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These days it sounds like a perfect formula for a new-build superyacht. Minimalist exterior lines, seamless flow between inside and out, a unique hybrid powertrain allowing for silent operations at anchor, cavernous storage for watertoys, arresting design everywhere you look, a fully custom one off, and a build plan that means she is ready to go into construction immediately.

M/Y KUMU is the culmination of a years-long passion project for design studio D-iD co-founders Kate and Dimitris Hadjidimos. At 46 metres, Project KUMU emerges as a masterful response to the superyacht market’s shifting paradigm. This forward-thinking yacht articulates a new language in yachting luxury, where sustainable innovation and opulent living coalesce.

Born from meticulous dialogue with the industry’s most astute professionals, experienced yacht Owners and a prescient understanding of yachting’s evolution, KUMU combines the traditional superyacht blueprint with impressive eco credentials and appetite for adventure, that sets new benchmarks for this size category without compromising the rarefied experience that defines contemporary superyacht ownership.

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Bridging Yachting Traditions with Modern Design

KUMU masterfully reimagines the relationship between vessel and ocean, capturing the spirit of sailing while delivering the sophisticated capabilities of a modern motor yacht. The architectural narrative unfolds through expansive deck arrangements that frame breathtaking views across the uncluttered decks and to the horizon. These thoughtfully curated sightlines dissolve traditional design constraints, fostering an intimate connection with the yacht’s surroundings.

Throughout the accommodation spaces, innovative glazing solutions flood the interiors with natural light, particularly evident in the Owner’s suite and main deck staterooms, where carefully positioned skylights create exceptional living spaces that you would expect to find on a yacht well above 50 metres.

Perhaps KUMU’s most compelling feature is her transformative beach club. With hydraulic platforms deployed, this space expands to an impressive 65 square metres, effectively creating a private island sanctuary, mere centimetres from the water’s surface. This technical achievement exemplifies the yacht’s broader philosophy of seamless indoor-outdoor living. A feature we have seen Owner’s place more and more importance on in recent years.

The vessel’s exterior lines strike an assured balance between elegance and capability, with a profile that appears equally at home navigating remote archipelagos or gracing the most prestigious Mediterranean ports. This versatility in both form and function establishes KUMU as the ultimate modern superyacht, one that refuses to compromise between luxury and genuine seafaring ability.

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A Platform for Adventure

In an era where true exploration often demands substantial tonnage and can often sacrifice elegant looks for utilitarian design, KUMU demonstrates that a 46 metre can deliver both serious seafaring credentials and jaw dropping aesthetics. Her carefully considered dimensions strike an elegant balance: substantial enough to support extended voyages while remaining sufficiently agile to access the world’s most secluded anchorages.

KUMU’s inclination for adventure is evidenced by her comprehensive tender and toy arrangement. The aft deck plays host to a sizeable 7.5-metre tender, while a dedicated garage houses its 5.5-metre companion. This pairing ensures guests can transition seamlessly from ship to shore, regardless of conditions.

Carefully planned storage solutions also accommodate an enviable toy box – from professional diving gear to jet skis, sailing dinghies, and bikes – KUMU can be a floating base camp for sophisticated travellers. And with her impressive 5000 nautical mile range at 10 knots to match, KUMU is more than capable of exploring off the beaten path, all thanks to her efficient hull design courtesy of Southampton based naval architects Lateral Engineering.

Her thoughtful design equally accommodates shorter stays with remarkable efficiency. Cruising at 19 knots allows for 1350 nautical miles, plenty for a long weekend hopping from Capri to the Amalfi Coast, while her carefully considered operational systems allow crew to seamlessly transition between periods of use, making spontaneous getaways effortless.

Whether it’s the VIP staterooms mere feet from the beach club or her silent operation mode that allows access to protected anchorages, KUMU delivers an unmatched experience that deftly balances luxury, performance, and accessibility. This versatility – the ability to serve both for long-range cruising and seamless weekend retreats – exemplifies the innovative thinking that defines every aspect of this remarkable vessel.

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Bespoke Living Afloat

KUMU’s ingenious two-and-a-half deck configuration presents a masterclass in spatial versatility, offering Owners the freedom to craft their perfect floating sanctuary. The vessel’s adaptable architecture transcends the conventional parameters of yacht design, allowing for truly personalised interpretation of luxury at sea.

The accommodation plan demonstrates remarkable flexibility, with the standard arrangement offering five luxuriously appointed guest suites complemented by three crew cabins. However, KUMU’s true innovation lies in her adaptability. The second salon on the lower deck, for example, offers immense versatility. Featuring a starboard side fold down balcony, the space can be reconfigured to incorporate a state-of-the-art waterside gymnasium, an indulgent wellness suite complete with treatment facilities, or a serene social space. This flexibility ensures that KUMU can be as unique as her Owner’s vision.

Service excellence is also woven into the yacht’s DNA. Exemplified by the level of thought put into crew movement and service, with direct and discreet crew access to all guest areas, on each deck. Such considered design touches reflect KUMU’s ability to effortlessly accommodate intimate family moments and grand events.

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Sustainability at the Core

In an era where environmental responsibility has come to the fore, KUMU emerges as a compelling blueprint for sustainable superyacht design. Her environmental credentials extend far beyond mere gesture, incorporating cutting-edge technology and innovative materials throughout.

At her heart, KUMU employs a sophisticated hybrid propulsion system that delivers the dual benefits of silent operation at anchor and significantly reduced emissions under way. The result is a vessel that treads lightly while enhancing the onboard experience through near-silent operation and reduced vibration.

Perhaps most forward-thinking is KUMU’s adaptable engineering architecture. The engine room configuration has been purposefully designed with sufficient flexibility to accommodate future propulsion innovations, ensuring the vessel can evolve alongside emerging sustainable technologies.

The commitment to sustainability extends throughout the vessel’s material palette. Traditional teak decking gives way to responsibly sourced alternatives, while the interior showcases furniture and fittings crafted from natural, sustainable materials.

Motor yacht KUMU

Luxury Without Limits

KUMU challenges conventional assumptions about yacht size and usable space, delivering exterior areas that rival vessels of significantly greater LOA. Through intelligent space planning and architectural innovation, she achieves a remarkable sense of scale that belies her 46-metre platform.

The crowning achievement is undoubtedly the sun deck – an impressive 225 square metres of sophisticated relaxation space that sets new standards for vessels in this size category. This expansive area has been thoughtfully curated to create distinct zones for dining, lounging, and entertainment, each offering commanding views across the horizon.

Below, KUMU’s main deck demonstrates masterful integration of interior and exterior spaces. The main salon flows seamlessly into an innovative indoor-outdoor bar arrangement, before transitioning to the aft deck entertainment area. This fluid progression of spaces creates an environment where the boundaries between inside and out dissolve, fostering an atmosphere of unrestricted luxury that responds intuitively to both intimate gatherings and larger social occasions.

Motor yacht KUMU main salon

A Yacht for the Modern Owner

KUMU represents a profound understanding of contemporary yacht ownership, where the appetite for adventure harmonises with demands for refined luxury and efficient operations. Her capabilities extend from navigating high-latitude waters to cruising Mediterranean coastlines, delivering unwavering comfort in every environment.

Ocean Independence has ensured that KUMU is ready to move into construction, with quotes available from leading shipyards, potential running cost and charter income forecasts all available.

For more information, contact Adam Sutton, Sales and Purchase Consultant at Ocean Independence representing M/Y KUMU for sale.

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