ACAPULCO 55 by Christian Grande
ACAPULCO 55 by Christian Grande
The Concept Tight and muscular lines characterize this 55 meter created by Christian Grande, ready for an owner with a longing for speed and strong sensations. A dynamic and powerful yacht design, where the bow seems ready to leap like a feline to capture it’s prey. The hull’s black coloring amidships underlines the sportive nature of the yacht, and clearly evokes race cars’ dynamic styling. The automotive DNA also emerges from the clean yet refined structure, free from all superfluous elements, a vow to aerodynamics. The bow anchors are completely hidden behind special flush housings, keeping the freeboard clean and aerodynamic. The upper and lower decks are harmoniously joined, thanks to the vertical element that merges into the deck as it moves aft. The navigation area elements are free standing: no contact with the foredeck allows for an originally shaped panoramic window. The rectangular windows in the hull stray slightly from the yacht’s geometry, a no compromise solution to favor light in the below-deck cabins, while the portholes respectfully adhere to maritime tradition. Surely another innovative and unusual stylistic solution is the passage from the main deck to the sun deck. A rigid black skeleton is surrounded by leather-like soft white skin, a tribute to last century’s ships with their huge funnels. This area leads to the sun deck, conceived as an attic terrace, with a bar and shower to help in relaxed sun bathing. The foredeck space is conceived of in a very different manner than is usual on traditional yachts. The deck is completely unencumbered to provide high levels of freedom of movement, turning it into a recreational space and the center of social life on board with a very friendly atmosphere, like sitting around a fireplace in a beautiful villa. In addition, the presence of a swimming pool makes the foredeck perfect for fun away from prying eyes. Interiors The below-deck environments are richly finished and created to be shared. The twin staircase suggests spatial complexity for the areas that lead to the owner’s cabin. Each detail has been lavishly finished to provide maximum visual impact. The many faceted color and material contrasts, dark shiny surfaces alternating with clear matte elm flooring, passing through the intermediate bronze toned ceiling, combine to move light at different speeds. The round fittings and handles allude to old steamer trunks and give a long voyage feel.
Brief Data Sheet Length Over All: 56 m
Beam: 10 m
Drive: Hydrojet Propulsion: Proposal A – (2 x 2400 cv) + (1 x 4000 cv) Proposal B – 3 x 2600 cv
Cruising speed: 28 knots
