Upright and underway: Project 412 reaches hull turning milestone
by Royal Huisman 19 Mar 15:44 UTC
Following Royal Huisman's announcement for its new XXL commission in May last year, the shipyard team has turned the main part of the Trident series hull number 2 at its Vollenhove facility.
A hallmark moment in any superyacht build, the hull turning reveals the true scale of Project 412 and marks the transition from primary structure to the next phases of outfitting and systems integration. She will be a super-sized 81m / 266ft sailing yacht. The aluminum hull construction features a distinctive chine from bow to stern. Created for a true sailing experience and world cruising, the contemporary flybridge schooner will be equipped with a state-of-the-art carbon rig supplied by Rondal, combining performance with sail-handling comfort and innovation.
Project 412 is part of Royal Huisman's successful Trident 810 series. It builds on a proven architectural platform, benefiting from the confidence that comes with an already engineered foundation. Having the original delivered in 2020 and the second one under construction, owners benefit both from a reliable, short project lead time: the opportunity to personalize and realize a fully bespoke superyacht, delivered in just three years.
Peter Naeyé, CEO of Royal Huisman, comments: "Project 412 reflects the deep trust we value so highly from our clients, especially when an owner returns to build upon the proven architecture of Royal Huisman's flybridge schooner. I am proud of our great team, who made this turning point possible within just ten months. We are looking forward to today's important milestone as we bring her one major step closer to the water."
Royal Huisman has successfully turned the hull of Project 412 at its Vollenhove shipyard. The operation brings a defining build milestone to completion and offers a clear sense of the yacht's remarkable volume and proportions, now fully visible in her upright position. With the hull turning complete, the team will proceed with the next stages of build, developing onboard systems and outfitting. The bow section, which is currently nearing completion in Hall 3, will be attached to the main part in a few days.
Peter Naeyé, CEO of Royal Huisman, adds: "The hull turning is always a proud moment, because you see the result of thousands of hours of craftsmanship in its full presence. With Project 412, we are again pushing the boundaries of true sailing at superyacht scale, and we are excited to see this fine second edition of the Trident series progress to the integration and finishing phases that define the Royal Huisman experience."
Main specifications:
- Shipyard number: Project 412
- Type: Contemporary flybridge schooner - Trident 810 series
- Naval architect: Dykstra Naval Architects
- Design: Dykstra Naval Architects + Mark Whiteley Design
- Interior: Mark Whiteley Design
- Length overall: 81m / 266ft
- Construction: Aluminum
- Rig + handling: Rondal carbon rig + Integrated Sailing System
- Air draft: 62m / 203ft (Panamax)
- Year of delivery: 2028