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Ray Yacht Design Is Honored with the Silver A' Design Award for R65 Hybrid Trawler Yacht in Yacht and Marine Vessels Design
Ray Yacht Design honored for yacht and marine vessels design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that R65 Hybrid Trawler Yacht by Ray Yacht Design has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Yacht and Marine Vessels Design category. The result belongs to the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Silver A' Design Award Means
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Regarding R65 Hybrid Trawler Yacht
The R65 Hybrid Trawler, designed with strength, efficiency, and sustainability at its core, this vessel offers a superior maritime experience. Its intelligently optimized layout ensures maximum space utilization. Expansive panoramic windows invite natural light, enhancing the interior's sense of openness and connection to the sea. The flybridge, outfitted with additional seating, provides a luxurious retreat, while the spacious aft deck offers the perfect setting for social gatherings. Every detail of the R65 is crafted to deliver comfort, functionality, and sustainability.
About Ray Yacht Design
Ray Yacht Design is a company that stands out with its innovative and original yacht designs, with its business partner designers with more than 20 years of experience. Their design approach is based on creating yachts with both modern and timeless lines by offering aesthetics and functionality together. They analyze their customers' expectations and needs in detail and offer designs planned down to the smallest detail using 3D modeling techniques. They focus on producing smart and impressive solutions for both new build yachts and renovation projects.
Award Record
Ray Yacht Design is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
About the A' Yacht and Marine Vessels Design Award
The A' Yacht Design Award is an international yacht design competition recognizing good yacht designs by leading yacht designers and manufacturers worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to yacht designers, naval engineers, marine vessel producers and yacht manufacturers from all countries. Entries typically include sailboats, motor yachts, catamarans, trimarans, superyachts and explorer yachts. Awarded yacht designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/yacht
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/169541
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/169541
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!169541
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/365720
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- R65 Hybrid Trawler Yacht
- Function
- Hybrid Trawler Yacht
- Category
- Yacht and Marine Vessels Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Automotive and Luxury
- Colors
- Lavender, Dark Slate Gray, Dim Gray, Slate Gray and Black
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Ray Yacht Design
- Country
- Turkiye
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #169541
Credits
- Team
- Kemal Cevahir Terzioğlu
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- R65 is meticulously designed, combining advanced hybrid marine technology with high-quality materials to ensure strength, efficiency, and sustainability. Its smart layout is carefully planned to maximize space utilization, allowing seamless movement between indoor and outdoor areas. Key features include large panoramic windows that flood the interior with natural light, a flybridge with additional seating for relaxation, and a spacious aft deck, perfect for socializing or dining outdoors.
- Inspiration
- The design is inspired by nature’s balance and the harmony of modern hybrid technology. The strong aluminum hull ensures durability and efficiency, making the yacht both powerful and reliable for long voyages. The smooth lines of the exterior reflect the motion of ocean waves, while the carefully selected colors of blue and white, enhance its connection to the sea, evoking a sense of calmness and adventure. Inside, the yacht’s spacious and thoughtfully designed cabins prioritize comfort and functionality, ensuring a luxurious experience during extended journeys.
- Research
- This research explores the design, material selection, and technology used in the production of modern hybrid trawler yachts, with a focus on performance, comfort, and sustainability. It examines the benefits of aluminum hull construction, the efficiency of hybrid propulsion systems, and the role of advanced navigation technology in improving the yachting experience. By analyzing structural integrity and material durability, this study aims to contribute to the development of stronger, more efficient, and eco-friendly yachts.
- Challenge
- One of the main challenges in this research is ensuring the yacht's strength while maintaining a lightweight structure and durability, given the use of aluminum in the hull. Another key challenge is integrating smart technology and hybrid automation systems to enhance control, navigation, and energy efficiency. Lastly, selecting high-quality materials that can withstand harsh marine conditions while ensuring long-term durability and sustainability remains a crucial aspect of yacht construction.
- Realization and Technology
- R65 is built with aluminum, ensuring durability, stability, and efficiency in all sea conditions. Its hydrodynamic hull design allows for smooth and reliable performance, optimizing both fuel efficiency and hybrid power usage. High-quality aluminum is used for structural reinforcements and fittings, making the yacht robust and long-lasting, even in harsh marine environments. The hybrid propulsion system, combining efficient diesel engines and a powerful electric motor, provides flexibility and reduced fuel consumption for long journeys. Additionally, advanced navigation and control systems ensure easy operation and a comfortable experience on board.
- Operation and Interaction
- The R65 yacht features an innovative hybrid propulsion system designed for optimal efficiency and sustainability. This system offers multiple navigation modes to adapt to different cruising needs - Diesel Mode: Ensures long-range cruising with optimized fuel consumption, providing reliable performance for extended journeys. - Electric Mode: Enables silent and vibration-free operation with reduced emissions, ideal for environmentally conscious navigation. - Booster Mode: A combination of diesel and electric power that enhances overall efficiency, delivering increased performance when needed.
- Project Duration and Location
- The R65 Hybrid Trawler yacht was started and completed in 2023 in Tuzla for a French client.
- Specifications
- Loa: 21.50 m Beam: 6.0 m T: 0.90 m Displacement: 65 t Engine: 2 x 450 hp Fuel Capacity: 4000 l Water Capacity: 2000 l Black Water Capacity: 800 l Gray Water Capacity: 1500 l Speed Max.: 12.5 kn Speed Cruise: 8 kn Capacity: 10 Person Certification: CE
- Keywords
- Motoryacht, Trawler, Yacht Design, R65, Hybrid, Eco-friendly
