OBSIDIAN

Build/code name(s):

Project 710

OBSIDIAN

Build/code name(s):

Project 710

PRIVATE USE ONLY

PRIVATE USE ONLY

Length

84.2

m

/

276.3

ft

Beam

13.65

m

/

44.8

ft

Volume

2,554

GT

Guests sleeping

14

Cabins

7

Crew members

27

Main Specs

Length

84.2

m

/

276.3

ft

Beam

13.65

m

/

44.8

ft

Volume

2,554

GT

Guests sleeping

14

Cabins

7

Crew members

27

Estimated value

$180,000,000

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This is what the future of yachting looks like.

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This is what the future of yachting looks like.

Build

Shipyard

Feadship

Year

2023

Hull Type

Mono-Hull

Full displacement

Hull Material

Steel

Superstructure Material

Carbon fiber

Aluminum

Categories

Build Type

1-of-1 Custom build

Vessel Type

Yacht

Mega yacht

Categories

Build Type

1-of-1 Custom build

Vessel Type

Yacht

Mega yacht

Design

Exterior

RWD

Main Color

Grey

Silver

Interior

RWD

Amenities

Elevator

Tender garage

Nemo Lounge

Observation Lounge

Spa

Sauna/Steam room/Hammam

Massage room

Build

Shipyard

Feadship

Year

2023

Hull Type

Mono-Hull

Full displacement

Hull Material

Steel

Superstructure Material

Carbon fiber

Aluminum

Design

Exterior

RWD

Main Color

Grey

Silver

Interior

RWD

Categories

Build Type

1-of-1 Custom build

Vessel Type

Yacht

Mega yacht

Amenities

Elevator

Tender garage

Nemo Lounge

Observation Lounge

Spa

Sauna/Steam room/Hammam

Massage room

Exterior Design

Exterior Design

Exterior Design

Interior Design

Not publicly available.

Interior Design

Not publicly available.

Interior Design

Not publicly available.

Performance

Cruising Speed

12

kn

Max Speed

17

kn

Range

5,500

nm

/

240K

L

(fuel tanks)

Propulsion

Type

Motor yacht

Hybrid

Diesel-electric

Battery storage system

Bio-fuel

Horse Power

5,364

HP

Engines info

Performance

Cruising Speed

12

kn

Max Speed

17

kn

Range

5,500

nm

/

240K

L

(fuel tanks)

Propulsion

Type

Motor yacht

Hybrid

Diesel-electric

Battery storage system

Bio-fuel

Horse Power

5,364

HP

Engines info

Karel Komarek

Nationality

Czech

Estimated Net Worth

$10B

See ownership history

Karel Komarek

Nationality

Czech

Estimated Net Worth

$10B

See ownership history

Fun Facts

🎰 A LITTLE RUN DOWN OF THE OWNER’S LIFE:

The owner of “OBSIDIAN” is Karel Komárek, a Czech billionaire entrepreneur with a net worth of approximately $9 billion as of 2024. Born in 1969, Komárek started from remarkably humble beginnings in 1992, borrowing 300,000 CZK (roughly $12’000) from his father to establish an industrial valves wholesale company called M.O.S. Hodonín. In 1995, he founded KKCG, an international investment company that has grown into a powerhouse with operations in 37 countries and over 16’000 employees.

His fortune accelerated dramatically in 2011 when KKCG rescued Sazka, the Czech lottery operator, from near bankruptcy, eventually forming what is now ‘Allwyn’, one of the world's largest lottery entertainment companies with operations in the UK, US, Greece, Austria, Italy and the Czech Republic.

🥵 INGENIOUS WASTE HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM:

A key innovation aboard “OBSIDIAN” is her comprehensive heat capture and recovery system, which reuses ‘waste’ heat generated by the generators and air conditioning chillers.

This thermal energy, essentially carbon-free since it's incidental heat from other functions, is redirected to supply the AC system, heat pool water, provide domestic hot water and preheat engines.

The yacht also features an innovative heat pump system that can draw additional heat from seawater when at anchor and sea temperatures are normal.

According to Project Manager Mark Jansen, ‘there are so many points of energy savings integrated on this yacht that it is hard to count’. This heat pump system is reportedly five times more efficient than making heat with a regular electrical heating coil.

🔋 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM:

“OBSIDIAN” represents a quantum leap in sustainable yachting technology, designed to be significantly more energy-efficient than Feadship's pioneering hybrid yacht “SAVANNAH”, which launched in 2015.

The yacht features Feadship's Advanced Electrical Drive (FAED) program with a massive 4.5 MWh battery bank — 4.5 times more electrical storage capacity than “SAVANNAH”. Operating on a revolutionary 1,000-volt DC system (compared to SAVANNAH's 560 volts), “OBSIDIAN” is fully electric-powered with no drive shafts or rudders, eliminating drag.

Propulsion and steering are achieved through optimized Veth contra-rotating thrusters developed through computational fluid dynamics analysis for maximum efficiency and minimal vibration.

The yacht can cruise for 35 nautical miles at 10 knots solely on battery power, and provides 10-15 hours of silent operation at anchor.

📐 NO 90-DEGREE ANGLES:

“OBSIDIAN” 's interior design breaks every conventional yacht design rule. Created by British firm RWD in collaboration with MONK Design, the yacht's design language centers on the theme of surprise and asymmetry.

Except for the staterooms, none of the interior rooms feature any 90-degree angles. Corridors and rooms are oriented away from the traditional fore-and-aft or athwart ships axis, creating unexpected elegance and intriguing visual perspectives.

