Construction of the new motor yacht S-78 is currently well underway at the Storm Yachts shipyard in the Netherlands. The focus is presently on preparatory activities that precede the fitting of the S-78 yacht interior.
Luxury motor yacht S-78 at Storm Yachts alongside S-65 Yacht
The high-quality insulation and floating floor with integrated heating have already been installed in the luxury yacht S-78’s saloon, allowing its impressive size to truly come into its own. Thanks to the use of exclusive materials with highly effective acoustic properties, this living space is already characterised by impressively little noise pollution.
The area below deck, where the cabins are located, will also feature a floating floor with integrated floor heating. But, first, the shipyard will apply to the walls a soundproof substance that is highly resistant to vibrations. This will reach up to just above the waterline in order to eliminate the sloshing sounds produced by waves.
Meanwhile, the extensive piping for the supply and removal of fuel & water, aeration, etc. will be installed below deck. All connections will be welded directly onto the relevant tanks in the highly accessible engine compartment without (PVC) swivels, elbows or taps. This will ensure that there are no leaks during the S-78 yacht’s entire lifespan and the technology substantially improves the resale value of a Storm yacht!
Storm S-78 Yacht - Saloon
Modification to the S-78
The manner in which Storm yachts are built allows a great deal of flexibility for interim adjustments or improvements to be made. For instance, the decision was made last month to upgrade the layout of the aft deck by creating more living space.
This was made possible by applying the same solution as on the X-65, and resulted in 2.5 m² of additional living and relaxation space on the motor yacht S-78. The seating has been moved further aft and the railing design has been streamlined.
This was quite an operation and entailed a delay in construction. Storm Yachts accepted this gladly as the adaptation provides an essential contribution to the perception of comfort and feeling of space onboard the yacht.
