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THE INTERNATIONAL YACHT & AVIATION AWARDS 2013 A closer look at winning schemes

Yacht & Aviation News Innovations, conceptual schemes and design directions

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It may seem unusual for an interior magazine to have a back to back issue featuring yacht and aviation interiors schemes, but for us it seems to have been a natural progression. As you are aware we have been featuring interior schemes for select super yachts for five or six years now and in 2011 we took the bold move to hold our first International Yacht Awards. This has grown over the past couple of years to a vibrant sector of our business, with a now established annual Yacht & Aviation Awards, hard back issues to accompany the awards and a couple of Luxe et al issues each year, such as this – back to back issue. We are now taking the bold step to increase the frequency of the Luxe et al issues and there will now be 8 issues per year.

yacht and jet design world and to bring it to you. We will never claim to be a technical title, we are looking primarily at design in this instance, but we will be bringing you, over the coming months an insight into some of the world’s most exciting design schemes, new innovations, concept projects and key innovations.

We will also be introducing short listed projects for The International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2014, which will be held next year at The Hurlingham Club, London, 9 May. Rather than let you wait to see who has been short listed at the voting stage in April 2014, we will be whet your appetite with snippets and news each issue between now and then.

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Winner of the Sailing Yacht 2540 metres award 2013, Green Marine’s yacht was the first

of the new WallyCento class.

Lightweight carbon construction for competitive racing, yet with a full cruising interior and luxury amenities.

Naval architect studio Judel/ Vrolijk & Co was appointed by the owner to design what would be the first of the exciting new WallyCento class from Wally Yachts. The owner was determined that Hamilton should be extremely competitive on the racecourse yet comply with the fixed requirement for a fullfacility, though very light, cruising interior.

It is exceptionally rare to find a yacht that is both an exciting and competitive raceboat, and one that can be used for comfortable bluewater cruising. Thanks to the latest technology and the expertise of all those involved in her build this has been achieved and Hamilton has set a new, and very high, standard in this respect. www.greenmarine.co.uk

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Jet Aviation has reached the shortlist with their Visionary concept for a V.I.P. private Boeing 787 aircraft interior.

The Visionary concept replaces strict linear forms with free-flowing ones. Architecture is reduced to a minimum, removing all but the essential furniture elements, themselves not attached to the exterior frame, but having an appearance of being stand-alone constructs within the space. It is often a challenge to be truly innovative within aviation interior design, however this visionary interior does not tempt its potential clients with unrealistic dreams, but provides a very real glimpse of how an interior could look, whether this would be for a client’s next aircraft, or for an aircraft in several years’ time.

interior design and features an open plan lounge and dining area fully equipment with flexible galley and cooking facilities, two guest suites and master bedroom, bathroom and dressing suite. Within over 200 square metres of cabin space, an interior which is usually designed for over 200 passengers in airliner configuration has been designed for just 19 guests, to create a truly luxury private interior.

The Visionary design has been created to inspire customers with futuristic cabin interior creation. The Design Studio developed this very unique design approach to illustrate the journey in creating a classic, visionary design concept that may provide a glimpse into the future of cabin interior design.

The interior takes open plan living to a new dimension in aviation

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NISI Yachts have been shortlisted for the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2014, with their 1700 XPRESSO, demonstrating exceptional performance, styling and speed expectations for a 60-foot flybridge cruiser.

CMB Yachts have been shortlisted for the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2014 with their yacht M/Y Miracle in the Yacht Concept Design 30-50 metres category.

The NISI 1700 is a shining example of innovation at it’s best and is the first model to be released in NISI’s XPRESSO series (the 5th model for the company). Recent sea-trials yielded 41-knot top and 33-knot cruise speeds. This design boasts extensive use of carbon fiber, kevlar and advanced acoustic insolation. The NISI 1700 exceeds the highest quality, safety and comfort standards for a yacht in this class. www.nisiyachts.com

M/Y Miracle will still be the biggest composite yacht to her CMB sisters in Europe, with a length of 47 meters.

M/Y Miracle had been designed with an air of modernity, though still retaining timeless classic features. This new approach of design marked an era for the team and a particular key aspect for them were the wide semi balconies.

