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Design prize won by judel/vrolijk’s WallyCento Yacht HAMILTON at World Superyacht Awards 2013

May 29, 2013

Designed by Bremerhaven-based judel/vrolijk & co., the WallyCento yacht Hamilton has received the Neptune Special Award at the Boat International Magazine’s World Superyacht Awards 2013. At a magnificent ceremony in the Turkish port of Istanbul, the 30-metre maxi sailing yacht Hamilton was recognized by an international jury for her excellent performance.

WallyCento luxury yacht Hamilton designed by judelvrolijk - Image by RolexCarlo Borlenghi

WallyCento luxury yacht Hamilton designed by judel/vrolijk - Image by Rolex/Carlo Borlenghi

judel/vrolijk, as a member of the working group DEUTSCHE YACHTEN – Superyachts Germany, designed the world’s first yacht to be built in accordance with the new Wally Cento box rule prescribing narrow specifications as the basis for a Wally racing class.

“The idea behind the Wally Cento formula is for 100-foot yachts which are more or less the same and which pursue two aims. They are intended to be used for cruising but also as racing yachts. They should however come out of this compromise with the highest possible performance potential”, explains renowned yacht designer Rolf Vrolijk from the design office. Hamilton was commissioned by British businessman Charles Dunstone and built in 15 months at Green Marine in England. She was launched in 2012.

The luxury ocean yacht Hamilton fulfills an extreme concept. Because all the trim systems and operations are push-button controlled, theoretically, Hamilton can be handled by a small family crew or even a single-hander. Under racing conditions, however, she is sailed by a crew of 27.

30m luxury yacht Hamilton - interior

30m luxury yacht Hamilton - Interior

Her 640 m2 of sail on the wind and 970 m2 gennaker downwind accelerate the Wally Cento to over 25 knots thanks to her ultra-lightweight construction using the latest carbon fibre technology (Nomex honeycomb). In fact 29 tonnes of her total weight of just under 50 tonnes hang as ballast in the lifting keel (draught 4.5 to 6.2 metres), giving her the weight ratio of a thoroughbred racing yacht.

The „Hamilton“ is part of Monaco-based Luca Bassani’s Wally family. In cruising mode, she offers space for a paid crew and eight guests, who, as is customary in Wally yachts, lack for nothing on board. Air conditioning, an ice dispenser and an espresso machine, plus a hifi system that would not be out of place in a recording studio – these are just some of the features to keep any owner perfectly happy.

The very finest navigation systems and electronics plus an exclusive interior to plans by Design Unlimited are of course standard in this class. Meanwhile a second Wally Cento superyacht Magic Carpet³ has already been delivered to her owner Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones, also British.

Full 2013 order book for Southern Spars

May 23, 2013

The 2013 order book of Southern Spars is full of projects, including four America’s Cup AC72 wing sails, up to ten Volvo 65’ One Design rigs, multiple superyacht rigs, as well as a new era of Grand Prix racing rigs. All of these demonstrate that Southern Spars is leading the way with design, technology and manufacturing of composite spars and rigging.

One of the 2013 Southern Spars projects - WallyCento superyacht Magic Carpet 3 - Photo by J. Renedo

One of the 2013 Southern Spars projects - WallyCento superyacht Magic Carpet 3 - Photo by J. Renedo

“This year we’ve been busy producing the AC72 wings for Emirates Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa Challenge,” says Richard Lott, Southern Spars’ managing director. “At present, the Volvo 65’ One Design rigs and numerous superyacht projects ranging from 30 to 90 metres are moving through our Custom Projects facility in Auckland, New Zealand.”

Lott and Southern Spars director and co-founder Mark Hauser believe the yachting sector appears to have pushed through the hump of the global financial crisis. “It’s great to see the marine industry slowly recovering,” says Lott. “With the America’s Cup ramping up with a new era of racing in the exceptional AC72 foiling catamarans and the Volvo Ocean Race taking a new turn into One Design, we’ve seen grand prix racing teams coming back in full force as they gear up for the 2013/14 busy regatta calendar. There are exciting times ahead for Southern Spars and clients around the world.”

Hauser adds: “Southern Spars was founded on the backbone of this Grand Prix yacht racing with one of our first major projects resulting in Sir Peter Blake’s Steinlager II winning all six legs of the Whitbread Round the World Race – that’s a record yet to be trumped. Since then the team at Southern Spars has pursued a passion for excellence, building and supplying the world’s finest carbon spars and rigging.”

