“ We build yachts other yards do not dare to build!”


age/gender etc. The motions of the yachts were calculated, resulting in an in-house tool at Feadship, which can calculate the Comfort Rating.


“We can compare different yachts, new and old designs. This is a good prediction tool and we can combine it with all the infor- mation and data we have from our clients. We can prove the yacht will be more com- fortable and this is used in the initial design to decide on the length, beam, location of owner’s stateroom and if aluminium or steel would be better for example.”


As well as this MARIN helps with full-scale measurements and their correlation with model testing and simulations and it offers advice to Feadship. “We have a huge data- base, it is always very valuable to get on board measurements and fundamental to build up our knowledge.” Mr Schouten adds that they work together with MARIN to combine the Feadship and MARIN knowledge pool to optimise the yachts of the future. “You can walk around MARIN and find experts with 30 years plus experience, which is such a valuable resource.”


In the short-term he expects clients to continue to focus on fuel consumption and propulsion, with more hybrid systems com- ing into development. “Clients want more flexibility, more efficient cruising speeds and high maximum speeds. This flexibility in speeds may require different propulsion options. And comfort will remain top of the agenda.”


The Predator, the first Axe Bow superyacht


waves. “Calculations show that we can achieve the same seakeeping and steering capability as a conventional yacht. These calculations prove to our clients that the seakeeping and steering behaviour of the boat is more than good.” The first Axe Bow superyacht, the Predator is pictured.


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MARIN, Feadship, TNO and the Royal Netherlands Navy have also worked together on a very large study looking into comfort at sea. They examined which motions cause seasickness - if it is acceleration, heeling, rolling – and also considered if certain people are prone to it if they are a certain


Feadship has 16 yachts under construction, many for repeat clients. Mr Schouten says Feadship’s secret to success over the 100 years is having the ability to stay ahead, be innovative and to keep on pushing boundaries forward. “We offer true custo- misation of the highest quality and comfort standards.


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