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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of New Zealand entrepreneur and yachtsman Sir Michael Hill, who died aged 86. Renowned for founding the international jewellery chain Michael Hill Jeweller, Sir Michael was also the owner of the 39.2-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Beast 39.2m (128'7&quot;)Profab Central Engineering Ltd2019">The Beast</a>, built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1781" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Profab Central Engineering Ltd (Company)">Profab Central Engineering</a> in 2019.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/46439/image/large-5dfe0fb094ea7fc4271439eb8f3bf89f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46439">Sir Michael was a well-known figure in both business and yachting circles. Beyond his retail empire, he was deeply involved in promoting the arts and sport in New Zealand and was knighted in 2011 for his services to business and the arts.His commitment to excellence and innovation extended to his involvement in the design and operation of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Beast 39.2m (128'7&quot;)Profab Central Engineering Ltd2019">The Beast</a>, a rugged, military-style motor yacht built for long-range expeditions across the South Pacific and beyond.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217318/image/large-8e840859d03a776f3569dc0d24093f06.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217318">Launched in Whanganui, New Zealand, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Beast 39.2m (128'7&quot;)Profab Central Engineering Ltd2019">The Beast</a> is a distinctive steel-hulled yacht featuring an extensive toy and tender garage, a 13-metre custom-built aluminium chase boat and a commercial-grade galley, all tailored to support the Hill family’s love of adventure, fishing and exploration.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Beast 39.2m (128'7&quot;)Profab Central Engineering Ltd2019">The Beast</a> features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LOMOcean Design Ltd (Company)">LOMOcean Design</a> and can sleep up to 12 guests across a five stateroom configuration. She 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, which provide her with a top speed of 13 knots and a cruising speed of 11 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/366882/image/large-f2d44e3b5fcb2a10772a451b32b0399a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/366882">Sir Michael is survived by his wife, Lady Christine Hill and their family. SuperYacht Times extends its deepest condolences to Sir Micheal Hill’s family, friends and colleagues during this time of loss.

Sir Micheal Hill: New Zealand jeweller and yachtsman dies

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of New Zealand entrepreneur and yachtsman Sir Michael Hill, who died aged 86.

In Memoriam: New Zealand jeweller and yachtsman Sir Michael Hill passes away

The 25.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa</a> explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante25.9m (84'12&quot;)Circa Marine2022">Deo Juvante</a> is for sale with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante Yachts (Company)">Deo Juvante Yachts</a>. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> was delivered in 2022. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363043/image/large-347d00b431cf11d7e3040cc6381a61ee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363043"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante25.9m (84'12&quot;)Circa Marine2022">Deo Juvante</a> features both exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LOMOcean Design Ltd (Company)">LOMOcean Design</a>, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kurt Wallaeys (Company)">Kurt Wallaeys</a>. She can accommodate six guests across four staterooms, as well as two crew members, including the captain. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363054/image/large-ee58ab91493a3bca69942bd4086ca0a9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363054"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363055/image/large-f870aae73dcd7fbc557799ac706bf725.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363055"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363057/image/large-980bd62b693f56a3f3b7ff88b6222e9e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363057">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> features a contemporary main saloon with ample seating for guests. Adjacent to the seating area is a generously sized dining table that can accommodate six. Large windows allow natural light to fill the space, enhancing the room's warm and welcoming atmosphere.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363063/image/large-841b59d4d4591624d28537273bfbcf8c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363063">Regarding accommodation, the ensuite master stateroom is located forward at the bow. Black-toned furnishings enhance the room’s sophisticated ambiance, while a well-placed sofa offers a comfortable space for the owner to relax in privacy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363088/image/large-4055ee864596f46382ba2d08948a6e46.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363088"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363091/image/large-fff9921ff03ea4617f5bd6b0863e867e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363091">Exterior features onboard the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/deo-juvante/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Deo Juvante for sale</a> include a spacious main aft deck with a generously sized dining table, ideal for alfresco dining. A large outdoor bar further enhances the space, making it well-suited for outdoor social gatherings. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante25.9m (84'12&quot;)Circa Marine2022">Deo Juvante</a> is also equipped with a kite sail designed to improve performance and enhance fuel efficiency. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363085/image/large-ce3a8bc8be0062b8bb83479de0005687.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363085">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/circa/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Circa yacht for sale</a> has an aluminium hull and superstructure. Performance-wise, she is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, which gives her a cruising speed of 11 knots and a top speed of 16 knots.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363042/image/large-1e267031dda7f366c47e4de5793706c6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363042">

26m Circa yacht Deo Juvante for sale

The 25.9-metre Circa motor yacht Deo Juvante is for sale with Deo Juvante Yachts.

