PRESS RELEASE - ARMADA A115

Vanguard Dutch Marine has unveiled the ARMADA A115, a 35-metre semi-custom sports superyacht with exterior and interior design by Phathom Studio and naval architecture by Humphreys Yacht Design.

Created for owners who want the individuality of a custom yacht without the distance and convention that so often come with it, the Armada A115 offers powerful proportions, a low profile and a projected performance above 40 knots. With Dutch engineering and a design language intended to be recognised before the name is read, this is not an enlarged leisure yacht - it is a superyacht conceived around pace, presence and a new generation of owners.

The A115 was presented to selected clients, brokers and industry partners at this year's Monaco Yacht Show.

BUILT IN THE NETHERLANDS. DEVELOPED AROUND THE OWNER
The A115 will be constructed in aluminium at a renowned Dutch shipyard selected for the project. The semi-custom platform gives owners meaningful freedom in layout, materials, equipment and atmosphere. Vanguard Dutch Marine remains the contracting counterparty and single point of responsibility, coordinating the project from design and engineering to construction, delivery and after-sales support.

NAVAL ARCHITECTURE BY HUMPHREYS YACHT DESIGN
Humphreys Yacht Design was selected for the project in light of our performance-led approach to naval architecture and proven experience developing high-performance motor yachts. The design of the A115 has seen us combine ambitious performance targets with the demands of a genuine superyacht platform.

The A115 uses a relatively high-deadrise planing hull form developed specifically around its combination of speed, displacement and seakeeping requirements.

The current technical basis uses MTU 16V 2000-series propulsion, with a projected cruising speed of approximately 25 knots and a maximum speed above 40 knots. This triple-engine surface-drive arrangement was established by Vanguard Dutch Marine as part of the original performance brief and is particularly well suited to the A115's intended operating profile. At speeds above 40 knots, surface-piercing propellers will offer propulsive efficiency while minimising underwater appendage drag.

"This is a yacht with a clear identity and purpose. The combination of Phathom Studio's distinctive design, more than 40 knots of performance and a carefully developed semi-custom platform creates something that feels quite different from either a production yacht or custom superyacht. A principal challenge with this yacht's naval architectural has been integrating genuine 40-knot-plus performance into a 35-metre yacht below 200GT, while retaining the accommodation, equipment and functionality expected of a contemporary superyacht. From our perspective, that has made it a particularly interesting project." — Tom Humphreys, Managing Director, Humphreys Yacht Design

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DESIGN BY PHATHOM STUDIO
The stern of the A115 features two levels for lounging and dining, folding side platforms, a large swim platform and a transformer-style beach club. Forward, a central lounge with integrated Jacuzzi create a private retreat; above, the flybridge adds an exterior helm and another social space without compromising the yacht’s low silhouette.

Within, soft minimalism meets subtle automotive influence. Natural stone, linen and leather are used with restraint, panoramic windows draw in the horizon, and a full-beam owner’s suite anchors accommodation planned for eight guests, supported by five to six crew.

“The ARMADA A115 is for owners who know what they want and see no reason to accept an established answer simply because it already exists. It combines the individuality of a custom yacht with the confidence and efficiency of a carefully developed platform.”
— Barry Hartman Kok, CEO / Marketing Director, Vanguard Dutch Marine