MEGAYACHTS 2012: Concept – Design – Construction

• A view forward into the design of the private yachts of tomorrow
• Insider’s guide to what’s next for the world of luxury yachts
• Discussions of design trends and breakthrough technologies
• Covering every aspect from yacht fashion to fuel cell technology
• Stunning photography and detailed renderings

The perfect companion to The Superyachts and Refit, this edition of Megayachts breaks from the past by focusing on the future of yacht design and construction. We explore the “what-ifs” and the “why nots?” in the minds of today’s international design and engineering professionals and look at where cutting-edge materials can take us tomorrow with innovative techniques from the world’s best shipyards.

We explore some of the most interesting yacht projects currently in build around the globe and take a look at the latest design proposals prepared by naval architects and designers.

If you have ever wanted to match wits with a yacht designer or see how the stack up on the issues, this volume invites you to a Q & A session with 25 top designers.

Also presented is a compilation of the projects that won coveted ShowBoats Design Awards and World Superyacht Awards in 2011.