26m Circa motor yacht Deo Juvante for sale

Belgian entrepreneur and sailor Thierry Verstraete has unveiled <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante Yachts (Company)">Deo Juvante</a>, a new yacht brand designed for world explorers. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante Yachts (Company)">Deo Juvante</a> has been launched with two yacht concepts in its portfolio, a 24-metre catamaran and a 24-metre monohull yacht, which will be unveiled soon. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335577/image/large-759281a6be48e2b4c87f82cd9acbaf9d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335577">Aimed at seasoned and adventurous owners, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante Yachts (Company)">Deo Juvante</a> range is based on the brand’s extensive experience of cruising the world. “Our yachts are both unique and reliable, providing the opportunity to confidently live life on the water,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante Yachts (Company)">Deo Juvante</a> founder Thierry Verstraete. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335581/image/large-16a0ab0aae5df4f32b2354fc1dd9db9b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335581">Thierry Verstraete is an experienced yachtsman, sailing everything from small boats to large vessels. His passion for the water, paired with his entrepreneurial spirit led to the creation of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante Yachts (Company)">Deo Juvante</a> range.&nbsp;“Our yachts are built for ocean crossings and extended stays at anchor, with everything you need for a comfortable life onboard without losing touch with the outside world,” added Verstraete. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335578/image/large-67ce135a46fcbd4475411b5ec24f3d4b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335578">24-metre catamaran concept<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante Yachts (Company)">Deo Juvante</a>’s 24-metre catamaran design offers more than 200 GT of internal volume, with her hull design ensuring high sea handling capabilities. In addition to this, the yacht can be equipped with kite propulsion, allowing her to harness the power of the wind, reduce RPMs and lower fuel consumption.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335583/image/large-8aeb6415bcf03d343d7a16aee4843f5b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335583"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335584/image/large-4150f56e9bd7dbeb67bd57c219d50df8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335584">“We have incorporated redundancy, advanced electrical systems and solar power, all shaped by our hands-on experience and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LOMOcean Design Ltd (Company)">LOMOcean</a>’s top-tier naval architecture,” explained Verstraete.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335585/image/large-35e109b990d0a3e0f73b9abd2489a575.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335585"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335587/image/large-4be9a46866c32e88dc8d9071cf5b5003.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335587">Key design features of the yacht, which is also known as the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante Yachts (Company)">Deo Juvante</a> C24.00 or <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante Yachts (Company)">Deo Juvante</a> 410 Cruiser include, a sky window and floor-to-ceiling windows, which illuminate her interior with plenty of natural light.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335588/image/large-53e54ce7755ea8b37ce187e893d42561.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335588"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335586/image/large-a2bdabe293b2b5e404176c508653ae5f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335586">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante Yachts (Company)">Deo Juvante</a> 24M catamaran features a spacious master stateroom, as well as an inviting VIP suite with private access. Guests are also given access to the swim platform from their staterooms, while a hidden A-frame system allows her tenders to be launched. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335580/image/large-0c9b16191cf92fc052cd7b95965a7cb6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335580">“The features of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante Yachts (Company)">Deo Juvante</a> ensure that each yacht is both unique and reliable, providing the opportunity to confidently live life on the water,” added Verstraete.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335592/image/large-9155c2306fe2c9a07d892f988e28db41.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335592">New models coming soonAs well as the 24-metre catamaran project, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante Yachts (Company)">Deo Juvante</a> will also be announcing a 24-metre monohull model in the near future. “Soon we will launch a 24-metre aluminum monohull. Once again it is going to be an innovative design with large volumes, lots of light and other quality features,” concluded Thierry Verstraete.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335595/image/large-08b5e5cc8f505fbc85008a2c78b64716.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335595">

Deo Juvante launches with a new 24m catamaran model for world explorers

Thierry Verstraete has unveiled Deo Juvante, a new yacht brand with two 24m yacht concepts in its portfolio. 

Introducing Deo Juvante: The new brand launching a 24m catamaran model

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/304452/image/large-04e4af01fc856b7567f483631050b6a7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/304452">Recently seen docked here at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2016" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Republic of Singapore Yacht Club (Company)">Republic of Singapore Yacht Club</a> marina, located in one of the wealthiest nations in the world, are the two trimaran yachts, the 84.04-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5636" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Rabbit84.04m (275'9&quot;)Echo Yachts2018">White Rabbit</a> and 61.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Rabbit61.4m (201'5&quot;)North West Bay Yachts Pty Ltd2005">White Rabbit</a>. Seen alongside the trimarans are the 56-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Charley 256.0m (183'9&quot;)Echo Yachts2023">Charley 2</a> and the 46-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5637" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Charley46.0m (150'11&quot;)Echo Yachts2017">Charley</a> multihull support yachts, as well as the 51.82-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3842" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seashaw51.82m (170'0&quot;)Cheoy Lee2004">Seashaw</a>. Positioned on the right side, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5636" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Rabbit84.04m (275'9&quot;)Echo Yachts2018">White Rabbit</a>, launched in 2018 is the largest project by length of the Australian shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4342" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Echo Yachts (Company)">Echo Yachts</a>, docked next to her smaller sistership with the same name, built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2157" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North West Bay Yachts Pty Ltd (Company)">North West Bay</a> in 2005.&nbsp;The experienced yacht owner who purchased <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5637" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Charley46.0m (150'11&quot;)Echo Yachts2017">Charley</a> in 2017 from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4342" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Echo Yachts (Company)">Echo Yachts</a> designed her to be a support yacht for the custom trimaran <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5636" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Rabbit84.04m (275'9&quot;)Echo Yachts2018">White Rabbit</a>. Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LOMOcean Design Ltd (Company)">LOMOcean</a>, the catamaran <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5637" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Charley46.0m (150'11&quot;)Echo Yachts2017">Charley</a> features a unique array of amenities including a custom 12-metre catamaran named Biit for diving, snorkelling, and fishing, a helipad, fully equipped dive chamber, Jet Skis and various water toys, making her a hub of maritime activities. Adjacent is her larger sistership, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Charley 256.0m (183'9&quot;)Echo Yachts2023">Charley 2</a>, launched last year, who is also intended to support <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5636" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Rabbit84.04m (275'9&quot;)Echo Yachts2018">White Rabbit</a>, further enhancing the owner's extensive maritime capabilities.

