Wednesday, December 06, 2006

Amels ILONA


Designers Redman Whitely Dixon used powerful automotive software to design the elegant lines and curves of the superstructure.At 73.69 metres (242 feet) ILONA is an elegantly proportioned vessel, considering the design challenge of providing a helicopter landing pad and a fully retractable system to stow the aircraft in its own below-deck fireproof hangar.Two custom 9.5-metre tenders are concealed in their own bays. Each side has a foldaway beach at water level, and there are 65 underwater lights for nighttime drama.


Thursday, November 23, 2006

Amels MONTKAJ


The styling is representative of Disdale at his best. The signature superstructure design, of harmonious line and form, incorporates forward clamshell doors for tender stowage. MONTKAJ benefits from the latest in manoeuvring controls, which operate by fingertip.
Filled with entertainment capabilities, the Disdale-designed interior uses the finest materials and furnishings, and centres on a spectacular staircase.

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Esense



Esense is the 43-meter (143-fot) high-performance sloop characterised by the innovative design both on deck and below deck, combining vintage and contemporary concepts.
This mega yacht features the lines of Tripp Design and the interiors of Odile Decq.

The exterior and interiors are developed following the Wally concept of inside-outside living areas, whereas the interiors open onto the exteriors and vice versa. The stern features the so-called Terrace on the sea: a 21 sqm (226 sqft) area at sea level.

The deck is characterised by the bulwark that represents an innovation for a contemporary yacht but in fact it is derived from the vintage large yachts. As a result, the hull lines remain pure while the deck offers more privacy and protection.

Furthermore, the deck layout recalls a city loft building: it is a continuous uncluttered area, like an open cockpit 43.70 meters (143 feet) long.

Esense has a very aggressive look, similar to that of a huge America’s Cup boat, but at the same time it offers great comfort because the whole deck can be used (almost 180 sqm – 2,000 sqft).

Esense is the fourth wave of the Wally revolution.

(www.wally.com)

Thursday, September 28, 2006

Rosehearty



Luxury sailing yacht ROSEHEARTY is a 56-meter, aluminum masterpiece from Perini Navi with hull lines from Ron Holland and a stunning interior by famous French designer Christian Liagre. She is a powerful sailing yacht with carbon furling booms and a striking all white hull. S/Y ROSEHEARTY’S six suites provide flexibility for up to 12 yacht charter guests. This magnificent luxury yacht is available for charter in both the Caribbean and Mediterranean waterways.

Luxury sailing yacht ROSEHEARTY is the third 56m aluminium ketch from Perini and a sistership to the earlier BURRASCA and SANTA MARIA. She benefits from the flourishing evolution of this successful series. Her stability and windward sailing performance are enhanced by a deep swing keel set within a shoal ballasted fixed keel.

Length overall 183.67 ft / 56 m
Waterline length 153.16 ft / 46.7 m
Beam 37.75 ft / 11.51 m
Draught (keel up) 12.96 ft / 3.95 m
Draught (keel down) 31.91 ft / 9.73 m
Hull Aluminium
Superstructure Aluminium
Maximum displacement 486 t
Engines 2 Deutz TBD616
Maximum power 2 x 924 kW
Speed at maximum power 15.6 kt
Speed at maximum continuous rating 15.6 kt
Range 3,600 nm @ 13 kt
Fuel capacity 50,000 lt
Fresh water 12,400 lt
Main mast height above DWL 193.86 ft / 59.09 m
Mizzen mast height above DWL 158.33 ft / 48.26 m
Total sail area 16,792 ft² / 1,560 m²
Cockpit area 1,378 ft² / 128 m²
Saloon and wheelhouse area 1,432 ft² / 133 m²
Total owner and guest cabin area 1,690 ft² / 157 m²
Total crew area 1,141 ft² / 106 m²
Lazarette area 452 ft² / 42 m²
Guest cabins 6
Crew cabins 4
Guest number 12
Classification ABS + A1 Yachting Service AMS
Delivery January 2006
Interior Design Christian Liaigre
Naval Architecture Ron Holland / Perini Navi
Builder Perini Navi - Viareggio, Italy


(www.perininavi.it)

Wednesday, August 02, 2006

Rising Sun





The boat is built by Lürssen in Bremen, Germany, and is constructed by Jon Bannenberg, and has a total living space of 8 000 square meters.

