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The nearly 150-year-old builder launched a new luxury performance division in 2018—CL Yachts— and unveiled the CLB72 and CLA76f. The new offerings tap into current trends and take a different approach to design, materials, and innovation.
Careful engineering and extensive use of carbon fiber in the hull structure make for an exceptionally lightweight boat, which eases handling and gives a top speed of around 30 knots. The layout varies greatly between each, but both boast a full-beam amidships master and a particularly spacious engine room. The priority is given to comfort and user-friendliness is seen in the gyrostabilization, active interceptor system, and floating interior that minimizes vibration.
Italian style comes to Miami in the form of the Azimut S6 & Azimut Atlantis 51.
In downtown Miami, the S6 has a fresh, refined interior design by Francesco Guida. It employs carbon tech construction and triple Volvo Penta IPS drives to maximize fuel effciency, reduce noise and propel it to 36 knots. The extra space aorded by the IPS’s compact engine room goes to a huge garage that comes with a personalized tender, a Tecnorib Pirelli J33-Azimut Special Edition.
On Virginia Key, the Atlantis 51, shown, is pure open—the main deck is one big open-air lounge. Below, a generous beam and vertical bow work together to maximize volume for three very comfortable cabins plus a large below-deck dinette.
A departure for the Italian yard, the new SX line is a fusion of the classic flybridge yacht and the growing trend of explorers. The latest addition, the SX76 makes its U.S. debut in Miami. The high bow and reverse-raked main deck windows give a hint of ruggedness, while the interior is characterized by open spaces and large windows.
Placing the helm exclusively on the flybridge, which can fully enclose with side windows and aft panels, gives more social space to the main deck. Just four steps below
the main deck level, the swim platform carries a tender of up to 13 feet and a
personal watercraft.
When these are offloaded, the area becomes a vast beach club of nearly 200 square feet.
With a blue sapphire exterior—a first for Riva—and stainless steel and mahogany accents, the Riva 66 Ribelle makes a statement in keeping with the storied Italian brand. As the newest addition to the sportsfly range, a low-profile flybridge crowns the boat and gives another spot to sunbathe and drive.
The main deck interior boasts six-foot, nine-inch headroom enveloped by huge windows, and below deck, a three-stateroom layout is standard, including a midship owner’s cabin. A 75-square-foot sunpad with built-in backrest makes full use of the foredeck, while aft is a garage that can accommodate a Williams 345 tender and a Seabob. Twin 1,550-hp MAN V12s propel the 66-foot Ribelle to a 33-knot cruise.
The addition of a “sportsfly” top deck turns the Numarine 78 HTS into a sportster for her first hull in a Miami world debut.
Another change was to move the galley below deck to give extra room to the main deck, which is bathed in light from the oversized windows. The first hull’s owner chose the more powerful engine package (twin 1,550-hp MAN V12s) that allow a 37-knot top speed and 27-knot cruise. A very cool feature is the Silent Package, which brings a new level of peace and quiet to anchorages.
A combination of lithium-ion batteries, a smart energy management system and multi-stage air conditioning allow all house systems, including air conditioning, to run all day with only a short charge by the generator at midday.
History and boating come to life in the warmth of the southeast coast. Experience what life was like aboard this collection of historic boats and yachts, which are available for day trips, evening events or private charter tours.
When & If
When and If
When World War II was drawing to a close, General George S. Patton was contemplating retirement and his post-war life. He commissioned the famous naval architect John Alden and the F.F Pendleton shipyard to design and build a custom 63-foot schooner for him and his wife, Beatrice. He said at the time, “When the war is over, and if I live through it, Bea and I are going to sail her around the world.” Unfortunately, General Patton died of heart failure in 1945 without the opportunity to fulfill his dream. The boat was commissioned When and If and kept in the Patton family until 1975. It has now been beautifully restored and is available for charter at Stock Island Marina under the management of Sunset Sail Key West.
In 1928, Frank Pembroke Huckins invented one of the first planing hull forms, the Huckins Quadraconic hull, which became the renowned “Fairform Flyers.” Famous in the 1940s as builders of the durable Navy PT boats that helped the Allies win the war in the Pacific, Huckins Yachts went on to become one of the preeminent yacht builders.
KINGFISHER is a supreme example of a Huckins motor yacht and is available for day cruises, special events and weekend charter excursions so the public can experience the classic yachting life. KINGFISHER has recently undergone a complete restoration and is based in Palm Beach, Florida, for the winter season and in Charleston, South Carolina, during the spring and fall.
