Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2016 i Boat International US Edition

I was quite moved sailing Bolero past Pennsbury Manor near where my ancestors settled. Having sailed into almost every harbor from Labrador to Trinidad and most of Europe and the Mediterranean, I was thinking of new ways to use Bolero. We have done many races and club cruises but were not yet ready to move on from yachting. After some thought, I decided to re-visit that which we enjoyed in Greece and Turkey: sailing as a part of an archeological expedition — yet here, in the U.S. In the Northeast, most of our recorded history only goes back several hundred years and has been pretty well explored. The one area of interest that connects European settlement with medieval customs is the manor system of ownership. In…

Speeding effortlessly along the Monte-Carlo coastline at 30 knots, the Aston Martin 37 portrays a stillness unusual to a boat in her class. The founder of Quintessence Yachts, the team assembled to create the vessel, is an Aston Martin owner who felt like there wasn’t anything in the marine environment comparable with the experience he had when driving his car on the road. The AM37 is a blend of modern cleverness and old-world craftsmanship, the composite and carbon fiber hull and carbon cockpit details combining with hand-stitched leather and teak decks. The pièce de résistance is the innovative sliding deck and swim platform, comprising three electronically operated carbon panels — much like a car, the entire boat can be closed off at the end of the day by the panels.…

Feadship Choice “We are not just fantasizing about what the future might bring, we are using proven technology to come up with concepts that are really make-able,” says Farouk Nefzi, Feadship’s marketing director, about 244-foot Choice, the Dutch superyacht builder’s newest foray into the future of yachting. The styling might be eye-catching, but the really interesting ideas are not immediately evident in these drawings. This is a trimaran like no other with two detachable 25-knot, 82-foot tenders that are used as primary propulsion. Also detachable are an amphibious beach house and a two-passenger drone able to fly off the top deck. The onboard pool is isolated from any rocking motion by a magnetic levitation and drive system. Finally, the mothership is also fitted with technology allowing autonomous navigation. feadship.nl Echo…

Nordic design, recycled materials and electric power make this beamy 16-foot picnic boat an interesting choice as a tender for lakes, the Intracoastal Waterway or even the Exumas – or for anyone with a green heart. Recycled plastic bottles and windmill blades are part of the composite mix that goes into the hull. Wood from Kebony, whose treatment of soft sustainable wood, such as pine and maple, renders them resistant without varnish or oil, is an option for eye-catching details. The designer is 31-year-old Carl Kai Rand, who describes his boats as “unsinkable.” Speed and range are commensurate with power options, which include Torqeedo electric outboards and lithium or gel batteries. Built by Rand in Denmark, the picnic and sport picnic are now available in the U.S. via Nautical Ventures,…

LOA: 135' 10" (41.4m) LWL: 120' 6" (36.7m) Beam: 28' 7" (8.7m) Draft: 8' 2" (2.5m) Gross tonnage: 440 GT Power: 2 x 1,450-hp MTU 12V 2000 M72 Speed (max/cruise): 15/11 knots Range: 5,279 nm @ 11 knots Generators: 2 x 99kW Kohler Stabilizers: 2 x CMC Marine, including zero-speed capability Bow thruster: CMC Marine Fuel capacity: 16,959 U.S. gallons Freshwater capacity: 3,434 U.S. gallons Tender: Custom Dariel 5 Owner and guests: 12 Crew: 7 Construction: Steel, aluminum Classification: ABS A1, (E), Yachting Service, AMS; MCA compliant Naval architecture: Overmarine Group/ Studio Ausonio Exterior styling: Alberto Mancini/ Overmarine Group Interior design: Alberto Mancini/ Overmarine Group Builder/year: Overmarine/2016 Viareggio, Italy t: +39 0584 389364 e: info@overmarine.it w: overmarine.com U.S. office: (786) 440-3434 e: mangusta@overmarine.us…

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When the Art Basel franchise first came to town in 2002, Miami Beach was elevated from vacation destination to hub of the global art market. For one week in December, the art set and its accompanying whirligig of parties and events dominate the beach. Last year, 77,000 people visited the fair at the Miami Beach Convention Center, including Hollywood stars Hilary Swank, Sylvester Stallone and Leonardo DiCaprio, alongside a slew of influential art collectors and curators. The 15th Art Basel Miami Beach runs from December 1 to 4, with 269 modern and contemporary art galleries from 31 countries across North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Works by emerging contemporary artists sit alongside modern masters, but the Miami Beach fair is focused on more recent works than the original…

Lawyer, novelist and avid contemporary art collector Kristin Ducote knows the Miami social scene. She and her professional racing driver husband, Chapman, moved to Miami after he stepped back from the sport, and this glamorous couple have the city on lockdown. It’s no wonder that Dior and Van Cleef & Arpels ask her to host events throughout the year. Kristin, who has seen Miami’s cultural landscape explode recently, is a huge advocate of Art Basel Miami Beach. “I love that Art Basel draws people from all over the world. Connecting with the work of emerging artists and watching their careers grow is so rewarding,” she says. When not in town the couple spends a lot of time on their yacht (one of the first Feadships ever built, the 1952 82-foot…

