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John Staluppi and John
Rosatti have more than just a passing interest in speed—and Bond-themed
yachts. Here’s a quick look at their three previous yachts that fit
the bill:
Thunderball:
Measuring 110 feet LOA, this yacht was delivered in 1987, powered by twin
3,500-hp MTU 16V396TB94 diesel engines. The top speed achieved was 46
knots, still impressive for a private vessel of her size in today's world.
Octopussy:
One year after Thunderball, Octopussy debuted at 130
feet LOA. She also outran her smaller sibling, achieving a top speed of
53.2 knots, thanks to triple 3,500-hp MTU 16V396TB94 diesel engines matched
with triple KaMeWa waterjets. Octopussy held the record until 1992,
when Moonraker was launched.
Moonraker:
Though smaller than Octopussy, at 116 feet LOA, Moonraker
cranked out a much higher top speed: 66.7 knots. It came courtesy of twin
3,481-hp MTU 16V396TB94 diesel engines paired with a single 4,056-hp Textron
Lycoming TF-40 gas turbine, all powering triple KaMeWa waterjets. She
held the unofficial record until King Juan Carlos took delivery of Fortuna
in 2000. —D.M.B.
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