The new megayacht concept Fluyt by Asquared Naval Design may have the same name as 16th-century Dutch sailing vessels, but it is a profoundly futuristic vessel.
The beautiful behemoth, measuring 360 feet from bow to stern, challenges the limits of design, propulsion, and amenities. A year ago, the young British company—not to be confounded with Asquared Engineering, which also works on superyachts—unveiled a similarly disruptive superyacht design called Cube.
Long, undulating lines and a sharp, pointed bow give Fluyt its distinctive teardrop form. According to the designers, the ship’s steel hull and aluminium superstructure evoke the golden age of Dutch shipbuilding.
Andrey Gusev of Asquared told Robb Report in an email that the yacht’s exterior is a surprising fusion of a modern minimalist hull and antique fast-sailing vessels.
With a beam of 60 feet and an approximate interior volume of 4,000 GT, Fluyt is surely not lacking in space. Asquared has not disclosed the interior layout, but it is probable that there will be more than a handful of staterooms.
The upper deck features a massive infinity pool with a glass bottom that appears to be larger than most day vessels. It is deftly integrated into the main deck below so that water flows between the two spaces. The unusual standalone wheelhouse has been separated from the owner’s deck at the bow to provide more seclusion for the crew.
Not to be surpassed, the main deck features numerous lounging areas and a forward touch-and-go helipad to facilitate arrivals and departures.
Regarding the ship’s propulsion, few specifics are available, but Gusev claims that it is hybrid. It is also equipped with solar panels covering more than 450 square feet that can utilise solar energy to power the electric motors.
Who would have guessed that an antiquated Dutch sloop would inspire such a modern-day innovator?
