“Vertical bows look great and provide extra waterline length, but they’re not as efficient at deflecting spray as a flared bow in choppy or rough seas,” explains Çelik. “This is especially relevant on a yacht like this with a seating area on the foredeck, so for the second hull we decided to revert to a positive rake for a drier ride under way.”

Van Oossanen Naval Architects have also been engaged to carry out the hull modifications complete with full CFD analysis to achieve optimal performance and comfort of the series.

The power package has also been upgraded with twin CAT engines (760hp x 2) replacing the Yanmar diesels (650hp x 2) for a maximum speed of 14 knots and a range at economical speed of nearly 3,000-nautical-metre. Furthermore, the generator size has been increased and the bridge equipment upgraded to an integrated bridge Simrad Naviop®system.

The basic layout remains unchanged and features a full-beam master stateroom on the main deck with private forward terrace, and four spacious guests cabins (two doubles and two singles) on the lower deck. There is ample open-air space for dining, lounging and sunbathing on the main deck aft and a 50-square-metre flydeck behind the raised pilothouse.

Project Nozomi II is scheduled for completion in 2021.

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