Jozeph Forakis / Lateral Naval Architects
Pegasus is a 288-foot superyacht designed by Jozeph Forakis and Lateral Naval Architects in Italy.
This yacht is the world’s first 3D-printed yacht, as well as the world’s first “invisible yacht.”
The idea, according to Forakis, was to make the 3D-printed yacht “virtually invisible” both visually and symbolically.
This one-of-a-kind look is created by employing mirrored glass for the boat’s superstructure.
In other words, because it is built of mirrors that reflect the surroundings, it is an invisible yacht.
Jozeph Forakis / Lateral Naval Architects
Jozeph Forakis / Lateral Naval Architects
The mirrored glass panels serve a dual purpose, too.
They not only look great, but they also have translucent solar panels that power the electrolysers that convert seawater into hydrogen, which fuels the yacht.
The interior is as attractive and ‘green’ as the outside.
A multi-leveled ‘Tree of Life’ may be found in the center of the yacht.
Jozeph Forakis / Lateral Naval Architects
Jozeph Forakis / Lateral Naval Architects
The tree trunk starts on the lower deck, surrounded by a swimming pool and a zen garden, and it goes all the way up to the top deck.
A spiral staircase wraps around the tree trunk and it too, like the tree itself, covers all four levels.
Jozeph Forakis / Lateral Naval Architects
Jozeph Forakis / Lateral Naval Architects
Don’t be fooled by the opulent and’sustainable’ design into believing this isn’t a true luxury yacht.
Outdoor eating areas, a sky deck with a convertible-style hard top, a wet bar, an open beach club with a Jacuzzi, and fold-down balconies for suites are all available.
Speaking of which, the owner’s suite sits on the top deck and has its own private terrace.
Jozeph Forakis / Lateral Naval Architects
Jozeph Forakis / Lateral Naval Architects
Jozeph Forakis / Lateral Naval Architects
Jozeph Forakis / Lateral Naval Architects
Pegasus’ hybrid solar-hydrogen propulsion technology allows it to reach speeds of up to 18 knots (33 km/h), with a cruising speed of 12 knots – 22 km/h.
The price has not been disclosed, but given the avant-garde and revolutionary propulsion mechanism, we expect Pegasus to cost at least eight figures.