Lazzarini Plectrum is a Cutting-Edge Superyacht that Rides on Hydrofoils

Lazzarini Design Studio, known for creating yachts with futuristic, cutting-edge designs has done it again with the Plectrum Superyacht. Unlike other superyachts designed by Lazzarini, the Plectrum was designed to achieve high-speed travel. Employing Hydrofoil technology with the ability to ride on the waves which produces the least resistance to forward movement on the water, the Plectrum can achieve top speeds of 75 knots.

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Image: Lazzarini Design Studio

If constructed, the Plectrum superyacht would be the largest vessel riding on Hydrofoils. The design of the vessel is inspired by the American Cup Sailing Yachts and the vessel measure 74-meters from bow to stern. Using hydrofoil technology on a superyacht is not only a new concept but also ambitious, given the complexities involved in making it work for such a large vessel.

Boats with hydrofoils are relatively rare and are mostly found in sporting or recreational applications. Hydrofoils allows a vessel to rise above the surface of the water with increasing speed that reduces drag and friction and allows the vessel to achieve tremendous speeds.

Image: Lazzarini Design Studio

Image: Lazzarini Design Studio

Image: Lazzarini Design Studio

Plectrum will be made of lightweight composite materials and will be powered by three hydrogen-powered motors that generate a staggering 15,000 hp. The foil beams are all adjustable extending from 15 meters in anchored mode to 20 meters when the vessel is lifted above the surface of the water. At this extension, the vessel can achieve speeds up to 75 knots.

Not only does hydrofoil technology increase the speed of a vessel but it greatly improves the comfort of the ride especially in rough sea conditions. Traveling across oceans or large bodies of water where sea conditions are unpredictable would be a great advantage using hydrofoils due to the stability and comfort of the ride.

Image: Lazzarini Design Studio

Image: Lazzarini Design Studio

Image: Lazzarini Design Studio

Plectrum has all the luxury amenities of a superyacht including luxurious rooms, a huge sundeck, four main levels, six guest cabins, an enormous owner’s suite, tender garage and a helicopter landing pad and hangar. According to Lazzarini, if everything goes as planned, Plectrum could take the leap from the drawing board to actual production model sometime in 2025.