Royal Huisman reveals 85m Project 410

Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman has revealed Project 410, an 85-metre (280-foot) sailing yacht. A very experienced owner, the client sought to create a cutting-edge project that would be head-turning, arresting, and iconic, with all the safety features, comforts, and luxury of a mega yacht.

Frers Design and Wetzels Brown teamed up to present the concept, that was selected by the owner, to meet the challenging brief. Mani Frers created an innovative sloop with a revolutionary combination of naval architecture, clever use of space and structures, and stunning exterior design, while Gill Brown’s thrilling and unique interiors ‘transport’ her guests into a new world.

Project 410 will be a true sailor’s yacht, ready to sail in a matter of minutes and capable of sailing very fast, and in comfort. Even in light airs, she will have an impressive ability to build and increase apparent wind speed.

An eco-friendly project too, she will have structural recyclability, incorporating green energy, quiet operation, and silent mode sailing. Wherever possible, the yacht should employ recycled materials, or simple, low-impact materials, crafted to create exceptional effects. The sustainability objective will be met in a variety of ways.

The innovative technology Royal Huisman will use on Project 410 qualifies for the new Lloyd’s Hybrid Power certificate as the yacht will be capable of regenerating energy during sailing. A huge two-megawatt battery bank facilitates silent and fumeless propulsion and ensures ultimate comfort with maximum redundancy and sustainability.

The massive carbon mast, boom, and integrated sailing system will be designed and produced by Royal Huisman’s sister company, Rondal. Project 410 will be constructed in aluminium at Royal Huisman’s newbuild facilities in Vollenhove.

Peter Naeyé, CCO at Royal Huisman, said, “It is an extraordinary honour to be entrusted with a project of such scale, ambition, and technical sophistication. This unique Project 410 perfectly reflects ‘who we are and what we do’ at Royal Huisman. A true performance superyacht with supersized dimensions, and full of technical innovations. This project is already iconic in every aspect and will be built by the finest craftsmen in the world in full collaboration with her talented designers. We're all going to enjoy the realisation of bespoke excellence embraced with ‘new world’ technology.”

For more information, visit Royal Huisman.

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