When the founder of the company that would become Berkshire Hathaway wanted a new yacht built in 1957, he commissioned naval architect Geerd Hendel and boat builder Malcolm Brewer to design and build Pearl Necklace. The 71-foot yacht was a gift to his wife, who had requested a simple strand of pearls for her birthday. The owner drove PT boats in World War II, so the yacht was equipped with four engines. Built for speed, he often raced his friend and neighbor, Jack Kennedy, on Cape Cod Bay. Now docked at the Morningstar Marina in St. Simons Island, Georgia, the renamed String of Pearls is available for day excursions, sunset cruises or private events.
This Horizon FD87 is a floating home to a family of nine: four humans and five dogs
Boating isn’t in Travis Fox’s blood, nor has he honed his skills over a lifetime. You could say he was a late bloomer. But when he did embrace the sea, he did so with an unusual level of enthusiasm that converted his formerly landlocked family into liveaboards on the massive Horizon FD87.
When he and his wife and daughters chose to relocate from Virginia to Southwest Florida, a boat seemed like a natural part of the picture. They sought a house on a deep-water canal, where, as Fox says, “three-foot-itis quickly turned into forty-foot-itis!” The family took to cruising like Trump to Twitter, cutting their teeth on a 50-foot Azimut Magellano, which appeared to shrink every day they spent in The Bahamas. Perhaps due to the fact that their five dogs travel everywhere with them. “After two months, it was really tiny,” Fox laughs.
A larger boat was clearly in order, and the 2016 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show was the medium for an exhaustive search. Fox spoke with 18 builders but felt an instant connection to the drawings of the Horizon FD85, conceived by the same designer as his Magellano, Cor D. Rover. He was also impressed with Horizon.
The Fast Displacement Phenom
Horizon unveiled the FD series (for fast displacement) three years ago, focusing on functional living space, huge interior volume and the ability to exceed displacement speed. The FD85 was the first in the range to go into production, and while it’s a lot of boat for 85 feet, Fox wanted more. He took one look at the concept and asked Rover if he could add a sky lounge, beach club, country kitchen, and a foredeck lounge.
Fox and Rover sat down at the boat show with John Lu, president of Horizon, and Roger Sowerbutts, head of Horizon Yacht USA, and hashed out his wish list. Out of this collaborative effort was born a brand-new model, the FD87. A mere 12 months later, it was sea-trialed in Taiwan.
With a background in engineering and the ability to visualize, Fox had input into every facet of the design, something that was embraced by Horizon as Lu acknowledges that owners make the best designers. The sense of support Fox intuited from Horizon initially at the boat show manifested throughout the build and continued after delivery, making him a customer for life.
In fact, he enjoyed the process so thoroughly, he named the yacht Skyline as a tribute to her builder. “We did a lot of unusual things (with some uncertainty about their success) in the design phase,” says Fox. Now with 1,600 nautical miles behind them, he is enjoying the fruits of this labor and happy to report success on all counts and an extremely short punch list.
After a shakedown trip to Bimini, the family set off from Fort Lauderdale to cruise the Eastern Seaboard. At press time, the boat is in Mystic, Connecticut. The family’s having so much fun that they aren’t sure if they’ll ever return to land. “Skyline is intended to be a vessel we can run ourselves,” says Fox.
“She’s designed to be our home rather than a vessel people enjoy for a few days at a time. We designed her to be comfortable while at sea for long periods of time and focused on safety and ease of operation since we’re the crew.”
Working from home… err…boat
Fox has worked full time since taking delivery, using part of the sky lounge as his office. “The view is incredible, and it works great for video conferences and in-person meetings.” Because the pilothouse shares this space, the main deck is free to deliver both an on-deck master and a congenial galley that opens to the main salon or can be closed off with a partition that rises over the breakfast bar.
Fox’s wife also works from the yacht, and their teenagers are home-schooled, so a place to plug in a computer was essential. Thus, the salon’s dining table top folds in half and the whole thing moves to the side to make a console, so it opens up the space as well as provides a spot to pull up a bar stool and unfold a laptop.
It’s not all work and no play on board, though. Behind the helm in the sky lounge is a forward-facing, sit-down bar. “We debated whether three captain’s chairs and the wet bar behind was a bit excessive, but there’s always a waiting list for them while underway. Turning the captain’s chairs backward while in port (facing the bar) has worked out to be a nice option for creating another entertaining area,” says Fox.
