Boat Exclusive 2010.01-02.pdf

T H E W O R L D O F S U P E R Y A C H T S

EXCLUSIVEBe

NeLu

x 8

Fi

nland

8

Sl

ovak

ia

8

Slov

enia

8

N

orwa

y NOK

90

Aus

tria

8

Germ

any

8

Switz

erlan

d sFr

16

Spain

8

Po

rtuga

l (Con

t.)

8

Italy

8

Fr

ance

8

U

SA U

S$ 1

0 A

ustra

lia AU

S$24

.99

Gr

eece

8

C

anad

a CAN

$ 14

.95

Ho

ng Ko

ng H

K$ 1

15

Sing

apur

SIN$

22.

90

UK

4

.80

A

S

ycar

a IV

Ho

rten

se

W

HY

Su

nd

ecks

A

fric

a

Mo

del

mak

ing

C

om

pac

t C

lass

Sa

nlo

ren

zo 1

00 N

EW

boat1/2010 JANUARY-FEBRUARY

EX

CLU

SIV

E

boat

boatEX

CLU

SIV

E1

/10

119 METRESStunning A: Philippe Starcksvery alternative design concept

OVERVIEW

COMPACT YACHTSFOR FIRST-TIMERS

SUNRISE AFRICA

CUSTOM BIKEINCLUDEDYACHT BUILDING

HERMS STEPSON BOARD

001_eBEX110_Titel 22.12.2009 10:22 Uhr Seite 1

THE ZEUS 150 YACHT

a new 46 metre tri-deck the first in a range of series-custom superior yachts from sunseeker shipbuilding division.

ZEUS YACHTS. Sunseeker London, 36 Davies Street, Mayfair, London W1K 4NF.

Tel: +44 (0)20 7355 0980 Email: [email protected]

ZEUS 180 ZEUS 164 ZEUS 150ZEUS 170

002_BEX1.indd 2002_BEX1.indd 2 28.12.2009 13:59:47 Uhr28.12.2009 13:59:47 Uhr

Three hours of a sleepless night is

the time he is said to have taken.

Three hours with a pad and pencil in

bed, then Philippe Starck had sket-

ched the object about which, many

years later, people are still heatedly

debating. A, the 119-metre-long

result of that night and realised by

HDW, splits owners, designers,

engineers or pure yacht-lovers, like you perhaps are, into only two

groups: admirers and opponents. There is no in-between. I wan-

ted to stir up the rather conservative scene, Starck once said

about his design. Broadly speaking, the bow, the extremely long

foredeck and the superstructure alone are enough to qualify A

for her title as the most extravagant solitaire in yachting history.

Readers who get more deeply immersed in the article on page 32

will learn that A also does justice to this role with other details.

After all, who has a Jacuzzi in the saloon, a free-standing bathtub

in their suite, 14 hatches in the hull two just to control the an-

chor manoeuvring or a captain who thanks to missing naviga-

tion bridge wings commands the mooring process with the help of

retractable cameras? A is radical, and even her name sounds an-

archistic too. But she still has something romantic about her. A

in fact stands for Aleksandra, the name of the owners wife

Despite all the secretiveness that accompanies the building of

such yachts as A, HDW was, of course, no longer able to hide

this 119-metre-long vessel from the public eye during the delivery

phase. This worked better in the north of Berlin, quasi the second

construction site of A. In weeks of meticulous work, a shipyard

for miniatures completed a model of the yacht just 1.19 metres

long, so on a scale of 1:100. How does that work? See page 94.

EDITORIAL

Marcus KrallEditor-in-Chief

PHO

TO: N

EIL

RABI

NO

WIT

Z

Design maxed out

1/10 BOAT EXCLUSIVE

Photo: Colin Squire

GER

0810

0 w

ww

.hqh

h.de

Pantaenius always at your side!No matter what the size of your yacht is, you need a reliable insurance partner who has worldwide coverage and a strong reputation for service delivery.

Pantaenius Discover the Difference

Germany United Kingdom Monaco Denmark Austria Spain Croatia Sweden USA*

Hamburg Phone +49-40-37 09 10 Monaco Phone +377-97 98 43 43

Plymouth Phone +44-17 52 22 36 56

www.pantaenius.com* Pantaenius America Ltd. is a licensed insurance agent licensed in all 50 states. It is an independent corporation incorporated

under the laws of New York and is a separate and distinct entity from any entity of the Pantaenius Group.

Visit us at the

London Boat Show stand N017A

& boot Dsseldorf hall 11 / F39

003_eBEX110_Editorial 23.12.2009 11:17 Uhr Seite 3

4 BOAT EXCLUSIVE 1/10

BOAT EXCLUSIVE The World of Superyachts Raboisen 8, D-20095 Hamburg, Tel. +49 (0)40 33 96 68 50, Fax +49 (0)40 33 96 68-88 [email protected]; www.boat-exclusive.com

Publisher Marianne Nissen

Editor-in-Chief Marcus Krall

Technical Editors Martin Hager, Joachim F. Muhs

Mediterranean Correspondent Nick Jeffery

UK Correspondent David Robinson

US Correspondent Capt. Tom Serio, Diane M. Byrne

Asia-Pacific Correspondent Keith Taylor

Art Direction Marita Mller

Editorial Assistant Sigrid Nettesheim

Contributing Editors Alexis Andrews, Erdmann Braschos, Svante Domizlaff, Dick Holthuis, Franco Pace,and Photographers Dr. Friedrich-Wilhelm Pohl, Neil Rabinowitz, Merijn de Waard, Ivor Wilkins

Publishing House Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH, Siekerwall 21, D-33602 Bielefeld, Tel. +49 (0)521 559-0, Fax +49 (0)521 559 116, [email protected]

Publishing Director Olaf Kleinelanghorst, Tel. +49 (0)521 559-280, Fax +49 (0)521 559-88 280

Subscription BOAT EXCLUSIVE is published bimonthly. Subscription price for UK is 32,50, Europe 50,40 , ROW 54,90 per annum. Subcriptions: Tel. +49 (0)931 41 70 16 18 or go to www.boat-exclusive.com. Send address changes to: DataMServices, Fichtestrae 9, D-97074 Wrzburg, [email protected]

Advertising Director Stefan Hensel, Tel. +49 (0)521 559-260, Fax +49 (0)521 559-88 260

Advertising Manager Sandra Bttcher, Tel. +49 (0)521 559-276, Fax +49 (0)521 559-88 276, [email protected]: Denise Wiegel, Tel. +49 (0)521 559-261, Fax +49 (0)559-88 261, [email protected]

Advertising Sales Manager Stefanie Schwarz, Tel. +49 (0)521 559-285, Fax +49 (0)521 559-88 285, [email protected]

UK/Scandinavia Claire Beattie, Admarex UK, 4 Kiln Avenue, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1BE UK, Tel. +44 (0)1428 661 472, Mobile +44 (0)7768 583 368, [email protected]

Benelux Delius Klasing Verlag, Anzeigenbro Benelux, Maggy de Graaff, Parkhage, Jansweg 40 (1st floor), NL-2011 KN Haarlem, Tel. +31 23-5 32 65 85, Fax +31 23-5 32 63 61, [email protected]

France Marc Jouanny, International Media Press & Marketing, 16, rue Saint Ambroise, F-75011 Paris, Tel. +33 1-43 55 33 97, Fax +33 1-43 55 61 83, [email protected]

Italy Ediconsult Internazionale S.R.L., Piazza Fontane Marose, 3, I-16123 Genova, Tel. +39 010-58 36 84, Fax +39 010-56 65 78, [email protected]

Spain Consulting Eckart May, SL, Plaza Duque de Medinaceli, 2-3-1, E-08002 Barcelona, Tel. +34 9-34 12 62 92, Fax +49 721 151 418 468, [email protected], www.cemedia.net

USA Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH, Stefanie Schwarz, Siekerwall 21, D-33602 Bielefeld,Tel. +49 (0)521 559-285, Fax +49 (0)521 559-88 285, [email protected]

Greece, Croatia, Australia, ADMAREX, Emanuele De Mari, Via Roma, 8/4, I-16121 Genova, New Zealand Tel. +39 010 59 54 749, Fax +39 010 59 69 133, [email protected]

Northern and Eastern Germany Marine: Delius Klasing Verlag, Anzeigenbro Nord, Coord Mller, Raboisen 8, D-20095 Hamburg,Tel. +49 (0)40 33 96 67-89, Fax +49 (0)40 33 96 67-88, [email protected]: Dirk Struwe Medienvermarktung, Poelchaukamp 8, D-22301 Hamburg, Tel. +49 (0)40 28 05 80 80, Fax +49 (0)40 28 05 80 89, [email protected]

North Rhine-Westphalia Marine: Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH, Anne-Kathrin Mahnke, Siekerwall 21, D-33602 Bielefeld, Tel. +49 (0)521 559-265, Fax +49 (0)521 559-88 265, [email protected]: Bahlinger Medienservice GmbH, Rostr. 96, 40476 Dsseldorf, Friederike Bahlinger, Natalie Wesemann-Otte, Tel. +49 (0)211-30 20 69 40, Fax +49 (0)211-30 20 69 69, [email protected]

Central Germany Marine: Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH, Anja Walwei, Siekerwall 21, D-33602 Bielefeld, Tel. +49 (0)521 559-293, Fax +49 (0)521 559-88 293, [email protected]: Reiter Verlagsservice GmbH, Wolfgang Michael Reiter, Sabine Bretfeld, Uhlandstr. 58, D-60314 Frankfurt a. M., Tel. +49 (0)69 40 58 640, Fax +49 (0)69 40 58 64 22, [email protected]

Southern Germany, Austria, Marine: Delius Klasing Verlag, Anzeigenbro Sd, Otto Haggenmller, Steinerstr. 15, Haus A, Switzerland D-81369 Mnchen, Tel. +49 (0)89 780 72 88 30, Fax +49 (0)521 559 88 890, [email protected]

Non-Marine: Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH, Melanie Schwarz, Siekerwall 21, D-33602 Bielefeld, Tel. +49 (0)521 559-909, Fax +49 (0)521 559-88 909, [email protected]

Production Director Olaf Klinger

Photographic Reproduction Sebastian Bcking, 4mat media, Hamburg

Printing Kunst- und Werbedruck GmbH & Co KG, Bad Oeynhausen

Distribution DPV Worldwide, D-20355 Hamburg, Tel. +49 (0)40 37 84 50, www.dpv-worldwide.de

BOAT EXCLUSIVE is a trademark of Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without writtenpermission is strictly prohibited. All prices and credits are accurate at time of going to press but are subject to change. The magazine BOAT EXCLUSIVE cannot be held responsible for any unsolicited material. BOAT EXCLUSIVE is published partly also digital.

