ECLIPSE

Motor boat ECLIPSE is the largest and newest superyacht in the world. This boat is causing quite a stir amongst yachting enthusiasts and media, who have so far been starved of details regarding the superyacht. When further details of the yacht are published, motor boat ECLIPSE is sure to bring further interest and media attention. There is already much interest from yachting enthusiasts as to what the yacht looks like inside.
Photographs of the yacht’s interior or even deck images are not in existence as yet and the building and finishing is not even completed. Yacht ECLIPSE will certainly feature in the ‘World Superyacht Awards 2010’ and be on the front page of most superyacht magazines, both online and hard copy, when and if further details are released.
What is known about motor boat ECLIPSE:
- There has been no official public confirmation as yet regarding the superyacht’s size or specific features- Motor yacht ECLIPSE is believed to be the biggest private yacht in the world, more of a ‘gigayacht’ than a ‘megayacht’ or superyacht.- She is approximately 170 metres (560 ft) long (LOA. length overall)- The second largest superyacht is the UAE royal yacht DUBAI and she just over 162 meters long- It could be argued that motor yacht DUBAI is a ‘state’ yacht and not really private anyway.- the private luxury boat ECLIPSE was built around 4 years by Germany shipbuilders Blohm & Voss- Blohm & Voss is part of Thyssenkrupp, a giant industrial construction company based in Hamburg- Roman Abramovich commissioned the construction of the yacht and he is the owner- The Owner of ECLIPSE is of Russian / UK nationality- She was launched on the 12th of June 2009 in Germany- She will be delivered to the owner entirely completed at the end of 2009 or early 2010- Naval architecture was by Blom + Voss and Terence Disdale- Hermidas Atabeyki was the yacht designer as well as famous superyacht designer Terrence Disdale- Interior design was by Terrence Disdale and Greenline Yacht Interiors- The boat has a gross tonnage of around 13,000 tonnes- Boat Eclipse has two helicopter pads- There are 11 guest cabins with private ensuites- She boasts two swimming pools on deck- She has several hot outdoor tubs- There is a disco hall- The boat has several internal lifts- 3 launchable smaller boats called tenders- The superyacht has a mini-submarine capable of a depth of 50 meters- As well as various high tech security technology, such as motion sensors and armor plating- There is around 70 full time yacht crew and staff including bodyguards- she is fitted with an intruder detection systems- she has a German built missile defense system- bullet proof glass in key areas such as Mr Ambamovich’s master suite- Roman Abramovich’s owns four other motor yachts which are positioned strategically around the world- Ambromovich’s other superyachts are called Pelorus (the 15th largest yacht at 110m LOA), Ecstasea (the world’s 32nd largest yacht at 85.95M) Sussurro (161ft).- in June of 2006 Abramovich gifted one of his environmentally friendly explorer motor yacht “Le Grand Bleu” to his associate and friend Eugene Shvidler- motor yacht “Le Grand Bleu” is currently the 14 largest yacht at 113m- Eclipse’s Hull material is Steel and her hull number is 988- Superstructure material is Steel- Several diesel engines propel the huge boat to a cruise speed of 22 knots and a Maximum speed is 25 knots- The yacht is Flagged in Bermuda- ECLIPSE’s official Port of registry is Hamilton
What is not know about motor yacht ECLIPSE
- The exact price of the yacht or the total cost to build ECLIPSE- The interior design details and photos of the interior- Plans of the yacht’s interior layout- How many submarines the yacht has- Whether there is a secret clandestine escape submarine so Abramovich can escape the yacht should it become compromised- The exact capabilities of the sophisticated security devices and electronics- Whether the yacht was delivered on time and on budget.

( http://www.blohmvoss.com )

AVIVA Abeking & Rasmussen

Project Name: Aviva III
Yacht type: Motor Yacht
Flag: Cayman Islands

Length Overall (m): 67.90
Length Overall (ft): 222.77
Length On Deck (m): 66.70
Length On Deck (ft): 218.83
Beam (m): 12.30
Beam (ft): 40.35
Draught Max (m): 3.20
Draught Max (ft): 10.50

Shipyard: Abeking & Rasmussen
Year: 2007
Hull: 6475
Naval Architect: Abeking & Rasmussen
Exterior Designer: Reymond Langton Design Ltd.
Interior Designer: Reymond Langton Design Ltd.

Hull Material: Steel
Superstructure: Aluminium
Gross Tonnage: 1845
Lloyds Register

Guest Cabins: 7 Staterooms
Guests: 16
Crew: 25

Engine Manufacturer: Caterpillar Inc
Model: 3516
Number of Engines: 2
Type: Diesel
HP: 1,492
KW: 1,113
Total HP: 2,984
Total KW: 2,225

Engines:
Max Speed: 16.5
Cruise Speed: 14
Range: 6,000
Propulsion: Twin Screw

http://www.abeking.com/Avivia-Video.139.0.html?&L=1

Palmer Johnson’s 135’ Sport

Already recognized as the benchmark for innovative design, meticulous engineering and superyacht pedigree, Palmer Johnson is more recently acclaimed for their prestigious sport yachts. Palmer Johnson’s impressive history, from championship sailboats to luxurious motor yachts, reveals the dedication and passion behind the PJ product philosophy.
The latest Palmer Johnson’s 135’ Sport Yacht is striking, with crème colored paint, sparkling merlot accents and black mist domes that reflect the pedigree and time proven build quality of one of the world’s premier superyacht brands.
The PJ Sport Yachts are distinctively styled, and are widely recognized as the leading design in the Sport Yacht class. Along with PJ’s 150’ and 170’ models, all take their styling cues from the PJ 120’ to create a family of megayachts of worldwide recognizable identity. Seventeen of these yachts have been built with three to be delivered by the end of 2009.
The PJ 135-04 offers her owner and guests the relaxed elegance and mechanical superiority this line has become famous for. With a top speed of 30 knots, guests in her quiet sound-proofed interior can enjoy a smooth experience in rough seas or at anchor due to her excellent sea keeping abilities and at rest stabilizers.
The 135’s generous outdoor areas are devoted to the elements of the sea, air and sun and as well as arguably the most private upper sundeck in its class where guests can relax in the Jacuzzi and on the large sun pads. Her 16ft Castoldi jet tender is hidden beneath the forward garage with two jet skis while the spacious aft deck conceals a two-seat wave runner.
A serene light interior blends beach house simplicity with sophisticated elements. Light walnut cabinetry, white oak bulkheads with the patina of driftwood, and soft leather accents are punctuated with cabinet doors that feature an elegant pinstripe of aluminum inlay, and fine Rubelli fabrics.
The owner’s suite features a grand king-size bed, twin en-suite bathrooms and a large lounge with dressing area. Four more en-suite double/twin staterooms, with a Pullman berth in each of the twin staterooms, give the yacht accommodation for 12 guests and additional berths for 8 crew.
The well equipped galley, located below and forward of the pilothouse, has stainless steel cabinetry and a stainless steel countertop. Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezers lead the appliance list.
With the addition of PJ135-4, Palmer Johnson shows their continued dedication for refining and perfecting the ultimate modern sport yacht.

( www.palmerjohnson.com )

Admiral 54 Sea Force One

Il 54 metri progettato da Luca Dini ospita opere di Kiki Smith e Fabrizio Plessi evocando tra pe-nombre da night club e colori mutevoli di fibre ottiche lo spirito contemporaneo di Damien Hirst e le avventure in stile Nautilus.

