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The Art of Sailing
[ YOUNG TALENTS ]
STINGRAY
TOUCH The design aims to create elegantly modern forms and to raise ecological awareness. Influenced by the shape and movement of manta rays, she has sleek nature-inspired lines that yield stunning proportions and superior hydrodynamic efficiency
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ome people have the sea in their blood and it shows in everything they do. Yihharn Liu
was born Kaohsiung, which is not only Taiwan’s largest port but also its second largest city. His grandfather was the captain and owner of a fishing fleet and so he has had a strong connection with the ocean and boats all his life, having also sailed since he was a teenager. “I have always enjoyed drawing and painting. I remember when I was around nine, I used to draw on everything from notebooks to tissue paper”, says Yihharn. “When I went to university, I started to sketch products,
by Désirée Sormani
boats, furniture, etc. I have four degrees: in naval engineering, yacht design and interior design”. Liu studied naval engineering and architecture in Taiwan before moving on to yacht design in Milan’s
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Left and in the rendering at bottom of page, the tapering, hydrodynamic lines of Manta, a projectIn these rederings: There are lots of al fresco by the young Taiwanese designer who went to the Milan Politecnico as well as studying interior terrace-like areas and conversation areas for design in London. Here, the large al fresco lounge which is also a cinema under the stars
guests to enjoy. Below the Satura Studio team
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[ YOUNG TALENTS ]
Politecnico and interior design in London. This polymath
Manta’s stern tapers gently towards the sea, creating three levels.
approach has been fundamental to laying the foundations
A graceful, slender yacht she has many sublime design details and
for his career as a yacht designer. Now he has exploded onto
also uses photovoltaic cells
the young talents scene with his Manta project: a sailing superyacht with some seriously interesting characteristics. Taking the stingray, a listed endangered species, as inspiration,
a gym, a spa, an on-deck Jacuzzi and a relaxing sunbathing
Manta aims to create an elegantly modern form and to raise
area which can convert to an outdoor cinema for viewing
ecological awareness. Influenced by the shape and movement
films under the stars.
of the stingray, Manta’s graceful appearance and sleek lines
We also loved the water-skimming terraces which provide
replicate nature to deliver stunning proportions and superb
yet another viewing point for the sea and create a sense of
hydrodynamic efficiency.
seamless contact with it.
The design is clean yet rich in detail at once. Large windows
Given her design philosophy, Manta is intended as a zero-
mean guests will never be short of breathtaking views.
emissions yacht. She features a regenerated propulsion system
The stern also tapers down towards the water very gently
powered by hydrogen fuel cells. In addition to solar glass
accompanied by a stairs that connects the three levels created.
on the sun deck, her large photovoltaic solar sail provides
Manta can accommodate 10 guests and offers a variety of
power. In fact, wind and electricity are used to turn seawater
amenities to cater to the needs of passengers of all kinds.
into hydrogen through electrolysis, which enables Manta to
The main deck has waterfalls flowing alongside the stairs to
significantly reduce her environmental footprint and eliminate
welcome guests aboard and to direct the eye towards two glass
the need to refuel. We hope to see her emerge soon as one of
infinity pools. The sun deck offers various amenities including
the most luxurious megayachts ever built.
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