Jay Aberdoni was born in the coastal city of Valencia and always looked longingly at the yachts on the Mediterranean - the epitome of "freedom and luxury". No wonder the designer turned his attention to floating objects and made a name for himself in various studios. At KER Yacht Design, Igor Lobanov and Alberto Mancini, he designed everything from sailing yachts and custom projects to series and semi-customs for Azimut and Mangusta. In 2022, he opened his own office and boarded the second edition of the Oceanco line "Simply Custom" with "Standby".
Twelve designers left their mark
In addition to Aberdoni, eleven designers such as Cor D. Rover, Pininfarina, Messerschmitt and Sinot left their signature on a basic concept by Lateral Naval Architects. The advantage: when the customer places the order, the basic technical framework is completed and the yacht is ready more quickly. The concept envisages a length of 80 metres, a volume of 2400 to 2800 gross tonnes, electric propulsion using biodiesel generators and pod drives for efficiency and top manoeuvrability. The feasible speeds in the plans are 16.5 knots top speed and 14 to 15 knots cruising speed, plus a range of 5000 nautical miles at 12 to 14 knots.
Four living decks plus a sun deck are planned, with six guest cabins on the upper deck in addition to the master suite. There will also be a helipad, a pool on the aft deck and a garage for the e-toys. Oceanco puts together the custom package individually for the customer, with water sports and diving equipment or entertainment equipment including lighting installation in the catalogue.
The meaning of "standby"
Jay Aberdoni describes his design with illustrious words, the name "Standby" alone says a lot about his work: It is about an "ode to time". The lines and surfaces envelop stillness, but also depth. "The architectural presence is not defined by excess, but by the clarity of its classic form," explains the Spaniard. For him, the geometrically layered decks are "a philosophy that expands the view." In concrete terms: "On the way towards the stern, the bulwarks suddenly disappear and make way for a glass railing". Everything appears open, the transition from the interior spaces to the sea is fluid.
The outdoor areas in particular have a minimalist appearance, "by removing the unnecessary, I emphasise an awareness of the essentials," comments Aberdoni. His favourite place on board is the Japanese-style beach club, "a clean refuge for moments of reflection".
Further information: www.aberdoni.com
Uske Berndt
Editor News & Panorama