This concept has been created using a combination of previous generation yachts but also updating the design concept with a more futuristic feel. www.cmbyachts.com

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Winner of the Airport Lounge Category in the 2013 Awards, Doha VIP Lounge by Rizon Jet.

Qatar and UK - based business aviation Services Company Rizon Jet, a subsidiary of Ghanim bin Saad al Saad & Sons Group Holdings (GSSG) inaugurated its VIP terminal in Doha in March 2012. Its lavish private aviation lounge provides a 7-star service, catering for all business and VIP travelers’ needs. The design reflects the Qatari hertiage of the company, in both material and functionality. As the only independent private jet operator with its own terminal in Qatar, Rizon Jet is uniquely positioned to meet the demand of the burgeoning Gulf market.

Winner of the Private Jet Design Award 2013 - Airbus A319 Corporate Jet “Boutsen 1” by: Boutsen Aviation, this A319 features 3 living areas: Fwd “VVIP state of the art“ lounge and eating area; mid-cabin bedroom with bathroom and shower; an entourage area with business class seating for 20. With interior design and completion by JetAviation Basel, Boutsen aviation managed the whole project, from ordering the green aircraft until the final certification and delivery to the client.

The aircraft is offered for charter worldwide and has a range of 5.000 NM, cruises at a speed of 450 Kts. www.boutsen.com

www.rizonjet.com JM Designs has been shortlisted for the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2014 in the Private Aviation Interior Design category with their project, MU2 Marquis.

MU2 Marquis interior design incorporates modern styling in a small cabin, utilizing elements of the aircraft to the design’s advantage.

An aircraft enthusiast/owner approached JM Designs and wanted a unique sporty interior created for an MU2 turbo prop aircraft. The owner of the aircraft had a desire to create something totally different for this small corporate prop jet. JM Designs was up to the challenge and began generating styling concepts that illustrated this, taking it from a production aircraft to a future looking design that surpasses leading edge designs of today, embracing the limiting aspects of designing a small interior. www.jmdesigns-create.com

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Winner of Yacht over 50 metres (Interior / Exterior) awards 2013,

submitted by: Clarity Asset

A cruising yacht capable of worldwide voyages for extended periods, sensitive yet powerful under sail and designed to deliver absolute comfort at sea.

With an air clearance restricted to 68m (for access to the Suez Canal) and a draft restriction of 5m, the designer was particularly concerned with enhancing efficiency of the sail plan and keel. A Ketch rig was the only suitable option. Mainsail and mizzen sail include roaches that have never before been seen or used on yachts of this size. More surface area of the sails is exposed up where the wind velocity is greater than it is at the proximity of the water. This led to having sails developing a larger driving force than that of conventional triangular sails. Therefore runners are used in instead of permanent backstays.

This is another first on a boat of this size, made possible via the technology of mast builders Southern Spars.

“Draft is increased to 9.10m by a daggerboard extension. Captive winches and vertical winches are custom made by Alloy Yachts. Under sail she is expected to reach speeds of almost 20 knots in a reach with a true wind speed of 20 knots. Also, with light winds less than 10 knots, she will outperform the existing mega sailing yachts. Under engine power the yacht can reach a maximum speed of 17.5 knots and maintain a cruising speed of 12 knots with an estimated range of over 4000 nm. www.clarityasset.com 8 Luxe Et Al

B/E Aerospace has been shortlisted for the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2014 with their long haul economy seat concept entering the Commercial Cabin Interior category.

The gap between business and economy class has never been so wide. B/E Aerospace’s concept aims to add glamour, prestige and luxury to intercontinental economy class travel. The design re-imagines a benchmark for comfort, living space and customization.

As trade increases between China, the Middle East, Europe and Australia, the demand for intercontinental travel will rise. Airlines with an unrefined main cabin and sophisticated business class create inconsistency in the carrier’s branding. Future forward travel will use economy class seats with optimized space, sumptuous comfort and finishes that harmonize all cabins to create a better experience. www.beaerospace.com

We are delighted to announce that Philippe Renaudeau – Weyves Design have been shortlisted for the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2014, in the Yacht Concept Design over 50 meters category with their project WCH 55.

This 55 meter project is a neoclassical yacht inspire by an artdeco style and timeless theme throughout. For those owners looking for a very exclusive experience, they should feel right at home aboard the WCH 55.

