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The Hampton Hybrid hull was extensively tank-tested
From the very beginning, Hampton
Yachts wanted the Endurance series
to represent a new standard for safety,
comfort and efficiency in a long-range
cruising
yacht.
The Hampton Hybrid Hull was the start
of the solution, its roots going all the
way back to Apollonio’s early work on
split-chine hulls in 1977.
The Endurance. A model of
performance and design.
For the Endurance Series, Apollonio
has incorporated the hybrid hull with
his most recent developments, where
the lower chine actually disappears into
the forward third of the hull. A process
that is often referred to as a combination
of art and science.
After extensive analysis with computer
modelling and scale model tank testing,
Apollonio’s design exceeded all
expectations.
The result embodies a fully-integrated
set of vital features that function together
synergistically, ensuring a solid,
confidence-inspiring feel and superior
efficiency at extended range cruising.
Endurance. Built to master the seas.
Key design highlights
• Significantly low vertical acceleration
of 0.34 to 0.47g’s at 8 to 20 knots
in sea state 4, at 60 ft boat length.
The deck stayed dry in all cases.
• Abundant initial stability,
illustrated by high GMt values of
approx. 3.7 to 4.4 ft fully loaded.
• The hull overcomes the limitation of
“hull speed” at speed/length ratio,
SLR, 1.34. Its speed of 12-18 knots
represents SLR = 1.57-2.35.
• Range for 650LRC at 6.6 knots is
~3,600 nm with 10% fuel reserve.
• Range for 650LRC at 8 knots is
~ 2,000 nm with 10% fuel reserve.
