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WORLD PREMIERE - LOTUS

Royal Huisman Marketing & Communications | Jurjen van ’t Verlaat | Flevoweg 1, PO Box 23, 8325 ZG Vollenhove, Holland | T: +31 527 243131 | [email protected] hjgjhgjhg

World Premiere Monaco Yacht Show 2019:

LOTUS

LOTUS, the 88m Dyna-Rig and 70m Companion Vessel, launched and

overwhelmingly positively received at the recent Monaco Yacht Show

2019. LOTUS, the next-generation project from the ThirtyC design studio,

in collaboration with Dykstra Naval Architects and Royal Huisman.

NO COMPROMISE, NO LIMITS

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THE SUPERYACHT EXPERIENCE RE-DEFINED

Discerning superyacht owners are increasingly looking for a more refined experience. For

some, the joys and thrills of cruising under sail may be diminished when a yacht grows above

a certain size. For these owners, a megayacht under sail does not deliver quite the same

personal experience; it can feel less in touch with the elements.

So why build a boat of that size? Because today’s standards of luxury, comfort and services

for guests require a very comprehensive crew and support team. With up to 18 guests, that

can mean a full complement of anything from 40 to 50 people. A hull of 130m or more is

required to accommodate them, lessening the intimacy of the experience for some owners

and guests, who may feel overwhelmed by the scale of the deck spaces and the size of the

crew complement.

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LOTUS: MORE THAN A SOLUTION, A WHOLE NEW WAY OF THINKING

The superyacht experience that owners and their guests increasingly appreciate is

multifaceted. Adventurous world cruising under sail. The excitement of superyacht racing at

legendary regattas such as the St Barth’s Bucket. Day sailing among the world’s most

beautiful archipelagos. Recognising that different groups of family or guests might want to

pursue different itineraries at the same time. Exploration, diving, the ability to explore rias and

fjords, even a simple run ashore.

The answer is LOTUS, one superyacht project with two integrated components: the

magnificent LOTUS 88m | 289ft DynaRig sailing yacht; and her companion vessel the LOTUS

70m | 230ft explorer with a full complement of sea-to-shore transport options and much,

much more.

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LOTUS is not a sailing yacht with a support vessel. LOTUS is a concept whereby two vessels

are designed, built and operated in a totally integrated manner to provide the most

comprehensive range of superyacht experiences and services ever offered to owners and their

guests by the superyacht industry. The result is a wholly new level of personal choice,

freedom and flexibility to enjoy the very best of everything superyachting has to offer –

without compromise or limits.

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TWO MAST DYNA-RIG

LOTUS IS A BOLD AND ORIGINAL BLUEPRINT FOR THE NEXT GENERATION

OF SUPERYACHTS

Her concept is leading edge not only for her rig, styling, technology and performance but also

for the attractive balance of accommodation and facilities available for guests. A far less

intrusive requirement for crew and support team than is normal for a yacht of this size is

made possible by the dual-ship LOTUS package. LOTUS under sail is a true sailor’s experience,

in touch and uncompromised, yet still enriched by the most comprehensive guest services.

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The LOTUS sailing yacht offers her owner speed, precision sailing and reduced complexity in

terms of both rigging and crew. She has the capability to cruise the world in total comfort

and security or to compete in global superyacht regattas. This versatility is derived from the

proven and highly efficient DynaRig configuration which, combined with advanced

technologies used in construction, propulsion and power management, will place her among

the fastest and most technologically advanced sailing yachts in the world.

Drawn with signature ThirtyC style, Lotus is a masterpiece collaboration with iconic yacht

builders Royal Huisman and DynaRig creators Dykstra Naval Architects. With its extensive

open spaces, leisure facilities and superlative accommodation LOTUS offers almost limitless

opportunities for customisation.

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A DESIGN EVOLUTION

With the ship’s toys and other support equipment accommodated on the LOTUS companion

ship, the open deck areas of this Lotus DynaRig sailing yacht with its 14.6m | 48ft beam

provide more than ample space for a bow area pool, spacious flybridge and expansive sun

deck, linking to the multiple dining areas, huge saloon and the vast beach club below.

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TALL SHIPS, TRANSFORMED

The great clipper ships were the cutting edge of sailing technology in their day and it is fitting

that LOTUS’s soaring rig pays tribute to that heritage. But today’s transformation would surely

have been beyond belief to the sailors of that era.

Unlike the clipper ships, where large crews performed tough and dangerous work, the LOTUS

DynaRig provides a safe environment where a small crew can manage and trim the sails

without the encumbrance of lines or winches, and guests can enjoy the deck spaces in total

security. This high-performance sailing system underpins ease of handling, reliability,

efficiency and guaranteed performance. The masts and all the sails rotate by the simple push

of a button, enabling optimum trimming either from the bridge or a remote station.

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PROGRESSIVE, ENVIRONMENTALLY AWARE

LOTUS aims to be one of the most technologically advanced sailing superyachts ever created.

Environmental awareness, alloyed with smart deployment of new technologies, aims to lessen

the environmental impact of both ships’ operations wherever the opportunity arises.

Two examples: the latest solar technology will be integrated into the masts, capturing

sunlight throughout the day; ‘smart’ power generation, storage and management systems

will minimize fuel use and even enable the Lotus DynaRig to sail from her berth without

starting an engine.

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BUILT BY ROYAL HUISMAN

‘Built by Royal Huisman’ doesn’t just mean built to last. It also means built with the finest

finishes, craftsmanship and engineering you could possibly wish to incorporate into any yacht.