The idea for this project was to come back to the basics of design, respecting the essence of design and finding an adequacy between the shape & function.

The entrances of water are fine, demonstrating a reasonable internal volume and moderate displacement. All these elements contribute to make the WCH 55 an original and perennially fashionable ship, while reducing the cost of operation. www.phr-yacht-design.com/

Tony Castro Yacht Design have been shortlisted for the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2014.

Their project Ecomar 40 will enter the Yacht Concept Design 30-50 meter category.

Tony Castro have developed a super-efficient 40m , 35 Knots performance powerboat design, combining luxury with economy and reasonable speed. This yacht follows the philosophy that less-is-more, simple-is-best. It is intended as a very light but

well built yacht, comfortable, strong and meant for sea going passages.

The systems are designed to be as simple as possible, easy to maintain and complex integrations are to be kept to the absolute minimum.

In order for powering predictions to be realistic a preliminary weight estimate was calculated.

Initial investigations place the vessel at approximately 80 tonnes displacement. www.tonycastroyachts.com Jet Aviation Shortlisted for the IY&A Awards 2014 Jet Aviation has reached the shortlist for the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2014 with their Timeless concept for a V.I.P. private Boeing 787 aircraft interior.

Jet Aviation Design Studio has created a luxurious cabin interior design for a wide-body aircraft.

They took on a design brief to create a timeless, inspirational, feasible aircraft interior design, that would appeal to a wide market audience. To achieve a visualization of what was possible in terms of design not only today, but also in the future, this eyecatching interior was created, using the additional challenge of the new B787 airframe in which to design. The brief was to visualize the most creative use of space, showing the changing use of private aircraft today. Of importance was to show not only the aesthetic beauty of a private aircraft interior, but to also give particular regard to technically feasible design solutions. www.jetaviation.ch

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Diamonds Are Forever, Winner Of The Motor Yacht Over 60 Metres Award

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When a boat takes her name from a James Bond film, it is perfectly logical to deduce that she must belong to John Staluppi. The legendary American shipowner is a long-time fan of the Bond saga and naming his boats after the films has become something of a personal signature.

with small crystal studs. The back-lit central design features on each of the freestanding pieces are highlighted by glittering Swarovski crystals set in a polished chrome and gold-plated surround. The dazzling effect instantaneously brings to mind the name of the boat.

Diamonds Are Forever, winner of the prestigious Motor Yacht over 60 metres Award at The International Yacht and Aviation Awards 2013, undoubtedly bears that signature. However, she may also be seen to supersede her predecessors in the extent to which she embodies a contemporary interpretation of the exclusivity of luxury yachting.

Each deck boasts a sumptuous foyer featuring unique combinations of marble and onyx floor inlays. The walls feature elegant burl wall panels, complemented by gold and silver leaf inlays. Each foyer also showcases the central spiral staircase and the cylindrical glass elevator.

Officially Benetti FB253, Diamonds Are Forever represents a timeless approach to exterior styling, marked out by softly compact shapes and dynamically slim lines. The iconic Italian shipyard’s naval architecture and engineering has produced a balanced combination of classic stylistic details and innovative design solutions.

The stand-out example of this is the motor yacht’s additional top deck, or rather a unique fly bridge located above the sun deck, which forms a remarkable panoramic private deck. This space can be completely cut off from all routes and areas accessible to guests and crew, as it can only be reached via controlled access from the main staircase and the central elevator.

In the light of making Diamonds Are Forever an ultra successful charter yacht, the brief demanded a layout that would provide maximum guest satisfaction in terms of space, services and comfort. As a result, her spacious interior layout comprises two panoramic master suites and four guest staterooms, a guest elevator to all decks, a full beam sky lounge and vast open and shaded deck spaces. She accommodates up to 12 passengers, in addition to housing up to 16 crew members in six snug crew cabins, a comfortable engineer’s cabin and the large captain’s cabin.

The impeccably refined onboard interior scheme, the work of London-based Evan K. Marshall / Usonia V, truly brings Diamonds Are Forever into a class of her own. The completely custom interior utilises only the finest of materials, showcasing the greatest attention to detail and achieving maximum visual impact.

