I usually try to avoid posts about concept designs since they cannot be purchased and because it's a lot easier to design an amazing concept than to actually get one produced. However, this hypothetical 60 foot yacht (The Paradigm 180) designed by Pama Architetti, a design firm started in March, 2010 by architects Alessandro Pannone and Francesco Malinconico, is worth sharing for its clean lines, modern and elegant interior and innovative helipad.
drawings and plans:
Hopefully, some wealthy investors can make this dream boat come true.
You may recall having seen images and renderings of Gray Design's Strand Craft 122, a sleek modern luxury yacht designed with an on-board garage, complete with supercar, to appeal to the automobile lover, on many design blogs and sites a few months back.
Gray Design's first take on the Auto lover's superyacht, the Strand Craft 122:
Now, Eduard Gray of Gray Design has come out with the Strand Craft 166, a new version of the superyacht, designed around the automotive theme.
The SC166
The Strand Craft 166 is an uncompromising superyacht that is as outrageous as it is daring. Designed entirely around an automotive theme, this yacht is ideal for owners who are addicted to that new leather smell. Her low stance, enormous length and curled haunches give this vessel a dynamic aesthetic that is guaranteed to turn heads in the most well appointed marinas.
Retractable flybridge
Contributing to the sleek profile of the yacht is the retractable flybridge and radar mast that retreat into the skin of the yacht when not in use. Both can be deployed independently of each other and are available only when they are required, ensuring the yacht keeps the cleanest possible lines for making that first impression. Strengthening this philosophy are the twin concealed entrances to the yacht, hiding the stairway to the upper aft deck as well as providing access to the garage, bar and lounge areas.
Hidden jacuzzi deck
Concealed beneath the carbon fibre inlaid fore deck is a sun deck equipped with a large jacuzzi, sporting a built-in bar to ensure that every party is well catered for. Access is through a vertically sliding glass door in the windscreen of the pilot house where there is ample seating for 8 guests.
The pilot house itself opens up to the lounge to provide a smooth transition and connection between the driver and the main guest area and at the same time letting in light from the main windscreen to the spaces below.
Supercar tender Following Strand Craft's automotive tradition, the SC166 comes equipped with it's own custom supercar tender. Created in the same design language as it's carrier, the tender ensures you can roll out at your favorite port in ultimate style. With a V8 engine producing 620 horsepower and a top speed of 305 kph, the tender is an accessory that will certainly put a smile on your face.
Alternatively, you can order your own choice of conveyance to accessorize your superyacht. Be it Koenigsegg, Maybach, Lamborghini, Ferrari, or a waterborne tender, the choice is yours.
Interior and exterior automotive styling The automotive theme is rich in the SC166, from the cockpit like glasshouse on the upper deck to the red leather covered upholstery that adorns large surfaces of the interior. Chrome highlights sparkle in every part of the cabin and the walls are treated to a highly polished gunmetal automotive lacer. Brushed aluminum trims the windows and bar area and the hallways are bathed in soft LED spotlighting.
Completing the specification list, there are five double en-suite staterooms, each equipped with 52 inch Bang & Olufsen TVs, top of the line sound systems, LED mood lighting and a iPad control and information center from Poets Road to allow you to activate any function from wherever you are on the yacht as well as providing essential information about the running and status of the vessel and it's massive engines.
Powered by two MTU 20V4000 M93L 2x4300KW (2x5766hp) engines with a Vericor TF50 4177KW (5600hp) booster engine the SC166 is capable of cruising speeds of 30 knots with a top speed of 40 knots.
SC166 Specifications
LOA---------------------------------------50 m BEAM---------------------------------------9 m CONSTRUCTION--------------High Tech Composites DRAUGHT (loaded)-------------------------1.9 m WEIGHT---------------------------------230 Ton ENGINES-------------------2 x MTU 20V4000 M93L BOOSTER---------------------------Vericor TF50 PROPULSION-------Water Jets Rolls-Royce KAMEWA TOP SPEED---------------------------~ 40 Knots FUEL CAPACITY--------------------------35000 L FRESHWATER CAPACITY---------------------5000 L BOW THRUSTERS------------------------------TBA STABILIZERS--------------------------------TBA GENERATORS---------------------------------TBA WATERMAKERS--------------------------------TBA GREY / BLACK WATER CAPACITY----------------TBA
SC166 Tender Specifications
ENGINE----------------------------4.3 liter V8 TORQUE-------------------------------347 lb-ft HP---------------------------510 hp @ 8500 rpm 0-62 MPH---------------------------3.7 seconds TOP SPEED------------------------------196 mph
Grey Design Studio Örnvägen 52 468 33 Vargön Sweden
images and video courtesy of Grey Design. A special thanks to Luxist for bringing this to my attention.
The ISA 120 really is one of a kind. The sophisticated looking and technologically advanced yacht was built in the 45,000 square foot International Shipyard in Ancona, Italy. It is a streamlined, slim design with 3 decks and spacious, well-designed interiors. The ISA 120 has avant-garde propulsion and stabilization systems, and truly exceptional performance in addition to its stunning looks.
Now three years since its debut, the ISA 120, fiberglass planning yacht is the absolute jewel in the crown of the Ancona shipyard. This is the 9th incarnation of the yacht.
The yacht has exceptional peak speed - 36 knots, for a 120 foot yacht: The engine is a 3 Mtu 16V 2000 M93, each 1790 kW, coupled to 2 KaMeWa hydrojets and 1 central booster makes the boat extremely agile and maneuverable, with quick acceleration, gentle deceleration and turning.
Under the scope of constant innovation, the shipyard has chosen to develop and install the new stabilization system Quantum Zero Speed™ on the latest ISA 120. The active fins react instantly to the demands of the wave movement, contrasting it and reducing rolling during cruising to a minimum, making the yacht very stable also at anchor, thanks to the fact that when the yacht is moored the fins unfold to a wing, thereby increasing the active surface area by one third.
Another important feature is the use of Quantum stabilizers even in speedy cruising. There is no perceivable reduction in speed, as the yacht easily maintains speeds in excess of 33 knots.
There is a balanced ratio of external and internal space: large sea terraces with teak decks, the cockpit and flying-bridge are offset against the enormous light and airy indoor lounge area and the spacious cabins.
Aft deck and alfresco dining: Foredeck:
The interiors can be fully customized. The owner’s cabin, for example, laid out on two floors, makes the best possible use of the bow area of the main and lower decks. Below are some shots of the interior.
Living and lounging areas: interior dining: Guest cabins and baths: Crew cabins: galley: The Saloon /Kitchen: The Master Cabin and bath: Wanna buy one? Go here to purchase. Wanna charter one? Go here to do that.