Length: 452.75ft (138 m) long
Cruising speed: 28 knots
Four diesels giving an output of 48 000 horsepower.
Production cost: US$200+ (In fact, it’s for sale.)
Total living space: 8 000 square meters.
Huge inside swimming pool
Extensive wine cellar
A cinema
Basketball court that doubles as a helicopter pad
Suites for 16 guests
82 rooms on five storeys
Space for private submarine

For more pictures...

(http://hem.bredband.net/b265820/rising_sun/)

Thursday, July 06, 2006

Maltese Falcon



Successfully launched The Maltese Falcon, 88m clipper yacht

Perini Navi and Perini Istanbul – Yildiz Gemi,announce the launching of The Maltese Falcon, the most extraordinary yacht ever built – an 88m private sailing ship completely constructed in Turkey.

April 14th: launching operations were completed aboard a dry-dock, moored in the bay of Tuzla and gradually filled with salt water. The hull was then towed to the dock by two tugboats.

April 16th : attended by the yachts’ Owner, Perini Navi’s founder Mr. Fabio Perini, Mr. Baki Gökbayrak, Yildiz Gemi General Director and Mr. Giancarlo Ragnetti, Perini Navi CEO, a party was given to congratulate and thank the workers and subcontractors of Yildiz Gemi and all the other members of The Maltese Falcon Team for their commitment and accomplishment.

With three unprecedented rotating masts and 2,400 square metres of sail area, The Maltese Falcon will have unrivalled performance and sailing agility thanks to the world’s most advanced sail handling systems developed by Perini Navi. This system will allow this sailing giant to be handled by one person when at sea.

Size, technology and design characterize the three key elements which distinguish The Maltese Falcon as a true revolution in sailing yachts.

The Maltese Falcon at 88m long, a displacement of 1,240 tonnes and draft of 6m will be the largest private sailing yacht in the world. With strikingly modern lines designed by Ken Freivokh she will not pass unnoticed!
Her three carbon fibre masts, manufactured and assembled at the Yildiz Gemi yard in Tuzla under the supervision of the English company Insensys are free-standing and rotating, an absolute world-first for an application of this size and complexity. Based on the DYNARIG square rig concept – developed with Gerard Dijkstra & Partners of Holland each mast carries five separate square sails.
The timetable for mast stepping is the end of April, followed by sea trials and delivery in early summer.

Length overall 289.1 ft / 88 m
Waterline length 256.6 ft / 78.22 m
Beam 42.2 ft / 12.6 m
Draught (keel up) 19.7 ft / 6 m
Draught (keel down) 36 ft / 11 m
Hull Steel
Superstructure Aluminium
Maximum displacement 1,240 t
Engines 2 Deutz TBD 620
Maximum power 2 x 1499 kW
Speed at maximum power 19.5 kt
Speed at maximum continuous rating 18.5 kt
Range 4,000
Fuel capacity 81,300 lt
Fresh water 30,000 lt
Main mast height above DWL 191 ft / 58.2 m
Total sail area 25,791 ft² / 2,400 m²
Cockpit area 3,649 ft² / 339 m²
Saloon and wheelhouse area 3,111 ft² / 289 m²
Total owner and guest cabin area 4,650 ft² / 432 m²
Total crew area 3,154 ft² / 293 m²
Lazarette area 646 ft² / 60 m²
Guest cabins 6
Crew cabins 8
Guest number 12
Delivery June 2006
Interior Design Ken Freivokh Studio Design
Naval Architecture Gerard Dijkstra & Partners / Perini Navi
Builder Perini Istanbul - Yildiz Gemi, Turkey

(www.perininavi.it)

Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Stealth



Mr. Gianni Agnelli's sailing yacht is one of the fastest and certainly most remarkable superyachts ever built. She can average
12 knots upwind in just 6 knots of breeze and power effortlessly up to 17-18 knots to windward in apparent windspeeds of between 15.20 knots- irrespective of the sea state. Stealth can sustain faster bursts of 30-35 knots quite safely and with minimal crew effort. This design pushes the boundaries of technology well beyond any superyacht construction to date, the
first of a new breed of performance yachts designed to provide an exhilarating day sail and to break race and trans-ocean records. Below decks, only functionality and simple Italian style.
LOA 28.5m