In a departure from typical yacht furnishings, the main pieces of furniture inboard of the windows appear to be free-standing and supported only by mirrored legs embedded

The staterooms feature the same luxurious materials, in addition to beautiful motherof-pearl detailing and custom coloured embossed leathers. The VIP master stateroom is on the main deck in the VIP suite, featuring a split-level layout, his and hers walk-in dressing rooms, an exercise room with adjoining sauna and a beauty salon with massage table. Throughout the interior decorative glass panels and doors are featured, produced by the Dutch company Marieux and inspired by designs produced

by Evan K. Marshall.

The Owners’ master stateroom is on the upper deck in the Owners’ apartment, which occupies half of the upper deck and includes an office suite connected to the sky lounge, a master bathroom with “floating” vanities suspended from mirrored walls, and a dressing room that doubles as an elegant Owners’ foyer or a private study. Demonstrating the very highest level of attention to detail, the styling ensures that every possible Owners’ need has been catered for.

The living area of the sky lounge occupies the full beam of the boat: this space boasts a low bar and a grand piano, again set in mixed tones of Birch burl woods with silver and gold leaf accents. The sky lounge also features four original sculptures of the great Erté, pseudonym of Romain de Tirtoff, the last great master of Art Nouveau and Art Déco. Sculpture is another great passion of Staluppi’s and these limited edition pieces are artfully displayed within the four niched corners of the room.

Boasting a maximum speed of 16 knots and an oceanic range of 4,800 nautical miles at 12 knots, she has proved to be a remarkably successful charter yacht thus far. Moreover, with her sophisticated exterior styling and breathtakingly refined interior, Diamonds Are Forever makes for an undeniably worthy winner of one of the most prestigious yacht awards of the year.

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5 Minutes with Priestman Goode Name: Luke Hawes Company: Priestmangoode Position within company: Director Website: www.priestmangoode.com

What direction do you feel design is moving towards in general terms?

We are seeing increased integration of technology within the design of interior environments. The prominence of smartphones and tablets in the consumer industries means that passengers are looking for the same level of connectivity and flexibility these devices allow them, wherever they are. At Priestmangoode, the majority of our work is in aviation design. One of our focus areas in that industry is working with seat manufacturers and IFE vendors to bridge the gap between products onboard the aircraft and consumer products.

What projects are you currently working on?

All current projects are confidential, but we are working on exciting branding and interior concepts for many of the world’s leading airlines.

A designer’s work is so diverse – how do you manage to hold down a career and a life?

Design is one of those industries where the boundaries between work and life are frequently blurred. It isn’t really a question of managing to hold down either, because they often mutually inform one another.

Name five key themes to consider when approaching design in 2013 and beyond.

1. Sustainability is not just about using less, it’s about using smarter 2. Repair, reuse, recyle 3. Champion local industry 4. Think long term collective benefit, not short term personal gain 5. Is ownership the answer? Share, lend, pass on, explore other possibilities.

If you could offer one piece of advice when it comes to design schemes, what would it be?

Look to local culture for inspiration. Too much design today is gentrified.

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At Priestmangoode, we don’t have a house style, and this enables us to work for different airlines simultaneously, many of them national carriers, such as TAM Airlines,

Turkish Airlines, Thai Airways etc.

In an age where so much design looks the same, we have found that using local culture to inform a scheme can offer great competitive advantage.

How important are The International Yacht and Aviation Awards as recognition of talent and achievement?

The International Yacht and Aviation Awards provide a benchmark of design excellence in luxury yacht and aviation design. We are delighted to have been shortlisted for the 2013 awards with our First Class cabin design for TAM Airlines.

How do you relax?

Golf with family and friends, ideally when the sun is shining!

What are your aims and goals for the next twelve months?

We opened our first overseas office last year in Qingdao, China.

There is great market potential for us, particularly within the aviation industry, to help companies use design to improve efficiency and gain competitive advantage.

We are looking forward to increasing our presence in that market.

Final thoughts; tell us a little more about yourself Car: A long black Mercedes Favourite place to travel: Where I proposed to my wife Favourite hotel/ restaurant/ bar: The Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok Place that gives you the most energy: Wherever I am when I get the next good idea Place that enables you to totally relax: The first tee Favourite food and drink: Sushi & Sashimi followed by Steak & Chips with a full-bodied red

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M/Y Vicky, Winner Of The Yacht Interior Design Award

by H2 Yacht Design

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“Originality, quality, value”. These are the words Jonny Horsfield, owner and design director of H2 Yacht Design, used when asked which key themes to consider when approaching design in 2013 and beyond.

