Swell! New £350million superyacht has a bowling alley, a waterfall and a wave pool you can SURF in
- The California yacht, which has been designed by Norwegian-based Kurt Strand, will be 135 metres long
- The 8,000 tonne vessel will have a top speed of 20 knots and has been designed with three swimming pools
- The swanky mega yacht will also boast its own desalination system to turn seawater into drinking water
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A new £350million superyacht concept has been designed that takes luxury to new levels – you can surf on board.
The California will feature a machine that creates artificial waves in the vessel’s swimming pool, allowing passengers to grab their boards and ride the swell without having to get in the sea.
The 135-metre-long (442ft) boat will also boast its own waterfall as well as a bowling alley and a desalination system to turn seawater into drinking water.
The California, pictured in a rendering, is a new superyacht created by Norwegian-based designer Kurt Strand
The California will feature a machine that creates artificial waves in the vessel’s swimming pool, allowing passengers to grab their boards and ride the swell without having to get in the sea
The design concept has been created by Norwegian yacht designer Kurt Strand.
It also includes a club style lounge area with bar, night club, games room, gym with a Turkish bath, massage studio and a wellness spa.
Plus, it will also have its own 24-seat cinema and a showroom for a classic car collection.
The 8,000-tonne mega-yacht, which will have a top speed of 20 knots, has been designed with three swimming pools.
The vessel will have its own 24-seat cinema, a bowling alley and a showroom for a classic car collection on board
Mr Strand said: ‘The largest mega yacht builders in the world have already shown their interest in this project and are ready to take it further into reality’
Mr Strand added: ‘It’s a truly unique styled yacht with large glass walls, glass balconies, folding glass doors and retractable sections to open up the living areas’
There’s a helipad, too, operated using an elevator system, so a helicopter can be stored underneath the top deck.
It is also designed with a hybrid electric propulsion system, which will be powered by high-efficiency diesel turbine generators.
It will be able to run on a reduced cruising speed of 11 knots for five hours on the battery power.
Power will come from a 60-tonne lithium-ion battery bank capable of holding two million watts of electricity.
The California has been designed with a hybrid electric propulsion system, which will be powered by highly efficient diesel turbine generators
Power will come from a 60-tonne lithium-ion battery bank capable of holding two million watts of electricity
Mr Strand, 55, created his own yacht design company, Strand Craft, to showcase his impressive designs.
He said: ‘The largest mega yacht builders in the world have already shown their interest in this project and are ready to take it further into reality.
‘The zen-inspired interior of the California yacht is designed for the ultimate relaxed lifestyle.
‘It’s a truly unique styled yacht with large glass walls, glass balconies, folding glass doors and retractable sections to open up the living areas.
‘The price for the yacht will be around £350 million.’