Mengi Yay Yachts has announced the first keel laying of their NL 50 Plus project. 


Keel laid of first Mengi Yay NL 50 plus superyacht 

Yachts in Dubai for the Dubai International Boat Show 2024

SuperYacht Times takes a look at some of the yachts that can be seen in and around Dubai Marina during the Dubai International Boat Show 2024. 

A yacht spotter’s guide to Dubai during DIBS 2024

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/301825/image/large-6bfd021c28564a033cd595f1645a8425.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/301825">Delivered last August, &nbsp;the 80.07-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Genesis80.07m (262'8&quot;)Heesen Yachts2023">Genesis</a> was spotted yesterday docked in Dubai Harbour, in the United Arab Emirates. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Genesis80.07m (262'8&quot;)Heesen Yachts2023">Genesis</a>, the largest yacht ever constructed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>, formerly known as Galactica, features an exterior crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a>, an interior by<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design (Company)">&nbsp;Sinot Yacht Architecture &amp; Design</a>, and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a>. Recognised as one of the world's largest and fastest all-aluminium motor yacht with a conventional propeller propulsion system, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Genesis80.07m (262'8&quot;)Heesen Yachts2023">Genesis</a> offers accommodation for up to 12 guests in six staterooms.&nbsp;The motor yacht stands out for her pioneering design and luxurious features, including a fully-equipped helicopter landing pad that transforms into an outdoor cinema, a crystal elevator linking the lower deck to the sun deck, and a seven-metre pool with a waterfall. In terms of performance, the 1,711 GT yacht is equipped with four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, achieving a maximum speed of 29 knots and boasting a fuel capacity of 120,000 litres.

80m Heesen superyacht Genesis in Dubai

The 80m superyacht Genesis, built by Heesen in 2023, is seen here docked in Dubai Marina, in the United Arab Emirates. 

Drawing inspiration from two iconic <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> sportfishing yachts from the 90s, the 60-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ultra G60.0m (196'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2024">Ultra G</a> represents the pinnacle of luxury yacht design and construction. The SuperYacht Times recently had the opportunity to step onboard the full-custom superyacht in Hellevoetsluis, the Netherlands where they explored her interior design. <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mG1oocRgmyM?&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ultra G60.0m (196'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2024">Ultra G</a> in 2021 features exterior styling by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a>, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a> responsible for her engineering. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> motor yacht boasts the patented&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen</a> Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) and an interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/168" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Harrison Eidsgaard (Company)">Harrison Eidsgaard</a>.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ultra G60.0m (196'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2024">Ultra G</a>'s layout has been meticulously tailored to suit the refined tastes of its owner, reflecting a lifestyle of luxury and sophistication. On the main deck aft terrace, there is a conversation area and alfresco dining, while large sliding doors connect the indoor seating area and the large bar amidships with her exterior spaces.Below deck, four sumptuous suites provide luxurious accommodation for guests, while the owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ultra G60.0m (196'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2024">Ultra G</a> enjoys the exclusive retreat of the bridge deck aft. Here, a spacious suite boasts stunning aft-facing views and opens onto a private terrace complete with a relaxing whirlpool and seating area.Key amenities onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ultra G60.0m (196'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2024">Ultra G</a> include her media room with an ‘out of this world’ cinema, while her wellness area includes a sauna, steam room and snow room, adjacent to the fisherman lounge.What’s your favourite feature of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ultra G60.0m (196'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2024">Ultra G</a>, let us know in the comments on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@superyachttimes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">YouTube</a> channel! You can find all of our videos on our YouTube channel and we would love to hear your feedback, so please get in touch across any of our social platforms including <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@superyachttimes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">YouTube</a>, LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook.

A first look onboard the 60m Heesen superyacht Ultra G

SYT recently stepped onboard the Heesen superyacht Ultra G in Hellevoetsluis, the Netherlands to explore her interior design.