ISSN 1866-6922

Delius Klasing also publishes:

EXCLUSIVEboat

004_eBEX110_Impressum 17.12.2009 16:39 Uhr Seite 4

INSIDE EXCLUSIVE


A: aggressive, yet with a sense of humour, the bow of this 119-metre cuts to the chase, throwing conventions aside in her wake. Page 32.

D S S E L D O R F

MEETING OF THE MIDDLE CLASS18 to 30-metre power and sail dominate theline-up this year at the buyers boat show. 26

A

A VERY ALTERNATIVE CONCEPTPhilippe Stark brings a new perspective to big boats with this 119-metre HDW. 32

S Y C A R A I V

PERIOD FEATURESAluminium alloy meets Art Deco on Burgers46-metre, with credit to a visionary owner. 48

H O R T E N S E

THE BEST OF TWO WORLDSA motor yacht that sails well or a ketch withlong-range power autonomy. Take your pick. 58

B E N E T T I

CHOOSE FROM SEVEN SISTERSBenetti is expanding its Semi-Custom range.Seven models tempt clients into trade ups. 18

A Z I M U T M A G E L L A N O

TO GLACIERS AND GALAPAGOSKen Freivokh and Bill Dixon teamed up onthe Magellano fast, modern explorer design. 21

N A U T O R S S W A N 6 0

PRODUCTS WITH PROSPECTSThe agile Swan 60 is the first in the new Swan Line that will delight true yachtsmen. 22

F E A D S H I P A E O N

BIODIESEL AND ALGAE REACTORA green yacht with an imaginative energysystem is De Voogts design for the future. 24

Cover: Philippe Starks A.

Photo by Guillaume Plisson.

G A L L E R Y

A is quite simply the purest-looking boat of the decade. 19

0006_006_eBEX110_Inhalt 17.12.2009 14:16 Uhr Seite 6

1/10 BOAT EXCLUSIVE 7

R E G U L A R S

EDITORIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

MASTHEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

HORIZON . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

ELECTRONICS . . . . . . . . . .14

DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

GALLERY . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

KNOW HOW . . . . . . . . . .128

PROJECTS . . . . . . . . . . . .130

INDUSTRY . . . . . . . . . . . .136

CONTACTS . . . . . . . . . . .144

ADVERTISERS INDEX . . .145

SUNDECK . . . . . . . . . . . .146

PREVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . .148

S U N D E C K S

PLAYGROUND SUNDECKThe sheer joy of wet decks up top is one oflifes raison detres for superyacht lovers. 66

W H Y

TREASURE ISLANDWally+Herms+Yacht. What more could a connoisseur want? 3,400 metres of decks. 76

A F R I C A

HARLEY INCLUDEDSunrise Yachts made noise with its debut45-metre, by throwing in a throbbing bike. 84

M O D E L M A K I N G

PLANS, MILLING AND PATIENCEDownsizing is ok in some workshops, where scale models are meticulously hand-built. 94 PH

OTO

S:G

UIL

LAU

ME

PLIS

SON

, K

RIST

INA

STR

OBE

L, M

ATT

HIE

U C

ARL

IN

C O M P A C T C L A S S

NEWCOMERS WITH PACEProduction motor yachts just get betterand better. Eight new models for 2010. 105

O W N E R I N T E R V I E W

TWO WORLDS INTERLINKEDThomas Flohr, owner of Nina J, createdthe same platform for his yacht and jets. 114

S A N L O R E N Z O 1 0 0 N E W

A NEW GENERATIONThe original 100 was a success for 13 years.Now, for the next decade, the 100 NEW. 120

E L A N D E S S

THE STEEL IS SHAPING UPA 60-metre hull and superstructure are bonded, waking her owner with a bang. 126

Interview: Thomas Flohr. Page 114.

Compact newcomers. Page 105. Africa: animal skins and dark wood meet Harley Davidson aboard this masculine 45-metre. Page 84.

0007_006_eBEX110_Inhalt 17.12.2009 14:17 Uhr Seite 7

HORIZON


B+V 110 MY/fast is the name

given by the design department

of the Hamburg company Thys-

senKrupp Marine Systems to a

further development of Eco.

The 74-metre exceptional yacht

with three waterjets and a gas

turbine was handed over to the

Mexican media mogul, Emilio

Azcarraga in 1991. At 110 me-

tres her successor is set to be

not only much longer but also

faster with a top speed of more

than 40 knots. In Monaco the

shipyard showed a study for

which two MTU engines with

Wrtsil waterjets and two gas

turbines with Wrtsil boosters

are planned. B+V is planning

to offer semi-custom boats to

reduce costs. blohmvoss.com

B L O H M + V O S S

HUNDRED-METRE RACER FROM HAMBURG

Azurra is the name of the winner of the first series of regattas

for the newly created Louis Vuitton Trophy, hosted by Nice (simul-

taneously with a local club youth regatta in the new Open Bic class).

In the finale the Italian team only formed a few months ago but

enjoying the light Mediterranean conditions left the favourites,

New Zealand, behind them. Fantastic, the Aga Khan, who with

the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda is one of the main partners of the

team, expresses his enthusiasm. Further Louis Vuitton Trophy dates

for the fleet of eight ACC yachts: Auckland 1st to 21st March,

Sardinia 1st to 21st June. louisvuittontrophy.com

Proposal for 40-knotter: from Eco (today Enigma) B+V has developed a 110-metre project.

On the well-travelled route

between Florida and the Medi-

terranean there will be an attrac-

tive stopover in a few years time.

At the Fort Lauderdale boat

show the government of Ber-

muda, together with the marina

developer Westrec, revealed their

plans to build the first superyacht

base on the Atlantic island. The

Cross Island Marina is to be

developed on the site of the for-

mer military base Royal Naval

Dockyard; on the western tip

of Bermuda a substantial area of

some 100 hectares is planned

for the marina. According to

the current plans there will be

200 berths between 30 and 100

metres in length. westrec.com

M A R I N A S

MOORINGS FOR BERMUDA

PHO

TO:

THIE

RRY

AM

ELLE

R

008_eBEX110_Horizont 18.12.2009 15:10 Uhr Seite 8

Miele & Cie. KG, Gtersloh, Germany - www.miele-marine.com

MARINE appliances from Miele are a treat for the eyes and the taste buds in more ways than one. A clear and exclusive design, a unique range of combination options paired with perfect functionality and Mieles proverbial quality guarantees a pleasurable trip not least thanks to Mieles comprehensive, international service.

The main ingredients for culinary delights at sea: Miele Marine Premium appliances from Germany

1_1_Miele_Marine_engl_215x280.indd 11_1_Miele_Marine_engl_215x280.indd 1 09.12.2009 14:11:58 Uhr09.12.2009 14:11:58 Uhr

HORIZON


The largest solar-powered yacht in the world is

shaping up to see the light of day. The Kiel Knie-

rim-Werft is currently pulling out all the stops in

order to be able to send the 31-metre-long

Planet-Solar out on a trial run next spring. A

total of 500 square metres of photo-voltaic

modules will then be installed on the deck of the

15-metre-wide catamaran. The energy gained is

saved in lithium batteries, four electric engines

ensure a speed of up to eight knots. In 2011 the

60-tonne vessel designed by Craig Loomes is to

undertake a world circumnavigation. Main spon-

sor of the Planet-Solar is the German entre-

preneur Immo Strher. knierim-yachtbau.de

The great clock manufacturer

Erwin Sattler has been con-

templating the possibilities of

displaying world-time on su-

peryachts. With the Tempus

Mobile the South Germans

are bringing out a precision

clock with gimbal and heeling

display. Its waterproof, nickel-

plated bronze casing stands

on a 42-centimetre diameter

granite pedestal; its height

is 43 centimetres. Price upon

request. erwinsattler.de

Y A C H T B U I L D I N G

500 SQUARE METRESFOR EIGHT KNOTS

The interest in the second Abu Dhabi Yacht Show is intense, and especially now that the new venue of Yas Marina (F1 grand prix back-

drop) has been announced where all exhibitors including those without boats will have a waterside presence. After the premiere event

was quite respectably booked with about 100 exhibitors, including large yachts up to the 90-metre Lauren L from Liveras Yachts, the

organisers are expecting an increase of about 50 percent at

the show from 25th to 27th February. Amongst others, the

shipyards Feadship, Amels, Westport, Fincantieri, Burger,

Trinity and, of course, the local hero, Abu Dhabi Mar are

expected. It is speculated that the latter will berth its 141-

metre Swift alongside this year, the show branding itself

as the Middle Easts only annual exhibition devoted to the

superyacht sector. abudhabiyachtshow.com


The styling of Riva meets the superyacht-building competence of

CRN: two significant brands by the Ferretti Concern will be coop-

erating in future on a completely new series of models. Mauro

Micheli, who with his office Officina Italiana Design has drawn up

the current Riva fleet, has developed various models between

50 and 80 metres for this series the rendering on the right shows

a 68-metre-long version that unmistakably carries the genes of the

26-metre-long Riva 86 Domino. As soon as an owner is found,

the series is to be built at CRN in Ancona; Riva itself can only

manage projects of up to 35 metres. Norbert Ferretti, founder and

HORIZON


Both ships designed for

worldwide travel, but the meet-

ing took place in calm waters.

