Antalya-based Ares Yachts shipyard has revealed more details on its new superyacht project, Spitfire
It is a 50.55-metre motor yacht inspired by iconic British Supermarine Spitfire aircraft from World War II. The project was penned by the legendary British Bannenberg & Rowell Design, and the construction using advanced composites is scheduled to start in the spring of 2025.
Simon Rowell, Creative Director at Bannenberg & Rowell Design, commented on the project: “Aesthetically the Spitfire was immediately identifiable by its elliptical wing profile. Innovative sunken rivets created an unusually sleek aerodynamic surface. So the story of the ARES SPITFIRE is rooted in this ethos: it is nimble, efficient, dynamic, industrial and engineered. This can be found in our use of smooth surfaces, metallic sheen, earthy and marine colourways and taut honest geometry”.
The Ares Spitfire sports a sleek, low-profile superstructure with bands of dark glass and military grey. Her wide, rounded bow drops vertically from cutaway bulwarks and she has a low, open explorer-style stern quite befitting her expedition potential.
Her cruising range is up to 3500 nautical miles, and the top speed is quite high – up to 20 knots, which is not surprising, as Ares Yachts has been building patrol vessels for almost 20 years now, and the new project is based on the Ares 150, which is one of the best in the world. The Ares Spitfire will be powered by hybrid diesel-electric propulsion, and her twin 290 kW electric motors will be able to tap her large battery bank and propel her for up to an hour.
The same battery bank can also power the hotel mode and ensure silent operation of all onboard systems for a night. The optional extra battery package can extend it up to 11 hours.
The Ares Spitfire features a somewhat militarist style, with natural “camouflage” colours and materials including punched metal surfaces, leather and tinted glass. The subtle hints of 1940s industrial architectural style can be found in her glazing bars and the glazing in the bathrooms.
The historical theme goes on in the names of the spaces on board. her rooms are playfully named after the project’s main inspiration and uphold its military theme. The master suite is called “The Boss’s Quarters”, the bridge is “The Pilot House” and comes complete with a guest lounge – the “Ready Room” – which is a panoramic gathering place in the heart of the yacht’s control room. The main deck saloon is “The Bunker” with a smart system of sliding glass panels.
However, the interiors feature a more modern touch, with the open plan layout ensuring lots of space, comfort and abundance of light, offering everything a modern yacht might need on board, including a beach club and an outdoor cinema.
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