Echo Yachts commences construction of world's largest sailing catamaran superyacht
by Echo Yachts 18 Oct 2024 08:55 BST
ASC57: 57m Adventure Sailing Catamaran © Echo Yachts
Australia's custom superyacht builder Echo Yachts has commenced construction of their latest creation, the ASC57, at their superyacht building facility in the Australian Marine Complex, Western Australia.
This groundbreaking project brings together industry leaders from across the globe. In partnership with renowned Dutch sailing yacht designers Dykstra Naval Architects and Australia's leading aluminium multihull experts One2Three Naval Architects, Echo Yachts will deliver the world's largest sailing catamaran to date.
Drawing inspiration from Echo Yachts' 2023 newbuild motor yacht M/Y Charley 2, the ASC57 sailing yacht will feature similar luxury accommodation, a vast array of water toys, and helicopter landing capabilities.
However, this superyacht introduces a twin-Dynarig sail system by Southern Spars, paired with Dykstra's sleek and refined sailing yacht aesthetics.
As a result of the addition of sail power, a regenerative power system will be installed, utilising twin shaft generators and a battery storage system to allow for silent running under sail.
With a CPP driveline, this system also allows the vessel to utilise the main engines without the need to run separate generators to power the vessel more efficiently when motoring.
With its hydrodynamic efficient aluminium hulls, full sail-powered propulsion, power regeneration and deployment options, the ASC57 offers significant eco-friendly performance advantages and greener modes of operation compared to traditional motor yachts.
Project overview:
Echo Yachts are teamed with two renowned sailing and aluminium multihull design firms to deliver the ASC57 project. An extremely efficient aluminium hull form is complemented by twin Dynarigs providing a total sail area of some 1660 m2 for eco-efficient long range cruising. Weight reduction, simplicity and ease of operation will further characterize this project.
The renowned Dykstra Naval Architects, of Amsterdam in The Netherlands, are providing the yacht's exterior styling, layout and naval architecture, with an enviable list of project credentials including their iconic sailing yacht projects such as S/Y Black Pearl and S/Y Hetairos.
Detailed naval architecture and structural design are being performed by Australian firm One2Three Naval Architects, the same aluminium and multihull design experts responsible for the Naval Architecture of the international award winning 84m aluminium trimaran superyacht M/Y White Rabbit delivered in 2018, and 56m catamaran superyacht M/Y Charley 2 delivered in 2023.
This new large-scale catamaran sailing yacht project sees Echo Yachts expand on their proven custom motor yacht construction capabilities, into the large sailing yacht market.
Further updates to be provided during the build.