Big fisher

Royal Huisman’s Project 406 – a luxurious sport fisher superyacht – is nearing completion in the Netherlands.

Photography by Tom van Oossanen

23 November 2023

Royal Huisman says its Project 406 superyacht is ready to leave Hall 2 of the Dutch shipyard’s newbuild facilities in Vollenhove for installation of the upper deck, sun awning hardtop and radar mast.

This six-deck Alustar aluminium motor yacht is described as the world’s largest true sport fisher yacht, with a towering profile accommodating six decks and a powerful hull measuring 52 metres overall.

Project 406 is fitted out to be suitable for both high-end sport fishing and luxurious living.

Interior and exterior design and naval architecture aboard Project 406 come courtesy of Vripack Yacht Design Studio.

The yacht’s design is distinctive, with a long bow and high bulwarks sweeping through a clear sheer to a low and uncluttered cockpit aft.

The Project 406 superyacht is ready to leave Royal Huisman's newbuild facilities in Vollenhove.

Project 406 is being built by the shipyard team of over 350 workers.

The testing of onboard systems and technology is currently nearing completion.

The six-deck Alustar aluminium motor yacht is described as the world’s largest true sportfish yacht.

Project 406 has all the amenities expected of a superyacht.

The yacht will now undergo installation of the upper deck, sun awning hardtop and radar mast.

Project 406 is fitted out to be suitable for both high-end sport fishing and luxurious living.

The powerful hull measures 52 metres overall.

Interior and exterior design and naval architecture aboard Project 406 are courtesy of Vripack Yacht Design Studio.

The yacht’s design is distinctive, with a long bow and high bulwarks.

The high tower offers impressive views with a downward angle on the water for specialised fishing.

The high tower offers impressive views with a downward angle on the water for specialised fishing. Apart from its practical function, the tower also offers a viewing platform for guests, who can follow all the action below.

In a statement, Royal Huisman says, “Not only is Project 406 the largest but, without doubt, the most bespoke, finely appointed, meticulously engineered and most impressive true sportfish yacht anywhere in the world – with all the amenities expected of a superyacht.”

Project 406 is being built by the shipyard team of over 350 individual experts and qualified co-makers.

The testing of most board systems and other innovative technical installations is currently nearing completion before the yacht’s final transport, upcoming launch and trials.

royalhuisman.com

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