New boats: classic, submarine and ocean cruiser

Frers 59 - a tribute to classic yachts

The creation of the 59-meter ketch was carried out by the Vitters shipyard according to the project of the famous shipbuilder Herman Frers. Like Herman's other boats, Frers is a two-masted ketch inspired by classic yachts.

However, some continuity in the external design did not prevent the installation of modern sails and a number of additional devices for fast and comfortable sailing.

The salon can be accessed from two places on deck - one entrance is located closer to the bow and is intended for the crew, the second is aft with direct access to the master cabin. In addition to the master cabin, there are four double cabins on board. 

The ketch has two rudders and a hydraulic lifting keel. The total sail area is 1,650 m2. The sails are controlled by hydraulics and the corresponding control panels. There is also room below deck for a 7m Xtender tender.

Hybrid submarine and superyacht

Not so long ago we talked about submarine Nautilus. The very concept of the boat was shown at the end of last year. Who would have thought that U-Boat Worx, which presented the concept, would continue to develop it!

U-Boat Worx manufactures private and commercial submersibles. The company already has models that are being produced. However, Nautilus has been something of a hype since its announcement. But today the company is demonstrating an increasing readiness to implement its interesting project.  

Previously, we only had the concepts of the hull itself, now the company continues to stir up interest in the Nautilus and showed preliminary concepts of the boat's innards.

To create the interior of the future submarine, U-Boat Worx teamed up with design company Officina Armare. The layout can be changed at the request of the customer. The standard layout of the Nautilus includes a spacious saloon with a dining area, a full galley, an owner's suite with a private bathroom (you can't call this room a bathroom), four guest cabins and several more cabins for crew members.

Among the features of the submarine is a giant observation room. Through the viewing port you can look at the inhabitants of the deep sea. The interior decoration is somewhat reminiscent of retro-futuristic motifs with a slight touch of art deco.

In addition, there will be a full-fledged living room on the bow deck, which is perfect for a pleasant pastime. Also on Nautilus is a modern gym, which will be equipped with the latest technology, a bar, a lounge area and a jacuzzi. 

U-Boat Worx says the new 37m supersub will be launched within the next 30 months.

Swan 128 

Swan 128 belongs to the Maxi range of the Finnish shipyard Nautor's Swan. She was introduced at last year's boat show in Monaco. Today the Swan 128 is the shipyard's second largest yacht. The creation of the boat began relatively recently.

Interestingly, the Swan 128 is another boat designed by Herman Frers. Exterior design by Lucio Micheletti and interior design by Misa Poggi.

One of the main features of the new yacht was the choice of material for the hull. Swan 128 will be made entirely of carbon. The yacht is positioned as an ocean cruiser. According to the study of driving performance and aerodynamics of a three-dimensional model of the boat, the Swan 128 will be able to reach up to 18 knots. The keel of the yacht is telescopic and has a length of up to 6.2 meters, as well as twin rudders.

The master cabin with a private bathroom occupies the entire bow of the Swan 128. In addition to the master cabin, there are two more double and two single cabins. Yacht transom folding. The launch of the yacht is scheduled for 2025.

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21.04.2023