With a 135 year history, Royal Huisman is widely regarded as the world’s #1 builder of sailing

superyachts. The yard is now extending its expertise, quality and innovation into the creation

of exceptional motoryachts. The LOTUS duo, the 88m | 289ft sailing yacht and her 70m | 230

ft explorer companion vessel, will be built from Alustar A5 aluminium for lightness, strength

and durability using techniques pioneered by Royal Huisman. These techniques are often

copied, but rarely equalled by other yards.

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Royal Huisman’s long history has

been the platform for today’s

formidable superyacht building

capability, yet the passion for

innovation and for enhanced

perfection will always be the driving

force. The first rate customer

service and after-sales programmes

are as important as the ontime, on-

budget delivery of each and every

flawless yacht. With its base in

Vollenhove, the Netherlands, Royal

Huisman also has a deep water

location in Amsterdam (both

undertaking new-build and refit

work) and a well-established service

hub in Palma.

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DINE IN STYLE - The sunken dining area aft gives full protection from the elements and can

fold away during an evening party.

LIFE’S A BEACH - Enjoy the amenities of the beach club, then escape straight back to your

cabin from the aft deck in complete privacy.

ENTERTAIN AND RELAX - The ultimate entertainment space, adaptable to any scenario, yet

perfectly designed to simply relax and enjoy the views under sail.

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OPEN AIR THEATRE

LOTUS provides the ultimate platform for a unique

state-ofthe- art entertainment system that projects

onto the forward sails to create an immersive

viewing experience for all guests.

Developed from the ground up, this custom system

is built into LOTUS’s superstructure. The projection

area of 15m | 49ft wide by over 9m | 29.5ft in height

combines with a sound system incorporating custom

popup speakers strategically placed to create a true

360° audio experience.

LOTUS’s open air theatre is visible from the entire

top deck, with ample space for friends, family and

guests to sit and relax on the numerous loungers

and sofas or in the bars. Where better to watch the

stars than under the stars?

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TENDER AND TOYS - Hidden under the foredeck is

space for two tenders

A REFRESHING DIP? - Escape to the forward pool for

a morning swim. With a custom canopy, you can

relax afterwards in the sun or shade.

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BEYOND THE FINEST BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Offering the purest of retreats, LOTUS’s interior is beyond the imaginable. The most luxurious

touches abound with the world’s finest A-grade hides, plush, sumptuous carpets, exquisite

upholstery and handcrafted wood veneers. Throughout the ship, guests will find themselves

luxuriously cocooned by such materials, incorporated into impeccably designed and crafted

furnishings and furniture.

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HIDDEN SECRETS, INSPIRED INTERIOR

LOTUS offers a uniquely relaxing environment, striking a perfect balance between intimacy

and spaciousness. The interior layout marries innovation and comfort with custom-developed

finishes designed in collaboration with leading specialists to create a sense of calm and

interest throughout.

The colours, textures, and inherent

structure of these materials, together

with the dramatic and nuanced effects

of indirect and focused lighting,

combine to deliver a stunning interior.

The salon offers its own unique vision

with stunning views not only horizontally

to the sides and aft, but also vertically,

thanks to the beautifully integrated

skylight with framing and special finishes

from leading decorative artists DKT

Artworks.

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ONE AND ONE MAKES THREE

This 70m | 230ft explorer motoryacht is ‘the other half’ of the LOTUS equation but in this case

the two halves add up to much more than one whole. That is because each vessel is designed

to integrate in terms of layout and function with the other to provide the most

comprehensive and flexible range of superyacht experiences to owners and their guests ever.

The LOTUS companion vessel is so much more than a shadow or support ship. Her

accommodation, for both guests and crew, is of the same superlative standard as will be

found on the 88m | 289ft sailing ship. She may act as ‘mother ship’ at a regatta where the

LOTUS DynaRig yacht is competing, or as solo vessel for one group of guests wishing to

explore a remote navigable river whilst others enjoy a day’s sailing. The two will always be in

touch, always focused on optimal logistics and service for owners and guests.

LOTUS - COMPANION VESSEL

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LIFESTYLE AND LOGISTICS, OPERATING IN HARMONY

The functionality of the companion vessel also complements the lifestyle of the sailing yacht,

acting as the operations and accommodation centre for the duo’s crew and hotel service

entourages, together with pilots, doctors, tutors and any guides or other team members

required to enrich the adventures and keep them safe.

The LOTUS companion vessel is designed to house the fullest complement of toys, tenders,

cars, helicopters – even a submarine if wished – to enhance the experience of travelling the

globe.

Aggressively styled, futuristic and clean in design, the LOTUS companion vessel provides a

complementary aesthetic to her sailing partner to act visually, as well as operationally as a

complete package.

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EXPLORE FURTHER THAN EVER BEFORE

The LOTUS duo has been designed to challenge traditional notions of what is possible. This in

turn challenges and encourages the owner to explore new territories, in many new ways.

The LOTUS concept reflects the values of the designers and engineers behind this innovation.

Each vessel is instilled with complementary and powerful design cues, delivering capability

with composure.

The LOTUS truly provides the means for the modern family, their friends and associates, to

make more of their world.

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TOYS AND TENDERS - Huge exterior storage space allow for the transportation of numerous

tenders, jet skis and sailing boat

HELICOPTER HANGAR - Both helipad and heli-hangar with storage, fuelling and maintenance

facilities

GARAGE AND WORKSHOP - Generous covered storage provides space for submarine, extra

tenders and dive station plus workshops for all the toys

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