The curve of a desk, the angle of a
window – Studio FA Porsche imbued
automotive styling into every aspect
of the yacht’s interior
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designersbriefed for a blend of high speed and long range performance. She has a top speed of
21 knots but also cruises comfortably on hybrid power at slower speeds. Vripack
achieved this by using its proprietary fast displacement hull. “We cheat nature in having
a displacement hull that goes faster than it should by theoretical assumptions,” says
Hoekstra. But, he says, the main brief was for comfort. Instead of a hard chine, Vripack
went for a round bilge, which provides a softer ride. And instead of a hard, flat bow,
there is flare to ease the vertical motion.
“We wanted to make sure that the hull design, the chassis of this boat, if you will, was
worthy of carrying this Porsche design on top,” adds Hoekstra. “We wanted her to be
like a Porsche when she handles curves. There was a strong request to have as low and
dynamic a trim as possible. The aft has a very specific shape, completely CFD analysed,
with rudder placement outside of the wakefield, so there are all these little ingredients
that make it very unique.”
It was a race to complete the first GTT 115, around a year from the time Dynamiq signed the project with
Studio FA Porsche to it appearing at the 2017 Monaco Yacht Show – where I get on board for the first time.
Moored in front of the Yacht Club de Monaco, the GTT 115 stops traffic with her unusual proportions, silvery
paint scheme and automotive angles. One standout is the sundeck, which is larger than most in its class,
stretching more than half the length of the main deck. This provides space for a spa pool and lounge area
forward, bisected by a bar area with an ice maker, barbecue and wine cooler.
“What we loved about this project to start with is that it was not a conventional looking yacht,” says Heiler.
“And Dynamiq didn’t expect us to do something that has been done over and over again.”
Dynamiq is a builder that seems intent on pushing boundaries and challenging the norm, first and
foremost with its online Configurator that lets clients order a yacht much the way they would a luxury car.
Every feature of the GTT 115 can be seen and specified via this online tool, and the price is shown immediately.
“Dynamiq is the only company in the industry that offers a completely transparent pricing and delivery
schedule via our online Configurator,” says Dobroserdov. The GTT
115 starts at €12.5 million, and the first hull seen in Monaco has
additional optional features that bring the price up to €13.95 million.
Dynamiq can build two per year and each has a total build time of
15 months. As for hull Nos 1 and 2? “We’ve had several serious
discussions during and after the Monaco Yacht Show, and we expect
new contracts to be signed by the end of the year,” says Dobroserdov.
The builder and design studio hope to appeal to the Porsche
aficionado, and they are putting this notion to the test as they partner
with Porsche dealers on roadshows across the US, Asia and Europe- the first was held in November 2017 with Porsche Moscow.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if a lot of people who are interested in yachts
also have a Porsche,” Heiler says. After all, a runabout to match your car
is so last season. You might as well go for the whole superyacht.B