H50 EXP

The H50EXP has been conceived as a highly capable 50-metre explorer yacht, combining exceptional seakeeping and efficient long-range performance with the luxury, refinement and uncompromising quality expected of a fully custom superyacht.


Specification

LOA: 49.95 m
Draft: 2.30 m
Beam: 9.24 m
Naval Architect: Humphreys Yacht Design
Exterior Designer: Humphreys Yacht Design
Interior Designer: Mark Whiteley Design
Shipyard: TBC
Year: 2027
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H50 EXP

Designed for self-sufficiency and extended cruising, its broad performance envelope combines efficient passage-making with the ability to sustain higher cruising speeds when required. With a top speed of 18 knots and a range over 5,000nm at a 12-knot cruising speed, there’s greater flexibility around weather windows, passage planning and cruising itineraries, while allowing Owners to explore further and make more of their time aboard.

At its core is a highly developed naval architecture and engineering platform, drawing on HYD’s experience in the design and delivery of advanced explorer yachts, most recently demonstrated by their 50-metre CANOA, and designs for the Arksen Explorer Series. The knowledge gained through extensive hydrodynamic development, model testing and sea trials provides a strong technical foundation for the H50EXP, while retaining considerable flexibility to tailor the yacht around individual Owner requirements.

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OPERATIONAL FLEXIBILITY

At sub-500GT, the H50EXP has been developed to accommodate a broad spectrum of Owner requirements without compromising the integrity of the core platform. Its generous aft deck and lazarette provide considerable scope to tailor the balance between leisure, exploration and operational capability.

• Flexible aft deck and lazarette configurations for tenders, vehicles, watercraft and specialist equipment
• Adaptable balance between guest accommodation, crew provision and technical spaces
• Enhanced deck loading and equipment-handling capability where required
• Crane arrangements tailored to suit tender and equipment inventories
• Capability to evolve towards a more expedition- or support-focused operational profile

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H50EXP - PROJECT COLLABORATION


The H50EXP brings together Humphreys Yacht Design, Mark Whiteley Design and Occam Marine, combining naval architecture and exterior design with carefully curated interior schemes, technical development and build consultancy.

This collaborative approach has established a robust and highly considered foundation for the project, with particular emphasis on space planning, systems integration, buildability and efficient progression into construction.

With the H50EXP, we wanted to create a yacht that offers genuine explorer capability without asking owners to compromise on comfort or refinement. Its combination of efficiency, range and higher-speed cruising capability provides the freedom to pursue ambitious adventures, or simply enjoy more conventional cruising, knowing that the capability is there whenever it is needed.

— Tom Humphreys
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