Cor D. Rover, a Dutch design studio specialised in styling of large motor yachts has developed and patented a new concept for yachts under 500 Grt. called the ‘Triple Bridge Concept’. The goal was to design a range of yachts from 33 –50m, under 500 Grt. offering owners and guests space normally found on much bigger yachts for less building, running-and manning costs.
The Triple Bridge Concept features a large owner’s cabin where the wheelhouse would usually be located. The large forward facing owners stateroom will have panoramic views with fixed balconies to the port and starboard accessed via full glass vertical sliding doors.
Cor D Rover 46m Triple Bridge Concept
The wheelhouse is located on a semi-raised level with a full height side door to port and a gull wing door on the starboard side with the captain accommodated just aft of the bridge. This differs to many existing semi-raised pilothouse designs. The MOB-tender is cleverly stored under the wheelhouse, complying to all regulations. The full beam stateroom on the forward main deck, where the owner’s suite is usually found, is dedicated to a VIP suite.
The 46m Triple Bridge concept offers the opportunity to have up to 7 large staterooms, 5 of which are full beam staterooms enabling large groups of friends, family or charter guests to be accommodated. Alternatively, the owner may choose to reduce the staeromms and instead create for example a formal Dining area, Gym, Spa, Cinema, Conference Room, Office or extra Tender Garage.
A third option could be to offer a mezzanine style full beam lounge on the lower decks, with large windows overlooking the surface of the ocean with natural light pouring through large openings in the main deck creating a dramatic loft on the water.
The advantages of the Triple Bridge Concept are:
– Great entertainment value for less building-, running-and manning costs
– Many different interior options, depending on the owner’s yachting style
– A total of 7 staterooms is available on the 46-50m platform, of which each one can be sacrificed and used as Formal Dining, Gym, Spa, Cinema, Conference Room, Office or extra Tender Garage.
– The advantage of 2 welded, low cost and ready to use balconies easy to reach from the owner’s cabin by means of full height glass sliding doors.
The concept is prepared to comply with the new ILO crew regulations, in case they become valid, at the cost of 1 stateroom in favor of the crew quarters. In this case there are still 6 staterooms available for owner and guests.