Superyacht lineup in Singapore

Superyachts Seashaw, Charley, Charley 2, White Rabbit, among others, are seen here docked in Republic of Singapore Yacht Club Marina.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LOMOcean Design Ltd (Company)">LOMOcean Design</a> has recently unveiled the renderings of their groundbreaking superyacht concept, the Circa 40m Explorer. This visionary vessel offers an array of unparalleled possibilities.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273951/image/large-524936f13bf39c49f60edd80cd6fa874.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273951">Indulge in the thrill of deep-sea fishing excursions, where the expansive decks of the Circa 40m Explorer provide the ideal vantage point to reel in prized catches. Embark on an enchanting journey of underwater discovery, exploring the mysteries of the ocean's depths with the aid of state-of-the-art mini submarines. Catering to those seeking ultimate convenience, this exceptional superyacht offers the exclusive privilege of owning a personal helicopter, poised to transport you effortlessly to breathtaking destinations at a moment's notice.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273952/image/large-8c0b4c337a81b4ec3c651d61c3d141ba.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273952"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273950/image/large-898f5ba5f397eb31b5a8759209aca1c5.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273950">With this exceptional superyacht, experience the freedom to anchor in picturesque havens and embark on unforgettable expeditions that were once mere dreams. Whether you crave the thrill of exploring remote and secluded corners of the globe or seek solace in the serene beauty of a tranquil bay, this superyacht promises an unrivalled and unforgettable journey.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273948/image/large-0175410be8f8023ccdc9be47afbab0d5.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273948"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273947/image/large-055c8c37f914f4adf2dcf6efdf4c80bc.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273947"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273946/image/large-bb4d0a29fef2910f8334ae0b1df32b46.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273946">

Introducing Circa 40m explorer: A visionary superyacht redefining oceanic Exploration

LOMOcean Design has recently unveiled the renderings of their groundbreaking superyacht concept.

Introducing Circa 40m explorer: A visionary superyacht redefining oceanic exploration

New-Zealand based yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa Marine</a> has unveiled the renderings for a new 40-metre Explorer yacht concept. The innovative motor yacht has been designed for adventurers and focuses on comfort, elegance and safety.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273952/image/large-8c0b4c337a81b4ec3c651d61c3d141ba.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273952">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa</a> 40m Explorer yacht has been developed by the renowned team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa Marine</a> alongside <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LOMOcean Design Ltd (Company)">LOMOcean Marine</a> of New Zealand. She offers a multitude of ocean exploration possibilities with space for mini submarines or a helipad onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273946/image/large-bb4d0a29fef2910f8334ae0b1df32b46.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273946">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa</a> 40m Explorer superyacht features a draft of 2.7-metres, allowing her to anchor in idyllic havens and explore even the most remote locations. She has been designed with relaxation in mind and provides guests with plenty of exterior deck space.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273948/image/large-0175410be8f8023ccdc9be47afbab0d5.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273948">Guests are able to top up their tans on her sundeck, surrounded by panoramic views, sunbeds and a large Jacuzzi. Her spacious main deck allows for a versatile choice of storage options, while her sweeping port and starboard staircases lead to her swim platform, with direct access to the ocean.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273950/image/large-898f5ba5f397eb31b5a8759209aca1c5.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273950">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa</a> 40m Explorer yacht can comfortably sleep up to 10 guests across a five stateroom layout consisting of a full-beam master suite and four additional guest staterooms. She can also carry a crew of eight to ensure all the needs of guests are met.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273949/image/large-2e2d8f3271e89c51724c4e9c52b0f9f3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273949">“The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa</a> 40m Explorer is the perfect vessel for those who dare to dream beyond the shores,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa Marine</a>. “Whether you are a seasoned explorer seeking new horizons, or an adventurer at heart, the Circa 40m Explorer is your gateway to unparalleled oceanic escapades.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273945/image/large-1f4a22c3ba4cacc2e33887d1e4433065.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273945">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa</a> 40m Explorer yacht will be equipped with state-of-the-art navigation systems and advanced communication technology to allow guests to relax in the comfort that they are receiving the highest quality of service. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273947/image/large-055c8c37f914f4adf2dcf6efdf4c80bc.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273947">In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa</a> 40m Explorer yacht will be 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> C32 Acert engines, providing her with an approximate top speed of 15 knots. She will also be able to reach a 4,000 nautical mile range at 12 knots and over 7,000 nautical miles at eight knots.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273951/image/large-524936f13bf39c49f60edd80cd6fa874.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273951">

New 40m Explorer yacht concept from Circa Marine

Circa Marine has unveiled the renderings for a new 40-metre Explorer yacht concept.

Circa Marine unveils new 40m Explorer yacht concept

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa Marine</a> has unveiled the renderings for a new 40-metre multi-purpose superyacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa</a> SXV 40. The yacht can be configured as a luxury superyacht, shadow boat, commercial or research vessel and includes multiple interior layout options.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254216/image/large-86e29a3f9225080e817987967cd31c60.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254216">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa</a> SXV 40 comes after the successful delivery of the first 25-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa</a> 24 yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9054" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mollymawk25.0m (82'0&quot;)Circa Marine2021">Mollymawk</a> in May 2021. “After discussions with several parties, we decided a larger 40-metre platform offers a great deal of versatility and capability,” added <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa Marine</a>.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52951" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="24m Circa Marine Mollymawk out on sea trials (2021-05-17 10:00:00 +0200)">24m Circa Marine Mollymawk out on sea trials</a>The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa</a> SXV 40 can be configured to offer her owner multiple different interior layouts and finishes. One of her interior layouts allows for four staterooms consisting of an owner’s/VIP suite with three doubles, as well as four crew cabins.The 40-metre aluminium motor yacht features naval architecture from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LOMOcean Design Ltd (Company)">LOMOcean Design Ltd</a>, and is expected to navigate the oceans in comfort and safety. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa</a> SXV 40 also has the ability to carry various crafts including submarines, tenders, Jet Skis and helicopters on her spacious 126 square-metre aft deck.The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa</a> SXV offers the option to use a hybrid fuel system, but her standard configuration includes twin 1,200 horsepower engines, providing her with a top speed of 18 knots.

