by nick
29. July 2010 12:45
A new yacht design which can almost double its usable deck space is being built by a new company Wider, who's owner is the Pershing founder and former president Tilli Antonelli. .
The yacht is is 42 feet in length and the boat's big selling point is that is can expand, with the sides folding out to double the usable surface area the boat to around 15 sqm. Two more models are in the pipeline, at 35ft and 50ft
It will be powered by twin 370hp Arneson surface drives, which should pushproduce a speed ofaround 40 knots.
The hull is being constructed using vacuum infusion in a bid to make the Wider 42 as light as possible. The accommodation in the forward sections of the boat will be comprised of a kitchenette, seating that drops into a double berth and a head with a large, separate shower. No prices have been announced yet.
The stern of the Wider 42 can house a jet ski or rubber dinghy, or even a diving centre, in an uncovered garage. The housing for the personal watercraft lowers, forming a slide to facilitate haulage and launch operations. Once the water toys have been removed, this space can be converted into an additional sundeck.
You just have to hope that you dont accidently hit the expand button when you are in a narrow finger berth in a marina!
Source Motor Boat News, Wider Yachts and Charter World
http://www.worldmarineguide.com
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