YANMAR Powers Mercedes Styled Motor Yacht
YANMAR’s six-cylinder 6LY3-ETP diesel engine has been selected by Silver Arrows Marine to power its distinctive, new, 14m Arrow 460 Granturismo motor yacht, which has been designed by Mercedes-Benz-Style. A pair of the 5.8 litre units, each developing 480hp, gives the pre-production craft a maximum speed of approximately 40 knots and 26 knots for cruising.
The yacht, named Mercedes, is described by Silver Arrows as « a complete re-imagining » of luxury yachts in its category. She is the product of four years’ development by Silver Arrows Marine, a UK builder of innovative luxury yachts, in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz. YANMAR is a technical partner in the project.
Design
The design of the yacht, with its long foredeck above a planing hull with a narrowly tapered freeboard, arched roofline and gently dipping rear, deliberately evokes the feel of today’s Mercedes cars. Beyond looks, an important part of the « sensual purity » of the design concept is smoothness and efficiency in operation. This is one reason why Silver Arrows Marine chose Yanmar’s refined and efficient engines to power the project.
Collaboration
« We know that YANMAR is a reliable company, with a philosophy that matches our thinking, » says Silver Arrows Marine CEO Jacopo Spadolini. « The Kaizen philosophy (of continual improvement) drives the strategies of both companies, » he states.
The spokesperson continues: « Another very important aspect is that the after-sales and assistance provided by the brand can be found all around the marine world. The Yanmar service points are extremely efficient, with very skilled engineers. »
The choice of YANMAR was reinforced by the fact that its marine engines are all purpose-designed for marine applications. For Silver Arrows Marine that ruled out competing marine engine brands whose product offering is largely automotive-derived.
After its launch on France’s Côte d’Azure in April, « Mercedes » is expected to be commissioned in June ahead of going into full production later this year. Looking ahead: « Building on our relationship with YANMAR, Silver Arrows Marine plans to create a new collaboration for engines that will be launched in the future , » the boat company reveals.