Introducing the 40m Circa SXV superyacht from Circa Marine

Circa Marine unveils rendering for a new 40m multi-purpose superyacht, Circa SXV 40. The yacht can be configured to suit the needs of her owner.

Circa Marine unveils new 40m Circa SXV 40 superyacht

After almost two years of construction, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa Marine</a>’s 24-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante25.0m (82'0&quot;)Circa Marine2022">Deo Juvante</a> yacht has taken to the water for the first time. The official sea trials will begin soon, but she will first go under dockside commissioning and testing before she is pushed further.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221832/image/large-99bf11d5c2bae6a2e560bb9e60ef4e79.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221832"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa Marine</a> is expecting some exciting performance figures thanks to her twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, providing 500 horsepower each. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante25.0m (82'0&quot;)Circa Marine2022">Deo Juvante</a> will also be fitted with a kite sail for added performance and fuel saving ability.This is the first time <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa Marine</a> have fitted a kite sail to one of their builds making <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante25.0m (82'0&quot;)Circa Marine2022">Deo Juvante</a> a unique vessel. The team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa Marine</a> are looking forward to seeing how this addition to the vessel performs once installed.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221831/image/large-25206f6082582d30c9828f6965fd13a0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221831"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221833/image/large-ac2b8bc7e3ece54149d58880ae2aeebc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221833">The 80GT motor yacht was designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LOMOcean Design Ltd (Company)">LOMOcean Design Ltd&nbsp;</a>and features four guest staterooms with the ensuite master stateroom being located forward at the bow. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LOMOcean Design Ltd (Company)">LOMOcean</a> worked closely with the client to create the full walk around flybridge and Portuguese bridge that is functional and created the look the client envisioned. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221834/image/large-0471f02a460bacb261bbce36266fe31f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221834"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221835/image/large-3a24d1e3ba215d9e11a830f84346bc6f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221835">The bare finish of aluminium is raw yet sleek, and all part of the original design brief. The patterned aluminium finish on the exterior means that the owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante25.0m (82'0&quot;)Circa Marine2022">Deo Juvante</a> will not have to worry about paint care. The first hull in the series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9054" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mollymawk25.0m (82'0&quot;)Circa Marine2021">Mollymawk</a> was launched in 2021 and features a distinctive grey and black hull. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deo Juvante25.0m (82'0&quot;)Circa Marine2022">Deo Juvante</a> commands a more contemporary approach with exotic woods and designer furniture under the direction of the Belgium owner’s interior designer.

Circa Marine yacht Deo Juvante launched

After almost two years of construction, Circa Marine’s 24-metre Deo Juvante yacht has taken to the water for the first time.

Circa Marine’s 24-metre Deo Juvante yacht hits the water

The hull of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa Marine</a> 24-metre Deo Juvante yacht has left the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa Marine</a> workshop in preparation for her launch at Port Whangarei Marine Centre, New Zealand. Once she arrives she’ll go through various stages of testing and commissioning on the hardstand for several weeks, before undergoing a series of sea trials and final commissioning. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220871/image/large-6e250cc0d66c324172e8893e1d1037a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220871">The 80 GT motor yacht was designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LOMOcean Design Ltd (Company)">LOMOcean Design Ltd</a> and features four guest staterooms with the ensuite master stateroom being located forward at the bow. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LOMOcean Design Ltd (Company)">LOMOcean</a> worked closely with the client to create the full walk around flybridge and Portuguese bridge that is functional and created the look the client envisioned. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220872/image/large-c968124c071d2e93dab8fd54688fbfc6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220872">Deo Juvante's large flybridge provides the primary helm with room for guests to enjoy the uninhibited views in comfort. The aluminium canopy also provides a spacious outdoor upper deck, great for casual breakfasts in the sun or evening wine.The bare finish of aluminium is raw yet sleek, and all part of the original design brief. The patterned aluminium finish on the exterior means that the owner of Deo Juvante will not have to worry about paint care. The first hull in the series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9054" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mollymawk25.0m (82'0&quot;)Circa Marine2021">Mollymawk</a> was launched in 2021 and features a distinctive grey and black hull. Deo Juvante commands a more contemporary approach with exotic woods and designer furniture under the direction of the Belgium owner’s interior designer.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220870/image/large-f7b281a85cfeb72026009ba178ecf3e7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220870">Deo Juvante features a 5.9-metre beam as well as a draft of 1.7-metre. The second hull in the series will also have larger <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines than <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9054" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mollymawk25.0m (82'0&quot;)Circa Marine2021">Mollymawk</a> to meet CE compliance, and the predictions show that she will have a top speed of 17 knots.

Circa Deo Juvante yacht hull transported

The hull of the Circa Marine 24m Deo Juvante has left the Circa Marine workshop in preparation for her launch.

