2024 can be considered quite successful for the German Lürssen shipyard that managed to produce four superyachts with a staggering total length of 485 metres. In addition to the 142-metre “star” of this news, there is also Luminance (138.8 m), Kismet (122 m) and Haven (82 m)
The story of the superyacht named Dragonfly previously known as Project Alibaba started back in 2019, when construction on her just began. Later, in May 2022, we could get the first glimpse of the hull, and in 2023 her technical launch took place.
The six decks of rather a strict and somewhat militarist looking exterior developed by Frers Naval Architecture & Engineering hide an enormous internal volume of about 9500 GT. The interiors of the yacht created by Nauta Design studio are currently kept under wraps, so one can only get some very general and rather vague information about them from their creator.
“It has been an exciting four years of creative work designing this outstanding combination of atmospheres and unique lifestyle,” says Mario Pedol, President of Nauta Design. “DRAGONFLY offers incredible perspectives and breath-taking outside views – all with a subtle balance of refined elegance.”
Dragonfly’s powerful bow featuring the classic lines of a military vessel allowed for a helipad. There is another helipad aft, while for storage there is a dedicated hangar.
Among other highlights of the superyacht one can mention a pool with a glass bottom on the main deck, a cinema, a spa and a water sports centre. The vessel is also going to feature a dedicated “business deck”, with a generous office, a games room and a gym.
According to the yard, the yacht will be equipped with an innovative bespoke double-folding platform system at the stern. It will allow the deck above to fold into the platform, thus creating a spacious and versatile beach club area with direct access to the water.
“One of the many hallmarks of any Lürssen yacht is the mastery of technical challenges. DRAGONFLY is no exception. She is a large, powerful yacht that can cruise efficiently anywhere in the world, fitted with a highly efficient Diesel-Electric Hybrid Propulsion Concept developed by Lürssen’s in-house engineering specialists,” commented the yard’s Managing Partner, Peter Lürssen.
Dragonfly’s propulsion system comprises twin diesel engines that drive two controllable pitch propellers through individual gearboxes, fitted with PTI/PTO units for electric propulsion or to generate electrical energy to operate the vessel.
The yacht also features an electric Azimuth Pod Drive, which can work both separately in the electric mode or together with the other propulsion components to deliver the top speed.
Dragonfly left Lemwerder facility in Germany on December 3 and headed towards Barcelona, where she will spend a few days.
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