Baltic took the order for the 110 Custom from an experienced sailor who wants to travel the world comfortably with his family and does not rule out the odd superyacht race. The exterior design was created by Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design, as can easily be seen from the open, teak-covered transom. The British designer has already collaborated with Baltic for "Liara". "The lines are new and contemporary, and the use of glass in the superstructure helps to make the interior feel very light and open," says McKeon about the new commission. The Mallorcan A2B Marine Projects team led by Klaus and Sebastian Allebrodt acted as owner's representative and project manager.
Andreas Martin-Löf Arkitekter contributed the interior design proposals. The office of the up-and-coming Swedish architect emphasises the exposed carbon fibre of the deck and hull structure and combines it with materials such as rice paper and walnut lanterns and furniture. The effect is pleasantly understated. "I like to describe my style as warm minimalism," says Martin-Löf.
Electric motor charges the batteries while sailing
The 7.60 metre wide sailing yacht will be the third Baltic to be pushed through the doldrums or supported in the harbour by an electric motor. The Finnish yacht builders recently installed a 247-kilowatt model from Danfoss, which drives a conventional shaft with a folding propeller instead of a controllable pitch propeller. Under sail, the motor turns into a generator that draws its energy from the travelling propeller and charges the lithium-ion batteries. To cover peak loads, two 129-kilowatt generators are switched on as required. Solar panels and an efficient heat recovery system are also installed, which utilises the energy from the air conditioning system to heat the hot water boiler.
Below the waterline, the 110 has bow and stern thrusters as well as a retractable anchor. The telescopic keel reduces the draught from 5.80 metres to 3.80 metres, and a Williams 505 tender is parked between the quadrants of the twin rudder system, which is pulled into the lazarette by an electric winch. The bowsprit is part of the hull structure, and the owner ordered the carbon rig from Southern Spars.
After the launch in May, the ship will first be tested before travelling to Norway next summer and then to the Pacific via the Caribbean the following winter.
