ERMIS2 - Best Power Yacht at the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show 2008

Combining design and styling by Humphreys Yacht Design with composite engineering by High Modulus, the latest project by McMullen & Wing adds to an already accomplished resume of high tech, high performance custom projects. ERMIS2 is voted “Best Power Yacht, 24–40 metres” at the 2008 International Superyacht Society Design and Leadership Awards in Ft Lauderdale, Florida.

Designed by Rob Humphreys, this high speed motoryacht is constructed using the VIP (Vacuum Infusion Process) in Carbon- fibre to obtain an ultra-lightweight construction able to withstand the extreme loadings of up to 2.2G while travelling at over 55 knots.

Even three MTU16V 4000 M90 series engines, each rated at 2,720 kW, and KaMeWa jet units, weight saving remained a critical requirement to achieve the high speed performance.

The M&W design team embarked upon a program to critically analyse every component of the vessel to save weight; the vacuum infusion process of Carbon-fibre / Kevlar / Foam composite was utilized in the building of hull and superstructure, Titanium where possible for deck fittings and hand rails, and light weight veneered foam panels for interior joinery, all to Germanischer Lloyds Class and MCA.

Fitted with a generous array of navigation and communications systems, ERMIS2 is a state of the art vessel, complimented with a interior that is streamlined and light. Paint-treated ash and clear varnish maple combine with contemporary furnishings to create a modern nautical language.

SPECIFICATIONS

Length Overall
37.56 m
Beam
6.43 m
Draft
1.60 m
Displacement (lightship)
107,000 kgs
Water Capacity
2,000 Litres
Fuel Capacity
55,000 Litres
Engines
3 x MTU16V4000
Gearboxes
Twin Disc
WaterJets
Kamewa 56SII x 2, 56BII x 1
Generators
2 x Northern Lights
Top Speed
55+ Kts
Cruising Speed
35 Kts
Designer
Humphreys Yacht Design

Source: McMullen & Wing Ltd