VPLP SIGNS A "MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING" WITH HYUNDAI YACHTS DIVISION IN KOREA

VPLP, the world leader in Multihull design keeps on developing and is now exporting its knowledge to Asia, cooperating with Hyundai Yachts a former division of the giant HYUNDAI Heavy industries.

In the photo (L-R) representing Hyundai Mr. Choi (sales and marketing manager), Mr. Do (CEO), Marc Van Peteghem (VPLP), Olivier Beaumelou (By VPLP) and Dong eun Kang (VPLP)

Words by Katrina Kelshall, VPLP's pr.

VPLP were recently invited to Korea by Hyundai Yachts Division (a former subsidiary of Hyundai Heavy Industries) to explore business potential and synergies between the two companies. This familiarisation tour culminated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two companies


Hyundai Yachts is a well known and respected yacht and boat builder in Korea and also involved in the development of maritime related projects. They recognize a need for the expertise of VPLP Yacht Design in developing the pleasure craft market. VPLP and her recently launched sister company By VPLP, managed by Olivier Beaumelou, see this as an ideal base in the Asia Pacific region from which to launch into the local marine market as well as production of their designs for the global yacht market.



“We were very impressed by the scale of the operation in Korea” said Marc Van Peteghem “ the potential is evident although some streamlining and refinement needs to take place in order to produce the type of quality required to satisfy the demands of the elite yachting clientele.”


A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the two companies which agrees to explore and develop maritime related joint ventures specifically the design of a 40’ sail monohull, a 30’ power cat and a twelve passenger water taxi all be produced by Hyundai Yachts.


VPLP’s Dong eun Kang, who is originally from Korea but who has been with VPLP for three years spearheaded the trade mission.

MALA CONDUCTA - A BEAUTIFUL MORELLI AND MELVIN 60' BUILT BY LYMAN MORSE

This great looking cat was launched in April by Lyman Morse. With its reverse bows I have to admit it is one of the most beautiful cat launched in her size. Again a great Morelli and Melvin design.
MALA CONDUCTA was designed to be fast and comfortable. The shipyard did some testing to know wether to build in pre-preg or SCRIMP infusion method. They went for pre-preg. The mock up was carefully worked through with the owners. As you can see the interior is modern with light wood.

Two other 60 footer Morelli and Melvin designed with reverse bows are currently being built by Westerly Marine in California. I will introduced them in a future post.

150 by SUNREEF - A CONCEPT BOAT WHICH MIGHT COME TRUE

I already wrote a post about the 150 by SUNREEF. The design department of Sunreef Yachts has pushed the concept as far as possible and came out with stunning 3d of the interior and exterior of this amazing mega catamaran. In the following text, Sunreef Yachts details the concept behind the design. Enjoy...

ONE FIFTY BY SUNREEF – A NEW ERA FOR MEGA CATAMARANS AND SUPERYACHTS

For immediate release,

15 May 2009 – Gdańsk, Poland


THE IDEA BEHIND THE CONCEPT

ONE FIFTY by Sunreef is the result of a year-long study into a new, revolutionary concept for modern and luxury catamaran – the megayacht, as an alternative, both aesthetically and functionally, for all current catamarans on the yachting market. This unique design technique insisting on pure simplicity and minimalism of form has been successfully adopted by the car industry and is now becoming increasingly popular in yachting. ONE FIFTY by Sunreef is the biggest sailing catamaran in the world. However, still in the design stage, this megayacht is waiting for her future owner.

The key words for this extravagant design are: uncut teak, sleek shell (hulls) and streamlined core (deckhouse).

The futuristic look of ONE FIFTY by Sunreef comes from one big innovation, namely almost invisible full-beam deckhouse. The link between the aft deck and the navigation station on the top is through a centrally positioned sloping deck. We are not talking here about a typical deckhouse shape, as the hulls, sides, bulwark and the superstructure itself are not traditionally shaped but rather combine together into one huge solid. The deckhouse spanning the entire beam provides the significant advantage of creating another level (floor) within the hulls. Thanks to this, the possibilities for arranging space increase remarkably. The main deck has gained impressive living space; all cabins for 12 guests are on this level and are generously illuminated by a big glass top. Below decks are located crew quarters for 9, all storage rooms and the galley.


EXTERIOR DESIGN

A closer look at the whole yacht allows us to see two clearly contrasting structural elements, placed one inside the other. The external layer is a wide clear metallic shell with a black, monolithic core inside. The teak is applied continuously along the hull line, which enhances the sleek shape of the boat. The shell is the most streamlined part of the boat and logically forms hydrodynamic hulls. On the sides, there are two pure, aesthetic lines comprising a set of windows. The core looks like a huge glass construction yet it is not made of glass but simply imitates it. Solar panels can be fitted to provide lots of natural, green energy to the yacht.

As for the deckhouse, the ONE FIFTY by Sunreef does not have a classic deckhouse clearly dominating the bulwark level. This tendency to simplify the profile line can be observed frequently on monohull superyachts. The deckhouse lowers towards the bow section and finally reaches main deck and hulls level. This gives the yacht's profile an expressive look and has an aggressive exterior shape. Pure lines and a minimalist shape can be eqasily disturbed by installing traditional guard rails on board; therefore ONE FIFTY by Sunreefhas a profil sleak and clean, free of railings and exploits instead differences in deck levels as a natural protection.

