Style -- 24 days ago
Words: Violet
Described by Boat International as “one of the world’s most amazing super yachts, that could spell the future for efficient long range cruising”, the striking 42.5m Trimaran Adastra is a sight for sweet eyes.
Looking like a side car to one of the futuristic space ships off Star Trek, it is hard to find the words to describe the superyacht’s design other than ‘sleek’ and ‘sharp’ which, in our mind, makes it perfect for any gent looking to be one of these characteristics.
Enough of the wishy washy stuff, it’s time to get down to the gritty details: luxurious accommodation: tick. Innovative design and state-of-the-art finishes: tick, tick. Low fuel consumption: tick (to be precise, 10.5 knots is as low as 17 litres per hour when carrying 10% fuel and water. At cruising load she uses just 25 litres per hour therefore on delivery trips her range is 10,000 miles starting with 30,000 litres of fuel).
The deck and superstructure is constructed from carbon fibre with Nomex honeycomb core, the hull is glass and the interior is constructed from light weight oak cabinetry using honeycomb panels. Virtually every aspect of the boat is custom built. This includes carbon fibre hatches, loos, portlights and ladders, which are all built specifically for the vessel – and that’s just the exterior.
For those lucky enough to get the chance to set sight on it, on the interior you’ll find that the Adastra’s 16 metre beam creates a spacious saloon area on the main deck which offers superb views through a panoramic window and accommodates a lounge area, dining table and navigation station. A forward facing door through the saloon window gives easy access to a large sunbed on the foredeck. The aft deck has a sofa and bar area to port and a dining area to starboard.
Below deck the area has been split into two with a full-width master cabin located aft with access from the deck saloon, and two further guest cabins, as well as accommodation for the crew (thank goodness).
It’s no surprise the Adastra won “Most Innovative Design” at the 2013 World Superyacht Awards this year. We’ll welcome an invitation on board any day!
For more inforamtion visit john-shuttleworth.com
By Emma Corbett
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