Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman has revealed new details of its 85-metre Project 410, which is set to become the world's largest sloop-rigged sailing yacht. The yacht is now in the final stage of completion at the shipyard's facilities in Vollenhove, the Netherlands, ahead of a planned move to its deepwater site near Amsterdam in November for launch.
The yacht was commissioned by an experienced owner and first unveiled at the start of the St Barths Bucket Regatta 2022. At 85 metres, Project 410 will surpass the current record-holder, the 78.4-metre M5, by more than six metres, placing it among the ten largest sailing yachts in the world.
The yacht's overall concept, exterior design and naval architecture are by Frers Design, with interiors by Wetzels Brown. The record-breaking yacht was kept largely under wraps during construction, with the latest major milestone being the turning of its aluminium hull in summer 2024.
Frers Design developed the yacht around the brief of creating a true sailor's yacht, combining the volume and comfort of a large superyacht with the performance and handling of a sailing vessel. The design features relatively high freeboards for privacy and protection, alongside a low-draft hull and high stability intended to allow the yacht to reach destinations at low heel angles.
"Pure deck lines form a single arrow shape from bow to stern, incorporating the glass pilothouse, while the raked mast and uniquely engineered boom reinforce the yacht’s dynamic profile," said Mani Frers of Frers Design.
Meanwhile, the yacht's interior was developed by Wetzels Brown as the foundation for its architecture and relationship with the sea, before being brought together with the exterior and naval architecture. Large hull windows, skylights and generous ceiling heights are designed to bring natural light into the interior, while offering views of the yacht's mast.
The principal living spaces are arranged on one level within the hull, beneath a refined deckhouse. A double-height entrance leads towards the main saloon, while an aft veranda connects with the beach club to create a continuous flow between the interior and exterior. The owner's suite is positioned forward, offering a private living area.
"For us, the interior is about creating an environment where people can relax, feel close to the sea and create memories," said Gillian Brown of Wetzels Brown. "The exterior, interior and experience of sailing have been developed as one continuous expression."
Project 410 will feature a hybrid technical platform incorporating energy regeneration under sail, large-capacity battery storage and the ability to operate in silent mode. The system forms part of Royal Huisman's Tidal Shift sustainability programme, with the yacht designed to reduce energy use while maintaining onboard comfort.
The yacht will also feature a carbon mast, boom and integrated sailing system developed by Rondal, Royal Huisman's sister company. The yacht's sailing system is designed to enable it to be ready to sail within minutes and deliver performance in lighter winds.
Once the yacht leaves the Vollenhove facility in November, it will be transported to Royal Huisman's deepwater location near Amsterdam, where it will be launched before the mast and boom are stepped.
"The ambition was never simply to build the world’s largest sloop, but to create a stunning sailing yacht that remains true to the pleasure and performance of sailing," said Peter Naeyé, CEO of Royal Huisman. "Seeing her now approaching completion makes us immensely proud. She is an exceptional team achievement."
Project 410 is the largest yacht undertaken by Royal Huisman to date and has driven significant investment in the shipyard's infrastructure, including extensions to its construction Hall 2 and Advanced Composites Hall. The project continues the shipyard's history of building large sailing yachts, including Athena and Sea Eagle.
According to BOATPro, the yard has one other yacht currently under construction – the 81-metre sailing yacht known as Project 412. The hull was successfully turned at the yard’s facility in Vollenhove in March this year and has moved into the next stages of construction, focusing on onboard systems development and outfitting.
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