NILAYA IN DETAIL

Design mockup (getting it right) and reality. Removable grabrails in between the transom and cockpit to guarantee safety of guests and crew: never more than two steps without a grabrail

Weightsaving twin anchor system with GFRP chainlockers and titanium swing over arms. Note the interconnecting carbon bars of the hatch (manual central locking system)

Mockup and reality. Sun loungers transform into chaise longue that adjust according to the yacht’s heel up to 25° – 30°. A feature planned for comfort even on long range cruises.

Rondal created a range of custom carbon fiber gear including the forepeak sail drums

Rethinking the mast base and integrating the halyard turning blocks and their jammers into the mast collar lightened and simplified the deck construction

Traditional running backstays are replaced with locks – this by owner request. The arrangement saves 1,200kg / 2,645lbs over the typical arrangement utilizing captive winches below deck and three to four cubic meters of volume in the lazarette.

Twin rudder steering system. Jim Pugh of Reichel/Pugh: “Sailing Nilaya in Palma was impressive, seriously amazing performance for a superyacht. While we sailed in only in sub 10 [knots] TWS, it was remarkable how responsive Nilaya was. This yacht is going to turn some heads wherever she is…”