Columbus Yachts 40M Sport Hybrid M/Y Divine at MYS2016

Aligned with the green approach to yacht building pioneered by Columbus Yachts, a brand of  Palumbo  Group  S.p.A.,  the  innovative  M/Y  Divine –second  model  of  the  40  M  Sport Hybrid awards winning series – will be on display at Monaco Yacht Show 2016 from 28th of September – to 1st October along  the Quai des Etats-Unis.

“Sport” indicates  the  high  performance  of  this  superyachts  equipped  with two  diesel engines  which  will  give  a  top  speed of  20  knots,  with  the  ability to  easily  cruise and  with very  low  consumption  at  16  knots. “Hybrid”  is  because  of her “green  credentials”.  She is able  to  offer  a  completely  new  way  of  yachting,  more  conscious  and  respectful  of  the environment.

Three-decked  aluminum  M/Y  Divine  hosts  ten  guests in five  staterooms  with  the  owner’s suite and study on the main deck, and she can accommodates eight crew members.

While  naval  architecture  and  exterior  designer  in  cooperation  with  the  shipyard isHydrotecSrl, interior design has been conceived by Hot Lab.

With its neat vertical bow and automotive-inspired lines, the architectural point of view M/Y Divine  can  certainly  be  considered  a  sport  yacht  although  characterized  by  high  volume and impressive heights, unusual for a yacht of this size.

To reduce the mass of the hull structure from the side profile and offer uninterrupted views from  the  main  salon,  the  bulwarks  feature  glass  cut-outs  that  also  serve  as  fold-down balconies. These are complemented by full-height glass doors, which were engineered by the Shipyard to either slide or hinge open. With the doors open and the balconies lowered, the salon becomes a floating terrace with unparalleled sea views.

INTERIORS

The interior spaces have been studied in a way to privilege the owner’ s suite, which is just as large as those found on bigger yachts. The study of the layout included ensuring a fair balance between functional space for crew and guests, with smart solutions that include a VIP suite that could convert into two cabins, to satisfy the owner’ s request for flexibility.  The external lines are aggressive and contemporary. They elegantly hide the large interior volumes and at the same time grant generous deck space that can easily be customized.Thanks to large windows and 2.3m of headroom – exceptional for a 40m yacht the main salon and full-beam owner’ s suite are flooded with natural light.

Even  in  the  lower  deck  area  the  use  of  a  single  window,  that replaced  the  classic portholes, provides for a continuity of light and atmosphere .

Interiors have been created by Palumbo design team together with Hot Lab and the Owner taste. Theirintentionrightfrom the beginning was oriented to a fresh, elegant, and simple style, whilst still having visual impact when a guest enters the yacht for the first time. Hot Lab opted  for  a  consistency  with  colors,  using  clear “tone  on  tone  palettes”  in  order  to enhance  the  light.  Clean,  precise  lines  with  modern  sophisticated  details  were  repeated throughout the interior to give a sense of harmony.

Marbles  such  as  Breccia  Sarda  and  AdriaVenato  are  matched  with  eucalyptus  and american  walnut  wood.  A  touch  of  warmth  and  luxury  is  provided  by  brightly  colored leather  and  metal  details  with  polished  stainless  steel.  Soft  wool  carpets  and  precious fabrics complete the simple yet elegant feeling of the interiors.

A  well-designed  bar is located  at  the  entrance  of  the  main  deck.  Moving  forward  there  is the dining area seating ten guests on comfortable armchairs by Flexform placed around a custom-made table.

In the lounge area the sofa, the coffee table and poufs by Flexform are placed in front of a large TV screen that is set in a sleek panel integrated into the ceiling. The area is framed by  two  large  windows  that  provide  breathtaking  views  onto  the ocean  and  light  up  the saloon with natural light.

Further forward there is a fully equipped galley on the port side and a lobby on the right.

The main deck also houses the master suite with a king size bed positioned in the center of the cabin between two large windows providing natural light and scenic views.

The cabin bulwarks are paneled in wood as is the floor and ceiling to create a warm and cozy environment. The master bathroom is equipped with two well-designed ‘ his and her’ marble sinks on each side a large shower with glass walls.  Light  colors  are  used  throughout  the  yacht  to  complement  natural light  and  the  colors  of the sea. On the upper deck the relaxing atmosphere is enhanced by two huge sofas and one big rectangular coffee table by Flexform.

