If you’ve seen Sunrise Yachts’ first-ever megayacht, christened Africa in 2009, you’ll notice some similarities straight away. Both yachts share naval architecture by the yard’s in-house department and Karataş Yacht Design. And styling for both is by Studio Scanu. Atomic was also started on spec, gaining her current owner in 2013. Photo by A & B Photodesign.
Also similar to Africa, Atomic's interior design is by Franck Darnet. The owner’s concept of a warm, contemporary setting paired well with Darnet’s philosophy of “less is more.” The designer prefers that paneling like the teak seen here stands on its own merit, remaining relatively unadorned. The padded-leather room dividers complement the tone, too, rather than detract attention. Photo by A&B Photodesign.
Where wall art is used, like here in the skylounge, the tones are sunny and bright. The owner and his family intend the skylounge to be the primary indoor gathering space. They can make the room all the more social by flowing back and forth between this bar and an alfresco dining spot. A handy dumbwaiter is situated in the good-size pantry behind the bar, too. Photo by A&B Photodesign.
The master suite occupies the full 29-foot beam on Atomic’s main deck. Sunrise Yachts’ 45-metre series (of which Atomic is a part) is more voluminous overall than other builders’ same-size offerings. It’s one of the reasons why the owner of this yacht was attracted to the project. Photo by A&B Photodesign.
Because Atomic was such a secret, the owner couldn’t visit the shipyard in Turkey. However, he remained involved in every decision, particularly in planning the staterooms. This is one of four guest cabins and the only one with twin beds. Note especially the woven pattern of the teak behind the beds and on the hanging locker door. The pattern is repeated elsewhere on board. Photo by A&B Photodesign.
When the family enjoyed their maiden cruise in Turkey and Greece in late summer, surely the uppermost deck was put to good use. Atomic has a nicely shaded bar area and small seating areas. Loose sun lounges are fully aft, just visible in the background. Photo by A&B Photodesign.
The hot tub is also fully in the sun, forward on the same deck and flanked by sunpads that beckon to be stretched out upon. They’re the perfect places from which to watch another activity that takes place up here: skeet shooting. The launcher is mounted on the aft part of the radar arch. Photo by A&B Photodesign.
The bold red MTUs match the bold red stripes on Atomic’s superstructure—as well as the red dot of the “i” in her nameboard, as per the owner’s request. Something other owners may request of competitors: the technical tunnel. A Sunrise Yachts specialty, it connects the engine room to the bow thruster compartment fully forward. Photo by A&B Photodesign.
LOA: 147’5” * Beam: 29’3” * Draft: 5’8” * Displacement: 499 tons * Fuel capacity: 14,800 gallons
