| Dutch design studio Vripack reveals a new 60-metre go-anywhere design that reunites the build team responsible for Al Waab, with Turkish shipyard Alia Yachts responsible for the build and GCC-based SF Yachts serving as project manager and ownerâs representative.
The owner, an experienced yachtsmen who has owned several boats across a range of sizes over the past ten years, was clear on his brief for his all-new 60 metre; a high-performance expedition yacht for go-anywhere global travels that can accommodate a large family for long periods at a time. |
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| âItâs fantastic to have the opportunity to bring an experienced ownerâs globetrotting vision to life,â says Bart Bouwhuis, Co-Creative Director at Vripack. âTheir dream is to cruise the Seven Seas together with their large family, and while our portfolio comprises a growing number of yachts designed to be residences at sea, this new project truly emphasises the freedom felt from sailing the world while feeling at home.â |
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| With an interior volume of 810 gross tons and generous exterior spaces, the family will be able to enjoy extended cruises without having to return to shore for provisioning or refuelling. With an Ice Class hull, there is nowhere the yacht â set to be delivered in 2024 â wonât be capable of accessing.
The upper deck master stateroom enjoys the best views on aboard, positioned forward and high above the water. The suite includes a large walk-in wardrobe and dedicated owner lounge overlooking a private foredeck. A further six guest cabins reside on the lower deck: four VIP doubles and two twins. An elevator connects all levels from the lower deck to the sun deck.
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| The sprawling lower deck beach club is equipped with a massage room, dive store and steam shower, alongside a gym and chill-out zone. As on Al Waab, semi-transparent side panels create a wind-protected area and close connection to the water.
Close attention is also being paid to technical and logistical requirements to ensure the yacht is as easy to operate and maintain for the crew as possible. For example, the spacious galley and crew salon/dinette is on the main deck forward, where there is also a technical room with access to the side-loading tender garage.
The new 60-metre project is scheduled for delivery to her owner in 2024. |
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| âComing hard on the heels of Al Waab, we are thrilled to once again collaborate with the same team on another innovative and inspiring new build,â says Gökhan Ãelik, President of Alia Yachts. âTurkey is fast becoming a hub for building globetrotting superyachts. Add to that Vripackâs renowned explorer heritage and SF Yachtsâ expertise and this promises to be yet another excellent new build project.â
âThe owner and his family have already planned so many trips in every part of the world,â says Francesco Pitea, CEO of SF Yachts. âThe new 60 metre will mean they can travel around the globe in comfort, safety and style, and we canât wait to help turn that dream into a reality.â |
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| About the winning Formula |
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ABOUT VRIPACK
Vripack is a yacht design studio renowned for its naval architecture and engineering experience. From the moment it opened its doors in 1961, Vripack studio's approach to design has been governed by the playful interaction between form and function. With a portfolio that represents over 7,500 designs, Vripack has been able to evolve its processes to be as efficient and as effective as possible.
ABOUT ALIA YACHTS
Alia Yachts was founded in 2008 by Gökhan Ãelik, together with his business partner Ãmer Korai, in Antalya, Turkey. Its Lloyd's certified facilities are equipped for cutting-edge yacht construction and refit of yachts up to 80 meters in steel, aluminium as well as specialized carbon-reinforced composites. With the recently completed expansion the shipyard currently has 25.000 m2 of indoor capacity, including 4.000 m2 dedicated to their wholly owned, award winning interior joinery factory
ABOUT SF YACHTS
As a GCC-based company with a global client base, marine specialist and yacht consultant SF Yachts successfully provides turnkey solutions across all maritime sectors around the world. Its passion for boats and sailing is the common bond it shares with its clients, but itâs an unrivalled level of engineering experience and first-class customer service that makes up the company DNA. |
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