At YYachts, we have been working tirelessly to create a high-performance yacht with best-in-class interiors and exteriors that provide spatial volumes equal to those found in 100-foot superyachts. Michael Schmidt’s “concept of freedom” design philosophy involved clearing the boat from all unnecessary rigging, lines, and structural elements to create a clean and minimalist deck. The Y9 is the culmination of our pursuit of that grand vision of simplicity. The 90-foot flagship with the volume of a 100-footer.
Great progress on Y9
With a length of 27.40 m, the Y9 presents the same volume of a 100ft yacht. The exterior design and naval architecture was drawn by Bill Tripp while the interior is the result of a styling by Norm Architects and the experience of Design Unlimited.
According to YYachts founder Michael Schmidt, several discussions with owners were decisive for the development of the Y9: "Actually, customers were interested in 100 feet in length. With our expertise, we have implemented the comfort of a 100-foot yacht on a length of 90 feet. With our new Y9 we are entering the super yacht segment.”
The Y9 generates an incomparable volume due to her transversely arranged tender garage in the stern and even has a separate owner's apartment which consists of a private saloon, a dressing room, a bedroom and a bathroom with double washbasin including a separate shower. A maximum of privacy is guaranteed, which the owner can enjoy with family or close friends.
As all YYachts models, the Y9 is built completely from carbon fibre optimizing performance and making her extremely competitive.
YACHTING WORLD Test review by Toby Hodges
Toby has sailed all his life, from family sailing in various dinghies as a toddler/nipper to racing and teaching during school years. Following University, he crewed large yachts professionally to make some money and see the world before getting an apprenticeship with Yachting Monthly, where he worked his way up to Test Editor over five years.
Toby then made the switch to the sister title Yachting World nearly 15 years ago, where he has remained responsible for boat tests and new yacht coverage and the gear and equipment pages, as well as editing the Supersail World and Multihulls supplements and filming most of the yacht tours. He also sits on the European Yacht of the Year jury.
Katrine Goldstein and Bill Tripp on the new Y9
We wanted to push the bounderies there a little bit. We love when we have these different details that you dont only want to look at, but also touch and feel. All these various small details alltogether creates that calm and refined really good feeling that it should be to be on the boat.
Reducing the Y9 to her essentials
Simplicity is the inherent DNA found in all YYachts offerings. By reducing the Y9 to her essentials, we’ve created a yacht that can easily sail in the lightest conditions, while maintaining maximum performance and comfort across all wind speeds.
scaled to human dimensions
The Y9 is perfectly scaled to human dimensions and activities by eliminating exaggerated exterior and interior lines and proportions, as well as ineffectual spaces that are difficult to manage and maintain. Ensuring the owner remains connected to the sea and onboard guest with minimal distractions.
gracious space for family, friends and crew
We’ve optimized the space of the 90 foot accommodations onboard, providing gracious space for family, friends, and crew, while still providing plenty of room for privacy at the end of day. Five optional interior layouts include a spacious owner suite that can include a separate salon, dressing room, and ensuite bathroom.
salon with a 360° view to the sea
Multiple guest and crew cabin options are available as well. On deck, the distinctive coach roof windows allow a remarkable amount of light into the salon, with a 360° view to the sea. More than an aesthetic element, this design feature helps reduce overheating below deck by diverting the rays of a warming sun, ensuring energy efficiency by minimizing power demands to keep interior spaces cool in hot climates.
redundant reliability and easy maneuverability
Moving aft, the extra-large tender garage can accommodate a 4.3m tender, with space for water toys and diving equipment. The large bathing platform can be transformed in a place to enjoy and relax, providing easy access in and out of the water. Optional hybrid drives and energy recovery systems further reduce the demand on the primary power supplies. Dual engines ensure redundant reliability and easy maneuverability while underway.
custom features to fit your desires
Y9 offers a range of below and above deck configurations, and custom features to fit your desires. Options include a Japanese table at the bow, protected by sunshades, and a range of accessories, materials and finishes limited only by your imagination. For the competitive sailor, the 90-foot Y9 can easily participate in regattas, like Superyacht Cup and St. Barth’s Bucket Regatta, with the advantage of a great rating based on its favorable weight, sail plan, and dimensions.
brings immeasurable joy to its owner
The luxury of being able to set out to sea self-sufficiently and with confidence is priceless. Even more enjoyable, is a comfortable, high performance, seaworthy yacht that sails fast and brings immeasurable joy to its owner. Y9 delivers on that simple vision in a way no other yacht can.
