Spectrum 98

From a wind-up to a first draft...

The genesis of this near-100-meter (330-foot) multiyacht is an unusual one: it began last year after keen discussions with a potential client - who turned out not to be who he claimed to be. . But Albert Sedlmayer chose to continue with the project, and now hopes to win over a “real” client.

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Published 12/06/2020

By Emmanuel van Deth

Issue: 172

Published: july / aug. 2020

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He has therefore opted for a catamaran platform with blade-protected bulbous bows and a DynaRig rig with two masts - a modern evolution of the old square-sails. There are five decks, no less: “a catamaran of this size offers incredible possibilities such as having a helipad, taking on board a seaplane (with its wings still connected) thanks to a crane, fitting out a large sports hall, and even a hospital room,” Albert

explained. Security has also been optimized: Spectrum 98 can close off or conceal exterior platforms, side decks and stairwells to minimise opportunities for getting aboard, up to 8 meters (26 feet) above the waterline.

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