Heesen Yachts AIR

Heesen Yachts has announced the delivery of the sixth vessel in the 47-Metre displacement class, a design that resulted from the close collaboration of Heesen Yachts’ in house naval architects and Frank Laupman from Omega Architects, who conceived her stream-lined exterior design with its pelican beak bow – a style that is now Heesen’s very recognisable trademark.

The 47-Metre displacement class is renowned for its fine entry at the bow, which incorporates an efficient bulb, its notable top speed of 15,5 Knots and an excellent range of 4.000 Nm at 12 knots. The yacht’s elegant superstructure combined with the sloped wheelhouse windows give Air a particularly sleek appearance.

YN 15147, Air is sister ship to YN 12247, Yalla (2004), YN 13147, Let it Be (2006), YN 13547 Mon Plaisir (2007), YN 14047 Elandess (2008), and YN 14347, Blind Date (2009). Three further 47-metre yachts are currently in build: YN 15347 scheduled for delivery in 2011, YN 15747 and YN 16347 for delivery in 2012.

Air’s interior has been designed by Frank Laupman from Omega Architects, who created a classic contemporary style that makes use of ultra-modern loose furniture to create a cosy environment. The décor incorporates details in leather, brushed stainless steel and burl to make the atmosphere even warmer. Frank Laupman comments: “The aim of the design was to create a high-contrast modern interior, while avoiding a cold minimalistic theme. We used beige and warm accents throughout, blending these with a black-and-white overall mood and incorporating a few elements of intrigue, such as the frosted gemstone lights set into the leather column that strikes down through the central atrium.”

For strategic wood finishes, Laupman chose Japanese elm (Sen) veneer, an exotic pale timber whose strong veins have been brushed and lacquered in satin gloss, and skilfully positioned these adjacent to a darker American walnut to create a sophisticated and at the same time natural atmosphere.

Air accommodates the owner and ten guests in five cabins, four of these on the lower deck, and an owner’s suite traditionally located on the forward part of the main deck. Like the owner’s suite, one of the two VIP cabins that extend across the yacht’s full-beam offers a full bathroom, while all the other guests cabins have en suite shower rooms. The remaining two guest cabins are located on either side of a central passageway, with the cabin on the port side being a double, while to starboard is a twin cabin fitted with additional pullman beds that descend from the deckhead. For added versatility, the two single beds in this latter cabin can be easily transformed into a double.

The yacht’s eight crew members are accommodated in four cabins, all provided with ensuite shower rooms, while the captain’s cabin is located on the upper deck with direct access to the bridge.

The main saloon is divided into three areas, a lobby, lounge, and a formal dining area where all twelve guests are able to be seated around a rectangular table finished in matt wengé.

Perhaps the most striking feature of Air’s interior is the theatre room located on the upper deck. This incorporates a Panasonic 103" (262 cm) HD Plasma Screen (one of the biggest currently available on the market) complemented by a full 7.1 Steinway Lyngdorf Audio System. This unique audio installation, designed specifically for M/Y Air, includes two flagship Model D speakers standing nearly 7 feet tall on either side of the plasma screen. These speakers, together with the center and four surround speakers, are hand-finished in the same high-gloss black piano finish famously used on Steinway & Sons pianos and accented with 24k gold. To complete the system, are five Dual Woofers, three located below the plasma screen and two custom-built woofers in the deckhead to the rear. The system uses 6.400 Watts of power to provide flawless reproduction of music and movie sound tracks. A Custom iPad controls the whole system with both Crestron and Cisco.

Heesen Yachts
+31 (0)412 66 55 44

( www.heesenyachts.nl )

85m Lurssen PACIFIC

Lurssen Yachts' latest launch, the 85 metre superyacht Pacific arrived in Gibraltar. Pacifice, formerly project Josi, is one of the most striking superyachts of the year and she was lauched by Lurssen in July 2010.

The unusual exterior styling of the yacht comes from the drawing board of the Argentinean design studio of German Frers, while the interior of Pacific has been designed by Bannenberg & Rowell Design.

Yacht PACIFIC displays a unique styling in her exterior design. As can be seen here, her topsides have two openings on her starboard side which are likely tender and water toy garages which will also double as swimming platforms and landing areas.

German Frers which is perhaps more traditionally associated with sailing yacht design, is the experienced design office responsible for the Pacific yacht’s individual look. The Argentinean naval architect has managed a quite traditional look which is also modern and pleasing on the eye. M/Y Pacific has a comparatively lower centre of gravity and a squarer and perhaps more expedition look than many other superyachts of her length.

