Five years since shipping industry billionaire Anto Marden commissioned
the construction of the Adastra Superyacht the modern marvel has
recently taken the crown for “Most Innovative Design” at the 2013 World
Superyacht Awards. Designer John Shuttleworth
chose a trimaran shape in which the boat features multiple hulls with a
main hull in the middle and two smaller outrigger hulls at its side.
This one just so happens to be the second largest of its kind, but the
only that can be controlled by an iPad miles away from the actual
vessel. Measurements taken during sea trials show that its fuel
consumption at 10.5 knots can respectfully reach as low as 17 liters per
hour when carrying 10% fuel and water. Its slender hulls and
streamlined exterior allow the Adastra to travel faster in the open
ocean. At 17 knots the Adastra has a 4,000 mile range to comfortably
cross both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans at hi-speeds. Furthermore,
the deck and superstructure is constructed from carbon fiber with Nomex
honeycomb core while the hull is a glass/Kevlar foam sandwich as the
interior offers lightweight oak cabinetry and honeycomb panels. To
further reduce weight Shuttleworth specifically incorporated carbon
fiber hatches, toilets, port lights and ladders. If you happen to be
traveling by sea in or around Indonesia any time soon, you may spot the
Adastra Superyacht as Marden will likely be traveling between the pair
of islands he owns in the region. (hypebeast)
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