Established in London in the UK in early 1994, H2 have since built an enviable reputation for being the refit design experts amongst the yacht community and are now also involved in exclusive residential projects.

With Jonny’s key themes in mind, we talked to the owner and design director to find out more about H2 Yacht design’s most recent project, ‘M/Y VICKY’.

Handed over to H2 in July 2012 after a 2.5 year build, Jonny tells us how “The existing design was very classic and too conservative as the client was looking for a more modern, sleek look, along with some very unique interior features”. Further to this, we learn more about both the interior and exterior design of ‘M/Y VICKY’.

72.6 meter Vicky was developed based on her sister Talisman’s well-proven platform in terms of hull and performance, but superstructure is specifically designed for the owner from scratch. “The owners’ requirements were for a multi-functioning yacht, with a definite wow factor combined with total dedication to him and his guests comfort and facilities”, says Jonny.

The idea was to create very large entertainment areas and a master suite with increased ceiling heights, which cannot be easily found on most existing yachts of this size. The end result was the recreational Spa area over a 100 square meters, an owner’s suite about 110 square meters, VIP cabins with over 2.5 meter high ceilings and the main saloon featuring the atrium with 6 meter ceiling height. “Being only a three deck yacht allows for a sleeker look as well as an extremely large sundeck which was the main requirement from the owner”, Jonny tells us.

With this idea in mind a very large sundeck, having an overall open length of 35 meters was also provided, giving the possibility to the guests for enjoying a large heated Jacuzzi/pool decorated with mosaics.

The yard worked out a new fore deck arrangement to accommodate a helicopter landing platform by raising the bulwark profile; a working area provided with catwalks to walk around the floating tender bays, and also a mooring deck with an enormous bosun’s store below, which were also all aesthetically pleasing at the end.

The hull lines, which were also used on the sister vessel, once again resulted in a fuel efficient, fast and extremely sea worthy yacht. Although her increased gross tonnage, with over 200,000 liter fuel capacity a range of over 7000 miles is still achievable and

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over 5000 miles at 15-knot cruising speed.

During sea trials Vicky achieved a maximum speed of 17,8 knots. A further improvement compared to her sister was the additional electrical power increase of 200 kilowatts by the fourth generator.

Two tier engine rooms were already carefully designed by arrangements of platforms over the main engines creating a spacious service area and a large control room directly connected the air conditioned workshop with a separate sound proof generator room with cooling units. Following feedbacks from her sister, now this layout is filtered to an arrangement proving better accessibility and less piping all around.

When we asked Jonny more about the interior design of the yacht, he told us in detail about what he calls the “three distinct features”. The first is the full width owner’s suite behind the bridge with its fixed balconies port and starboard, giving a “stunning vista as well as total privacy”.

These fixed balconies are a unique H2 design feature. Jonny describes the style of this as, “rich and quite classic with walnut and leather panelling but the furniture is modern and eclectic. The bathroom is an explosion of back lit blue and white onyx”.

The second feature is the double height main salon. Whilst this meant losing some floor area above, it was a feature the client wanted from the very beginning, and Jonny describes the end result as a giving a “comforting” light “with the overall feeling of height and space simply unique in a yacht of this size”.

The third unique feature Jonny tells us about is the spa area on the lower deck, something Jonny describes as “brave” since on the sister ship this housed four good sized guest cabins. “The style is unashamedly Asian, with teak and limestone giving a warm and tranquil area.”

In summary, 72.6 meter Vicky has a modern and sleek look expressed by timeless lines, with spacious atmosphere inside, still having all major features of yard’s proven hull design by being fuel efficient and seaworthy.

“Overall”, says Jonny, “I feel proud that we have produced a distinctive yet timeless design with unique feature of owners balconies integrated into the superstructure”. design by being fuel efficient and seaworthy.