Prima c'è stato il Christina O di Aristotele Onassis, con i suoi rubinetti d'oro e la piscina sul ponte; poi il Nabila di Adnan Khashoggi, con la cabina armatoriale di duecento metri quadrati e l'elicottero; infine il Rising Sun di Larry Ellison e David Geffen, con l'ampia cantina per vini pregiati e il campo da basket sul ponte.Come stupire gli ospiti d'oggi, dopo che si sono visti superyacht con corridoi tappezzati in coccodrillo e così grandi da non riuscire a entrare in alcun porto turistico?Misurare il proprio status con la lunghezza dello scafo non ha più senso, ed è altrettanto passé la gara a riempire la propria barca con lussi che strillano new money, per esempio il bagno rivestito di cuoio monogrammato Louis Vuitton su Candyscape dei fratelli Nick e Christian Candy. È arrivato dunque il momento del concept yacht, ovvero dei panfili come Sea Force One del misterioso armatore che si veste come un corsaro e si fa chiamare Captain Magic.«L'idea nasce da un'ispirazione contrastante: unire il mondo dei pirati a quello della disciplina militare, che poi è un contrasto che troviamo anche in natura con lo yin e lo yang», spiega il proprietario, un giovane italiano che ha fatto fortuna nell'alta finanza londinese e che preferisce rimanere anonimo. Pensa che chi affitta la barca possa calarsi a sua volta nei panni del fantomatico Captain Magic. Partire per una crociera sul Sea Force One - il nome è ispirato all'aereo presidenziale americano Air Force One, ecco il riferimento al mondo militare - significa infatti fare una vacanza-gioco: l'Admiral 54 appare come un incrocio tra una galleria d'arte e un antro dove rifugiarsi per fantasticare un'avventura in stile Nautilus-rock.Molte e di grande impatto sono le opere d'arte disseminate sui tre ponti, tra sculture, quadri, installazioni luminose (l'armatore è un appassionato di cromoterapia) e oggetti stravaganti progettati dallo stesso Captain Magic: per esempio il grande, comodissimo divano-amaca in velluto di seta a effetto ermellino; il coffee table che funge da teca per una scultura di Kiki Smith; gli ingegnosi sgabelli da colazione veloce che si trasformano in comode poltroncine da cena.La maggior parte dell'area abitabile è immersa in una penombra da night club e in un'atmosfera "designer punk" il cui tema ricorrente è quello del teschio, che in questo contesto tutto musica&video fa molto più Alexander McQueen o Damien Hirst che simbolo dei pirati. Il ponte superiore, con la zona pranzo, il bar, la postazione dj e l'area per ballare, è invece inondato di luce naturale. Qui la tavolozza esilia il grigio-nero dei due livelli sottostanti e si fa bianca con accenti di colori sgargianti provenienti da un'opera di Giovanni Lombardini che piacerebbe molto allo stilista inglese Paul Smith.«Gli spazi sono relativamente minimal perché devono essere riempiti con le emozioni di chi ci entra. Sembra una barca aggressiva, ma è molto più introspettiva di quanto non si pensi» commenta l'armatore mentre ci guida alla scoperta delle elegantissime cabine per gli ospiti, chiamate con nomi evocativi come Cubist, Earth, Jet-lag e Treasure e che sembrano teletrasportare in un hotel cinque stelle di New York. Introspettiva? «Sì, piuttosto che basarmi su un'ispirazione esterna, ho messo a confronto sensazioni che avevo dentro», spiega Captain Magic, il quale rivela poi di aver cominciato a immaginare il suo yacht già da bambino e di non aver mai letto Salgari o Verne.Il progetto è stato elaborato con l'aiuto del designer Luca Dini «in tempi non sospetti, cioè prima che uscisse il film Pirati dei Caraibi», sulla base di alcune riflessioni dell'armatore e del suo rapporto con il mare: «Adoro la sensazione del distacco dalla terra, trovo che galleggiare sia molto rilassante se la barca ti trasmette stabilità e sicurezza, mentre la crociera diventa una sfida se le condizioni del mare non sono buone; allora devi viverlo come un mezzo che è tuo alleato, ma anche tuo nemico. Proprio come accade nella vita - continua Captain Magic -: se non ci fossero i nemici non cresceresti, non ti reinventeresti. Il mare si reinventa sempre, è energia, non stagna».Anche Sea Force One è un work in progress: si vede che è stato molto divertente costruirlo e che il gioco continua con l'avvicendamento delle opere d'arte e il perfezionamento di ogni dettaglio del design. Come dice Captain Magic, seduto in una poltrona barocca restaurata in stile Mtv (velluto nero e legno argentato), «l'evoluzione sta nello scoprire, nello spostare, nel sostituire».

( www.seaforceoneyacht.com/boat.html )

Feadship Harle

Recently honored with the Best Power 40m-65m award 2008 by the International Superyacht Society, the 44.65-meter (146’ 6”) Feadship Harle is a motoryacht of uncompromising beauty and grace. Built by Feadship/Royal Van Lent, this superb vessel completely validates the ideas behind the custom-series F45 Vantage concept.

The client did not have to wait years to own a Feadship and could benefit from a proven platform of excellence. At the same time, the personal choices made by Harle’s owner have resulted in a trophy-winning yacht that has already proven a highly successful charter boat. In this sense as in many others, Harle is the very definition of teamwork.
Harle was built for a first-time owner, one of the groups of potential clients that Feadship had in mind when developing the F45 concept. “Knowing that we had already addressed the technical and engineering parameters, Harle’s owner could focus on the aspects that he enjoys,” explains Feadship America President Francois van Well. “This allowed him to ensure that the interior décor and atmosphere, the layout and the use of space seamlessly match his intended use of the yacht, and that of high-end charter guests.”

Like her F45 predecessor Space, launched in 2007, Harle synthesizes all of Feadship’s expertise in design, construction, engineering, systems and materials. The hull, superstructure, bulkheads and exterior styling are set within the F45 platform. “The entire setup makes it very easy for clients, giving them the assurance that only Feadship quality can offer,” adds Van Well. “Harle’s owner desired a boat on which he could travel the world, relax, host parties, hold board meetings, and cruise with friends. He wanted all this in one yacht, and the F45 concept was developed precisely with this degree of flexibility in mind. It addresses the fact that many of today’s owners and their guests spend most of their time outdoors, as a less formal, holiday home philosophy becomes increasingly prevalent.”

That’s entertainmentWhile Harle validates the F45 concept, she is different from her predecessor Space (and the third F45, TV) in countless ways. This emphasizes the exceptional options for personalization within the custom-series approach. Technical sophistication is the name of the game on Harle, with large high definition LCD flatscreens plus HDMI inputs in all living areas. These team up with a sophisticated Bose surround sound audio-visual installation and Apple TV to offer a vast library of music, movies and games.
Should guests prefer to listen to or watch their own media, iPod docking stations are installed throughout the yacht. Harle also carries an unprecedented virtual gallery of high definition digital art, offering the choice to display at the touch of a finger some 8,000 masterpieces from 150 artists such as Van Gogh, Matisse, Picasso and Monet. The IT setup is equally high-end, with a comprehensive WiFi network that offers full broadband connectivity. There are dozens of strategically placed power-over-Ethernet jacks and a state-of-the-art Cisco VoIP system.
All in all it is clear that Harle’s owner has embraced the way the F45 concept offers a world of comfort and convenience. “I love the meticulously considered ideas such as the way the multipurpose bridge deck lounge morphs into so many different spaces,” he says. “One day we can hold a dockside party for 150 guests, the next morning I might chair a business meeting in the same space, which later on equally could be transformed into a lounging area to unwind with friends.”

“Overall, Harle is a very comfortable holiday home. Relaxing in the Jacuzzi, taking in the 360-degree seascape while cruising in beautiful spots such as the British Virgin Islands, you feel like you are sitting on top of the world. The open spaces and large windows reflect my lifestyle and taste, and Harle is a extraordinary place on which to relax or entertain. Thanks to the fact that guests have their suites in such prime locations, with the same views as the lounge, they often retreat there to watch a movie, listen to some music or read a book. And then we all come back together as a group and you can see what an incredibly smart set-up this is.”
Interior styleThe F45 concept offers a choice between four highly distinctive interior styles: Monaco (informal French), Milano (modern), Nautical (traditional) and Miami (classic art deco). Harle’s owner opted for the latter look, with light wood panels in bird’s eye maple and dark mahogany divisions clearly defining the onboard spaces.
Created by Sinot, the interior deploys architectural shapes with elements of symmetry and order that further emphasize the rich and colorful detailing, leathers and marbles. Highly contrasting materials and an austere style convey a sense of clarity. Curved shapes and filleted edges enclose the interior, giving Harle a charismatic and friendly feel. The smart yet informal atmosphere is typified by the main deck lounge, which meets the criteria of the owner that people should not feel embarrassed to enter in their swimming attire. One open area of inviting comfort, the nearly full height windows and lowered main deck bulwark allow for great vistas even when seated.

Bathed in light, the omission of the traditional separate dining room liberates space for casual relaxation. Meals are usually served on the sun deck or bridge deck, with a flexible table set-up in the bridge deck lounge on the odd occasion that the weather is inclement. The main deck lounge has a large curved sofa forward for watching TV or relaxing with a good book, while the elegant bar aft is the ideal spot for a sundowner or residing with those playing on the adjacent card table. More drinks and food can be served from the pantry forward of the lounge, and there is also a day head located in the lobby.

Next up forward on the main deck are four surprisingly spacious guest staterooms, each with private bathroom. While the owner’s stateroom normally enjoys the premier position on the main deck, on boats under 50 meters their guests are almost always housed on the lower deck. One of the most exciting aspects of Harle’s layout is that the four guest staterooms are also on the main deck, with great views via floor-to-ceiling windows.

The full-beam owner’s stateroom has an exceptionally high central ceiling, that reaches up to 3.20 meters, and the effect is magnified by a long skylight that makes the room seem even taller. Extending from the bedroom to the bath, this sensational four-by-two-meter glass skylight offers natural light during the day and a wonderful chance to gaze at the moon and stars at night. Privacy is assured when crew members are walking across the foredeck thanks to a window treatment that offers a translucent screen or complete black-out.

While the main deck offers contrasting options for private pleasures, the bridge deck lounge and patio is very much the social heart of Harle. This is thanks to an inventive system of sliding doors and windows, which offers an unparalleled choice of indoor-out options. Here we see clearly the benefits of having an air-conditioning system in the ceiling, which removes the need for vista-blocking side cabinets. The panoramic windows facilitate a true outside-in dining or lounging experience.

