The new Dutch shipbuilder Sichterman Yachts, based in Friesland, the Netherlands, in the province of Friesland, has just launched its first yacht model.
Inveni is an 18 m long aluminium yacht built within the Workumer Yachtservice yard. Designed by designer Cor D. Rover, this motoryacht is inspired by the design of the famous typical Dutch sailboats, the Lemsteraken and the innovations of luxury motor yachts. In the 20th century, the smallest Lemsteraken were used as fishing boats and the largest as boats to transport fish from the fishing grounds to the auction. Most of them are nowadays transformed into pleasure boats.
Inveni has a vertical bow that gives it the classic look sought by the designer. It has the "Hull Vane" developed by Dr. Ir. Pieter Van Oossanen, a patented fixed foil, placed under the stern of a ship and used to save fuel and improve seaworthiness. This equipment influences the wake profile and creates a hydrodynamic lift, partially oriented forward.
This structure, which is usually reserved for large motor boats - cargo, cruise or transport boats - will equip the entire Sichterman Yachts fleet.
Its hull, also developed and patented by Van Oossanen - Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) - should, according to its designer, reduce wake drag, increase cruising range and reduce fuel consumption. Finally, Seakeeper technology significantly eliminates boat roll.
The Inveni's specifications were drawn up by a former sailor, experienced in competitive sailing, who was looking for a silent, fuel-efficient motor boat with a high level of comfort. After the first tests, the owner was satisfied with the boat's passage at sea and the manufacturer announced that the fuel savings achieved were 20%.
With 2x Cummins 550 HP, Inveni reaches a maximum speed of 23 knots and a cruising speed of 18 knots. It can accommodate up to 6 passengers and offers 4 beds.
The Dutch manufacturer offers several models from 15 to 26 m, the two largest of which will be equipped with flybridges.
