NILAYA IN DETAIL

Above: design mockup (getting it right) and reality. Removable grabrails in between the transom and cockpit to guarantee safety of guests and crew: never more than two steps without a grabrail

Above: weightsaving twin anchor system with GFRP chainlockers and titanium swing over arms. Note the interconnecting carbon bars of the hatch (manual central locking system)

Above: mockup and reality. Sun loungers transform into chaise longue that adjust according to the yacht’s heel up to 25° – 30°. A feature planned for comfort even on long range cruises.

Above: Rondal created a range of custom carbon fiber gear including the forepeak sail drums

Above: rethinking the mast base and integrating the halyard turning blocks and their jammers into the mast collar lightened and simplified the deck construction

Above: traditional running backstays are replaced with locks – this by owner request. The arrangement saves 1,200kg / 2,645lbs over the typical arrangement utilizing captive winches below deck and three to four cubic meters of volume in the lazarette.

Above: twin rudder steering system. Jim Pugh of Reichel/Pugh: “Sailing Nilaya in Palma was impressive, seriously amazing performance for a superyacht. While we sailed in only in sub 10 [knots] TWS, it was remarkable how responsive Nilaya was. This yacht is going to turn some heads wherever she is…”