The central part of the ceiling is raised to provide optimum spatial perception. On both sides of the lounge, covering the complete height above the bulwark, the windows slide completely forward and expose at least eighty percent of the floor-to-ceiling height up to the open air. The teak floor in the lounge seamlessly blends out onto the aft deck to ensure visual unity as well as functionally fusing the two spaces into one large area. Open up the glass bi-fold doors and the entire area is transformed into an al fresco paradise.

Moving into the engine room and technical zone, it is instantly apparent that, like every Feadship, Harle benefits from an emphasis on mechanical excellence. All the machinery is easily accessible for service and - from pipe runs to pump placement - the entire layout has been thought through to the finest degree. Harle complies with the Lloyd’s environmental protection regulations. Both grey and black water treatment are provided on board, with a large black water holding tank for zero discharge areas.

Music speakers blanket the sundeck for up tempo entertaining or easy listening. A large high def TV screen offers the option of viewing sports, shows or movies in casual comfort, and a stylish, full-size awning can be erected across the aft deck. Finally, the sun deck’s skylight lets daylight into the halls around the central stairway, ensuring that natural sunlight floods the inner parts of this quite superlative yacht.

( www.feadship.nl )

OCEANCO Vibrant Curiosity

OceAnco Launches 85.47-meter "Vibrant Curiosity"

Recently, OceAnco shipyards in Alblasserdam, Netherlands launched the massive 85.47-meter project under the build name "Y-704". Y-704 is a derivative of the Y-700 series that started with "Amevi" (Y701) and continued with "Alfa Nero" (Y702), "Anastasia" (Y703) and now the newly launched Y704. The name of Y704 is "Vibrant Curiosity".The near 85.50-meter vessel is sleek in design and spreading her space throughout 5 decks. Her design is one that has been done by Nuvolari and Lenard who have worked on two of the previous new generation yachts to roll out of the halls of OceAnco, namely Amevi and Alfa Nero.One of the interesting features about Vibrant Curiosity is the strake of glass that penetrates three of the external amidship decks. This makes for a striking and unique design feature that only Vibrant Curiosity will have for the moment. Another feature that is interesting is the conception of the radar mast. After she rolled out of the construction hall, the mast was then lifted in place atop her massive sun-deck. According to the three-dimensional renderings located on the OceAnco website, the mast should be wrapped in three bands of tubular structure that will create continuity of the atrium glass feature. Another feature that is worthy of mention is the folding passerelle-gangway, located in the transom door. This is also a unique feature that is sure to be replicated on future yachts.The interior of this yacht was designed also by Nuvolari and Lenard and accommodations feature 1 master stateroom, 1 VIP stateroom, 3 double VIP staterooms and 2 double guest cabins. At her widest point she is 46.59-feet. For power, VB has 2 MTU 4,680 HP engines that will give her an anticipated top speed of 18.5 knots. At cruising speeds, Vibrant Curiosity is expected to have a phenomenal range of over 5,000 NM. This is possible with 284,500 LT in the tank. Vibrant Curiosity has been launched to be finished and delivered to her owner in the next few months. She was last seen hitching a ride on a pontoon/barge with her newly fitted mast. For more information:OceAnco Shipyards,Zuiderstek 40,2952 AZ Alblasserdam, P.O Box 20,2950 AA Alblasserdam, The NetherlandsT: +31 78 699 5399

( www.oceancoyacht.com )

Tankoa Yachts Model S65-11

Tankoa Yachts S.p.A. has been launched on the market as leader in the luxury pleasure yacht sector for the manufacturing of large sized vessels (from 50 to 75 metres). Its creations are a reference point in terms of style, reliability, guarantee and prestige, achieved through the high degree of specific experience gained by its staff and contractors, who represent the utmost expression of “Made in Italy”.
Ultimately, the Company will have an establishment of approximately 50 internal members of staff and over 300 contractors at its production site in Genova Sestri Ponente. Tankoa Yachts S.p.A. aims to distinguish itself on the market, and to stand out among its domestic and international competitors, by privileging the high quality and innovation of its technology and design.
Beyond its start-up already well under way, the Company is focusing on the building of two 65 metre yachts designed by the renowned Prof. V. Ruggiero’s Marine Engineering Studio in Genoa, while their exterior is by the internationally distinguished Francesco Paszkowski’s Studio in Florence.
Tankoa Yachts offers its service also for mega yachts major repair and/or refitting, since a new self-submersible barge with a 3.000 ton load capacity will soon be available for dry-docking and launching.

Model S65-11 - Technical specifications

Main characteristics
Hull type:
Twin propeller Motor Yacht
Classification:
Dual Class RINA/Lloyd's (MCA LYC2)
Hull material:
High tensile steel
Superstructures:
Aluminium alloy
Project Engineer:
Ruggiero S.r.l. (Genoa)
Exterior Designer:
Francesco Paszkowski Design S.r.l. (Florence)
Dimensions
Overall length:
65m (215 feet)
Overall beam:
11.60m (36,16 feet)
Draft:
3.30m (10,56 feet)
Full displacement:
˜ 1.200 t
Gross tonnage:
˜ 1.300 GT
Technical details::
Maximum speed at half load:
16.5 knots
Range at 12.5 knots:
> 5.000 n.m.
Fuel:
˜ 160.000 l
Fresh water:
˜ 37.000 l
Propulsion System::
Main engines:
2 x CAT 3516B DITA
Maximum power:
2 x 1.825 kW [2 x 2.480 CV]
Propellers:
fixed pitch propeller
Generators:
Northern Lights, 2 x 230 kW + 1 x 155 kW + Emergency generator
Bowthruster:
VT Naiad, electric drive, 200 kW
Stabilizing system:
VT Naiad, 4 fins, at anchor
Tenders and sports equipment:
Tenders and sports equipment are Owner’s supply. The design criteria is to house the following tenders and jet-skis:
Main tender:
7,20 m
Secondary tender:
7,20 m
Crew tender:
4,20 m
Solas tender

Deliveries
2011 C101 S65-11
2012 C102 S65-12

( www.tankoa.it )

Feadship Predator

Arguably one of the most talked-about megayachts to debut this year, the nearly 73-meter (240-foot) Predator is unlike anything to ever emerge from Feadship's Royal De Vries shipyard. Not only is she the first Feadship with an axe bow, but she also has the tallest engine room (nearly 14 feet in spots, and equipped with four powerplants, no less), the longest uninterrupted interior views, and the deepest draft (just over 12 feet). She even has two custom tenders, one of which is in the photo above and mimics her lines. This tender was designed by a clever employee of De Voogt Naval Architects, which created the axe bow for the mothership. In sum, Predator is an interesting mix of high tech and aesthetics.
Take the axe bow, for example. Besides lending Predator a sleek and speedy air, it's designed for motion comfort and to sustain speeds in rough seas. And clearly it works: Capt. Greg Drewes, a 30-year veteran of running all sorts of craft, including four Feadships, says, "The yacht handles better than any I've ever sailed." He and the crew have even encountered five-meter (16-foot) seas, "and Predator throws no bow wake." He goes on to add, "There is no pounding, and in smaller seas up to four meters, she is as smooth as a flat sea. The lack of vertical movement makes Predator amazingly comfortable. There is no splash, no rise, and no fall." The yacht is capable of 28 knots and higher with all four MTU engines kicking in, a total of more than 23,000 hp.
As for the rest of her aesthetics, Predator features extensive use of Karelian birch, a light-tone wood, at the request of the owner. Bannenberg Designs decided to additionally employ accents of Macassar ebony and Zebrano, both lending darker contrasts. All of the woods appear in the split-level owner's stateroom and the six (yes, just six) guest staterooms as well as common gathering areas like the main saloon and bridge-deck lounge. Another highlight of the owner's suite: a hydraulically opening skylight directly above the bed, featuring concentric panels and mirrored by an elliptical design in the carpet below.

SPECIFICATIONS

BuilderFeadship – Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw
Type Twin screw motor yacht, steel hull and aluminum superstructure
Length Overall72.80m / 238’10”
Beam max.11.40m / 37’11”
Draft (loaded)3.70m / 12’2”
Fuel capacity183,000 l / 48,340 US Gallons
Fresh water capacity38,600 l / 10,200 US GallonsNaval
Architect De Voogt Naval Architects
Exterior styling De Voogt Naval Architects
Interior design Bannenberg Designs Ltd.
Main engines 4x MTU 16V 595 TE90, 4320 kW / 5793 bhp
Propellers Rolls Royce Controllable pitch propellers
Propeller shaft Rolls RoyceReduction gears
RenkStabilizers 2 pairs of Quantum Non-retractable zero-speed stabilizers
Max. speed appr.25+ knots
Range Transatlantic
ClassificationLloyd’s 100 A1, SSC, Yacht(P), HSC, Mono, G6, +LMC, UMS, SCM, IWS and MCA
Air conditioning Heinen & Hopman
Entertainment system Van Berge Henegouwen
Generators1x Caterpillar C9/ 200 ekW @ 1500 rpm2x Caterpillar C18 / 280 ekW @ 1500 rpm
Main electric system400/230 VAC/50 Hz
Shore connection400/230 VAC/50 Hz/2x125 kVA
Accommodation
Owner Stateroom with sitting room and TV room, double dressing room with large bathroom
Guests Two double staterooms
Crew Nine double cabins, double captain’s cabin
Watersports 2x custom tender, 2x waverider, 1x custom jetski, dive equipment
Interior Owner’s and guests areas in Karelian Birch, Macasar ebony andZebrano. Custom furniture and carpets.