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Video: Onboard the 60m Heesen superyacht Ultra G with her ‘out of this world’ cinema

Majesty Yachts, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a>’s luxury superyacht brand, was launched in 2004 to solidify <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft’</a>s presence in the international yacht market. The brand offers an extensive range of full displacement, semi-displacement, and planing GRP yachts, ranging from approximately 18 metres to 53 metres. Majesty Yachts are renowned for their exceptional seaworthiness and impeccable quality, meeting both international and commercial standards. The brand's objective is to maximise volume, seamlessly integrating indoor and outdoor living spaces while offering luxury amenities.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300650/image/large-f550c686235b66e4886120199bd90502.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300650">Last week, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a> &amp; Majesty Yachts announced the sale of the first hull in the 50-metre Majesty 160 series, following the success of the Majesty 175. This vessel, manufactured at the shipyard’s fully integrated in-house production facility in Umm Al Quwain in the United Arab Emirates, showcases the brand’s emphasis on quality. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/301363/image/large-553f069c79b4c7e7a7fe57784d6f06c2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/301363"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300661/image/large-2242a2578040b1e3dbae8c63f54465a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300661">The Majesty 160 features exterior and interior design by Italian based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Cristiano Gatto Design Studio</a>, with naval architecture penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Dutch Naval Architects</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/301362/image/large-f0e8555e099310189e8b8098b64c3992.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/301362">Adhering to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bureau Veritas (Company)">Bureau Veritas</a> Commercial Yacht Rules and REG Yacht Code Part A for vessels under 500 gross tonnage (GT), its gross tonnage of 498 ensures compliance with safety standards for its class and beyond. Equipped with an onboard emergency generator and water mist fire suppression system, these meticulous safety features exemplify the brand's unwavering dedication to delivering yachts of unparalleled quality and safety. Additionally, she is equipped with an award-winning heat recovery system, reflecting the shipyard's dedication to its "Path to Sustainability" pillar.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/301365/image/large-f0ec56910af0250948632ea330c06906.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/301365"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/301364/image/large-2dae0c0e6f2509230c90f8cb962d0641.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/301364">Majesty 160’s interior and exterior have been meticulously crafted in a way that harmonises the outdoor and indoor environments. A standout attribute is the Master suite, which exemplifies luxury and privacy. Positioned strategically at the end of the forward main deck corridor, the stateroom features a private lounge and a retractable balcony, offering any potential owner, exclusive access to breathtaking views. The expansive ensuite features both a bath and a shower room, complemented by a full-beam Master cabin, ensuring an unparalleled level of comfort and exclusivity.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300659/image/large-6d6746e5fa9d9aee3f9e63dc31fda76c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300659">Commenting on the design of the Majesty 160, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Cristiano Gatto</a> highlighted its unique collaborative approach: “The most distinctive feature of the Majesty 160 is that it is a 4-handed project, yet with a distinctly unique style. There’s the designer side, the production side and, finally and above all, the expertise of the Chairman both in terms of production and in terms of market where he envisioned that this type of product would be presented. These are the original energies that led to the drawing up of the project.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/301368/image/large-51e6c4433b6e9d6a0a89dacbbf9c861c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/301368">The Majesty 160 yacht will be outfitted with top-tier amenities and seven spacious staterooms, demonstrating an efficient use of onboard space. Moreover, she can accommodate nine crew members, including the captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300662/image/large-2c1a1c1a1533a0f7fdde20a0e06df22d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300662">This arrangement underscores the shipyard’s expertise in combining luxury with efficient design. Among its standout features, the yacht will boast an expansive sun deck. This area is equipped with modular and movable furniture, allowing for versatile social settings, making it an ideal place for guests to gather outdoors. Additionally, an infinity pool will be strategically positioned to offer panoramic views, elevating the outdoor experience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/301375/image/large-18ccc59cbe5d7729ee179c9687c74fcd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/301375">Further highlights include a beach club, a dynamic space that can effortlessly transform into a lounge, bar, gym, or health club, catering to the diverse preferences of guests. This adaptable setting is ideally suited for relaxation and rejuvenation, offering a sanctuary of comfort following water-based activities. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300653/image/large-eec6bad9d4f4e1f37f63bdbfdf42d9f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300653">Reflecting on the broader vision behind the Majesty 160 project, Mohammed Alshaali, Chairman of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a>, shared: “The Majesty 160 project embodies both <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a>'s and Majesty Yachts’ bold vision to fill a distinct gap in the market. This extraordinary superyacht offers unparalleled space and amenities, delivering luxury living on the water just under the 500 GT mark,” Alshaali further emphasised the craftsmanship and innovative design that define the vessel: “With meticulous attention to detail, we've created a vessel that redefines the yachting experience, setting a new standard of elegance. The Majesty 160 is not just a superyacht; it's a testament to our commitment to innovation and our dedication to exceeding the expectations of our clients in every aspect of luxury cruising”.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/301373/image/large-be8ae4e432aff6d0b1bf9b0bc86dd052.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/301373">Performance-wise, she is set to be powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">CAT</a> engines, and will be capable of achieving a top speed of 19.5 knots, whilst at a cruising speed of 17 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/301372/image/large-f327b4ad556cad32ba01ccba3a228647.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/301372">

Inside Majesty Yachts' New Majesty 160

Last week, Gulf Craft & Majesty Yachts announced the sale of the first hull in the 50-metre Majesty 160 series.

