The 177’ motor yacht Chuggaboom designed by Andrew Winch Designs represents comfort, functionality as well as the state-of-art technological requirements necessary for the most demanding of expeditions. Initiated in 2006, an initial concept of the Chuggaboom superyacht was developed by Andrew Winch Designs for their return Client.
177´ Newcastle Expedition Yacht
Whilst the Andrew Winch Designs concept remains essential to the current design, Vripack of The Netherlands completed the first phase of the engineering development, with further input from Murray and Associates, a naval architecture and marine engineer firm in Fort Lauderdale. Scheduled for delivery in 2013, this unique yacht is currently in build at Newcastle Shipyards, Florida.
As an experienced Exploration Yacht owner, having cruised in a 100ft version of the Expedition yacht but again built by Newcastle Shipyards, the Client’s brief stipulated a design that should be discrete, and provide family and friends the opportunity to explore freely both the shores and waters in which they cruise. This was not to be a yacht that enticed people to look at her whilst in port; although beautiful, she should remain anonymous providing the Client with a home at sea.
Whilst her exterior remains strong and sturdy, and true to an exploration yacht; a ‘Thailand beach chic’ theme runs throughout the interior. Vast windows allow a connection with the exterior from all areas of the expedition yacht Chuggaboom, whilst a full beam observation lounge creates spectacular panoramic views. In keeping with the exploration requirements, low-maintenance materials have been incorporated into the design to ensure a practical and enjoyable environment in which guests relax, and easy for crew to maintain whilst at sea.
The Client’s passion for both diving and onshore exploration involved Andrew Winch Designs considering the storage aspect greatly. A dedicated motorbike storage unit complete with workshop for the Client’s six KTM cross country endurance bikes has been incorporated; whilst, to ensure the safe transportation of bikes to shore, a specifically designed barge tender with ramp is housed amid ships. In addition, state-of-the-art dive equipment is installed onboard, complete with diving tender.
