BMPT YACHT AND DESIGN UNLIMITED 40 METERS MOTOR CATAMARANS

Design Unlimited and BMT yachts are working together on a large, 40 meter, fast and spacious, motor catamaran. Please find following the press release about this project.

BMT Nigel Gee and Design Unlimited are pleased to announce their collaboration on the development of an exciting 40-metre powered catamaran. The partnership brings together BMT's extensive experience in the naval architecture and engineering of high speed catamarans with the versatile interior and exterior design skills of Design Unlimited. This 500 GRT design is offered with a number of propulsion options, depending on the required performance, and in each case features a proven hull form from BMT's comprehensive portfolio of catamaran designs. The baseline option features twin, 1,432kW diesel engines to give a top speed of 20 knots and a range of 2,600nm. A faster model offers a 32 knot top speed using twin diesels to drive waterjets whilst for those requiring even higher performance speeds of over 40 knots can be achieved with quad diesel or combined gas turbines and diesel installations. The catamaran platform is ideally suited to the moderately sized, medium to high speed yacht. Yachts on the 500 GRT limit are always pushing the boundaries of available space, but with a beam of 11.8m the BMT design offers a substantially greater amount of accommodation compared to a conventional yacht of the same length. The additional beam is put to good use providing extensive interior spaces capable of adaptation for a wide variety of uses and entertainment options. The accommodation spans three decks with the lower deck being split across the two demi-hulls.. This lower deck includes crew accommodation to port with cabins for six crew, the crew mess and galley, the laundry area and separate access to the foredeck. The starboard hull contains two large, well appointed, en-suite VIP cabins with the option to convert them into a single large VIP or master suite. The main deck features two further en-suite VIP cabins and a gym with side-opening terrace for an indoor/outdoor workout. There is also a large, fully-equipped galley. The full-beam saloon occupies the aft half of the main deck with inside/outside dining options for 12, plus a bar, large comfortable lounging areas and circular sliding doors giving access onto the aft sundeck. This sundeck incorporates a feature pool which can also be accessed from the aft hull swim platforms. The upper deck is given over mostly to the owner's accommodation. A massive owner's suite incorporates an aft facing central bed which takes in the full width aft view, together with a walk-in dressing/bathroom and large office/study. There is also an option for a private sky lounge. This deck also houses a large en-suite captain's cabin which has private access to the spacious wheelhouse. The exterior of the yacht is well planned with generous sunbathing and outdoor seating spaces. The main deck has a large foredeck which houses two 6-metre tenders together with a crane and there is also a lower garage for jet skis and water sports equipment.