Wednesday, May 31, 2006

55m Wallypower



The 55m WallyPower developed by WallyDesign© department, is a mega yacht characterised by the displacement hull that derives from the navy hydrodynamic technology.
The hull shape is the result of an extensive R & D programme that included tank testing and CFD computer design, and is characterised by high efficiency and reduced pitching than traditional hulls. The exceptionally high free board enhances safety in rough seas, without contaminating the sleek lines of the yacht.
The glass superstructure and the very large portholes (each guest cabins features four portholes 2,5 m – 8’2” wide and 0,5 m – 1’ 8” high) flood the interiors with natural light while providing 360 degree view from the upper decks and enhanced visibility from the lower decks.
This WallyDesign© project features much larger interior volumes and open air areas than any other mega yacht of the same size.
The five decks are cleverly designed to respect the privacy of the owner and guests: a unique feature of the 55m WallyPower is the complete separation of the crew’s flow that follows independent passages and ways.
The lower deck is dedicated to crew accommodation (8 doubles + captain cabin) and service.
The cabin deck features the guest accommodation (4 double cabins all with en-suites), the main saloon, and the hangars for tenders and water toys.
The main deck features the 60 m2 (646 ft2) owner’s suite forward opening onto the private deck area with cockpit and tables, and the lounge and dining area opening onto the deck veranda aft. The bridge deck includes the wheel house, the spa with gym, and the aft and forward terraces.
The upper sun deck is completely devoted to open air living with a Jacuzzi, a sun bathing area, and a dining table.
The 55m WallyPower introduces new open air living areas on each deck, especially forward the superstructure that it is much more ventilated and cooler than aft, where all the other mega yachts of this size usually concentrate the social activity.
The full beam main salon is 80 m2 (861 ft2) large and is designed following the Wally inside-outside living concept: it gives direct access to the aft deck terrace that is fully equipped with facilities for day use such as sauna, showers, dressing-rooms.
The cruising speed of this mega yacht is 17 knots, and is steadily kept also in rough seas thanks to the hull design developed by Wally.
The advanced antirolling system VT Naiad Marine Stabilization at Anchor (S@A™) combined with the DATUM control system, stabilises the 55m WallyPower both under way and at anchor.

(www.wally.com)

Thursday, April 27, 2006

Blue Princess





Blue Princess is one of the greatest open motor yachts ever built by the famous Italian shipyard, Baglietto. The design of Blue Princess is a combination of modern arrangement, state of the art technology, pure comfort and high performance.

With speeds of up to 36 knots, Blue Princess can take on an ambitious itinerary or a relaxing cruise along the coastline.

Equipped with four spacious cabins, a vast and comfortable saloon with a lot of natural lighting, al fresco dining on the aft deck and sunbathing on the fore deck, this yacht offers a number of different areas to satisfy any taste. There is also a multitude of water sports equipment to choose from.

For a unique experience, Blue Princess and the professional and friendly crew are ready to welcome you on board.

SPECIFICATION:
Builder: Baglietto
Type: Open, hard-top
Year: 2005
Length: 34.50m
Beam: 7.20m
Draft: 2.50m
Engines: 2 x 2775hp MTU
Cruising speed: 32 knots
Maximum speed: 36 knots
4 Cabin: 2 doubles, 2 twins, 1 Pullman
Crew: 4
Based: South of France - Cruising French Riviera, Corsica, Italy, Sardinia etc.
Fuel consumption: 1,000 litres/hour

4.30m Castoldi tender 125 hp jet drive
Sea Doo waverunner, 2 seater, 215hp
Sea Doo waverunner, 3 seater, 185hp
Windsufers, water skis, fishing equipment, snorkelling gear
LCD televisions, DVD, satellite television, video games X Box, surround sound systems, stereo music systems and electronic piano.


(www.baglietto.net)

