Yacht Investor – 19 June 2018

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This futuristic looking superyacht is a 65m full

aluminium is coming from the drawing board

of designer George Lucian.

The concept has full electric running

capabilities, supported by two diesel electric

engines and large electric panels that cover

the numerous horizontal surfaces of the

superstructure of the vessel.

Its shape borrows elements from the military

stealth vessels, aircrafts and spacecrafts, and,

together with the full electric capabilities,

reflective hull surface, patterns, and sharp

angles, make the yacht have a very discrete

radar footprint.

Unlike its radar footprint, its presence in

any harbour will for sure be anything else

but discrete.

On the bow side of the main deck is the

main living area with a large outdoor covered

living area, including a beam length swimming

pool, a lounge and a dining area. This area is

connected to the main salon and the stern

deck with large glass doors and walls, giving

the sensation of a huge open loft like space.

The bridge deck is located on the upper

deck, together with a helicopter platform, and

a sky lounge.

The yacht can welcome onboard 12 guests

together with 12 crew members.

This dark and mysterious rendering is that

of Project Phi, a radical fast displacement

motor yacht of over 55m. The project is

a result of many hours of conversation

between the Dutch design firm Cor D.

Rover for her exterior, London-based

interior designers Lawson Robb, and the

experts at Van Oossanen Naval Architects.

The owner’s current captain, Yacht Consult

and Arcon Yachts were also instrumental

in the development of Project Phi.

Project Phi he will accommodate

12 guests and a crew of 11. The Fast

Displacement XL hull by Van Oossanen

has been optimised for a maximum

speed of approximately 22 knots, is gyro-

stabilised. Project Phi will remain under the

500 GT mark. Relating to ”Sectio divina” or

the Golden Ratio, Phi is the formula that

governs continuation of dimensions and

shapes in natural proportions throughout

the design. A matter of utmost importance

to the Owner was for the interior design

to seamlessly embrace and continue the

principles of the progressive design of Phi.

Project Phi is scheduled for delivery

in 2021.

SHERPA XL is a 23.8m yacht by Arcadia Yachts. Its engineering is now almost

complete and the on spec construction of the first unit has already begun - ready for

its international debut at the 2019 Cannes Yachting Festival. With a beam wider than

6.9m, this yacht offers an incredible 220 square metres of interior and exterior living space - 25% more than other yachts

in the same class. Designed by Hot Lab design studio, with the aim of preserving the characteristic Aracdia DNA.

The narrow bulwarks surrounding the entire cockpit have openings that allow guests to enjoy the view and the

closeness of the sea. The entire area is made even more comfortable by the lack of any visible handling equipment for

launching the tender, which is stored just forward of the engine room and is launched through a side hatch, without

bothering guests.

Powered by twin Volvo Penta IPS 1050

main engines, the yacht can reach a top speed

of approximately 22 knots. Preliminary studies

also estimate that at a long range speed of 10-

12 knots, the semi-displacement hull will be

more than 30-35% more efficient than other

yachts in its class. It has great autonomy - at

12 knots, SHERPA XL can sail for over 1,000

miles, which rise to over 1,500 if the speed is

kept at 10 knots.

M/Y Roswell

Project Phi

Sherpa XL

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