The Otrada river-going catamaran yacht (houseboat) (project ST24HB) was designed by Sea Tech Ltd. to the order of Finsudprom company (Miscow). The parent yacht was launched in August 2008 at Yaroslavl Shipyard.     

Otrada is a novel class of reiverine yachts intended both for permanent dwelling and for corporate parties, business meetings, touring or riverside family vacations. Actually, this is a small motor vessel (up to 12 persons) comfortable for river and lake cruises. Because of shallow draught, the vessel can pass picturesque tributaries unpassable for most other motor ships.  

Prior to project development, extensive studies had been carried out on foreign experience in constructing various-type houseboats, peculiarities of Russian markets, future touristic routes and navigability of major and minor Russian rivers. Besides, thorough styling design work was done to obtain unique eye-catching appearance and best planning solutions to be distinct from other Russian and foreign craft. To resemble an ancient side-wheeler, "retro-styling" was chosen: the lounge round-headed windows are shaped like paddle wheels.        

In 2011, the second (modified) vessel of Otrada family – Bylina river motor yacht (project ST24M2, Sea Tech's design of 2009) was launched at Yaroslavl Shipyard.

Launched in 2012 was Zabava catamaran – the second ST24M2 project vessel.

More info about Otrada and other yachts -  www.yachtmoscow.ru