UK studio Humphreys Yacht Design has unveiled H50EXP: a 50-metre explorer yacht designed for self-sufficiency and extended cruising at sea.
Developed in collaboration with interior design firm Mark Whiteley Design and technical development and build consultancy Occam Marine, the concept has been conceived to combine "exceptional" seakeeping and long-range performance with the quality and refinement expected of a full-custom superyacht.
As such, H50EXP features a range of over 5,000 nautical miles at a 12-knot cruising speed (with a top speed of 18 knots) paired with an adaptable onboard arrangement for different lifestyle and operating modes.
Angular lines, extensive, contemporary glazing and a tall mast characterise the concept, while inside offers a "carefully curated" design for a clean, modern and practical finish. A palette of oak, leather and sculptural elements decorates the explorer, which the studio noted is "sympathetic to the marine environment the yacht will explore."
This approach is showcased across the yacht's living areas, including the upper deck lounge, which features a sit-up bar decorated in a textured, sand-like pattern. The same can be seen in the accommodation, which also benefits from bounds of natural light via floor-to-ceiling windows.
Adaptable as both a long-range cruising yacht and a more expedition-focused vessel, H50EXP has been developed to accommodate a broad array of owner requirements without compromising the established platform. Core to this is the yacht's generous aft deck and lazarette, which can be adjusted to host tenders and toys or dining and sunpads, depending on the owner.
The flexibility is just as notable inside, where guest accommodation, crew provision and technical spaces can be tailored to the client. The design can also feature enhanced deck loading and equipment-handling capability, in addition to crane arrangements to suit tender and equipment inventories.
According to the studio, the concept has been developed from knowledge gained through hydrodynamic development, model testing and sea trials - most recently demonstrated by the 50-metre motor yacht Canoa, delivered this year.
Conversations are reportedly already underway with selected shipyards to support the project's next stage of development.
Earlier this year, Humphreys Yacht Design lifted the lid on the flagship of its new "next-gen" Fast-Transit explorer yacht series.
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