Lurssen,

Fr. Lurssen Werft GmbH & Co. KG

Zum Alten Speicher 11

28759 Bremen / Germany

( www.lurssen.com )

Heesen Yachts 65 Meters

Following the positive results of the tank test completed at the Wolfson Unit in April 2010, Heesen Yachts is proud to present the revolutionary 65 Metre concept based on the Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF). The FDHF is the result of studies and tank tests carried out over 20 years by the Dutch Naval Architects Van Oossanen and Associates.

Perry Van Oossanen comments on the idea that led the VOA team to create the FDHF design: “The typical load profile of a motor yacht often consists of long range cruising at low speeds and only short periods of time at higher and maximum speeds. This indicates the need to focus hull design over the entire speed range rather than on maximum speed only.

The FDHF incorporates design features that have a large effect on hydrodynamic resistance over the whole speed range, such as the area of the immersed transom, bulbous bow, trim control and spray rails.”

Fabio Ermetto, Sales and Marketing Director at Heesen Yachts says: “Heesen Yachts is well known in the yachting industry for being a shipyard that likes challenges. We are proud to be the first shipyard to build a yacht featuring this innovative hull configuration using aluminium for both hull and superstructure. The Fast Displacement hull configuration is the perfect platform for creating a new luxury yacht in which increased performance and reduced environmental impact begin with the hull design.”

The Heesen 65 Metre Fast Displacement design offers some notable luxury features, such as a duplex beach club (located aft on the main and lower decks) with a 10 square meter side-balcony (on the port side) and a 22 square meter swimming platform. On the lower deck of the duplex beach club there are a sauna, hammam, shower room, day head and a fully equipped bar. Another notable feature is the glass bottom of swimming-pool located on the main deck; this allows the natural light to glimmer through the water to the bar area beneath. On the fore deck, the large sunbathing area can be transformed into a touch-and-go heli-deck. The tender garages with gull-wing doors are also located beneath the fore deck.

The exterior lines of this revolutionary Heesen 65 Metre Fast Displacement have been drawn by Frank Laupman from Omega Architects. The design clearly shows the Heesen bloodline, while invigorating it with the muscular appearance of a racing car. Frank Laupman explains: “We found a way to integrate the hull with the main deck element of the superstructure, by eliminating its normal overhang of the aft deck. On top of this integrated two-deck body, we developed the freestanding superstructure, which contains only the wheelhouse deck and the sundeck. Helmet shaped, it has no side deck overhangs and slopes down towards the stern.”

Main Characteristics

Hull type: Aluminium

Naval Architect: Van Oossanen - Heesen Yachts

Exterior Designer: Omega Architects

Classification: ABS A1 Yachting Service, AMS. Large Yacht Code LY2 / MCA

Hull material: Aluminium

Superstructure material: Aluminium

Dimensions

Length over all: 65,00 metres

( http://www.heesenyachts.nl )

Blohm + Voss Palladium

Bargate Murray, the City law firm and superyacht specialists, are proud to announce the delivery of the motoryacht Palladium (ex Project Orca) to their clients from Blohm + Voss on 16th September 2010. The 96 metre superyacht Palladium is a beautiful and state-of-the-art vessel, designed by Michael Leach Design. Her interior was projected by Metrica and Silverlining and the manager for the project were Marine Technical Design.

The motor yacht Palladium measures 96 metres and was first launched in March 2010. Her astonishing and ground breaking design, both exterior and interior, were designed by the well known British design studio Michael Leach Design LTD. Their hard work is reflected in full beauty of this magnificent futuristic yacht.

The futuristic super yacht PALLADIUM has been built from steel, alloy and composite with a sportive and innovative glazing feature. She is powered by two Diesel MTU engines, that power her up to 19 knots of maximum speed and allow her to cruise at the speed of 14 knots.

Arguably one of the most highly anticipated and highly stylized superyachts to launch all year, Palladium (previously known as Project Orca) was handed over to her owners last Thursday by Blohm+Voss. The owners’ representatives at the maritime law firm of Bargate Murray released the news with the clients' blessing.

To say that the 96-meter (315-foot) is striking in appearance is an understatement. She’s from the drawing boards of Michael Leach Design, and she’s a true expression of custom construction. From her flared bow to her superstructure swoops, Palladium is unlike anything else out on the water. Skylights and oversize windows bring a good deal of natural light inside, where Michael Leach Design, Metrica Interior, and Silverlining (a furnishings specialist) all contributed.

