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The sober, robust look of a long-range yacht combines with the comfort and style requirements of a superyacht to produce a beautifully balanced craft that retains that dual identity. The resulting 30m is the fruit of a joint effort by Gulf Craft and British naval architect Andrew Wolstenholme by Maria Teresa Campolongo - ph. courtesy of Gulf Craft
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peerless combination of seaworthiness and comfort
of this luxury superyacht which is topped off by a Kevlar and
all wrapped up in an eye-catching and impressively
carbon-fibre superstructure.
green package. That’s the Nomad 95 SUV, a solid,
The 30.55m’s layout includes four guest staterooms, a master
compact superyacht that melds functionality, safety
stateroom and four crew cabins. The atmosphere in the interiors
and sustainability with elegantly timeless lines.
is warm and welcoming thanks to cleverly selected furnishings
Built by Gulf Craft in the United Arab Emirates, the 95 SUV is the
and materials such as the sanded open-pore oak veneer used to
flagship of the Nomad Yachts range and its first superyacht model.
trim most of the spaces, while details are highlighted by dark grey
In this yachting context, however, the SUV moniker refers not to
open-pore oak.
a Sports Utility Vehicle but to a Sports Utility Vessel. The Nomad
Speaking of which, every last detail has been meticulously planned
Yachts SUV range borrows the 4WD ruggedness of its road-going
to put both owner and guests at their ease and make them feel
counterparts and adds seafaring comfort and luxury to the mix.
instantly at home. This is a real must as the long-range Nomad 95
The Nomad 95 SUV’s very stable hull was already being built by
SUV can stay out at sea for extended stretches of time.
Gulf Craft but has been given extra volume and boosted usability.
The décor palette spans warm greys, including soft dove, and
The result is a long-range superyacht that can tackle all kinds of
browns with a few splashes of bright colour breaking things up –
conditions and give adventure-seeking owners a genuinely exclusive
a case in point being the two red armchairs in the saloon.
and unique seafaring experience.
The master stateroom forward on the main deck is surrounded
The Nomad 95 SUV is the fruit of a joint effort between Gulf
on three sides by lovely curved windows which draw in plentiful
Craft’s own in-house offices, which took care of the interior and
natural light and provide panoramic views.
exterior design, and renowned British naval architect Andrew
Another signature space is the sky lounge, which includes the
Wolstenholme who crafted the hull lines.
bridge, on the upper deck. This extremely versatile area can be
Underpinning all of Nomad’s yachts is a semi-displacement hybrid
either completely opened up to allow occupants to enjoy the
hull. Optimised external forms mean the hull is consistently
sunshine or enclosed and air-conditioned.
smooth and comfortable as well as impressively efficient even at
Sustainability is all part of the spec too. New generation solar panels
lower speeds. This, of course, has very positive knock-on effects
constantly charge the batteries during daylight hours, providing
on both fuel consumption and range. Its efficient lines also mean
enough energy to power the lights and auxiliaries through the
that the Nomad 95 SUV can tackle foul weather and heavy seas
night. This proves particularly efficient when the yacht is spending
safely and confidently. The particular shade of blue chosen for the
long periods in sunny parts of the world like the Mediterranean
hull has a sober elegance and is an absolutely perfect complement
and the Middle East.
to the surrounding sea. It beautifully showcases the refined lines
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This aerial shot reveals the impressive size of the exterior areas, particularly on the upper deck (opening page) which has freestanding furnishings in warm, natural tones. The trideck is clad in classic, timeless lines (opposite) with a distinctive explorer feel
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Large windows create very bright interiors. The natural light works with the subtle grey and brown palette to make the spaces feel even larger. There are five guest staterooms in all. Right, the office corner in the VIP, and below, the master with its panoramic curved windows. Opposite, the conversation area in the main saloon where two red armchairs bring a splash of colour to the subtle palette
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Exterior and Interior Design Paul Gray, COO of Gulf Craft
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he Nomad hull was always a great hull, but in creating the SUV (Sports Utility Vessel) format, we added more in terms of volume and usability, creating a heightened experience for the client, with the introduction of rugged, usable yet luxurious interior spaces. With this project, we wanted the clients who owned a Nomad Yacht to be able to safely take to the sea when others would/could not. And the Nomad 95 SUV proved this in Monaco when she was the only vessel sea trialling and having a photoshoot in 26-knot winds and big seas. Seeing her cut into those rolling seas as she made a 90-degree turn was something to be very proud of. The key point in this project is stability and with that came a beamier yacht that produced a larger interior. We wanted to look at the weight of the yachts also and therefore made extensive use of carbon-fibre in the construction to provide lighter, stiffer components. The hull form also enables the use of a smaller sized fin or gyrostabalisation because it is so stable, so again a weight-saving is made there. The sky lounge and the large open exterior areas for enjoying the yacht with the family were also key to the yacht’s exterior features as well as its rugged explorer-type looks. In the interior, the forward main deck owner’s cabin with all-round views over the foredeck are key. Our idea of life on board the Nomad 95 SUV is a home from home, a luxurious yet practical yacht that you are not afraid to use for its intended purpose. Comfort at sea and at anchor are key for us, and the new solar technology gives you a “silent at anchor” experience. It has to be experienced to believe how much it enhances the yachting lifestyle. As regards materials and woods, we used carbon-fibre and Kevlar in the construction of the superstructure yet still had a vacuum-infused GRP hull. Other materials included lightweight engineered woods and marble, while the exterior decks are in synthetic teak. Honeycomb panels were also adopted throughout the yacht.
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The Nomad 95 SUV is equipped with the latest solar panel technology which constantly charges batteries during daylight hours, providing enough power to run all the boat’s auxiliary equipment at night. The long-range displacement hull is built from GRP and is topped by a carbon-fibre and Kevlar superstructure
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Shipyard Abeer Alshaali, CEO of Gulf Craft
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he Nomad 95 SUV is the perfect vessel to explore new cruising grounds or experience adventure out at sea. It is a superb example of Gulf Craft’s marketleading design and performance abilities. In this yacht, the Gulf Craft in-house design studio along with acclaimed British naval architect Andrew Wolstenholme have created something unique, a true longrange luxury yacht, able to master all weather conditions whilst retaining superb levels of comfort and style. The Nomad 95 SUV was built in our Majesty Yachts and Nomad Yachts facility in the Emirates. Our state-of -the-art facility was more than capable of building the Nomad 95 SUV entirely under one roof. We also like to use our teams across more than one range so the same team could be building Majesty Yachts and Nomad Yachts. The more flexible we are with our manpower, the stronger we are as a company and the more consistent we are in our quality. I think vertical integration gives us a flexibility that cannot be measured. In the past, we had to do everything in-house because of external conditions relating to our geographic location. We didn’t have local suppliers to rely on. Today, we see it as one of the company’s core strengths. I also believe that having a background as yachtsmen at heart gives us another strength, which is understanding what the client wants rather than limiting their dreams. We always think of space, usability, reliability, and that gives us a different perspective than certain other yards. We are currently diversifying in order to increase our market share. For example, Nomad Yachts has been selling in the Middle East, Asia and Australia for several years but 2019 was the first year we took Nomad Yachts to Europe. It was a great introduction as we had a client take his Nomad 75 SUV around from Dubai all the way through the Red Sea and across to the Mediterranean under its own power. We will be investing further in large yacht steel and aluminium construction too which will extend our range from composite builds to metal construction.
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