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| Q5 Catamaran by Yachting Developments |
The Q5 is a large volume, cruising catamaran being built by Yachting Developments in collaboration with Alan Warwick Yacht Design with Redman Whitely Design for designing the eight-cabin luxury vessel's exteriors and interiors respectively.
The 100-foot sailing yacht, with a 48-foot beam, is made with an E glass/carbon mixture that utilizes foam-sandwich technology for its strength and lightness.
The composite materials make it 25 to 30 percent lighter than similar-sized ships made with aluminum. There are five cabins for guests, which sleep a minimum of 10 passengers, and three additional cabins for the crew.
The composite materials make it 25 to 30 percent lighter than similar-sized ships made with aluminum. There are five cabins for guests, which sleep a minimum of 10 passengers, and three additional cabins for the crew.
The ship will be ready for world cruises upon completion, as it will conform to the large commercial yacht code (LY2) as designated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). The main engines, twin C7 Caterpillar, deliver 460 horsepower at 2,800 rpm.
The Q5, also known by its build number, YD66, is Yachting Development’s latest project, and has received several awards like the Superyacht Society Design Award.
The firm's sailing yacht, the Bristolian, was the 2009 winner of the Best Sailing Yacht in the 24-to-44 Meters category. The Bristolian also was voted one of the "most beautiful yachts ever" in a survey conducted by SuperYacht World magazine in 2009. The Bliss, was a finalist for the very same award in 2010.
The Q5, also known by its build number, YD66, is Yachting Development’s latest project, and has received several awards like the Superyacht Society Design Award.
The firm's sailing yacht, the Bristolian, was the 2009 winner of the Best Sailing Yacht in the 24-to-44 Meters category. The Bristolian also was voted one of the "most beautiful yachts ever" in a survey conducted by SuperYacht World magazine in 2009. The Bliss, was a finalist for the very same award in 2010.
Photo Courtesy of Yachting Developments
