Royal Huisman to build world’s largest sloop

Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman has signed an order for an 85m sloop, which the company is calling a ‘revolutionary’ step into the future for superyachts.

The vessel, currently known as Project 410, will also be the world’s largest sloop upon completion. Currently, that title is held by M5, a 77.6m sloop-rigged superyacht launched in 2003 in the UK as Mirabella V.

Royal Huisman says Project 410 was requested by a client looking for a vessel that would be ‘head-turning, arresting and iconic’. However, the client also stated that it should provide all the safety features, comforts, and luxury of a mega yacht.

Frers Design and Wetzels Brown teamed up to present the concept that was selected by the owner to meet this challenging brief. After an intense year of development, the designs are finalised and the preparations for the construction process have begun.

Project 410 will be a true sailor’s yacht, says Royal Huisman, ready to sail in a matter of minutes and capable of sailing very fast, in comfort, to make the most of that long waterline. She is designed with an impressive ability to build and increase apparent wind speed.

The builder says Project 410 is an eco-friendly project, aiming for structural recyclability and incorporating green energy, quiet operation, and silent mode sailing. The brief states that, wherever possible, the yacht will employ recycled materials or simple, low-impact materials crafted to create exceptional effects. Wherever the technology permits – or can be adapted to permit – RH410 will be future-proofed.

The innovative technology Royal Huisman will use on Project 410 qualifies for the new Lloyd’s “Hybrid Power” certificate as the yacht will be capable of regenerating energy during sailing. A 2-megawatt battery bank facilitates silent and fumeless propulsion and ensures ultimate comfort with maximum redundancy and sustainability.

The massive carbon mast, boom and integrated sailing system will be designed and produced by Royal Huisman’s sister company, Rondal. Project 410 will be constructed in aluminium at Royal Huisman’s newbuild facilities in Vollenhove.

Royal Huisman CCO Peter Naeyé says: “It is an extraordinary honour to be entrusted with a project of such scale, ambition, and technical sophistication. This unique Project 410 perfectly reflects who we are and what we do at Royal Huisman. A true performance superyacht with supersized dimensions, and full of technical innovations.”