81m Turquoise Project Rafale Advances With Hybrid-Ready Design
By Stephen Yardley · Edited by Stephen Yardley
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Turquoise Yachts’ 81-metre Project Rafale is under construction with H2 Yacht Design, three pools and a hybrid-focused technical package.
Turquoise Yachts is building the 81-metre Project Rafale as one of the largest yachts in its current programme. H2 Yacht Design is responsible for the exterior and interior direction, with the yacht intended to combine sculptural styling with flexible long-range living.
The five-deck profile uses broad glazing and a flowing sheer line intended to visually reduce the height of the yacht. Turquoise describes the design as balancing power and refinement rather than relying on aggressive styling alone.
Rafale includes a beach club opening on three sides and three separate pools positioned across the main, owner and sun decks. The arrangement creates several distinct outdoor zones rather than concentrating all waterside activity at the stern.
The owner’s suite includes a private office, separate dressing areas and direct access to a forward terrace and pool. Six additional guest cabins are distributed through the main accommodation plan.
The yacht is being developed with hybrid technology as part of Turquoise’s broader move toward lower-noise and more flexible power systems. That allows designers to consider how electrical energy can support both propulsion and hotel loads.
Rafale sits within a growing group of large Turkish-built projects pushing beyond traditional size and complexity limits. The yacht is a key reference for Turquoise as the yard expands its current order book above 80 metres.
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