Apex 850
THE WORLD’S LARGEST SLOOP
AN UNPRECEDENTED OPPORTUNITY FOR AN INSPIRED OWNER
The APEX 850 mega sloop is one of the most exciting concepts the yachting world has ever seen. Dramatic in scale yet elegant in appearance, the 85m / 279ft APEX features a mind-blowing 107m / 351ft rig, qualifying as both the world’s largest sloop and the world’s largest aluminium sailing yacht. She will effortlessly join the world's sailing top ten.
Inspirational design from celebrated naval architect Malcom McKeon and innovative engineering from renowned Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman have resulted in a fully-resolved concept for a mega yacht that is bold and ambitious enough to comprehensively redefine on-board lifestyle and sailing experiences. Just add the refinements that express the vision and creativity of an inspired owner and she will be ready to commence construction. Once on the water, the world will look on in awe.
The world's largest sloop
AN UNPRECEDENTED OPPORTUNITY FOR AN INSPIRED OWNER
The APEX 850 mega sloop is one of the most exciting concepts the yachting world has ever seen. Dramatic in scale yet elegant in appearance, the 85 m / 279 ft APEX features a mind-blowing 107 m / 351 ft rig, qualifying as both the world’s largest sloop and the world’s largest aluminium sailing yacht. She will effortlessly join the top ten largest sailing boats.
AN ICONIC COLLABORATION
The innovators behind APEX 850 – Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design and Royal Huisman – come with a pedigree that hardly needs introduction to followers of the world’s leading super-sailing yachts. Enjoy watching the video with the designer’s and builder’s comments.
Technically, APEX is a fully resolved concept as you can see via the links below. Yet there remains extensive scope for an Owner to incorporate their own ideas and apply their creativity to realise a personal vision for APEX 850. The Malcolm McKeon / Royal Huisman team are ready to discuss your ideas and help translate them into reality. As we like to say at Royal Huisman: “If you can dream it, we can build it”.
Just ask us about the possibilities.
THE ULTIMATE VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
There is an amazing, stereoscopic Oculus 3D virtual tour exclusively available to prospective Owners. The depth of field and quality of presentation offered by this technology provide the viewer with the most extraordinary, fully immersive, experience of being aboard the world’s largest sloop.
A preview can be found via the online 360 VR tour: click here.
| Length overall | 85m / 279ft |
|---|---|
| Owners / guests accommodation | 10 – 12 in 5 suites |
| Naval architecture | Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design |
| Interior | Owners’ preference |
| Builder | Royal Huisman |
| Construction | Aluminium |
| Rig and sail handling | Carbon mast, boom, rigging and integrated sailing system by Rondal |
| Air draft | 107m / 351ft |
| Additional facts? | Open press release: link (opens new tab) |
Royal Huisman and Malcolm McKeon are proud to unveil the world’s largest sloop: the sensational APEX 850. This is undoubtedly the most ambitious and inspiring concept yet to be developed in an exclusive relationship between Royal Huisman and the renowned superyacht designer Malcolm McKeon.
Above her sleek and powerful 85m / 279ft hull, APEX features a towering 107m / 351ft air-draft rig that will dominate the marine landscape wherever in the world she drops anchor. Stunning minimalism in every aspect of McKeon’s radical design serves to emphasise the grace and potential of this extraordinary ocean greyhound. Even the all-glass superstructure, encompassing some 200m2 / 2150ft2 of guest cockpit and a luxurious saloon, scarcely seems to be there - an understated, almost ethereal presence.
APEX 850 is fully resolved in terms of design, naval architecture and engineering. Technical challenges have been identified and addressed; potential for refinement explored and incorporated. The concept is therefore an unprecedented opportunity for an ambitious and creative owner to stamp their individuality while still viewing an unusually attractive delivery date for such a project...
Read on: press release (opens new tab)