Studio & Project News
NISI 1700 XPRESSO Yacht Launched
The Setzer-designed NISI 1700 XPRESSO sport cruiser (17m/58') was successfully launched for her new owners in New Hampshire this week. The 1700 is the first model to be released in NISI's XPRESSO series. Recent sea-trials yielded 41-knot top and 33-knot cruise speeds. She is driven by twin UltraJets, mated to 1,150hp CAT C-18 engines.
"The design process for the XPRESSO 1700 resembled that of an aircraft in many ways," said Ward Setzer, Yacht Designer and Naval Architect. "Beyond using jet propulsion, we wanted a light-weight hull shell for this project with sufficient stiffness to safely sustain loads at high-speeds without sacrificing too much interior space. The design parameters are similar to an airplane fuselage." Setzer further noted that meticulous weight tracking and careful ergonomic planning were keys to meeting these goals. "The end result," says Setzer, â₁“is an ultra-modern, plumb bow cruiser that is spacious enough to provide the sensation of a larger vessel, yet responsive enough to perform like a nimble express yacht."
XPRESSO Class yachts are available in sizes ranging from 58 to 66 feet (17 to 19 meters).
