Dutch boatbuilder Holterman Shipyard has launched the first X78 Fly, named Brute, ahead of her delivery to a "highly experienced owner".
The 23.9-metre superyacht is the latest addition to the shipyard's X-Treme series and has been designed for warm-weather cruises in "Dutch canals and northern waters".
"The first X-78 is a statement that the Xtreme series, which launched to universal acclaim with the award-winning X-105 Lady Fleur in 2022, is not a one-trick pony but rather a growing stable of thoroughbred luxury cruisers," said a spokesperson for the shipyard.
Her low profile and generous hull are owed to Bernd Weel Design, who has also adapted the X-Treme 78 Sport's superstructure glazing to accommodate the eponymous flybridge.
Accommodation includes a full-beam master cabin amidships, two twin VIP cabins and a guest cabin forward. Floor heating is also incorporated throughout the vessel. Aligned with previous X-Treme models, Brute's interiors are crafted from "solid wood". Renderings reveal a pared-back Art Deco aesthetic, incorporating a cream and champagne colour scheme and LED ceiling panels that resemble a starry sky.
Brute's epicentre is her flybridge, designed with a pair of fold-down wings that arch out over the walk-around main deck and "emphasise the yacht's beam". It is also an important convivial area, fitted with a wet bar and able to accommodate up to 12 guests. Al fresco drinks can either be enjoyed in the shade, thanks to the model's hardtop, or in the sunshine via an electrically operated, sliding canvas roof.
"One of the features I really love are the chaises longues flanking the helm station," added Bernd Weel. "These are perfect for lounging when your partner is controlling the yacht during a cruise and give a very social connection. The captain doesn’t have to be alone, and still enjoys a free and unobstructed view forward."
To encourage "peaceful contemplation of the ocean", the studio also added a solid bench on the hatch, directly located at the swim platform.
Technical features include a hydraulically operated aluminium platform at the stern (capable of lifting a tender of up to 1000kg), Volvo-Penta dynamic positioning and a thermal FLIR camera in the engine room for system monitoring.
Brute is capable of a maximum speed in excess of 26 knots.
This follows the delivery of the first X-Treme 78 Sport model, Miramar, last year.
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