Even the swimming pool sits diagonally behind smoked glass on the asymmetric stern, adding to the yacht's distinctive character.

⛽ RUNS ON BIO-DESEL:

In a true first for the superyacht industry, “OBSIDIAN” uses second-generation biodiesel (HVO - Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) in her four custom generators based on modified CAT C32 engines with permanent magnet alternators.

During her sea trials in June 2023, the generators ran exclusively on HVO, achieving a stunning 90% reduction in carbon emissions compared to yachts operating on fossil fuels.

This second-generation biofuel is made using by-products rather than crops that compete with food production, making it genuinely sustainable.

🏗️ CARBON FIBER DECK OVERHANGS:

The louvered aft deck overhangs might initially appear to be a styling choice, but they represent serious engineering innovation. These overhangs are constructed entirely from carbon fiber attached to the aluminum superstructure and require no support pillars.

This design achieves three critical objectives: significant weight reduction, the ability to offer new deck layout possibilities and completely unimpeded views from the decks. The weight-saving measures throughout the yacht contribute substantially to her improved efficiency and performance.

🎰 A LITTLE RUN DOWN OF THE OWNER’S LIFE:

The owner of “OBSIDIAN” is Karel Komárek, a Czech billionaire entrepreneur with a net worth of approximately $9 billion as of 2024. Born in 1969, Komárek started from remarkably humble beginnings in 1992, borrowing 300,000 CZK (roughly $12’000) from his father to establish an industrial valves wholesale company called M.O.S. Hodonín. In 1995, he founded KKCG, an international investment company that has grown into a powerhouse with operations in 37 countries and over 16’000 employees.

His fortune accelerated dramatically in 2011 when KKCG rescued Sazka, the Czech lottery operator, from near bankruptcy, eventually forming what is now ‘Allwyn’, one of the world's largest lottery entertainment companies with operations in the UK, US, Greece, Austria, Italy and the Czech Republic.

📐 NO 90-DEGREE ANGLES:

“OBSIDIAN” 's interior design breaks every conventional yacht design rule. Created by British firm RWD in collaboration with MONK Design, the yacht's design language centers on the theme of surprise and asymmetry.

Except for the staterooms, none of the interior rooms feature any 90-degree angles. Corridors and rooms are oriented away from the traditional fore-and-aft or athwart ships axis, creating unexpected elegance and intriguing visual perspectives.

Even the swimming pool sits diagonally behind smoked glass on the asymmetric stern, adding to the yacht's distinctive character.

🥵 INGENIOUS WASTE HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM:

A key innovation aboard “OBSIDIAN” is her comprehensive heat capture and recovery system, which reuses ‘waste’ heat generated by the generators and air conditioning chillers.

This thermal energy, essentially carbon-free since it's incidental heat from other functions, is redirected to supply the AC system, heat pool water, provide domestic hot water and preheat engines.

The yacht also features an innovative heat pump system that can draw additional heat from seawater when at anchor and sea temperatures are normal.

According to Project Manager Mark Jansen, ‘there are so many points of energy savings integrated on this yacht that it is hard to count’. This heat pump system is reportedly five times more efficient than making heat with a regular electrical heating coil.

⛽ RUNS ON BIO-DESEL:

In a true first for the superyacht industry, “OBSIDIAN” uses second-generation biodiesel (HVO - Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) in her four custom generators based on modified CAT C32 engines with permanent magnet alternators.

During her sea trials in June 2023, the generators ran exclusively on HVO, achieving a stunning 90% reduction in carbon emissions compared to yachts operating on fossil fuels.

This second-generation biofuel is made using by-products rather than crops that compete with food production, making it genuinely sustainable.

🔋 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM:

“OBSIDIAN” represents a quantum leap in sustainable yachting technology, designed to be significantly more energy-efficient than Feadship's pioneering hybrid yacht “SAVANNAH”, which launched in 2015.

The yacht features Feadship's Advanced Electrical Drive (FAED) program with a massive 4.5 MWh battery bank — 4.5 times more electrical storage capacity than “SAVANNAH”. Operating on a revolutionary 1,000-volt DC system (compared to SAVANNAH's 560 volts), “OBSIDIAN” is fully electric-powered with no drive shafts or rudders, eliminating drag.

Propulsion and steering are achieved through optimized Veth contra-rotating thrusters developed through computational fluid dynamics analysis for maximum efficiency and minimal vibration.

The yacht can cruise for 35 nautical miles at 10 knots solely on battery power, and provides 10-15 hours of silent operation at anchor.

🏗️ CARBON FIBER DECK OVERHANGS:

The louvered aft deck overhangs might initially appear to be a styling choice, but they represent serious engineering innovation. These overhangs are constructed entirely from carbon fiber attached to the aluminum superstructure and require no support pillars.

This design achieves three critical objectives: significant weight reduction, the ability to offer new deck layout possibilities and completely unimpeded views from the decks. The weight-saving measures throughout the yacht contribute substantially to her improved efficiency and performance.

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All media not captured by this website remain the sole property of their respective owners, as credited. No licenses, copyrights, or other usage rights are granted to users of this site. All rights are reserved by the original creators.

Majority of the pictures displayed on this website are AI-generated illustrations used for visual representation purposes only. Not real pictures, unless explicitly stated otherwise. The appearance of the actual yacht may differ from those shown in the illustrations.

This page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal listing for sale or charter. I am not the manager, owner, nor representative of this vessel. While the data provided is gathered from publicly available sources, I cannot guarantee that all information is accurate, complete, or up to date at all times.