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Perfect for a shale-oil tycoon – Inspired by Texas, this superyacht concept is longer than 3-Olympic sized swimming pools. It has a mechanical bull, a massive owner’s suite, and a secret ‘love crib.’

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Not all things big and flashy are necessarily ugly or lacking grace. Look no further than the latest Kurt Strand megayacht concept, Lonestar, for confirmation.

Kurt Strand, he of the Strand Craft Yachts, is an established designer in the naval industry, with countless projects to his name, both real and studies like Lonestar. Whether it’s a smaller watercraft or a gigantic megayacht, Strand’s designs always stand out, and this one is no different.

Lonestar is a 561-foot (171-meter) megayacht that would bring Texas design elements out on the open sea, the designer explains to us. Strand has been striving to  “design the yacht of the future”  with every one of his projects, and this one might be it: it has hybrid propulsion and incredible luxury amenities, all wrapped up in a visually striking package that will make any multi-millionaire proud to call his own. We can talk all we want about how what counts is on the inside, but we all know that appearance is also important.

On this account, Lonestar delivers: it’s sleek and elegant, looks fast even in renders, and promises plenty of luxe amenities, if only for its sheer size. Strand says both the exterior and the interior would feature western style elements, like the Texas star, leather, rustic wood, and works by Texas artists. The interior has not been detailed beyond this mention.

Amenities include a helideck on the foredeck, with a hangar to store the aircraft when not in use, and a “love crib” at the bow, just for the owner to take in the panoramic views. The same “love crib” offers access to the master suite, which is equally massive, at 500 square meters (5,382 square feet) – so basically a house within a mansion.

Accommodation would be for 32 guests across 16 cabins and 50 crew members to cater to all their whims and needs. A typical superyacht today can accommodate 12 to 14 guests, but Lonestar wants to stand out in all regards, albeit only on (virtual) paper at this point.

Inside Lonestar’s garages would be no less than six custom tenders of varying sizes, all of them designed to match the mothership. No sense in splashing gazillions of dollars on a megayacht if the tenders are mismatched.

Perhaps more important than all these are the eco-friendly credentials of such a yacht. Strand doesn’t imagine it as a fully-green vessel, but it’s friendlier than current alternatives, and that could be enough to soothe a multi-millionaire’s conscience. Propulsion on Lonestar is by means of hybrid gas turbines that power 4-pod drives of 38,000 hp in total, taking it to a top speed of 24 knots (27.6 mph / 44.5 kph).

Big, beautiful and highly capable – the only thing Lonestar needs right now is for the right multi-millionaire to come along.

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Kurt Strand Design debuts prototype for world’s second-largest superyacht

August 25, 2022

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Kurt Strand Design has unveiled a brand new 561-foot gigayacht concept with mind-boggling amenities inspired by Texan culture.

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This Insane 555-Foot Gigayacht Concept Has a Retractable Deck That Opens to a Giant Sunken Pool Oasis

The lazzarini concept also has two moveable helipads and a giant garage for your supercars., rachel cormack.

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Lazzarini is a font of superyacht concepts—and yet, it still manages to keep things fresh.

The disruptive design studio, which has envisioned everything from a swan-shaped megayacht to a flying superyacht powered by blimps, has just unveiled an epic new gigayacht with a layout quite unlike anything currently on the water.

Christened Sovrano, or “sovereign” in Italian, the vessel measures an imposing 555 feet and is the king of the seas when it comes to size. In fact, Lazzarini claims Sovrano is the widest yacht in the world. The vessel is equipped with a platform on either side of the main deck that results in a beam of 108 feet.

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The two platforms can be turned into helipads, swimming pools or extra lounges, depending on what the owner desires. Each platform is also fitted with four electric winches that allow a section to be lowered to the waterline when required for seaside dining or lounging.

That’s not Sovrano’s only showstopping feature, either. The five-decker sports a covered atrium on the foredeck that opens to reveal a hidden oasis. The sunken space houses a verdant garden and swimming pool on the lower level that can be enjoyed by guests in any season on account of the cover. There are also two more pools aft.

Another highlight is the giant garage, which can store two 49-foot tenders and up to six supercars. It’s complemented by a lifting platform and two cranes at the stern that can support the loading and unloading of the various vehicles.

The atrium with pool and garden.  Lazzarini Design

Inside, meanwhile, Sovrano can sleep up to 50 seafarers across 20 private suites. It also offers space for up to 60 crew. That makes it more like a cruise ship than a private yacht. The living quarters can, of course, be fully customized to a client’s preferences.

As for performance, Lazzarini says the steel-hulled brute could be equipped with electric motors or a hybrid propulsion system for an estimated top speed of 18 knots or 31 knots, respectively.

The studio estimates the build will take four years to complete—at which point there’ll probably be another crazy Lazzarini design on the horizon.

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Rachel Cormack is a digital editor at Robb Report. She cut her teeth writing for HuffPost, Concrete Playground, and several other online publications in Australia, before moving to New York at the…

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LONE STAR is a 27.74 m Motor Yacht, built in Taiwan by Ocean Alexander and delivered in 2023.

She can accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 staterooms, with 4 crew members waiting on their every need. She has a gross tonnage of 163.0 GT and a 6.25 m beam.

She was designed by Evan K. Marshall , who also designed the interior. Evan K. Marshall has designed 125 yachts and designed the interior of 215 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.

The naval architecture was developed by Ocean Alexander , who has architected 102 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a GRP and Teak deck, a GRP hull, and GRP superstructure.

LONE STAR is one of 5877 motor yachts in the 24-30m size range, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her volume is 50.6 GT above the average.

LONE STAR is currently sailing under the United States of America flag, the most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 1655 yachts registered. She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near United States of America. For more information regarding LONE STAR's movements, find out more about BOATPro AIS .

Specifications

• Name: LONE STAR
• Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
• Yacht Subtype: Semi-displacement
• Builder: Ocean Alexander
• Naval Architect: Ocean Alexander
• Exterior Designer: Evan K. Marshall
• Interior Designer: Evan K. Marshall

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This gigayacht concept may be inspired by the Spanish Armada galleons of lore, but it gives the 15th-century warships a luxurious 21st-century makeover. 

With eight decks and four towering masts, the 525-foot Galleon is notably more fun than its namesake, with waterparks and watering holes among its outrageous amenities. 


Able to serve as a cruise ship for up to 200 guests, it could also be converted into a 20-residence semiprivate vessel or kept in one piece by a singular owner. 

The customizable interiors can be outfitted with cafes, bars, restaurants or even an indoor sports center with space for a basketball court, a tennis court and one for handball. 

The upper decks are primed for unwinding, designed with lounges, lazy rivers and two pools that can become gazebos when not in use. 

Taking adventure to new heights (and depths), Galleon has space for four submarines, six speedboats, ten helicopters and more—should you ever want to leave. 

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