World’s largest sailing catamaran superyacht now in build, says Echo Yachts
Custom superyacht builder Echo Yachts has started building its ASC57 in its Australian Marine Complex, Western Australia for a private client (the project was announced in March this year). This project marks Echo Yachts expanding on its motor yacht construction capabilities, into the large sailing yacht market.
The catamaran is to feature hydrodynamic efficient aluminium hulls, full sail-powered propulsion, and power regeneration which will combine to offer eco-friendly performance advantages and greener modes of operation compared to traditional motor yachts.
There will be a twin-Dynarig sail system by Southern Spars, providing a total sail area of some 1660m2 for eco-efficient long range cruising. As a result of the addition of sail power, a regenerative power system will be installed, utilising twin shaft generators and a battery storage system to allow for silent running under sail. Echo Yachts says weight reduction, simplicity and ease of operation will further characterise this project.
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The project is in partnership with Dutch sailing yacht designers Dykstra Naval Architects and Australia’s aluminium multihull experts One2Three Naval Architects and draws inspiration from Echo Yachts’ 2023 newbuild motor yacht M/Y Charley 2. Echo Yachts prides itself on its bespoke superyachts.
Detailed naval architecture and structural design is by One2Three Naval Architects, the same aluminium and multihull design experts responsible for the naval architecture of the international award winning 84m aluminium trimaran superyacht M/Y White Rabbit delivered in 2018, and 56m catamaran superyacht M/Y Charley 2 delivered in 2023.
Echo Yachts says that the ASC57 will feature luxury accommodation, a vast array of water toys, and helicopter landing capabilities.
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