D-iD, a design company located in the United Kingdom, has shown its 45-metre explorer boat idea Kumu.
Kumu, with its sleek lines and powerful appearance, will combine an explorer’s aptitude and equipment with the conveniences of a motor yacht. Dimitris and Kate Hadjidimos, the studio’s owners, were inspired to create Kumu after a post-pandemic sailing vacation in Greece.
“We were discussing recent conversations with clients on how the days of Covid had altered their perceptions of what truly matters in life,” Dimitris relates. “They, like many of us, had a renewed emphasis on spending time with purpose and enjoying the finer things in life.” Kate and I wanted to create a yacht that would genuinely distil the spirit of time spent on the ocean when relaxing on a tiny boat off the Greek coast, with clear sky allowing the light to dance on the waves.”
To that purpose, lengthy, unimpeded on-deck sightlines eliminate all visual and physical obstacles to the surroundings, and skylights in the master stateroom and main deck guest cabins are liberally used.
Owners can select from a variety of configurations over the two-and-a-half deck layout. The yacht can be designed with five guest cabins, three crew, and a permanent spa treatment room, or additional guest quarters, crew cabins, a gym, or a family room can be added. A large stew pantry is designed for convenience of servicing while also allowing for a family-style galley.
The yacht’s design attempts to foster a sense of community, whether visitors are on deck or in the water. This incorporates an interior and outdoor bar that will run from the main deck saloon to the aft deck without interruption. The interior of the sweeping main deck is another social place, with dining for up to 12 people and a “clever use of lighting, defining spaces for intimacy without blocking the overall flow.” The sun deck will be 225 square metres in size, and the beach club will be 65 square metres in size thanks to two fold-down balconies.
Kumu will also have room for two tenders: a 7.5-metre tender on the aft deck and a 5.5-metre tender in the toy garage, which will also have room for diving equipment, sailing dinghies, Jet Skis, and bikes.
The boat has been designed with sustainability in mind, with teak deck choices and furniture made from natural resources. The engine compartment has also been built to allow for the easy installation of more sustainable propulsion systems as they emerge in the future.