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Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by Mov-it!, May 7, 2007.

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  1. Mov-it!, May 7, 2007
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    Hi Guys,

    I've been cracking my head over the past few month on what the trends in the yachting industry are. Sure, sailingyachts are less sensitive for trends, but the motoryachts market is a puzzle. Series yachts all go the same way with their big windows and weird styling but the customs are starting to be more alike to.

    The industry has some parralels to the automotive industry, but one trend doesn't seem to get popular in the yachting industry, and that's the need for speed. Ofcourse I don't know all yachts, but current speeds end at about 45 to 50 knots, with a single one going 60 to 70. I would conclude that speed and yachts don't mix.

    Does anyone of you have a reason why there is no speedrace in the market?
    I know speed is uncomfortable, but there have to be more reasons for not wanting to go faster.
  2. AMG, May 7, 2007
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    There has been many problems with the fast superyachts that has been built, so few are interested to go any further at this point I think. But I have had a project where the client wanted his 100m+ yacht to go 100 knots+ as a cruising speed! My concern with this was mainly that all onboard had to be belted down if it should come to a sudden stop...:eek:
  3. Mov-it!, May 8, 2007
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    Hi Lars,
    100m+ at 100 knots? How on earth would you construct a hull that can take that kind of stress? At least without a limitless budget?:eek:

    In my 120 ft. case study I was warned by the Kamewa boys that we had to make sure that all plates and glasswork would be well stored in case of an emergency stop. Strapping down guests is not favourable.

    I have heard about some problems with construction of superfast yachts. Engine room fires are some of the most heard.

    Lets hope there is someone out there that will take on the challenge to build a fast superyacht. The Wallypower 118 is a good example of a one of. Unfortunately nobody ordered a second one. But than again, 25mln euros isn't a bargain for a copy. :D
  4. Ju52, May 18, 2007
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  5. The Reverend, May 18, 2007
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    One other limiting factor area is fuel - high speed vessels use a lot! I worked on a large high speed gas turbine yacht and although we could cruise at max speed for about 48 hrs (and cover a lot of ground!) the logistics of re-fueling were very demanding.
    It is no good being the first yacht to the island if you have no fuel to return or arriving in port and having to spend the next seven hours to taking on bunkers.