In line with the “green angle” of the yacht model, all the woods selected for the Columbus M/Y   Divine   40m   are   FSC   (Forest   Stewardship   Council) certified   to   ensure   eco-sustainability while the leather, a by-product of the meat industry, is treated with a special non-toxic   water   painting   process.   The   result   is   a   harmonious   design   to   perfectly complement the sporting and open air feeling of the yacht.

TECHNICAL KEY FACTS

From the technical point of view, M/Y Divine is a semi-displacement hull that was analyzedusing  CFD  software  and  tank  tests  for  use  with  light  alloy  construction.  The  hardchined hull, allows a cruising with suitable trim under all sea conditions. This is also thanks to the special design of the propeller tunnels and to the addition of an Interceptor.

Powered with an advanced hybrid propulsion, the performance range is between 3 and 20 knots  and,  thanks  to  the  weight  reduction  due  to  the  use  of  alloy  materials,  optimum consumption  values  have  been  achieved.  At  the  cruising  speed  of  15  knots  the  fuel consumption is 215 liters per hour for both engines.

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

The  hybrid  propulsion  system,  designed,  studied  and  built  in  close collaboration  with  the Technical Department of the Palumbo Shipyard represent the “Hybrid factor” of the yacht. This system provides the yacht with diesel electric propulsion that matches perfectly also with the concept of this yacht to be both sporty and fast and at the same time comfortable and quiet as a traditional full displacement yacht.

The  hybrid  propulsion  system  Palumbo  developed  allows  the  combination  of  the  main engines  and  two  electric  motors  connected  to  gearbox,  thus  allowing electric  powered cruising at a maximum speed of 8 knots using the energy produced by the generators and, at the same time, producing energy when the main engines are in operation.

The integrated I-Bridge system from Team Italia was developed from the idea to create a helm station exclusive to each and every captain. I-Bridge makes it possible to integrate a wide  range  of  systems  produced  by  various  manufacturers  that  operate  using  different kinds  of  logic  to  create  a  single  user  interface  that  is  both  personalized  and  easy  to upgrade over the years. Moreover, by studying wheelhouse ergonomics Palumbo has also developed  a  customized layout  solution  that is  in  keeping  with  the  yacht’ s  sporty  exteriorand contemporary interior design.

The Sport Hybrid does not have wing stations, so one system that has been integrated into the bridge commands is a wireless Vessel Manoeuvring Assistant (VMA Plus) device from Xenta  Systems.  The  electronic  technology  uses  the  existing  engines,  transmissions  and bow  thruster  to  allow  the  pilot  to  manoeuvre  from  anywhere.  Xenta  components  in  the engine room share joystick commands with the transmission and throttle controls, while a visual sensor mounted over each prop shaft reads the speed and direction of the rotation and feeds the information to the control system.

Columbus Yachts is very proud that also M/Y Divine as her sister-ship M/Y Eleonora III is RINA  classified  with  the  additional  class  notation “Hybrid  Propulsion  (Y)”  and  AUT  CCS (Y),  the  latest  being  another  innovation  studied  with  RINA  to  fulfill  the  need  of  having unmanned  machinery  spaces,  not  even  having  a  control  room  inside  the  machinery spaces.

COLUMBUS SPORT HYBRID 40M –AN AWARD WINNING MODEL

With  three  Showboats  Design  Awards  to  M/Y  Eleonora  III  in  2013 and  the  most  recent Superyachts  Awards  given  to  M/Y  Divine,  Columbus  Sport  Hybrid  40M  it’s  definitely  an award  winning  model.  Divine  was  awarded  with  a  special commendation  for  her  Naval Architecture   at   2016   Showboats   Design   Awards and she is the winner of World Superyacht Awards 2016 – category Semi-Displacement & Three Deck Motor Yacht 30m – 40.9m.

Modern lines, bright and tranquil interior spaces, semi-displacement performance attracted the  judges  attention  to  this  40  meters  all-aluminum  unit  and  when  combined  with  the optimized seakeeping and fuel economy derived from a diesel-electric propulsion package, this yacht proved to be a winner.

Among  many  design  features  admired  by  the  judges  were  the  fold-down  bulwarks  that form  lovely  side  balconies –  their  glazed  elements  providing  increased  visibility  from  the interior when folded – these are positioned opposite floor-to-ceiling sliding doors in order to unite the saloon with the world outside.