A (yacht) by Philippe Starck

Motor Yacht A 

Built by Blohm + Voss in 2008, the 119m superyacht ‘A’ is considered one of the finest yachts on the water. Designed by Philippe Starck, ‘A’ is a truly unconventional superyacht with her upside down hull and unique exterior aesthetics.

The luxury yacht features a whole range of unique features from her innovative engineering and design to her three swimming pools that create currents to swim against. Motor yacht 'A' also features two unique 11m tenders, the Open and the Limo models, also designed by Starck.

Motor yacht ‘A’s interior is a modern and masterfully designed environment, featuring excellent use of space, wood furnishings and numerous other details such as a glass roof looking up into one of the swimming pools.

Powered by twin 6035hp MAN RK280 Diesel engines, superyacht ‘A’ is and is capable of reaching up to 23 knots with a range of 4250nm. ‘A’ features all of the latest navigation and entertainment equipment, prepared and equipped for whatever owner may need aboard his luxury cruise. She offers unparalleled comfort and handling with advanced stabilizers and bow thrusters.

‘A’ can happily accommodate 14 guests in one owner's suite and six guest suites. She can also accommodate up to 37 crew members onboard.

venus by Philippe Starck

Motor Yacht Venus (Project Aqua) - a Feadship Superyacht

Yacht Description

Launched by the prominent Dutch builder Feadship in 2012, the 78-metre motor yacht Venus (Project Aqua) is a breathtaking all-aluminium full custom vessel, named after the Roman goddess. Self-designed by late Steve Jobs in partnership with Philippe Starck, Venus superyacht boasts sleek and minimalist exterior lines. Her naval architecture is by De Voogt Naval Architects. 

Feadship megayacht Venus is fitted with the large cabin windows, almost floor to ceiling, as well as the main living area, designed to have walls of glass that are forty feet long and ten feet high. Among special features of this impressive vessel belong seven 27-inch iMac computers.

Luxury yacht Venus (Project Aqua) is presumably run by twin MTU 16V 4000 M73 diesel engines. Her beam is of 11,8m (38'71'') and her maximum draft is of 3m (9'84'').

Yacht Accommodation

Yacht Specifications

Type/Year:

a Feadship Superyacht/2012

Refit:

Beam:

11.8m (38'71'')

L.O.A.:

78.2m

Crew:

Guests:

Max Speed:

Cabins:

Engines:

2xMTU 16V 4000 M73 diesel

Cruise Speed:

oculus by kevin schopfer

the seventy-six meter long 'oculus' is the first design by schopfer yachts LLC.

kevin schopfer, a boston, massachusetts-based architect has designed two unusually shaped yachts
named 'oculus' and 'infinitas'. designed to accommodate 12 guests for a long distance cruising yacht,
'oculus' looks like a large-scaled sea creature with the jaw and eyes of a whale and a small fin on the top.
'infinitas' is influenced by the shapes of the figure-eight infinity loops.
both yachts incorporate swimming pools and a sun deck,with a starting price of 95 million US dollars
for 'oculus' and 140 million US dollars for 'infinitas',

http://www.schopferyachts.com

aliz yacht by heather witkop

the aliz yacht concept by american designer heather witkop manages to combine luxury finishes 

with sustainable practices. the concept sea vessel measures 145 feet long and would be built using 

eco-friendly materials like lightweight aluminum and energy efficient systems like water reclamation. 

the boat would hold up to 12 guests with a crew of 9. inside, a hydroponic garden keeps things literally

green, while retractable solar panels provide green energy for use on board. some of the ship’s luxurious 

touches include and pool, hydraulic elevator, outdoor movie screen, waterfall and an optional golf green.

Mazu fiftyeight yacht by Halit Yukay

The sea plays host to people with their passions, needs and dreams - The young Designer Halit Yukay turns those emotions into a reality that can be perceived by all the senses. With her unique Hand-Crafted hull and fully customizable interiors Mazu Yachts exceeds unequalled standard of excellence.

Antagonist Luxury Yacht by Art of Kinetik

The Antagonist luxury yacht by Art of Kinetik is 37-feet of design elegance, stamina and exquisite craftsmanship. While the rich mahogany accents and smooth leather seating show the other boats who’s the  boss on the water, a shiny black exterior and sharp lines give the Antagonist her elegant form. The open board cruiser is fit for eight people to live aboard and enjoy the sun, travel, rest and relaxation in high class style. Fine detailing and a modern aesthtic on the inside and out of the weekend cruiser makes the Antagonist any sea person’s dream.  Don’t miss another Art of Kinetic favorite of ours, the  by the same designers.  [via yatzer]

Wally 118

Wally 118 is arguably the most distinctive and fastest motor yacht in the world.

Its three gas turbine engines produce 17,000 horsepower, propelling the 118 to more than 60 knots. With its striking vertical bow it cuts through the water with unmatched stability and control so that even at high speeds the experience is pure Wally.

With bright and spacious interiors the 118 is a 
truly unique combination of the thrills of a high-performance sport boat with the comforts of a luxury cruising yacht.

Length overall // 36 m - 118'1"


Length waterline // 30.40 m - 100'0" 


Beam // 9 m - 29'6"


Draught // 1.30 m - 4'3"


Displacement // 95 tons - 190,000 lbs


Fuel tanks // 22,000 ltr 


Fresh water tanks // 1,200 ltr 


Engines // 3 x Vericor TF50 
gas turbines – 16,800 hp


Cruising speed // 60 kn 


Accommodation // 6 guest + 6 crew (option)


Naval architecture // Wally / Intermarine


Styling // Wally with Lazzarini Pickering Architects 


Performance (cruising speed) // 60 kn


Range (cruising speed) // 300 nm