Inspired by the prao
Asean Lady is a 289-foot superyacht, and the only one based on the design of the prao, a multihull derived from Polynesian outrigger canoes. Its design is the work of Australian designer Ian Mitchell and, according to its creator, it offers many advantages over a traditional design: reduced noise, space, and stability when sailing and at anchor.
Launched in 2004 and originally named Proa, the boat cost $60 million and is owned by Malaysian businessman Vincent Tan. Made of steel (displacement hull and superstructure) and built by Raffle Yachts in China, she is now for sale again for half her purchase price, 30 million dollars.
A gain in living space
Its unusual design provides a large 21.2 m beam and therefore a large interior living space for 22 guests and 18 crew members. There are 8 spacious cabins including a 160 m2 owner's cabin with private balcony and office. Other features of the layout are a spiral staircase and a room entirely dedicated to the bar. The decoration is rather classical. There is also a helipad on the deck.
10euros000 miles of autonomy
Asean Lady is equipped with a single Caterpillar engine of 2000 hp with a propulsion by pods with counter-rotating propeller for a maximum speed of 15 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots, giving it a range of 10,000 miles! It also has a 600 hp retractable thruster that gives it a speed of 7 knots. It is thus possible to carry out lateral maneuvers. Its important draft of 3,5 m euros prohibits however the access to several ports.
Foolproof stability
As a matter of fact, the Asean Lady proved its stability by resisting the 2004 tsunami, while anchored off Phuket.
