Hunters 40 Kragjag by Baran Akalin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award in Yster in Seiljag en Mariene Vaartuie Ontwerp Competition Category.

YsterSeiljag· 2021

Hunters 40 Kragjag

by Baran Akalin

Client: Hunters Yachts

A' Design Award in Yster Winner in Seiljag Category

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The Design

About Hunters 40 Kragjag

Hunters 40 is 'n kragjag wat ontwerp is vir gesinsvakansies op die water. Die jag is 11.95 meter lank en 4.20 meter breed, en word aangedryf deur twee sterndrive-enjins van 350 perdekrag elk. Die stuurkonsole is ten volle raakskerm, en 'n stemgeaktiveerde stelsel asook stoelverwarming word ook voorsien. 'n Panoramiese glasplafon bring daglig in die salon in. 'n Skuifplatform en 'n elektriese trapgangboord beweeg vertikaal en bied toegang tot die water en die aanlegplek. Die agterstoele kan omskep word in 'n sonbed. Glasvesel, swart glas en vlekvrye staal is gebruik.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Yster

Hunters 40 Kragjag is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Yster, 'n prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan goeie ontwerpe wat voldoen aan die professionele en industriële vereistes wat van goed ontwerpte skeppings verwag word. Wenners in Yster toon groot vaardigheid, hoë spesialisasie, kundige begrip en die kreatiewe vermoë van hul skeppers. Daar word verwag dat Hunters 40 Kragjag 'n hoog aangeskrewe, bewonderde en gekoesterde skepping is wat prakties en innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Yster gewen het, integreer die beste praktyke in die bedryf en het bekwame tegniese kenmerke gekoppel aan kundigheid en talent. Hunters 40 Kragjag word gerespekteer vir sy deeglikheid en is ontwerp om verbeterings in lewensgehalte te bied wat help om die wêreld 'n beter plek te maak.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Hunters 40 is designed as a smart yacht and her inside operating system has a state of the art technology. She has a fully touchscreen console and also panoramic glass ceiling. There is a system inside in which the voice command is valid and also seat heating is available. On the stern of the boat, there is a sliding platform and an electric stepped gangway that works vertically and provides access to the water and also to the pier. In addition to that, stern seats also can be transformed to sunbed. Her rails also designed to easily removed for the sporty look.
Dimensions & Packaging: Hull: V Hull
LOA: 11,95 m
BOA: 4,20 m
Draft: 0,57 m
Engines: 2 x 350 HP Mercury Sterndrive
Speed: 40 knot
Cabin: 3
Guests: 6
Tags: Smart Yacht, H40, Hunters Yacht, Power Yacht, Fast Boat, Power Boat
Production Technology: Material: Fiber Glass (FRP), black glass, stainless steel
(Unlike other yachts, only stainless steel is used at the bow of the boat.)
Design Challenge: To apply the sliding platform and stepped gangway system to a boat of this size and to provide a projector function by giving light through the stainless steel surface of the boat's bow and panoramic glass ceiling application on top.
Research: Hunters 40 is aimed to be the most powerful and most functional yacht that brings all the needs of a family for the vacation on the water. She has a unique voice control system inside and support with fully touch screen command console.
Inspiration: The ultimate goal is creating a timeless design that will look beautiful even after 10 years. Besides, completely technological, functional and stylish design is aimed. Except usual yachts, Hunters 40 designed out of the box. She designed as a new technological vehicle moving on the water, high technology and aggressive style mix with luxury design.
Project Duration: The project started in January 2021 in Istanbul and finished in April 2021.
Operation Flow: She has a touchscreen console powered to 2 x 350 HP Mercury Sterndrive. She has 3 cabins which are rare in 12 meter yachts. Because of the sliding platform, the whole area of 12 meters of the boat can be able to used functionally.
Team Members: Baran Akalın
Image Credits: Baran Akalın