The exterior teak surfaces are the only ones accessible to guests and the glass/ sololar panels tops above them can be reached by crew only for maintenance purposes and mooring.

Another innovative technical feature on board is the boom which doubles as a crane for the lifeboat or for a large tender to be stowed out of sight, aft of the engine room.

The teak covering aft section creates an impression of fluidity and seems to fall down from the navigation station throughout the main deck level towards the end of the hull< style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">

INTERIOR DESIGN

The interior design is based on the specific aesthetic tendency in space organisation; therefore, it is not a final solution, rather a suggestion. The steel frame supporting glass top is created by symmetric squares and combines very well with the space division of the salon and cabins thereby giving the impression of linear fluidity.

Thanks to high level of luminosity and the glass walls of the salon and alley, the border between indoor and outdoor space is very soft. Guests will be able to enjoy panoramic views looking at the aft or admire flapping sails above their heads. Shade can be created by pulling down blinds between ceiling panels.

The sloping deck with glass walls hides below a small garden and mattress and thus create a intimate meditation area which can be converted into a comfortable cinema spot with a huge screen in the shady zone where the sloping deck becomes a fly-bridge.

To enable the crew to operate the yacht efficiently, access throughout the ONE FIFTY for crew and guests has been carefully separated for both parties. Access for guests is aft via large glass doors while the crew enter directly from the hull by a passerelle.


REVOLUTIONARY IDEAS SUMMARY

1) Cockpit forward ,
2) Full-beam deckhouse,
3) Sloping deck leading to the cockpit from the aft dividing the salon in two,
4) Topside covered by solar panels,
5) No guard rails
6) Uncut teak,
7) Exterior design based on two sealed elements – shell and core,
8) Separate entrances for guests and crew,
9) No hatches, light comes in directly through a top glass,
10) Interior garden


Specification:

LOA: 150.56 ft/ 45.89 m
BOA: 56.27 ft/ 17.15 m
DRAFT: 6.99 ft/ 2.13 m
DISPLACEMENT: 165 T
MAST HEIGHT: 179.4 ft/ 54.38 m
MAIN SAIL : 7535 ft2/ 700m2
GENOA : 4305 ft2/ 400m2
SOLENT: 2152 ft2/ 200m2
Guests: 12
Crew: 9
DESIGN: Michał Górzyński, Sunreef Design Team

Should you require more information, please contact:

Ewa Stachurska
Public Relations Sunreef Yachts
ewa@sunreef-yachts.com
+ 48 601 315 206
www.sunreef-yachts.com
www.sunreef-charter.com

GREG YOUNG - STUNNING DESIGNS

I recently interviewed Greg Young for the book "Catamarans, tomorrow's superyachts" written by Gregor Tarjan which is being edited and will be published by the end of the year. Greg sent me some pictures and 3ds of his work. Let's do a survey of Greg Young's catamaran work. (Greg has also designed quite a few amazing monohulls).

YOUNG 57

"EARTHLING" is Greg's first catamaran. This Young 57 was launched in 2000 and was designed to be fast, safe to sail and stunning to watch in every angle. It is amazing to watch "EARTHLING" sailing look at the video on the Young 57 . The Young 57 can host 8 guests in luxurious amenities and also take part to races.

YOUNG 85

The Young 85 was launched in 2004. It was created to be used as a day charter boat able to carry out a 100 passengers on the water, as safe and as fast as possible, with an attractive design. It was built by the famous Vaudrey Miller yard in Auckland. The Young 85 presents an innovative cockpit design with a protected area still open on the deck. Greg has developed this concept on the TAG 60 and TAG 80 as I have written in previous posts.

YOUNG 65

The Young 65 Charter Catamaran "HULA GIRL", was built in Los Angeles at the Westerly Marine shipyard. The owners are really experienced sailors. Greg worked in a close relationship with the owners to create a great looking cat able to host 49 passengers out to enjoy the sea, with a lot of entertainment and relaxing space. "HULA GIRL", as you would have guessed is based in Hawaï. Guests can board the boat thank sto a folding bow ladder, a nice feature in such sailing areas.

YOUNG 90

The Young 90, the largest to date, was launched in Tunisia and shipped to Italy to finish the interior fittings. The Young 90 is really a yacht catamaran with a lot of leaving space and a huge owner suite. The flybrigde hosts all the sails controls and winches as well as a bbq and a jacuzzi area.

The Interior design of the YOUNG 90 is from Nicola Bettuelli

BBarchyacht

- Architecture , Yacht Design and Graphic

VPLP 80’ -- Less Posing, more Principals.

Directly from VPLP PR, Katrina Kelshall, Thanks. I let you discover this new sleek VPLP design to be built in Portugal by Trimarine.

VPLP 80’ -- Less Posing, more Principals.



