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FINE SILVERSUPER SLEEK AND ECO-FRIENDLY, SILVER FAST’S CONSTRUCTION AND

DESIGN GIVE HER OCEAN-GOING CAPABILITIES THAT PUSH THE BOUNDARIES OF YACHTING.

By Craig Hurst

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THE FOURTH AND MOST RECENT superyacht built by German-owned premier luxury yacht builder SilverYachts in Western Australia is the 77-metre Silver Fast – the most advanced, eco-fuel-efficient vessel in the ground-breaking Silver series.

Designed by the famed Espen Øino, Silver Fast retains the super-sleek contour and unique hull lines of her much-prized predecessors, but with a striking new all dark silver paint.

Silver Fast was named Finest New Yacht at the Monaco Yacht Show, where she was displayed for all to see in the heart of the harbour at the Quai Rainier Ier.

At 77m (252.6ft) and a top speed of 27 knots, Silver Fast is the world’s largest and fastest aluminium motor yacht with conventional propulsion, in terms of length-to-speed ratio.

This remarkable performance was demonstrated on her recent 11,000-nautical-mile delivery from Perth to Monaco, with a stopover in the Gulf. She completed her maiden voyage seamlessly and efficiently at an average speed of 17 knots, with fuel consumption of 400 litres per hour.

“The external appearance of a yacht is to a large extent determined by its internal volumes and the distribution of these,” says Øino. “In the quest for speed with low consumption and therefore efficiency the volume distribution of Silver Fast is arranged longitudinally rather than vertically (and thus transversally for stability reasons) as is the case with most yachts today.”

This year, SilverYachts made its debut presence at Asia’s most important annual yachting event, the Singapore Yacht Show.

“We chose to participate at SYS 2015 as we know there are plenty of potential buyers in the region, and we are impressed with the growth and calibre of visitors to this event,”

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says SilverYachts Owner Guido Krass. “Our yachts are ultra-modern in design and aesthetic but also in technology and operation. We know they will appeal to the dynamic, vibrant clientele in Asia and the Singapore Yacht Show is clearly the proven platform in the region for accessing those individuals.”

SilverYachts Director of Sales Jona Kan likens Silver Fast to a racing car, rather than a large limousine. “She is a super sleek, eco-friendly modern yacht whose construction and design give her ocean-going capabilities that push the boundaries of yachting,” he adds. “We believe that Asian yacht buyers will be impressed with the simplicity, efficiency and speed of this yacht.”

At 18-20 knots the yacht is quiet and vibration-free, making her perfect for fast and fuel-efficient long overnight passages with low noise levels of around 40/45 decibels. The sleek hull cuts through the water, resulting in zero slamming in 1-2m head seas.

In August, Mercedes Benz joined forces with SilverYachts to produce a film in Monaco featuring the new iconic S Class Convertible atop the bow of Silver Fast. The film and the car had their debut in September during the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show 2015.

Remarkably, the new S Class Convertible was positioned on the helipad of the yacht with only the handbrake on to keep the car in place while speeding through the waters at 20 knots. This film was shown at the Monaco Yacht Show and is available on the SilverYachts website.

The launch of Silver Fast has also attracted more than 8,000 followers for SilverYachts on Instagram.

Designed by Germany-based Andreas Holnburger of Vain Interiors, the layout comprises of Owner’s suite with lounge and large private deck; three double VIP guest cabins, one double guest cabin and three further twin cabins.

The sundeck features an outdoor cinema and a glass-fronted eight-person Jacuzzi, and the expansive beach club is complete with

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SilverYachts 77m Silver Fast

LOA 77m (252.6ft)

Beam 10m (32.8ft)

Draft 2.6m (8.4ft)

Builder SilverYachts, Australia

Exterior Design Espen Øino

Interior Design Vain Interiors

Class Lloyds+100A1, SSC, Yacht Mono, G6+LMC,UMS, MCA LY2

Engines 2 x 3,630hp MTU

Range 4,500nm

Gross Tonnage 952

Hull Aluminium

Superstructure Aluminium

Deck Teak

Cruising Speed 22 knots

Max Speed 27 knots

Stabilisers 4 x Quantum Speed

Guests 18

Guest Cabins 8 (5 x Double, 3 x Twin, 2 x Additional Berths)

Crew 18

entertainment equipment, full spa area including sauna, steam room, gym, massage room and beauty salon. A top-of-the-range 70,000-watt sound system is fully integrated in the structures. In addition to a wide array of toys, the passerelle doubles as diving board.

The aft deck features a stunning winter garden with wraparound sliding glass panels and heating/ air conditioning, providing an indoor or outdoor dining option for up to 20 guests.

The innovative tender stowage is accessed via unique forward gull wing doors housing the two 7.6m customised craft that are protected from the weather. The forward touch-and-go helipad is rated for helicopters up to an Agusta 109 or an EC135.

Having built on the success and experience of the multi- award winning Silver, Silver Zwei and Smeralda, Silver Fast raises the SilverYachts standard to a new, incredibly impressive level.

Based within the Australian Marine Complex, in Henderson, Western Australia, SilverYachts (formerly Hanseatic Marine) commenced operations in 2005 and has become one of the world’s leading superyacht builders.

A member of the exclusive Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss), SilverYachts works hand-in-hand with world-renowned naval architect and designer Øino, an expert in combining state-of-the-art design with performance and fuel efficiency.

SilverYachts operates out of purpose-built facilities occupying more than 6,000 square metres, including two major shipbuilding halls, a fit out hall, workshop spaces and design offices.

The yard is currently working on its next project under construction, the 84.5m Silver Loft that was shown in Monaco with a large-scale yacht model and renderings at the stand.

World-leading yacht brokerage firm Burgess and Middle East-leading yacht consultancy Behnemar have been appointed as joint central agents for the sale of Silver Fast, which is priced just under 80 million euros. www.silveryachts.comwww.burgessyachts.comwww.behnemar.com