Stability Yachts and the SWATH 60 cure for seasickness
By IBI Magazine
Engineers at Stability Yachts have unveiled a new multi-hull design that they claim helps eliminate the conditions that cause seasickness.
Rich Guglielmi unveiled the cutting edge capabilities of this craft by skimming across the flats just off Cape Coral Florida. He said, "Although a proven technology, SWATH (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull) vessels until now have not been practical for the private yacht owner."
Traditionally, these vessels have been very heavy with a deep draft. The engineers at Stability Yachts overcame this by developing a ballast system and infrastructure that allows its 60ft yacht to run in the catamaran mode at 17,000 lbs displacement with only an 18-inch draft.
"So besides the stability it offers, you can take this yacht virtually anywhere on the water, you don't have to worry about running aground if you stray slightly from a charted course or the channel.Get close to an unexplored beach and let your guests enjoy their own private resort."
Stability Yacht recently teamed with yacht designer David Carambat. Carambat has outlined a stylish superstructure with a spacious interior and flowing exterior lines. Carambat said "These wide multi- hull yachts always present a design challenge to create a sleek profile. However, in the Swath 60, I believe we have achieved a yacht look to complement the trend setting innovation of the SWATH hull."
(5 October 2007)
|
