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At first glance, yes... Vitruvius is Wally-looking. I know Wallys are appealing to a lot of people because they're so radically different. I guess I'm getting old, because I prefer traditional yachts over the stealth fighter look. However credit has to be given to Wally for being bold enough to break away from traditional designs.
But with Vitruvius, the similarities quickly end when you look a little closer at the direction Lurssen & Briand are taking. It's much more than an aesthetic design departure. With a dramatically lowered center of gravity, coupled with the efficiency of a sailboat's hull, it could set a new precedent. It's fast, fuel efficient and inherently stable.
Vitruvius may not have the interior volume of a wedding cake yacht, but it's got on-deck space that rivals a small island. Personally, I think Lurssen and Briand are onto something. Maybe we are getting a first-glimpse into 21st century yacht architecture?
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