Take a look at the horizontal panes of glass, too. Between the curves adorning her upper decks and those towering panels, which also appear to bow out a bit, Palladium had to be a difficult project. Quentin Bargate, senior partner at Bargate Murray and the head of its Superyacht Group, confirms it: “There were, of course, many challenges in so complex a project but all were met and solutions found.”

Blohm + Voss
Tel: +49 40 1899 1540
Email: yachts@thyssenkrupp.com
Website: www.blohmvossyachts.com

Lloyd Weft Luna 115m

Motor yacht LUNA is the newest and largest luxury expedition superyacht in the world. Superyacht Luna has just recently been launched, finished and delivered to her owner by the German shipyard Lloyd Weft and has been cruising in France, Italy and Mediterranean. An impressive yacht in many regards the huge 115 metre explorer yacht Luna has raised the bar for private yachts of her size and type. She is a functional superyacht which has been designed and built for world exploration in remote areas, as evidenced by her ship like powerful lines, but she is also very much a luxury yacht which can provide her guests with ultimate comfort. Yacht LUNA was the second largest private yacht launched in 2009, after ECLIPSE.

Lloydwerft is a commercial ship builder in Bremerhaven, Germany and superyacht LUNA was jointly constructed in a collaboration between the Lloydwerft and Stahlbau Nord Shipyards. The Luxury yacht LUNA has an interior designed by the distinguished designer Donald Starkey. Her innovative exterior styling was designed by Newcruise Design which is a Hamburg based company which has been involved in several large German newbuild superyachts. NEWCRUISE are a Yacht Projects Design company which was involved in the project from its inception and the initial visualisation and profile appearance right through to the yacht’s deck organisation, the layout, lighting, exterior detailing and detailing such as the furniture arrangements and colour briefs.

In true expedition style, the yacht features an expansive open main aft deck space which can be utilised as a platform for many different activities and being a luxury yacht Luna accommodates a large swimming pool and generous sunning and entertaining areas here. Further aft, she also has a spacious swimming and water activity platform which creates a yacht to water interface where guests can easily get close to the water despite the yachts size.

M/Y Luna also has aft transom doors which lead to the yacht’s tender and water toy garage and exploration equipment and housing such items is one of the specific purposes of super yacht LUNA. Her large, open aft deck also features a large swimming pool and sunbathing areas with a dedicated open luxury leisure area featuring a beach club leading down to the swim platform. The yacht has huge aft door which can be opened at anchor as well as two tender and equipment launching side doors on the aft of her hull.

Superyacht Luna has two helicopter landing decks – fore and aft – and a large assortment of peripheral marine equipment. Her exterior boasts two helicopter pads facing forward, to the rear around the large communications tower

There is little doubt that the luxury expedition megayacht Luna unrivalled. She is an expedition yacht very much in her own class. She stands head and shoulders above those other superyachts in her class. She was created to enable an adventurous yacht owner to cruise huge distances and explorer the world’s oceans without frequently having to stop or refuel. As an expedition yacht, Luna can navigate challenging sea ways and weather conditions as well as providing first class luxury yacht amenities and style.

The massive 115 m explorer yacht Luna raises the bar for private motoryachts of her size and type. Superyacht Luna has just recently been launched, finished and delivered to her owner in June 2010 by the German shipyard Lloyd Weft. Recently M/Y Luna has been cruising in the French Riviera and elsewhere in the Mediterranean.


( www.lloydwerft.com )

Picchiotti 50m Exuma

The Picchiotti 50 metre Exuma, is the first motor yacht of the Vitruvius series built by the Perini Navi Group. The Vitruvius series was conceived with a focus on efficiency for fully autonomous, reliable, and elegant navigation. These concepts of the Picchiotti - Vitruvius series are realized in the hull and superstructure design, the organization of the guest and crew accommodations and the onboard equipment that will allow for the discovery and exploration of the surrounding environment.

Philippe Briand, naval architect and designer of the Vitruvius® concept, was inspired by the streamlined principles of sailboat hulls, where the lines of design, volume distribution and the study of weights are optimized to attain the best efficiency. The aluminium hull, follows the principles of the Briand Optimized Stretched (BOS®) Hull and is characterized by streamlined, limited waterline length and a straight and deep bow. The BOS® Hull, and two zero speed roll stabilisers endow the hull with exceptional cruising stability. Combined with the installed power, these features ensure long-term navigation in total safety and tranquillity. Exuma’s gross tonnage is under 500 tons, and displaces about 400 tons. She features a reduced draft of 2.3 metres that allows navigation in shallow waters.

