Steve Kozloff, a renowned yacht designer, has added another feather to his crown with the creation of a striking new expedition vessel.
The Arctic Owl was designed by the California-based engineer who founded the Goliath polar-explorer series for scientific investigation and global exploration. As such, the 200-foot vessel will transport seafarers to the farthest reaches in the lap of opulence.
The design of the vessel is retrofuturistic. The yacht’s unique silhouette combines sculpted curves with a dramatic pointed bow, giving it the appearance of a spacecraft from the 1960s. It features a steel ice-class complete displacement hull that can navigate the most treacherous Arctic waters, as well as an aluminum superstructure.
Kozloff told Robb Report via email, “I was motivated by the desire for panoramic views and a speedy hull.” “I desired a boat with excellent visibility so that the owner can appreciate the spectacular scenery they will sail through.” I wished for the spacecraft to be faster and consume less fuel, thus the narrow beam.”
Arctic Owl is outfitted with all necessary equipment for oceanic expeditions. She has a helipad and an 850-square-foot hangar to house your helicopters. In her port and starboard compartments, she can store a U-Boat Worx NEMO submarine as well as other toys, tenders, and equipment. These smaller vessels can be deployed using the ship’s two aft winches.
The spacious vessel has six staterooms, including two master cabins with panoramic views, that can accommodate up to ten visitors. There is also room for six crew members. In addition, Arctic Owl features a spa on the flybridge and a sizable swimming pool and lounge at the bow.
Obviously, the Arctic Owl is able to fly. Her maximum speed is 18 knots, and her cruising speed is 16 knots, courtesy of her twin Cummins hybrid diesel-electric engines. She also has an impressive transatlantic range of 6,000 nautical miles, which is equivalent to traveling from New York to the North Pole and back.
Kozloff is skilled at constructing vessels that stir up controversy and question the status quo. He had previously delivered the Caribù, a polar-class sailing yacht equipped with a hangar for three helicopters, as well as the Alexis, a 384-foot behemoth designed to investigate the ends of the earth.These types of innovative ideas, according to Kozloff, do not assist buyers in determining precisely what they’re seeking..
Last year, the designer told Robb Report, “Concepts educate owners and guide them toward a particular design or designer.”
Kozloff envisions a serious yachtsman who enjoys the voyage and has an interest in research purchasing the yacht. It is not a party vessel.”
We hope that one of these owners will be inspired by this design and Arctic Owl will take flight in the actual world.