LOA: 121' 6" (37m) LWL: 100' 7" (30.6m) Beam: 26' 2" (8m) Draft (full load): 7' 5" (2.2m) Displacement (full load): 209 tonnes Power: 2 x 1,200-hp MTU M72 Speed (max/cruise): 16/12 knots Range: 3,100 nm @ 10 knots Fuel capacity: 9,246 U.S. gallons Freshwater capacity: 1,057 U.S. gallons Stabilizers: zero-speed ABT-Trac fin stabilizers Owner and guests: 10-11 Crew: 8 Construction: Composite Classification: RINA Naval architecture: Ferretti Group Exterior styling: Zuccon International Project Interior design: Zuccon International Project Builder/year: Ferretti Group Custom Line/2016 Forlì, Italy t: +39 0543-787511 w: www.customline-yacht.com Ferretti Group of America t: (954) 462-5527 w: www.ferrettigroupamerica.com…

Maurizio Paradisi Photographer Maurizio Paradisi lives in Jesi, a small town close to Ancona, Italy, with his wife and five-year-old son. His work has appeared in many yachting publications. After photography, his biggest passions are jazz music and his Harley-Davidson motorbike. Most memorable time on a yacht? A highlight of my career was boarding 151-foot Istranka, built in 1952 and used by Marshall Tito, the former president of Yugoslavia. To work on this legendary boat, the sensation of walking in some of the rooms where history was made…the experience was priceless. Why turn to page 70 ? During the photo shoot of Namaste, the weather was cloudy and a bit windy — not so good for us because we needed some images from a helicopter. But luckily, a rare…

Owner of Atalante LENGTH: 127 feet YEAR: 2015 LOCATION: British Columbia • You’ve sailed all the way to Canada!? No, not yet, at least. We have been cruising in Pacific Yellowfin around Desolation Sound in British Columbia. We plan to take Atalante around the Pacific in 2018 and along the west coast of North America. So this trip was, in part, to reconnoiter the area. • How was it? Fantastic. Pacific Yellowfin is a beautiful, wooden, go-anywhere, ex-munitions boat, and now a superyacht. She’s owned by my fellow Owners’ Club member Colin Griffinson, who is a knowledgeable and entertaining host and who knows the inside passages of British Columbia like the back of his hand. • What was the highlight? The Dent Rapids — one of three sets of ferocious rapids,…

“I have been able to create a vessel that can go anywhere in the world, but also provide the luxuries that have become standard in the superyacht industry.” Lightning strobes across the horizon as our tender slogs through the heave and chop of the Mediterranean just off Beaulieu-sur-Mer toward the 254-foot explorer yacht Legend. Whipping rain, cracks of thunder — it certainly feels as if the Côte d’Azur is lavishing its most melodramatic weather on this ultra-tough vessel, but it’s not making much of an impression. The thing you notice as you step onto Legend’s stern platform from a rolling tender is her rock-like stability. For her, this doesn’t really count as weather. Legend’s adventures will begin with charters in Antarctica this Christmas, onto South America and Greenland in spring,…

When was the last time you ordered a superyacht online? Configuring a luxury car on the computer is second nature; you get to experiment with different exterior colors and leather interiors, select the wheels and add bucket seats, perhaps. Then see your creation right away, in 360-degree views, along with the exact price and delivery time. So why can’t ordering a superyacht be just as easy and transparent? Every solution starts with a question, and the new yachtbuilding outfit Dynamiq posed exactly this query. The builder, whose first launch, the 127-foot D4 Jetsetter, debuted at the Monaco Yacht Show in September, intends to reinvent the yacht-buying experience. The Dynamiq Configurator lets an owner choose every detail of his or her yacht online — from paint job and underwater lights to…

Frank Pollaro remembers the first time his father, a contractor, brought him along on a walk-through before a demolition job in Newark, New Jersey; he was five. “I would say to my dad, ‘Why did they wreck that building? It was so beautiful.’ I came away from that with an immediate attraction to architecture and form.” By the time Pollaro was 12 years old, he owned a wood lathe and turned anything he could find into spindles for staircases, batons for policemen, bowls and toothpick holders. By middle school, he was building go-carts with axles and steering wheels. In high school, he got a job working for a cabinetmaker and later he discovered the work of master Art Deco furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. “I knew then that I wanted to…

LONDON If you tire of London, you might be tired of life — or you might just be exhausted from visiting this glorious city’s abundance of art museums. So perhaps it’s better to pick just a few… From your berth at St. Katharine Docks, next to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, begin an art-focused exploration with a lengthy wander west along the Thames to Somerset House, just shy of Waterloo Bridge. This Neoclassical building, completed in 1553, has royal — and Tower — links. In 1547, soon after Henry VIII’s death, Edward Seymour (the eldest brother of the late king’s third wife) had himself deemed Lord Protector and Duke of Somerset and began building himself a palace. Seymour was executed on Tower Hill for treason before its completion,…

