design et al are proud to announce that Karatas Yacht Design has been nominated for the International Yacht & Aviation Award 2014, with sailing yacht MERLIN. Superyacht MERLIN will compete for the ‘Sailing Yacht over 30 metres’ Award.
Sailing yacht MERLIN designed by Karatas Yacht Design
Featuring a good blend of futuristic lines with tradition and well integrated interior & exterior spaces, luxury yacht MERLIN is a smooth sailing yacht for long cruises. In his designs, Ibrahim Karatas succeeds in creating a well balanced concept of a traditional look with state of the art comfort & performance.
Superyacht MERLIN - Exterior
Karatas’ sailing vessels look like typical traditional gulets, but these are actually of a much higher standard. They are strong, light and very good sailors. Under the engine they provide very economic and fast cruising speeds whilst creating no waves and no noise on board. The owner of MERLIN yacht distinguished the subtle differences of these from traditional boats, then approached Ibrahim Karatas to design a new one for him.
MERLIN Yacht - Interior
When the team first met with the “Architect” owner of the MERLIN yacht, the brief concept was to create a sailing yacht that has all the benefits of Karatas’ past designs plus 360 degree visibility and different lines on the superstructure. In fact, the request was for “the same interior and deck space of a similar sized motor yacht”.
Luxury yacht MERLIN - Cabin
When designing, the team focused on having fluent lines on the superstructure which help to reduce the height whilst giving an all-round view from the main saloon. There is no crowding but perfect comfort in every corner, the whole layout is almost transparent. MERLIN superyacht sails perfectly under all wind conditions by the ease of hydraulic equipment.
Below is a choice of the stylish charter yachts with design by Karatas.