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Sailing Faster
The Y9 is about 30 percent lighter more a conventionally built yacht, enabling its owner to set sail in very light winds.
Proven Technology
YYachts only utilizes long-standing proven components. Time lost due to inferior technology is a no-go on this luxury carbon yacht.
Effortless Luxury
Every Y9 is built to be as energy efficient as possible. It begins with the design of the shipyard, continues with the incorporated build materials, and concludes with the option of installing hybrid drives or pure electric drives and solar technology.
First impressions of the new Y9
Y9 CARBON YACHT EXTERIOR
Our brand new Y9 is the logical continuation of our models Y7 and Y8. The development of the Y9 was driven by requests from customers for an easy to sail and fast yacht that requires a small crew and has a good volume. Here are some first impressions of the new deck layout.Y9 CARBON YACHT EXTERIOR
Performance
Already during her first test runs, the Y9 reached a speed of 26 knots. The total sail area is over 1000 square meters.
Stern view
The cockpit of the Y9 is extremely spacious, even larger groups have room. The distance to the helm stations is nevertheless short.
Lines
The exterior design was developed for YYachts by world-renowned US designer Bill Tripp. Sleek, elegant lines characterize the look.
Detail
Including its bowsprit, the Y9 is almost 30 meters long. This puts it squarely in the superyacht segment.
Potential
The Y9 has an interesting rating and is well suited to win trophies at maxi regattas.
Sailing fun
YYachts builds as light and safe as possible. This guarantees sailing fun even when other yachts are still motoring.
At anchor
The Y9 doesn't just cut a fine figure under sail. At anchor, its enormous deck area is once again made clear.
Cockpit
A hardtop permanently shades the cockpit of the first Y9. Solar cells are installed on the roof to provide energy for hotel operations.
Lightweight construction
Thanks to its carbon construction and the use of lightweight materials, the Y9 already sets sail in light winds.
Sustainability
The windows are well dimensioned. They let plenty of light into the interior, but keep the heat out. This minimizes the use of air conditioning.
Sail area
The Y9's gennaker alone measures 617 square meters. Of course, every Y9 owner can choose the make of the sail wardrobe himself.
Rig
The mast and boom of the Y9 are also made of carbon. They are manufactured by a highly specialized supplier.
Y9 excellence
Y9 is the Flagship of YYachts range with a remarkable Design of Bill Tripp Naval Architecture. The Hull, structure, Deck and rigs are entirely in carbon fiber to reduce unnecessary weight.
Y9 pilot house makes the difference
At the anchor Y9 Pilot House cuts a very good figure and attracts attention in every bay. The deckhouse fits wonderfully into the lines developed by US designer Bill Tripp.
Y9 unique colors
The Y9 is truly unique, just like our customers. That's why there are no limits when it comes to design. The yard's sophisticated craftsmanship realizes the customer's wishes.
Y9 pilot house for more panoramic views
Above its clean, uncluttered deck, the Y9 Pilot House features a carbon rig. A circumferential railing provides the necessary sense of security.
Y9 more freedom on the water
The lounge-like bathing platform offers even more peace and freedom. Enjoy peace and quiet in a private atmosphere while being close to the water.
Y9 pilot house, fast on the water
Under sail, the Y9 Pilot House offers very good performance, like any YYacht, due to its lightweight construction. The well thought-out concept allows the Y9 to be sailed with a very small crew.
Y9 Individuality and privacy
With its length of 90 feet, the Y9 offers the highest degree of individuality and privacy, when sailing or at anchor, with family and friends.
Y9 Comfort, Performance and Design
Outstanding space in the cockpit area to be used both with guests and in regattas due to the incredible easy handling and performances of Y9.
