Designer Tony Castro has released a 75-metre motorsailer concept known as Peregrine. The project is characterised by its wind-powered sailing capabilities and solar panels, with hybrid power offering "[near] unlimited range" for exploration in remote tropical climates.
"[A motorsailer] dramatically reduces delivery costs, improves operational efficiency and provides guests with a true sailing experience, free from engine noise and pollution," explained Castro. "It allows for 'no-limits' exploration, just as the Peregrine Falcon navigates the sky with boundless freedom."
At the heart of the design is the large aft deck, particularly the statement lounge fitted into a hull alcove on the starboard side. This unconventional space is arranged with sofa seating, an electric firepit, an infinity dip pool and a swim platform for easy access to the water and the yacht's tender. From here, guests can also access the upper deck and an additional open-air lounge further aft, which is sheltered by a helicopter landing pad.
On the main deck, the owner's suite features an office with a library, an en suite and a large dressing room which opens out onto a private balcony. The owner shares this deck with the central lobby, which connects all areas of the yacht via a central staircase, and a glass-walled main saloon. The remaining guest accommodation can be found on the lower deck, alongside the crew quarters and a cinema room that can be converted into a meeting room or a sixth cabin for charter.
Two different setups – the Explorer and Luxe versions – are available. The Luxe version has a more concerted focus on "guest comfort" and al fresco spaces, while the Explorer version integrates specialised scientific zones on board – including heavy-duty cranes on the aft deck and sunbathing areas that can be converted into container areas or live fish tanks.
Regardless of the version selected, Peregrine will be equipped with classic ketch rigging, carbon masts and furling booms, with three roller furling headsails allowing the sailing yacht to "handle any weather condition".
The British designer last shared Project Perennial with BOAT International, a "social, family-friendly" superyacht design that features a Cabana-style lounge on the aft deck that "has never been done on a yacht of [its] size".
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