SAVANNAH

She cannot technically be called a novelty. Launched in 2015, Savannah, Feadship’s first maxi-yacht with hybrid propulsion represents a futuristic project from the point of view of environmental nsustainability, which has successfully sailed the seas halfway around the world for more than a decade. But the one that came out a few months ago from the Dutch Feadship shipyards in Aalsmeer after a deep refit leaves one speechless with the awe it generates at a glance. Starting with the legendary Nemo Lounge, a space carved out of the belly of this maxiyacht of just over 83 meters, from which one can admire the underwater wonders. But that’s not all. Feadship, De Voogt and Cristina Gherardi envisioned Savannah as a floating temple of luxury and wellness on board. In addition to a wellness area, and a library, Savannah’s 12 guests can count on the comfort of six cabins including a master suite complete with a terrace overlooking the sea. Continuity between indoor and outdoor spaces is ensured by the color palette but also by a design in which the main deck and owner’s deck aft have been designed as single giant open inside/outside spaces, enclosed by weathertight sliding doors. When the sides of the main lounge open, the entire space from the swimming pool to the saloon serves as an alfresco experience zone. «The owner of Savannah loves to be at one with the water», said the owner’s project manager and now Captain of Savannah, Ted McCumber. «This phenomenal design allows him to run from the main saloon and dive straight into the sea». But Savannah is not just about luxury and comfort. Savannah’s motorization combines a main diesel engine, three generators, and lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of nearly one million watts. A system that, thanks to the dynamic shape of her hull and a single main engine that transmits its power to the rear propeller 40 percent larger, make Savannah a very efficient maxiyacht with fuel consumption reduced by 30 percent without affecting her performance. In fact, Savannah

reaches a top speed of 17 knots and a 6,500 mile range.