Friday, March 31, 2006

Open Season



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


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

Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Tuesday, January 31, 2006

Phocea



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

Specification

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

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

Equipment

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

Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Ghost





Ghost is a very challenging, radical and different yacht. It is not something direct in line with the previous projects of the yard. Ghost is a lightweight high performance yacht, all within a stylish minimalist concept. This minimalist concept adds another dimension to the construction and the development of the various components of the yacht.
The Luca Brenta & Co. design group from Milan developed the design for this the 122 ft. sloop. Hull and deck construction are made out of carbon fibre.

This yacht will be used as a family cruiser; therefore the owner has very high demands on comfort but everything needs in accordance with the overall concept and style. The deck layout as well interior will be totally in line with the concept of the yacht.

The hull is currently fitted out at the yard. The yacht will have a 2004 delivery.


T e c h n i c a l

Type of ship : Sailing Yacht - sloop
Design : Luca Brenta & Co. Yacht Design
Interior Designer : Luca Brenta & Co. Yacht Design
Classification : DNV HULL Certificate
Length over all : 37.2 m (122ft)
Length waterline : 32.8 m (108 ft)
Beam : 7.45 m (24ft)
Draught : 4.8 m (16ft)
Displacement lightship : 110 mt
Ballast : 50 mt
Hull/Superstructure : Carbon fiber pre-preg S.E. 84
Spar : Southern Spars infurling boom,
46.60 m (153 ft.) above maindeck
Engine : Caterpillar 3196 C
Power : 366 kW@2300rpm
Gearbox : ZF 350 V
Propeller : Amartech. 90 EHWS
Generator : 1 x ONAN MARINE 35MCGCA - 35 kW
1 x ONAN MARINE 22.5MDKAF - 22.5 kW
Bow-& sternthruster : Folding thruster - Hydrosta 60 kW

Wednesday, November 02, 2005

Air






Name:Air
Loa: 90,00 m
Beam: 15,00 m
Builder: Lürssen Yachts
Exterior Designer: Tim Heywood
Interior Designer: Terence Disdale

Tim Heywood’s design is an accurate reflection and translation of the wishes of the owner, who from the outset made it very clear that he knew precisely what it was he was looking for in his new yacht. He was looking for a spacious yacht with sleek lines and well balanced proportions yet with large volumes. This has led to sweeping spaces, grand windows and therefore an immersion in light.

Another consequence of the design brief are the grandiose deck passages, even grander interior spaces and a virtually total separation of owner and crew areas. As an example, the mooring deck is located under the private forward facing owner’s deck, a yachting first.

One of the fundamental requests of the owner was for AIR to be a yacht that would be as clean and environmentally friendly as possible. Very low emissions, low vibrations and low sound levels were some of the demands that needed to be achieved. For this reason she is fitted with 8 diesel generators, which can supply the required power for both the hotel load as well as for propulsion. These engines are mounted in pairs on elastically mounted rafts in 4 separate rooms. The generated power is fed through the power management system to two electrical motors which are housed in two Azipods from ABB which are hanging under the stern. There are 8 exhaust funnels which allow each diesel to exhaust through a state of the art sophisticated soot filtration system out of its own separate stack. The overall result is a vibration free environment which yield greater guest comfort.

As a matter of fact, Air is the first yacht in the world to be delivered fitted with Azipods.

The interior design by Terence Disdale can be described as minimalist. Only very few different materials have been chosen, and these have been used consistently throughout the whole yacht. A very impressive staircase in lime stone with self-supporting steps dominates the owners and guest areas.

AIR fulfils in a remarkable way the demands of an experienced owner, whose input in all aspects of its design was strong, clear and challenging.

