You know why you don't hear the name Echo Yachts popping up in casual comparisons of Aussie boat builders? Echo, as the name suggests, simply passes by our consciousness as a resonant whisper, reverberating down from a higher tier of luxury. But as far as the industry's concerned, they're no wallflower either, regularly sweeping the stage at industry award ceremonies with their spectacular designs; a spectacular trimaran named White Rabbit being the most recent example.
Another name you may not hear on the daily is Misha Merzliakov — although if you read Trade-a-Boat regularly, you'll probably recognise his work. Misha is a Brisbane-based superyacht designer, responsible for some of our recent favourites, namely the Whitehaven Harbour Classic 40.
What better partnership then to create a luxurious customisable catamaran, with a huge amount of deck space?
The Echo Yachts SP30 catamaran concept was unveiled at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2020, offering potential buyers every bit of style they never knew they wanted. But features such as the reversed bow are not merely stylistic decisions, the entire design has been geared towards improving performance, lowering operational costs and providing the highest level of luxury the 31 metre vessel can accommodate.
To help with that, the SP30 has a remarkable 13.3-metre beam, the superstructure itself is 10-metres wide. This offers owners a perfect platform upon which to craft their customisations, which can be easily accommodated by the boat's simple and functional layout.
On top of the generous deck space, the catamaran configuration also provides stability and a shallow draft, as well as the redundancy of two engine rooms. If, for whatever reason owners wish to leave the comfort of the SP30, the aft deck can easily accommodate a pair of jetskis or a tender on the easy to use hydraulically-lowering platform.
Sleeping quarters are divided into four large guest suites below deck, all filled with light from those sleek hull windows. The master suite is on the deck level, taking advantage of the huge beam and floor to ceiling windows.
If you're truly looking to set off on an adventure in style, Echo's SP30 is a serious contender. But when they ask how you heard about them, just tap the side of your nose and give them a wink; now, you're in the know.
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