You may recall having seen images and renderings of Gray Design's Strand Craft 122, a sleek modern luxury yacht designed with an on-board garage, complete with supercar, to appeal to the automobile lover, on many design blogs and sites a few months back.Gray Design's first take on the Auto lover's superyacht, the Strand Craft 122:Now, Eduard Gray of Gray Design has come out with the Strand Craft 166, a new version of the superyacht, designed around the automotive theme.
The Strand Craft 166 is an uncompromising superyacht that is as outrageous as it is daring. Designed entirely around an automotive theme, this yacht is ideal for owners who are addicted to that new leather smell. Her low stance, enormous length and curled haunches give this vessel a dynamic aesthetic that is guaranteed to turn heads in the most well appointed marinas.Retractable flybridgeContributing to the sleek profile of the yacht is the retractable flybridge and radar mast that retreat into the skin of the yacht when not in use. Both can be deployed independently of each other and are available only when they are required, ensuring the yacht keeps the cleanest possible lines for making that first impression. Strengthening this philosophy are the twin concealed entrances to the yacht, hiding the stairway to the upper aft deck as well as providing access to the garage, bar and lounge areas.
Concealed beneath the carbon fibre inlaid fore deck is a sun deck equipped with a large jacuzzi, sporting a built-in bar to ensure that every party is well catered for. Access is through a vertically sliding glass door in the windscreen of the pilot house where there is ample seating for 8 guests.The pilot house itself opens up to the lounge to provide a smooth transition and connection between the driver and the main guest area and at the same time letting in light from the main windscreen to the spaces below.Supercar tenderFollowing Strand Craft's automotive tradition, the SC166 comes equipped with it's own custom supercar tender. Created in the same design language as it's carrier, the tender ensures you can roll out at your favorite port in ultimate style. With a V8 engine producing 620 horsepower and a top speed of 305 kph, the tender is an accessory that will certainly put a smile on your face.Alternatively, you can order your own choice of conveyance to accessorize your superyacht. Be it Koenigsegg, Maybach, Lamborghini, Ferrari, or a waterborne tender, the choice is yours.Interior and exterior automotive stylingThe automotive theme is rich in the SC166, from the cockpit like glasshouse on the upper deck to the red leather covered upholstery that adorns large surfaces of the interior. Chrome highlights sparkle in every part of the cabin and the walls are treated to a highly polished gunmetal automotive lacer. Brushed aluminum trims the windows and bar area and the hallways are bathed in soft LED spotlighting.Completing the specification list, there are five double en-suite staterooms, each equipped with 52 inch Bang & Olufsen TVs, top of the line sound systems, LED mood lighting and a iPad control and information center from Poets Road to allow you to activate any function from wherever you are on the yacht as well as providing essential information about the running and status of the vessel and it's massive engines.Powered by two MTU 20V4000 M93L 2x4300KW (2x5766hp) engines with a Vericor TF50 4177KW (5600hp) booster engine the SC166 is capable of cruising speeds of 30 knots with a top speed of 40 knots.SC166 SpecificationsLOA---------------------------------------50 mBEAM---------------------------------------9 mCONSTRUCTION--------------High Tech CompositesDRAUGHT (loaded)-------------------------1.9 mWEIGHT---------------------------------230 TonENGINES-------------------2 x MTU 20V4000 M93LBOOSTER---------------------------Vericor TF50PROPULSION-------Water Jets Rolls-Royce KAMEWATOP SPEED---------------------------~ 40 KnotsFUEL CAPACITY--------------------------35000 LFRESHWATER CAPACITY---------------------5000 LBOW THRUSTERS------------------------------TBASTABILIZERS--------------------------------TBAGENERATORS---------------------------------TBAWATERMAKERS--------------------------------TBAGREY / BLACK WATER CAPACITY----------------TBASC166 Tender SpecificationsENGINE----------------------------4.3 liter V8TORQUE-------------------------------347 lb-ftHP---------------------------510 hp @ 8500 rpm0-62 MPH---------------------------3.7 secondsTOP SPEED------------------------------196 mphGrey Design StudioÖrnvägen 52468 33 VargönSwedenimages and video courtesy of Grey Design.A special thanks to Luxist for bringing this to my attention.
