Hawk Yachts has unveiled designs for the new explorer yacht concepts. Based on the philosophy of beauty and function, the 56m Cape Hawk and the 75m Sky Hawk are both designed “to go further and do more”.
Both yachts are designed with true exploring in mind. Guest expedition preparation rooms and a science lab provide facilities for research and exploration, while a winter garden and a fireside lounge give a choice of areas to relax. Moreover, the vessels feature an Ice Class 1C hulls that allow the yachts to comfortably cruise in polar regions as well the most remote tropical areas.
Other notable features include cooled garbage storing facilities and means for garbage crushing and shredding.
The 75 metre Sky Hawk has a range of 7,500 nautical miles at 16 knots, and enough storage for 8 weeks at sea. A touch and go helipad on the foredeck and 10 metre expedition tenders are some of the added features of the larger version.
As for Cape Hawk, the 56 metre yacht provides a range of 6000 nautical miles at 16 knots and six weeks of storage for provisions. And no matter where the yacht may be in the world, its 12 guests will have 500 square metres of living space to enjoy.
“Our belief is that functionality should be at the forefront of design, but not destroy beauty” said president of Hawk Yachts Matthias Bosse, who has an unprecedented experience in fronting all conditions and climates, serving as master on large yachts and expedition cruise ships for more than 20 years.
He believes that “a sea-worthy vessel can and should still be glamorous in the prestige ports of the world” and the range of Hawk Yachts will deliver port beauty “where many others in this field do not.”
Meet Hawk Yachts and learn more about these explorers at this month’s Boot Dusseldorf, running from January 23 to 31, 2016.