The 75-metre-long Northern

Star by Lrssen Rendsburg,

that was sailing on one of her

final trial runs, and the 89-

metre sail training ship Gorch

Fock recently met in the Kiel

Fjord. Probably a unique en-

counter that would have

certainly given the owner of

Northern Star pleasure he

is known to be a very experi-

enced sailor. luerssen.com

K I E L

TWO GIANTS ON THE FJORD

Just off Kiel: the 75-metre Northern Star motors past the 89-metre Gorch Fock, built in 1958.

PHO

TO:

CA

RL G

ROLL

chairman of the Ferretti concern, commented: The perfect syner-

gy and at the same time the renewal of a cooperation, the begin-

ning of which dates back almost 40 years. At that time, between

1970 and 1978, Carlo Riva had already ordered seven motor yachts

of between 23 and 30 metres from CRN. riva-yacht.com

Alloy Yachts International

was the winning name during

the latest awards of the Inter-

national Superyacht Society:

Allogante won the catego-

ry for motor yachts up to 40

metres LOA, Mondango the

sailing yachts over 40 metres.

In addition Alloy CEO Tony

Hambrook received the

Leadership Award. The 60-

metre Slipstream by CMN,

based in France, was even

awarded two prizes (motor

yachts 40 to 65 metres, interi-

ors). Other winners were A

by HDW/TKMS (motor yachts

over 65 metres), Bristolian

(sailing yachts up to 40

metres) built by Yachting

Developments (NZ) and Frans

Heesen who was voted the

Businessman of the Year.


E A S Y - T O - H A N D L E L I G H T F I T T I N G S

ELECTRONICS

Furuno introduced its new range of radar

equipment M-1835 (right)/1935/1945 on the

market. These devices provide high-resolution

target detection on their 10.4 colour LCD

screens and, if required, up to 100 AIS and

10 ARPA targets can be displayed and tracked.

An NMEA-0183 interface enables the monitors

to be configured to function as a system compo-

nent on an integrated bridge. furuno.com

ACO Maripur is the name of the new

waste water treatment system, manufac-

tured by the Czech company, ACO Marine,

which purifies on-board waste water using

submerged low-pressure micro-filtration

units, in accordance with the IMO rule,

MEPC 159 (55). This new regulation comes

into force in January 2010 and applies to

all new builds. ACO Marine supplies the

system in four sizes to cater for 25, 50, 100

and 200 people aboard. acomarine.com

C O M P A C T O V E R V I E W

Crestron has launched its latest product, the TPMC-3X. This

handy device is both a multi-function remote control and

a freely programmable Wi-Fi touchpanel with a 2.8

display. This enables every on-board system in the

saloon, cinema and on the sundeck to be oper-

ated quickly and simply. The curtains, lights,

stereo system or air-conditioning can all be

controlled using the TPMC-3X. Its

motion sensor automatically performs the

wake-up or standby function. crestron-int.be

NauticProfil is a patented plug & play strip lighting system,

manufactured by Flashaar, lighting experts from Germany. It can be

installed flexibly, simply and without the need for tools, even in the trickiest

locations. The NP system provides cable management, and just a power

supply is required, even for long lengths. The LED modules used in

the strip lighting are protected against mechanical damage.

Flashaar references include the 56-metre Perini Navi

Riela, launched 2009. flashaar.com

H I G H - S P E E D T O U C H P A N E L


Cathelco has redesigned its proven ship-

ping Nano Mark II control panel and

launched it onto the yacht market too. The

UK company specialises in electronic anti-

corrosion systems for aluminium and steel

hulls and anti-fouling systems for marine

pipework, such as coolant pipes for main

engines. The engineer can control the

intensity of electro-chemical activity in the

pipework and on the hull surface using

the compact panel. cathelco.com

014_eBEX110_Elektronik 22.12.2009 10:28 Uhr Seite 14

Yachts Residential Aircraft Ret Services

THE FINEST EUROPEAN INTERIORS

MADE IN GERMANY

Germany Switzerland Turkey USA

metrica INTERIOR

Phone +49 2536 330900 Fax +49 2536 330919 [email protected] www.metrica-interior.com

More than 120 new build and refits worldwide

DISPLAY

Cayago plunges its Magnum model into the toy market a technically enhanced,

limited edition of 100 of its successful Seabob water scooter, which you can find

parked in the garages of many superyachts. The 110 kg toy features a sonar system

and electronic compass for diving expeditions. 33 kg lithium-ion batteries feed the

E-jet power system. seabob.com

ZF Marine showcased its new ZF POD 4000 drive

system at the Genoa Boat Show. The gon-

dola unit has been designed to fit

895 kW engines on yachts rang-

ing between 20 and 40 me-

tres in length and consists of

a pivoting Z-drive that operates

two counter-rotating propellers.

Intuitive joystick steering makes

the captains job easier. zf.com

P O D D R I V E F O R L A R G E P L A N I N G H U L L S


W A T E R S C O O T E R W I T H S O N A R S Y S T E M

Balcony is the simple name the Italian equipment experts at Besen-

zoni have given their latest innovation for yachts longer than 35 metres.

As the name suggests this innovative system is a balcony that can be

folded out if required and that adds an attractive place to sit to owners

or guest suites directly above the waves. Balcony consists of two

elements that can be operated independent of each other via a touch-

screen in the cabin. Whilst the terrace is extended hydraulically from the

ships side, railing supports fold out automatically from the floor to

make this mini-sunspot feel safe. The Italian company matches the

inner section to the rest of the interior. besenzoni.it

A P L E A S A N T P L A C E I N T H E S U N

Hall Spars has launched its Seamless

Carbon Rigging (SCR) system on the

market. The US rigging specialists, based in

Bristol (Rhode Island), manufacture their

SCR standing rigging cables from solid

carbon and these have a diameter that

is 15% smaller than PBO or C-6 products

featuring the same maximum load. Ac-

cording to Hall Spars, the decreased diame-

ter of their carbon-fibre rods significantly

reduces rigging wind resistance and thus

improves racing performance. The US firm

recommends end fittings in lightweight

titanium. SCR cables are supplied in white

as standard, but other Awlgrip colours are

available. hallspars.com

0016_016_eBEX110_Display 17.12.2009 14:19 Uhr Seite 16

MANs marine engines are on the crest of the wave to success. Their superb dynamics,

cultivated running and exemplary environmental compatibility are sure to convince

you. As are their impressive power ratings from 535 kW (730 hp) to 1,324 kW (1,800 hp).

They get luxury yachts planing fast and send their owners into raptures.

Find out more at www.mandiesel.com

MAN Diesel Powering the WorldMAN Diesel SE . Vogelweiherstr. 33 . 90441 Nuremberg . Germany . Phone: +49 911 420-0 . Telefax: +49 911 420-1939 . e-mail: [email protected]

MAN engines. Fascination in hp.

Causing a stir at sea.

yachtV12_280x216_e.indd 1yachtV12_280x216_e.indd 1 23.11.2009 10:26:43 Uhr23.11.2009 10:26:43 Uhr


behind this Righini identity.

Owners regularly like to up-

grade, sticking to one brand

or one designer. They often

buy the next model up from

the builder that they trust.

Production of the first units

is making rapid progress.

Both the smallest models, the

28-metre Delfino and the 32-

metre Tradition, are due to be

delivered by the summer.

The Delfino, incidentally a

replacement in Benettis port-

folio for the 85, which only

sold moderately well, will be

supplied with a choice of two

Carlo Galeazzi interiors

classic or modern. The expe-

rienced Nice-based Franois

Zuretti provided the creative

input on the Tradition. The

Classic 121, the Crystal 140

and the Vision 141 are due

to follow in 2011, the Classic

Supreme 131 in 2012 and

the flagship, the Vision

Supreme 164, which marks

the transition to the builders

custom-built yachts, is due

for launch in 2013. Inciden-

tally environmentally-aware

owners can have hybrid

propulsion systems installed

on any of the seven models

that they choose.

Marcus Krall

Upgrade to one of the seven sistersBenetti is expanding its Semi-Custom range. One reason why is to aid customer retention.

The new Benetti Class entry-level models: above the 32-metre Tradition 105, below the 28-

metre Delfino 90. Both are due for a summer launch and sport the hallmark fashion plates.

he formula works. The

builder specifies the

lines, the exterior styl-

ing and layout of a yacht and

lets the customer choose the

interior and a fraction of

the technical specification.

The owner is thus provided

with a well-engineered plat-

form, gets a good price and

a comparatively short delivery

lead time. A large number

of builders do a lot of good

business, based on this semi-

custom principle; some even

venture as big as 60 metres.

Benetti, with sites in Fano,

Viareggio and Livorno, has

pursued this strategy for

many years, yet it has now

expanded and completely

reconfigured its range once

again. Using the Benetti

Class name, the Italian firm

offers seven new models,

ranging between 90 and 164

Righini createdan identity

T feet in length. Here the wordclass could be replaced byline, since as far as exteri-ors are concerned, this range

bears the same design hall-

mark. Stefano Righini, who

has already created a number

of models for Benetti, de-

signed all seven sister vessels,

which the builder believes are

slender and elegant.