Throughout all three decks, natural light plays a prominent role. The expansive salon features floor-to-ceiling glass, and Fox also specified oversized windows for the lower deck’s midship queen cabins. “We’ve found that family members in those suites feel comfortable spending an afternoon or evening in their suites when they want some privacy.”
Outdoor living is also a priority with the aft deck taking a sizable portion of the main deck. Forward, a Portuguese walkway accesses the foredeck lounge, which features cocktail tables, settees, and a sunpad—a favorite spot underway, reports Fox. At anchor, alfresco life moves to sea level with a bar, lounge area, and television in the transom’s inviting beach club.
Smooth Ride
While Skyline can reach 16 knots, Fox ran the 1,400 nautical miles to Connecticut at the yacht’s displacement speed of 11 to 12 knots, loving the fact that he could go the entire way on less than the tank’s 3,500 gallons of fuel. “The boat rode great at these speeds, too. Thanks to her wave-piercing bow, any pounding was minimal in a head sea,” he explains. “Her keel and shape kept her straight in following or quartering seas, and the stabilizers handled anything else.”
The formal dining room is also bathed in light and can seat eight guests easily.
The master suite has long windows and an additional skylight for maximum light.
The sky lounge on the boat is a sight to be seen. Ample seating and an enclosed pilothouse don’t even come close to using space fully.
The main salon is comfortable and functional.
The aft deck on the Horizon FD87 is spacious and welcoming.
The bow he speaks of is a new development, a collaboration between Horizon’s engineers and Cor D. Rover they have named the High-Performance Piercing Bow. Similar to a bulbous bow but with a sharp entry, the underwater appendage cuts through currents and reduces pitching in a head sea. This works alongside the hybrid hull shape and tunnel design to provide low resistance, a smooth transition over a range of speeds and shallow draft.
Bump out, Show out
Another of Fox’s specifications, wing stations he calls “bump-outs,” have been a fantastic addition. “The complete visibility alongside fore and aft really makes docking a pleasure and safer as it almost completely eliminates blind spots,” he says. He also designed the rails surrounding the decks with Plexiglas, which gives a clear view in all directions for the helmsman as well as a clean aesthetic.
Finally, Fox adds, “We really like the crisp blue color of the hull. The boat just looks sharp. While we’re not really people who enjoy getting attention, the boat is an absolute showstopper.”
Inside and out, Skyline has fulfilled some very high expectations aesthetically, operationally and, perhaps most importantly, on a personal level. “Whether a game night in the main salon, movie night in the sky lounge or a quiet night on the aft deck with friends, it’s common to hear laughter throughout the boat as soon as you step on board,” says Fox. “Rather than being pretentious or formal, she’s comfortable and warm. For lack of a better way to say it, Skyline really has good ‘soul.’”
Riviera Yachts impresses an international audience with its debut of the luxurious 72 Sports Motor Yacht and the adventurous 395 SUV.
There are several similarities between the United States and Australia. English is the primary language, both cultures like a good party and long coastlines establish strong ties to boating, which naturally brings the countries together in the marine industry. Australia’s Riviera Yachts, for example, started in 1980 and a mere three years later, exported boats to the U.S.
Then in 2000, Riviera opened a state-of-the-art factory in Coomera, Australia, just down the river from Sanctuary Cove, home to one of the top boat shows in the world and where I first laid my eyes on their two newest yachts.
72 Sports Motor Yacht
The 72 Sports Motor Yacht, the largest of all of Riviera’s product offerings, was artfully angled off the dock. This drew attention to her rounded parallelogram windows, which accented the hull beneath high bulwarks forward. Matching black-masked windshields on the main deck and enclosed flybridge said this yacht was styled as a gentleman’s sportfisherman, with a 175-square-foot cockpit, outriggers, teak decks surrounded by no less than a dozen rod holders, a lighted circulating baitwell with window, extra tackle storage, and twin fish lockers. There was no fighting chair, but the cockpit sole is reinforced to accommodate two. Forward twin stairwells lead up to the mezzanine, and the console between them contains a beverage cooler, twin electric grills and a fold-up sink with engine room access beneath.