Vitruvius features unparalleled interior and exterior space design and organization. The successful study of the proportions between hull and superstructure allowed for large spaces dedicated to ensuring privacy among guests onboard, equipment for exploration, stowage of materials. This was obtained by introducing double independent stairs and two walkways.

Exuma was designed with a strong aptitude for exploration in mind. Indeed, it allows a range of over 5,500 miles at a speed of 12 knots. This is attained due to the 75,000 litres of fuel and 17,000 litres of fresh water tankage. A particular characteristic of this yacht is the capability (thanks to 123 dedicated m2) of stowing large amounts of equipment and gear on board in order to be able to venture out into the most beautiful and remote areas of the world.

The use of titanium in all the external handrails combine extremely high reliability even in the most extreme conditions of use with perfect chromatic harmony with the yacht’s hull. On the superstructure, two ventilation grills integrated within the yacht’s line stand out as an aesthetic element, while the elegant mast for communication antennae, the navigation radars and the powerful searchlight is arranged on the superstructure roof.

The bridge deck is characterized by large glass doors and the spacious side deck conceived to enjoy a full view of the surrounding panorama. This deck can be accessed either through the internal stair in the lobby or through the two external corridors. Besides the helm, the captain’s office and a pantry, the bridge deck features a spacious saloon with L-shaped sofa, a coffee table, armchairs and an entertainment area. The outdoor living concept embodied by this yacht is ensured by two comfortable chaise-lounges for sunbathing and a large, accessorized Jacuzzi with integrated banquette, equipped also with useful peaks for stowage of materials. Access to the second boarding ladder, designed for substantially high docks, is located along the starboard corridor.

From the external corridors, in which two side control stations for docking manoeuvres are located, we access the totally open flush deck, that can also be used by guests as a party/sunbathing area.

Here, two deck hatches allow access and use of the rescue boat and the jet ski, both handled by the davit crane located beside them. The stern manoeuvring area, recessed and protected with windlasses, is equipped for all manoeuvres typical of this type of yacht.

The Main deck features typical sailing yacht setting for the aft cockpit that hosts two C-shaped sofas with two connectable coffee/lunch tables. Complete cockpit protection is ensured by the aluminium superstructure featuring an elegant ceiling comprised of characteristic modular panels, fit in different tones of grey. The aft area of the cockpit hosts two comfortable sun pads, with stowage space and direct access to the lazarette beneath.

An elegant and functional glass sliding door leads to the entrance of the main open-space saloon, characterized by large glass windows that confer exquisite visibility and luminosity to the yacht. The living area, equipped with every latestgeneration entertainment device, is comprised of three C-shaped sofas located on the port side, while the dining area hosts a table that can be modified, is capable of seating up to 10 people, and is completed by a useful pantry.

An elegant and functional glass sliding door leads to the entrance of the main open-space saloon, characterized by large glass windows that confer exquisite visibility and luminosity to the yacht. The living area, equipped with every latestgeneration entertainment device, is comprised of three C-shaped sofas located on the port side, while the dining area hosts a table that can be modified, is capable of seating up to 10 people, and is completed by a useful pantry.

The lower deck is accessed through the central guest stair, and is comprised of two VIP cabins and one twin cabin with ensuite bathrooms, a gym-equipped area that can be transformed into sleeping quarters with two pullout beds, a bathroom and shower. A distinctive feature of this deck is its development along a double parallel corridor, with independent stairs for guests and crew. Forward, the crew area accommodates total of eight people thanks to three double cabins with bathroom and a Captain’s cabin, a dinette, laundry room and a spacious galley equipped with dumbwaiter serving the three decks of the yacht directly.

The engine room, equipped with a separate control room and located forward of the lazarette, is equipped with two 970-kW Caterpillar C32 Acert engines. Various machinery includes two 115-kW and one 86-kW electric generators, a central air conditioning unit and a waste water treatment unit.

( www.perininavi.it )

Phoenix ² Lurssen Yachts

Lürssen Yachts is the world renowned the manufacturer of highly sophisticated, master-built motoryachts. On the April the 8th they launched their latest project J24 Phoenix 2 and finally shown her to the world.

The original Phoenix super yacht was launched in 2004 by Lurssen. Due to her success, her owner decided to develop a new project under the same team, involving Andrew Winch Designs, Moran Yacht & Ship and the Lurssen Shipyard.

