Lynx Yachts Launches Second YXT 24 Evolution Support Vessel

Dutch boatbuilder Lynx Yachts has launched the second hull in its YXT 24 Evolution support vessel series, named Roe Shadow.

The fully-custom 27.3 metre motor yacht, sold in June 2018, and has hit the water for the first time this week in a small ceremony held in Nijkerk.

Roe Shadow's exterior design comes from Bernd Wheel Design while the interior is styled by Darnet Design, with engineering by Diana Yacht Design.

The owner already has a larger yacht and chose to build a Lynx 24 Evolution to accompany the mothership and carry a plethora of toys. As a passionate watersports enthusiast who enjoys kite-surfing, scuba diving and catamarans and sailboats, the owner chose Lynx to transport these toys, extra equipment and also offer additional accommodation for guests.

The 75 square metre main deck houses a 9.8 metre Pascoe beach lander, two Sea Doos, and a knuckle boom crane with a load capacity of 3.930 tonnes.

The lower deck has a beach club that offers direct access to this platform for easy access to the sea for either diving or kite-surfing activities. There's also a 100-inch outdoor screen for movie nights or sporting events.

With a seven metre beam, Roe Shadow features two large cabins amidships, one for storage of ports equipment, while the other is equipped for washing sports gear and accessories. There are two cabins forward for crew, a large crew mess, three refrigerators, three freezers, three washing machines and three dryers to maximiseher duties as a support vessel.

The owner is, "a real gentleman, passionate about the sea and a true watersports lover," says Filippo Rossi, the yard's sales and marketing manager. "All the solutions for this yacht have been studied with him and his team."

Power comes from two 800hp MAN engines for a cruising speeds of 12 knots.

Roe Shadow will be delivered to her owner in April 2020.