This is the excellent PHI - the world's longest motor yacht below 500GT presented by by Royal Huisman.
She is 58.5 meters (192ft) in length and the fast displacement aluminum motor yacht has, the yacht maker says, been a 'great challenge' to engineer and build.
Cor D. Rover is responsible for PHI’s exterior design and interior layout, and he says: “Rather than just building a large yacht on a so-called shipyard ‘platform’ to enjoy the pleasures of being at sea, the owner of PHI wanted to build a yacht with a profound underlying story, a deep-rooted knowledge that runs through all aspects of the yacht, from her exterior appearance to her internal experience.”
Inspired by nature, the owner's penthouse apartment on the upper deck is focused on the galaxy.
Owner's desire for a highly advanced yacht
The main deck reflects an organic and visual message, and PHI reflects the owner's desire for a technical and highly advanced yacht that will set new standards.
And even though the PHI is the world's longest sub-500 GT motor yacht, there has been no compromise on quality or standards.
She also uses Van Oossanen’s XL fast-displacement hull form to deliver fuel efficiencies.
PHI also offers more exterior and interior entertainment areas on the aft deck than other conventional yacht designs.
And, instead of having a typical 'wedding cake' silhouette, she has a sleek and appealing low profile.
Patented DEPP swimming pool
Indeed, another 'first' is found on the pool deck with the patented DEPP swimming pool created by Cor D. Rover.
The pool uses a minimum volume of freshwater since the body of water will remain in the pool to be heated and treated overnight when not being used.
It works by sealing the pool into a tank - at the touch of a button - so the water does not have to be pumped out and in again.
Mr. Rover adds: "A cool gimmick can be found in the lower deck lobby where we created an infinite wine cellar."
‘Unique combination of some extraordinary skills’
The owner’s representative and project manager, Guy Booth, said: "From the early days, it was clear that this owner's vision would take a unique combination of some extraordinary skills.
"The owner knew that he wanted a deep, intelligent, and thought-provoking core concept, that reflects elements of several great personal interests."
He praised Mr. Rover and his team's final creation - which took a year of deliberation.
Mr. Booth said: "With such a powerful vision, a demand for the absolute highest level of quality available anywhere, and such difficult engineering challenges, Royal Huisman were clearly the best partner to build the boat."
The PHI has a top speed of 22 knt and room for 10 guests and 11 crew.
