Youth In Revolt
Robb Report Singapore|May 2022
High-tech, social, on-demand and... ugly? How a new generation of owners is transforming yacht design.
Julia Zaltzman
Youth In Revolt

Open space, multiple pools and direct ocean access differentiate Tankoa's 250ft Project Apache from old-school designs.

“There's a clamour in yacht design to find something with a younger appeal," says Ian Sherwood, broker for Burgess Yachts, which is overseeing the build L of the 114ft Project Fox. Designed for a buyer in their 20s or 30s, the tall, forward superstructure is connected to a giant, open aft deck; although based on an explorer yacht, it looks less like a conventional expedition vessel and more like its shadow boat - and that's the point.

Candela's C-8 comes as an open day cruiser or a sheltered hardtop with a retractable sunroof.

"The new generation of owners wants the ability to do more than just sit at anchor," Sherwood says. Hence, Project Fox's lllsqm rear deck can hold amphibious vehicles, submersibles, jet skis, a pair of 25ft tenders and scuba gear; with clear decks, it becomes a sprawling social area. Fittingly, the yacht will also come equipped with a DJ booth, a wine cellar, a media lounge and a dedicated barbecue space.

The V8 from Evo Yachts has four helm stations, including one on the roof that offers unparalleled views of the sea.

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