( www.feadship.nl )

Baia One Hundred

On last November 15th in the beautiful context of Naples, the CEO Antonio Capasso and Roy Capasso marketing director of Cantieri di Baia showed to an exclusive parterre of international customers and media the newest Baia ONE HUNDRED. This superyacht will be come the new flagship of the just considerable fleet: a maxi open of 31 meters of length and 7,34 of beam. The boat is a feather in Baia’ s cap and also for all Neapolitan nautical industry. In fact this is the first super yacht built in Campania by a Neapolitan shipyard. Cantieri di Baia is very proud to invest in one’s territory carrying out a total quality product completely made in Naples with a wallet for 24 millions of euro and in according with this policy Cantieri di Baia decided to show the boat for the first time in own territory. This project was conceived to show the evolution of Baia’ s classical line, traditionally characterized by fast “Open Cruiser” models that combined a strong sports nature with internal and external layouts made to guarantee top comfort. The keel still features its peculiar shapes that favor propulsion with surface propellers coupled to Arneson Drive systems, whilst maintaining easy handling and efficient performance even in rough sea. The principle behind this open yacht, totally living and accessible, with no boundaries between the stern and the bow, has been extremely pushed in this project signed by Carlo Galeazzi for the design, Alberto Ascenzi for the engineering and Cantieri di Baia for the concept. ONE-HUNDRED has a main deck, which is completely free and accessible: transit from stern to bow is direct. The doors on all four sides of the deckhouse (including the stern) make this area seem even more spacious also thanks to the broad windows. The brightness is another plus of this project, thanks to the windows on the hull and the deck house structure, covered by a crystal surface, in complete harmony with the open yacht concept. The very slim windshield, frequent solution of Baia’s range, leaves much more spaces at the bow to create a dining/living area . At stern as well there’s a wide second living area nearly covered by the hard top equipped with spacious sofas, a lot of seats, a dining table and a central mobile with a large flat screen television. Forward we find three comfortable seats for the pilot and the two co - pilot. The captain gets a very comprehensive helm with excellent all - round visibility. Astern is obtained a big crew space with two double cabin and two berths with private bath nearly the galley set up for big dinners. forward there is the owner’s suite full beam , the two guest cabins and one vip cabin every each one with a private bath en suite, ça va sans dire. In order to guarantee high performance to 80 t of displacement have been foreseen 2 x MTU engine 2430 Hp with Arneson drive transmission, and with the optional engine 3 x MTU engine 2430 Hp with Arneson drive as well. It’ s also possible having 2 engine MTU 12v 4000m93 3510 hp. The top speed is of 50 knots.

Open Sesame

The concept of indoor/outdoor yachting takes a large step forward with the Baia One-Hundred. First, the bow and stern connect via large side walkways to provide unfettered access to the dual lavish al fresco spaces. The living/dining area forward was made possible by the use of an extremely slender windshield that resulted in the well utilized extra space. Then to complete the yacht’s transformation the interior spaces can be opened to the bow via an inventive aperture. The salon connects to the aft deck with a clever foldaway door for virtually limitless access to the main deck. The innovations aren’t only above the waterline. The well-engineered keel is crafted for surface propulsion mated with Arneson drives for a top-notch rough water ride. The hefty displacement was combined with a small keel for a yacht that grips the water, allowing for the use of a slightly flatter bottom, which results in more interior volume. These enhancements also lead to less resistance and better performance over 35 knots.

Specifications: LOA: 101ft / 31m

Beam, max: 24ft / 7.34m Draft 3.94ft / 1.2m

Displacement: 176,367lbs. / 80.00t

Fuel: 2220gal / 8500l

Power: 2 x MTU 16V 2000 M93 2430 Cv X 2 or 2 x MTU 16V 2000 M93 2430 Cv X 3

Top Speed: 48 knots, with MTU Cv X 3s

Cruising Speed: 44 knots with MTU Cv X 3s

Naval Architecture: Carlo Galeazzi

Engineering: Alberto Ascenzi

( http://www.baiayacht.it/ )

WALLY SAUDADE

Saudade made her first appearance at the Monaco Yacht Show, where she was one of the stars.The new 148-foot (45-meter) sloop is the largest Wally built so far, and is a traditional blue-water yet high performance mega yacht, developed from the hull lines of the breakthrough Esense.
The medium-light displacement (150 tons – 308,647 lbs) combined with the lifting keel (from 4.20 to 6.20 meters - 13’ 9” to 20’ 4”) produces a fast yacht with large volumes and full equipments for extensive round the world cruising.
The sail plan includes the 110 per cent jib trimmed through Magic Trims, while the rigging is in PBO. The furling boom simplifies the handling of the big mainsail. The long-distance equipment includes very large water tanks for a capacity of 3,000 l – 793 US gal on each side of the yacht, that can be used as water ballast to further increase the performance.
The deck is characterised by the low and aggressive pilothouse, and a rigid removable bimini is developed as an extension of the deck house.The wide cockpit door giving access to the main saloon enhances the inside-outside living concept typical of Wally, while flooding the interiors with natural light along with the large windows of the deckhouse.The interior layout provides for the guest quarter aft with the master suite, the master office, and two double guest cabins, for the raised saloon amidships with 360 degree view, and for the crew quarter and service area forward. The simple yet stylish interior decoration follows the owner’s brief to have a homey and comfortable feeling.
The Wally Research & Development conducted an extensive study on the sound and vibration insulation of the large engine room to obtain a very low noise and vibration levels, only 48 decibel in the main salon and the guest cabins.Two tenders can be stored onboard Saudade: one forward in the recessed garage, and one aft in the stern.

( www.wally.com)

Oceanco Dilbar

On last 30 January "Dilbar", a 66' motor yacht designed in conjunction with the Interior Designer Alberto Pinto, was launched at the Dutch Oceanco yard. "Dilbar", built to the strict Lloyd's and MCA Registers' requirements, has steel hull and aluminium superstructures recalling the Dutch yard's classic style, while interior by Alberto Pinto is intentional modern, sporty - designed and features comfortable accommodation for 14 guests and 22 crew members. The guests have huge and well - lighted areas either on the main deck or on the lower one while the crew's quarter runs along the lower deck. On board there are two owner's suites, a Vip cabin, two single cabins and two double cabins for guests. The crew's quarter features a captain's cabin, an engineer's cabin, eight double cabins and a cabin with four berths. As far as the safety is concerned "Dilbar" was built not only to accord with the strict Rules of the two international Registers mentioned above, but also to feature a giant garage for three tenders plus a stowage area on the main deck right made for two MCA lifeboats. According to what the Dutch yard has officially declared, the standard engines provide a maximum speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed that allows cruising range making for long crossing in full comfort and safety; all this is enough adequate to suit the vessel's potential. With regard to the layout, this is modern - designed with sharp but at the same time harmonious lines in which wide and fine - lined windows give the whole a pleasant and original look.

For further information please contact: Oceanco, Gildo Pastor Center; MC - 98000 Monaco, 7-Rue du Gabian; phone number: +377 93 100281; fax: +377 92056599; web site: www.oceancoyacht.com; e-mail: oceanco@oceanco.mc.

TECHNICAL DATALength Overall: 66.01 mMaximum beam: 12.12 mEngines: 2ž3.017hp Deutz SBV type 12M628Maximum speed: 16 knots

Accommodations: 2 Owner’s suites, 1 double VIP cabin, 2 twin Guest cabins and 2 double Guest cabins, 1 Captain’s cabin, 1 Engineer’s cabin, 8 twin cabins and 1 quartet cabinConstruction: Steel hull and aluminium superstructureEnginesz: Twin Deutz SBV 12M628 2250kw at 900rpmNaval Architect: OceAncoExterior Design: OceAncoInterior Design: Alberto PintoDelivery: April 2005

( http://www.oceancoyacht.com/ )

Amels 225' LADY ANNE

This dramatic yacht is a fine example of how "spiritual accord" among a designer, furniture experts, the shipyard, and the clients can create a classic home afloat that is also a glowing reference to fine-art history.
But this bulbous-bowed masterpiece is also equipped for world cruising with total environmental protection in mind, including a zero-discharge cooling system and saltwater-fed sanitary system, refrigeration, and air-conditioning to meet IMO 2007 emissions standards.

http://www.amels-holland.com/editor/assets/artikelen/Amels_LADYANNE_BoatInternational_English.pdf

Feadship Anna

Motoryacht Anna is the largest yacht in terms of volume ever built by the Koninklijke De Vries yard in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands.
After her initial private launch in Aalsmeer in January, Anna was moved to Feadship’s facility in Makkum for finishing. At the time only limited information was released so that the De Vries team in Makkum could ensure that this elegant lady was properly dressed. Now that this process has been completed, Feadship is delighted to present Anna to her expectant public.

