This 115-Foot Superyacht Concept Has a Large Owner’s Suite in the Bow
You might think the smaller the yacht, the smaller the living quarters, but Abdulbaki Şenol has proved quite the opposite.
The Turkish designer just unveiled his smallest superyacht concept yet, but the 115-footer offers more space than all of its larger predecessors. To achieve this, Şenol opted for an unconventional bow design that results in more onboard real estate.
“In all the yacht designs I have created to date, my primary goal has always been to maximize usable space,” Şenol said in a statement.
The distinctive bow.
Abdulbaki Şenol
About a year in the making, the new concept eschews traditional raked and plumb configurations in favour of an extra-wide, stepped bow that helps to extend the upper deck forward, creating additional usable interior and exterior space without increasing the overall length.
The layout is designed to maximize every available inch. The owner’s suite, for example, occupies a prime position in the bow, resulting in 645 square feet of space and sweeping, 180-degree views. It also features dual dressing rooms and en suites, with one located on the port side and the other on the starboard side, respectively. To top it off, the suite is equipped with sliding doors that open onto sizeable balconies, creating a seamless flow between the indoors and out.
The main deck layout.
Abdulbaki Şenol
Elsewhere on the main deck is a generous salon with a 10-seat table and two large L-shaped sofas. More lounge space can be found on the upper deck, where there is a smaller L-shaped sofa and a bar. The lower deck houses two VIPs and two double cabins for 10 guests, plus three crew cabins for six crew. Şenol says the interior can be customized to meet an owner’s individual preferences.
The upper deck layout.
Abdulbaki Şenol
Heading outside, the main deck aft offers alfresco seating and access to the swim platform. Above that, the upper deck is equipped with a dining table and sunbeds aft and a sun pad forward. Higher still, the sundeck is outfitted with a Jacuzzi, an indoor-outdoor lounge, and a bar.
The aft decks.
Abdulbaki Şenol
As the design is still in the concept phase, the propulsion system has not yet been finalized. Şenol told Robb Report that a hybrid propulsion system is anticipated.
Şenol is known for pushing the envelope with inventive designs. The 361-foot Grandeur was named one of the best superyacht concepts of 2024 by Robb Report on account of its unique, elongated profile. Of the seven superyachts in Şenol’s portfolio, the new 115-footer is the smallest—the majority measure either 295 or 393 feet—but it certainly punches above its weight (or length, rather).
