Ten yachts that changed the world
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Espen Øino, Skat’s exterior designer, says: “Since the launch
of Skat in 2002 many of the geometrical features that I used in
her design have found their way into what may be referred to
as mainstream superyacht design. Now that this linear design
language has found its place in the superyacht world, it is
perhaps fair to say that Skat was a precursor in this respect.
During her design, we made extensive use of computer
programmes, and these enabled structures to be optimised and more glass to
be used. It played an important role in developing more daring designs.”
What we say: Her owner declared that he wanted this yacht to be visually
dramatic. And how he succeeded: now no yacht need conform to stereotype.
The likes of A and Predator have Skat’s genes in there.
Where is she now? In private use. The yacht was seen in the Caribbean
last winter and is expected to return to Europe this summer.
Facts: LOA: 70.7m. Builder: Lürssen 2002. Guests: 10. Crew: 18. |