Technical specifications
Builder: Feadship – Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw
Type: Twin screw motor yacht, steel hull and aluminum superstructure
Length overall: 67.00 m 219’10”
Beam overall: 13.10 m 43’0”
Draft (half loaded): 3.40 m 11’2”
Fuel capacity: 167,000 l 42,500 US Gallon
Fresh water capacity: 33,200 l 7,900 US Gallon
Water makers: HEM 40,000 liters per day
Exterior Design: Michael Leach Design
Naval Architect: De Voogt Naval Architects
Interior design: Michael Leach Design
Owner’s Project Manager: Julien Jouault
Captain: Giles Cope
Propulsion
Main engines: 2x Caterpillar 3516B, 2x 2000kW @ 1600 rpm
Propellers: Van Voorden
Propeller shafts: Akerboom
Reduction gears: Reintjes
Stabilizers: Quantum
Max. speed: 17 knots
Range (@ 12 knots): 6,500 NM
Classification: Lloyd’s ✠100 A1, SSC, Yacht (P), Mono, G6, LMC, SCM, UMS,
MCA
Air conditioning: Heinen & Hopman
Entertainment system: ANT
Electric system
Generators: Pon Power 1x C9 (200 kW), 2x C18 (275 kW)
Emergency generator: Pon Power (85 kW)
Main electric system: 400/230 VAC/50 cy
Shore connection: 400/230 VAC/50 cy/250 kVA

Accommodation
Owner: Large sumptuous stateroom with own vista lounge
Crew: Eighteen in nine cabins
Guests: One VIP cabin, four guest cabins with additional Pullman berths
and one staff cabin
Tender(s): 1x 28” Vikal limo, 1x 28” Vikal open tender, 1x 15” RIB,
1x MOB boat
(Water)sports: 1x laser sailboat, 2x large wave runners, 1x jet ski, 2x starboard
windsurf boards
Special items: Slide out bathing platform with stairs aft deck
Side hull door for water toy changing
Side crew hull door
Helicopter landing platform with refueling
Telescopic foremast and foldaway navigation sidelights
Yacht D.P. system – Lutron controlled interior and exterior
lighting
Interior: Dining room with large opening sliding door and fold out balcony
Windbreaks on both main- and bridge deck
Hard slide-out sun awnings over aft main- and bridge deck
Full-size gymnasium with steam room on sundeck

( http://www.feadship.nl )

Codecasa Main

The latest jewell from boat builders Codecasa, in Viareggio, Tuscany, has been revealed. Called Main, it’s the latest yacht for Giorgio Armani - 65 metres long it’s a peculiar choice of military colours and will substitute the older “Mariù” at 51 metres, also made by Codecasa.
The new yacht took three years to build, and the external design was created by Armani and the designers from the boat builders. The famous stylist also created the interior, personally following the works with collaboration from Studio Ortelli, and its trusted architects. Main is an Armani megayacht through and through, with a courageous style.

Apparently for this floating villa, Armani wanted the militar green to stand out, ribelling against the classic white of luxury yachts. The interior has much natural light, filtered by Ventian blinds in birchwood. Furnishings are in a minimalist style with black, steel and teak colours and materials.
Main holds six guest cabins, a recreational space and eight cabins for crew. It’s equipped with two Caterpillars at 2482 hp, both reaching a maximum speed of seven knots.

( http://www.codecasayachts.com/ )

Silver

Espen Oeino designed Silver to meet specific performance and environmentally conscious goals of the vessel's owner. At 73.3 metres, her semi-displacement hull creates a highly efficient and stabile sailing platform. Powered by two 16V-4000 MTU engines, Silver effortlessly tops 25 knots and achieves transatlantic distances at 18 knots. The vessel's shallow draft provides for a highly responsive helm and allows the boat to explore areas off limits to nearly all other vessels in her class.Silver's slender lines and sleek profile depart from a ‘higher and wider’ trend in modern yacht design. The overall effect is an elegantly understated yet modern shape.

Interior styling is “Contemporary Italian” with extensive use of advanced lightweight materials. This very minimal and modern design creates gathering spaces that are warm, comfortable, and casually stylish – the perfect backdrop for entertaining and enjoying the company of family and friends.Built to SOLAS passenger ship Classification, Silver is engineered for safety and reliability. Her owners insist that a boat is to be sailed and all equipment has been selected to meet the most stringent operational demands.

Designer
Espen Oeino
Length overall
240.5 ft / 73.3 m
Waterline Length
113.8 ft / 34.7 m
Beam
32.8 ft / 10.0 m
Draft
8.2 ft / 2.5 m
Hull
Aluminium
Superstructure
Aluminium
Displacement
600 t
Engines
2x MTU 16V 4000 M71
Power
2465 kW at 2000 rpm
Range
4500nm at 18 knots
Fuel Capacity
110,000 L
Fresh water
30,000 L
Berths
18 Guest / 16 Crew
Classification
Lloyds Maltese Cross 100A1, SSC Yacht (P) Mono G6 Maltese Cross LMC SOLAS up to 35 passengers

( www.hanseaticmarine.com )

SIGMA

It's an immense frustration that some of the most significant and advanced engineering feats on the planet are shrouded in secrecy and we can't all wonder at the design solutions employed. Such is the case with many mega-yachts - the US$200+ million toys of the mega-rich - and the spectacular Sigma mega-yacht designed by Phillipe Starck is a case in point. To be constructed by the elite Blohm + Voss ship-building facilities, the only details of the yacht available are the 118 metre length and the accompanying computer-generated illustration.
The Mega Yacht, going by the Blohm + Voss project name SIGMA, has been assigned the construction number 970 and will also be delivered in 2007. No-one knows who has commissioned the building, or the price, or any details of what lies under the distinctive profile.
The 118 m yacht will be constructed under the supervision of Blue Ocean Yacht Management under the lead of Neil Wade. As with any other yacht contract of Blohm + Voss, further details of the contract will be kept strictly confidential.
The interesting aspect about the design is its distinctive military-look and its similarity to the US Navy's upcoming US$100 billion stealth combat ship project code-named DD(X).
Gizmag has already covered one of the members of the DD(X) family in the littoral combat ship (LCS) and the larger DD(X) will be a multi-mission destroyer featuring advanced composite construction and some of the most advanced gun systems ever conceived for a ship.
There are two Advanced Gun Systems (AGSs) with 155mm bore that can fire an array of short- and long-range munitions, and an Advanced Vertical Launch System (AVLS) with 80 cells. The 80 cells will include any mixture of Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles, Standard Missiles (SM2-MR), Evolved Seasparrow Missiles, and Vertical Launch Anti-Submarine Rockets to counter any threat from under the water through to over the horizon.
We seriously doubt that Phillipe Starck has included any of the above in his design - the standard fare for a super-yacht includes swimming pools, helicopter landing facilities and spectacular lounges where guests can enjoy the spectacular views. As with George W Bush's new Cadillac One, we can only guess at what's contained, or what trickery might be employed to offer the spectacular views given that the SIGMA doesn't exactly have a lot of windows. Mega-wealthy people who build US$200 million yachts usually do have a significant entourage but the interesting aspect is that no names have even been rumoured to be associated with the yacht.
Secrecy seems to be one of those things that surrounds most megayachts. The world's largest superyacht is owned by Oracle Software founder and sailing enthusiast Larry Ellison. "Rising Sun" is 138 metres long and not much more is known than that - anybody who knows anything about it has been required to sign a confidentialty agreement.
It was apparently made larger than its original 120 metre length so it would be bigger than Microsoft founder Paul Allen's superyacht "Octopus". Allen might not care that much - Octopus is the second largest superyacht in America and he also owns the fourth largest (Tatoosh) and the 17th largest (Meduse) according to this excellent article at Powerandmotoryacht.com entitled "America's 100 largest yachts."

( www.blohmvoss.com/ )

Baglietto B17

Launched in September 2007 B-17 was built to very high specification for her exigent current owner. She is fully MCA compliant and features a unique layout with 2 identical full beam master cabins and 2 twins. On the vast sun deck, large sun beds, a Jacuzzi, dining table and bar create a beach club atmosphere. Interior styling includes wide wenge floorboards and bleached teak paneling. The next available delivery for a 34m Baglietto is late 2010. This is an amazing opportunity to take immediate delivery of a brand new yacht with over half a million Euro worth of extras. The yacht has not been yet registered thus leaving all the options open for her new owner.

