Infinitas by Schöpfer Yachts
If you were throwing down a couple of hundred million bucks to build your dream toy, you’d want it to stand out, right? Not so in the world of super yacht design, which for years has followed the same pattern of producing giant, shiny dreamboats, each indistinguishable from the next. But then along came E. Kevin Schöpfer.
The Boston designer has partnered with naval architects Sparkman Stevens to draw up a truly extraordinary motor yacht — Infinitas. The unusual shape was inspired by the symbol for infinity, as seen in the ‘carved out’ decks at the stern and mid-section. It also evokes a giant DustBuster, but maybe that’s just me. Still, your 300ft toy includes a pool (with bridge!!), helicopter deck, accommodation for 12 guests plus crew and wacky ‘minimalist’ interior styling. No suggestions for dealing with the endless parade of onlookers though.
Tagged: Infinitas, Schöpfer Yachts
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Stefan Vittori said | 10 August, 2009
We also create a cg animation of the Oculus Yacht. To see our work in progress click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S0J9rPxrUg&feature=channel_page