Steve Kozloff has revealed his latest creation that takes the form of a 54 metre "mega" trimaran concept named Epiphany.
The design is defined by a trio of hulls and a unique sail set-up that pairs twin freestanding masts with a Solid Sail system that shuns "fragile" fabric sails in favour of semi-rigid composite panels that concertina away when not in use. It carries 622 square metres of sail in total – including a traditional Dacron furling jib – that can be hoisted and lowered in any direction thanks to masts that rotate 360 degrees.
As well as rotating, the masts can tilt 70 degrees forward, which reduces the air draft from 44 metres to 28 metres, making it possible for the trimaran to access harbours such as San Francisco and also pass through the Panama Canal. The system also features an integrated telescoping crane system in the boom of each mast that can be used to launch and recover tenders and make loading provisions easier for crew.
Epiphany is envisioned as a steel construction with an aluminium superstructure that spans three decks. The lower deck is home to a 140-square-metre beach club granted by retractable interconnecting platforms at the stern of the vessel. At this level, guests will find a Jet Ski station, numerous seating areas and a bar.
Elsewhere, there is storage for an A5 Iconic seaplane and a Nemo U-Boat Worx submarine in the centre hulls – both with dedicated launch and recovery systems.
Guest entertainment continues on the upper deck with a bar, piano and floor-to-ceiling windows offering far-reaching sea views. Other highlights include a large stern pool and side balconies.
Accommodation is for a total of 12 guests with a 65 square metre owner's suite located in the bow, two additional master suites and three twin cabins. Further accommodation sleeps a crew of eight.
Conceived as a world explorer, the concept is fitted with a diesel-electric engine that offers a cruising speed of 10 knots and a range of 4,800 nautical miles on diesel power only. This can be extended, aided by the concept's hybrid propulsion system and sail power combined. Under sail alone, she can reach eight knots.
Other notable features on board this Steve Kozloff design include heated masts, heated handrails and heated doors for cruising in cold climates, and four self-inflating lifeboats that can be deployed from the stern in the worst-case scenario.
The concept is the latest addition to the Goliath series of radical superyacht designs and joins the 160 metre "sailing cruise ship" Galleon and a 100 metre twin-masted trimaran named Trident.
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