The mezzanine is set up for dining and entertaining. A forward-facing settee has twin teak tables for convenient entry but when combined, they form one long table that seats 10 with additional chairs. A pop-up window provides an easy pass-through to the galley with pivoting bar stools below. A portside door leads down to a cabin with head, storage, a stacked washer and dryer, and crew bunks; its proximity to the mezzanine and cockpit makes it the perfect day head without tracking through the salon. Engine room access is also through this cabin as is well-thought-out access to a garbage bin in the back of the galley that allows for discreet trash removal.
Cruiser Approved
There’s a crane davit and room to cradle a large RIB on the foredeck. However, this transforms into a comfortable seating area when the tender is removed. Wide side decks with raised gunwales and rails provide safe passage around the perimeter, and a portside door amidships leads to the galley, salon and the internal pilothouse staircase.
The main deck interior layout positions the fully equipped galley aft for convenient access to the mezzanine. Twin, L-shaped lounges in the salon, recessed lighting, high-end furnishings, and glossy walnut cabinetry create a modern, elegant look throughout the cabin. Below decks accommodations include a king master amidships, queen VIP forward and a twin cabin that converts to a double. A starboard twin bunk cabin is standard or can become the master head in the Presidential layout.
An aft-facing stairway from the salon leads up to the bridge lounge, where the skipper and guests enjoy a 360-degree view and plenty of seats to relax. Twin helm chairs give the captain a centerline view of the Garmin glass bridge and through the large windshield. A console to the right places throttles, trim tab controls and other critical functions within easy reach. Starboard seating can be used as a forward-facing lounge with an angled backrest.
A sliding door leads to yet another conversation area on the aft deck, with seating, a table, wet bar, and an aft steering station that provides full visibility of the cockpit for fishing and docking. The Twin Disk EJS Joystick here controls variable speed transmissions as well as hydraulic thrusters for maneuvering the boat smoothly without jerking or lunging.
Optional MAN V12-1900s power this Riviera Yachts 72, and a Seatorque “BOSS” system with V-drives reduces vibration and noise. Shafts are sealed in a tube and bathed in oil from the couplings to the props, while rubber mounts dampen vibration and allow thrust to push on the vessel rather than pressing back against the engines.
395 SUV
On the opposite end of Riviera’s size spectrum, the new 395 SUV proved a popular model with show attendees for its single level, large cockpit and abundant amenities, all signatures of the SUV line. The ample swim platform carries a tender on snap davits plus a railing with a cutting table and rod holders above it. The transom side holds a pull-out compartment designed specifically to store an outboard and is topped by a concealed counter with a sink and electric grill. The cockpit has flip-out seating on the sides and aft-facing fixed seating with a table that adjusts for different configurations.
Interior seating to port is across from the galley and includes a hydraulic pop-up window for continuity to the cockpit. A double helm seat is forward; controls include a joystick for the standard Volvo Penta IPS-500 engines. A love seat on starboard, like the other seating, is raised to provide great visibility whether at the dock, at anchor or when cruising.
The Riviera 395 SUV can sure run.
Twin, electric-opening sunroofs overhead bring in additional light and, when combined with open side windows, ventilate the salon and helm. On the foredeck, a large sunpad with drink holders provides a place to lounge. Accommodations below include a queen master forward, single head with separate shower. A midship cabin beneath the main salon with three single berths, two of which combine into a double.
Tough Decisions
The Riviera 395 is small and mighty. There are a lot of useful features into an easy-to-manage package. Australians and Americans use their boats in similar ways, and Riviera builds them to fit this boating lifestyle. They provide a nice balance of sitting and gathering areas both in and out of the elements. Additionally, the cockpits equally suited for entertaining or fishing, and fast and efficient performance.
The more I thought about these two new models on the opposite ends of the Riviera spectrum, the more I liked them both. The 72 Sports Motor Yacht is obviously a lot more boat, but the 395 SUV has strong appeal.
When comparing spec sheets and pricing, if you are looking to spend four to five million dollars on your next boat, the Riviera 72 Sports Motor Yacht is equally adept at fishing and cruising. Plus it has a host of large entertaining spaces ideal for all types of gatherings. But if your parties aren’t quite as large and you want to cruise with a few guests or have a small family, the Riviera 395 SUV is ideal.
Whatever size or style of powerboat you’re looking for, Riviera Yachts has two great new options. Both the 72 Sports Motor Yacht and 395 SUV will be at the 2018 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. A flybridge version of the 395 SUV should arrive in time for the 2019 Miami Boat Show.
