Hull milestone
Royal Huisman has turned the hull of the 85-metre sailing yacht Project 410, marking a major milestone in what will be the world's largest sloop.
Photography by Tom van Oossanen
25 August 2024
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Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman has successfully turned the hull of Project 410, also known as the “85-metre New World Sloop,” which will become the world’s largest yacht with a single mast.
Project 410 is a collaboration between the owner, Frers Design—responsible for the overall concept, exterior design, and naval architecture—and Wetzels Brown, which is handling the interior design. The project is being engineered by Royal Huisman’s in-house team, with the support of specialised co-makers.
Initially revealed at the St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2022, the project has remained largely undisclosed to date.
The aluminium hull, constructed at Royal Huisman’s Vollenhove shipyard in the Netherlands, required an extension of Hall 2 to accommodate the vessel’s size.
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The hull turning of Project 410 is a key phase in the build process and coincides with the shipyard’s 140th anniversary year.
The hull-turning involved the 61-metre main section of the aluminium hull, which was moved out of the construction hall in Vollenhove, Netherlands.
The manoeuvre, involving four cranes, successfully lifted and turned the hull over a canal before placing it on a cradle to be moved back into Hall 2 for further work.
Royal Huisman CEO Jan Timmerman notes: “Four of the world’s ten largest sailing yachts are either built by or under construction at Royal Huisman: Athena, Sea Eagle, Project 410 ‘85m New World Sloop’, and a second super-sized sailing yacht currently under construction in Vollenhove, which will join the top 10 upon delivery.”
He continues: “Each super-sized yacht exemplifies the advantages of large sailing yachts over motoryachts. These include the thrill of hoisting sails, cutting through waves, and advanced technologies that enhance comfort.
“Super-sized Royal Huisman sailing yachts can benefit from a green footprint, free wind propulsion, and an energy-neutral mode. This mode generates sufficient power for all systems and recharges batteries for silent anchoring.
“These features were developed by our team before the start of the build of the world’s first hybrid superyacht nearly two decades ago. This is what makes these Royal Huisman super-sized sailing yachts a testimony to the shipyard’s commitment to innovation. They will become the ultimate expression of personal freedom.”
With this phase complete, the shipyard will proceed with the development of onboard systems, outfitting, and the construction of the bow section, which will be attached at a later stage. Meanwhile, Rondal, a sister company, is advancing the production of the carbon boom, mast, and integrated sailing system.
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