There is of course a com-

mercial aspect to the story

018_eBEX110_Benetti 17.12.2009 17:03 Uhr Seite 18

A

GA

LL

ER

YEX

CLU

SIVE

boat

0019_019_eBEX110_Poster 17.12.2009 14:20 Uhr Seite 19

GA

LL

ER

YEXC

LUSIV

Eboat

PHOTO: GROLL

LOA

: 119.00 m

LWL:

118.38 mBeam

: 18.14 m

Draught:

5.15 mD

isplacement:

5,500 tM

aterial: steel

Engines: 2 x M

AN

RK280,

9,000 kWSpeed (m

ax.): 23 kn

Speed (cruising): 19.5 kn

Range: 6,500 nm

@ 19 kn

Design:

Philippe StarckN

aval architecture: M

artin Francis/HD

WInterior:

Philippe StarckBuilder:

HD

W, 2008

A

When

comm

issioning this

yacht the

owner

Andrey

Melnichenko had originally not intended to push back any

engineering and design boundaries. When he then got

hooked on a design by the French designer Philippe Starck,

one decision led to another. Starck, so the legend goes,

came up w

ith As radical design during the course of one

sleepless night. The industrial designer, furniture stylist and

hotel interiors guru is not regarded by many as a qualified

yacht designer, despite his work on the Feadship W

edge

Too, but rather as a highly successful outside-the-box

thinker. Starck sees himself as a director, w

ho wants to tell

a story and amaze people. A

fter Starck managed to con-

vince the owner, the actual task of transform

ing the radical

A story into a w

orkable design fell to Martin Francis. The

naval designer (for he is not a qualified naval architect)

took a year to complete this exercise. A

fter several runs in

the test tank, the likewise not so conservative Francis, w

ho

had amazed the industry in 1991 w

ith Eco (75 metres),

came up w

ith a hull design with tum

blehome bow

that is

strikingly sim

ilar to

the U

S N

avys next-generation

Zumw

alt class of destroyers. Kiel-based H

DW

won the

beauty contest to find the right builder. It took four years,

including development tim

e, before A w

as launched. The

owner, his guests and the crew

will probably be able to live

with the fact that Starcks design has reduced the size of

the interior to that of a 90-metre, as w

ell as with the fact

that the wind w

ill blow across the terrace on the foredeck,

even when at anchor. A

profile such as this one, the indus-

try argues, may perhaps never be built again. Today A

is

already of historical significance to the yacht design sector.

0020_019_eBEX110_Poster 17.12.2009 14:20 Uhr Seite 20

1/10 BOAT EXCLUSIV 21

derived from fishing boats

and looks too much like work,

was an absolute no-no.

What emerged was a semi-

displacement vessel accom-

modating up to eight passen-

gers, which can cope with

passages of up to 1,000 miles

non-stop at an impressive 12

knots and can sprint twice as

quickly past depressions. The

bow cuts gently through

the waves and a certain level

of draught and the right keel

have an impact when the

hull is in displacement travel

mode, Dixon explained.

Azimut set us specific

parameters as regards target

group and accommodation,

Freivokh added, and gave us

free rein to come up with

completely new styling.

And how does Azimut re-

gard this new market and by

extension these new owners?

The key term is called Slow

Motion. Owners should be

able to reach their destina-

tions quickly and then appre-

ciate them at a slower pace.

The prototype was show-

cased at the Genoa Boat

Show in October and is set to

embark on a 4000-nautical-

mile roadshow for demon-

strations and serious testing.

To glaciers and the Galapagos Ken Freivokh and Bill Dixon designed the Azimut Magellano range for laid-back owners.

Magellano 74: the kind of environment in which Azimut envisages its new cruiser exploring.

Modern life style: reduced to the essentials. 25 knots: this styling also packs a punch.

lybridge or an Open

there is more to this

than meets the eye.

The firm belief that growing

markets are made up of niches

gave birth to the Azimut Ma-

gellano concept. This name,

with which Azimut aims to

create a new class of yacht,

already indicates in which di-

rection the concept is headed.

Ferdinand Magellan was one

of the great explorers and the

first captain to set off on a cir-

cumnavigation of the globe.

So the Magellano is intend-

ed to be a cruiser, but one

that has not existed hitherto.

By commissioning Ken Frei-

vokh to handle styling and the

interior and Bill Dixon to de-

sign the hull below the water-

line, the Italian company en-

gaged two designers, who

have already made a profound

impression on the yacht indus-

try. Reverting to familiar con-

cepts was not an option. The

Magellano is not intended to

be a conventional motor yacht

The concept isSlow Motion

F that needs a crew. In factAzimut envisages Magellanoowners standing at the helmthemselves. Even reverting to

the Explorer box of tricks was

not allowed. Explorers are

pure displacement vessels

with robust exterior styling. In

fact what was called for was a

design that is indeed able to

manoeuvre in heavy seas and

sit out storms, yet is also able

to outrun bad weather quick-

ly and above all is easy on the

eye. A trawler style, which is

021_eBEX110_Azimut 18.12.2009 16:42 Uhr Seite 21

hey are certainly ambi-

tious, the Italian team

headed by Nautor own-

er, Leonardo Ferragamo. The

builder, which is based and

has production facilities in

Finland, aims to completely

re-engineer its range by 2015.

A model for every ten feet,

Marketing Director Enrico

would expect, are of course

also manufactured from these

lightweight fibres. This econ-

omy drive also impacts on the

standing rigging Nautor

uses PBO fibre cables.

The latest addition to the

Finnish builders fleet also

puts in a performance to

match. The close-hauled sail

area of 220 square metres

provides great performance,

particularly in light breezes.

The 3.60-metre-draught bulb

keel weighs in at just 7.7

tonnes and provides a great

deal of righting momentum.

The 3-metre-draught car-

bon rudder blade responds

promptly and directly to the

helm. Thanks to the on-board

hydraulics the sloop can also

be easily sailed by two people.

The mainsheet that elegantly

vanishes out of sight in the aft

deck incorporates three Mag-

ic Trim cylinders; genoa and

asymmetric spinnaker sheets

are operated using Harken

winches. The clean interior,

which is dominated by oiled

teak, grey upholstery and

white ceilings, matches the

white-caulked teak deck per-

fectly. Nautors next product

will be the Swan 80.

Martin Hager

A product range with prospectsNautor has unveiled the Frers-designed Swan 60, the first model in its new Swan Line.

T

Sexy lines andpre-preg carbon

Agile cruiser: the 19.5-tonne Frers design is going to delight performance-driven yachtsmen.

Brand values: oiled teak keeps the flavour. Master suite: the owners cabin is in the bow.

Chieffi promises. The Swan

60, which, as is customary at

Nautor, originated from the

Argentinian design firm of

Germn Frers. Germns son,

Mani, got the ball rolling.

The Finnish company came

up with a very particular de-

sign idea for the latest serial

production Swan and lami-

nated the hull and the deck

using female moulds made of

so-called pre-preg carbon-

fibres carbon NCF preim-

pregnated in epoxy resin.

Displacement of only 19.5

tonnes is actually a matter of

design rather than of luck,

Enrico Chieffi explained. The

mast and the boom, as you

PHO

TO:

FRA

NC

O P

AC

EPH

OTO

S: K

ARO

LIN

A IS

AK

SSO

N


0022_022_eBEX110_Swan 17.12.2009 14:22 Uhr Seite 22

NO COMPROMISE

M;B9EC;JEJ>;MEHB:EoZhWkb_YH[[\_d]Ioij[ci

;b[Yjh_YH[[\_d]Ioij[ci

Fem[hFWYai 9WhXedH[[\_d]Ioij[ci

CWn@H[[\_d]Ioij[ci

IjWoiW_b


convert the biodiesel into

pure hydrogen, in order in

turn to generate electricity

from the fuel cells. Even the

by-products from the hydro-

gen production process

water, carbon dioxide and

heat are recycled and contrib-

ute to a further reduction in

emissions. Thus algae bind

the CO2 in a bio-reactor, a

steam engine collects the

surplus heat and this gener-

ates additional electricity.

The electricity generated

using fuel cells, extensive

solar panels and the steam

engine not only powers all

three decks but also feeds the

propulsion pods, which in

combination with convention-

al drive shafts give Aeon a

top speed of 18 knots. If the

captain also uses power from

the massive lithium-ion bat-

tery banks, this new concept

yacht is predicted to reach a

maximum speed of 25 knots.

As is customary these days

on new Feadship projects, the

interior is also full of surprises.

A glass atrium that extends

through all decks dominates

the yacht and could function

in equal measure as a research

laboratory and zen-like re-

laxation area for owners and

guests. Large glass panels

on the lower deck provide

a view of the underwater

surroundings, whilst a moon

pool will delight divers.

Martin Hager

Biodiesel and an algae reactorFeadship has developed Aeon a green yacht with an imaginative energy system.

Top deck: guests can enjoy

refreshments and the view in

front of the glass roof. This sun

deck can be converted into a

helipad at the touch of a button.

hat kind of yacht

is tomorrows own-

er looking for? The

free-thinking minds at the

Feadship design firm De

Voogt have been addressing

this issue for a long time now.

And so at the most recent

Monaco Yacht Show they

unveiled a superyacht concept

that not only has a futuristic

exterior. The 75.60-metre

triple-decker Aeon is de-

signed to operate as the

worlds most environmentally

friendly yacht. This is an idea

with which the Dutch firm will

certainly capture the spirit of

the age. Our focus during

Aeons design phase was on

clean and renewable sources

of energy, which can be used

to power and supply the yacht

to make her self-sufficient,

De Voogt chief designer,

Ronno Schouten, explained.

Biodiesel and solar energy

will play an important role on

board Aeon, he stated.

The propulsion system will

be entirely electrically pow-

ered. A so-called reformer will

Aeon concept yacht: the shape of the hull is reminiscent

of a whale. A multi-storey atrium dominates the interior.

The crew can also launch tenders and toys laterally here.