Phoenix 2 motor yacht has been designed and constructed with great attention, ensuring that the essence of the original Phoenix being kept. However, she has been ’squared’ in her complexity and size, making her a much bigger and even more beautiful yacht.

The exterior of Phoenix 2 was designed by Andrew Winch Design, and it incorporates both streamlined and elegant lines. This feature is stylishly complemented by more then 100 metres of polished stainless steel handrails, that are uniquely shaped and installed. A generous swimming pool is a main feature of her sun-deck with separate Jacuzzi and an exterior cinema. Phoenix 2’s sky lounge opens out to an inside/outside dining area complete with glass screens creating the ultimate dining experience.

An impressive full Beam Deco Duplex apartment for the owner’s suite offers stunning and undisturbed views of the horizons. A private staircase joins the two floors together whilst a private foredeck, with it’s Jacuzzi provides an exterior privacy to the client.

( www.luerssen.de )

SKAT

If custom yachts are an expression of their owner’s personality, then it comes as no surprise to learn that the owner of Lürssen’s Skat has a technically brilliant mathematical mind. Dominated by planar surfaces, straight lines, and angular corners, the crispness of her exterior styling suggests a geometrical precision that permeates every facet of the yacht. What may be somewhat of a surprise, however, is that the 232-foot Skat is the owner’s first yacht and that she was conceived, designed, and constructed precisely in accordance with his specifically delineated requirements.


This is not to suggest Skat was a do-it-yourself project. On the contrary, with the help of Stuart Larsen of Fraser Yachts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the owner engaged a team of naval architects, designers, and stylists to develop a design and specification that would satisfy his requirements. Espen Øino was selected as the naval architect and exterior stylist, charged with the task of transforming the owner’s concepts into a functional, balanced, properly proportioned yacht. Marco Zanini was awarded the equally daunting challenge of developing an interior design that captured the owner’s preference for minimalist decor. Last but by no means least, Lürssen Yachts of Bremen, Germany, was contracted in November 1999 to transform the designs and specifications into reality.


Unconventional in appearance to say the least, Skat’s most striking feature is the angularity of her exterior surfaces. There are no curves, save for the forward portion of her sheerline, which sweeps from the bow to about a quarter of her length aft before melding into her topsides. High atop the deckhouse, her bridge deck is a semihexagonal fortress with large glass panels standing proudly beneath a protective brow, slightly resembling the bunkers that were long ago dug into the cliffs of Normandy. That same semihexagonal form is echoed in the aft end of the deckhouse, with her saloon, seating, and entertainment spaces rimmed by walls of glass.
Purposeful, her form is clearly driven by function, but with due deference to aesthetics. Angular and finished in pale gray, Skat presents an almost military bearing, even to the point of having her Lürssen project number, 9906, painted on the hull in bold battleship-style block lettering. And her distinctive gray color works, not only aesthetically but functionally as well, cutting glare and being much easier on the eyes than the usual stark white color.


The absence of conventional deck overhangs gives a much more open, spacious feel to the side decks; more like strolling down a sunny lane rather than the boxed-in feeling created by the overhangs on most yachts. For inclement weather, there are alternate passages fore and aft through the yacht’s interior. Accenting her exterior, gleaming stainless steel handrails are positioned not only for the customary role of ensuring passenger safety, but also to provide a secure place for crew to stand while cleaning the yacht’s numerous windows. All are fabricated from sections of identical length and diameter, joined by small black rubber flanges that complement the look of the stainless steel. But more importantly, if a section of handrail is damaged, it can be easily removed at the flanges and replaced from an inventory of spares carried onboard.


As on many yachts, large sliding glass panels let guests step outside under the aft bridge-deck overhang. On most yachts this is to the consternation of the captain and chief engineer due the common propensity of guests to leave the glass panels open to enjoy the yacht’s heating or air conditioning systems outside. But during the design of Skat, her chief engineer proposed an innovative solution. Recessed overhead, heating lamps provide warmth when it’s chilly outside, while tiny nozzles expel a cool mist around the perimeter of the deck when it’s warm.



The yacht’s interior spaces echo the same design themes as her exterior: flat surfaces, angles rather than curves, and a minimalist decor (if one can imagine using the word minimalist in connection with a 232-foot yacht). Bulkheads, overheads, and decks are finished in muted tones that complement the yacht’s gray exterior, while simple but boldly colored furnishings add visual punch. There is nothing fussy or pretentious. She’s not a gallery for showing off artwork and sculpture, and there are no precious fabrics to be spoiled by a stray glass of wine. Skat is a yacht to simply come aboard, relax, and enjoy.


