Every yacht built by the world’s most prominent companies working in this field has its own distinct feature, something few other such vessels, possibly none of them, offer. In the case of the Ultima 88 Wasabi built by Polish yacht maker Sunreef, that would be the sushi chef’s counter.
Named after the sharp plant from the mustard family generally used by the Japanese in tandem with sushi and sashimi, the vessel was presented to the world for the first time during this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival, which took place last week.
As the latest addition to the Ultima range, which already comprises the 44, 55, 66, 77, 88, and the special edition 55 Brabus, the Wasabi is not inherently different from its siblings. Built on the same multihull catamaran platform as the others, it is built in fiberglass and stands a little over 93 feet (28.39 meters) long, and comes with a beam of 30.5 feet (9.31 meters).
The boat draws power from a pair of Volvo D13 engines capable of developing 1,000 horsepower each, which translates into a top speed of 20 knots (23 mph or 37 meters) when in the lightest configuration. A series of solar panels and other advanced energy solutions are on deck to supply power for whatever the boat occupants’ needs have to be satisfied.
Depending on interior layout, the Ultima 88 Wasabi can house up to ten people at a time in a generous interior space that includes a full-beam master suite.
The Wasabi was built so that, while at anchor, its bulwarks and vast aft platform connect to each other to create a wraparound lounge. It is within the main living area, however, where guests can discover the blessings of the dedicated sushi chef’s counter, shaped not unlike the omakase tables some Japanese restaurants feature.
All the owner of the yacht has to do is hire a sushi chef and then sit back and enjoy the dish being prepared in front of them, right before digging in and enjoying the results of the chef’s labor.
Sunreef did not specifically say whether this interpretation of the Ultima 88 has been made specifically for a customer, or whether it’s their way of showing what features such vessels can be gifted with, if imagination is let loose.
We are also not told anything about the pricing for the Wasabi, but, this being a yacht and all, no one really expects it to be cheap. As a reminder, a standard Ultima 88 build goes for prices that start at around 8.5 million. More high-end versions like the Brabus interpretation, on the other hand, sell starting at over nine million dollars.
You can enjoy what the Ultima 88 range, including the Wasabi, has to offer in the gallery attached to this text.
AloJapan.com