Rising Sun

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

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

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

Maltese Falcon

Successfully launched The Maltese Falcon, 88m clipper yacht

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(www.perininavi.it)

Stealth

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

55m Wallypower

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

(www.wally.com)

Blue Princess

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

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

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

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

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

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


(www.baglietto.net)

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

Pelorus

(www.roman-abramovich.com )

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

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

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.

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)