Tuscan Sun
August 1, 2011
Name: Tuscan SunLength: 147’Builder: Izar, SpainYear Launched: 2006Captain: Capt. Gui GarciaBroker: IYCwww.iyc.com.Featured in: A
Name: Tuscan SunLength: 147’Builder: Izar, SpainYear Launched: 2006Captain: Capt. Gui GarciaBroker: IYCwww.iyc.com.Featured in: A
Name: Independence 2Length: 105’Builder: Broward, USAYear Launched: 1993/2007Captain: Capt. Matt BraistedBroker: RJCContact: (954) 525-3886.www.rjcyachts.com.Featured in:
Name: Hooter Patrol 4 (HP4)Length: 97’Builder: Hargrave, USAYear Launched: 2006/2008/2010Captain: Capt. Adam MaraniBroker: IYCwww.iyc.com.Featured in:
Name: Big CityLength: 141’Builder: Trinity, USAYear Launched: 2009Captain: Capt. Barry BramhillBroker: IYCContact: (954) 522-2323.www.iyc.com.Featured in:
At LastLength: 145’Builder: Heesen, HollandYear Launched: 1990/2009Captain: Capt. Herbert MagneyBroker: Churchill Yacht PartnersContact: (954) 527-2626.www.churchillyachts.com.
Now HiringHow To Staff A Yacht The Right Way.Illustration by Steve AdamsWhen an owner decides to build a yacht, he seeks out a shipyard suited to realize his dreams. The builder shapes the hull, installs the engines, and wires in the latest technology. Though her launch gets all the attention, it
Rendering courtesy of NuvolariDesign of the FutureWhen talking megayacht design, sometimes the magnitude of the project is difficult to comprehend through just the LOA. The length doesn’t tell the whole story; it doesn’t give any concept of volume or number of crew required for maintenance. Such is the case with
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Turkish DelightIn 1994, the 50-meter Turquoise (now La Naturalle Dee) hit the water and propelled Turkey into the world of megayacht construction. This January, 17 years later, Proteksan-Turquoise launched a 55-meter (181-foot) Turquoise (above) for the same owner. Her six staterooms and welcoming saloon and comfortable dining table (below) were
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Rendering courtesy of KingshipSome people have trouble thinking of a megayacht as an eco-friendly vessel, which is understandable. Fuel and freshwater capacities are measured in the thousands, if not tens of thousands, of gallons. Some yachts devote entire refrigerators to keeping fresh flowers, and most maintain enough food
Reflections of PerfectionIt’s an incredible task to create a flawless yacht finish.First steps include making sure the surface of the boat is smooth, which is just as important as how the paint is applied.When a megayacht pulls into a marina, all eyes turn to her. Often her lines will spark comments
Changing TackA Benetti Sail Division primerThe Benetti Sail Divsion 160 Logica is the longest design in the company’s new line of yachts.Just as you should never judge a book by its cover, you shouldn’t judge the Benetti Sail Division by its name. Sure, the company was founded as Benetti’s
And Now for Something Completely DifferentDuring a traditional megayacht charter, guests plan a weeklong itinerary with their favorite stops, meals, and activities (for a six-figure fee plus expenses, of course). And from December through March, the Caribbean is the traditional location for these charters. But this season, the 70-meter (229-foot)
The famed Dutch ship builder Amels is putting the finishing touches on the Limited Editions Amels 212, the largest build yet to come from its semicustom line of megayachts.
Name: Tuscan SunLength: 147’Builder: Izar, SpainYear Launched: 2006Captain: Capt. Gui GarciaBroker: IYCwww.iyc.com.Featured in: A
Name: Independence 2Length: 105’Builder: Broward, USAYear Launched: 1993/2007Captain: Capt. Matt BraistedBroker: RJCContact: (954) 525-3886.www.rjcyachts.com.Featured in:
Name: Hooter Patrol 4 (HP4)Length: 97’Builder: Hargrave, USAYear Launched: 2006/2008/2010Captain: Capt. Adam MaraniBroker: IYCwww.iyc.com.Featured in:
Name: Big CityLength: 141’Builder: Trinity, USAYear Launched: 2009Captain: Capt. Barry BramhillBroker: IYCContact: (954) 522-2323.www.iyc.com.Featured in:
At LastLength: 145’Builder: Heesen, HollandYear Launched: 1990/2009Captain: Capt. Herbert MagneyBroker: Churchill Yacht PartnersContact: (954) 527-2626.www.churchillyachts.com.
Now HiringHow To Staff A Yacht The Right Way.Illustration by Steve AdamsWhen an owner decides to build a yacht, he seeks out a shipyard suited to realize his dreams. The builder shapes the hull, installs the engines, and wires in the latest technology. Though her launch gets all the attention, it
Rendering courtesy of NuvolariDesign of the FutureWhen talking megayacht design, sometimes the magnitude of the project is difficult to comprehend through just the LOA. The length doesn’t tell the whole story; it doesn’t give any concept of volume or number of crew required for maintenance. Such is the case with
A Dream Come TrueThe 136-foot Dreamer represents a lot of firsts for HargraveDreamer was a real stand-out on Collins Avenue during the recent Miami International Boat Show. As I walked past I noticed her large forward windows, which really separated her from the pack. This 136-footer embodies some big firsts for the builder: the first
Turkish DelightIn 1994, the 50-meter Turquoise (now La Naturalle Dee) hit the water and propelled Turkey into the world of megayacht construction. This January, 17 years later, Proteksan-Turquoise launched a 55-meter (181-foot) Turquoise (above) for the same owner. Her six staterooms and welcoming saloon and comfortable dining table (below) were
Northwest NewsDelta Marine starts constructionSeattle-based Delta Marine has begun construction on the sixth yacht in its 50-meter (164-foot) series (above). The interior design will feature a Polynesian theme with tropical hardwoods throughout. The owner’s cabin will be located aft of the pilothouse, where the skylounge
Rendering courtesy of KingshipSome people have trouble thinking of a megayacht as an eco-friendly vessel, which is understandable. Fuel and freshwater capacities are measured in the thousands, if not tens of thousands, of gallons. Some yachts devote entire refrigerators to keeping fresh flowers, and most maintain enough food
Reflections of PerfectionIt’s an incredible task to create a flawless yacht finish.First steps include making sure the surface of the boat is smooth, which is just as important as how the paint is applied.When a megayacht pulls into a marina, all eyes turn to her. Often her lines will spark comments
Changing TackA Benetti Sail Division primerThe Benetti Sail Divsion 160 Logica is the longest design in the company’s new line of yachts.Just as you should never judge a book by its cover, you shouldn’t judge the Benetti Sail Division by its name. Sure, the company was founded as Benetti’s
And Now for Something Completely DifferentDuring a traditional megayacht charter, guests plan a weeklong itinerary with their favorite stops, meals, and activities (for a six-figure fee plus expenses, of course). And from December through March, the Caribbean is the traditional location for these charters. But this season, the 70-meter (229-foot)
The famed Dutch ship builder Amels is putting the finishing touches on the Limited Editions Amels 212, the largest build yet to come from its semicustom line of megayachts.