Other significant projects delivered by Southern Spars in 2013 include the recently-launched WallyCento superyacht Magic Carpet 3 and the Mills 72’ yacht Alegre.

Hauser says: “Both Magic Carpet 3 and Alegre sport the latest high performance technology from Southern Spars, with high modulus Thin Ply Technology (TPT) throughout. Both masts have all the bells and whistles from internal tangs through to the latest Top-Lok (locking mainsail car for square top sails), racing booms with nomex honey cone cores and EC6 carbon continuous rigging.”

Developed by Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design with the exterior styling and interiors by Wally, sailing yacht Magic Carpet 3 fully exploits the WallyCento box-rule to create a fast, seaworthy cruiser-racer that benefits from the latest performance technology while respecting the Wally spirit. Magic Carpet 3 is the second WallyCento be launched to date; Southern Spars also supplied the rig package for the 30m WallyCento superyacht Hamilton which won the first Superyacht Cup Cowes regatta after just five days of sailing since her launching in July 2012.

A stunning performance also marked the debut for Magic Carpet 3 – just two weeks after her launch, she competed in Gaastra Palmavela regatta (Mallorca, 1-5 May) out-matching competitors in all races in real time and crossing the finish lines between five and 20 minutes ahead of the closest competitor.

Magic Carpet 3 yacht’s owner and helmsman Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones commented: “I’m highly satisfied with the outcome of this ground-breaking project. Magic Carpet 3 is precisely what I wanted and expected her to be, totally fulfilling my goals and briefs – fast, beautiful, comfortable, technologically-advanced, and easy to sail.”

Presently, Andy Soriano’s brand-new sailing yacht Alegre is getting ready for her busy regatta season in Valencia, Spain. With her Southern Spars rig package stepped and tuned, the 72-footer, designed by Mark Mills and built at Longitud Cero, has successfully completed her maiden sea trials.

Alegre yacht’s owner’s representative Dave Williams comments: “We are very happy with the new Southern Spars rig and rigging package. It is exactly what we expected and the Southern team have done an excellent job.”

Hauser adds: “For the team at Southern Spars, it was great to get back into the mini maxi game after a little downturn in this market. We’re delighted to hear we have yet another happy customer.

“We are also pleased to announce that we have recently received orders from three of the world’s most high profile racing teams: Ichiban (newly-designed Carkeek 65’), superyacht Wild Oats XI and Loyal (ex-Speedboat).

“This year’s Sydney to Hobart will be one to watch, with all three going head-to-head with their newly-stepped, fully-specified Southern Spars rig and rigging packages.

“The positive feedback we have from Americas Cup teams, grand prix race teams and superyacht owners about why they choose to work with Southern Spars means a great deal to everyone in the company. We continually strive to be at the forefront of the world’s mast and rigging industry in terms of design, technology, manufacture, safety and performance.”

World Superyacht Award 2013 for WallyCento luxury yacht HAMILTON designed by Design Unlimited

May 10, 2013

The spectacular 30-metre WallyCento luxury yacht Hamilton added another award to her growing collection earlier this week, when she won a judges’ special award for performance, in the Sailing Yacht 30-39m category, at the 2013 World Superyacht Awards. The styling as well as lovely interior, both by Design Unlimited, played an important role in Hamilton yacht’s receiving the recognition of the international jury, tasked with choosing the winners.

WallyCento luxury yacht Hamilton designed by Design Unlimited - Image by RolexCarlo Borlenghi

WallyCento luxury yacht Hamilton designed by Design Unlimited - Image by RolexCarlo Borlenghi

In their citation the judges referred to her ‘comfortable, relaxing interior ambience’ and her ‘premium quality interior’. It was these attributes, combined with her exceptional performance and technical excellence, which led to her being marked out for the special award.

In recent years Design Unlimited has gained a reputation for designing interiors for high performance sailing yachts that deliver all the comforts required for family cruising yet use materials and build techniques that keep the weight to the absolute minimum. The layouts also ensure that they work equally well for racing and family crews, with the necessary facilities for both conveniently yet pleasingly positioned.

30m superyacht Hamilton - Master stateroom

30m superyacht Hamilton - Master stateroom

The attraction of these high quality, high performance ‘cruiser / racers’ in the 20 to 40+ metre range is expected to grow as they offer a dual solution to owners who want to win on the race course and yet enjoy time with friends and family on board their own boats when time permits.

