Sea King Bespoke Yacht Concept

Harking back to the mahogany powerboats of the 1940s with a contemporary flair, the new 18-metre Sea King bespoke yacht concept by Adam Schacter is a no-expense-spared exercise in sybaritic seamanship targeted to the Middle Eastern market. Powered by twin gas turbines linked to water jets and run by a drive-by-wire system in the cockpit, the yacht can (theoretically) reach a top speed of 120 knots, and is designed to ferry millionaires and such around all those fancy-ass man-made islands they’ve got down in Dubai. The Sea King aims for an “exclusive and luxurious look that rouses a sense of understated excellence.”

Made almost entirely of wood, including the artfully curved leather-cushioned driver’s seat, the top deck features a cockpit, passenger bench and two sun loungers, all finished in leather with metal and wood detailing. The lower deck houses a double bedroom, salon with mini bar and fold-out bed, a small galley, wet bar and bathroom. An aesthetically-pleasing combo of sleek lines and ornate detailing, the Sea King uses only natural materials including the finest cedar, mahogany and marante wood, tanned Connolly leather, and polished stainless steel components. So, are you “roused” yet?

Tags: Adam Schacter, Sea King

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