As impressive and imaginative as her styling and appearance may be, those aspects are but half the story of this yacht. Every facet of her engineering, construction, and systems reflect a strict attention to detail and a singular commitment to purpose.
For example, consider the design of her hull, a full-displacement form intended for cruising at 15 knots and capable of a 17-knot top speed. An extensive program of scale-model testing was undertaken at the Hamburg Ship Model Basin to confirm the naval architect’s design calculations and to establish the yacht’s speed, fuel consumption, seakeeping, and maneuverability. At a model scale of 1/10.4, the scale model itself was the size of a runabout, more than 22 feet long. Self-propelled, the model was fitted with shafts, brackets, stabilizer fins, and rudders, along with dynamometers and instruments to measure propeller thrust, torque, and rpm at different speeds. The model was built to accommodate either of two different forebody shapes, a normal yacht stem or a more ship-like bulbous bow. During the course of testing, optimization of the bulbous bow was found to produce a fuel savings of about 15 percent. Similar optimization of the rudder and stabilizers produced an additional nine percent savings in fuel consumption.


Equal rigor was applied to the design of the machinery and systems, especially in relation to control of noise and vibration. Two big, stainless steel-encapsulated exhaust systems dominate the upper regions of the machinery space, reducing main engine exhaust noise to barely audible levels. Both main engines and all three gensets are mounted in a sound-absorbing enclosure within the center of the engine room, on an isolation foundation that eliminates the transfer of noise and vibration into the hull. In addition, floors and ceilings throughout the yacht are soft-mounted to eliminate propagation of noise or vibration through the structure.


All main systems are redundant, and in fact, the yacht is able to achieve a speed of 13 knots on just one engine. A cooling pump integrated into the gearboxes assures safe operation on one engine by pumping oil through the idle gearbox. The shaft of the idle engine can be disengaged, leaving the idle propeller and shaft to freewheel.


Other details received no less attention. Consider, for example, the design requirements for the motorcycle lift, which runs from a lower deck up to the main deck. In its lowered position, the elevator platform had to have a low profile, but it could not be recessed into the deck. In the raised position, the platform had to be flush with the main deck. But to complicate matters, all mechanical parts had to be hidden from view when the platform was in its raised position. The solution was a drive system similar to that used for theater stages, using a chain hoist to raise the platform about two-thirds of the way, and a scissors mechanism within the platform for the remainder of the lift.


Equally sophisticated is the system for launch and retrieval of the tenders through large, rectangular hatches in either side of the hull. A system of hydraulic rams pushes the hatch door straight out to the side, then rotates it to a horizontal position. A pair of horizontal beams then extends through the hatch opening, permitting launch and retrieval of the tender. The whole operation occurs with the touch of a single button, in about as much time as it takes to read this description of it.


Skat abounds with impressive and innovative features, from the vacuum system in her bilge to the helideck on her bridge. With mathematical precision, her design and construction cover all the angles.


Length overall: 231'9"
Waterline length: 205'0"
Beam: 44'3"
Construction: Steel hull, aluminum superstructure
Classification: Lloyd’s + 100A1, SSC Yacht (P), G6, UMS, XLMC; MCA certificate
Fuel Capacity: 54,000 gal.
Water Capacity: 15,000 gal.
Engines: 2/2,720-hp 16V4000 M79 MTU diesel inboards
Generators: 2/281-kW MTUs and 1/212-kW MTU
Watermakers: 7,926-gallons-per-day HEM
Stabilizers: Koop Nautic
Windlass: Steen
Air Conditioning: Heinen & Hopman
Electronics: not available
Interior Design: Marco Zanini, Flavia Alves de Souza
Naval Architecture: Espen Øino Naval Architects/Lürssen Yachts
Exterior Styling: Espen Øino Naval Architects
Builder: Lürssen Yachts


( www.lurssen.com )

Amels 177 Addiction

Early photos of the brand new Amels 177 reveal the typically sleek lines of a classic Tim Heywood design. Photographed during her acceptance trials on the North Sea, Addiction is the latest yacht to be ordered by a repeat client of Dutch superyacht builder Amels.

Addiction has been completed in good time for the European yachting season. She passed her acceptance trials with flying colours, earning sign-off from the owner’s representative and Lloyds Register in just a single day.“This is a very good start to the launch of our Amels 177 range,” commented managing director of Amels, Rob Luijendijk. “The success of the Limited Editions concept is already well proven with our existing models. As with our other premium semi-custom designs, we believe the Amels 177 offers all of the benefits of personalisation that you would find with a pure custom build - but without the long design process and technical risks.”