“We’re delighted that Hamilton was awarded this prize and our thanks go out to the judges and all those who worked alongside us to make her such a successful boat,” said Design Unlimited’s Mark Tucker. “Modern materials and build techniques allow us to achieve things that were impossible just a few years ago, but above all it was a pleasure to work with the owner to create an interior that he will enjoy whatever kind of sailing he is doing.”

Below is a choice of the stylish charter yachts with design by Design Unlimited.

Design Unlimited Charter Yacht Images

SY BLISS - Main
SY BLISS - Main
SY BLISS - Salon 1
SY BLISS - Salon 1
SY BLISS - Salon View 2
SY BLISS - Salon View 2
SY BLISS - Salon Lounge
SY BLISS - Salon Lounge
SY BLISS - Salon Dining
SY BLISS - Salon Dining
SY BLISS - Hallway feature
SY BLISS - Hallway feature
More: Design Unlimited Image Gallery

WallyCento Yacht HAMILTON – First Grand Prix Racing Yacht to Receive World Superyacht Award

May 10, 2013

Launched by Green Marine in Summer 2012, the majestic 100ft WallyCento yacht Hamilton has received a coveted Neptune award at the 2013 World Superyacht Awards, presented by Boat International Media in Istanbul earlier this week. Sailing yacht Hamilton was honoured with a Judge’s Special Award for Performance, in the Sailing Yacht 30-39m category. She represents the first contemporary racing yacht to win at the World Superyacht Awards.

WallyCento Yacht Hamilton launched by Green Marine - Image credit YCO

WallyCento Yacht Hamilton launched by Green Marine - Image credit to YCO

The award was the result of Hamilton yacht’s achievement in combining high performance with a comfortable, relaxing interior.  The judges also recognised the exceptional challenge that Green Marine and its partners faced in creating a yacht that was both remarkably light for its size, yet capable of managing enormous loads when in racing trim. They summed up their verdict by saying: “The judges felt that this combination of thoroughbred Grand Prix racer and luxury cruising yacht, with a premium quality interior executed to the highest levels of craftsmanship, was well deserving of a Neptune.”

The award was received at the gala dinner by Marcel Müller, Managing Director of Green Marine, who later said: “We were lucky to undertake this project in partnership with a great team of designers, engineers, project managers and builders for an owner who had a clear vision in mind.

“As well as naval architects judel/vrolijk and interior designers and overall stylists Design Unlimited, I should particularly mention the fantastic contributions from project manager James Stagg who was instrumental in keeping the project on schedule, and Struik & Hamerslag UK who built the beautiful lightweight interior.”

One of the judges at the ceremony was heard to say that yachts like Hamilton were ideal for young, successful businessmen who wanted to own boats of the highest standard that had enough comfort for a weekend trip with family or friends, but at the same time were highly competitive and sexy. Another added that even though Hamilton did not look like a ‘normal’ superyacht, its build quality was to superyacht standards and hence it well deserved a superyacht award.

All-new WallyCento sailing yacht MAGIC CARPET3 makes her debut at Gaastra Palmavela regatta

May 07, 2013

Excellent performance marked the premiere of the all-new WallyCento sailing yacht Magic Carpet3. Just two weeks after her launch, Magic Carpet 3 yacht participated in Gaastra Palmavela regatta, running in Mallorca, from 1-5 May, out-matching all races in real time. She crossed the finish lines between five and 20 minutes ahead of the closest competitor.

WallyCento Yacht Magic Carpet3

WallyCento Yacht Magic Carpet3 competing in the Gaastra Palmavela regatta - Photo credit to Jesus Renedo

“I’m highly satisfied with the outcome of this groundbreaking project, that engaged myself and my team for over two years,“ enthusiastically says the Owner and helmsman Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones. “Magic Carpet3 is precisely what I wanted and expected her to be, totally fulfilling my goals and briefs. She is the natural evolution of my breed of yachts: very fast, beautiful, comfortable, technologically advanced, and easy to sail.”

WallyCento, the new generation of sailing cruisers
Developed by Reichel Pugh naval architects with the exterior styling and interiors by Wally, she fully exploits the WallyCento box-rule to create a fast seaworthy sound cruiser-racer that benefits from the latest performance technology, respecting the Wally spirit.

