Hunters 40 Yate a motor by Baran Akalin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award de Hierro in Diseño de Yates Competition Category.

HierroYate· 2021

Hunters 40 Yate a motor

by Baran Akalin

Client: Hunters Yachts

A' Design Award de Hierro Winner in Yate Category

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The Design

About Hunters 40 Yate a motor

Hunters 40 es un yate a motor diseñado para vacaciones familiares en el agua. La embarcación mide 11,95 metros de eslora y 4,20 metros de manga, y está propulsada por dos motores intraborda-fueraborda de 350 caballos de potencia. La consola de mando es completamente táctil, y también incorpora un sistema de comandos por voz y calefacción en los asientos. Un techo panorámico de cristal aporta luz natural al salón. Una plataforma deslizante y una pasarela escalonada eléctrica se desplazan verticalmente y permiten el acceso al agua y al muelle. Los asientos de popa pueden convertirse en un solárium. Se emplean fibra de vidrio, cristal negro y acero inoxidable.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Hierro

Hunters 40 Yate a motor ha ganado el A' Design Award de Hierro, un reconocimiento prestigioso concedido a buenos diseños que cumplen los requisitos profesionales e industriales que se esperan de creaciones bien diseñadas. Los ganadores de Hierro demuestran gran habilidad, alta especialización, comprensión experta y capacidad creativa de sus creadores. Se espera que Hunters 40 Yate a motor sea una creación muy apreciada, admirada y querida, práctica e innovadora. Este diseño ganador del A' Design Award de Hierro integra las mejores prácticas del sector y tiene características técnicas competentes unidas a conocimiento práctico y talento. Hunters 40 Yate a motor es respetado por su minuciosidad y está concebido para aportar mejoras en la calidad de vida que ayudan a hacer del mundo un lugar mejor.

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