Aero 45 Festrumpf-Schlauchboot-Yacht by Alexis Fotilas

Aero 45 Festrumpf-Schlauchboot-Yacht by Alexis Fotilas is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award in Eisen in Yachtdesign Competition Category.

EisenYacht· 2022

Aero 45 Festrumpf-Schlauchboot-Yacht

by Alexis Fotilas

Client: A-Line Marine

A' Design Award in Eisen Winner in Yacht Category

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The Design

About Aero 45 Festrumpf-Schlauchboot-Yacht

Die Aero 45 ist eine Festrumpf-Schlauchboot-Yacht, die für lange Freizeittörns konzipiert wurde. Der 14 Meter lange Rumpf besteht aus Aluminium, was für Festigkeit, geringes Gewicht und eine reduzierte Umweltbelastung sorgt. Ein patentiertes Rumpfdesign wandelt die Heckwelle in Vorwärtsbewegung um, was Effizienz und Seegangsverhalten verbessert. D-förmige Schläuche schaffen rund 50 Prozent mehr Innenbreite und damit deutlich mehr Komfort. Ein T-Top mit halbtransparenten Solarmodulen deckt einen Teil des Strombedarfs, wenn das Boot vor Anker liegt. Zwei Garagen nehmen einen Stand-up-Jetski und ein kleines Motorrad auf. Die Yacht lässt sich von einer einzigen Person führen.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Eisen

Aero 45 Festrumpf-Schlauchboot-Yacht ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Eisen, einer prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für gute Designs, die die beruflichen und industriellen Anforderungen erfüllen, die an gut gestaltete Schöpfungen gestellt werden. Eisen-Gewinner zeigen großes Können, hohe Spezialisierung, fachkundiges Verständnis und die kreative Kapazität ihrer Schöpfer. Von Aero 45 Festrumpf-Schlauchboot-Yacht wird erwartet, dass es eine hochgeschätzte, bewunderte und geliebte Schöpfung ist, die praktisch und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Eisen prämierte Design integriert bewährte Branchenverfahren und weist kompetente technische Merkmale in Verbindung mit Know-how und Talent auf. Aero 45 Festrumpf-Schlauchboot-Yacht wird für seine Gründlichkeit geschätzt und ist darauf ausgelegt, Verbesserungen der Lebensqualität zu liefern, die dazu beitragen, die Welt zu einem besseren Ort zu machen.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Aero is the only luxury, recreational RIB of this size made out of aluminum which not only gives superior strength and lightness to the structure but is also environmentally friendly. The other unique feature is the ultra efficient patented hull technology that converts wakes into forward movement. She had 2 toy garages which guarantee the utmost fun as they reveal a stand up jet ski as for sporty exploration in water and a minibike for ashore. A semi-transparent solar panel T-Top that covers a substantial amount of energy requirements when idle. Last the D sectioned tubes offer 50% more internal beam and thus comfort.
Dimensions & Packaging: Sterndrive version: 2x440hp
Length: 14m
Draft: 1.0m
Beam: 4m
Weight: 7.000kg empty
Fuel Capacity: 900L
Water Capacity: 250L
Waste Tank: 55L
Full Speed: 50 knots
Cruising Speed: 40 knots

Length: 14m
Draft: 1.0m
Beam: 4m
Weight: 6.500kg empty
Fuel Capacity: 1200L
Water Capacity: 250L
Waste Tank: 55L
Full Speed: 60 Knots
Cruising Speed: 40 Knots

It is important to mention that the speed figures are unheard of fir such a large vessel with such reasonable powertrains due to the increased efficiency of the patented hull design.
Tags: Rigid Inflatable Yacht, All weather Pocket Super Yacht, Chaser Yacht, Luxury Mega Yacht Tender, Sustainable Navigation
Production Technology: Aero 45 combined our capabilities with those of two different naval engineers. The one, responsible to adjust the hull design with his patented technology that converts wake into forward movement thus increasing efficiency and seakeeping capabilities and the other who was responsible for the structural development assuring the integrity of the system. Semi transparent solar panels will cover partially the electricity needs of the vessel when idle. Finally, there is an option to have a fully electrically powered version in the near future.
Design Challenge: Aluminum construction is very different from the typical plastic one done through molds. Aluminum has developable surfaces that limit 3axis curvature and detailing making aesthetic design very challenging. A lot of reading and discussions with welders took place to understand what is possible and what not.
Research: The research has been an ongoing process of hands on extensive use of Rigid Inflatable Boats of various sizes and shapes for at least 18 years to understand what is really important and required for users to have a real and full experience of boating in all weather conditions while remaining so close to the sea level.
Extensive research was done to decide the hull design which is one of the core aspects of a boat design including bibliography and empirical studies.
Inspiration: The challenge of turning the classic lines and slender, low profile shape of a rigid inflatable boat into a luxury vessel that fulfils the needs of an experienced sea-voyager has led us to develop a new approach on sea keeping, sustainability in materials, efficiency, and comfort at sea. The arrow-like shape which provides an almost invisible cabin area, two toy garages and a magnificent deck layout is a combination of the round, delicate and smooth tube shape with the aggressive corners of the alloy development.
Project Duration: Aero is a project that has been worked as a concept for over 10 years prior reaching this stage. It started in Paris in 2008 as a concept and due to global financial crisis its realization was postponed until September 2019 when the team was put in place and design begun. The actual design implementation has taken just over 2 years of extreme co-ordination between the parties involved and expect full construction drawings to be finished by October 2021. We expect actual construction to take about 12 months.
Operation Flow: Aero 45 can be managed by single captain without any crew, given easy access from helm to bow and stern due to strategically positioned seat at the starboard side. Equipped with joystick and bow thruster permits precision handling. This facility provides full privacy. Interior cabin areas and respective amenities offer enough space for a family to stay onboard for two weeks without calling any port.
The design also provides for a crewed cruise with minimum interference with guests given the walk-around wet bar and crew accommodation dedicated to the crew.
Team Members: Naval Engineer: Jonas Danielson: Petestep hull
Naval Engineer: Alessandro Chessa / Akes Design: Structural engineering