Construction of the #sirena88 Hull No. 1 is well underway. The build marks the latestdesign fromSirenaYachtstobecomereality,andalsoisthelargestbuildforthemarquetodate.
The composite hull was fully vacuum infused, using E-glass and vinylester resin. Theall- carbon-fiber-construction deck and super structure also were vacuum-infused, and thehull, deck, and superstructure have been joined. Construction has also begun to fit out thefurniture ofthemain-deckinterioraswellasareasonthelowerdeckandtheflyingbridge.Thehull features naval by German Frers and the interior design is by Cor D.Rover.
The #sirena88 will have prodigious volume in a raised pilothouse design, and will featurea five-stateroom layout with a main-deck master with panoramic views. The master suitewill haveasittingareatoportalongwithafoldoutbalcony.Tostarboardwillbeacombination deskanddressingtable.Forward,theheadfeaturesdistinctivewindowsthatcurveintothe overhead to serve as skylights along with a walk-in double shower and privatetoilet compartment.
The comfortable layout belowdecks features an amidships VIP suite and forward luxuryguest cabinwithprivateheadwillhaveapairofensuitedoublegueststateroomsbetween.Afull- beam crew area insulates the guest accommodations from the engine space, and provides upto four crew with a private sitting room and twocabins.
“Thelayoutissomethingthatwecanchangetomeetaclient’sneeds,”saysTanilSurmeli,productmanagerforSirenaYachts.“Weareabletoplaydramaticallywiththespaceswithin the structural confines of this hull. As a semi-custom builder we are open to theirideas.”
The yacht’s raised pilothouse provides excellent sightlines for navigation while takingthe business of operating the #yacht out of the main-deck areas to allow for a relaxingguest experience.
The main-deck social area will have a large formal dining table with seating for ten, served bya
nearbygalley.AftaseatingwithfacingU-shapedandstraightsetteeswillbeagatheringspot for guests, and opens through wide doors on the sheltered aft deck, where another diningarea stretches across the transom. Down port and starboard stairs will be the swim platform,served by a striking beachclub built into thetransom.
The flying bridge will be a social space all its own, where the upper helm is located forwardto starboard.Abarwillserveyetanotherformaldiningtablewhileaftgroupings of setteeswill surroundlargecocktailtables.Awhirlpoolspatubwillbenearbytohelpguestrelaxevenmore.
Theforedecksocialareawillbeprotectedfromwindandensureprivacywithhighbulwarks, while a dipping pool will be flanked by sun pad lounge areas to eitherside.
Her advanced naval architecture by German Frers is enhanced by high-tech resininfusion constructionandgeneroususeofcarbonfibertoreduceweightandoptimizetheverticaland longitudinalcentersofgravity.TheSirena88willperformatbothplaninganddisplacement speeds comfortably and economically. She’s expected to have a range of 2,430 nauticalmilesat 9knots.
Watchforfutureupdatesasherbuildprogressesoverthecomingmonths,withanexpected launch for testing inJune.
“We have some additional layout ideas that we are going introduce,” Surmeli says. “TheSirena 88 will make her debut at Cannes, but some additional layouts will also be shownthere.”
Sirena 88 BriefSpecification
LOA87’11½” - 26.81m
LWL78’6½” - 23.94m
Beam23’2¾” - 7.1m
Draft5’11” - 1.804 m
Displacement216,945 lb. - 98,405 kg
Power2/1,550-hp MAN diesels
CruisingSpeed16knots
Top Speed (with optionalengines)25knots Economy CruisingSpeed9knots Range at Economy CruisingSpeed2,430NM
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