The VPLP 80’ reflects the willingness of well known naval architects and multihull specialists to return to the source that first nourished our dreams of far flung voyages: a yacht that is comfortable, fast, hands on, simple to sail and to maintain, capable of welcoming the owner, his family and friends for expeditions without limits, all within a reasonable budget. The VPLP 80’ was designed in the spirit of getting back to these essential values in a way that takes us “Back to the Future”.


Designed originally for an experienced European multihull client, the brief for this semi-custom yacht called for:

- High average speed in cruising conditions (hence the dagger boards and a long waterline)
- Large volumes and living spaces while controlling overall displacement.
- Aft cockpit and salon on the same level for inside/outside living and alfresco dining

- Galley up with salon and nav station constitutes the social hub of the yacht
- Ease of handling by family or minimal crew
- Ease of maintenance by limiting the amount of unnecessary equipment and machinery
- Eco friendly with maximum use of the latest generation of solar panels
- Balanced, pleasing lines and aesthetics

The project has been developed in close collaboration with Trimarine (Antoine Le Villain, Fernando Sena, and Sebastien Morassutti) -- builders of some of the best and most famous racing and cruising yachts afloat. The advantage is that Trimarine has been able to assess production costs at the design stage so that economy has been incorporated at the concept phase. The VPLP 80 will be built in their new facility in Portugal with a focus on controlling the overall budget and on-time delivery.


Principal Characteristics

Length Overall 78’7”
Waterline length 77’4”
Beam: 38’1”
Draft 14’8” / 4’9”
Hull draft 3’1“
Demi Hull Centre Line 26’2”
Light Ship Displacement 32.8T
Mast height 102’.6”
Air Draft 110’8”
Mast rake 3°
Mast Lateral Area 323 ft²


Technical Data
Engine Power 2x 180HP
Generators 2 x 10kW
Fuel tanks 2 x 1 000L
Fresh Water tanks 2 x1 000L
Grey Water tanks 2 x 750 L
Black Water Tanks 2 x 150L


Sail Data
Main Full Hoist 2 379 ft²
Main reef #1 1 938 ft²
Main reef #2 1 507 ft²
Main Reef #3 1 184 ft²
Solent 1 270 ft²
Staysal 732 ft²
Stormsail 377 ft²
Gennaker aprox 2 691 ft²
Spinnaker aprox 3 768 ft²

Upwind Sail Area (main & solent) 3 650 ft²
Reaching sail Area ( Main & Genaker) 5 070 ft²

Other

Class CE category A< 24m Construction Materail : Epoxy Glass Fiber, PVC foam sandwich and carbon reinforcements Gross tonnage 95 GT BV Equipment number 94 For more information

Contact: Katrina KELSHALL E: katrina@vplp.fr T: +33 (0)1 42 77 24 00 F: +33 (0)1 48 04 98 60

GUNBOAT 78 - NEW GUNBOAT - NEW ARCHITECT

Gunboat is coming out with a new catamaran in their range. There was a gap to fill between the 66 and the 90 and they came out with the GUNBOAT 78 designed by Irens and Cabaret.

The designers have used their experience creating the record breakers IDEC II and SODEBO to design the hulls which are really powerful. Built in vaccuumed sandwinch with carbon spars as all the GUNBOAT range no doubt it will be a very fast cruising catamaran. The interior layout remains very original and confortable. The platform host a large salon with a folding dining area. The five cabines include 2 masters cabins with queen berths as well as in the Captain's cabin. As usual the forward cockipt is used for sail handling. No need to run around the boat and take risks to sail. Every thing is in this protect cockpit, the central nerve to the GUNBOAT. One the the GUNBOAT's signatures with the carbon dagger boards and now rudders both retractable to reduce as much as possible the draft.

I really look forward to see the first in production and sailing.

VELUM 70 - FAST AND REASONNABLY PRICED LUXURY CATAMARAN

I am introducing you this new 70 foot sleek looking luxury catamaran built in Marseilles and designed by the design team Jean & Frasca Design : the VELUM 70

(photo credit : Pierre Deleuil)

The VELUM 70 was designed for offshore cruising and to take part to offshore races. The design is sleek and pure. Each hull hosts an owner and a guest cabin, sharing a bathroom. The platform welcomes a salon and a kitchen. The VELUM 70 was created to be easy to build and to be reasonably priced. The hulls are in strip-planking, the platform in sandwinch composite and the cross beam is in carbon. With 230 sqm of sail area for a full load of 16 tons, she should be quite fast.
I really like the design of the roof. The price (sails excluded) is around 1.385 millim euros (VAT excluded).

PRIVILEGE 945 - FIRST RENDERINGS

Privilege is moving slowly towards the large luxury catamaran market with their new design of the Privilege 955.

As usual little information is available about this new design. All we know is that the boat will be built in the new Alliaura Marine yard in Lanester close to Lorient (Brittany France), where a composite department is being built and where all the cabinet making will be located. The headquarters will be moving to Saint Pavace during the Summer.

Looking at the renderings and if the philosophy remains the same this new Privilege will provide a lot of interior space and I guess a huge owner's suite.

I look forward to see more renderings and some interiors design pieces.