The luxury industry has always been demanding, craving for more incredible ideas that will transform into real-life luxury toys to satisfy the wants of the high society. This time Earth meets Water and the world-renowned car manufacturers propose their designs of luxury boats and yachts. This makes perfect sense, as what is a luxury car without a luxury yacht? Here are seven most incredible yacht concepts developed by outstanding car designers.
PORSCHE DESIGN: Fearless 28
Back in 2007 Porsche Design Studio teamed up with Fearless International to create an innovative high-speed luxury motorboat Fearless A28. The yacht builder identified a huge potential in launching the boat, as A28 was believed to have a lot of demand in the American market. A28 ranges in size from 8.4 to 45 metres. Porsche designed the boat with a maximum output of 550hp. Fearless A28 features racing seats to enhance the fast-speed cruising experience. The boat is priced at around $350,000.
Porsche Fearless A28
PORSCHE DESIGN: Royal Falcon Fleet 135 Catamaran
Porsche was one of the first luxury vehicle manufactures to make a move with a yacht concept. The successful concept reconfirmed the capabilities of Porsche Desing to create an immaculate luxury design, and the concept soon enough received recognition. The beautiful 41.4m yacht design resembled a sports car, and had a maximum speed of 30kn. The Swedish company Incat Crowther signed an agreement with Royal Falcon Fleet to take care of the naval architecture and construction of the first two units. However, there is a lot of mystery surrounding the project, as the fist unit has been in construction since 2011 and is not looking to be near its completion.
Porsche Design Superyacht
ASTON MARTIN: Quintessence AM 37
The official presentation of the AM 37 sports boats turned out to be one of the most memorable at the Monaco Yacht Show 2016. Aston Martin in collaboration with Quintessence Yachts revealed an incredible luxury boat filled with innovative ideas and impeccable design. The deep V allow her to ride though waves with ease giving a comfortable dry ride for guests onboard, while yet having the pedigree for ultimate performance when required. Mulder Desing took care of the naval architecture of the boat, making sure the two powerful 430hp Mercury engines will allow a top speed of 45 kn. The second version of the power boat AM 37 S is believed to have two 520hp Mercury engines allowing for a top speed of 50 kn – very impressive!
Aston Martin A37
MERCEDES BENZ: Arrow 460 Granturismo
This incredible eye-catching yacht bears enviable perfection and attention to details, which is a trademark of the one of the top German car manufacturers Mercedes Benz. In collaboration wth Silver Arrow Marine, Mercedes Benz launched its first ever yacht Arrow 460 Granturismo. The inspiration for the 14.5m was taken from the iconic Mercedes Benz Silver Arrow racing cars popular in the 1930s. The fist Silver Marine was launched in early 2016, when boating enthusiasts expected to see only six units produces. The good news is now this fast yacht can be yours, as Baltic Yachts put this model into mass production. The price of Arrow 420 Granturismo is from $1.7 million.
14m Granturismo boat by Mercedes-Benz Style and Silver Arrows Marine
BUGATTI: Palmer Johnson Niniette
The revolutionary hull shape of Palmer Johnson’s SuperSport series, shoulder line of the Bugatting Type 57 C Atlante and balanced proportions of the Type 41 Royale – this is the amazing dayboat Niniette by bespoke Bugatti and yacht builder Palmer Johnson. In 2015 the two companies teamed up to present the 12.8 metre PJ42 Niniette, the 19.2 metre PJ63 Niniette and the 26.8 metre PJ88 Niniette. The mid size boat in the range PJ63 has a beam of 6.2m, which allows for a 43 sq metres salon and luxury accommodations for 4 guests. Interior design can be tailored to suit the owner’s preferences. PJ63 Niniette reaches a top speed of 38kn and can be yours today for a base price of €3.25 million.
Bugatti Niniette
LEXUS: Lexus Fast Yacht
Year 2017 started with some exciting news in the yachting design, as Lexus presented its first fast yacht. The yacht can reach a speed of 43 kn – not bad, taking into account that currently the fastest superyacht has a maximum speed of 50 kn. Exterior of the yacht is striking, with sleek lines and stunningly coloured hull. Although accommodation is not provide, there are kitchen appliances and shower facilities on board. At the moment Lexus is not planning to put the yacht in mass production, however, if there is potential demand the company might make a smart move expanding into the new areas of lifestyle and recreation.
Lexus Fast Yacht
JAGUAR: The Concept Speedboat
The Canadian yacht designer Ivan Erdevicki worked closely with Jaguar to create the 6.1m speedboat concept. This was not, unfortunately a concept that was turned into a real boat, as Jaguar never planned to set up a production of the boat. “We recognize that both our existing and future customers enjoy diverse and active lifestyles. With the launch of the new Jaguar XF Sportbrake, we had an opportunity to create a vision of how our design philosophy might be applied to an alternative product, in which speed and beauty are also priorities,” said Ian Callum, Jaguar Director of Design. The concept was designed to compliment the launch of Jaguar XF Sportbrake.
Jaguar Speed Boat