(http://www.baglietto.com/)

CRN GiVi

Eleganza, lusso, ma soprattutto benessere a bordo: sono queste le pietre angolari di ogni nuovo progetto dei cantieri Crn di Ancona, in particolare dopo aver varato il M/Y GiVi, un superyacht che ha fatto molto parlare di sé per la particolare cura che riserva all'armatore e ai suoi ospiti.Questa splendida nave da diporto, lunga 60 metri, è la realizzazione numero 120 dal cantiere anconetano e si distingue non solo per le dotazioni interne, ma anche per caratteristiche prettamente nautiche: 10 mila miglia di autonomia, tante per attraverso l'Atlantico e far ritorno, sono da sé la "spia" di tutta una serie di accorgimenti che consentono di sfruttare questo yacht per lunghissimi periodi in totale indipendenza da terra. Sviluppato dallo studio interno di engineering del cantiere con la collaborazione dello Studio Zuccon International, questo progetto mostra linee esterne eleganti con volumi molto grandi, che consentono di realizzare ambienti di dimensioni molto ampie. All'interno prevale un gusto classico, salvo alcuni dettagli, confermato dagli arredi, made in Zago, che come la boiserie hanno tonalità calde del mogano che ben si appaiano ai parquet in rovere biondo. Seguendo le specifiche richieste dall'armatore, GiVi spicca per l'originalità dei "toys" e, a detta del progettista, per i criteri compositivi delle aree ricreative: grazie infatti a una netta separazione dei flussi di ospiti e dell'equipaggio, al quale è riservato l'intero ponte di sottocoperta, la privacy a bordo è assoluta. Nonostante gli ampi spazi per l'armatore e i suoi ospiti, che hanno cinque cabine vip con bagno in marmo e pavimenti alla genovese, su questa nave Crn si è dato molto spazio alle attività da svolgersi nelle aree comuni, in particolare nel ponte più alto dove il "soggiorno" è formato da un sistema di attività organizzato su quattro spazi dedicati a funzioni specifiche. Gli intrattenimenti più particolari sono organizzati in una Spa, con sala massaggi e bagno turco realizzati da Starpool e una palestra attrezzata da Technogym. Ma non solo: sul sundeck si trova una grande vasca Jacuzzi con cromoterapia, il massimo del romanticismo e del relax durante la navigazione notturna, e la "sala gioco" panoramica con vetrate tonde apribili.Nonostante la grande autonomia, non mancano le possibilità di pubbliche relazioni quando si è in porto, grazie a una super accessoriata cucina progettata da Ernesto Meda, che è come un grande laboratorio di altissimo livello, dalla capacità adeguata a realizzare banchetti per 70 persone.Un ultimo tocco di classe, che rimarca l'appartenenza al gruppo Ferretti, è nel garage di poppa, dove si trova un tender di assoluta eccezione: si tratta un Riva "shuttle", un prototipo da 9,5 metri che deriva dalla linea Sunriva.

SCHEDA TECNICAProgetto: CRN Engineering / Zuccon InternationalCostruttore: CRN, via E.Mattei 26, 60125 Ancona (An). Tel. +39 071 5011111; Fax +39 071 200008. Sito Web www.crn-yacht.com; E-Mail info@crn-yacht.comLunghezza f.t. m 60,00Larghezza: m 11,20Immersione: m 3,20Dislocamento a pieno carico: t 950Cabine passeggeri: n.1 suite amatoriale, n.5 Vip matrimoniali; n.2 doppieCabine equipaggio: n.11 doppieMotorizzazione: Caterpillar 3516B 2 x 2.450 hpVelocità massima: nodi 16,5Velocità di crociera: nodi 15Riserva carburante: litri 180.000Riserva acqua: litri 35.000Generatori: n.2 Genset Caterpillar da 200 kW ciascuno; n.2 Caterpillar da 80 kW di emergenzaClassificazione: LR 100-A1 - SSC - "Y", Mono, G6, LMC MCA Compliance.
Per ulteriori informazioni: CRN, via E. Mattei, 26; 60125 Ancona; tel. 071 5011111; fax 071 200008; sito web www.crn-yacht.com; e-mail info@crn-yacht.com.

LULWORTH

When trying to describe the majesty that is Lulworth, one tends to run out of superlatives. The dimensions of the rig are staggering, as is the meticulous attention to detail that defines this restoration. No effort has been spared to trace original material, or reproduce items with the greatest possible degree of authenticity. This project has rightly been called “The Restoration of the Century” but Lulworth is also more than that - she is the greatest surviving member of the big class; the largest Gaff Cutter in the world; has the longest wooden boom in the world; has the most original and authentic interior of any large Classic; she is the ultimate in which to take part in the Classic regattas circuit; she is, within limits, a comfortable cruising yacht; she is supremely beautiful. Anyone considering the purchase of a large vintage yacht must give consideration to Lulworth.
Length:
46.30 metres / 151 feet 10 inches

Type:
Sail

Beam:
6.60 metres / 21 feet 7 inches

Draft:
5.50 metres / 18 feet 0 inches
Year Built:
1920

Refitted:

Naval Architect:
Herbert White

Interior Designer:

Builder:
White Brothers, Southampton

Construction:
Wood

Classification:
Lloyds

MCA Compliant:
Yes
Cabins:
1 owner (2+1), 2 doubles, 1 single

Guests Sleeping:
8

Guests Cruising:


Crew:
8 cots

Recreation:
Nova Marine 520 with 80hp Yamaha 2006
Home Port:

Cruising Area Summer:
All

Cruising Area Winter:
All
Engines:
1 x 360hp Yanmar

Cruising speed:
7.5 knots

( http://www.lulworth.nl/ )

Ability

Abilità, intesa come capacità di regalare emozioni. La barca, soprattutto un certo tipo di barca come può essere appunto un superyacht, per l'armatore rappresenta probabilmente soprattutto questo: un oggetto in grado di suscitare, anche in lui che è così abituato ad avere tutto o quasi, sensazioni forti, di quelle che danno gioia.

Così, emozionati e felici - indubbiamente ne avevano ben donde - abbiamo visto l'armatore e la sua famiglia al momento del varo di questa loro nave di 54 metri, Ability, che ha toccato l'acqua lo scorso dicembre, ad Ancona, presso il cantiere CRN che l'ha costruita. Una nave d'acciaio con sovrastrutture in alluminio, che vista sullo scalo rendeva in maniera tangibile l'imponenza della sua costruzione ma che una volta scivolata in mare ha subito offerto un'immagine proporzionata e abbastanza integrata con gli stilemi utilizzati su altri recenti modelli del brand CRN. A firmare il progetto è il prolifico studio Zuccon International Project, a dir poco un affezionato partner del Gruppo Ferretti di cui CRN fa parte, al quale è stata affidata l'elaborazione di questo scafo in toto, esterni e interni, e dal quale proverranno anche i layout di altre due grandi barche costruite quest'anno da CRN: una gemella di Ability, quindi sempre di 54 metri, e l'altra più grande, "GiVi", di 60 metri, varata lo scorso luglio ad Ancona.
Per quel che riguarda il suo layout interno, questo superyacht si presenta con un main deck molto vasto, per buona parte impegnato dal salone a sua volta indubbiamente caratterizzato dalla presenza di un pianoforte a coda Steinway, che sta accanto all'area living, composta da divani scuri contrapposti fra loro, ma anche rispetto alle nuance chiare dei mobili, in radica di mirto, e tappezzerie. Sulla sinistra, c'è anche un barRadica scura con inserti in acero è stata invece utilizzata per il mobilio della sala da pranzo, che ha un tavolo ovale e posto per 12 ospiti. Verso prua, a sinistra si accede alla grande cucina con isola centrale, dove l'uso dell'acciaio non è solo funzionale, ridondante di accessori, appositamente progettata da Ernesto Meda con il supporto del cantiere. A dritta, invece, c'è una lobby personalizzata dal marmo bianco e nero dei pavimenti, dov'è impresso il logo della società armatrice, che conduce alla owner' area. Centrale rispetto alla lobby, un ascensore in cristallo, anch'esso personalizzato dallo stemma inciso, porta agli altri ponti coperti. La suite padronale, che è preceduta da uno studio, a dritta affaccia su una vera e propria terrazza suggestivamente aperta sul mare, che personalizza e rende esclusiva, anche in termini progettuali e costruttivi, l'intera area. L'arredamento è estremamente ricco: colpiscono le poltrone in coccodrillo, i cuscini in visone, volpe e lapin, ma anche gli inserti di pelle anticata sulle porte. Sulla sinistra una chaise longue firmata Philippe Stark arreda un'area relax interna. Ancora verso prua, sempre a tutto baglio, come la suite, c'è il bagno, anch'esso dominato da ricchi marmi bianchi e neri, che vede al centro una grande vasca che in pratica delimita due distinte aree, lui e lei, ognuna con servizi propri.
La zona notte ospiti è invece sul ponte inferiore. Quattro sono le cabine presenti, rispettivamente due con matrimoniale posizionato obliquo e due con letti separati, tutte dotate di relativo bagno e sempre molto ricche nell'allestimento. Verso prua il ponte, in un'area ben distinta e con accesso proprio, c'è la zona equipaggio, capace di ospitare 12 persone in sei cabine, vivibili e con bagno, una crew mess con relativa dinette, una lavanderia professionale e tanto spazio dedicato a stiva, con dry storage e cold room nel sottostante sub deck.
Una sesta cabina ospiti, una VIP, si trova invece sul ponte superiore, dove c'è anche la cabina del comandante, quest'ultima attigua alla sala radio e alla plancia di governo, dove non manca nulla in termini di accessoristica hi tec. Un divano a L con sedute in coccodrillo e cuoio arreda lo sky longue cui è dedicata l'area a poppavia del ponte. Una zona luminosissima della barca, di giorno, per le grandi vetrate, e di notte, quando lampade di Versace accendono ancora di riflessi l'acciaio presente nell'area. Fuori c'è una dinning area esterna ma protetta dal sovrastante sun deck, con tavolo ovale per 12 persone. Un'area all'aperto c'è anche a prua, dove divani ovali compongono una zona relax. Sempre a proposito di esterni, la barca offre un sun deck di dimensioni ragguardevoli, 130 mq di terrazza sul mare con zona pranzo, bar, piscina e a poppa un'area prendisole con cuscini e lettini, convertibile il piattaforma per l'atterraggio dell'elicottero.
Concludiamo la nostra visita a bordo di Ability con il beach deck presente all'estrema poppa dello scafo, una sorta di gran finale, vista l'originalità della soluzione e l'impatto che l'area offre agli ospiti. Anche in questo caso il concetto è quello della terrazza sul mare, realizzata sul ponte inferiore, con accesso dalla spiagetta e dal main deck. Una grande vetrata in cristallo, infatti, affaccia sul mare una vera e propria area benessere di 19 mq, con tanto di palestra, studiata con lo staff Technogym, sauna e bagno turco. Il tender, che è di m 6,80, è alloggiato in un hangar posto per madiere, a pruavia del beach deck, con apertura laterale, accessibile dalla sala macchine. Questa, completa di control room separata, ospita i due Caterpillar 3512B che spingono l'imbarcazione a una velocità di crociera di 14 nodi mentre la massima è di 15 nodi.