W

0024_024_eBEX110_FeadshipAeon 17.12.2009 14:24 Uhr Seite 24

antibesyachtshow9 avenue saint roch 06600 antibes francet: +33(0)4 92 90 59 15 f: +33(0)4 92 90 58 90

e: [email protected] www.antibesyachtshow.com

antibesyachtshowantibesyachtshow8-11 april 2010

b r o k e r a g e c h a r t e r e q u i p m e n t s e r v i c e s

VERTIGE PHOTO

PHOTO06.COM LUMISHORE PHOTO06.COM

AYS 215x280 AD 2010:Layout 1 17/08/09 12:34 Page 1

Arcadia 85 (6 D 42): the most unusual exhibit in Dsseldorf. The shipyard is fitting out the interior in collaboration with Poltrona Frau.


BOOT DSSELDORF 23 31 JANUARY

MEETING OF THE MIDDLE CLASSThis year the lengths from 18 to 30 metres dominate the scene more than ever before.

Thanks to the diversity of models boot Dsseldorf is clearly attractive to first-time buyers!

eally Dsseldorf has

everything. The diversi-

ty is remarkable, even

without models from 40

metres upwards. Exercises in

style, never seen before, pre-

sent themselves in Dsseldorf.

Anyone ordering an Arcadia

can soon be sitting in his own

greenhouse. The Italian yard

from Naples is introducing

an extraordinary construction

that on the one hand fulfils

todays green requirements

and on the other hand has

a high recognition value. The

glass superstructures offer a

sliding roof, solar panels sup-

ply up to four kilowatts, and a

waste water disposal system

by Hamann goes without

saying. Below the glass roof

PHO

TO:

REN

E TI

LLM

AN

N

R

Regular fixture: as usual large yachts can be seen in Hall 6.

026_eBEX110_Ddorf 18.12.2009 16:43 Uhr Seite 26


Oyster 575 (16 C 58): 19-metre sloop with an optional lifting keel. Princess V85 (6 E 41): fast, regal 26-metre with a sliding roof.

Mochi 54 Dolphin (6 E 23): 17-metre in US lobster boat style.Sanlorenzo SL62 (6 D 41): 19-metre package of pure Italian lifestyle.

Drettmann Bandido 66 (6 E 27): premiere for lofty explorer.

Italian interior architecture

and furnishings by the furni-

ture craftsmen of Poltrona

Frau dominate. The shipyards

with conventional styling are

working on the details. Prin-

cess presents the new 85 in its

V-series that corresponds to

the type of open boats from

yards of the south. It already

has a flybridge and is there-

fore heading for the top of a

trend. The Sanlorenzo SL62 is

similarly conservative in com-

parison with the Arcadia. But

with a length of 18.90 metres

she scores with an owners

cabin in front of the engine

room that is huge in compari-

son with her overall size.

For years now Mochi has

been taking quite a different

Sunseeker 88

(6 D 61): these 27

metres celebrate their

debut in Germany.

Drettmann Elegance 122 (6 D 27): 37-metre with raised pilot house.



Absolute Yachts 6 D 28Arcadia Yachts 6 D 42art4living 6 A 79Boote Feichtner 6 E 41Cranchi 6 E 58Crown Pavillions 6 D 80

Dakota Trading 6 A 88Drettmann 6 D 27/6 E 27Fairline 6 E 61Farmont Yachts 6 A 10Ferretti 6 E 23Intern. Yacht Collection 6 D 07

Stromberg Yachts 6 D 07Sunseeker 6 D 61van der Heijden Steelyachts 6 A 28Wim van der Valk Jachten 6 A 42

Italian Yacht Centre 6 E 23Open Boat Italia 6 D 41Pacific Shipyards 6 A 62Princess Yachts 6 E 41Sanlorenzo 6 D 41Sealine 6 A 41

H A L L 7 A

H A L L 6

Abeking & Rasmussen 7A D 07akf leasing 7A D 24Alpha Bridge 7A D 07Allround Creative 7A D 29Arne Schmidt Yachts 7A D 07Assomarinas 7A E 34Baltic Yachts 7A C 08beiderbeck designs 7A D 07Berret-Racoupeau 7A B 11Black Sea Yachtyard 7A B 21BOOTE EXCLUSIV/BOAT EXCLUSIVE 7A C 07Breizelec 7A B 11Cantiere Nautico VZ 7A D 21Cantieri Navali Tiqullio 7A D 21CNB 7A B 11Conrad Shipyard 7A B 09dahm international 7A F22Deutsche Yachten 7A D 07/F 02Dimension Polyant 7A D 07Dornbracht 7A D 07Dutch Yachtbuilders 7A D 22Fassmer 7A D 07Fipa Group 7A D 19

Formula Marine 7A F 28Franzius Yachtconsulting 7A D 07Friedrich Schiffswerft 7A D 07Gehr Yacht/ Aircraft Interior 7A D 07Global Boat Shipping 7A F 02GMM Yacht 7A B 07H+M Electronic Systems 7A D 07Hamann AG 7A D 07HISWA 7A F 24/F 28HTEP Polska 7A F 32Inga-Yachting 7A C 01Intern. Marina Subur 7A D 29JFA Shipyard 7A B 11Judel/Vrolijk 7A D 07Jongert Shipyard 7A B 08K & M Yachtbuilders 7A E 24Klinzing & Parter 7A D 07Knierim Yachtbau 7A F 02Longhini Collection 7A D 07M & N Claris 7A B 11Mankiewicz Gebr. 7A D 07Marina Management 7A E 26mareLUX 7A D 07

Miele 7A D 07Mulder Shipyard 7A F 28Multiplex 7A D 07Nautors Swan 7A B 17Newcruise 7A D 07Nomen Products 7A D 07Nymphenburg 7A D 07Ocea 7A B 11Oldenburger 7A D 07Opus 7A F 07Outer Reef Yachts 7A D 23Oyster Marine 7A E 17Pantaenius 7A D 07Pax Navi Yachts 7A C 24Payacht 7A E 28Peters & May 7A D 08Piening Propeller 7A D 07Prime Select Yachts 7A C 09Probridge 7A D 07PSP Audio- & Video Technik 7A B 24Reckmann 7A D 07Royal Huisman 7A F 19Ubifrance 7A B 11SAILTEC 7A D 07

Sattler Uhren 7A F 02Santa Rita Yachting 7A D 21Schnaase Interior 7A F 02Seaway Group 7A B 16Semmerling 7A D 07Sevenstar Yacht Transport 7A B 01Shipyard & Marina SantAndrea 7A E 31Sika Deutschland 7A D 07Smart Yacht 7A B 29S.M. Europe 7A D 30Southampton Yacht Service 7A E 17Southern Wind Shipyard 7A B 07Stentec Software 7A F 28TILSE 7A D 07Treutlein 7A D 07Van Dam Nordia Jachten 7A F 24Von der Linden 7A D 07Vulkan Shipyard 7A F 23Yachtbau Brune 7A F 13Yachtlite 7A D 07Zeydon 7A C 01Zucker & Partner 7A D 07

S U P E R Y A C H T E X H I B I T O R S

PC 75 (7A F 24): Van Dam Nordia shows drawings of this 23-metre sloop.

Superior Yachts (5 C 20):

the 6.90-metre-long

Admirals Tender Sport

runs at up to 30 knots.

Fairline Squadron 65 (6 E 61): slick and slender 18-metre.

Subject to change

BOOT DSSELDORF 23 31 JANUARY


1/10 BOAT EXCLUSIVE

path with its Dolphin series. It follows

the lines of the lobster boats in New

England and places more emphasis on

nostalgic styling than on volume. Own-

ers can order the 54 with a sundeck or

flybridge on the superstructure.

Drettman has a contrasting diametric

concept with the type Bandido, that the

North German company offers as an

antithesis to their Elegance range. The

Elegance 122 will be the largest yacht at

the Boat Show and with this 20.60-

metre-long explorer type Bandido 66

Drettmann is serving a public that likes

stout, sturdy vessels. Shipyards such as

Sunseeker and Fairline are refining their

image with new models and solutions

and awakening the interest of old and

new owners. Anyone fancying larger

yachts and who would like to find out

first whether he feels comfortable in this

milieu is well advised to pay an orienta-

tion or preliminary decision visit to the

Show in Dsseldorf, also to study large

projects such as those by A & R, Fipa, Pax

Navi or the designers from Newcruise.

The same goes for sailing yachts. In

Hall 7A shipyards and designers will be

presenting their ideas for the future with

models and renderings among others

Van Dam will be revealing its plans for

the Performance Cruises 75, Baltic

Yachts and Royal Huisman their ideas for

the upper class. The latter is considered

to be the worlds top sailing yacht brand.

Day ticket: Adults 15; Monday to

Friday from 15:00 hrs 9; schoolchil-

dren, students, trainees 9, children

up to the age of 14 years 6.

Two-day ticket: 23

Times: daily from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs.

BOAT EXCLUSIVE: 7A C 07

China+86 411 8272 [email protected]

Croatia+385 52 741 [email protected]

Denmark+45 45 93 38 [email protected]

Finland+358 207 590 [email protected]

France+33 3 44 08 28 [email protected]

Germany+49 4101 707 [email protected]

Greece+30 210 41 43 [email protected]

Hong Kong+852 2857 [email protected]

Malta+356 21 822 [email protected]

Netherlands+31 10 445 [email protected]

Qatar+974 460 [email protected]

Spain+34 937 130 [email protected]

Turkey+90 216 585 [email protected]

U.A.E.+971 4 345 [email protected]

UK+44 1633 874 [email protected]

Italy (Superyacht Head Office)+39 010 835 [email protected]

www.hempel.com

Beautiful above andbelow the waterlineThe patented nanocapsule technology of HempelSuperyacht Globic NCT antifouling system keepssuperyacht hulls clean, clear and looking great at sea and in the marina.

Superior antifouling enhances performance,reduces fuel consumption, and there aresignificant savings in maintenance costs.

