Sahodara

Most superyachts are designed for the use of an individual and his or her family. However, occasionally you hear of projects that have to take into consideration two different styles to accommodate the tastes of two owners (in this case two brothers) who have an equal stake in the use and ownership of a vessel.

How to best accommodate both sets of wishes without creating two different boats? Jorge Jabor Pinheiro has designed a 92m concept that incorporates an existing idea in land architecture of a rotating restaurant such as the Space Needle in Seattle, Washington, which was built for the 1962 World's Fair.

The steel hull and aluminium superstructure would be able to accommodate 12 guests including her owners and 27 crew. The owner’s deck includes two master suites at each end of the deck and is able to rotate so that either end can face forward. “It is mainly a wish of the two owner’s that each room is capable of having a forward view of the ocean while on board,” explains Pinheiro. “Besides, the rotation gives the whole yacht two different profiles, making it a very intriguing feature.”

Pinheiro goes on to explain that this unusual feature would have limits as you might expect, as the top deck would only turn one way to complete the 180-degree swivel and the operation could only be achieved when docked or travelling at low speeds. “I should probably add that it's not a 360-degree rotation device, it only rotates to about 200-something degrees and back.” Quite what the consequences are with regard to damage stability are another issue.

The asymmetric interior and exterior of the design has been inspired by looking at layered architecture and topography models with the aim of creating a ripple-like effect when seen from a birds-eye view.

The yacht would be powered by diesel-electric engines and azimuthing propulsion pods, helping to reduce the amount of GHG emissions and maximise manoeuvrability. With two Rolls-Royce Mermaid engines it is envisaged that Sahodara would be able to reach a maximum speed of 20 knots and a cruising speed of 16 knots.