Motor yacht OTTER

Project  AY15

Collaborated on design

Project AY-15 (motor yacht OTTER) is the result of a collaborative effort by an international team of shipbuilders, including specialists from Sea Tech, commissioned by Mr. Alexander  Obidin.

The yacht’s exterior is a joint creation between the Sea Tech Naval Design Studio and Scott Blee, the lead designer of the Australian firm SABDES Yacht Design.

For Project AY-15, a specialized hull geometry was utilized — the Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF). Unlike conventional round-bilge hulls, this "high-speed displacement" design requires significantly less energy to maintain high speeds. Due to reduced wave resistance, the vessel maintains superior performance across the entire speed range. Consequently, this results in an extended cruising range, lower fuel consumption, and reduced emissions. Further advantages of the FDHF include enhanced maneuverability, superior comfort, and improved seakeeping with a significant reduction in roll amplitude.