“Cruising in comfort at the speed of the fastest maxi racer and racing at the highest level of competition is the dream of every passionate yachtsman – says Luca Bassani Antivari, Wally Founder and CEO – WallyCento is the first and only super yacht making this dream come true, and Magic Carpet3 truly reflects this concept.”

“We are thankful to Sir Owen-Jones who actively contributed to the definition and development of the WallyCento box-rule – continues Bassani – and gave Wally the opportunity to produce such an innovative super yacht carrying the unmistakable Wally pedigree.”

Luxury yacht Magic Carpet 3 is a step forward in yachting evolution: she embodies the new generation of high performance sailing cruiser, setting new higher standards in naval architecture, systems, equipments, and construction technology.

“As a truly passionate yachtsman and lover of performance and technology, the starting point of the development of Magic Carpet3, that is my third Wally, was the brief to design the fastest cruiser-racer in the World, with no limitations or other requirements,” explains Sir Owen-Jones. “We selected Reichel Pugh because they have great experience of designing very high performance maxi racers. They successfully interpreted the WallyCento box-rule and produced along with Wally, an explosively fast boat on all points of sail and in all wind conditions.”

Luxury yacht Magic Carpet3 - view from above

Luxury yacht Magic Carpet3 - view from above - Photo credit to Jesus Renedo

Maxi-racer performance
Fully equipped with all the cruising amenities, her performance are closer to those of the fastest maxi racers (only -2% than Esimit) than to those of a traditional Wally 100-footer (10% faster on a windward-leeward course, and 25-30 % faster reaching).

Superyacht Magic Carpet3 is very fast in all conditions: in light air she behaves like a light yacht, in strong air she is so stable and powerful, to resemble an aircraft carrier! She shows incredible acceleration, and after a tack she is back to full speed after just 20 seconds.

During the sea trials in Saint Tropez, Magic Carpet3 yacht exceeded 21.5 knots of speed reaching in 20 knots of true wind speed. In the transfer to Palma de Mallorca, the Captain Danny Gallichan steadily sailed at 18 knots of speed with the small jib only (no mainsail), in 25 knots of true wind!

Sailing yacht Magic Carpet3 is the new “yacht to beat” in the Wally Class circuit as well as in other divisions of the Med regattas, and she will engage epic duels with Hamilton yacht, the first WallyCento that was launched in 2012 and showed the potential of this new type of yachts.

Ultra light displacement
The 100-foot cruiser, Magic Carpet3 yacht, is the epitome of Wally DNA, combining the latest and most advanced technology and design to produce a fast, easy and beautiful yacht. The quality of the construction of WallyEurope, using high/intermediate modulus carbon and female moulds CNC machined to limit the fairing, along with the extreme attention paid to each component and detail throughout all the construction, produced a breakthrough super yacht, very balanced and in perfect trim.

Characterised by the reduced displacement (only 50 tons), she is the lightest cruising yacht of this size ever built: compared to that of the previous 100-foot Wallys like charter yacht Y3K and luxury yacht Indio, the construction weight of Magic Carpet3 is 40 % lighter!

Superyacht Magic Carpet3 at full speed

Superyacht Magic Carpet3 at full speed - Photo credit to Jesus Renedo

Cruising in comfort
As well as being a racing thoroughbred, superyacht Magic Carpet3 is first and foremost a very comfortable cruising super yacht featuring the latest easy-sailing systems, big interior volumes and large open-air living areas.

On deck, the social cockpit seats up to ten guests for formal dining. Large flush areas forward and aft, are fitted with sunpads for relaxing and enjoying life onboard. The twin-helm station is aft the social cockpit, where all the manoeuvres are concentrated enhancing safety for children and guest not involved in sailing.

The self-tacking jib simplifies sail handling with reduced crew when cruising. The teak laid slim coachroof is camouflaged with the rest of the deck, and the two minimal coamings are mother-of-pearl painted.

The colour scheme is a continuation of the previous two Magic Carpets: navy and white, that have become the distinctive mark of this series of yacht.

Down below, the salon with dining and lounge areas plus navigation and office, separates the service area aft from the guest accommodation that includes two double guest cabins with en-suites and the forward owners’ stateroom with ensuite separate head and shower rooms.

The large forepeak serves as an additional crew cabin when cruising, and is converted into sail locker in racing mode. To enhance the cruising capability, the aft lazzarette is equipped with an additional fridge and it increases storage capacity.

