ROYAL HUISMAN TO BUILD WORLD’S LARGEST SLOOP

85m New World Sloop, Royal Huisman Project 410 – a ‘revolutionary’ step into the future for superyachts

ROYAL HUISMAN TO BUILD WORLD’S LARGEST SLOOP

17 March 2022
85m New World Sloop, Royal Huisman Project 410 – a ‘revolutionary’ step into the future for superyachts

Anyone familiar with the superyacht industry is accustomed to grand descriptions of the exceptional nature of new projects. So, when a project of such a revolutionary nature as this sloop comes along, it is a challenge to find fresh words to truly illustrate the vision and ambition behind it. We will simply let the story of Royal Huisman’s Project 410 speak for itself.

A challenging and inspiring brief
As a very experienced owner, the client sought to create a leading-edge project that would be head-turning, arresting and iconic…

And yet…
it should provide
all the safety
features, comforts,
and luxury
of a mega yacht

 

Frers Design and Wetzels Brown teamed up to present the concept that was selected by the owner to meet this challenging brief. Mani Frers created an innovative sloop with a revolutionary combination of naval architecture, clever use of space and structures and stunning exterior design, while Gill Brown’s thrilling and unique interiors almost literally transport her guests into a New World. After an intense year of development, the designs are finalized and the exciting preparations for the construction process begin.

85m
New World
Sloop,
Royal Huisman
Project 410:
a ‘revolutionary’
step into
the future for
superyachts

 

Project 410 will be a true sailor’s yacht, ready to sail in a matter of minutes and capable of sailing very fast, in comfort, to make the most of that long waterline – better equipped to explore the world. She will be exciting to sail, even in light airs, with an impressive ability to build and increase apparent wind speed.

This is an Eco-friendly project, too, aiming for structural recyclability and incorporating green energy, quiet operation, and silent mode sailing. Wherever possible, the yacht should employ recycled materials or simple, low-impact materials crafted to create exceptional effects. Wherever the technology permits – or can be adapted to permit – RH410 will be future-proofed.

 

Energy efficiency and sustainability
The sustainability objective will be met in a variety of ways. The innovative technology Royal Huisman will use on Project 410 qualifies for the new Lloyd’s “Hybrid Power” certificate as the yacht will be capable of regenerating energy during sailing.

 

A huge 2-megawatt
battery bank
facilitates silent
and fumeless
propulsion
and ensures
ultimate comfort
with maximum
redundancy
and sustainability

 

The board system set-up to deliver the above may be considered a challenge by some in the superyacht sector, but Royal Huisman has proven and evolved these systems for over 14 years since its launch of sailing yacht Ethereal in 2008, the world’s first hybrid superyacht.

In summary,
here is a
sailing yacht
that is a
much lighter
alternative
to large
motor yachts:
greener,
and faster,
even at
low wind speeds

 

At 85m / 280ft, she will also be the world’s largest sloop. The massive carbon mast, boom and integrated sailing system will be designed and produced by Royal Huisman’s sister company, Rondal. Project 410 will be constructed in aluminum at Royal Huisman’s newbuild facilities in Vollenhove.

Judging by the audience’s response to an exclusive unveiling at the start of the St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2022, Project 410 is set to become a very much-talked-about yacht.

Royal Huisman CCO Peter Naeyé concludes: “It is an extraordinary honor to be entrusted with a project of such scale, ambition, and technical sophistication. This unique Project 410 perfectly reflects ‘who we are and what we do’ at Royal Huisman. A true performance superyacht with supersized dimensions, and full of technical innovations. This project is already iconic in every aspect and will be built by the finest craftsmen in the world in full collaboration with her talented designers. We’re all going to enjoy the realisation of bespoke excellence embraced with ’New World’ technology.”

Main specifications of Project 410
85m NEW WORLD SLOOP
Length: 85m / 280ft – “world’s largest sloop”
Overall concept, exterior design and naval architecture: Frers Design
Interior design: Wetzels Brown
Rig + Integrated Sailing System: Rondal
Builder: Royal Huisman

Technical information is currently restricted to the main specifications above. There will of course be further updates with more detailed information as the project progresses.

The English press release with editor’s notes can be found via the following link: click here (opens in new tab).

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