The 177-footer is an evolution of the very successful Amels 171, of which six yachts have now been launched. British designer Tim Heywood drew the lines of both the 171 and 177. “The additional 2 metres of the Amels 177 serve both an aesthetic and functional purpose,” said Heywood. “The longer hull makes it possible to create an even more elegant, sleeker profile, while also creating the space for a very generous 30sqm Beach Club at the stern, a luxury area close to the water for the owner and his guests to enjoy.”

A very large transom door and integrated hydraulic crane make it possible to handle large personal watercraft such as Jet Skis with ease. There is even the option of a touch and-go helicopter pad.

The sleek and feminine lines of the Amels 177 have been further enhanced by the distinctive Moondust coloured hull paint, whose sophisticated tones contrast very effectively with the Oyster White superstructure and charcoal-grey accents. The interior design of Addiction has been created from a combination of two of the best design houses in the superyacht industry, Nuvolari Lenard of Italy and Axel Vervoordt of Belgium.

Sir Ian Collett of yacht consultancy Ward & McKenzie, the project managers and owner’s representative commented: “Our team was impressed by the level of organisation and professionalism of the Amels team. Addiction is the second successful vessel we have built with the company. This, the first 177, is a beautiful design by Tim Heywood and well constructed by Amels. All in all, this project has been an interesting, exciting and pleasurable experience for the buyer’s team.”

After delivery, the yacht will be managed by Verpeka Yacht Brokerage, based in Monaco. Managing director Nataliya Verpeka, who moved from her native Russia to the Mediterranean 18 years ago to pursue a career in international yachting management, commented on the Amels 177: “I was privileged to be on board Addiction for the very first acceptance sea trial of this new Amels model, and was very impressed with the yacht’s performance. Having been closely involved with other projects, I know how rare it is for a yacht to come through its initial sea trial so smoothly.”

The Amels yard in Vlissingen is running at full capacity with nine projects currently underway. Rob Luijendijk said:“Considering the challenging economic conditions in the global economy these past two years, we are delighted to be so busy with the planning and build of various yachts in our range, the Limited Editions Amels 171, 177, Amels 199 and Amels 212, as well as Damen’s 50m and 67m Sea Axe Fast Yacht Support vessels.”

( www.amels-holland.com )

Blohm + Voss 110 meter Semi Gas Turbine Fast Superyacht

The expert team of Blohm + Voss is presently developing a series of predesigned custom yachts allowing clients to profit from the Blohm + Voss experience in large yacht new builds and leading to shorter delivery times as well as reduced building cost.

The first project out of this series is: B+V 110 MY/fast.

Blohm + Voss present a new 110m luxury power yacht, a direct descendant of the famous 74m MY ECO (now ENIGMA) yacht, designed at that time to be the fastest yacht of its size. This new B+V 110 MY/fast high power fast yacht with its long stretched profile sits in the water waiting to unleash its incredible power and combines the extremes of yacht design; on one hand speed and sportive appearance, on the other hand luxurious owner’s and guest’s quarters with well protected outdoor areas. The unique exterior styling completes an unrivalled yacht concept study.

In the engine rooms close to 110,000 horse powers (which is comparable to 100 Bugatti Veyron's) can speed up B+V 110 MY/fast via water jets up to 40 knots with two extremely powerful MTU engines coupled to two steer able Wärtsilä 9000 water jets and two gas turbines also coupled to two further Wärtsilä 9000 water jet boosters. At the maximum speed of 40 knots B+V 110 MY/fast can roar non-stop between Monaco to Athens within only one single day (25 hours).

The internal layout of the B+V 110 MY/fast is based on most efficient usage of space. The bridge has been designed at the very top deck 6. The Owner’s 280 sqm complete private deck 5 consists of a large state room facing the bow which is illuminated with natural sunlight through an amazing skylight, en suites as well as an office with a reception and waiting area well located close to the main staircase. A spacious outdoor area opens from the Owner’s state room, towards the bow providing supreme privacy and protecting him from the elements while sunbathing. The entire Upper Deck 4 offers common and entertaining areas for the Owner and his Guests with a spacious lounge having access to the forward deck where Jacuzzis have been placed on each side of the yacht. A separate dining room can be converted into a conference room and there are also to be found a library as well as a gym with access to the aft outdoor area.

