Historic naval architects commissioned for new build

A. Mylne & Co, the Scottish naval architect based in Fife, has been commissioned to build a 36m classically styled superyacht for a Swiss client.

The new build, which is due to go into production later this year, is the first yacht design by the firm in 30 years.

The vessel, currently named PF-36, will be a modern craft but featuring a classic look, and be capable of circumnavigating the world. For more details on the design of the yacht, visit our sister site SuperyachtDesign.com.

The specially designed hull form reduces slamming and pitching motions, while active fin stabilisers minimise roll. The hull efficiency has been highly optimised to give a target fuel consumption of 30 litres per hour at 10 knots, less than half that required by a modern equivalently sized vessel.

Mylne analysed different hull variations to find the most efficient hull form and produced a design that uses less than half the equivalent fuel burn for a modern wide beam yacht of its size. Tank testing at Glasgow University has been undertaken to confirm the initial analysis results. Other green initiatives include fitting a specially developed and engineered skysail to take advantage of wind power during long crossings.


There will also be a wind generator, LED energy efficient lighting, and extra thermal and acoustic insulation. The yacht will be built of steel to Lloyd's Ice Class rule requirements, giving the owner comfort for summer time excursions to colder waters and the assurance that if it hits ice it will be more than capable of breaking through it.

The project will cost an estimated £7 million by the time it is completed and once the build commences later this year, after A. Mylne & Co select a build location, it is due to be completed by spring 2013.

"We are delighted with this new project as it is very much in keeping with the whole ethos of Mylne. It really is a fantastic opportunity to put the company’s name back on the map. It’s the culmination of the hard work we’ve been putting in over a number of years to revive Mylne,” said David Gray, A. Mylne & Co’s director. “Once we have this one under our belts we are looking at expansion and other ways in which we can build up the company. We already have plans for a range of new leisure boats that reflect the classic Mylne style cues and believe there is a market for them all around the world due to the very strong heritage of the brand, so it’s a very exciting time for the business.”

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