The explorer yacht market has grown crowded with numbers, from range and tonnage to ice-class certifications. Yet not every owner is chasing the poles. For most, the real test of an explorer is whether it can take you across an ocean in comfort and then let you stay put, immersed in the water, for as long as you choose. That is the philosophy behind Extra Yachts’ new flagship, the X145 Global.
At 44 meters, the yacht carries the presence of a purposeful traveler. Agon Studio has given it a vertical bow, horizontal lines, and high bulwarks, all anchored by a steel hull. An aluminum superstructure keeps the weight balanced and the profile light. The exterior has little ornamentation, a conscious choice that privileges the views from within over decoration on the outside. It looks built for work, yet designed for living.
A measured approach to range
The X145 Global is built around a dual-mode hull, intended to combine seakeeping ability with efficiency. The yard cites lower fuel consumption, steady stability, and a maximum range of 4,000 nautical miles. On paper, that may not match the headline figures of some competitors, but it is enough for a confident transatlantic crossing. For most owners, that is the range that matters.
Living with space
Interior volume comes in under the 500 GT threshold, a regulatory sweet spot that often allows for lighter crewing and easier operation. Yet with a beam of 9.1 meters, space feels generous throughout. Hot Lab’s interior scheme plays with soft geometries, clean lines, and subtle oriental references. Expansive glazing pulls in daylight, creating interiors that are open and fluid. At night, the glass reflects the warm glow of the lounges and dining areas.
The main deck carries five guest cabins, an arrangement that makes the most of the hull’s full beam. The owner takes the bridge deck, with a private terrace that opens onto the horizon and sits within steps of the wheelhouse. The layout feels both practical and indulgent, designed for weeks on board without compromise.
Social decks and quiet moments
The upper deck is the yacht’s social core. A lounge offers nearly uninterrupted 360-degree views, while the dining area sits forward, served by a floating staircase that connects the decks with sculptural lightness. Below, the lower deck is devoted to the working rhythm of the yacht, with four crew cabins, a mess, laundry, and a professional galley. An optional gym acknowledges how owners increasingly use explorers as floating homes for long stretches.
Water at your ankles
At the stern, the X145 Global expands into a full beach club. Fold-down platforms and free-standing furniture create nearly 80 square meters suspended just above the sea. The effect is both theatrical and practical: a private terrace at water level that remains uncluttered thanks to a large garage forward of the transom. There is space for an 8.5-meter tender, a rescue boat, two jet skis, and assorted water toys.
A different kind of explorer
Rather than chase extreme numbers or polar narratives, Extra has chosen a grounded approach. By capping tonnage below 500 GT and range at 4,000 miles, the X145 Global focuses instead on livability: natural light, flow between spaces, and quiet at anchor. It is not an expedition brute, but a refined machine for owners who want to travel far enough, then slow down and savor where they are.
The X145 Global stands at the top of Extra’s portfolio, which spans from 56 to 145 feet, including the Villa catamaran. It distills the brand’s point of view into one statement: freedom on the water is not about chasing distance for its own sake. It is about making the distance you travel feel effortless.
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