New Lurssen's project - Megayacht VITRUVIUS.

Bremen. Vitruvius – a brand new design project developed by Philippe Briand and Lurssen Yachts. Philippe Briand who has mainly concentrated in the past on sailing yachts, has drawn a very innovative 180’ motor yacht, which at first glance gives the impression to be a sailing yacht. In co-operation with Lurssen, this new project has been presented for the first time at the Monaco Yacht Show 2005.

The boat is built in Alustar - a material superior in strength to aluminum. The total focus of the architect on efficiency has led to an extraordinary optimization of the required propulsion power. The yacht reaches top speed at more than 20 knots and has a very comfortable cruising speed of 18 knots.

The boat’s fuel consumption is half that of a conventional yacht of identical size. Her range, as a consequence, is as far as 4000 miles at 15 knots; more than enough to cross an ocean.

Vitruvius is an ocean going vessel. She is powerful but remains totally manageable. The owner can easily take command, as the best spot on the boat has been chosen for the wheel station. From the flying bridge, he has 360° vision. Steering this exceptional vessel, he will truly garner the respect of the universe.

The salon, the cockpit area and the aft terrace flow together in a spacious area of 8.5 m wide by 18 m long. Under a tropical sun, a shaded area opens up to the guests. Under a breeze, the translucent sides of the salon accommodate easy living in a protected setting but still provide the feeling of being outside.

For the owners’ comfort, his spacious suite has been located midships and fills the total width of the yacht. The result is a master suite of exceptional dimensions where one is always at ease during crossings. The boat easily accommodates 10 guests in very comfortable and luxurious surroundings.

The guests are at all times close to the water and can experience its freshness in total safety. The sunbathing area and the plunge pool on the front deck provide an excellent spot to relax. All the desirable toys are readily accessible on board. Tender, jet skis, water skis and even a laser can be stored in the garage.

The yacht is efficient and its drag minimal. This results from a displacement well below 400 t and a low windage. The whole design is geared on this aerodynamic feature. The superstructure is streamlined and reduced to three decks (lower deck, main deck, flying bridge). The vertical center of gravity has been radically lowered: this has allowed the designer to reduce the surface of stabilizers – a step which additionally reduces drag.