The interior style is bright, simple and clean, with teak and maple joinery combined with lacquered white ceiling and sides, and carbon details. The interiors are also built using lightweight construction technology. The overall aesthetics is innovative, elegant and timeless.

Never ending (re)evolution
With Magic Carpet3 yacht, Wally once again is far ahead in yachting development. “What attracts me about Wally is the development of the latest technologies and the continuous R&D to simplify sailing and improve performance, as well the Italian design flair peculiar to Wally that makes these yachts aesthetically unique and very appealing both outside and inside. And we have indeed achieved this result with my new Magic Carpet3,” concludes Sir Owen-Jones.

Main technical specifications of luxury sailing yacht Magic Carpet3:

type WallyCento
year 2013

length o.a. 30.47 m 100’ 0”
beam 7.20 m 23’ 7”
draught 4.40 m 14’ 5” keel up/6.20 m 20’ 4” keel down

displacement 49.95 tons 110,231 lbs
sail area upwind 640 sqm 6,890 sqft
sail area downwind 1,420 sqm 15,285 sqft
sail plan sloop, self tacking &108% jib, square head mainsail
mast height from deck 46.00 m 150’ 11”

accommodation 6 guests + 2/4 crew
owner’s stateroom 1 double bed, en-suite separate shower room and separate head
guest cabin 2 beds, en-suite head and separate shower
guest cabin 2 beds, en-suite head and separate shower
crew cabin 2 pullman beds, en-suite head and shower
crew cabin 2 2 bunks in the forepeak
saloon seats and tables for 10 people, navigation station, office desk

concept & development Wally / Luca Bassani
design Wally / Luca Bassani
naval architecture Reichel Pugh Yacht Design
engineering Reichel Pugh Yacht Design
styling & interior design Wally / Luca Bassani
construction WallyEurope, Italy
classification Germanish Lloyd Structural Design

construction type advanced composites PRE-PREG high / intermediate modulus carbon
deck finish teak & titanium
interior joinery Nomex Core
paint Awlgrip
speed (engine) 11 knots

mast and boom Southern Spars, super/high modulus carbon fiber,
swept back spreaders, V boom
rigging Southern Spars EC6
deck hardware Harken – #10 winches, blocks and tracks/Cariboni jib furler/Magic Trims for main and jib sheets/powered running back stays/main traveller/light weight tensioning devices

sails North Sails
hydraulics Wally Grand Prix light weight package
sail controls Wally push button system
electrical system Wally Grand Prix light weight package

engine WM 350 Hp
propeller retractable

generators 15kW, 50 Hz, 230 V
watermaker Osmosea100 l / hour – 26 US gal / hour
anchor windlass Maxwell

navigation & comm B&G H3000 WTP3
auto pilot B&G
GPS Hemisphere

air conditioning Frigomar 45,000 BTU
refrigerator Waeco

fuel 1,500 l – 396 US gallon
fresh water 1,500 l – 396 US gallon

VHF Sailor
3G Netgear
Sitcom Salior Fleet Broadband

entertainment Apple system
TV Samsung

galley Techimpex gas burner with 3 burners and oven, carbon sink, crew mess

Green Marine accepts IY&A award for Hamilton yacht

April 25, 2013

Last Friday saw Marcel Müller, the managing director of top composite boat builder Green Marine, accept the prestigious award for the ‘Best Sailing Yacht 25-40m’ on behalf of the 100ft WallyCento luxury yacht Hamilton at the 2013 International Yacht & Aviation Awards in London, at the  exclusive Connaught Hotel.

Sailing Yacht Hamilton - Photo Gianfranco Forza

Sailing Yacht Hamilton - Photo Gianfranco Forza

Sailing yacht Hamilton currently represents the pinnacle in the design and engineering of supersailing yachts, delivering an outstanding Grand Prix racing experience together with a luxurious interior featuring all the amenities necessary for comfortable family cruising.

As he accepted the award on behalf of all those involved with the design and build of the boat, Marcel Müller paid tribute to Luca Bassani of Wally Yachts, whose inspiration opened the way for this new class, and to the owner of Hamilton yacht who took this vision and assembled a project group capable of delivering a design that is practical and elegant together with the technological solutions that enable it to fulfil its enormous potential.

