LEFT, DECK FURNITURE IS
PARED BACK, WITH MULTIPLE
SPACES TO LOUNGE
BELOW, TURKISH DESIGNER
CAN YALMAN HAS USED
A SUBDUED COLOUR PALETTE
AND CONCEALED LIGHTINGand craft, masterfully compact while retaining the
airy, spacious feel of yachts many times its size.
The exterior and interior were shaped by Turkish
designer Can Yalman, who made the most of the 26XP’s
6.6m beam. A bright and airy saloon occupies the main
deck, with a full-width master suite below, along with
two VIP cabins and a bunk room. There’s space for
a small study, and a separate saloon in the bow, while
a crew of three are housed towards the aft. Yalman’s
neutral brown and grey palette, concealed lighting
and inlaid timber give the feel of a floating boutique
hotel. Excursions are handled by a small tender
mounted on the sundeck and deployed by a crane.
The naval architecture was handled by Italian
designer Umberto Tagliavini, who created the basic
forms of the XP family. Working with Tagliavini,
Yalman has brought a modern visual language to yacht
design, exemplified by the vertical bow and the angular,
asymmetric forms of the saloon and cabin windows.
The proportions amplify the boat’s compact scale and
utilitarian nature, making it a sort of SUV for the seas.
Self-sufficiency is key for expedition and explorer
yachts. Malaz says that the 26XP is equipped with a
bank of lithium-ion batteries to avoid the need to have
generators running at all times. ‘Our “silent package”
allows on-board systems, including air-conditioning, to
run for around 12 hours, perfect for enjoying island bays
or to sleep peacefully.’ Soundproofing was paramount
in the master cabin, which is next to the engine room.
Working with industry expert Silent Line, Numarine
reduced engine noise to negligible levels. A guest’s life
on board a superyacht is hardly taxing, but the 26XP
does its best to soothe away the sea miles. ∂
canyalman.com; numarine.comThe proportions amplify the boat’s
compact scale and utilitarian nature
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