Rob Doyle Design has revealed a 50-metre classic motor yacht concept known as Project 111, drawing inspiration from the classic steamship era of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The concept began with extensive research into marine archives and old publications to create the yacht's classic lines, which the firm then layered with "the highest standards of equipment, materials, and workmanship available" for a performance-oriented design.
According to the design house, the intent was to “provide the best levels of comfort, safety and performance without any compromise to the classical nature of [the] yacht", with the beam, draft and stability optimised to ensure maximum comfort both at sea and in the harbour.
The design team worked closely with the client to perfect the yacht's classic profile, characterised by a sweeping shearline, bow and stern shape and overhangs at the fore and aft of the superstructure.
The finished concept maintains a traditional exterior of largely painted surfaces and varnished woodwork used throughout. All deck equipment has been traditionally styled but will operate "with all the ease of handling of its modern counterparts".
Meanwhile, interior renderings provided by the design house reveal multiple social and lounge spaces across the yacht's lower, main and bridge decks.
The classically-designed tender will be tucked away on the upper deck with "easy launching using traditional style davits". For outdoor leisure activities, the classic yacht is juxtaposed by its extensive inventory of modern accessories including a sailing dinghy, jet skis, diving equipment and water skis. A drop-down beach club is optional and can be integrated into the design.
Leaving the slower steamship era firmly in the past, Project 111 is envisioned with a choice of two types of Caterpillar engines, and will be able to reach between 4,340 and 5,000 nautical miles at variable speeds.
This newest concept from Rob Doyle Design arrives in stark contrast to its most recent Domus concept for a radical zero-emission 30-metre catamaran released earlier this month.