A YACHT-BUILDING company has reached a new front in the superyacht wars – building a “back-up ship” for insane toys and gadgets.
The extraordinarily posh 66 metre-long (216ft) catamaran will accommodate jet skis, quad bikes, a submarine garage, diving equipment, and even a 20-strong crew.
The design offers a stable platform for the safe transfer of guests from helicopter to the mothershipSolent NewsA super yacht firm has designed the ultimate accessory for the mega rich – a shadow ship which follows their main vessel carrying all their expensive toys and gadgetsSolent NewsThe deck full with big toys. The design and naval architecture was completed by Incat CrowtherSolent NewsThere’s also a decompression chamber inside the luxury vesselSolent NewsThe vessel provides a helipad for easy transportation by airSolent NewsMarine surveyor Tom Corness said ‘the quality of workmanship is exceptionally good for this commercial standard of vessel’Solent News
It even boasts an on-board hospital and its own helipad for passengers to land on before taking a tender to the mothership.
The secondary vessel, dubbed a “shadow” catamaran, will only appeal to those so rich they cannot fit all the trappings of wealth on their main yacht and need a storage ship.
Designed by Australian-based company Incat Crowther, the “Hodor” is described as the first in its Shadow Cat range and will cost millions of pounds.
Providing practical support for its mothership, the on-board hospital will care for passengers who become sick at sea and comes complete with its own decompression chamber.
It also has an engineer’s workshop and storage for 7,600 litres of petrol plus specialist spaces for fresh and frozen food storage.
Even though it’s primarily used as a storage facility, the fully furnished vessel, which has a top speed of over 25mph, maintains the luxury its passengers would be used to.
The crew’s bedrooms come with en suite bathrooms, while guests can treat themselves to a fully stocked bar and living area.
Incat Crowther says each vessel’s final design is customisable to the needs of any owner, and a helicopter hangar is also available.
Plenty of space for gadgets galore, the design is fully customisable to suit each owner’s requirementsSolent NewsA twin anchoring system is provided, which, combined with the widely spaced twin hulls, provides reduced motions while at anchorSolent NewsIncat Crowther, together with YCTS Ltd, is offering the new range of Shadow Cats, set to bring a new level of capability to yacht owners and operators, the firms saySolent NewsThe superb stability of the catamaran does not require gyro or roll stabilisers while at rest, according to the buildersSolent News20 crew and staff are comfortably accommodated in a mix of double and twin rooms, each with en suite bathroomsSolent NewsSpecialised spaces are dedicated for fresh and frozen food storage, additional storage for the mother vessel, waste treatment and general and spares storesSolent NewsHodor is the first in the Shadow Cat range which brings Incat Crowther catamaran capability to the yacht industrySolent NewsAccommodating an astounding number of toys, facilities and personnel, including five tenders jet skis, quad bikes, a submarine garage, a helipad, a large complement of crew, staff and support equipmentSolent News