Hempel ProSystem for Superyacht the professional way to keep superyachtslooking beautiful above and belowthe waterline.

Hempel Superyacht Globic NCTPROTECTION. PERFORMANCE. PASSION.

www.hempel.com

Use Biocides Safely. Always read the label and product information before use.


BIG BOATS.SMALL PRICE.

Choose German Quality and subscribe to BOAT EXCLUSIVE:

6 issues a year, packed with news and reports from the

world of superyachts. With a subscribtion you save up to

20% of the cover price and never miss an issue. Dont miss this

great opportunity: ll in the form and post it back to us. Or order

your subscription online atwww.boat-exclusive.com

BOEX06_09_430x280.indd 1

YOUR PAYMENT METHOD

Please choose one of the following payment methods:

1.) Bank transfer on receipt of the invoice.

2.) Credit card: Visa Mastercard

Card Number

Valid from (if relevant) Expiry date

3.) I enclose a cheque for made payable to BOAT EXCLUSIVE. Please start with next issue/issue no. .

Signed Todays date

If you do not wish to receive information about the activities and services of BOAT EXCLUSIVE and carefully selected organisations that BOAT EXCLUSIVE believes will be of interest to you, please tick this box . HOW TO REPLY Please complete the form and sent to:

DataM-Services GmbH Fichtestrae 9 97074 Wrzburg GERMANYPhone +49-931-41701618 Fax +49-931-4170497Mail: subscription-boat-exclusive@datam-services.dewww.boat-exclusive.com

SUBSCRIPTION INVITATIONYes, Id like to subscribe to BOAT EXCLUSIVE.BOAT EXCLUSIVE is published 6 times a year. Annual subscription prices UK: 32.50, EU: C 50.40, ROW: C 54.90, including postage and packaging.

YOUR DETAILS Mr/Miss/Mrs/Ms

First name

Last name

Address

Postal/Zip code

Country

Daytime phone

Email

GIFT SUBSCRIPTIONI would like to subscribe on behalf of: Mr/Miss/Mrs/Ms

First name

Last name

Address

Postal/Zip code

Country

Daytime phone

Email

UP TO20 %OFF

Cou

ach

3700

Fly

17.11.2009 10:44:33 Uhr


A VERY ALTERNATIVEDESIGN CONCEPTReality was never his scene, said the designer Philippe Starck, describing

himself. When you look at the profile of 119-metre A, you can quite

believe him. His colleague Martin Francis, known for Eco, brought a

sense of nautical reality into the equation. HDW built this eyecatcher.

Text Martin Hager, Friedrich W. Pohl Photos Guillaume Plisson, Anja Wippich

032_eBEX110_A 18.12.2009 14:04 Uhr Seite 32


The alternative hull, the alternative superstructure, the alternative

yacht: the way waves are generated already tell you that A needs

to be judged by other standards. The yachting world agrees that she

is the most unusual yacht ever to have been launched. The builder

mastered this risky challenge during a four-year construction period.

032_eBEX110_A 18.12.2009 14:04 Uhr Seite 33


032_eBEX110_A 18.12.2009 14:11 Uhr Seite 34


The alternative foredeck: instead of placing it behind a protective

superstructure, Starck positioned the alfresco furniture on the

foredeck beneath a canopy that looks like a visor. There is space

for a number of seating arrangements, oversized sofas and a

dining table beneath this substantial source of shade. The pool is

a contrasting rectangle with glass panelling for a view astern. The

saloon can be opened on both sides (left) and provides a passage

to the aft section where loungers, extensive seating and a Jacuzzi

are placed beneath a less prominent sun shade (below right).

032_eBEX110_A 18.12.2009 14:11 Uhr Seite 35


032_eBEX110_A 18.12.2009 14:12 Uhr Seite 36


An alternative front: the ram bow has a menacing look. Martin Francis added it

to the original design by Philippe Starck. Both hull and superstructure similar

to US Navy destroyers can slice through heavy waters and enormous waves.

PHO

TO:

CA

RL G

ROLL

032_eBEX110_A 22.12.2009 10:34 Uhr Seite 37


The alternative interior: the owners bed is positioned with

a Mies van der Rohe Barcelona chair on a rotating pedestal.

The washbasin is close by in the middle of the room set in an

acrylic table, whilst the polished stainless steel Jacuzzi can be

seen by the window. Starck was liberal in his use of baroque-

style accessories, such as the massive standard lamp. Guests

are accommodated in reflective surroundings. The designer

even positioned a Jacuzzi in the saloon. Starck refreshingly

defies conventions and there is little nautical style evident.

032_eBEX110_A 18.12.2009 14:12 Uhr Seite 38

Alternative materials: marble

is one of the tried and trusted

materials used in the yachts

bathrooms. Starck chose

proud basins in Baccarat

crystal and placed them on

acrylic tables. One maritime

feature is the oiled teak floor.

032_eBEX110_A 18.12.2009 14:12 Uhr Seite 39


032_eBEX110_A 18.12.2009 14:13 Uhr Seite 40


The alternative profile: Starck did not attach great importance

to a generous amount of space. The superstructure looks like

the glass conning tower on a submarine. The builder installed

the owners suite, the bridge and the saloon on its decks. The

oval windows in the hull provide guests with light. One can see

hatches aft of the helipad which are in fact pop-up wave-breakers.

Imtech supplied the integrated bridge and Steen the anchor gear.

032_eBEX110_A 18.12.2009 14:13 Uhr Seite 41


was risky but you do not turn

down a commission such as

this, even if it is designed by

someone who is not exactly

regarded as a yacht designer.

However Starck has not only

gained experience with lemon

squeezers, but also on boats,

marinas and buildings and

interiors ashore. When talking

about a hotel he designed, he

stated he wanted to wake

people out of the soporific

state into which a society

that produces nothing but

onlookers has cast them.

Now you may well argue

that people check into a hotel

in order to be able to get a

peaceful nights sleep rather

than be woken up. Starck

takes a different view. He is

designer to the event society.

My interiors are creative

mechanisms and for these

purposes I will employ any

and every means, he once

lectured a German newspaper

team. He regards himself as a

director, who wants to tell a

story and amaze people.

The Frenchman generates

this amazement using, in his

own words, revolutionary

means. Dcor is of secondary

importance, he says. Critics

maintain that Starcks work is

all about dcor. Disagree-

ments of this kind are unlikely

to concern As bold owner

and his guests very much.

In any event Starck has

managed to design and fit out

a yacht that appears surreal

Starck wakesthe world up

Custom-made in New Zealand: Starck also designed both tenders, a Limo and an Open.

Slender elegance: A has a beam of only 19 metres.

here has not been any-

thing like it before. And

a design such as this

one is unlikely to emerge for

some time. The ram bow is

certainly en vogue at the

moment, and Feadships

Predator also features this

profile. But no previous

design can match As radi-

calness. The owner Andrey

Melnichenko apparently had

not originally intended to

revolutionise the yachting

world. He got several design-

ers to submit proposals and

then got hooked on a design

by Philippe Starck, who came

up with the idea for As

design during a long sleepless

night, so the story goes.

That was well over five

years ago, as HDW at that

time the Kiel-based division of

ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems

itself spent four years on

this project. The challenge

T

032_eBEX110_A 18.12.2009 14:14 Uhr Seite 42

The alternative outline: A

features a distinctive wedge

shape. The hull is widest

at the stern. The builder in-

stalled a second pool here on

the aft deck. Two terraces be-

low the twin polished funnels

provide guests private space.

032_eBEX110_A 18.12.2009 14:14 Uhr Seite 43


ed Francis as naval architect-

designer together with the

effervescent Starck. Francis

also submitted a complete

design to the owner, yet this

did not manage to cross the

finishing line. However the

owner did take a liking to my

work, Francis explained.

And so A was given a

bulbous bow, which Starck

had not envisaged. The un-

derwater protrusion turned

out to be necessary, since it

generates buoyancy in the

narrow stem section and also

reduces wave resistance.

Buoyancy was a key issue. The

builders in-house team had to

calculate where the centre of

gravity was and then judi-

ciously position the fixtures.

In order to be sure of fin-

ding a radical yet at the same

time seaworthy hull design

from the outset, Francis

design team commissioned

test tank experiments. What

astounded us was that the

hull design with its very long

stem generated fewer waves,

the faster the model ploughed

through the water. We were

all hooked. Form follows

function. The similarity of the

radical hull to those on the

new Zumwalt class of US

Navy destroyers is no coinci-

dence and has paid dividends.

In order to ensure that the hull

does not nosedive in heavy

stern seas or go off course,

Francis put an engine on the

test tank model and put it out

World of mirrors: the guest cabins can be linked. Double mirror doors act as partitions.

Follow the floor lighting: this long corridor on the lower deck links the six big guest cabins.

Martin Franciswas hooked

ence list. The 65-metre Fead-

ship Wedge too was deliv-

ered to her owner in 2002.

Back then Starck had speci-

fied a large chandelier in the

wheelhouse and wood-pan-

elled the exterior of the super-

structure. That would never

occur to Martin Francis.

For all the outlandishness of

his ideas, rationality plays a

major role in the Brits work,

and that is the reason why the

owner paired the level-head-

ciple of reality to the project,

although he is not exactly one

of the industrys conservatives

either. His 75-metre Eco,

nowadays called Enigma,

broke the mould in 1991 and

her impact has hardly been

matched to this day. Francis

however does not think about

telling stories and amazing

people, but about form

and function in a conven-

tional sense. A is not the

first yacht on Starcks refer-

enough to fit his maxims.

Reality was never my scene,

he told the newspaper in

no uncertain terms. I have

worked hard throughout my

life to avoid coming into con-

tact with it. Inspiring stuff.

