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Iddes Yachts Reveals 55 Metre 'Go-Anywhere' Expedition Superyacht Concept

Iddes Yachts has revealed a 55 metre go-anywhere expedition yacht series concept named the Class 55.

The new production series combines luxury and comfort with the “most demanding engineering and operational requirements”, the studio said.

Described as “the ultimate adventure platform”, the 55 metre explorer features a large D13 certified heli-deck capable of carrying tenders and amphibious vehicles for access to remote areas.

Elsewhere, the yacht features a 185 square metre loading deck, beam of 10.5 metres and five-ton multipurpose crane.

Various propulsion options are available, including a diesel-hydro hybrid system or a diesel-electric hybrid system for a cruising speed of 12-15 knots and range of 5,000 nautical miles. Ample storage allows for 40 days’ autonomy at sea.

There is also the option to include a media and communications centre aft of the vessel. Accommodation is for a total of 12 guests.

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Iddes Yachts introduces Class 55, a concept expedition yacht that’ll take you to the ends of the earth

Class 55 isn’t just another concept. It’s what Iván Salas Jefferson, owner of Iddes Yachts, would want for himself

“If you could build your own yacht from scratch, what would it look like?” 

It’s a question that Iván Salas Jefferson has been asked regularly since he founded Iddes Yachts in 2013. 

While not yet on par with the likes of Amels , Blohm+Voss or Feadship – especially when it comes to brand equity and recognition for its custom-built yachts – Jefferson’s boutique agency has already refitted more than 70 yachts. Not keen to be a mere cog in the wheel, Iddes Yachts has carved a niche for itself by specialising in concept designs , hoping that seasoned yacht owners will one day be bold enough to take the plunge and bring his visions to life. 

Following Hop , Iddes Yachts’ 120m megayacht concept , the Spanish-based company has released renderings of its newest project, Class 55 . But it’s no ordinary concept; not to Jefferson at least.

In fact, he declares that Class 55 is “the yacht I would want to build for myself”. 

And what would that look like? First and foremost, it’s environmentally friendly . The owner of Class 55 can opt to fit it with a clean fuel-electric hybrid engine. Without compromising on speed – it can be pushed to hit 15 knots – or range – it can travel up to 5,000Nm. Glass sliding doors on the upper decks allow for natural ventilation throughout the day, thus reducing the need for air conditioners. 

As an expedition yacht, how Class 55 stands out is in its ability to accommodate other modes of transport – a welcome option for those who wish to explore the most  secluded locations . The space at the stern doubles as a helipad, while the in-built crane – which can carry up to 4.53 tonnes in weight – is able to load tenders, SUVs and amphibious vehicles with ease. The yacht’s 55m length also allows owners to navigate remote locations, especially those with shallower drafts. 

And you can be sure that with Jefferson’s seal of approval, neither design nor comfort takes a back seat. Social areas, entertainment rooms and luxuriously fitted cabins are generously spread across five decks – you’re looking at 1,580sqm of space – for 12 guests. 

To fully appreciate the 10.5m beam, head to the salon; the lack of passageways on both port and starboard sides allows owners to enjoy unobstructed views. The gorgeous minimalist flybridge also deserves special mention; the retractable roof means that you’ll get to enjoy a soak under a star-studded sky, or better yet, on a snowy night. 

Those game enough to cruise through harsh winters in the Arctic can ask Iddes Yachts to include a built-in fireplace. After all, Class 55 is still a concept, which means that owners have the ability to customise almost every aspect to their liking. 

Pragmatism, in most cases, trumps imagination. Class 55 , however, shows how a yacht can be pragmatic yet remain stylish at the same time. Now all it needs is an owner who’s bold enough to turn the vision into reality. 

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• Design Lead : Ivan Salas Jefferson
• Design : Joan Gelabert Botella, Andrea Polato
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Class 55 Yacht

The Class 55 is a new and innovative explorer series from Spanish design house Iddes Yachts.

Drawing on decades of experience in design and production of superyachts, Ivan Jefferson has designed with the Class 55 the perfect yacht he would build for himself. 

Well equipped with an optional helideck, space for lifting tenders and amphibious vehicles, the Class 55 series is the ideal choice for the shifting demographic of the modern day yacht owner. The desire to explore and adventure can now be realised in the height of luxury.

The Class 55 is highly autonomous, able to spend est. 30-40 days at sea and capable of a range of roughly 5000 nautical miles.

She is powered by gas or dual engine diesel-gas, with option for pure diesel or electrical hybrid propulsion. 

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Class 55 Superyacht: An Unlimited World of Possibilities

The latest concept unveiled by Spanish design studio  Iddes Yachts  is their  Class 55  superyacht which will reconnect sailors to the oceans with no operational restrictions. Measuring at a modest 55 meters, the luxury yacht stays true to the company’s ethos of adventure and exploration and will allow its owners to do anything and to do it anywhere.

To engage and embrace the human-ocean relationship is at the vessels core as this exemplary superyacht will let up to 12 passengers embark on any experience. With a beam of 10.5 meters and draft of 2.5-3.0 meters, the yacht has a cruising speed of 12-15 knots with an approximate 5,000 nautical mile range. Whether on extreme expeditions or cruising around the calm waters of your choice, guests will be able to live for long period of times onboard comfortably (from 30-40 days at sea) and unplug from their hectic lives.

“The Class 55 combines two decades of superyacht building and design experience from Iddes Yachts into a unique superyacht series. After a lifetime in yachting, this is the yacht I would want to build for myself, no doubt.” Iván Salas Jefferson, Founder of Iddes Yachts.

The length of this yacht made from a steel hull and aluminum superstructure was carefully chosen to generously incorporate all necessary requirements whilst allowing the yacht to navigate in the most spectacular hidden locations and marinas with ease. Furthermore, owners can choose whether to have the yacht include a helideck, which can be used to carry tenders, equipment and amphibious vehicles enabling access to the most remote areas and, when in need, make use of the helicopter.

Echoing Iván Salas Jefferson’s – Founder, Naval Architect and Designer of Iddes Yachts – vision and passion for the ocean and being close to the sea, the Class 55 is a luxury exploration vessel that forges the human-ocean relationship. All while embracing the very latest in design trends and amenities, this yacht has been engineered to bring together the most important elements of comfort and luxury.

While each yacht is completely customizable, at its core, the hybrid yacht was conceived to make the most (in a quick and efficient manner) of yacht building. Merging design, construction and operations with one singular purpose. With careful consideration towards both manufacturing and operational requirements, the extensive design exercise produces a sleek and carefully considered (in terms of materials used, construction timeline and overall aesthetic) yacht. The yacht boasts five decks with over 890m2 of interior space with 700m2 exterior space and includes a multipurpose crane with the ability to lift five tons and a 185m2 loading deck.

With the possibility of a hydro hybrid power plant propulsion option, the Class 55 will also ensure that any corner of the Earth she sails to will be left untouched by her presence.

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