Hull of 24m Circa Deo Juvante yacht transported to launching facility

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217319/image/large-389761c0d05f0528314f5aab63e4b23a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217319">Spotted last weekend cruising close to the town of Nelson in the north of New Zealand is the 39.2-metre multihull explorer superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Beast 39.2m (128'7&quot;)Profab Central Engineering Ltd2019">The Beast</a>. Delivered in 2019 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1781" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Profab Central Engineering Ltd (Company)">Profab Central Engineering</a>, she features naval architecture and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LOMOcean Design Ltd (Company)">LOMOcean Design</a> while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2396" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="37 South Yachts (Company)">37 South Yacht</a> Charter helped develop the vessel specifically for the charter market in the South Pacific. With a volume of 459 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Beast 39.2m (128'7&quot;)Profab Central Engineering Ltd2019">The Beast</a> is fully equipped to host 12 guests in five generous staterooms with accommodation for the nine crew members provided on the lower deck. On her aft deck, she carries a custom 13-metre sport fisherman, a nine-metre amphibious tender and a wide array of watersports toys.

Multihull explorer superyacht The Beast in New Zealand

The 39m explorer superyacht The Beast is seen here cruising in Nelson, New Zealand.

The 24-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa Marine</a> expedition motor yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9054" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mollymawk25.0m (82'0&quot;)Circa Marine2021">Mollymawk</a>, has finished her second week of dockside commissioning and sea trials. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa Marine</a> plans to continue further tests over the coming weeks but announced that, “The preliminary data collected is looking very exciting, and the fuel burn numbers are really encouraging.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194284/image/large-73710854e8d050637db955b73e39610b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194284">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa</a> 24-metre series of vessels are customisable with multiple cabin configurations, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa Marine</a> are well underway on the construction of their second 24-metre hull, Deo Juvante, at their New Zealand based shipyard. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9054" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mollymawk25.0m (82'0&quot;)Circa Marine2021">Mollymawk</a>, with a volume of 80 GT, features naval and exterior architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LOMOcean Design Ltd (Company)">LOMOcean Design</a>, whilst her interior is penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa marine</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194286/image/large-cefe24923066d56515185279968309c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194286">From a technical perspective, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9054" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mollymawk25.0m (82'0&quot;)Circa Marine2021">Mollymawk</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1470" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scania (Company)">Scania</a> DI09070M 250hp diesel engines, reaching top speeds of 13 knots and a cruising speed of 11 knots with a 5000 nautical mile range. As a designated explorer yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9054" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mollymawk25.0m (82'0&quot;)Circa Marine2021">Mollymawk</a> is constructed with a capacity to hold 13,600 litres of fuel and 7000 litres of fresh water for those long expedition journeys.&nbsp;

Circa Marine Mollymawk out on sea trials

The 24-metre explorer motor yacht Mollymawk has completed her second week of commissioning and sea trials.

24m Circa Marine Mollymawk out on sea trials

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa Marine</a> have launched one of their 24-metre explorer motor yachts <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9054" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mollymawk25.0m (82'0&quot;)Circa Marine2021">Mollymawk</a>, with a second 24-metre hull still in construction at their New Zealand based shipyard. Built in 2021, the 80 GT explorer features naval and exterior architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LOMOcean Design Ltd (Company)">LOMOcean Design</a>, whilst her interior was designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa Marine</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194283/image/large-c50b62d7e185c4f29c7adeff4e0879ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194283">Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1470" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scania (Company)">Scania</a> DI09070M 250hp diesel engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9054" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mollymawk25.0m (82'0&quot;)Circa Marine2021">Mollymawk</a> can reach top speeds of 13 knots, with a cruising speed of 11 knots and 5000 nautical mile range. With a 13,600 litre fuel capacity and 7000 litre water capacity, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9054" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mollymawk25.0m (82'0&quot;)Circa Marine2021">Mollymawk</a> is the ideal explorer yacht to take you to far-reaching destinations. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194287/image/large-4cb3e2e7c46defc13c70e8b5f891e3d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194287"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194284/image/large-73710854e8d050637db955b73e39610b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194284">The Circa 24-metre series of vessels are customisable with multiple cabin configurations and styling options. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Circa Marine (Company)">Circa Marine</a> are currently still constructing their second 24-metre hull, Deo Juvante, due to be launched later this year. A 20-metre and 30-metre option of vessel are also being considered.

Circa launch 24m motor yacht Mollymawk

New Zealand based Circa Marine have launched the new 24m expedition motor yacht Mollymawk

Circa Marine launch new 24m expedition motor yacht Mollymawk

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183902/image/large-49873a1b72a6feb9f90c2a5075657a84.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183902">Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LOMOcean Design Ltd (Company)">LOMOcean</a> in New Zealand and built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4342" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Echo Yachts (Company)">Echo Yachts</a> in Australia, seen here in Singapore is the 46-metre multihull support yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5637" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Charley46.0m (150'11&quot;)Echo Yachts2017">Charley</a>. &nbsp;As support vessel to the 84-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5636" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Rabbit84.04m (275'9&quot;)Echo Yachts2018">White Rabbit</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5637" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Charley46.0m (150'11&quot;)Echo Yachts2017">Charley</a> is designed to carry a fleet of 11 watercraft including a custom 12-metre catamaran named Biit&nbsp;and&nbsp;features a large helicopter landing platform.

Support yacht Charley in Singapore

The 46-metre support yacht Charley, built by Echo Yachts in Australia, spotted in Singapore.

