Lyman-Morse Technologies in Thomaston, Maine, is building the first hull of the new Revel 44S, an outboard-powered vessel that’s designed to combine the practicality of a center console with the amenities and comfort of a cruising yacht. Revel is a new company, founded just two years ago, in Charleston, South Carolina.
The new Revel 44S is an international effort, with the hull designed by Bill Prince Yacht Design of Port Washington, Wisconsin, and the interior and exterior by Macra Naval Architecture of La Spezia, Italy. A lot of the engineering came from Revel founder and CEO Joshua St. Germain, who said, “We’re really combining the best of American marine design and manufacturing with some European style.”
Standard power is three 400-hp Mercury V10 Verado outboards, with a top speed of 46 knots. With optional power from three 600-hp Mercury V12 Verados, the top speed notches up to 54 knots.
The hull, deck and stringer grid are laid up with epoxy construction; everything else uses vinylester resin, and the structural components are vacuum-infused. The custom glass helm display is made by Seatronx, which usually makes display modules for superyachts.
The Revel 44S has a full cabin below. A settee that can be converted into a berth is forward, the galley is to port, a full head and shower are to starboard, and a queen berth is under the helm area. The large open aft deck has drop-down sides that create a large amount of usable space. They include high railings for safety, and swim ladders.
The Revel’s new technology includes optional Starlink high-performance internet. And Revel is developing an app that will let owners connect to the boat remotely to control the lights and refrigeration, check engine hours and fuel levels, and view two security cameras on the hardtop.
Lyman-Morse expects to launch the new Revel 44S in the second half of the year. Base price with standard power is $1,828,000.
Specs.: LOA: 46’0”; Beam: 13’4”; Draft (engines up): 2’3”; Disp.: 20,585 lbs.; Fuel: 500 gals.; Water: 60 gals.; Power: 3x.400-hp Mercury V10 Verado outboards.
Read more at http://lymanmorsetechnologies.com and http://revelyachts.com