The Princess S60 is designed for comfort and speed as well as to entertain.
Princess Yachts are distinguished by their style, speed, craftsmanship, and generous accommodations. From the moment I stepped aboard the Princess S60 at her U.S. debut, I expected European styling with high-end finishes and comfortable accommodations, and she certainly delivered.
But what I didn’t anticipate was the number and quality of entertainment spaces she contained. This is one Princess that can party. Her layout invites guests to gather and converse in different areas while enjoying food, refreshments, and views in comfort and style.
Sculpted contours, curved blackout windows and a nearly hidden flybridge with a slicked back radar arch make the S60 look fast, and according to the manufacturer, she is. Powered by a pair of MAN V8-1200 driving shafts, she claims a top speed of up to 38 knots. To keep in step with yacht designer Bernard Olesinski’s low deadrise hull form design, which is optimized to lessen drag and bring the boat onto plane quickly, she has a steeply raked bow with a narrow entry that flattens rapidly aft.
Born to Run
This Princess S60 is designed to run, and I imagine she’s fun to drive from either steering station. The lower station is to starboard underneath a sunroof and has an opening side window. Better visibility and exhilaration can be found on the flybridge station above to port with twin bucket seating; however, the wheel and controls are on the inside right and prevent optimal viewing along the port side hull when docking.
An optional wing station in the cockpit can alleviate docking concerns, but to me, an easy fix is to swap the control located on the flybridge helm. Seating to starboard of the helm pod is a great place for guests to hang out on thePrincess S60. There’s excellent visibility, and it allows for interaction with the helmsperson. A padded area of the dash creates an aft-facing lounge that’s ideal for relaxing or sunbathing.
The Princess S60’s open flybridge is not just for piloting; it also provides one of many distinct entertainment areas. In addition to the forward seating area, there’s a cushioned, dining area aft with a table that seats six. Between the two seating areas, a console with a pop-up lid reveals a sink, electric grill and top-accessed cooler compartment to keep refreshments chilled. The layout of the flybridge makes it a great place to dine or simply relax under the stars away from dockside action, and a hydraulic retractable Bimini opens to protect guests from the elements.
Up on Deck
A floating stairway with teak steps and a stylish stainless stringer leads down to the cockpit, where a forward-facing settee with a twin leafed hi-low table makes this an excellent congregating spot. A large bolstered sunpad protrudes aft behind the settee and allows sun loungers to engage with those seated in the cockpit or easily interact with anyone engaged in watersports off the swim platform. Also, an optional retractable awning covers the cockpit and part of the sunpad. A short stainless railing at the aft end of the sunpad is for safety, but the sunpad’s proximity to the stern restricts its use while underway. Under the sunbed to starboard is a hatch to access an optional crew cabin below with a single berth and wet head or can double as an additional storage area.
On the foredeck, a cushioned seating area faces forward opposite a large sunpad with forward-facing pop-up backs for lounging and the requisite drink holders. Divided by a Portuguese bridge walkway, there’s room for a teak cocktail table that makes the foredeck another popular and comfortable space for entertaining.
From the cockpit, a large sliding glass door opens to bring the interior outside, and an adjacent smoked glass and a stainless window opens to the galley to create a pass-through counter and an excellent serving area for cocktails and appetizers. Inside, the Princess S60, is full-featured galley is to port and to starboard is another seating area with a flip-top table. This is an ideal breakfast nook where family and friends can gather and converse during food preparation. The seating to the cockpit and galley creates one large party space on the same level when doors are open.
The owner’s suite is open and inviting.
The interior helm offers plenty of space and easy access to controls.
The galley is light-filled and spacious.
Steady as she goes.
This Princess can party– just take a look at the space on the swim platform for cocktails.
Any overhead shot of the Princess S60.
Entertainment Abound
When more entertainment space is needed, the raised salon area forward to port has a U-shaped couch with overstuffed cloth seating, carpet, and a double-leafed, hi-low table. The main deck helm with dual seats is to starboard and a long cabinet behind it houses a 49-inch LED flat-screen on a lift. When not in use, the cabinet offers more space for serving food and drinks. While somewhat more formal, the salon area creates another great spot to congregate. Additionally, triple overhead skylights and large windows keep the salon light even while closed. When the weather is right, open the sunroof and side windows to let the breeze flow through.
