Apex 850
THE WORLD’S LARGEST SLOOP
AN UNPRECEDENTED OPPORTUNITY FOR AN INSPIRED OWNER
The APEX 850 mega sloop is one of the most exciting concepts the yachting world has ever seen. Dramatic in scale yet elegant in appearance, the 85m / 279ft APEX features a mind-blowing 107m / 351ft rig, qualifying as both the world’s largest sloop and the world’s largest aluminium sailing yacht. She will effortlessly join the world's sailing top ten.
APEX 850 is a fully-resolved concept for a mega yacht. She is bold and ambitious enough to comprehensively redefine on-board lifestyle and sailing experiences. Just add the refinements that express the vision and creativity of an inspired owner and she will be ready to commence construction. Once on the water, the world will look on in awe.
Tall, taller, tallest: MAKING AN IMPRESSION
You know superyachts. You’ve been around them for some time and you’re not so easily impressed. Be ready for a surprise… The towering rig dominates everything in sight. There is no other show in town.
APEX 850’s dominating rig in perspective - Dutch windmill 32m / 105ft – Statue of Christ, Rio de Janeiro 39m / 128ft – J-class yacht 48m / 157ft – Space shuttle 51m / 167ft – Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow 65m / 213ft – Statue of Liberty, New York, 93m / 305ft – APEX 850 rig 107m / 351ft
AN ICONIC COLLABORATION
The innovators behind APEX 850 – Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design and Royal Huisman – come with a pedigree that hardly needs introduction to followers of the world’s leading super-sailing yachts. Enjoy watching the video with the designer’s and builder’s comments:
THE ULTIMATE VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
There is an amazing, stereoscopic Oculus 3D virtual tour exclusively available to prospective owners. The depth of field and quality of presentation offered by this technology provide the viewer with the most extraordinary, fully immersive, experience of being aboard the world’s largest sloop. A preview can be found via the online 360 VR tour: link
| Length overall | 85m / 279ft |
|---|---|
| Owners / guests accommodation | 10 – 12 in 5 suites |
| Naval architecture | Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design |
| Interior | Owners’ preference |
| Builder | Royal Huisman |
| Construction | Aluminium |
| Rig and sail handling | Carbon mast, boom, rigging and integrated sailing system by Rondal |
| Air draft | 107m / 351ft |
| Additional facts? | Open press release: link (opens new tab) |
Royal Huisman and Malcolm McKeon are proud to unveil the world’s largest sloop: the sensational APEX 850. This is undoubtedly the most ambitious and inspiring concept yet to be developed in an exclusive relationship between Royal Huisman and the renowned superyacht designer Malcolm McKeon.
Above her sleek and powerful hull, APEX features a towering rig that will dominate the marine landscape wherever in the world she drops anchor. Stunning minimalism in every aspect of McKeon’s radical design serves to emphasise the grace and potential of this extraordinary ocean greyhound. Even the all-glass superstructure, encompassing some 200m2 / 2150ft2 of guest cockpit and a luxurious saloon, scarcely seems to be there - an understated, almost ethereal presence.
APEX 850 is fully resolved in terms of design, naval architecture and engineering. Technical challenges have been identified and addressed; potential for refinement explored and incorporated. The concept is therefore an unprecedented opportunity for an ambitious and creative owner...
Read on: press release (opens new tab)