46m support yacht Charley in Singapore

Only a small fraction of the world’s superyacht owners opt for a multihull vessel, but even within that small fraction, there is a wide variety to choose from. Here, with the help of <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/market-intelligence" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht Times iQ</a>, we have narrowed down the multihull fleet to showcase 10 of the most unique designs.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5751" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galaxy of Happiness53.32m (174'11&quot;)Latitude Yachts2016">Galaxy of Happiness</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/75288/image/large-c5bcad35227fbb501386694cb386f64b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/75288">Built as one of two sister yachts (alongside <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5694" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galaxy53.32m (174'11&quot;)Latitude Yachts2016">Galaxy</a>) with a spaceship-like design, this 53.32-metre trimaran was constructed from a blend of fibreglass and carbon-fibre by the Latvian-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2282" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Latitude Yachts (Company)">Latitude Yachts</a> in 2016. Featuring exteriors designed by French studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2283" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Coste Design (Company)">Coste Design</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5751" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galaxy of Happiness53.32m (174'11&quot;)Latitude Yachts2016">Galaxy of Happiness</a> can sleep up to six guests hosted by a crew of six.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2714" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adastra42.5m (139'5&quot;)McConaghy Boats2012">Adastra</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/7508/image/large-708afc3838ab33552bf4b98bc7671804.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/7508">The 42.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2714" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adastra42.5m (139'5&quot;)McConaghy Boats2012">Adastra</a>, built by Australian shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/276" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="McConaghy Boats (Company)">McConaghy Boats</a> in 2012, is an all-GRP trimaran with naval architecture and exterior design from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shuttleworth Design (Company)">Shuttleworth Design</a>. This futuristic multihull can host up to nine guests taken care of by a crew of six, while cruising comfortably at a speed of 17 knots and can top out at a maximum speed of 22.5 knots.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1658" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pilar Rossi64.35m (211'1&quot;)Alucraft1989">Pilar Rossi</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/24390/image/large-bb0d5ce8580a3347254b342f5ffffcb6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/24390">A trimaran ketch built in 1989, 64.35-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1658" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pilar Rossi64.35m (211'1&quot;)Alucraft1989">Pilar Rossi</a> features exterior design and architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1018" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mauricio Piquet (Company)">Mauricio Piquet</a> in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/74" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ruggiero srl (Company)">Ruggiero Srl</a>. A vessel you wouldn't want to skip when discussing unique multihulls, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1658" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pilar Rossi64.35m (211'1&quot;)Alucraft1989">Pilar Rossi</a> started out as a 33.5-metre sailing yacht and was lengthened and rebuilt twice to be transformed into the trimaran vessel she is today. Previously known as Saruba, this modern sailing yacht sleeps up to 18 guests and a crew of seven.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Warsan55.15m (180'11&quot;)Wesmac2008">Warsan</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/38048/image/large-319e248e51b45081a06683315b512860.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/38048"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Warsan55.15m (180'11&quot;)Wesmac2008">Warsan</a> is a 55.15-metre catamaran built in 2008 by the UAE-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2314" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wesmac (Company)">Wesmac</a>, with in-house interiors and exteriors. The catamaran 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 Inc</a> engines that allow her to reach up to 13 knots. A 440 GT vessel, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Warsan55.15m (180'11&quot;)Wesmac2008">Warsan</a> can accommodate up to 22 guests taken care of by a crew of 14. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Cloud41.0m (134'6&quot;)Abeking &amp; Rasmussen2008"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Cloud41.0m (134'6&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2008">Silver Cloud</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/26828/image/large-506ff7896decf85733e7ae3ee0c9a0b6.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/26828"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Cloud41.0m (134'6&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2008">Silver Cloud</a>&nbsp;is a 41-metre catamaran built in 2008 by the German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> with in-house naval architecture and exterior design. Her interiors are designed by Florida based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Spectrum Interior Design (Company)">Spectrum Interior Design</a> in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/372" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kirschstein Designs Ltd (Company)">Kirschstein Design Ltd</a>, and she can sleep up to 10 guests taken care of by a crew of eight. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Cloud41.0m (134'6&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2008">Silver Cloud</a> finds herself at the tenth position among <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/50686" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The world’s largest catamaran yachts (2019-11-26 16:30:00 +0100)">the world’s largest catamarans</a> list published by SuperYacht Times in 2019.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5637" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Charley46.0m (150'11&quot;)Echo Yachts2017"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5637" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Charley46.0m (150'11&quot;)Echo Yachts2017">Charley</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/105711/image/large-fa3ebe4f1e678d51d1687983400998dc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/105711"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4342" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Echo Yachts (Company)">Echo Yachts</a>' 46-metre catamaran, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5637" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Charley46.0m (150'11&quot;)Echo Yachts2017">Charley</a>, is a 2017 build with naval architecture and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LOMOcean Design Ltd (Company)">LOMOcean Design Ltd</a>. Also featured in the list of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/50686" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The world’s largest catamaran yachts (2019-11-26 16:30:00 +0100)">the world’s largest catamarans</a>, athe third position, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5637" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Charley46.0m (150'11&quot;)Echo Yachts2017">Charley</a> features a floating heliport, extended provision capabilities and a range of customised tenders and landing craft. Accommodating up to 18 guests, she reaches a top speed of 16 knots.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Beast 39.2m (128'7&quot;)Profab Central Engineering Ltd2019">The Beast</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/99338/image/large-dda93afc40c2c7e4025029a5c9870ff8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/99338"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Beast 39.2m (128'7&quot;)Profab Central Engineering Ltd2019">The Beast</a>, a recent-build by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1781" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Profab Central Engineering Ltd (Company)">Profab Central Engineering</a>, was launched in New Zeland during March, 2019. This multihull explorer superyacht also features naval architecture and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LOMOcean Design Ltd (Company)">LOMOcean Design Ltd</a>. With a volume of 459 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Beast 39.2m (128'7&quot;)Profab Central Engineering Ltd2019">The Beast</a> is fully equipped to host 12 guests in five generous staterooms with accommodation for the nine crew members provided on the lower deck.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hemisphere44.2m (145'0&quot;)Pendennis Shipyard Ltd2011">Hemisphere</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/5897/image/large-52fb5ef93239f9984b82814766570f3f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/5897">The 44.2-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hemisphere44.2m (145'0&quot;)Pendennis Shipyard Ltd2011">Hemisphere</a> was built by British shipyard<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">&nbsp;Pendennis</a> in 2011. Featuring exterior design and naval architecture by the Paris-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/39" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Peteghem Lauriot Provost (VPLP) (Company)">Van Peteghem Lauriot Provost (VPLP)</a>, this catamaran is known for her week-long itinerary cruising the waters of French Polynesia. With a volume of 499 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hemisphere44.2m (145'0&quot;)Pendennis Shipyard Ltd2011">Hemisphere</a> can sleep up to 12 guests taken care of by a crew of eight.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5636" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Rabbit84.04m (275'9&quot;)Echo Yachts2018">White Rabbit</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/79591/image/large-7d5b4a8d148764c2589ac5eec140d1cf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/79591">Echo Yachts’ 84.04-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5636" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Rabbit84.04m (275'9&quot;)Echo Yachts2018">White Rabbit</a>, previously known as White Rabbit Golf, was launched in 2018. With a volume of just under 3,000 GT, the trimaran superyacht features naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="One2Three (Company)">One2Three</a> and both an exterior and interior design from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/98" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sam Sorgiovanni Designs P/L (Company)">Sam Sorgiovanni Designs P/L</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5636" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Rabbit84.04m (275'9&quot;)Echo Yachts2018">White Rabbit</a> can accommodate up to 28 guests hosted by a crew of 36. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/544" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moecca45.0m (147'8&quot;)Oceanfast1993">Moecca</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/43412/image/large-52258cb7c3b47174f03fae8ee07a2c00.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/43412">Finally, the 45-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/544" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moecca45.0m (147'8&quot;)Oceanfast1993">Moecca</a>, built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/215" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanfast (Company)">Oceanfast</a> in 1993 features naval architecture from the Australian studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phil Curran Design (Company)">Phil Curran Design</a>. Her exteriors and interiors are designed by the London based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell</a>. The 696 GT catamaran accommodates up to 10 guests in her five staterooms. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/544" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moecca45.0m (147'8&quot;)Oceanfast1993">Moecca</a>&nbsp;has earned herself a ranking of number four in the list of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/50686" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The world’s largest catamaran yachts (2019-11-26 16:30:00 +0100)">world's largest catamaran yachts.</a>

