British Designer Alex McDiarmid, based in the South of France – a beautiful yacht charter location, is happy to present his new 100m and 85m DNA superyacht concepts, following the international media coverage generated by the motor yachts 46m The One50, 85m Iwana, 100m Duel and 90m Conch. 100m and 85m DNA superyacht concepts come from a non nautical philosophy, namely from human anatomy in particular skeletal and ligament design and the principles of exo-skeletal design.
100m Superyacht DNA by McDiarmid Design
Design Thinking:
The design and styling of the superstructure takes it inspiration from the beautiful forms of the human skeletal and ligament system. These natural, organic forms are one of Mother Natures greatest engineering achievements while the glass Day Light Opening (DLO) represent the organs of the body – the guests and crew – encapsulated, protected and safe while at sea.
McDiarmid Design - 100m side profile Superyacht DNA
Further more Alex McDiarmid started to investigate exoskeletons and the possible interagration into superyacht design.
Looking to the car, aviation and rail industries, glass technology plays a crucial role in the structural integrity of the chassis’s of both cars and trains while doubling as a styling element. In sophisticated monocoque designs, the windshield and rear window glass is bonded in place and often play a crucial part to the structural integrity of automobiles and modern high speed trains. Alex McDiarmid looked at glass dominating the hull of the concepts and ultimately bringing more light into the yachts.
The traditional material choice for the hull is steel while the superstructure is in aluminium, the more common combination for yachts of this size, however Alex McDiarmid is starting to see certain composites being used more in yacht construction.
McDiarmid Design - 85m side profile Superyacht DNA
Inspired by the composite construction methods of the recently launched Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft this got Alex McDiarmid thinking about 100% carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP). Carbon fibre composites have a higher strength to weight ratio than traditional yacht construction materials like steel and aluminium and require less power and propulsion.
Alex McDiarmid was adamant about keeping a classic bow for one of the attached concepts but wanted to really push some boundaries with the styling of others. The aft section of the hull, superstructure and ‘Day Light Opening’ / DLO window graphics are there to be explored in terms of style. Something new, exciting and ‘moving the game on’.
It is a concept after all which would require new ways in thinking for production but concept designs should offer an insight into what could be while at the same time entertaining the viewer.
A helicopter, custom tenders (namely ‘Tendon 1’ & ‘Tendon 2′ yacht tenders) and toys are under consideration matching the exterior styling of the yachts.
Water toys include waverunners, sea scooters, windsurfers, kayaks, waterskis, wakeboards and a whole range of scuba and fishing gear.
Technical/Principal Characteristics for 100m DNA superyacht concept:
Length overall: 100m / 330′
Beam: 18m / 58’
Power and type of engines in hp and manufacturer:
4 x MTU 3600 kw or
A hybrid power Diesel Electric propulsion system with pod drives, electric Voith Inline Propulsors/thrusters, Volvo Penta D16 MG gensets, Valance batteries
Cruising Speed: 15 Knots estimated
Maximum Speed: 20 Knots estimated
Berth capacity for guests: 14
Berth capacity for crew: 24
Technical/Principal Characteristics for the 85m DNA superyacht concept:
Length overall: 85m / 280ft
Beam: 14.2m / 47ft
Power and type of engines in hp and manufacturer: 2 x 4,830hp / 3,600kW MTU 20V 4000 M73L
Maximum Speed: Approximately 18 Knots
Range: 6,900 nautical miles at 14 knots
Fuel Capacity: Approximately 280,000 liters / 73,968 US gallons
Berth capacity for guests 16
Berth capacity for crew 20
Master suite, with owner’s salon, exterior balcony and private exterior deck area,
2 VIP cabins with private exterior balcony and folding bulwark platforms,
3 double guest cabins,
1 twin guest cabin
