First renderings of the 105-metre megayacht Soar, designed by David Weiss with an original design, inspired by birds of prey. It will sail the seas (perhaps) with a hydrogen fuel cell system
Owners’ wishes are endless and the design studios have the task of making them come true, wherever possible. The one of the owner who asked designer David Weiss for help was to sail with Soar, superyachts from 105 meters, inspired in style and name (to soar in English it means to hover) to the large birds of prey and their elegance in flight. The yacht’s glossy black steel hull, developed in collaboration with specialists from racers sailing, recalls the pointed shapes of a bird’s head, while the internal and external structure takes its cue from their skeletons. The concave shapes of the upper freeboard widen overhead, providing unrestricted views of the sea below. This allowed for more space to be reserved on the upper decks, while maintaining a tight waterline beam, locked down at 14.3 metres.
Pointed prow
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The pointed shape of the bow is designed to ensure greater speed, efficiency and stability. Soar is intended to be a fast cruiser powered by hydrogen fuel cells. Its maximum speed is estimated at 30 knots (ie 55.5 km/h). In addition to two helipadsa dedicated one on the flybridge (photo left) and a touch-and-go platform on the foredeck, it is also possible to accommodate a small quadcopter personal electric to be housed in a dedicated hangar forward. The interior design incorporates several layout options developed with the individual preferences of the future owners in mind. The configuration a double pool it includes an aft pool deck intended for family leisure and a private owner’s pool on the foredeck. Shaped like a figure eight, the owner’s pool has a current system.
tunnels between bridges
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Soar can also be built with the helm positioned on the main deck, freeing up the forward flybridge area (typically where the captain’s bridge is located) to become a dedicated owner’s suite. The sinuous, flowing lines of the exterior are mimicked by the open-plan interior, with a central ring staircase winding its way through the decks, featuring a collection of natural materials and fabrics. Key to the interior design is the large entertainment-focused living areas. These include open spaces carved out amidships which provide sheltered outdoor ‘oases’ but also help to lower the yacht’s gross tonnage. There are also wide walkways between decks, large gallery-like spaces to showcase modern art, and elevated platforms originally intended to display the owner’s collection of F1-related sculptures and artefacts, including a true single-seater.
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