Flagship of the range
YYachts is adding the new flagship Y9 to its range, with the first unit already sold and due for delivery next year.
14 July 2020
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YYachts is expanding its portfolio with the introduction of the Y9, a lightweight sailing yacht.
With a length of 27.4 metres, the Y9 features exterior design and naval architecture by Bill Tripp, while the interior is the result of a styling by Norm Architects and the experience of Design Unlimited.
The Y9 is built completely from carbon fibre, optimising performance and making her extremely competitive. YYachts founder Michael Schmidt says, “With her length of 90 feet, the yacht has an interesting rating and is for sure able to win some trophies at the St Barths Bucket, the Superyacht Cup or the Maxi Rolex Cup.”
According to Michael Schmidt, several discussions with owners were decisive in the development of the Y9. “Customers were actually interested in 100 feet in length, however – in my experience – from this size upwards, yachts become disproportionately expensive because many custom-built components have to be installed.”
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Schmidt continues, “With our expertise, we have implemented the comfort of a 100-foot yacht on a length of 90 feet. With our new Y9, we are entering the superyacht segment.”
The Y9 features a lot of volume due to her transversely arranged tender garage in the stern and even has a separate owner’s apartment that consists of a private saloon, a dressing room, a bedroom and a bathroom with double washbasin including a separate shower.
Rooms on the Y9 do not have to have a single, predefined purpose, for example, the captain’s cabin can be converted into a saloon during the day.
Following this concept, the two interior layout options can be customised by the YYachts design department, satisfying customer’s desires while preserving the exclusive style of the boat.
Katrine Goldstein, Managing Director of Norm Architects, says: “The Y9 already follows the award-winning Y7 in its design, but is much more complex and goes deeper.
“The Y9 will be a luxurious retreat to get away from the constant stimulation that our everyday lives bring.”
Mark Tucker, founder of Design Unlimited, adds: “Clients will appreciate the authenticity of our design and the sustainable materials we recommend.
“People are increasingly orienting themselves toward nature: taking from nature and giving back to nature. This principle is particularly pervasive in the luxury market.”
The first Y9 is already under construction and will be launched in summer 2021.
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