The Antalya-based shipyard Sunrise Yachts is currently working on the 56m innovative long-range motor yacht Project 561 for an experienced South-American yachtsman, following the last month signed contract for the 63m luxury yacht Project 602. Due to be delivered in 2015 and equipped with pod-driven diesel-electric propulsion, the Project 561 superyacht is designed by Espen Øino with interiors by Franck Darnet.
56m Sunrise motor yacht Project 561 designed by Espen Oeino
The owner is a true lover of yachts and of the marine environment, and intends to devote ever more of his time to extended cruising around the world. Intrigued by the benefits associated with the dieselelectric technological option suggested by the shipyard, he decided to go ahead with it.
With reduced sound and vibration, increased performance in terms of fuel-efficiency and maneuverability, the 56m luxury yacht Project 561 will offer a level of comfort rarely seen in luxury yachts of this category.
While essentially a custom yacht with a fairly aggressive exterior styling, the Project 561 yacht elaborates upon the design concept of the Sunrise 50m previously developed with Espen Øino and Franck Darnet.
Featuring indoor/outdoor spaces on the main deck and bridge deck with an abundance of natural light, the Sunrise superyacht Project 561 will also include a full fourth deck with a panoramic master suite aft and a large observation lounge forward. A waterfall will cascade down from the bridge deck aft into a large swimming pool on the main deck.
The contemporary, at once elegant and casual interior is entrusted to the talent of Nantes-based Franck Darnet Design, who had previously designed two 45m yachts with the shipyard: motor yacht Africa, delivered in 2009 and Project Sunset, with delivery scheduled in 2013.
Main Characteristics of the 56m luxury motor yacht Project 561 by Sunrise Yachts
Length: 55.60m
Beam (max): 10.50m
Draft (max): 3.00m
Displacement (full load): 850 tons
Max. speed: 17 knots
Range: 5,000 nm
Guests: 12
Crew: 14
Design: Espen Øino International, Monaco
Interior Design: Franck Darnet Design, Nantes, France
Naval Architecture: Sunrise Yachts
Classification: Bureau Veritas / MCA
Propulsion: 2 x 875 kW Azimuthing E-Pod Thrusters
Hull type: Full-displacement – High-tensile steel
Superstructure material: Aluminium