10 unique multihull yachts

These multihull yachts are some of the global fleet’s most remarkable feats of engineering. Take a look on SYT. 

10 most unique multihull superyachts

As most yachts cruise in sunny places, harnessing energy from the sun would seem to make perfect sense. The promise of a clean and renewable power source for silent and fume-free cruising is irresistible, so why don’t we see more solar-powered superyachts?&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/69671/image/large-012c5c392f263a180a4f3f3b63b1fd37.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/69671">Before 31-metre Tûranor PlanetSolar became the first solar-powered vessel to circumnavigate the globe in 2012, I asked her designers what relevance they thought the project had for the superyacht world.“To be honest, not much at the moment,” responded Craig Loomes of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LOMOcean Design Ltd (Company)">LOMOcean Design</a> in New Zealand. “But that’s a reflection of how power-hungry modern yachts are, rather than a comment on the technology itself, which is constantly improving. PlanetSolar was designed to demonstrate the potential of renewable energies and photovoltaics, so in that sense, it’s an ongoing experiment.”Today, e-mobility is a hot topic and the renewables field has developed dramatically. Solar power, in particular, has evolved from a niche market into the fastest growing source of new energy worldwide. Photovoltaic and battery technologies are more efficient and less expensive than ever before. The lithium-ion revolution has largely been driven by the automotive sector and there are now well over a million electric cars in Europe. Auto manufacturers are phasing out diesel models and cities from Milan to Madrid are banning older vehicles from their centres.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/69669/image/large-81483e17116a169bdd93a9e854e85c78.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/69669">Maritime e-mobility has developed more slowly. This is especially true of superyachts, which are still wedded to fossil fuels. The reason is simple: the energy required to push even a pocket-sized displacement superyacht through the water at anything like hull speed is beyond the capacity of any propulsion system that relies solely on electricity from renewable sources.“Solar energy for propulsion is never going to work on a big displacement monohull,” says Michael Köhler, the Austrian founder of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silent Yachts (Company)">Silent Yachts</a> brand of solar-powered catamarans. “What you need is a lightweight multihull that provides low drag and a much bigger surface area for the solar panels.”&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/69668/image/large-29a1f7c7e3068f07bbd4b9bf0d355176.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/69668">Köhler’s lightbulb moment came when he was cruising on a sailing catamaran in the Caribbean. Because of variations in wind speed and direction, he realised that the number of sunny days for solar-powered cruising far outweighed those suitable for sailing.&nbsp;Five years of research into alternative power systems on yachts resulted in a 46-foot prototype. A 64-foot catamaran followed, which became the first solar-powered production yacht to cross the Atlantic, and the Silent 55 debuted last year at the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2018">Cannes Yachting Festival</a>.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silent Yachts (Company)">Silent Yachts</a> is now creeping into superyacht territory with its latest and largest solar-powered electric catamaran to date: the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/8410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silent 8023.95m (78'7&quot;)">Silent 80</a>. Designed inside and out by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4335" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marco Casali Too Design (Company)">Marco Casali</a> with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1573" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Isonaval (Company)">Insenaval</a>, two units have been sold and the lightweight, resin-infused composite hulls are in build at a shipyard in Marotta near Ancona, Italy, with the first delivery expected in 2020.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/69666/image/large-e73c74f3849b82499fbec673507d378a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/69666">Displacing around 48 tons, the 24-metre catamaran has 114 square metres of high-efficiency solar panels. These feed a lithium-ion battery bank with a total capacity of 240kWh using a smart power management system to optimise the conversion of the DC output from the solar panels down to the lower voltage needed to charge the batteries and monitor the cell voltages and temperatures of each battery module.&nbsp;Fitted with twin 250kW e-motors, the yacht has a top speed of 14-16 knots and can cruise at 8-10 knots indefinitely and silently with zero emissions on solar electric power alone. A <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo (Company)">Volvo</a> 100kW generator is used as a “range extender” for recharging the batteries for faster speeds over long distances or during long periods of foul weather.&nbsp;Marcello Maggi, co-founder of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA</a> shipyard in Ancona and now an independent consultant based in Monaco, has partnered with Michael Köhler to establish the production site in Italy and a dealership network for the brand.“I was fascinated by the project from the beginning,” he says. “As someone already investing in renewable energy, I firmly believe that the future of yachting is electric. The market is ready for this kind of product and I think demand is destined to grow. I’ve also noticed that young families who charter a catamaran, especially those new to yachting, seldom go back to a monohull.”