Y9 casual and performance sailing
Amazing Beach club in the stern of Y9 emphasizes the dimensions and the outdoor summer living. This space can be equipped with watersport equipment and tenders for guaranteed fun.
Y9 German excellence
Panoramic rendering view of YYachts flagship, featured by extraordinary comfort onboard, total flush deck, innovative coachroof and carbon rolling boom for the Mainsail.
Y9 CARBON YACHT INTERIOR
The interior of the Y9 can be customised according to the taste of our customers. Make the Y9 yours and get inspired by the interior shots below.
Master suite
The owner sleeps on the first Y9 in the bow of the yacht. Wardrobes flank the bed on both sides. They are upholstered in suede.
Detail
Numerous handrails ensure a good feeling of safety on board. Their look is unobtrusive.
Salon
The lounge of the Y9 is located on the port side. A bar and a large TV screen complement the ensemble of high-quality armchairs and sofa.
Salon
Opposite the TV lounge is the Y9's dining table for eight guests. The Scandinavian design chairs are fixed with leather clips in case of swell.
Guest cabin
Few shades of color give the Y9 a serene character. The interior is meant to serve as a retreat, according to Norm Architects.
Salon
View from the salon towards the master cabin. The office is separated with steps and room divider.
Office
The office, equipped with a veritable writing table and a sofa, keeps the contact with the business world - if desired.
Lounge
View of the sofa in the lounge on port side. Colored cushions set small accents in the reduced interior.
Salon
The superstructure's windows and vertical hull windows let plenty of light into the salon. There is storage space behind the flaps of the panels.
Master Suite
Access to the owner's cabin is through a dressing room, which has enough volume for long voyages.
Owner's bathroom
Hidden behind two sliding doors are the Y9's washrooms. The shower features a rain shower head.
Owner's bathroom
The spaciousness of the bathroom is emphasized by the installation of a double washstand, which is rarely found on yachts.
Owner's bathroom
The spaciousness of the bathroom is emphasized by the installation of a double washstand, which is rarely found on yachts.
Owner's bathroom
The spaciousness of the bathroom is emphasized by the installation of a double washstand, which is rarely found on yachts.
Master Suite
Two doors separate the owner from the public areas in the center of the Y9. Forward of the salon is his office.
Guest cabin
The number of cabins on the Y9 is variable; the furnishings, however, are always as luxurious as those of the owner. An en-suite bathroom is standard.
Guest cabin
The bed literally nestles into the structure of the Y9. Storage space has been integrated into the fixtures. A window provides daylight.
Guest bathroom
A light stone mixes with a dark wood look. Matte fixtures accentuate the sophisticated look.
Guest cabin
En-suite bathrooms are standard on any YYacht. Mirrored surfaces visually enlarge the space.
Guest bathroom
High-quality fixtures are a given in Y9 bathrooms. Each owner decides on the make himself.
Guest cabin
The lighting concept of the Y9 mainly uses spotlights as lighting elements. During the day, the vertical ones provide brightness.
Guest cabin
Adjacent to the master suite on the first Y9 is a guest cabin. It opens onto the office.
Detail
Indirect light illuminates the steps of the companionway from the cockpit to the saloon. The Y9 combines safety and design.
Detail
Leather loops secure the chairs to the dining table. This prevents the loose furniture from shifting in rough seas.
Detail
Las lámparas de a bordo hacen juego con el reducido diseño interior escandinavo. Norm Architects optó por productos de filigrana.
Detail
View into a guest cabin of the Y9. The built-in lamps selectively illuminate precisely defined areas.
Detail
In the owner's cabin, storage space is hidden behind suede-covered cabinets. The dressing room offers additional space.
Detail
As is common on many YYachts, the owner of the Y9 also relies on the beautiful leather loops as door and cabinet openers.
Detail
The dark oak looks very noble in combination with the light suede. All joinery work is done in-house.
Detail
The choice of fabric is, of course, up to each owner personally. The YYachts team is happy to recommend upholstery from Italian manufacturers and brands.
Detail
For the Y9 dark anodized fittings in matt optics were chosen. However, there is a choice of any manufacturer.
