Sailing Yacht A

[scubaman]

Just came across this:



I'm sure privacy of the guests has been high on the agenda, but purely from aesthetic point of view I'd say it has come at a cost.

Edit: it was dubbed as a 'wind assisted motor yacht' in the local press. The concept of motorsailers is not new but little used in recent years.

 

[nickd]

That really is ugly
All that money to sail an ugly yacht what a waste

 

[Bajansailor]

Andrey's motor yacht 'A' doesn't look too bad really - just a bit unorthodox perhaps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbucJO3zDCE

But this new sailing 'A' just looks awful.
Here is an article in Boat International about her :
http://www.boatinternational.com/ya...undaries-of-technology-sailing-yacht-a--27613

And a very long running thread on the Boat Design Forum about her :
http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/boat-design/launch-largest-sailing-yacht-ever-built-54225.html

 

[Anthony]

Is that stainless plate near the waterline where the anchor goes? If si how does that work without having the chain grind against the bow as she swings?