Hamilton yacht - saloon

Hamilton yacht - saloon

“This was an immensely challenging project that required all those involved to continuously develop new processes and techniques in order to meet the high performance, low weight targets set by the client,” added Marcel afterwards.  “We were fortunate to work with leaders in their respective fields, including naval architect judel/vrolijk, interior designer and exterior stylist Design Unlimited, and Adriana Monk of Monk Design.”

The result is a stunning yacht above deck and below, with powerful yet graceful lines and a spacious, welcoming interior.  Shown to the general public for the first time at last September’s Monaco Yacht Show, she stood out for both her looks and technological accomplishment.

Green Marine is based on the Solent on the south coast of England, and has built more winning composite racing yachts this decade than any other yard.  Its state-of-the-art facility is currently working on a range of new projects including the next generation of Volvo Ocean Race contenders.

WallyCento HAMILTON yacht wins IY&A award

April 22, 2013

The International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2013 saw the beautiful WallyCento 100 HAMILTON yacht win the ‘Sailing Yacht 25-40m category. The  uniqueness of the IY&A Awards, organised by the leading design magazine design et al, lies in the fact that the winners are selected by members of the public via online voting, rather than by more usual panel of judges. The awards ceremony was held last Friday at the Connaught Hotel in London.

Luxury yacht Hamilton - Salon with chart table

Luxury yacht Hamilton - Salon - Image courtesy of Design Unlimited

Luxury sailing yacht Hamilton features interior and exterior styling by Design Unlimited.  The first of the new WallyCento class, she is designed to combine both comfortable cruising and fast, exciting racing.  With that in mind the interior had to be designed and engineered to hit challenging weight targets yet show minimal compromise when it came to amenities and accommodation.

The result is a bright, airy interior using natural tones offset by splashes of colour set alongside carbon fibre elements for dramatic effect.

“We’re delighted that Hamilton has been voted the best new sailing yacht (25-40m) of the past twelve months,” said Design Unlimited’s Mark Tucker.  “We, along with the other partners involved in her design and built, put in a great deal of time and effort to produce a yacht that would fulfil the expectations of her owner, using the latest materials and technology.  We were very pleased with the result, and it’s wonderful to see that the wider public feel the same way.”

New Baltic 108 Yacht WINWIN with interior design by Design Unlimited

April 12, 2013

Design Unlimited has unveiled initial details of the interior design as well as specification for the Baltic 108 sailing yacht WinWin. The beautiful WinWin yacht is a 108ft (33m) composite sailboat, scheduled for completion at Baltic Yachts in early 2014.

Baltic 108 sailing yacht WinWin with interior design by Design Unlimited

Baltic 108 sailing yacht WinWin with interior design by Design Unlimited

With naval architecture by Javier Jaudenes, superyacht WinWin is a high performance cruiser / racer intended to excel at both. The owner of WinWin is an experienced long distance sailor who knows exactly what he wants from the yacht. Notable features include a lifting keel and a retracting glass bulkhead between the deck saloon and cockpit which allows seamless integration between both spaces. Performance is also a key priority, with Mark Tucker and his team at Design Unlimited tasked with keeping overall weight to a minimum.

As the leading interior design studio for yachts of this type, with the WallyCento sailing yacht Hamilton and the refit of the 30.5m charter yacht Leopard 3 two notable projects with a similar brief completed in 2012, Design Unlimited understood the need for an interior that was essentially minimalist yet still with all the comforts required for family cruising.

In response to the owners’ wishes the forward section is mostly taken up by an exceptionally generous master suite comprised of a large, full width cabin with en-suite shower room, and a study and owners’ lounge stretching down the port side complete with desk, three sided settee and ample storage. Facing that across the centreline is a Pullman cabin for the owners to use when passage-making, demonstrating that this yacht is intended for serious sailing.

Baltic 108 Yacht WINWIN - Interior by Design Unlimited

Baltic 108 Yacht WINWIN - Interior by Design Unlimited

The deck saloon of WinWin yacht is a well-proportioned seating and entertaining area with plenty of light, not least as a result of the retracting glass bulkhead that leads out to the cockpit to create a single, dramatic, unified space. Other features of the saloon include a daybed aft on the starboard side and side windows that can be opened.

The aft section of the Baltic 108 superyacht WinWin includes two twin guest cabins each with en-suite, plus a fully-equipped galley, crew mess with navigation station, and two Pullman cabins providing high-quality accommodation for up to four crew.