Jonny is currently working on two 120m projects, an 80m at Blohm and Voss shipyard, a 73m at Nobiskrug, and a 45m and 50m at Bilgin yachts in Turkey. With multiple projects on the go, we asked Jonny how he manages to hold down a career and a life.

To this he replied, “For me my work is 75% of my life anyway and it’s a fun and diverse job!”

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Pearl 75, Winner Of The Power Boat Under 25 Metres Award

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Winner in the ‘Power Boat under 25 metres’ category at the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2013, Pearl Motor Yachts’ latest flagship, Pearl 75, breaks new ground.

Reflecting the owner’s needs and desires, the Pearl 75 brings together sumptuous space, luxurious styling, impressive manoeuvrability, a class beating flybridge, a jet ski garage and a hydraulic bathing platform. Laden with a host of unique features, the Pearl 75 offers outstanding levels of comfort, craftsmanship, innovation and style.

Iain Smallridge, Managing Director of Pearl Motor Yachts, comments, “with a unique propulsion system, a unique interior design and host of unique features, we have created a yacht that sets us apart from our competitors. This award win, which we hope is the first of many, clearly establishes our reputation as the yacht builder that thinks beyond the standard.”

The Pearl name has become synonymous with luxurious comfort and exhilarating performance. With the first yacht launched in 1998, Pearl Motor Yachts’ interior designers and skilled craftsmen combine the finest materials and the most intelligent features to create hand-crafted yachts of the very finest quality. It is this unique synergy that has earned Pearl an enviable reputation as a first class builder of a range of multistateroom luxury motor yachts.

This winning project was a special collaboration with renowned yacht designer Bill Dixon and award-winning Interior Designer Kelly Hoppen MBE. Dixon Yacht Design, one of the world’s leading yacht design studios, have been proudly working with Pearl Motor Yachts for nearly ten years, including collaborations on both the Pearl 50 and the Pearl 60 previously.

One of the most celebrated designers in the industry, Kelly Hoppen was made an MBE in 2009 for her services to Interior Design.

With 37 years experience at the forefront of the industry, publishers and businesses continually seek Kelly’s unparalleled expertise, allowing her to indulge her entrepreneurial instincts. Kelly’s ever-evolving style is underpinned by a subtly coordinated fusion of East meets West; clean lines and neutral tones, blended with charming warmth and sumptuous opulence, a style which is evident in the design of Pearl 75.

The brief was to design a yacht that was totally unique to the market in order to redefine Pearl’s position at the forefront of innovative yacht design. The brief included a unique propulsion system, an exclusive interior design and a host of unique features in order to create more space than any of its competitors.

The new Pearl 75 is the largest of the Pearl fleet, offering owners 4 luxuriously appointed staterooms and a unique open plan galley, lower helm and seating area sheltered under a conservatory-style glass roof. The technical systems of the boat are also stateof-the-art as you would expect. Externally a Jet Ski garage and a hydraulic bathing platform mean owners can carry a jet ski and tender without the need to take up valuable flybridge space.

Iain explains, “the Pearl 75 brings new levels of style and sophistication to this sector of the motor yacht market. Bill Dixon’s sleek external lines perfectly complement Kelly Hoppen’s classy, contemporary interior design. Externally the huge flybridge remains free of clutter thanks to the clever design which incorporates a garage and hydraulic platform. The interior instills a feeling of sanctuary underpinned by Kelly’s East meets West philosophy. Kelly’s design ethos of balance, sophisticated use of texture and trademark neutral colour scheme is therefore featured throughout the Pearl 75.”

The Pearl 75 also boasts the ZF series 4000 pod-drive propulsion system incorporating joystick control technology. This offers the owner joystick manoeuvrability and the option of operating the yacht without crew if preferred. Powered by twin MTU 1250 HPs engines, the Pearl 75 can navigate comfortably at a cruising speed of 25 knots and a top speed of 30 knots. With its gracious exterior lines, luxurious interior style and technological innovations, both Pearl Motor Yachts and Kelly Hoppen are extremely proud to be able to launch a vessel that really is ground-breaking.

Commenting on the win, Kelly remarks, “winning this prestigious award is an incredible honour. It is a testament to the fact that we have created a unique and class-leading interior that not only mirrors Pearl’s unrivalled quality and exhilarating performance, but also reaffirms their position at the forefront of innovative yacht design.”

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