This 246-foot catamaran is a massive retro-futuristic supercar on water
Published on Jun 08, 2023 at 11:50 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jun 09, 2023 at 4:07 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
This is Decadence, a multi-hull 246-foot catamaran that looks like a supercar on water.
She has the perfect name, too, because this is possibly the most decadent ship you’ll ever come across.
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Decadence is what people in the yachting industry call a ‘SWATH’, which stands for Small Waterplane Are Twin Hull.
Yes, this apparently qualifies as a ‘small’ waterplane’ and no, the irony is not lost on us.
Levity aside, Decadence is a serious piece of engineering.
When the ship is in motion, the two cylindrical outer hulls are submerged underwater, and they’re connected to the main hull via stilts.
In yachting jargon, this reduces ‘pitch’ and ‘roll’.
In plain English, it makes the ship faster and the ride smoother.
The interior is fully customizable, and each deck can be fully enclosed, giving guests additional privacy.
Between the main beam and the hulls, you can divide the ship into five separate sections.
According to Andy Waugh, the designer behind the project, the main suite could be as wide as 66 feet, 98 feet long and 10 feet high, basically the same as the entrance hall in a 5-star hotel.
The ship also has a designated space for two 46-foot tenders.
Decadence is just a prototype but Waugh and his team are confident a buyer will eventually be found.
In the meantime, they’re working on another, even bigger (albeit more ‘conventional’) yacht for an unnamed “American tech billionaire”, which should be ready in 2025.
Once that’s done, building Decadence would take an additional five or six years.
As for the price tag, you’re looking at half a billion dollars or more.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
