Lonian

• LOA: 87 m
• Gross tonnage: 2,700 GT
• Beam: 13.8 m
• Delivered: 2018
• Builder: Feadship (Aalsmeer, De Voogt Naval Architects)
• Exterior design: Sinot Yacht Architecture and Design
• Interior design: Richard Hallberg with Sinot
• Propulsion: two MTU diesel engines, top speed about 16 knots

An 87 metre built to explore

Delivered in 2018 at 87 metres from the Feadship yard in Aalsmeer, Lonian arrived as a large and capable ocean cruiser. At 2,700 GT she offers flagship volume with the full-custom finish that defines the yard. Her beam of 13.8 metres gives her the wide decks of a true flagship. She was drawn for an owner who wanted genuine reach and self-sufficiency at sea. She sits among the strong run of Sinot-styled Feadships of the late 2010s.

Her significance lies in how she pairs elegance with capability. Lonian carries the equipment for real independence, from a substantial helideck to a heavy deck crane for launching large tenders and toys. She shows how a refined flagship can be set up for cruising well off the usual routes. For owners with a taste for distance she set a strong example. Her capability is built in without disturbing her clean, elegant look.

Sinot lines with a working deck

The exterior is the work of Sinot Yacht Architecture and Design, giving Lonian a clean and confident profile that carries her volume with ease. The lines are long and measured, with generous glazing that opens the interior to the sea. A large helideck is sized to take an AW169 helicopter, a serious machine for a private yacht. De Voogt Naval Architects developed the hull form. The helideck and its supporting systems were engineered for genuine, regular use.

The exterior is built for capability as much as leisure. A deck crane able to lift 3.5 tonnes lets her launch large tenders and water toys in remote anchorages. Broad decks give owner and guests room to spread out across several levels. A beach club at the stern brings guests down close to the water. Substantial tender garages and toy stowage support long spells in remote grounds.

An 87 metre Feadship with a Sinot profile, an AW169 helideck and a 3.5 tonne crane for far cruising.

Richard Hallberg warmth inside

The interior is credited to Richard Hallberg Interior Design working with Sinot, in a warm and collected style built on natural materials and soft tones. Lonian accommodates 14 guests across seven staterooms, supported by a crew of around 27. The owner's quarters are given a generous private area away from the guest flow. The interior feels relaxed and residential, a calm counterpoint to the yacht's capability. Soft neutral tones, natural timber and stone set the mood throughout.

The volume of an 87 metre hull allows whole rooms to serve a single purpose. There is space for grand and informal dining, wellness areas and quiet lounges set apart from the busier decks. Light fills the guest areas through large windows. Feadship joinery gives the interior the depth expected at this level. The result feels closer to a private residence than a boat.

MTU power and real reach

Lonian is powered by two MTU diesel engines that give her a top speed of around 16 knots and a comfortable cruise near 14 knots. The displacement hull is set up for long ocean passages and time in remote grounds. Her tankage supports extended autonomy far from port. The naval architecture keeps motion settled when the sea builds. Her steel hull and aluminium superstructure add up to a gross tonnage of 2,700 GT.

Cruising off the usual routes calls for careful engineering, and Lonian was built with that in mind. Redundancy across the critical systems lowers the risk of long passages away from support. The volume of the hull allows generous technical and storage spaces. Zero-speed stabilisation holds her level at rest for comfort at anchor. The machinery is arranged for reliable voyages over long distances.

A capable flagship for far horizons

Lonian answers the brief of an owner who wants a refined flagship that can genuinely explore. The helideck and heavy crane make remote cruising realistic while keeping the comforts intact. Yachts that combine capability with high-end finish hold steady appeal on the market. She is a serious cruiser dressed as a classic Feadship. Her blend of refinement and reach keeps her interest strong.

For an owner she offers generous private quarters, warm social spaces and the equipment to reach places most yachts avoid. The size suits family groups and long itineraries well off the beaten track. Running an 87 metre yacht is a long-term undertaking that rewards an owner who plans to travel widely. Lonian stands among the most capable of the yard's late-decade flagships. Her working deck sets her apart from most yachts of her polish.

Who it is for: The owner who wants a refined flagship equipped to explore, from a large helideck to a heavy crane for remote anchorages.