Superyacht to Set Sail by Vertical 'Wings'
The yacht has two fully-automated ‘wings’ or sails that can propel it at a speed of 15 knots (17mph). (VPLP Design)
A French design firm has come up with an idea for a superyacht that is part speedboat, part sailboat –and all luxury.
The yacht has two fully-automated ‘wings’ or sails that can propel it at a speed of 15 knots (17mph). (VPLP Design)
Called Komorebi – the Japanese word for sunlight filtering through trees—VPLP dreamed up the vessel, which features two fully-automated “wings” or sails that can propel it at a speed of 15 knots (17mph) with 20 knots (23mph) of wind.
The vessel boasts of a luxurious interiors and exteriors and space for toys like a mini-sub. (VPLP Design)
The 282-ft trimaran has an open floor plan that includes a large saloon, floor-to-ceiling windows a small garden with a living tree, a swimming pool, sauna, wrap-around sky deck and heli-pad.
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There’s also storage for toys such as small sailboats or a mini-submarine below in the hull, which makes for easier launching.
“Despite the length, we want Komorebi not to appear dominant and overwhelming,” says Marc Van Peteghem, a naval architect at VPLP in a release. “We want a sweet giant whom we can all love.”
And as a bonus it’s pretty green. The solar panels across the yacht regularly recharge its batteries and the sails will save 30 percent in fuel consumption during a longer voyages crossing. And while the vessel would be shallow-drafted enough to enter tight spaces, it would be stable enough to make trans-ocean sails.
VPLP didn’t name a price for the superyacht but you can be sure it’s only for the billionaire class.
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