<strong>Game changer: </strong>A computer-generated image of the Escalade yacht concept, which features a Trimonoran hull, a combination of a monohull and a trimaran hull.
Game changer: A computer-generated image of the Escalade yacht concept, which features a Trimonoran hull, a combination of a monohull and a trimaran hull.
Baran Akalin
<strong>Unique vessel: </strong>Designer Baran Akalın partnered with G. Jelle Bilkert from Dutch firm Anwigema, who's been working on the Trimonoran for over 20 years, to integrate the multi-hull concept into a luxury yacht design.
Unique vessel: Designer Baran Akalın partnered with G. Jelle Bilkert from Dutch firm Anwigema, who's been working on the Trimonoran for over 20 years, to integrate the multi-hull concept into a luxury yacht design.
Baran Akalin
<strong>Top speeds: </strong>Escalade, which is fueled by a hydraulic propulsion system, is likely to have an estimated top speed of about 42 knots.
Top speeds: Escalade, which is fueled by a hydraulic propulsion system, is likely to have an estimated top speed of about 42 knots.
Baran Akalin
<strong>Decadent décor: </strong>The vessel's elegant interior, which includes four plush suites, is the work of British designer Celia Sawyer.
Decadent décor: The vessel's elegant interior, which includes four plush suites, is the work of British designer Celia Sawyer.
Celia Sawyer
<strong>'Superstar area':</strong> The yacht also has a huge saloon with a large cinema screen and a lavish lounge area.
'Superstar area': The yacht also has a huge saloon with a large cinema screen and a lavish lounge area.
Celia Sawyer
<strong>Comfortable sailing:</strong> Escalade can accommodate up to eight guests as well two crew members.
Comfortable sailing: Escalade can accommodate up to eight guests as well two crew members.
Celia Sawyer
<strong>Yachting future? </strong>Although it hasn't been picked up by a shipyard just yet, Akalın says the concept has been getting a lot of interest from potential buyers.
Yachting future? Although it hasn't been picked up by a shipyard just yet, Akalın says the concept has been getting a lot of interest from potential buyers.
Baran Akalin
<strong>Cutting edge:</strong> "She is the design that meets the needs of the modern world," says Akalın, who states the project would take between six to 10 months to complete if/when it's picked up.
Cutting edge: "She is the design that meets the needs of the modern world," says Akalın, who states the project would take between six to 10 months to complete if/when it's picked up.
Baran Akalin