Humphreys projects a top speed of 40 knots for the FTX110, with cruising speeds between 20 and 30 knots. Courtesy Humphreys Yacht DesignBritish studio Humphreys Yacht Design has revealed the first details of its new FTX110 explorer yacht concept, a 111-foot flagship for the builder's Fast-Transit Explorer Series. The series is expected to span models from roughly 49 to 108 feet, with the FTX110 positioned as the largest concept to date.The aluminum-and-composite explorer is designed around a compact 180 GT platform, with Humphreys targeting fuel-efficient offshore cruising at relatively high speeds. Naval architects at the studio say the project draws on the company's long-running experience with offshore performance hulls and passagemaking yacht design.Power is expected to come from triple Volvo Penta IPS 2700 engines paired with an IMO Tier III-compliant SCR emissions system. Humphreys projects a top speed of 40 knots, with cruising speeds between 20 and 30 knots. At 20 knots, the yacht is expected to deliver a range of approximately 1,000 nautical miles, while range extends beyond 2,000 nautical miles at 12 knots.The explorer concept is the flagship for the builder's Fast-Transit Explorer Series. Courtesy Humphreys Yacht DesignAccording to Tom Humphreys, co-director of the studio, the FTX110 evolved from a client commission tied to the company's high-performance superyacht platform. While that larger carbon-fiber concept targeted speeds approaching 58 knots, the FTX110 shifts the focus toward greater long-range efficiency in the 20-to-30-knot cruising band.AdvertisementAdvertisementFounded in 1974, Humphreys Yacht Design has developed a reputation for offshore sailing yachts and performance-oriented naval architecture, with projects spanning custom superyachts and production designs for brands including Oyster and Arksen.The post Humphreys Reveals 111-Foot FTX110 Explorer Concept appeared first on Yachting.
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