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29 January 2024

Project 406 builds up to the climax

The ground-breaking big fisher, Royal Huisman's Project 406, is in transit from the shipyard's inland new-build facilities. in Vollenhove, gearing up for the anticipated final stage – her launch in Amsterdam. The powerful hull of this unique vessel measures 52m / 171ft overall and her towering profile accommodates six decks. These remarkable features not only make her the largest, but also the most luxurious and individual true sportfish yacht in the world: the ultimate expression of personal freedom.

Aerial view of Project 406 on a transport barge on the canal beside a grass dyke

Project 406 is designed for an experienced owner who is passionate about fishing. She is a unique vessel in so many respects. Vripack Yacht Design is responsible for the exterior and interior design and naval architecture of this highly prestigious project. Her design is extremely distinctive, with a long bow and high bulwarks sweeping through a clear sheer to a low and uncluttered cockpit aft.

Project 406 on a transport barge, mirrored in still water at dusk

The high tower offers outstanding views with a downward angle on the water for specialized fishing. Apart from its practical function, the tower also offers a superb viewing platform for guests, who can follow all the action below. Project 406 effortlessly blends the ultimate sports fishing experience with genuine superyacht scale, comfort and refinement.

Aerial view of the Royal Huisman shipyard in Vollenhove with Project 406 on the canal

Not only is she the largest but, without doubt, the most bespoke, finely appointed, meticulously engineered and most impressive true sportfish yacht anywhere in the world. Project 406 is immaculately and extensively designed and engineered and efficiently built by the shipyard team of over 350 individual experts and highly qualified co-makers. Royal Huisman is viewed to be the only shipyard in the world capable of delivering such an individual, innovative and bespoke motoryacht project. Project 406 aka the world’s largest true sportfish yacht will turn heads wherever she goes.

Tug pulling the barge carrying Project 406 along the canal at night
Top-down view of Project 406 passing through a raised bridge at night
Project 406 on its barge beside the lit shipyard buildings and road bridge at night

Main specifications 

Type: Sport Fish Yacht | length overall: 52m / 171ft | exterior, interior design and naval architecture: Vripack Yacht Design | owner’s representative: Pascarelli Consulting working with Bush & Noble and Hampshire Marine | builder: Royal Huisman | hull & superstructure: Alustar® aluminium. Information is restricted to the main specifications above.

Update 31 January:

Top-down view of Project 406 on its barge between two bridges with a tug alongside
Project 406 on a transport barge passing the Eye Film Museum and A'DAM Tower in Amsterdam
Project 406 on its barge in Amsterdam, with tugs alongside and a lattice-fronted building behind

Update 1 February – Project 406 is launched:

Bow-on view of the white motor yacht Project 406 under a dramatic cloudy sky
Top-down view of Project 406 being towed by two tugboats on dark water

Bespoke motoryachts without compromise
Royal Huisman’s reputation has been largely built on a superlative portfolio of thirty-plus unique and tailor-made, low-profile sailing superyachts, but the legendary passion for perfection, expertise, quality, experience, flexibility and continuous innovation is not limited to these… The individual aspirations and challenges of both Project 403 and current motoryacht Project 406 were deemed to be outside the comfort zone of some yards, but both owners presented their highly distinctive individual projects to Royal Huisman – where fresh opportunities for creative problem-solving and innovation were enthusiastically welcomed. Keen to learn more? Read on at this website: news > inhuis stories & updates > bespoke motoryachts by Royal Huisman [link]

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