New Patterson Boatworks Lucent 44 superyacht tender concept designed by Van Geest

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New Patterson Boatworks Lucent 44 superyacht tender concept designed by Van Geest

The lovely 14-metre Patterson Boatworks Lucent 44 yacht tender concept represents a new design, developed by Van Geest. This unique boat combines the simplicity of the aesthetic design and high-tech features like hybrid propulsion, illuminated teak deck as well as a light weight carbon construction.

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22 January 2013

The latest Patterson Boatworks Lucent 44 yacht tender design has been designed by renowned Van Geest for the super yacht market. Boasting elegant hull and contemporary lifestyle, the splendid Lucent 44 boat will be a true pleasure to use for exploring as well as a leisure platform. Besides the 14-metre Lucent 44, the company has also developed a range of 9m, 11m and 12.5m models.

Lucent 44 yacht tender by Patterson Boatworks and Van Geest

Lucent 44 yacht tender design by Patterson Boatworks and Van Geest

The Lucent 44 superyacht tender design feature is transparency, to be one with the surrounding elements. Modern styled lines, flush foredeck and raised cockpit bulwarks. Design details are engineered for a clean and uncluttered design.

Aft of the steering station is the large lounge cockpit. With integrated bar/BBQ and an ingenious table system transforms this cockpit in an alfresco aperitif hotspot.

The transom is in glass to enhance this open feeling. Part of the glass transom, folds down to create a platform entering the water giving a unique and tantalizing feeling, as if walking on water.

Under the cockpit is were the Lucent 44 yacht tender concept gets technically advanced, a silent 150 hp drives the Lucent 44 to a cruising speed of 20 knots.

Sub-miniature diesel range extenders maintain the lithium (LI-S) batteries between a 35% and 90% charge, autonomously offering a range of 200 plus nautical miles on 80 lt of fuel at 20 knots.

The Lucent 44 super yacht tender is reflecting a truly special approach to contemporary launch.

New Lucent 44 superyacht tender

New Lucent 44 superyacht tender concept

Features:

– The lightest and most technologically advanced marine diesel hybrid drive system in production.
– Super efficient hull design.
– All carbon construction with eco core.
– Expansive cockpit with daybed, bar/BBQ.
– Steering station with large touch screen displays offering drive system, navigation and entertainment information.
– Wrap around glass transom which folds down to create a glass bathing platform.
– On deck “translucent corking” radiating light.
– The interior can either be a cabin with a V bed, day head and galley or a limousine salon.
– Air conditioning and entertainment systems are integrated within the interior.
– Solar PV roof.

Lucent 44 yacht tender design - aft view

Lucent 44 yacht tender design - aft view

Principal dimensions of the new Lucent 44 yacht tender:

Length Overall: 13.7m 44Ft
Length Waterline: 13.5m    43Ft
Beam max: 3.9m 12.5Ft
Speed: Cruising at 20 kts, top speed 26 kts
Range: 800 NM @ 20 kts.
Classification: Category B
Construction: Carbon composite
Engines: Twin 60Kw range extended hybrid electric
Tank Capacities: 200lt
Estimated Tankage Water: 250lt ( Hot and Cold.)

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