"Naval Yachts, the Turkish-based shipbuilders that brought us the 40-metre sailing yacht Minalli in 2012, is busy with a new collection: the XPM Series.
The first hull, Möbius, was launched last year, while the second hull from the line and the XPM 85-01 are both currently in build at Naval Yachts facilities in Konyaaltı, Antalya. The series is characteristic of the currently in-vogue explorer that’s tall, stacked and utilitarian. All three models are constructed out of marine-grade aluminium and have been designed to “go-anywhere”.
The 23.9-metre Möbius was launched early last year and has been delivered to an American couple who are well versed in sailing. Her naval architecture and exterior styling came from the drawing boards of Dennis Harjaama from Artnautica. While her interior design was conceived by her builder Naval Yachts.
She has a raw, unpolished exterior finish that pays homage to her rugged character. With a two-stateroom configuration, Möbius can sleep up to four guests, but she is spacious enough to entertain as many as eight on day trips. When cruising at 10 knots, she has an impressive 6,000 nautical mile range. When at full bore, Möbius can reach speeds of 14 knots.
The XPM 78-02, which is being built for another US client, splinters away from its sistership with an array of unique features. Artnautica and Naval Yachts have equipped her with an additional stateroom, so she can sleep up to six guests, 36 square metres of solar panels and raised bulwarks on her bow. The main saloon and flybridge have also been extended. In lieu of a single propulsion system, the second hull will sport twin John Deere 160 horsepower engines. She is expected to be delivered later this year.
Naval Yachts is also busy with the 25.4-metre XPM 85-01. Much like the two XPM 78s, this large model sports a naval architecture and exterior styling by Artnautica Yacht Design and an interior by Naval Yachts. She’s being built for a US client who plans to circumnavigate the world in her, so naval architects equipped her with twin Scania engines that give her a 10,000 nautical mile range.
The XPM 85-01 has a three stateroom configuration and an additional crew cabin and allows for more living space compared to other options in the series. This translates on the deck too, which has been equipped with an L-shaped settee on the aft deck, a barbeque and a wash station."
Written by Alexander Griffiths, SUPERYACHT TIME