SCHEDA TECNICA

costruzione: CRN 119scafo: acciaiosovrastruttura: alluminiocarena: dislocante con bulbolunghezza f.t. m 54.20larghezza m 10,20immersione m 3,00dislocamento a pieno carico: t 730posti letto ospiti: 12posti letto equipaggio: 10riserva carburante: l 125.000 lt riserva acqua: l 24.000motorizzazione: 2 x 1.796 HP Cat 3512B (1340 Kw@1785rpm)generatori: 2 x 160 Kw Cat 380V 50Hzgeneratori d'emergenza: 1 x 60 Kw Cat 380V 50Hzvelocità massima: (a 1/2 carico) nodi15velocità di crociera: (@85% di potenza) nodi14autonomia a 12 nodi: mn 4200piattaforma elicottero adatta per macchine da 1500 kgarchitettura navale: CRN Engineeringprogetto esterni e interni: Zuccon International Projectclasse: LR X 100-A1 -SSC -"Y", MONO,G6, X LMC, UMS, MCA compliance

( http://www.crn-yacht.com/en/general_video.jsp?id=32&sez=Last%20Launched )

COMO

The 41m (134ft) motoryacht Como, was launched on 12th November 2006 at Alloy Yachts.The yacht commenced construction in March 2005.
Managing Director Tony Hambrook commented that the Dubois Naval Architect designed Como is the largest motoryacht built at Alloy Yachts. She has an 8.5m (27.9ft) beam, draft of 1.9m (6.2ft) and displaces 214 tonnes. The interior design is by Redman Whiteley Dixon.The main accommodation on the lower deck has two double guest cabins and two twin cabins, all with ensuites. The crew quarters have a double Captains cabin and two twin cabins all with ensuites. This area also includes the galley, crew mess and separate laundry.The engine room houses two Caterpillar C30 1550hp engines. Two Northern Lights 55kw generators are built-in together with one 55kw Mastervolt shore power converter. The 6.0m tender is stored in the lazarette and is launched through a watertight door on the port side. The 4.3m crew tender is stored on the foredeck with a davit for launching. A docking station is fitted on the starboard side of the aft cockpit. Como carries 36000 litres of fuel with a cruising speed of 16 knots and a sprint speed of 17.5 knots. Her range at 10 knots is 4000nm. There are two water makers each producing 4500 litres per day. The main deck has an aft cockpit and an alfresco dining area with a sliding sunscreen. Forward is the main saloon with bar aft and separate dining area with seating for up to 10 guests. Large wrap around windows provide expansive views.Ahead of the dining area and on a half level above the main deck is the bridge. A stairway leads from here up to the flybridge which can also be accessed from the aft cockpit. This expansive area includes a bar, barbecue and dining for up to twelve guests under a fixed sun awning. There is also extensive built in seating and a large sunpad.Forward of the guest lobby on the starboard side of the main deck is the owner’s lobby leading to the master cabin with large walk in wardrobe and two ensuites with central shower. On the port side of the master suite is a lounge area and owner’s study. The yacht has a Naiad stabiliser system plus bow and stern thrusters and the latest Alloy Yachts designed and built passerelle. Como is built to Lloyds classification and complies with the Large Yacht Code. She is flagged in the Cayman Islands.

( http://www.alloyyachts.com/ )

Mangusta 165 Salvaje

Ladies, gentlemen, brace yourselves, for what you are about to see is…impressive! A year ago, the company The Group was pleased to announce the launch of the Mangusta 165’ (50 meters) series, aka the largest Open yacht in the world. This yacht was about to break the record already held by Rodriguez Group with its Mangusta 130’ boat.The 165 model benefits from the size of a Custom yacht, meaning a 50 meters dimension, at a price of about € 20 million, combined with the "recurrence and profitability of a Semi-Custom", as the company itself states.

The 1st unit of this beauty was sold last year. Back then, The Group's official representatives said that its main objective was to deliver two Mangusta 165’ a year from 2009, resulting in about € 40 million additional sales. And judging by its amazing features, it won’t be that hard, after all.In addition, they also said that the over 50-meter steel Custom yacht or yachts, which are currently under negotiation, will naturally be added to this sales figure.

Now they report that the boat was displayed during an exceptional show of the European season, in the Salon Nautique in Cannes. Apparently, the Mangusta 165’ (50 meters) is still the largest Open yacht in the world. This means it is still towering over just about everything in the resplendent harbor.Too bad there’s not much info from the specification list. So, don't be surprised if the Greek moguls are going to queue for the EUR 20 million yacht, since this baby looks especially designed to be taken on the open sea. According to Gizmag: "Combining the recurrence and cost-effectiveness of a Semi-Custom, the Rodriguez Group hopes to deliver two Mangusta 165s a year from 2009". I bet they’re already making a list of customers. Anyone interested? Bill? Mr. Trump? Mr. Abramovich?

(http://www.rodriguezgroup.com/)

Mondomarine Tribù

The Tribù. Built by Mondomarine and Sydac, this 50-metre boat was designed to meet strict environmental standards (clean air and sea).
She will also be awarded the Green Star Trophy by Rina during the 2007 Monaco Yacht Show.
Naval architects Luca Dini and Massimo Vignelli provided the structural plans while Lissoni studios created the interior design.
Among the boat's specifications:5 guest cabins, 7 crew cabins; private gym in the owner's cabin.


http://www.mondomarine.it/media/english/yachts/18-eng.pdf

Alfa Nero

Alfa Nero is currently berthed in front of the Oceanco shipyard for final commissioning and is expected to be ready for delivery, after thorough river and sea trails, at the end of July 2007.
Offering accommodation for up to 16 guests in stunning Alberto Pinto surroundings and catered by 28 crew, she is one of the rare yachts to feature a very innovative pool fo nearly 7m/23ft long and 4m/13ft wide. This pool will certainly become one of the main focus points of the yacht as it can also be used as a helipad or a dance floor by using an advanced technological system, developed by Oceanco's team of highly experienced engineers, through whcih the bottom of the pool is lifted up to deck level.
Her delivery is scheduled for July 2007.

Limitless

Force Blue

The Royal Denship 206 Expedition yacht is designed by Ole Steen Knudsen, Denmark. The vessel is built of steel and the overwhelming interior is done by Ole Rune Design, Denmark.

The five decks encompassing five guest staterooms, a private owner's deck, and seven crew cabins are easily accessed by elevators. The yacht has been equipped with a LANTIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM for music and video including movies, Satellite TV, and access to the navigation displays such as the chart plotter and the radar screens.The Royal Denship 206 Expedition was delivered to an American client in June 2002.

Technical Specifications

Name:
Royal Denship 206 Expedition
Construction:
Steel
LOA:
63.23 m
Beam:
11.40 m
Draft:
3.20 m
Main Engines:
Two Caterpillar 3512B-DITA
Cruising Speed:
14 knots
Max Speed:
17 knots
Range@cruising speed:
6000 nautical miles
Naval Architect:
Ole Steen Knudsen
Interior Designer:
Ole Rune Design
Classification.
Lloyds & MCA
Launch Date:
June 2002

( http://www.royaldenship.dk/ )

http://www.royaldenship.dk/Files/Billeder/RoyalDenshipNews/corr_Force_Blue.pdf

Baglietto Nina J

Baglietto’s flagship Nina J blurs the lines between indoors and out, erasing all preconceived notions about yacht design and décor.

In terms of exterior and interior styling, boat builders tend to be a conservative bunch, and there are an awful lot of white, look-alike motor yachts with cherry joinery and beige interiors. Boat buyers’ tastes seem to be broadening, however, and every now and then a project comes along that breaks the mold and defies our expectations. Nina J, Baglietto’s 42.2-meter aluminum flagship launched last June, is one such project.