Six comfortable Guest cabins accommodating 12 Guests are well located together one deck below on Main deck 3. An easy access is provided for the Owner and Guests boarding the yacht via the side gangway leading to the main lobby next to the lift and the main staircase. On the same deck there are a cinema and a large outdoor area in the aft to enjoy more entertainment.

The tender garages with side shell doors on deck 2 can accommodate on one side a small light weight seaplane and on the other side a 7m (23 ft) tender as well as various water toys.

Technical Data:

L.o.a.: 110.0m (360 ft)
Max Beam: 20.1m (66 ft)
Beam Waterline: 16.9m (55 ft)
Draught: 4.3m (14.1 ft)
Max. speed: + 40.0 kn
Cruising speed: 20.0 kn
Range: 970nm @ 40 kn
Range: 3,000nm @ 21 kn
Fuel: 510t
Fresh water: 70t
Propulsion: 2x 9100 kW (main engines) coupled to steer able Wärtsilä 9000 water jet
2x 32000 kW (gas turbines) coupled to Wärtsilä 9000 water jet
2 x 870 kW (diesel generators)
Manoeuvring System: 1x 500 kW bow thruster
1 stern wing with trim tabs
Passengers: Owner: 2
Guests: 12
Crew: 27

( www.blohmvossyachts.com )

The new 55 wallypower

The new 55 wallypower completes the wallypower range filling the gap between the 47 wallypower and the 64 wallypower.

This model introduces the full-open concept: the boat is super sporty and aggressive featuring a huge windscreen that replaces the hard top, and surrounds the entire cockpit area.

The innovative propulsion system is made of four engines Volvo D6 of 435 Hp each, coupled with the IPS 600 to offer great manoeuvrability, and 30% increased performance together with 20% increased range. The yacht runs smoothly at 40 knots with no vibrations, exceptional stability and reduced noise.

The cockpit features two comfortable and symmetrical seating and relaxing areas, one on each side, completely sheltered by the windscreen. The entire cockpit can be covered by a bimini or by a hard top as an optional, sheltering the open areas from the sun.
The vast aft “beach” of approx 10 m2 (108 ft2) offers the Terrace-on-the-sea feeling.

Another innovation is the immense hydraulic retractable aft passerelle (210cm/6’ 11” x 16cm/5’ 3”), that serves as boarding platform and swimming ladder depending on the position, like the one of the 118 wallypower.
The passerelle serves also to handle and lift onboard a jet ski from the water.

The interior layout features a salon, two or three cabins with en-suites -depending on the option, a galley, and a crew cabin with head.

The 55 wallypower stands out for performance, style, comfort and quality.

( www.wally.com )

Palmer Johnson PJ 210

Is the PJ 210 superyacht (The Game Changer) a tri-deck luxury motor yacht or is she an open style sportsyacht? The Answer is Simple – she is both – the Palmer Johnson 210 is a large tri deck open style sport yacht.

The Palmer Johnson 210 (or 64m LOA) is an innovative design concept by Palmer Johnson and Nuvolari & Lenard which manages to offer all the areas of a tri-deck yacht – as wrapped up in the muscular and sleek signature profile of a PJ Sportyacht.

The first PJ 210 has already been sold and is due for delivery in Spring 2011.

This amazing new design concept works because it has a unique point of reference in sharing the DNA of a highly successful design benchmark in modern yachting – the Palmer Johnson Sportsyacht. Crucially, the PJ 210 gives the best of both worlds with huge open and covered deck areas for a relaxed and informal lifestyle that flow indoors to 2 generous salons, formal dining and cinema. The master suite on the main deck has huge circular windows as well as a fold down balcony.

Four guest cabins are on the lower deck of the large luxury yacht along with a gym, sea terrace and a sauna. There is also good privacy for guests as the crew areas are all forward.

With the PJ 210 the guests are spoilt for relaxation choices, with swimming pools on both the aft deck and the foredeck. An interesting option is to use the entire aft main deck as a pool/beach club, moving the dining to the upper deck. There is also a private sundeck area for the owner accessible via disappearing stairs in the mast.

The distinctive PJ nearly vertical bow – as introduced on the PJ 170 superyacht – is retained for both as a defining feature and its superior sea keeping. A helicopter landing area is also available on the foredeck via a clever sliding mechanism for covering the pool.

The new PJ motor yacht flagship 210 is designed to blend traditional yachting with the more relaxed yachting culture of the current era. Initial reactions to the limited previews of this clever and innovative design indicate that The Game Changer motor yacht is destined for a sweet spot in the market.

( www.palmerjohnson.com )