And you can take him en-

tirely at his word when you

see A. In this case naval ar-

chitects had to get used to a

whole new way of thinking.

Martin Francis, trained in fur-

niture design, added the prin-

032_eBEX110_A 22.12.2009 10:36 Uhr Seite 44


onto the Solent using remote

control, in order to expose it

to the waves generated by

ferries. Even in waves that in

scale terms would have been

ten metres high, our model

travelled safely in the dry.

To shield the forward part

of the main deck and the

large amount of glass on

the superstructure, Lloyds re-

quired that a retractable wave-

breaker a structural highlight

be installed on the foredeck.

As far as I know the splash-

guard has not yet been used,

Francis recounted.

It took a full year to develop

the hull concept in detail. The

search for an appropriate

builder ended in Kiel at HDW.

Once he had handed over

lines drawings and GA-plans

to the shipbuilder, the perfec-

tionist yacht architects job

had been completed. Now

Dirk Kloostermann, acting as

the owners representative in

dealings with the builder,

which at this time was inte-

grated into ThyssenKrupp

Marine Systems, got involved.

Kloostermann recalls: Co-

ordinating the work of a wide

range of different staff and

suppliers was not always easy.

However the result is, to my

mind, just breathtaking.

The Dutchman supervised the

innovative project for three-

and-a-half years and occasion-

ally had to come up with

some creative solutions hims-

elf. The lack of space inside

A

Razor sharp: a bul-

bous bow provides

buoyancy for the nar-

row foredeck. A heli-

copter can land on

the platform above

the concealed anchor

equipment. Here the

tumblehome hull is

also clearly visible.

LOA: 119.00 mLWL: 118.38 mBeam: 18.87 mDraught: 5.15 mDisplacement: 5,500 tMaterial: steelEngines: 2 x MAN RK280Engine performance: 2 x 9,000 kWGears: 2 x Renk ASL 185Propellers: 2 x VATech, 5-blade, 3.60 mSteering gears: 2 x Rolls-Royce SR722-FCPSpeed (max.): 23 knSpeed (cruising): 19.5 knFuel tank: 757,000 lRange: 6,500 nm @ 19 knGenerators: 4 x CaterpillarGenerator output: 3 x 960 kW, 1 x 440 kWWater capacity: 94,000 lWater makers: 2 x HEM, 160,000 l/dayWaste water capacity: 86,000 l

Bow thrusters: 2 x Brunvoll 330 kWStabilisers: 4 x Quantum zero speedAir conditioning: 3 x Bitzer CSH85Lifts: 3 x LutzSatcom: 2 x Mini C, 1 x Fleet 77, 2 x SeatelVHF: 3 x SailorCompass: C. Plath Jupiter, Gyro SperryGPS: MX Marine MX 420Integrated bridge: Imtech UniMACs 3000Capstan: SteenGangways: 4 x HydromarPlatform: Blohm + Voss Engineering KielTenders: 2 x Vaudrey Miller custom, 3 x PascoeCranes: 8 x Van DrielDesign: Philippe StarckNaval architecture: Martin FrancisInterior design: Philippe StarckInterior fit-out:Deutsche Werksttten, GreenlineClassification: Lloyds 100 a1 SSC Yacht (p)Builder: HDW, 2008

Lloyds requireda wave-breaker

032_eBEX110_A 18.12.2009 14:14 Uhr Seite 46

the tumblehome hull required inven-

tiveness. And where did other prob-

lems crop up? Just smoothing the mas-

sive surfaces was difficult enough. The

hatches in front of the tender garage are

each 14 metres long and 4.5 metres

high. Nothing can be allowed to warp. It

was the seven hatchways on each side

that necessitated having to take strength

into account. The hatches in the anchor

room that enable people to observe the

yacht as she manoeuvres also caused

headaches. Cranes, anchors, antennas,

tenders and toys are absolutely forbid-

den to detract from the overall shape in

any way. Everything is cleverly con-

cealed. The hydraulic system plays a cru-

cial role with this wealth of applications.

A, did the media rounds for a long

time, known as the SF99 (Starck/

Francis, 99 metres) project and then as

Sigma. She has been designed to

cruise distances of up to 6,000 nautical

miles nonstop. However the revolution-

ary Starckisms did not end with delivery

of the yacht. Even the captain had to

rethink, for A has no bridge sponsons.

Extendable video cameras provide orien-

tation and docking requires experience.

The owner, his guests and crew will be

able to live with the fact that Starcks

design of these 119 metres has reduced

the interior to a perceived 90 metres

in length, as well as with the fact that

the wind will blow on the foredeck

when A is at anchor. A has recently

won the top category of the Interna-

tional Superyacht Society Award in Fort

Lauderdale, for sailing aboard a unique

specimen such as this is surely one of the

yachting worlds most unbeatable ex-

periences. A, named after the owners

wife, Aleksandra, has undoubtedly al-

ready acquired historical significance.

1/10 BOAT EXCLUSIVE

The captain steers with the aid of video

Mercedes-Benz The Large CoupsThe brochures since 1951128 pages, 108 photos, 2 fold-out pagesformat 23 x 26,5 cm, hardcover with jacket 29,90 [D]ISBN 978-3-7688-1833-9 (English issue)ISBN 978-3-7688-1832-2 (German issue)

History of thelarge coups

The large coups share their technology with theS Class luxury sedans and their predecessors, parti-cularly in terms of their engines. In addition, drivershave always had the best that automotive techno-logy had to offer in terms of on-board features.

This book presents the history of the MercedesCoup on the basis of the brochures produced since1951, starting with the 300 S Coup and endingwith the luxury sedans of todays CL Class. This isan eye-catching kaleidoscope of images and textwith fascinating graphic design that includes largeformat fold-out pages.

Martin Hussermann

InfoLine

00

49

/ (

0)

521

/55

99

33

www.delius-klasing.de

/sho

p

032_eBEX110_A 22.12.2009 10:38 Uhr Seite 47


PERIOD FEATURESA visionary owner and Burger Boat Company join forces to bring a period yacht with

modern-day engineering to life. Aluminium alloy hull meets Art Deco on the ocean.

Text Diane M. Byrne Photos Neil Rabinowitz

0048_048_eBEX110_Burger 17.12.2009 14:28 Uhr Seite 48


Exquisite: note the trailboards at the bow. A typical feature

of Art Deco-era yachts, they were designed and hand-carved

by one Burger craftsman, taking about 200 hours to produce.

ularly to people who they

credit with making them the

success up on the podium.

Ray Catena has something

in common with these hon-

orees. The American business-

man, who owns luxury car

dealerships in the northeast-

ern United States, is known

atch any award

show, and you

will see a flood of

emotions cross the faces of

the winners. Sometimes over-

whelmed, other times overjoyed,

they quickly try to gather their

thoughts to say thank you.

They express gratitude partic-

W for the credo If you thinksomething is more importantthan the customer, thinkagain. He is also known for

having commissioned a hand-

ful of superyachts. When he

speaks about his newest de-

livery, Sycara IV, his pride

spills over. But he asserts that



Seamanlike: modern navigation and communication systems were a must, of course, though the room style still suits the period look.

Spot the original: the tender on the upper aft deck is a restored Elco class, built around the same era that the mothership represents.



Sycara IVhas madepeople blinkas she passes

Hidden details: the passarelle is concealed behind the wood nameboard in the fantail stern.

Timeless: with her bowsprit detail it feels like going back in time owner, Ray Catena, says.

she would not exist without

the input of a handful of other

people. Some are individuals

he has worked with for years,

while others are new collabo-

rators, chosen because he ad-

mired their work elsewhere.

When you get a close look

at Sycara IV, you under-

stand why Catena wishes to

give such credit. If you did not

know better, you would think

the 46.1-metre yacht he and

his wife Elsie are enjoying was

built nearly a century ago. In-

deed, Sycara IV has been

making people blink since de-

parting Burger Boat Company

along the shores of Lake Mich-

igan last August, then cruising

down the U.S. East Coast in

the early autumn, and ven-

turing to the Caribbean for

the winter. She represents

what can be achieved when

Art Deco inspiration meets

modern-day motivation.

After all, modern yachts do

not feature a bowsprit or a

funnel. Nor do they include a



Respect: crew cabins are finished like the guest staterooms. French doors: the dining room leads directly onto a terrace.

Yacht club feel: the bar area welcomes guests into the cosy saloon. Who needs the sun deck Jacuzzi when you can sink into these sofas!



Catenas heartstrings for 20

years. Furthermore, it is, in his

estimation, the ideal look for

exploring the Hudson River,

the Mississippi River, the Erie

Canal, the Great Lakes, and

other inland American water-

ways. Sure, he planned to

cruise Caribbean and Mediter-

ranean waters, as he had done

fantail-style stern or gold-

leafed, carved-wood trail-

boards flanking the bow the

latter of which Catena says are

so beautiful, so authentic.

She has all of these because

they are key elements of

the typical cruiser built in the

U.S.A. in the 1930s. It is a de-

sign that had been tugging at

on his previous yachts, but the

deep drafts of those launches

prevented him from travelling

within his own countrys vast

interior. She was made to do

things other boats this size

cant do, he explains.

Because Catena had such a

clear vision, he laid out the

whole yacht, including the

She doesthings otherboats this size cannot

Warm but light: wood beams, white lacquer and fabric create contrast overhead throughout.

Classic movies: what would a contemporary classic yacht be without modern entertainment?

048_eBEX110_Burger 22.12.2009 10:41 Uhr Seite 53

Commanding views: Sycara IV has an exterior helm

station just aft of the ships bell for faithfulness to her

design. A deck Jacuzzi aft of the funnel adds a splash

of todays lifestyle period dress codes are optional.



are familiar with King, you

may wonder what a sailboat

designer could bring to the

project. There are actually two

elements in common: Fantail

cruisers had schooner-like

bows and hulls that tapered

down to their keels. Also of

importance: Catena wanted a

minimal wake with efficient

performance and fuel con-

sumption. Kings contributions

to the ketch Scheherazade

and the classic-looking, cutter-

rigged sloop Maria Cattiva

filled the bill on all counts.