The ninth hull of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix yacht series was turned last week at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> hull construction facility in Enkhuizen, the Netherlands. The motor yacht then moved onto the next stage of her construction where her superstructure was then placed on top.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300642/image/large-869d895618152fb008e33ace4e0bd951.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300642">The 36-metre yacht will undergo further construction before being transported to the shipyard in Zoeterwoude for the next phase of her building process. The yacht currently has an expected delivery date of spring 2025.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300647/image/large-6ac46bbb251e43c7e794d7f819ecc488.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300647"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300646/image/large-1aaf0c45669aa7aaa332660cef05cb9d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300646"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300641/image/large-4bf4a5d1a770099693d80684308421ac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300641"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300645/image/large-704251337e0b36997b2d5b84de99e3e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300645"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300648/image/large-992684f75a9426f7a2e879e8aa3880f9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300648">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix features exterior design crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claydon Reeves (Company)">Claydon Reeves</a>, while her naval architecture derived from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a>. Up to 10 guests can be accommodated across the yacht’s five staterooms, with space for a crew of up to six.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300644/image/large-09f2b55e2bdfdff2ad07b5f2f6e160f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300644"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300649/image/large-e0e39e254bb1636e4810b28587ced70a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300649">Showcasing both an aluminium hull and superstructure, the 296 GT model features twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, providing her with a top speed of 16.8 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/5586/image/large-63ba291245271f0737ce17d1bde8285d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/5586">

Ninth Mulder ThirtySix yacht hull turned

Mulder has announced the hull turning of the ninth Mulder ThirtySix yacht.

Construction update: Ninth Mulder ThirtySix motor yacht hull turned

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a> has announced the sale of the first hull in the 50-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Majesty 160/0150.0m (164'1&quot;)Gulf Craft 2026">Majesty 160</a> series, following the success of the Majesty 175. She will feature design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Cristian Gatto</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300650/image/large-f550c686235b66e4886120199bd90502.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300650">Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56043" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft unveils new Majesty 160 superyacht (2022-09-29 12:00:00 +0200)">Gulf Craft unveils new Majesty 160 superyacht</a> The Majesty 160 yacht will be equipped with premium amenities and seven spacious staterooms, efficiently utilising its onboard space, illustrating the shipyard's ability to merge luxury with functional design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300653/image/large-eec6bad9d4f4e1f37f63bdbfdf42d9f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300653"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300661/image/large-2242a2578040b1e3dbae8c63f54465a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300661"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300662/image/large-2c1a1c1a1533a0f7fdde20a0e06df22d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300662">Standout features will include an expansive sun deck equipped with modular and movable furniture, designed to accommodate various social gatherings, alongside an infinity pool positioned for panoramic and elevated views.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300654/image/large-d88451c70ea51466c56dd6f285614516.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300654">Additional notable amenities include a beach club, a versatile space that can be adapted for use as a lounge, bar area, gym, or health club, offering a conducive environment for relaxation following water activities. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300652/image/large-2f8ac5a067eca139bb0b4a65f96851d6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300652">Commenting on the sale, Mohammed Alshaali, Chairman of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a> stated: “The Majesty 160 project embodies both <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a>'s and Majesty Yachts’ bold vision to fill a distinct gap in the market. This extraordinary superyacht offers unparalleled space and amenities, delivering luxury living on the water just under the 500 GT mark”.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300659/image/large-6d6746e5fa9d9aee3f9e63dc31fda76c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300659"> Performance-wise, she is set to be powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, and will be capable of achieving a top speed of 19.5 knots, whilst at a cruising speed of 12 knots.

First hull of the 50m Gulf Craft Majesty 160 superyacht sold

Gulf Craft has announced the sale of the first hull in the 48.7-metre Gulf Craft Majesty 160 series.