The Strand Craft 166 is an uncompromising superyacht that is as outrageous as it is daring. Designed entirely around an automotive theme, this yacht is ideal for owners who are addicted to that new leather smell. Her low stance, enormous length and curled haunches give this vessel a dynamic aesthetic that is guaranteed to turn heads in the most well appointed marinas.Retractable flybridgeContributing to the sleek profile of the yacht is the retractable flybridge and radar mast that retreat into the skin of the yacht when not in use. Both can be deployed independently of each other and are available only when they are required, ensuring the yacht keeps the cleanest possible lines for making that first impression. Strengthening this philosophy are the twin concealed entrances to the yacht, hiding the stairway to the upper aft deck as well as providing access to the garage, bar and lounge areas.
Concealed beneath the carbon fibre inlaid fore deck is a sun deck equipped with a large jacuzzi, sporting a built-in bar to ensure that every party is well catered for. Access is through a vertically sliding glass door in the windscreen of the pilot house where there is ample seating for 8 guests.The pilot house itself opens up to the lounge to provide a smooth transition and connection between the driver and the main guest area and at the same time letting in light from the main windscreen to the spaces below.Supercar tenderFollowing Strand Craft's automotive tradition, the SC166 comes equipped with it's own custom supercar tender. Created in the same design language as it's carrier, the tender ensures you can roll out at your favorite port in ultimate style. With a V8 engine producing 620 horsepower and a top speed of 305 kph, the tender is an accessory that will certainly put a smile on your face.Alternatively, you can order your own choice of conveyance to accessorize your superyacht. Be it Koenigsegg, Maybach, Lamborghini, Ferrari, or a waterborne tender, the choice is yours.Interior and exterior automotive stylingThe automotive theme is rich in the SC166, from the cockpit like glasshouse on the upper deck to the red leather covered upholstery that adorns large surfaces of the interior. Chrome highlights sparkle in every part of the cabin and the walls are treated to a highly polished gunmetal automotive lacer. Brushed aluminum trims the windows and bar area and the hallways are bathed in soft LED spotlighting.Completing the specification list, there are five double en-suite staterooms, each equipped with 52 inch Bang & Olufsen TVs, top of the line sound systems, LED mood lighting and a iPad control and information center from Poets Road to allow you to activate any function from wherever you are on the yacht as well as providing essential information about the running and status of the vessel and it's massive engines.Powered by two MTU 20V4000 M93L 2x4300KW (2x5766hp) engines with a Vericor TF50 4177KW (5600hp) booster engine the SC166 is capable of cruising speeds of 30 knots with a top speed of 40 knots.SC166 SpecificationsLOA---------------------------------------50 mBEAM---------------------------------------9 mCONSTRUCTION--------------High Tech CompositesDRAUGHT (loaded)-------------------------1.9 mWEIGHT---------------------------------230 TonENGINES-------------------2 x MTU 20V4000 M93LBOOSTER---------------------------Vericor TF50PROPULSION-------Water Jets Rolls-Royce KAMEWATOP SPEED---------------------------~ 40 KnotsFUEL CAPACITY--------------------------35000 LFRESHWATER CAPACITY---------------------5000 LBOW THRUSTERS------------------------------TBASTABILIZERS--------------------------------TBAGENERATORS---------------------------------TBAWATERMAKERS--------------------------------TBAGREY / BLACK WATER CAPACITY----------------TBASC166 Tender SpecificationsENGINE----------------------------4.3 liter V8TORQUE-------------------------------347 lb-ftHP---------------------------510 hp @ 8500 rpm0-62 MPH---------------------------3.7 secondsTOP SPEED------------------------------196 mphGrey Design StudioÖrnvägen 52468 33 VargönSwedenimages and video courtesy of Grey Design.A special thanks to Luxist for bringing this to my attention.