Tank tests further proved

King to be a good choice, as did

sea trials. Sycara IV cruised

at 12 knots with a wake of less

than 0.03 metres, exactly as

Catena specified, according to

Steve Narcawicz, his long-time

project manager. Narcawicz

also relates that, even with the

gensets on, the yacht aver-

aged close to the fuel con-

sumption Catena specified at

that speed, 102 litres per hour.

Of course, Kings design

could not have undergone

sea trials without a shipyard.

I wanted to build in America

if I could, Catena says, grant-

ing Burger the contract based

largely on its long history

of custom construction. The

doors to Burgers first sheds

were opened in 1863, making

it the oldest U.S.-based super-

yacht yard and second oldest

among American recreational

boat builders (top honor goes

to Hogdon Yachts, founded

1816). Narcawicz points out

another factor that weighed

into Catenas decision, that

being the skill of Burgers

wood shop. It has a high

level of cabinetry work, so it

was a natural fit, he explains.

Ken Freivokh, Sycara IVs in-

terior designer, agrees, saying

he was impressed by the

teamwork and how the tech-

nical department exchanged

correspondence. They were

very anxious to interpret the

requirement fully and with a

good understanding, he

says, adding they prepared a

number of samples of all new

Interpret therequirement

space planning and dcor, be-

fore he signed any contracts.

Ive built a number of boats;

I know what I wanted to do,

he explains. He then went

about seeking who he felt

were the right experts for each

task. For the hull design, he

approached Bruce King. If you

A ship runs on its stomach: crew are treated to authentic period dcor and haute cuisine.

Fresh air: round ports, as in the heavy-duty galley, are in keeping with the Art Deco style.



S Y C A R A I V

Design and build: Ken Freivokh and Bruce King, together with Burger Boat Company

and their network of subcontractors have created a general arrangement that is hard

to date. Full walk-around side decks at main deck level invite one to explore, perhaps

a romantic stroll when the dining room doors are flung open after the port is served.

concepts and areas, and once

approved, they matched such

master samples to perfec-

tion. Look at the saloon, the

dining area, the main-deck

master, and the three guest

staterooms. Raised wall panels

of madrone burl contain inlays

of Macassar ebony. Paduak, a

reddish-orange African wood,

is used for moulding, marking

a nice contrast against white-

painted panels. Even the crew

quarters have white-painted

panels and mahogany. Teak

and sycamore cover floors in

some areas, with off-white

carpeting used in others. Deep

blue, cream, and other neu-

trals combine for a traditional-

ly nautical sensation. Burgers

ability extends outside, too, to

the bowsprit and mast. On an

Art Deco-era yacht, both

would be crafted of wood. But

that is not practical today, giv-

en the high maintenance. In-

stead, they are made of car-

bon fibre and epoxy, by sub-

contractors in Maine. Burger

then investigated faux paints,

developing one with Awlgrip.

The tone and application are

so realistic even up close.

The more Catena talks the

more people he credits. The

funny thing is, he says he

does not need any credit yet

Sycara IV is what I was dream-

ing about, meeting every crite-

ria. He should take some. Af-

ter all, if you think a custom

yacht is more important than

the customer, think again.

Credit is due to the customer

LOA: 46.10 m LWL: 34.90 m Beam: 8.30 m Draught: 1.90 m Displacement: 271 t Material: aluminium Engines: 2 x Caterpillar C-18 Engine performance: 2 x 448 kW Gears: Reintjes WAF 244 Propeller: Michigan Wheel 5-bladed Speed (max.): 14 kn Speed (cruising): 10 kn Fuel tank: 16,160 l Range: 2,400 nm @10 kn Generators: 2 x Kohler Generator output: 2 x 80 kW Water tank: 5,700 l Watermaker: Matrix S-2600 Waste water tank: Heli-SepAnchor system: 2 x Muir VC 4000

Bow thruster: Quantum QT 120Stern thruster Quantum QT 30 Stabilisers: Quantum Zero Speed QC 1000 Air conditioning: Dometic Entertainment system: Linn Galley: Cospolich, VikingLaundry: Miele Navigation system: Anschtz, Furuno, Simrad Communication system: NERA VIP tender: Elco Cranes: Nautical Structures Toys: 2 x kayaks Fire protection system: Ansul Monitoring system: SiMONPaint system: Awlgrip Naval architect: Bruce King/Burger Styling: Ken Freivokh/BurgerInterior Design: Ken Freivokh/Burger Classification: ABS A1 Yachting Service AMS Builder: Burger Boat Company, 2009

048_eBEX110_Burger 22.12.2009 10:42 Uhr Seite 56


THE BEST OF TWO WORLDSJoubert Nivelt Goeffers and JFA shipyard have picked up on a new trend. With an interior

by Rhoades Young, Hortense can be considered to be either an exploration motor

yacht with good sailing capabilities or a ketch with a long range motor yacht autonomy.

Text Sbastien Bavthez Photos Benoit Stichelbaut, Nicolas Claris

Sail or power: a hybrid that can harness the winds energy in good conditions or keep to long-range exploration schedules under motor.

achts are born out

of dreams, encounters,

friendships, long dis-

cussions, compromises, and

always passion. Hortense is

no different. The naval archi-

tect Michel Joubert carries

pictures of his own yacht

Marguerite a 16-metre

Y aluminium ketch in the icesaround the North Pole, wher-ever he goes. He is so passion-ate about sailing in remote

places that he shows them to

everybody at every opportuni-

ty. Guess what happens when

he meets Hortenses own-

er? The latter falls in love with

the Marguerite photos in

the ice and tells Joubert this

is where I want to sail!.

Moored alongside in front

of JFAs office in Concarneau,

Hortense, with her impos-

ing freeboard and two masts,

looks like an exploration ves-

sel of the 50s but with a mod-

ern sailing rig added and a

yacht quality finish. Looking

up, you can easily notice the

ketch is meant to sail. The two

carbon masts, made by Lori-

ma, with their beautiful Park

Avenue booms stand proud. I

am aboard with the shipyards

and the owners crews for the

058_eBEX110_Hortense 23.12.2009 10:14 Uhr Seite 58

Purposeful: the fly-

bridge has a professional

air about it while carbon

spars carry a practical sail

plan. Large windows allow

those below to enjoy the

scenery too in security.



Interior living: designed

to be enjoyed from

inside, as much as on

deck, the layout is open

plan so that the owner

and his party can com-

municate from guest

galley/bar to helm.

last sea trial and a helicopter

photo shoot a day before the

delivery. The bow thruster

gently pushes us off the dock

and we motor pass the Old

City of Concarneau toward

the Glenans, one of the most

beautiful areas in Britanny.

The view from the high fly-

bridge is quite impressive with

only small blind spots for-

ward. The flybridge hosts a

pilot station with a comfort-

able seat, hydraulic sail trim

controls, two tenders and the

mizzen mast. The mainsail

sheet is located inside the

boom while the staysail is self

tacking and the genoa sheets

run neatly along the guard-

rails to the aft cockpit, where

the mizzen is trimmed on

dedicated winches.

While we are motoring out I

go down below. The silence is

noticeable; acoustic insulation

was a priority and the Dutch

company Van Cappellen Con-

sultancy were employed by

JFA to optimize it. I can barely



Clean lines: big spaces

and simple interior

details, using white

deckheads, satin wood,

leather and plenty of

natural light make for

calm live-aboard relax-

ation and people flow.

hear the hum of the twin 285

hp Cummins diesels running.

The pilot house, upper and

lower saloons share one large

and uncluttered space, almost

the full beam of Hortense.

Hortense is designed to be

sailed mainly from inside the

pilot house. The pilot house is

divided in two sections, both

with very comfortable light

brown, thick leather sofas.

The radar and a MaxSea soft-

ware dedicated computer

screens are located to port

and the helm, engine con-

trols, electric switches, alarm

systems, as well as the sail

trimming push buttons are

to hand to starboard. The sa-

loon/lounge, separated from

the pilot house by a small

change in level, was designed

by Dick Young to be the focal

point of life aboard. Floor-to-

ceiling windows give open

views of the sea even while

relaxing in the comfortable

sofas. Three steps down, the

lower saloon is an inviting



the transom. We are sailing at

4.8 knots in 12.5 knots of

wind at a 44-degree true wind

angle, without any help from

the engines, which is not bad

for a 130-tonne yacht. Later

on, with the 380-square-me-

tre red spinnaker, we will

reach 6.5 knots with 12 knots

of wind at 112-degree true

wind angle. Hortenses cruis-

ing speed motoring is 11

knots. Joubert Nivelt Design

has balanced the sails and hull

nicely with the three-metre-

long, 20-tonne ballast keel.

So for the most skeptical

(I was amongst them) the

answer is yes, Hortense can

sail. On long runs, to reduce

heeling, it is possible to trans-

fer 3,000 litres of fuel to ei-

ther the port or starboard day

tanks. The shipyard has done

fuel consumption tests both

with and without sails. With

both engines running at 1,500

rpm, at a speed of 10 knots

fuel consumption reaches 35

litres an hour while, with the

sails set in ideal sea and wind

conditions, at the same speed

at 1,000 rpm the consumption

can be reduced by 30 %.

I want to get a feel for the

owners suite while sailing. To

access it you have to pass

through the lower saloon and

descend a staircase to the

heart of Hortense, next to

the crew quarters and the

galley. What may seem to be

a strange location at first

specified by the owner turns

Alfresco: breakfast on the

sheltered aft deck, maybe

to discuss the it

Documents

Boat Exclusive 2010.01-02.pdf