Monday, October 03, 2005

Wallypower




The 118 WallyPower is a high performance superyacht integrating technology with design, resulting with unique and marked characteristics like the vertical bow, the air inlets, and the deck superstructure.
The technical solutions contribute to the yacht appeal, like the shape of the bow that allows for a 50 per cent reduction of the vertical acceleration, and the superstructure design that features flat surfaces in order to be transparent.
The yacht features all the spacious comforts of a mega yacht together with the nautical characteristics of coast-guard boat: while remaining comfortable on board, guests are capable of cruising at 60 knots not only in flat seas but also in rough waters.
The pure lines of the 118 WallyPower are enhanced by the absence of visible cleats, mooring winches, radar antenna, TV dome, anchor system: everything is perfectly and neatly concealed and hidden without sacrificing functionality.
An innovative interceptor system controls the boat’s trim to improve even further performance and comfort in any sea conditions.
The deck is flush and features from bow to stern: the tender garage, the social cockpit, the glass superstructure, and the aft cockpit. Large open areas are designed to comfortably and safely move around the deck when at anchor.
The propulsion system consists of three gas turbines generating 16,800 HP, driving water jets - two steerable outboard and a non-steering on centreline. For manoeuvring and long deliveries, the steerable water jets are powered by two diesel engines of 370 HP each. The exhaust system is made of titanium that saves weight while being very resistent to the high temperatures generated by the gas turbines.
The yacht displaces only 95 tons thanks to the sophisticated building technology that used a hybrid structure to save weight while reacting in a very sound manner, without transmitting shockwaves therefore making comfortable the rigidity of the composite hull.
The bottom of the hull is built in solid fibreglass. Topsides from the waterline are hybrid fibreglass/carbon composite with balsa core. On deck this becomes a Nomex/full carbon composite. The deck superstructure is made of laminated glass with carbon frames. The interior bulkheads and cabin soles carry no structural loads: they are constructed entirely of thin wood and laminate veneer skins with cores.
At speed, the 118 WallyPower is comfortable and stable as a result of the V hull shape combined with the construction technology and the perfect isolation of the machinery noise and vibration.
The hull form is a deep V of 22 degrees at the stern, with a straight stem bow designed to perform as a wave piercing.
The chameleon-like paint finish is metallic dark green and changes reflections and colour depending on the light and landscape.
At anchor, the sections of the bulwarks alongside the superstructure drop-down hydraulically to increase the light and the view from the salon. When open, they serve as diving platforms as well.
The superstructure is accessed through a sliding door aft and through a lifting door forward. The large and clear aft area can be fitted with dining table and lounge chairs to become a cockpit on-the-water.
The superstructure is made of a carbon frame to which the glass panels are glued. The glass is composed of Lexan and a triple laminate of glass.
The deck, cockpit, navigation, dining and saloon areas have been conceived as one continuous element. Inside the superstructure, the atmosphere if that of a New York style loft. The open space incorporates three areas, from stern to bow: the saloon, the dining/seating area, and the navigation cockpit.
The saloon is designed with the same relaxed life of the cockpit; the drop-down bulwarks increase the view from inside. The teak planes are covered with cushions to serve as sofas, while the spaces between the teak planes contain various functions such as additional seating, tables, storage and technology. The teak soles are a continuation of the deck teak enhancing the inside-outside living concept of the yacht.
The dining table is made of two identical halves, and splits longitudinally to be moved over the teak cabinets of both sides, and transform the area into a large clear space. Alternatively, the dining chairs can be locked to the soles creating underway seating.
Transparency is a main feature of the yacht interiors. When dining, guests can enjoy the 360-degree view. Underneath the table, the skylight gives light to the lower corridor.
The carbon fiber dining table seats eight people. The port and starboard teak cabinets serve for storage of china, silverware and glasswarThe port console is dedicated to the engineering, start-up, and monitoring systems underway. The starboard one serves for the steering, control, communication, navigation and interceptor systems.
The dining and lounging cockpit is forward of the superstructure, to provide maximum privacy as well as being in the coolest area at anchor.
A panel in the forward deck opens hydraulically and vertically to reveal the spacious lazzarette housing the tender and water toys, that are launched with a crane.
The owner’s stateroom is forward, featuring a king size bed. Plenty of storage is provided by the side cabinets. A 20” plasma screen is mounted in the aft bulkhead. The cabin has plenty of natural light coming for the top skylight.
The two identical guest cabins feature queen size beds and en-suites with separate head and shower. The 15” plasma screen is in the aft bulkhead.
The guest cabin viewed from the en-suite. The colour scheme throughout the night area combines natural teak with ecru linen, white lacquered veneers, and silvery fibreglass.
The sleek lines of the 118 WallyPower are the result of an extensive R&D programme that included the tank testing at the SSPA facility in Goteborg, Sweden, and the wind tunnel testing in the Ferrari facility in Maranello, Italy
Smoke test in the Ferrari Wind Tunnel Facility, conducted to optimise the air inlets of the gas turbines, to verify any turbulence and back flow of the exhaust gas on deck and living areas, and to have a further confirmation of the geometry of the hull and superstructure.
The test conducted at SSPA in Sweden, the Tank Testing Facility specialised in high-speed vessels, in order to verify such an innovative hull design while sailing at 70 knots.


(http://www.wallypower.com)