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Legendary car designer Henrik Fisker just unveiled a beautiful 164-foot yacht lined with solar panels

Danielle Muoio

2016-04-08T14:45:00Z

When legendary car designer Henrik Fisker decided to make a comeback with a new supercar, the Force 1, the auto industry paid attention.

After all, it was Fisker's first foray back into design after his hybrid luxury kar the Karma became a distant memory when Fisker Automotive went bankrupt in 2011.

But the designer isn't only sticking with cars this time around — Fisker teamed up with custom yacht designer Benetti to create a new superyacht. Here's a closer look:

Called the Fisker 50, the 164-foot yacht comes with a beach club, spa, several bars, and an ocean-facing Jacuzzi.

Fisker told Tech Insider he decided to design the yacht over "a nice glass of rosé" with representatives from Benetti who were "looking for someone to come in and think out of the box."

"It was exciting to get into a project that, in one way, is so different and, on other hand, is still a product that moves people and entertains people," Fisker said. "Yes, it's on the ocean and doesn't have wheels, but I found it intriguing and exciting to do and it's been an amazing experience."

The yacht has a large living room that can fit 12 people with floor-to-ceiling glass walls and a bar facing the ocean.

There are six cabins that can fit up to 12 guests. The staff quarters allow for 11 crew members to be on deck.

The master suite has a library, personal bathroom, fireplace, and minibar. There's also his/her closets, a curved TV, and starlit ceiling.

Not a bad view to wake up to.

There are also several areas for sunbathing and drinking, like this one on the upper deck.

And the sun deck comes with a dining table, bar, and dual-use fire pit.

The yacht itself has carbon fiber accents to make it more aerodynamic. The exterior is made of reclaimed wood and has hidden ambient lighting for nighttime.

Solar panels integrated in the body of the yacht and on the deck store power during the day to power the ambient lighting for night.

The yacht was designed in California and will be built in the coastal Italian city of Livorno. There's no word yet on how much it will cost.

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