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T HE I C O NI C
EXUMA
Philippe Briand had the concept for the 50m Explorer of
redefining the look of a superyacht. Exuma was designed
for long journeys round the planet, able to go through any
conditions, any seas.
Philippe Briand has created a hull specifically for seaworthiness, comfort at sea and efficiency. The range of autonomy
is more than 5500 miles due to this hull, which has 25% less
resistance in the water than an average boat of this size. One
reason for this is the vertical bow.
The long deck above the garage is for protection at sea. And
the yacht carries a hovercraft and an amphibian off road
vehicle for adventures on land.
Exuma has gone round the world twice. Her explorations have
taken her owner to Patagonia, Antarctica, the Chilean coast,
the Northwest passage and the exhilarating run between
unchartered islands in Papua New Guinea, where they ferried
the local king across his island in the amphibian car.
The sophisticated style of the first Vitruvius Yacht has
become iconic with her timeless style recognised as a naval
architectural landmark.
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