Experience accumulated during decades spent building race boats and wartime MAS-type torpedo boats allowed Baglietto to react quickly to market demand for fast, light alloy motor yachts in the 30-meter-plus range. The results have been notable yachts such as Blue Ice, Thunderball and Tatiana per Sempre. It comes as no surprise, then, that the inspiration behind Nina J was her immediate predecessor, an iridescent 41-meter, launched in 2004.
"The owner of Nina J saw that boat while it was still under construction and desired the same concept adapted to his own personal needs," explains Tommaso Spadolini, the man responsible for the exterior styling and naval architecture of both yachts. "Although the wide-body concept is basically the same, the two projects are still distinctive. Despite her extra deck, Nina J is a more streamlined yacht that appears to sit lower in the water." Combined with her gunmetal gray paint job, flush black windows and crimson waterline stripe, Nina J’s profile reflects the designer’s predilection for clean, essential lines, a taste he inherited from his father, Pierluigi Spadolini, creator of the popular Akhir range by Cantieri di Pisa.

"We see an increasing number of exotic shapes on the water nowadays," says Spadolini, "and I feel we have lost the simplicity of line that used to characterize all boats. That was what my father taught me, and his designs still have a contemporary edge 30 years later." In recognition of her innovative exterior styling, Nina J has been nominated for the Premio Compasso d’Oro (Golden Compass Award), one of Europe’s most prestigious prizes for work in industrial design. (Click image to enlarge)
Like her predecessor, Nina J is fitted with waterjets and twin MTU 16V4000 engines. Compared to propellers, waterjets produce higher speeds for the same horsepower. But most significantly, at speeds over 20 knots waterjets produce 50 percent less vibration and noise. Nina J is fitted with powerful KaMeWa S-series jets with a mixed-flow pump for maximum efficiency, a combination that provides a top speed of 32.5 knots and a cruising speed of 28 knots.
Having covered more than 3,000 miles cruising the Mediterranean this summer, Nina J’s captain believes this performance can be improved. "The yacht is basically a prototype, so the summer cruise served as an extended sea trial, and we’ve identified a few issues to be reviewed," he notes. For example, the tender weighs 1.3 tons and is housed in the garage on the foredeck. This has shifted the boat’s trim forward and, consequently, the waterjets are nearer the surface. By adjusting her trim aft, he believes Nina J can gain a couple of extra knots of speed.

If the exterior styling of Nina J catches your eye, the interior takes your breath away. Interior designer Ivana Porfiri was given the standard brief from the owner: He wanted an interior space that reflected his personal lifestyle. But Porfiri has always applied her own highly individual philosophy of design to each project, and there is nothing standard about the result.
"Life on board should reflect the owner’s life on land," Porfiri says. "The functions are much the same, but the context is very different. For one thing, you have to take advantage of the panorama and natural light, which are constantly changing. My challenge as a designer is to capture this changing environment so you always feel in contact with the world outside."
Nina J is entered from the aft deck through a bar area with graphite black, ardesia stone flooring and blue LED lighting glinting off silver grating. Porfiri says this is a deliberate transitional area, an entrance into another world. This lobby opens onto a full-beam salon with windows that run the length of the main deck. An LED monitor recessed into the salon floor dapples the room with light and colors from a video loop of undersea images.


"Because boats don’t have walls like a house, the structure itself determines the space," says Porfiri. "But as a designer I can influence that structure, and I’ve used the open space concept to create separate areas without partitions." Hence, a central staircase leading below is flanked to one side by the dining table and to the other by a relaxation area incorporating casual objects from the owner’s home life, including an antique travel trunk. "The dining table is placed to one side so that everyone has an uninterrupted view," continues Porfiri, "and when you look around you see air, water and light.…It’s like having your own private island."
But the most unusual feature in the salon is a vertical garden of living plants with the odd orchid growing here and there. This exercise in hydroponics—where all the nutrients required by the plants are contained in the water supply—is a technique Porfiri perfected after first experimenting with it aboard the 41-meter Baglietto Blue Ice and then researching the topic with French botanist Patrick Blanc. As a concession to overseas customs regulations, the panels making up the garden wall can be dismantled and stowed. On each side of the garden, pairs of glass doors leading forward incorporate liquid crystal technology that allows them to be changed from opaque to transparent, providing sight lines that run the length of the main deck. Aware of the need to integrate living space with technical systems as unobtrusively as possible, Porfiri has housed the AC fan coils in the windowsills.

The sole is sanded zebrano, an African hardwood also known as zingana. Because it is solid wood and not veneered substrate, the flooring gives off an extraordinarily soft tactile sensation, so much so that it feels almost like the leather underfoot on Blue Ice. Bulkheads, partitions and some built-in furnishings are treated with chalk-based plaster and are designed to be painted or periodically re-plastered, just like a home. The ceiling has a stressed metallic palladium finish on top of a red primer to reflect natural light during the day and artificial lighting at night. Polished stainless steel window frames are angled slightly downward to maximize light reflections off the water.
The owner’s suite continues this play on light and texture. "The closeness of surfaces on board a yacht mean we pay more attention to the tactile quality of materials," muses Porfiri. So the linen, cashmere, fur and suede bed coverings call out to be touched, while the quantity of light entering the huge overhead skylight and side windows can be controlled by roll-up shades to provide diffused lighting or complete blackout. Here, as throughout the yacht, a flat-screen TV is housed behind a tinted glass panel so that, in Porfiri’s words, "I don’t have to choose Sony, Phillips or Panasonic on the basis of the television frame!" Two side doors open to reveal telescopic platforms that provide the owner with his own seaview balconies.
Extra-clear glass, which has lower iron content than standard glass, is used in the bathrooms throughout the yacht to further reduce the separation of space. "Why should the bathroom be closed off? Washing is a ritual and a pleasure and should be celebrated, not segregated," says Porfiri. The bathtub and washbasin in the owner’s bathroom are made of rare, 150-year-old Japanese hinoky wood that gives off a delicate perfume when in contact with warm water. The result is an aromatherapy session every time you turn on the taps. "It comes from a forest near Kyoto and is the most expensive wood in the world," says Porfiri. "There are just two small Japanese companies dealing in it, but I tracked them down because we tend to forget what nature can provide and that we should work with it." A final personal touch to the bathroom is a 1952 Verner Panton plywood chair, one of several collectors’ pieces aboard the yacht.
Although far from the standard image of a boat interior, Porfiri emphasized certain structural features of the yacht, such as the curvature of the hull, in the guest accommodations and bathrooms. "It’s important to maintain the connection with the boat’s function," she explains. "This is first and foremost a marine environment."
The two identical double guest cabins have Pullman bunks with ingenious foldout ladders. The wardrobes function as a series of compartments that Porfiri likens to a Louis Vuitton travel trunk. Another innovative design solution is the VIP cabin aft, which converts from a full-beam cabin with his-and-hers baths, into two ensuite double cabins by sliding a screen out of the wardrobe. Furniture by Jan Jacobsen and Marcel Breuer fill the owner’s study on the flying-bridge deck. The outside is pulled into the study by way of a skylight, and by tongue-and-groove sanded teak flooring that matches the exterior decking. Outside, a long, sanded teak dining table folds along its length, and the entire dining area can be covered by an electrically operated awning in the roll bar.
Porfiri’s attention to detail is renowned, and her interiors are built to a tolerance of millimeters. Nothing is left to chance. She roams during the build, lux meter in hand, checking light levels and temperatures. Aboard Nina J she has created a container, a neutral space where the interplay of natural and artificial light and verdant plant life blur the distinction between interior and exterior. It is a space without apparent partitions, where form changes to suit function and personal objects reflect the owner’s individuality. It is a space that defines a new kind of interior aesthetic for a new kind of client.


Specifications:

Yacht Name:
Nina J
Yacht Year:
2005
Yacht Type:
Motor Yacht
Builder:
Cantieri Navali Baglietto
Interior Design:
Arch. Ivana Porfiri
Draft:
5' 2" (1.57m)
LOA (Actual length):
138' 5" (42.19m)
Displacement:
211 tons
Max Speed:
32 kts
Cruise Speed:
27 kts
Range:
600 nm
Beam:
26' 3" (8.00m)
Architecture:
Rodriquez Engineering Srl and Cantieri Navali Baglietto Technical Office
Hull Material:
Aluminum alloy
Superstructure Material:
Aluminum alloy
Exterior Design:
Arch. Tommaso Spadolini
Fuel Capacity:
9,510g (35,999.27L)
Water Capacity:
1,057g (4,001.18L)
Hydraulics
Motomar for deck equipment
Classification:
RINA
Engines:
2x MTU 16V4000 M90, 3,648 hp
Generators:
2x Kohler 80 EOZ, 80 kW
Air conditioning:
Condaria
Bow thruster:
American Bowthruster Trac Series 16”, 67 hp
Paint:
Awlgrip
Tenders:
Castoldi diesel waterjet 17’
Radar:
Furuno
Autopilot:
Plath
GPS:
Furuno
SSB:
Furuno
SatCom:
F 77 Thrane
Wind Instruments:
B&G

( www.baglietto.com )