In keeping with the brief for a light, minimalist finish, the interior uses washed and limed oak veneers for the floors and interior joinery, while lacquered overheads aid in reflecting light throughout. Concealed light panels help maintain the atmosphere of clean simplicity.

Loro Piana, the Italian fabric house long associated with the world of sailing, supplied the fabrics used in the interior, while the linings came from Majilite. The leather upholstery and headboards were supplied by Edelman, and the fittings are by Dornbracht, Hansgrohe and Turnstyle.

Luxury superyacht WinWin - Interior by Design Unlimited

Luxury superyacht WinWin - Interior by Design Unlimited

“WinWin is an uncompromising cruiser/racer designed for owners who intend to spend many hours on board,” said Design Unlimited’s Mark Tucker. “It has been a pleasure to work with owners who have a clear vision of what they wish to achieve and we believe the result is a yacht that is perfect for extended, long-distance cruising as well as exciting racing. We look forward to seeing her afloat.”

Design Umlimited Yachts shortlisted for World Superyacht Awards and IY&A Awards

April 12, 2013

Designed by the prestigious UK design studio Design Unlimited, the Wally 100 sailing yacht Hamilton has been named as a finalist in the Sailing Yacht 30m – 40m size range for the eagerly awaited World Superyacht Awards. The awards ceremony will take place in Turkey in May 2013.

WallyCento luxury yacht Hamilton designed by Design Unlimited - Image by RolexCarlo Borlenghi

WallyCento luxury yacht Hamilton designed by Design Unlimited - Image by Rolex/Carlo Borlenghi

Luxury yacht Hamilton has also been shortlisted in the Sailing Yacht 20-40m Award at the International Yacht and Aviation Awards 2013, the winners of which will be announced on Friday 19 April.

60m mega yacht Ruea 60 concept by Ruea Yachts and Design Unlimited

60m mega yacht Ruea 60 concept by Ruea Yachts and Design Unlimited

Also nominated in the Yacht Concept Category at the International yacht and Aviation Awards 2013 is the Ruea 60M Yacht, a concept developed by the studio in conjunction with Ruea Yachts in Thailand.

Below is a gallery for the superb charter yachts with design by Design Unlimited.

Design Unlimited Charter Yacht Images

SY BLISS - Main
SY BLISS - Main
SY BLISS - Salon 1
SY BLISS - Salon 1
SY BLISS - Salon View 2
SY BLISS - Salon View 2
SY BLISS - Salon Lounge
SY BLISS - Salon Lounge
SY BLISS - Salon Dining
SY BLISS - Salon Dining
SY BLISS - Hallway feature
SY BLISS - Hallway feature
More: Design Unlimited Image Gallery

Green Marine Yacht HAMILTON named as finalist in ShowBoats Design Awards and IY&A Awards

March 25, 2013

Following her success in the Nautical Design Awards earlier this year, the WallyCento yacht Hamilton by Wally Yachts has been shortlisted in two further awards competitions: the ShowBoats Design Awards as well as the International Yacht & Aviation Awards. Luxury sailing yacht Hamilton was constructed by Green Marine and displayed at the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show.

WallyCento luxury yacht Hamilton by Wally Yachts and Green Marine - Image by RolexCarlo Borlenghi

WallyCento luxury yacht Hamilton by Wally Yachts and Green Marine - Image by Rolex/Carlo Borlenghi

In the Showboats Design Awards, the WallyCento luxury yacht Hamilton has made it through to the final round in both the interior design and exterior styling categories. The design work was undertaken by Design Unlimited and made reality by Green Marine’s skilled workforce in association with its specialist suppliers. The awards will be made at a ceremony being held fittingly in Monaco on June 21.

Superyacht Hamilton has also been shortlisted as a finalist in the Sailing Yacht 25-40 metres category of the International Yacht and Aviation Awards. These are awarded via an open voting process, and votes can be cast online. The voting closes on 12 April and the awards will be presented at the Dorchester Hotel, London on 19 April.

30m superyacht Hamilton - Master Stateroom

30m superyacht Hamilton - Master Stateroom Photo credit: Justin Ratcliffe

The Green Marine’s thanks go to naval architects judel/vrolijk, interior and exterior stylists Design Unlimited, and Monk Design for together designing the innovative and graceful yacht Hamilton.

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