Adastra challenges traditional norms and distinguishes itself as an unparalleled superyacht. With a profile reminiscent of a spacecraft, this 140-foot vessel, which was launched in 2012, has been traversing the world’s waters for nearly a decade.
Belonging to an individual who values privacy, the yacht has undergone extensive voyages, traversing vast expanses of water and investigating renowned cruise locales. The yacht Adastra is a genuinely stable and secure vessel for ocean travel, according to the proprietor, who credited its sturdy construction with ensuring such. The innovative architecture of the structure further enhances its uniqueness.
Adastra, which was conceived by the British architect John Shuttleworth, has received an abundance of awards and recognition in addition to acclaim. Comparable to an outrigger canoe, its three silver hulls are its defining characteristic. Shuttleworth characterizes the structure in question as an “engineering marvel,” denoting its original conception and construction.
The custom design, manufactured by McConaghy Boats in Zhuhai, China, was subjected to an exhaustive structural analysis. This entailed assessing the response of a computer model of the Adastra to striking and wave impact, as well as the resilience of the outriggers in turbulent waters. By seamlessly integrating E-glass and Kevlar hulls into a carbon-fiber superstructure, this vessel achieves a remarkable weight of 49 tonnes, which is equivalent to the weight of a conventional 60-foot yacht. Every individual element, ranging from port illumination to hatches, was meticulously crafted by McConaghy utilizing carbon fiber to minimize weight. In addition to promoting hydrodynamic efficiency, stability, and performance, this design’s reduced weight results in environmental impact and fuel conservation. According to Shuttleworth, Adastra vessels consume “one-seventh the amount of fuel” as conventional yachts of comparable dimensions.
Adastra was intentionally engineered to propagate environmental consciousness and encourage a transition towards diminished carbon emissions and fossil fuel consumption, in addition to its seaworthiness.
Adastra, which can withstand cyclones of up to 50 winds, has an impressive range of 10,000 nautical miles at 10 knots. Operating on a solitary Caterpillar C18 engine producing 1,150 horsepower, it attains a peak velocity of 23 knots and maintains a relaxed cruising speed of 17 knots. Yanmar outrigger engines supply supplementary propulsion, while water producers ensure the adequate supply of potable water for transoceanic journeys.
Adastra, boasting a draught of 3.9 feet, is well-suited for traversing littoral regions and inaccessible waters that are beyond the reach of most vessels. Stability is ensured by a custom anchoring system that employs three anchors.
Although Adastra is known for its eco-consciousness, it maintains a commitment to luxury. Owing to the primary hull’s protrusion over the water, the exterior design features both private and communal spaces. Its minimalist, Scandinavian-inspired interior design by Jepsen Designs accommodates a maximum of nine visitors and six crew members. An abundance of natural light is emphasized via curved windows and skylights. The salon is linked to the main compartment, whereas the galley and guest accommodations are strategically located.
The ample 52.5-foot beam of the Adastra enables a roomy aft deck complete with lounges and outdoor dining. A sunbed is situated on the foredeck, and when extended, the garage door converts into a diving platform.