Malaysian yacht builder Palm Beach Motor Yachts has launched its new 27.6-metre flagship model, known as Palm Beach 85 (PB85). The yard's "largest and most ambitious" project to date, the PB85 is the first 24-metre-plus model in its portfolio and shadows the current flagship, the PB70, by six metres.
A statement from the yard said: "Entering the superyacht realm is a natural progression for Palm Beach Motor Yachts, the acclaimed builder established by ocean-racing champion and performance yacht builder, Mark Richards. The PB85 is designed to surpass all industry standards in luxury, onboard comfort and performance, elevating the brand's custom offerings to a new level."
A key focus of the PB85 is comfortable crew well-being, with spacious living quarters as well as well-appointed living areas. The main deck is characterised by a convenient and sociable single-level living and entertaining space, including the saloon, which stretches from the forward helm station to the covered cockpit. Meanwhile, a generous aft deck offers exceptional views and easy access to the water.
Located amidships, the full-beam owner's stateroom boasts a king-size bed, en suite bathroom, ample storage and large windows.
PB85 is constructed using Palm Beach's proprietary V-Warp Technology, a design and construction philosophy developed through Richards' experience as an ocean-racing champion and performance yacht designer.
With the aim of enhancing overall performance, the hull is fused directly to the carbon fibre structure, bulkheads, deck and superstructure of the vessel. Key features of the V-Warp Technology hull include a fine entry, a graceful curvature amidships and minimal deadrise at the transom, helping to reduce drag while adding buoyancy, stability and lift.
Speaking of the PB85, Richards said: "At Palm Beach, we’re constantly improving, innovating, pushing ourselves and exceeding industry expectations - the PB85 is the result of countless hours of hard work by our entire team. I am extremely proud of what we’ve been able to achieve."