50m Axebow

The newest SABDES design comes in the form of a 50 metre (164') Superyacht that goes against the 'bigger is more impressive' yacht trend, instead focusing on producing an exciting, stylish, advanced luxury yacht, efficient in fuel and emissions, with an intent to be environmentally sensitive in both the vessel's building and cruising life.  

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    Conceived by Australian Superyacht stylist, Scott Blee, the yacht is based around an advanced slender hullform with a reverse bow, offering superior seakeeping, minimised wave 'slamming', economical 25 knot performance, and long distance range. The external styling is contemporary, clean and agressive; Sharp edges and sweeping lines intersect glass windows in the superstructure. A 'classic' yacht character is achieved by side glass protection strakes covered with wood veneer, and in the the use of wood panels in the sides nearing the transom.
     
 

 

The easily driven hull is propelled by a hybrid diesel-electric system, and offers a much higher cruise speed than an equivalent length displacement yacht. The propulsion system uses a shaft motor/generator designed to put surplus energy back into its battery banks. The yacht's total power consumption will be kept to a minimum by careful consideration of every technical element throughout; for instance, the vessel will have LED lighting, there will be more reliance on natural cooling to support the air conditioning system, and insulation and window materials are carefully selected. At anchor or in port, silent running can be achieved, by switching off the generators and running on the main battery banks. The vessel also has the ability to silently manouver in and out of harbour, by using its retractable bow and stern thrusters for propulsion.

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LOA: 50.00m. LWL: 48.90m. Beam: 8.00m. Draft: 2.60m. Height (keel to mast top): 16.90m. Propulsion: Hybrid diesel/electric system. Speed: 25 knots. Range: 3000nm. Materials: Hull Steel / Superstructure Aluminium. Designer:  Scott Blee.