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Royal Huisman – World’s largest true sportfsh yacht
On 11 March, the hull of the 52m luxury sport fsh yacht was turned at Royal Huisman’s newbuild headquarters in Vollenhove.
Technical Specifcations
Type
Sport Fish Yacht Length overall 52m Design and naval architecture Vripack Yacht Design Builder Royal Huisman Hull & superstructure Alustar® aluminium
World’s largest true sport fsh yacht
Last year, Vripack Yacht Design and Royal Huisman unveiled the overall looks of their magnifcent new Project 406 for the frst time. This groundbreaking creation will be, by some distance, the largest, most luxurious and individual true sport fsh yacht in the world.
Vripack Yacht Design is responsible for the exterior and interior design and naval architecture of this highly prestigious project, in close collaboration with Royal Huisman –considered to be the only shipyard capable of the engineering and production of this unique superyacht. The project is managed by Aqua Marine representing the Owner’s team, working closely with Bush & Noble and Hampshire Marine as technical managers in a close collaboration to deliver an exceptional project.
Sport fshing in style
The yacht’s purposeful lines sweep dramatically af from her distinctive long and sleek bow, through six towering decks to the stylish downward arc of her stern profle. Here is a unique vessel that efortlessly blends the ultimate sports fshing experience with genuine superyacht scale, comfort, and refnement. Where else in superyachting might you fnd a sky lounge that ofers the extraordinary ‘theatre’ of spectacular fsh catches by day and the relaxed ambience and stunning outlook of a boutique hotel penthouse by night? Project 406 will be immaculately and extensively ftted out - both for high end sport fshing and for luxurious living. Her Alustar® aluminium hull and superstructure ofer strength and resilience as well as lighter weight that facilitates smooth and efcient passages from berth to fshing grounds. >>
Vripack Yacht Design is responsible for the exterior and interior design and naval architecture of project 406.
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Solving fresh engineering challenges
Sport fshing has attracted many new owners in recent decades, with larger boats growing to around 30m in length and a handful exceeding 40m. Against this backdrop, Project 406’s 52m is a serious step up, involving signifcant design and engineering challenges for her designers and builders at Vripack and Royal Huisman. It is, of course, a challenge that both are keen to take on. Royal Huisman CEO Jan Timmerman comments, “It is well known that the Royal Huisman team likes nothing better than the opportunity to solve fresh engineering challenges – especially if they come in the shape of a unique project concept. The world’s frst true sport fsh superyacht is a very exciting order and we are delighted to be unveiling it. It is good to know that our reputation as the home of the world’s fnest sailing yachts is now expanding to embrace the world’s most distinctive motor yachts.”
Sport fshing success requires passion, experience, and know-how as well as sophisticated onboard facilities and equipment. It is a global pursuit, focused on the larger predatory fsh of the open seas, such as swordfsh and marlin, that can be found in tropical waters all around the world. Project 406 will be brilliantly equipped to explore this fascinating seascape more than any sport fsh yacht before her. The characteristic low, uncluttered af cockpit is close to the water for easy access to gear and a clear sight of the catch. Seating immediately above will provide a superb platform to follow the action as it unfolds below.
New milestone
An important milestone in the creation of this truly exceptional superyacht was marked on 11 March of this year when the hull of this 52m luxury sport fsh yacht was turned at Royal Huisman’s newbuild headquarters in Vollenhove, the Netherlands. Spectators were able to appreciate the long, sweeping bow, high bulwarks, and the clear outline of the fshing cockpit – all marking this yacht out as the most serious contender ever to be constructed in the specialist sport fsh category. The project continues to grow into one of the most iconic yachts to ever be built and truly a team efort.
Image courtesy of Vripack Design.
Back to the future?
Royal Huisman’s CEO Jan Timmerman observes a pleasing symmetry in Project 406, “Some have commented that a sport fshing vessel – even one as exceptional as this – seems an unusual excursion for a shipyard best known for its magnifcent ocean-going sailing yachts. But this is not so. Founded in 1884, our shipyard started its journey as a builder of wooden fshing boats and workboats – its core business for decades to follow. The general area where Project 406’s hull was turned, was once the shore of the ‘Zuiderzee’ inland sea, during Huisman’s frst 50 years. On the waters of this sea, Huisman-built fshing craf would operate in all weathers to prove their reliability. Reclaimed land, the Noordoostpolder, now occupies much of that sea area although a canal remains. But that connection with sturdy fshing vessels and the challenges of the sea will always be part of Royal Huisman’s DNA. We are proud and excited to be building a truly unique and exceptional stunning sport fsh yacht that still resonates with the work of the shipyard’s founding fathers.”
