John was more than happy. He had managed to put together a team of some of the most experienced builders of high-end carbon fibre boats with luxurious interiors. But there were still some key people missing. With the recruitment of Kjell Vestö and Fredrik von Heland, the team was complete.
– During his 40 years in the industry, Kjell has held leading roles at Nautor Swan, Oyster, and Baltic Yachts. With vast experience in building some of the world’s finest sailing yachts, he would help us achieve the perfect finish. Fredrik is a sea captain and has been a skipper on mega yachts. Like Kjell, he has been one of the leading authorities in constructing boats of various sizes and materials at Abeking & Rasmussen, among others. For the last two years, he has worked on the installation and operation of Scania’s revolutionary hybrid engine. His knowledge was invaluable,” says John.
John’s team
John Lundin
Dennis Harjamaa
Fredrik von Heland
Kjell Vestö
Unique Boat Design
After Googling and asking around, John found the person he was looking for a boatbuilding genius named Dennis Harjamaa. Originally from Finland, he was educated in the USA and now lives in Auckland, New Zealand. Among other things, Dennis has worked at McMullen & Wing, building yachts entirely out of carbon fibre with extremely lightweight hulls. They are similar to sailboats but without the mast and keel to save weight.
– Dennis has designed several fuel-efficient and ocean-going explorer yachts, the latest being 85ft. These are designs that have taken the industry by surprise.
Solar Panels at Sea – A Brilliant Idea
By covering the canopy with 100 m² of solar panels, the boat can produce just under 20 kWh, covering daily energy needs at anchor, including AC. The solar energy is also enough to propel the boat at about 4 knots.
– Finally, we had a concept that takes into account the environment while offering a range greater than any similar boat.
90% Lower Emissions
Due to the extremely lightweight hull, no large and thirsty diesel engines are needed. Instead, the boat is powered up to 25 knots by two of Scania’s latest hybrid engines. They are down-revving and built for continuous operation, directly coupled to the propeller shafts for optimum efficiency. Long crossings can be made with just one engine, which then simultaneously charges the batteries.
– The boat is powered by electricity or diesel alone, or a combination of both.
Each time diesel is used, the battery banks are recharged. In addition, they are further charged by the boat’s solar panels. In this way, we reduce emissions by up to 90%, compared to an equally large traditional motor yacht.
For Everything and Everyone
For long journeys at sea, space is needed for both company and equipment. The boat’s generous spaces include a VIP cabin, crew cabins, a large saloon with a state-of-the-art kitchen, and a fully digital navigation cabin. Two large compartments provide space to stow surfboards, kayaks, bikes, ropes, fenders, diving gear, gym equipment, and anything else the crew has packed.
Safety at Sea – most important of all
The NSY 118 has features not usually found on commercial vessels or rescue cruisers. The boat has watertight security doors throughout, and the numerous Kevlar-reinforced watertight bulkheads ensure exceptional safety. In addition, it is equipped with a BCN (Biological Chemical and Nuclear) filter system, which ensures that clean air is always circulating on board even in the event of biological or chemical warfare agents.
– All windows are bulletproof, made of 21-25 mm thick glass, the same standard used on military vessels. So there is no chance of anyone uninvited getting on board.
