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Launched four months ago the first Glider Yachts SS18 has undergone successful sea trials ahead of its official launch at the London On-Water Boat and Yacht Show May 4-7. The Glider Yachts SS18, which stands for Super Sport 18, is the ultimate in high speed, futuristic design and pure luxury.


Engineered and built in the same custom-made manner found in the latest private jets or F1 cars, the SS is a true reflection of Glider’s progressive ultra-modern performance marine design.

The SS offers the exclusive few an enjoyable, fun and exhilarating experience and arrival and departure is a silent affair, with a presence that will grace and turn heads at any location.

The SS gives a unique ride with unprecedented levels of comfort, stability, manoeuvrability and agility never seen before in a sports day boat. Perfect for those with a fast-paced and demanding lifestyle, you will have easy access to safe controllable power capable of reaching 56+knots at all times to ensure your destination is reached with maximum efficiency.

Crafted in the UK using the latest advanced marine composites and finest materials, the SS incorporates a bespoke, luxurious and spacious open cockpit for Pilot and 4 guests.

For true exhilaration seekers, why not unleash the 3400bhp of the Hyper Sports version with sub 3.5 seconds 0-60 acceleration and top speed over 96+knots.


McCall said: ‘The problem with yachts is, when you go above 10 knots you bounce from wave to wave. It's not a pleasant experience. It looks fun for a few minutes but it's spine shattering.

‘A glider does exactly what it sounds like, it glides over the waves rather than bouncing. There is nothing like this on the market and this design will totally revolutionise high-speed transport.

‘You can quaff Champagne at 50 knots. It's faster, more efficient and beautifully more comfortable. We've had the best nautical and F1 engineers in the world helping to make this happen and the finish is breathtakingly beautiful.’

McCall added: ‘It's like a beautiful car, like a Rolls-Royce. It's got incredible power but you don't feel the speed.

‘It will open up the Med and allow people to travel at twice the speed.

‘Instead of taking a big cabin cruiser and having to spend 90 per cent of your time getting to your destinations, with the SS18 you can be at your next hotel in a different destination within a few hours and do several places in one weekend. It's going to revolutionise the way people enjoy their time for a fun weekend.

‘You could have breakfast in Saint-Tropez and then be in Monaco by lunchtime.’