Friday, March 31, 2006

Open Season



The Wally 94 Open Season is developed from the successful lines of Y3K, while the deck and interior layouts follow the concept of Tiketitan’s.
The outside and inside arrangements are defined by the double cockpit: the traditional one forward the helm stations, and the Terrace on the sea aft.
The construction technology is in advanced composites carbon pre-preg to keep the displacement of the yacht to 42 tons (92,594 lbs).
To improve even further the performance of the yacht, the keel features the trim-tab system to provide for a better lift in upwind sailing.
This 94-foot (29-meter) sloop features only six winches that can be used alternatively for the 105 per cent jib, the halyards, the gannaker and Code 0 sails.
The technological coaming conceals the Magic Trim for the main sail, while the aft section of the slim coach roof stores the retractable dodger.
The Terrace on the sea stores the fold down swimming ladder-passerelle with self-aligning steps.
The paint of Open Season is in a metallic blue petroleum custom colour enhancing the hi-tech content of the yacht.
The hull lines provide for great stability and performance in all conditions: even with the cruising sail configuration, this boat can easily reach 14-16 knots of speed in 11-15 knots of true wind.
The coach roof of Open Season is very slim following the request of the owner to have the deck as flush as possible.
The furling jib provides for a simplified sail handling.
The rig is in PBO and the mast and boom in hi modulus carbon fiber.
The technologically advanced spar features only three spreaders while the boom is V-shaped to allow easy and neat storage of the main sail.
The social cockpit features a six-eight people table for al fresco dining.
The comfortable cushions can be set also on top of the coach roof to convert it into a large sunbathing pad.
Every detail is designed to perfectly integrate with the overall appeal of the yacht, like the air inlets of the engine room.
On deck, Open Season is characterised by the vast Terrace on the sea: this stern arrangement allows for the guests not involved in the manoeuvring to safely move and enjoy the sailing without getting in the way when going from the terrace to the saloon, which has its own companionway access through the ‘wall of mirrors’.
With all the cushions in place, the Terrace on the sea becomes an enormous sun pad to comfortably enjoy open-air living both at anchor and under sail.
The Terrace on the sea can be accessed from the deck through two large and safe steps and from the salon through the aft compaionway.
The blocks and jammers allow the lines to be directed to the different winches.
Open Season features the Wally custom designed and built carbon fiber steering wheels.
The helm stations are equipped with the Wally designed push-button console incorporating all the controls for the sail trimming, the jib furler, the trim tab and the engine handle.
The aft companionway gives access to the Terrace on the sea from the salon.
The main saloon with six-eight people dining table and sofas is located aft and offers direct access to the large open stern.
This outside-inside living concept –where the deck is a continuation of the interior and vice versa - was first introduced by Wally in 1998 with Tiketitan, and then fully exploited with the 118 WallyPower and many other projects.
The owner’s stateroom is forward and has a queen size bed to starboard and a desk-office to port.
The mast foot is cleverly framed by teak wood, becoming a piece of art.
The owner’s suite looking forward.
The Wally designed and custom built desk seat folds away to disappear under the table.
The interior styling successfully combines the teak wood of the cabinets and joinery (tables, beds) with the titanex in gold colour of the soles and hull sides.
The owners’ en-suite is at the forward end and features two glass basins, and a large shower cabin. Mirrors increasing the perception of space cover the forward bulwark.
The two identical guest cabins, one on each side, feature a queen size bed and one pullman bed and both have en-suites.


www.wally.com/Upload/B/BooteExclusiv02-06OS.pdf

Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Tuesday, January 31, 2006

Phocea



PHOCEA was built at the Toulon Naval Dockyard in 1976 for the well-reputed, single-handed yachtsman Alain Colas. Shortly after competing in the Observer Single Handed Transatlantic Race she was converted into the charter yacht CLUB MEDITERRANEE. In July 1997, PHOCEA was purchased by her existing Owner and she began her transformation into a luxury sailing yacht at Lurssen. Whilst retaining her unmistakable identity, she has benefited from major interior and exterior upgrading throughout. The interior boasts fine living and accommodation areas with beautiful wood panelling, tasteful decorations and some exquisite David Linley furniture. The Owner's suite, commanding fine views, is situated on the main deck whilst the VIP guest cabin and four other double cabins, all with full ensuite facilities, are located on the lower deck.

Specification

All particulars are believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed.

Length overall: 246ft (75.00m)
Beam: 31.43ft (9.58m)
Draft: 20.47ft (6.24m)
Number of guests: 12
Number of crew: 15
Built: 1976 by Toulon Naval Dockyard (refit at Lurssen in 1999)
Designer: Michel Bigion
Engines: 1 x 1056hp MTU
Cruising speed: about 12 knots under power, 12-18 knots under sail
Approximate range: 2,000 n miles
Fuel consumption: 195 litres (51 US gallons) per hour at 11.5 knots cruising

Equipment

satcom (telephone/telefax/e-mail) - cellular telephone (Europe, Caribbean & Far East) - 1 x Ribtec Riveria with 120hp engine - 1 x Ribtec Riveria with jet drive - snorkeling equipment - waterskis & tows - satellite television - televisions & videos - stereo music systems - gymnasium - sauna - hairdressing saloon