The owners of Explorer yachts emphasise the importance of world travel in their life.
80-METRE ULTIMATE EXPLORER CONCEPT UNVEILED BY VITRUVIUS YACHTS
The London-based design studio Vitruvius Yachts has revealed the first details of its latest superyacht concept: an 80-metre go-anywhere explorer yacht.
With the design following closely in the footsteps of Vitruvius’ 54.9-metre Shinkai – built by Feadship in the Netherlands and delivered in 2021 – this new explorer is notable for its long aft deck which is ideal for storing a toy collections or even a helipad. The design of an Explorer starts with its naval architecture and the organisation of the hidden storage of the big equipment, such as bigger tenders.
Designed to satisfy the most active and adventurous of owners, the explorer boasts a vast beach club and health centre below deck, enabling direct and convenient access to the sea for water sports.
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Renowned designer and naval architect, Philippe Briand comments: “This new vessel represents Vitruvius’ take on the ideal explorer superyacht. She maintains her superyacht DNA through the innovative design of her exterior, as well as through the exceptional space and comfort which are offered by her interior. She is also a true explorer through and through, and will have an exceptional autonomous range of 6500 nautical miles to take her owners anywhere in the world.”
The comfort, space and luxury of a Lifestyle yacht can be combined with the long-range efficiency and rugged capabilities of an explorer. Briand understands that today’s owners want to use their yachts to entertain as well as to venture to remote Pacific islands or even the polar regions.
Housing 12 guests across a total of 6 carefully-designed staterooms, the naval architecture of the vessel is informed by the success of Vitruvius’ previous explorer vessel, Shinkai, with her steel hull created for optimal efficiency and adhering to the latest industry criteria for sustainability.
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With performance and onboard comfort key to the new explorer vessel – she is expected to reach a top speed of 19 knots and cruise with ease at 14 knots – special care has also been given to controlling any rolling motions on board – a trait which is also key for ease of launching her onboard toys such as submarines. Furthermore, the addition of gyro/fin stabilisers is also in consideration for the vessel.
Finally, owners can also decide to choose an observatory option for the expedition superyacht, which would provide a 22-square metre space to bring those on board even closer to the beauties of the night sky, wherever they might find themselves in the world.
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