British studio Humphreys Yacht Design has revealed the first details of its new FTX110 explorer yacht concept, a 111-foot flagship for the builder’s Fast-Transit Explorer Series. The series is expected to span models from roughly 49 to 108 feet, with the FTX110 positioned as the largest concept to date.
The aluminum-and-composite explorer is designed around a compact 180 GT platform, with Humphreys targeting fuel-efficient offshore cruising at relatively high speeds. Naval architects at the studio say the project draws on the company’s long-running experience with offshore performance hulls and passagemaking yacht design.
Power is expected to come from triple Volvo Penta IPS 2700 engines paired with an IMO Tier III-compliant SCR emissions system. Humphreys projects a top speed of 40 knots, with cruising speeds between 20 and 30 knots. At 20 knots, the yacht is expected to deliver a range of approximately 1,000 nautical miles, while range extends beyond 2,000 nautical miles at 12 knots.
According to Tom Humphreys, co-director of the studio, the FTX110 evolved from a client commission tied to the company’s high-performance superyacht platform. While that larger carbon-fiber concept targeted speeds approaching 58 knots, the FTX110 shifts the focus toward greater long-range efficiency in the 20-to-30-knot cruising band.
Founded in 1974, Humphreys Yacht Design has developed a reputation for offshore sailing yachts and performance-oriented naval architecture, with projects spanning custom superyachts and production designs for brands including Oyster and Arksen.
