DESIGN NAME: Curvelle quaranta
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Luxury Power Catamaran Superyacht
INSPIRATION: Inspired by the successful integration of passenger catamarans in the commercial ferry market and our quest to make a power catamaran look more attractive than a monohull yacht.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A thirty four meter luxury power catamaran yacht with a nine meter beam and four decks
Developed by CURVELLE, built in Istanbul, Turkey in 2013 and delivered to its owner in May 2013
Largest carbon hybrid composite motor yacht catamaran ever constructed in the world.
First superyacht with an entirely flexible guest stateroom layout and a choice of over twenty configurations out of the six guest staterooms that can be changed on a moment’s notice. Depending on the size of the cruising party, the accommodation configuration can be adapted as needed. Thus when a party of twelve guests come on board, there is a choice of double or twin staterooms. Or when for example a smaller party of say three couples come on board, it is possible to annex staterooms to each other in order to create a full suite with his and hers bathrooms. The crew and guests each have their own decks. This gives privacy for all. http://curvelle.com/media/videos/
First superyacht under 50m LOA that features over three square meters of window surface in each guest stateroom area. The six guest staterooms are all located on the main deck and each feature huge windows in both the staterooms and bathrooms. Privacy is obtained through tints.
First superyacht under 35m LOA with a hydraulic platform that can lift a tender loaded with guests from the water to the main deck. The platform with a three ton lifting capacity can also lift a two person minisub or a car. This platform is a very desirable entertainment area that brings people in closer contact with the sea. It is flexible as a lifting platform for equipment and great for use as a beach. http://curvelle.com/media/videos/
Entirely built in Istanbul based on a cluster yard principle with the access and budget to partner with the best subcontractors. Winner of multiple awards for practical innovation; design and value for money. Over 150 pages of editorial has been dedicated about the Curvelle quaranta in the global nautical press since her launch in 2013.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The Curvelle quaranta can be operated as a private or commercial yacht. It has the RINA + MCA certification for unrestricted range and cruise with paid guests anywhere in the world.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project took 18 months to design with participation from designers in the UK, Australia, Italy and Turkey. It took 22 months to build in Istanbul, Turkey.
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Largest carbon hybrid composite motor yacht catamaran ever constructed in the world.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Length over all 34m
Beam 9m
Draft 2.35m
Speed 21 knots
Range 3000 nm
2x1900 HP Caterpillar marine diesel engines
Classed by RINA as a commercial yacht with unrestricted range and MCA
TAGS: curvelle, catamaran, yacht, quaranta, boat, fractional ownership, carbon hybrid
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Over 350 original 3D renders and 13 scale models were made before the final shape of the exterior was decided upon.
CHALLENGE: To sculpt a box shape into a beautiful and functional yacht.
ADDED DATE: 2014-02-28 09:34:47
TEAM MEMBERS (7) : Luuk V. van Zanten, Mauro Giamboi, Mehmet Yurdakul, Sertact Serbest, Andrew Tuite, Cem Tuncyurek and Alex Isaac
IMAGE CREDITS: Curvelle quaranta design team, 2013.
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