Monaco: Gulf Craft, a global brand recognised for its innovation in yacht and boat building, continues to make its mark in the field of composite-builtsuperyachts as it unveiled production plans of the company’s second largest superyacht –the brand-new Majesty 160 – at the Monaco Yacht Show.
Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Gulf Craft which is the world’s leader in composite hull production and the creator of the world’s largest composite-built production superyacht, the Majesty 175, revealed the first details of its brand-new luxury superyacht at a packed press event hosted onboard the Majesty 120.
Unveiling the details of the brand-new Majesty 160 superyacht, Gulf Craft’s Chairman Mohammed Hussein AlShaali said: “The Majesty 160 is an evolution of our Majesty 155, and follows the new design precedent of our Majesty line-up which was introduced earlierthis year with the Majesty 111 at Dubai International Boat Show. The Majesty 160 will be our second largest vessel and will be a class-apart in its segment, catering to the needs andrequirements of customers through its exceptional design, architecture and state-of-the-artengineering and technological features.”
“Our ongoing expansion plans, extensive global dealer network and a distinct productportfolio have seen us build a strong foothold in international markets, especially in Europeand the United States, where we have witnessed a demand for larger lightweight yachtswhich provide competitive fuel economy and easy access to shallow waters. We havelistened to our customers and have created the Majesty 160 which reinstates our positionas the world’s leader in composite hull production.”
The Majesty 160 which goes into production this year at Gulf Craft’s fully integrated state of-the-art manufacturing facility in the UAE, is designed by the award-winning CristianoGatto Design Studio in Italy whilst the naval architecture is penned by the world-renownedVan Oossanen Dutch Naval Architects. Built to the specifications outlined by the BureauVeritas Commercial Yacht Rules for yachts under 500 gross tonnage (GT), the Majesty 160has a gross tonnage of 498 meeting all safety requirements of a vessel of 500 GT.
Taking its design cues from the iconic Majesty 175, the brand-new superyacht’s interior andexterior has been carefully designed with immaculate attention to detail to create aseamless balance between the outdoor and indoor spaces.
Redefining the segment through its opulent and contemporary interiors, the Majesty 160’smost notable feature is the phenomenal Master Suite. Ideally located at the end of theforeward main deck corridor, the suite includes a private lounge, retractable balcony, largeensuite with both bath and shower room, along with a full-beam Master cabin.
The smart layout has an innovative climate control system and accommodates up to 12guests across its seven lavish staterooms, and can also host a crew of up to nine memberswith five large crew cabins and private captain’s accommodation.
The Majesty 160’s smart exterior design features an incredibly expansive sun deck withmodular and moveable furniture suitable for all types of social occasions along with an
infinity pool, perfectly set-up for incredible panoramic and elevated views. Stand-outfeatures also include a beach club – a customisable multi-purpose space with natural lightthat can be used as a lounge or bar area, a gym or health club making it an ideal place torelax after a long day of water activities. The swim platform provides guests unprecedentedease of access to the water while the fold-down balconies located on both portside andstarboard side of the platform allows for sunbathing throughout the day.
Combining the hull design and the superyachts technical prowess with twin MTU 16V 2000M87, 2000 HP engines, the Majesty 160 is capable of achieving a top speed of 19.5 knots*whilst at a cruising speed of 12 knots she has a range of 3,500 nautical miles* and a furtherextended range of 4,300 nautical miles* at 10.8 knots.
Featuring wing stations on the main deck that enable smooth manoeuvring in and out oftight marinas and ports along with an optional helm station located on the sun deck, theMajesty 160 can effortlessly cruise low-draft areas, drawing just 2.3 metres of water,enabling close beach access due to its ground-breaking engineering and use of lightweight yet sturdy composite material hull.The Majesty 160 comes with two pairs of zero speed carbon fin stabilisers and twin 100 kWgenerators including solar panels at the top of the sun deck roof capable of powering oneof the four generators – limiting overall energy consumption.
About Gulf Craft:
Gulf Craft is the world’s fully-integrated boat and yacht manufacturer with a proven track-record in designing and delivering high-quality, super-performing vessels that define the contemporary
marine lifestyle. A brand of choice in lifestyle boats/yachts, Gulf Craft delivers high-qualitypersonalised vessels for pleasure and for commercial pursuits for clientele across the world.With a global team of professionals, Gulf Craft is led by a passionate leadership that pushes
boundaries and consistently raises the bar in design and performance, underpinned by its flagship Majesty 175, the world’s largest composite production superyacht.Gulf Craft manufacturers yachts and boats, from 34-foot to 175-foot, which appeal to a wide
audience such as touring passenger vessels and has five key brands: Silvercraft – smaller family and fishing boats; Oryx sports yachts and open cruisers; Nomad explorer yachts; the flagship Majesty yachts; and Touring Passenger Vessels. Utilising advanced technology, powerful engineering,
timeless design, and world-class craftsmanship. Gulf Craft operates two manufacturing facilities – a 462,000 sq. ft facility in Umm Al Quwain and a 100,000-square-foot facility in the Maldives as well as a service centre in Ajman. To date, the company has built over 10,000 boats.
Gulf Craft has the world’s first fully-integrated design and production facility for boats/yachts and evolves constantly to meet customer aspirations. Founded in 1982, Gulf Craft has introduced new and diversified production lines, as well as dealer networks globally.
