139' Abeking & RAsmussen

Pearwood walls and large

windows frame sweeping

views from the aft and

dining salons. Etched

glass pocket doors create

versatile spaces, intimate

or expansive as desired.

The lounge area of the

dining salon features a

concealed large flat screen

television and the pair

of period Art Deco game

tables in the aft salon

can be used separately

or together for additional

dining. The private forward

office includes a state-of-

the-art communications

system, lounge seating and

retractable wide screen

LCD television.

In 2006 Naval Architect Bill Langan of Langan Design Associates was

engaged to design an extension to the vessel incorporating an open aft

deck and effortless water access and jet ski storage. Inside, additional

crew quarters and redesigned laundry and lazarette complement existing

operational areas. So Taj was repowered to achieve excellent cruising

speeds, fuel efficiency and emissions, meeting modern “green” standards.

As part of the refit Susan Orsini, of Orsini Design Associates redesigned the

interior completed in late 2008 featuring Art Deco and contemporary details

and furnishings in warm neutral tones punctuated by “So Taj blue” .

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Privately situated

amidships, the owner’s

stateroom features a king

size bed, entertainment

center, dressing table

and lounge seating. The

exquisite his and her onyx

and gold bathrooms are

separated by an expansive

shared steam shower.

A walk-in closet, lockers

and drawers throughout

provide ample storage for

a voyage of any length.

Each of the three guest cabins include en suite bathrooms detailed in pearwood and

cream marble. Guests may choose between queen and twin bed accommodations.

Sophisticated entertainment and communication systems have been implemented throughout

for convenience. Satellite television reception is available on LCD televisions in the staterooms

and social areas. A computer network includes four workstations, six wireless access points

and 10 LAN ports. All interior and exterior spaces are furnished with central and independent

music systems. A four camera security system monitors the yacht day and night.

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spAcious luxuRious outdooR enteRtAining, optimAl

sun exposuRe, And luxuRious dining spAces.

The shaded banquette

seating areas with hi-low

tables on the fly bridge

are suitable for cocktails,

conversation and dining

for twelve. Lounge seating

is fully reclinable adding

flexibility and function.

A wet bar and service area

allows easy entertaining

and service. On the main

level, an open aft deck has

dining seating for eight

screened from the sun by

the bridge above. Central

stairs lead to the swim

platform aft and spiral

stairs provide access to

the upper decks. A large

comfortable sunning area

is included forward on the

main deck.

Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen

Built / Refit: 1985 / 2008

Length: 139' (42.37 m)

Beam: 23' (7.01 m)

Draft: 7' (2.16 m)

Hull: Aluminum

Engines: MTU 12V2000 M92

1635 hp | New 2008

Range: 3500 nm

Max Speed: 20.9 knots

Fuel: 9664 gallons

Fresh Water: 2300 gallons

Cabins: 4 | Guests: 8 | Crew: 8

Naval Architect: Langan Design Associates

Interior Design: Orsini Design Associates

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Photos: Jim Raycroft, Martin Bydalek (cover).

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139' Abeking & RAsmussen

The spacious well appointed Pearwood galley has granite counter tops, commercial refrigerators, freezers and appliances. A Pearwood and granite wet bar/service pantry adjacent to the galley provide convenient service to all areas of the yacht. The raised pilot house features full electronics and navigation systems enabling the vessel to travel and communicate safely around the world.