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Guests
14
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Cabins
7
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Crew
27
| Length | GT | Built |
|---|---|---|
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84.2m
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2,554 GT | 2023 |
| Beam | Draft | Top Speed |
| 13.6m | 3.75m | 17 Kts |
Obsidian is a 84.2m motor yacht delivered by Dutch shipyard Feadship in 2023. Her interior design and exterior styling comes from the drawing boards of Monk Design, while De Voogt is responsible for her naval architecture.
Key Features
- Aqua Lounge with underwater views
- Uses HVO biofuel, cutting emissions by 90%
- Electric-powered tenders & fast charging stations
- Low-profile design with clean shapes
Design & Construction
Designed around a displacement steel hull and an aluminium superstructure she features a 13.6m beam and a 3.75m draft. The yacht has an internal volume of 2,554 GT (Gross Tonnes).
Construction started in late 2020. The yacht was designed and constructed in compliance with the Lloyds Register technical standards. Launched in April 2023 this yacht undertook sea trials over the following months. She was delivered to her owners in July 2023.
Exterior Design
Obsidian cuts a sharp line at sea. The hull sits low and lean, with a long, even sheer that runs from the clipped bow to the broad stern. The photograph reveals how the forward sections push through the water with little disturbance, helped by the fine entry and the hull form developed in the tank. The superstructure steps back in measured tiers, each level trimmed to keep weight down and the centre of gravity tight. It gives the yacht a clear horizontal stance, with smooth bands of glass stretching almost the full length of the main and upper decks.
The carbon-fibre aft overhangs stand out in profile. They cantilever cleanly from the aluminium superstructure without posts, which clears the deck edge and opens a wide sweep of open-air space beneath. This also sharpens the silhouette, as the top decks cast a crisp line over the hull. The lack of visible supports gives the aft section a clear run from the waterline up to the upper decks.
The main deck bulwarks follow a straight line with a small recess that hides the tender bays. When the yacht is under way, these openings sit flush and read as part of the hull’s continuous banding. Glass panels break up the hull’s surface in long strips, with tight tolerances and narrow joints that keep the exterior calm and level.
From above, the decks offer long, uninterrupted routes from bow to stern. The foredeck sits clean and flush, with no raised mooring deck thanks to the use of submarine-style anchoring equipment. This frees the bow for guest use and keeps the sightlines clear from the wheelhouse. Aft, the open deck carries enough length to host sun loungers, loose furniture or exercise spaces without breaking the line of the yacht.
Feadship built Obsidian around an energy-focus brief, and this extends to the tenders. The main boats are electric, built by Tenderworks, and charge from four high-capacity stations fitted into the yacht’s profile. Charging is possible in the garage or directly from the water, so equipment stays ready without fuel storage on board for day-to-day runs.
Interior Design
RWD and MONK Design shaped Obsidian’s interior with a mix of soft edges, firm geometry and a varied set of materials. The aim was to keep the feel modern while giving each space clear identity. The single-level engine room opened the centre of the yacht, which increased the interior volume available to the guest decks. Though the yacht measures 84m, the layout carries the breadth and flow more common on yachts closer to 100m.
The plan breaks away from the usual grid. Corridors angle off the centreline, rooms shift in orientation, and almost none of the shared spaces holds a neat right angle. The result is a set of routes that open and close in gentle steps. It feels deliberate and calm rather than strict or formal.
A broad atrium staircase drops toward a dining room on the lower deck. One side of this room forms a wall that folds open to create a terrace set just 75cm above the sea. It turns the dining space into a water-level room with direct sight of the surface. The bow holds an internal observation lounge made possible by the use of submarine-type anchors. With no need for a mooring deck above, the design team fit tall, double-curved glass that reaches from sole to overhead.
Aft, the Aqua Lounge works as a cinema, study area or quiet retreat. Large panes sit below the waterline, so guests look straight into the sea. A gym stands close by, using the same view to give the workout spaces a dynamic feel.
Several tucked-away elements add interest to the main deck, including a hidden stair that leads to a compact study and a sunken lounge that breaks with the usual open-plan approach. Throughout the yacht, the material palette favours durability and a warm feel. Stone is finished with a leathered or honed surface, carpets use resilient wool, and fabrics sit in a natural register rather than high-gloss luxury. The theme stays consistent from bow to stern: neat detail, calm forms and strong links between shape and purpose.
Accommodation
Obsidian sleeps up to 14 guests in seven suites. The owner’s cabin stands apart, with six further double cabins spread through the guest decks. The crew complement reaches 27, with quarters arranged to support long periods at sea and steady service across the yacht’s varied spaces.
Performance & Capabilities
Obsidian runs on Feadship’s Advanced Electrical Drive system. The power plant uses a set of CAT C32-based generators fitted with permanent-magnet alternators. These charge a 4.5MWh battery bank that supports hotel loads and propulsion. The electrical backbone runs at 1,000 volts DC. This higher voltage cuts losses and improves distribution efficiency across the yacht.
Two Veth contra-rotating thrusters provide thrust and steering. With no shafts or rudders, drag is lower and the gear train stays compact. Each thruster was refined through CFD to reduce vibration and sharpen efficiency. The yacht can cover roughly 35 nautical miles at 10 knots on battery power alone. At anchor, the battery bank carries hotel loads for 10 to 15 hours, keeping noise down and fuel burn low.
Hull form and weight management support the hybrid platform. Carbon fibre appears in the overhangs and other key sections to reduce top weight. The hull was tuned for cruising rather than high-speed work, which helps the yacht meet its environmental goals. When run on fossil fuel, the yacht sees an estimated 27 percent drop in environmental impact compared to a more conventional setup. When run on HVO biofuel, the reduction rises to around 60 percent.
A large part of the energy-reduction effort was focused on the “hotel load”. Feadship built a control scheme that shapes peak loads, recovers waste heat for warm-water needs, and manages HVAC demand with close precision. It gives the yacht longer quiet periods on battery power and lowers the overall running cost in fuel and wear.
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