The yacht can comfortably sleep six and cabins configure to sleep three couples. A VIP cabin forward has a queen island berth with shared head access. It’s shared with the starboard twin cabin. Additionally, the bed can convert to a double, if needed. A full-beam amidships master stateroom with ensuite head and separate shower has all the expected amenities, including a 40-inch flat-screen TV and lounge seating. Large side windows and opening portholes make the cabin light and airy.
The Princess S60 provides five different areas where up to 25 guests can gather for conversation, relaxation, partying, or dining. That’s remarkable on a vessel of this style and size. Her seaworthiness and performance will keep seasoned boaters engaged. Her deck space and accommodations will make entertaining on board a pleasure. Cruising, entertaining, or host a party, this Princess was designed to dazzle. And that she does.
The Palm Beach GT50 marks the launch of the stunning and sporty GT line from the renowned Australian builder. The GT50 is an elegant cruiser made of lightweight and composite materials and capable of 40-plus knots, with an economic cruise speed in the mid-30-knot range.
The GT Series incorporates Palm Beach’s unique hull design that results in less resistance to achieve plane while keeping the bow in the water. Palm Beach gave significant attention to the GT50’s outdoor spaces to accommodate large groups of guests while underway. For now, the GT50 is available in an Express version.
In 2019, the Open version is to be launched and the GT line will grow.
Numarine, headquartered in Istanbul, introduces two new models: the 26XP (shown) and 32XP. The boats have a similar futuristic design with angular windows and a vertical bow that carry the XP Series DNA.
They are true expedition vessels with more than 3,000-nm range and plenty of indoor and outdoor space and storage. Comfort on board is emphasized, and Numarine took great care in eliminating or reducing all sources of noise and vibration with help of longstanding partner Silent Line, noise and vibration experts for luxury yachts, commercial vessels, industrial and architectural projects.
Usually, this advanced technology is applied to megayachts over 80 meters in length.
Cruisers Yachts launches two new models: Cruisers Yachts 46 Cantius and the Cruiser Yachts 338 Bow Rider. The 46 Cantius features a main deck with a large three-pane patio door, which allows for a large entertaining area. The galley situated aft complements the large L-shaped seating in the cockpit as well as the salon and dinette area and is just a few steps to the wet bar and barbeque on the transom.
The accommodations deck is highlighted by a midship, full-beam master with private head. The helm offers great panoramic visibility and controls the twin Volvo Penta IPS 600 engines with a top speed of 37 mph and a cruising range of 300 miles. The 338 Bow Rider is powered by twin Mercury 350 Verado engines and runs to a top speed of 57 mph and at 35 mph, she can cruise 310 miles.
The main deck is highlighted by a great cockpit area with ample seating and a wet bar. The aft seat converts to a sunbathing area with a chaise lounge, and the mid-cabin offers 6’2″ headroom with a full head, seating and sleeping areas.
The Maritimo X60 features an array of layouts, including an aft space that can become a fourth stateroom, beach club or tender garage. Revolutionizing on-water entertaining, the overall design flows into all areas of the yacht to create constant connections between guests and the sea. The salon’s expansive sliding windows and optional twin sunroofs open to fresh ocean air and endless vistas.
Elevated seating in the aft galley delivers space, style, and livability. Stemming from its Maritimo bloodline, the X60 inherits the long-range cruising ability of its predecessors. Underneath the hand-crafted wood, fine leather, and clever ergonomics, owners will find a nautical design that provides simplicity, efficiency, and performance.
The Johnson 93 offers graceful, exterior lines designed by Bill Dixon of Dixon Yacht Design. She features a spacious flybridge above the sky lounge deck, a vast salon, and wide walkaround decks.
The main level owner’s suite forward has wraparound views, centerline king berth, desk or dressing table to port, and a settee for lounging in solitude. The lower deck features an amidships, full-beam VIP stateroom and a pair of twin-berth staterooms as well as crew quarters aft. The yacht is powered by twin Caterpillar C32 engines.
The new Zeelander Yachts Z55 comes with a revolutionary engine combination.
She is the first yacht in the Netherlands powered with twin Volvo Penta IPS 1350s, two of the most powerful engines in the engine builder’s entire range. As a result, the new Z55 reaches a top speed of 42 knots and is the fastest Zeelander ever.
The builder also hired a consulting company to make the new yacht as quiet as possible, which resulted in the addition of rubber matting to the chine and upgrading the engine room insulation to a megayacht level.
