Royal Huisman project 405 Nilaya

Nilaya is possibly the first truly composite superyacht of the modern era. While many aluminum vessels have some composite parts, Royal Huisman project 405 is much more a hybrid. The revolutionary element of the Featherlight™ method for this 47m / 154ft high-performance cruiser sloop is not a single process or construction material, but a holistic light-weight method for delivering a global cruising yacht that will be completely at home competing in superyacht racing events. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) modeling enabled selecting various construction materials (like carbon composite watertight bulkhead) and varied Alustar aluminum plate thicknesses and frame spacing to maximize hull stiffness while minimizing total displacement. With engineering and weight management brought in-house, the approach was comprehensive, extending to interior, lighting, insulation, and all mechanical systems. Read on in the editor’s notes of the announcement at Follow Royal Huisman: Instagram: Facebook: LinkedIn: Twitter: ROYAL HUISMAN – THE SPIRIT OF INDIVIDUALITY #nilaya #royalhuisman #project405 #featherlight #innovation #lightweight #superyacht #nautadesign #reichelpugh #mcmnewport Video by Tom van Oossanen