World’s largest sportfish yacht nears completion

Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman says its Project 406 superyacht is ready to leave its newbuild facilities in Vollenhove, ready for installation of the upper deck, sun awning hardtop and radar mast.

This six-deck Alustar aluminium motor yacht is described as the ‘world’s largest true sportfish yacht’, with a towering profile accommodating six decks, and a hull measuring 52 metres overall.

Project 406 is fitted out to be suitable for both high-end sportfishing and luxurious living, with interior and exterior design and naval architecture by Vripack Yacht Design Studio. The yacht’s design is distinctive, with a long bow and high bulwarks sweeping through a clear sheer to a low and uncluttered cockpit aft.

The high tower offers impressive views of the water at a downward angle for specialised fishing. Apart from its practical function, the tower also offers a viewing platform for guests, who can follow all the action below.

In a statement, Royal Huisman says: ‘Not only is Project 406 the largest but, without doubt, the most bespoke, finely appointed, meticulously engineered and most impressive true sportfish yacht anywhere in the world — with all the amenities expected of a superyacht.’

Project 406 is being built by the shipyard team of over 350. The testing of most on-board systems and other technical installations is currently nearing completion before the yacht’s final transport, upcoming launch and trials.

In 2022, Royal Huisman 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 in 2025.

All photos by Tom van Oossanen, courtesy of Royal Huisman.