LÜRSSEN'S 82M PROJECT CALI SPOTTED EN ROUTE TO SEA TRIALS

Lürssen's 82-metre Project Cali has been spotted snaking down the Kiel Canal in northern Germany in preparation for sea trials. The yacht was launched from Lürssen's Rendsburg facility in October 2023 and delivery is scheduled for early 2024.

Designed in-house by Jim Robert Sluijter, Project Cali is characterised by a reverse bow and expansive deck spaces that place a "great emphasis on outdoor conviviality".

Speaking to BOAT International at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Sluijter said the project had been designed for a family-orientated and active client. While full details are yet to be disclosed, her interiors will be RWD-designed.

Project Cali's sundeck spans an impressive 30 metres, while her beach club benefits from fold-down platforms that create sea terraces port and starboard. Other highlights include an al fresco dining area with a barbecue, pizza oven and outdoor cinema. Key numbers include a draught of 3.5 metres and beam of 12.5 metres.

According to BOATPro, Lürssen has nine yachts currently under construction. This includes the 122-metre Project Jag, which is expected to see delivery any day now.

Written by Dea Jusufi