Silver Yacht and Marine Vessels Design · 2025
R65 Hybrid Trawler Yacht
- A' Design Award 2025 Silver Winner in Yacht and Marine Vessels Design
- Awarded April 15, 2025
- CLIENT: Ray Yacht Design
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 37,005
- Verification code D478BAB79B · Verify this award
About 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.
Ray Yacht Design's R65 Hybrid Trawler Yacht emerges from a rich tradition of displacement cruiser development while advancing the typology through considered integration of contemporary aesthetic sensibilities and forward-thinking propulsion philosophy. The vessel appears to engage thoughtfully with the evolution of trawler yacht design, honoring the genre's heritage of long-range capability and seakeeping excellence while introducing a visual vocabulary aligned with current expectations for sophistication in recreational marine craft. The superstructure treatment demonstrates notable compositional intelligence, with its cascading deck volumes creating a dynamic profile that maintains visual interest while preserving the functional requirements of extensive interior accommodation and protected outdoor living spaces characteristic of the explorer yacht category. Technical accomplishment manifests particularly in the harmonious integration of complex programmatic elements including the generous flybridge with its protective hardtop, the expansive main deck with substantial glazing for interior luminosity, and the cleverly resolved stern arrangement accommodating both social function and tender deployment. The chromatic strategy merits recognition for its restraint and sophistication, the blue-gray hull serving as an elegant canvas that distinguishes the vessel from conventional white yacht treatments while maintaining timeless appeal through its connection to natural marine and atmospheric tones. Thematic resonances include the broader cultural conversation around sustainable voyaging, as the hybrid designation suggests engagement with evolving environmental consciousness within the yachting community without sacrificing performance or amenity. The work invites viewers to contemplate how contemporary yacht design might reconcile the seemingly opposing desires for adventurous capability and domestic comfort, for technological advancement and aesthetic refinement, and how vessels serving as mobile dwellings upon the water might embody human aspirations for freedom, discovery, and harmonious existence within natural environments.
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- 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. With its generously sized interiors and eco-friendly hybrid propulsion system, the Hybrid Trawler R65 is designed to deliver unmatched comfort and efficiency at sea, making long voyages both luxurious and sustainable.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 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 - Tags
- Motoryacht, Trawler, Yacht Design, R65, Hybrid, Eco-friendly
- Production 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.
- Design 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.
- Project Duration
- The R65 Hybrid Trawler yacht was started and completed in 2023 in Tuzla for a French client.
- Operation Flow
- 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.
Thanks to its hybrid design, the R65 achieves 20-40% fuel savings, significantly reducing operational costs while extending cruising range. Additionally, the system lowers carbon emissions, contributing to a more sustainable and eco-friendly yachting experience. - 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.
- 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.
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The R65 Hybrid Trawler was inspired by the balance of nature and the integration of modern hybrid technology. Its strong aluminum hull offers durability and efficiency, while the fluid lines of the exterior reflect the rhythm of ocean waves. The color palette, featuring deep blues and whites, was selected to enhance the connection with the sea. The interior was designed to deliver a luxurious and spacious experience for long journeys.
Our main focus was to create a vessel that combines strength, efficiency, and sustainability. The intelligently optimized layout ensures maximum space utilization, while panoramic windows bring in natural light and connect the interiors with the sea. The flybridge and aft deck offer social areas designed for comfort and functionality. Every detail was designed with livability, functionality, and elegance in mind.
We plan to bring the R65 Hybrid Trawler into production and position it as a reference model for sustainable maritime solutions. We also intend to use the same platform to develop new models with different sizes and configurations.
The design and development process for the R65 began in 2023 in Tuzla, Istanbul. The project included phases of concept creation, 3D modeling, performance optimization, and visual presentation, spanning several months.
This was a commissioned project for a French client. It was specifically developed to meet their requirements for long-range cruising, liveability, and hybrid propulsion systems.
We are currently in discussions with shipyards for the production of this model. Our aim is to realize the project under our direct design supervision in collaboration with reliable builders.
We observed a growing demand for long-range, liveable, and eco-conscious trawlers. The R65 Hybrid Trawler was developed to meet this demand and to offer an environmentally responsible solution in the trawler segment.
While we are always inspired by successful designs and professionals in the marine industry, the R65 Hybrid Trawler was primarily shaped by user feedback, industry insights, and our client’s unique needs.
The R65 Hybrid Trawler is designed for sea lovers who seek long-distance cruising, comfort, sustainability, and a high level of customization.
The hybrid propulsion system allows for 20–40% fuel savings, while the aluminum hull provides excellent durability and weight efficiency.
"R65" reflects the identity of Ray Yacht Design’s trawler series. "R" represents the series name, while "65" refers to the vessel’s length in feet.
The R65 combines sustainability with liveability. Its hybrid propulsion, efficient aluminum hull, and luxurious interiors with panoramic views make it stand out from traditional trawlers.
Technology is at the core of this design. The hybrid propulsion system, advanced control systems, and onboard smart features make the R65 not only modern but also efficient and sustainable.
Yes, we conducted extensive research on hybrid propulsion technologies, aluminum hull dynamics, fuel efficiency, and long-range cruising behavior. All design decisions were backed by performance and user studies.
One major challenge was optimizing the aluminum hull for both weight and durability. Integrating the hybrid propulsion system and ensuring high-quality materials for marine conditions were also significant technical challenges.
We believed that the R65 successfully represented the fusion of sustainability, innovation, and aesthetics. A’ Design Award was a great platform to present it on a global stage.
We deepened our knowledge of hybrid propulsion systems, aluminum structural design, and interior-exterior spatial harmony. It also enhanced our ability to deliver client-specific, eco-friendly solutions.
The R65 Hybrid Trawler is not just a yacht—it's a statement about the future of responsible, luxurious cruising. It blends innovation with tradition and offers a new perspective on long-range marine travel.