
U.S. designer Steve Kozloff just unveiled a new gigayacht concept that’s inspired by the multi-decked sailing ships of yore but is outfitted with enough modern-day amenities to rival an amusement park. Kozloff’s epic 160-meter-long yacht has an eye-popping eight decks and four towering masts. The vessel features a steel ice-class hull and aluminum superstructure that give it true go-anywhere capabilities. It’s more versatile, too, with the ability to be a luxury cruise liner for up to 200 guests or a private residential vessel with 20 high-end condos. The sprawling interior is fully customizable, and Kozloff says it can be fitted with cafés, bars, restaurants or even a park. The pièce de résistance, however, is the indoor sports center, which comprises a full-sized basketball court, tennis court and four handball courts. The exterior is nothing to sneeze at, either. The upper deck aft features a lounging area, full bar and oversized pool. One level below, the bridge deck offers another indoor pool. According to Kozloff, both pools would feature automated hard covers that turn them into gazebos when not in use. The upper forward decks also sport two river pools that are connected by a waterslide. The vessel is equipped with four full-beam garages that can accommodate six speedboats, four U-Boat Worx NEMO submarines, six tenders and 21 personal watercraft just for good measure. The yacht is also fitted with two aft cranes to transport the vessels and vehicles seamlessly. To top it off, the vessel features a fully enclosed hangar that spans 418 square meters and offers space for up to 10 helicopters as well as an aircraft maintenance facility. Kozloff envisions the vessel with five diesel-electric engines that would together deliver 10,000 hp. It’s also equipped with four DynaRigs that give a total sail area of 9,775 square meters and supplement propulsion with wind power. The vessel has a touted max speed of just shy of 19 knots and could theoretically cover 10,000 nautical miles while traveling at the leisurely cruising speed of 10 knots. Kozloff added that the yacht could also be hybrid or electric.(SD-Agencies) |