The cool Explorer from the Dutch design studio is based on an "old" platform, which has been extended from 54 to 60 metres. The bow section has been given a new shape and the exterior lines and interior have also been completely redesigned. The owner plans to use the result for diving trips in warm climates as well as heli-skiing excursions in the snow. "He is a yacht lover, pilot, experienced sailor and enthusiastic diver," says creative director Marnix Hoekstra, outlining the character of the client, "the man is always on the move and needs a yacht that can keep up.
Vripack delivers "Supernova" with diving centre and submarine
In addition to a perfectly equipped diving centre, the hyperactive sportsman's wish list also included a submarine that could be hoisted into the water by a crane. "Supernova" was also given a helicopter landing pad - after all, the owner has a licence for this and likes to fly himself. And then there are two twelve-metre containers to house the lavish outdoor equipment: mountain bikes, beach buggies and off-road cars for trips into the hinterland.
There is a real rock behind the bar
The must-haves also include a huge beach club with mobile platforms on both sides, which can enormously enlarge the party area if desired and also create space to set up hammocks at anchor or in the harbour. The entertainment on offer inside the yacht is complemented by a cigar lounge where the owner can smoke with friends in peace and quiet without the fumes drifting into the neighbouring rooms. He was happy to do without an office, as he can open a laptop anywhere.
The brief for "Supernova's" interior was a contemporary version of "classic American". It plays with dark wood panels that go well with the rest of the colour palette of grey, blue and brown. Bronze details and plenty of warm leather complete the style, into which the oak furniture blends perfectly. "The owner wanted a more masculine ambience," explains Marnix Hoekstra. An illustrious detail is the rock behind the bar in the large saloon. Of course, it's not just for decoration, it also hides all kinds of pipes and cable systems. Who wants to see boring technology on a yacht like this?
Uske Berndt
Editor News & Panorama