Office
For business, the office area has a good degree of privacy. Alternative use: homeschooling.
Salon
The floor is covered with large oak panels, under which there is additional storage space. The table is handmade.
Detail
Thoughtful solution behind (mostly) closed doors. On the Y9, every feature is designed for long trips.
Detail
Excellent craftsmanship characterizes the Y9. High-quality joinery is part of the shipyard standard.
Detail
Finest woodwork characterizes the interior of the Y9 designed by Norm Architects. Rounded corners characterize well thought-out yachts.
Detail
In the reduced interior design, every component fits. These matte anodized retro switches are installed in every room.
Detail
Oak moldings cover the walls of the Y9. The very tactile surface creates an interesting and homely interior.
Galley
Perfectly equipped workplace for the boss: high-quality Miele appliances, stainless steel fittings, extractor fan.
Galley
The work surface is well dimensioned, as is the storage space. Groups of up to twelve people can be catered for without any problems.
Galley
Perfectly equipped workplace for the boss: high-quality Miele appliances, stainless steel fittings, extractor fan.
Galley
The room separates the crew area from the guest area. Catering is therefore straightforward, both at the dining table and deck.
Y9 pilot house
The master suite in the bow of the yacht is an ideal retreat for the owner couple, who also have access to a sofa, dressing table and spacious bathroom.
Y9 pilot house
The entrance to the master suite is a dressing room with ample storage for him and her. Andrew Winch's decor proposal for the suite combines light brown and white panels and coverings with nautical dark blue fabrics.
Y9 pilot house
The salon of the Y9 Pilot House has two levels. The upper one is for dining with a great view on the sea, the lower one is designed as a lounge area with sophisticated furniture.
Y9 pilot house
For the Y9 Pilot House design, Andrew Winsch combined white fabrics with dark and light brown furniture and panels. The result is a timeless, elegant look that can be customized for each client.
Y9 pilot house
On the upper level of the salon, to port, a navigation table can be integrated on the Y9 Pilot House, which can also be used as a small office. The companionway is an eye-catcher for itself.
Your Y9. Your Layout.
The spaciousness of a 100ft yacht was achievable on the Y9 in 90ft by implementing many years of design expertise and a clever construction method. For example, the owner is provided the highest level of privacy with his own suite, including a separate salon, dressing room, and bedroom with en-suite bathroom and separate shower. Dependent upon the configuration, up to three additional cabins are available for guests. Considerable importance was given to the design of the crew area, after all an unwritten rule in yachting is “happy crew, happy owner”. Therefore the crew aboard the Y9 reside in spacious cabins with their own lounge.
There are various layouts available for the Y9 in addition to numerous interior furnishing options. The YYachts team will work with each owner to personalize their interior or you may select your own interior designer for the project.
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Specifications
Length overall (LOA)
approx. 27.40 m
Length Waterline (LWL)
approx. 26.04 m
Draft (Fixed keel)
approx. 4.70 m
Optional: Shallow Draft (Fixed keel)
approx. 4.10 m
Optional: Draft (Teleskopic keel)
approx. 3.20 – 4.80 m
Beam
approx. 6.80 m
Displacement (light ship)
approx. 55 t
Ballast (Fixed keel)
approx. 18.92 t
Optional: Ballast (Shallow draft fixed keel)
approx. 19.92 t
Optional: Ballast (Teleskopkiel)
approx. 19.18 t
Engine
2x VOLVO D3-170
Fuel Tank Capacity
approx. 3000 l
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
approx. 2000 l
Grey Water Tank Capacity
approx. 250 l
Black Water Tank Capacity
approx. 250 l
Mainsail Area
approx. 242 m²
Self-tacking jib Area
approx. 171 m²
Code 0 Area
approx. 388 m²
Gennaker Area
approx. 617 m²
Naval Architect
Tripp Design
Interior-Design
Norm Architects / Design Unlimited
Yard
Michael Schmidt Yachtbau GmbH
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The highlights of a luxury carbon yacht from YYachts
- Fast sailing experience on 90 foot
- Light and safe construction
- Easy Handling
- High quality equipment
- Tailored layout
- Made in Germany
- A Must have
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