&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/69665/image/large-ea44bd287b26713f613766145f249197.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/69665">It is no coincidence that the majority of Köhler’s clients are relatively young, self-made millionaires with little or no previous experience of yachting – a client profile more suited to the conservation-minded approach required for a solar electric system to function as intended. Little thought is given to saving energy on a conventional yacht with two or more generators that can work in series to handle peak hotel loads. On a solar-powered yacht, care has to be taken to use high-energy consumers like boilers, water makers and air conditioning more intelligently, or at least not waste electricity.&nbsp;“Our owners tend to be early adopters of emerging technologies and are concerned about the environmental issues facing the planet,” says Köhler. “A typical client has at least one Tesla – and one of our owners has four! It requires a different mindset and as the boat gets bigger with more guests and crew on board, that becomes more difficult to manage.”A potential obstacle to the proliferation of solar power on yachts is the catamaran configuration itself. Catamarans tend to be an acquired taste and their boxy shape doesn’t appeal to everyone, especially among European owners. Despite the need to provide as much flat surface area as possible to carry the solar panels, Marco Casali has succeeded in injecting a dose of Italian elegance into the balanced design of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/8410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silent 8023.95m (78'7&quot;)">Silent 80</a>, while the standard layout provides for four large ensuite cabins in the hulls, including a master suite with study, walk-in around closet and even an optional sauna.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/69663/image/large-53a5aa8b5f47ef875941e53efb17fc14.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/69663">“A catamaran will never be beautiful for some purists, but the practical advantages outweigh the aesthetics,” says the Rome-based designer. “With a beam of nearly 11 metres, the main deck is massive, and because there’s no traditional engine room there’s space for a 4.5-metre tender in the garage. To find anything comparable on a monohull, you’re looking at 35 metres or more.”With 15 catamarans sold to date, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silent Yachts (Company)">Silent Yachts</a> has stolen a lead on the competition, but it is not the only player in the emerging market for solar-powered yachts. Solar Impact Yacht, a Swiss-based company, received wide media attention last year when it revealed a 24-metre solar-powered concept with radical exterior styling by young Polish designer Marlena Ratajska based on SWATH (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull) technology. &nbsp;Solar Impact was set up by Werner Vögeli, a seasoned catamaran sailor who felt that conventional propulsion was outdated. Working with top suppliers and boat builder Schaaf Yachtbau in Germany, 300 square metres of solar panels produce up to 33 kW of electricity per hour that can be stored in an 800kW capacity battery bank to power two 500kW e-motors. The company claims the solar yacht is capable of unlimited cruising at five to six knots in eco mode and speeds of over 20 knots for short periods.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/69664/image/large-bdcd5a74db142271400110a2a2c04031.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/69664">“Construction on the aluminium hull has started in Gdansk,” says Jörg Schaaf, CEO of Schaaf Yachtbau GmbH. “Once completed, it will be transferred from Poland to our shipyard in Germany for finishing and we hope to launch by the end of the year. The technology can be scaled up in size and we’ve received enquiries for projects up to 35 metres in length, but as the boat gets bigger the power required for propulsion also increases.”Beyond a certain size and displacement, it makes more sense to opt for a hybrid system that uses renewable energy for the hotel loads and diesel engines for propulsion. Marco Casali, who has set up a start-up company to transfer the latest developments in solar and wind technology into yacht design, has developed a 72-metre monohull that draws on both solar and wind power sources for its household energy needs.&nbsp;The Iperione concept features 138 square metres of solar panels (32kW/h), helical wind turbines (4 x 1kW/h), and over 100 square metres of photovoltaic glass (20kW/h). The designer is even looking at floating solar cells that can be deployed when the yacht is at anchor. Cooled by the water, these floating solar cells are more efficient because they work at lower temperatures.“What’s clear is that renewables aren’t going to replace fossil fuels for propulsion on displacement yachts,” says Casali. “But when you consider that generators on superyachts are running 24/7 and may burn more diesel than the main engines, they can certainly make a difference.”&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=""><img src="https://www.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/55401/image/large-6524e9c9dfc37e22bf131ecc39bea57e.png" alt="New Subscribe Button"></a>This article is featured in the latest edition of the SuperYacht Times newspaper. <a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription">Subscribe now&nbsp;</a>to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.

Looking into the future of solar-powered superyachts

With technology constantly improving, we take a look at the potential of solar-powered superyachts in the industry.