EXCLUSIVELY YOURS “Melted chocolate, butter, eggs and cream,” Chef Fabrice Detoc replies when I ask about the ingredients of my lunchtime dessert, a goblet of rich chocolate mousse decorated with chocolate shavings and fresh grated coconut. I’m not hungry — I’ve already devoured Detoc’s tuna carpaccio, homemade French fries and salad — but the mousse is so delicious, I decide it’s worth the five-plus miles I’ll need to run to work it off…when I return home. There was one other unique item on my lunch plate: a poisson cru, made with raw parrotfish marinated in lime juice and mixed with diced vegetables and coconut milk. I had encountered the parrotfish while snorkeling the day before, making him my first-ever fish acquaintance to wind up on my plate. While spearfishing isn’t…

Grand Velas Riviera Maya, Mexico Pre-order a customized Christmas tree for your suite, including ornaments, tree toppers and toys for your kids, via this Caribbean coast resort’s special online gift shop. rivieramaya.grandvelas.com Peter Island Resort & Spa, BVI Sip traditional British Virgin Islands beverages to the sounds of a choir on Christmas Eve, then compete in the Santa sandcastle competition before jolly ol’ St. Nick arrives. peterisland.com Caneel Bay, St. John Your kids will love Caneel Bay at Christmas — enroll them in a holiday mermaid class, where they will don a mono fin, then see them cheer when Santa and the elves arrive via ferry to hand out presents. caneelbay.com Cap Maison, St. Lucia Get into the holiday spirit by sampling Cap Maison’s Solera Aged Rum, made in the…

For her first European regatta campaign, the venerable 103-year-old Spartan made quite a showing on the Mediterranean racing circuit. The last of nine New York Fifty designs by Nathanael Herreshoff — restored over many years at MP&G in Connecticut and relaunched in 2010 — won first place in her class at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2016, came in first overall in The Centenary Trophy by Gstaad Yacht Club and was awarded the “Coup de Coeur” by The Yacht Club de France. She began her European circuit in August with a win in Mallorca, Spain. This month: Bolero’s owner cruises through U.S. history, six of the best owner’s decks and Jimmy Spithill’s countdown to the America’s Cup…

What’s Next? The feeling of a 70-meter on a 50-meter is what’s Next, the name of a project with an owner from a consortium called Prime Megayacht Platform. What’s next, according to the group, which combines the talents of leading yacht designers Azure Naval Architects, Luiz de Basto Designs and Reymond Langton, and Dutch builder Bloemsma Yachts, are vessels in aluminum at one with nature, sporting elegant proportions and tailored to the client’s desires from the water level up. All based on the so-called Prime naval platform and 164 feet in length, the yachts are to be Bahamas-friendly (as in able to cruise in shallow waters) and remain below the 500 gross-ton regulation threshold. As basis for discussion with possible owners is an enticing portfolio by these three top designers,…

The interior of the Bell 525 Relentless, created by Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG) and crafted in Italy, is easy on the eyes but all about the ear. It features the latest in noise-canceling technology. “Basically, we have built a capsule inside the airframe that reduces noise to the level where you don’t need headsets to communicate,” says Grayson Barrows, director of sales and marketing for MAG’s cabin comfort systems. Another nifty feature is Mecaer’s I-FEEL (in-flight Entertainment Enhanced Lounge) technology, which allows passengers to choose from different light schemes, pair any device to an internal WiFi network and download business presentations or movies. For privacy or that special movie ambience, it’s possible to switch all windows from clear to opaque and back in an instant. And thanks to built-in near-field…

Axioma For a relaxing al fresco meal, guests can dine out at the large circular table the owner’s deck features on this 238-foot yacht built by Dunya. Then climb the stairway to the heavenly sun deck, where there is a pool with a swim-up bar. Stella Maris Doors on either side of the huge master suite, with floor-to-ceiling windows and wardrobes, lead to a private outdoor deck on this 237-foot VSY. From the secluded terrace, the owner can enjoy picturesque views forward — or shout “King of the World!” Just J’s In addition to the master suite with office and sitting room, and a private outdoor area with Jacuzzi, the owner’s deck of this 200-foot Hakvoort features a well-stocked bar. Cheers! Solandge Talk about a room with a view! Look…

LOA: 253' 11" (77.4m) LWL: 239' 10" (73.1m) Beam: 44' 3" (13.5m) Draft (full load): 21' 4" (6.5m) Gross tonnage: 2,240 GT Power: 2 x 3,400-hp Bolnes Speed (max/cruise): 16/13 knots Range: 7,640 nm at 13 knots Generators: 2 x 370kW John Deere; 1 x 220kW John Deere Fuel capacity: 99,065 U.S. gallons Freshwater capacity: 46,230 U.S. gallons Tenders: Novurania Chase 28, 28' Long Island tender, 22' Novamarine RIB17 Owner and guests: 26 Crew: 19 Construction: Steel, aluminum Classification: Lloyd’s 100 A1, Full SOLAS certified, Ice Class 1A Refit naval architecture: Diana Yacht Design Refit exterior styling: Diana Yacht Design, ME Consulting Refit interior design: Legend Beheer Builder/year: IHC Verschure/1974 Refit yard/year: Icon Yachts/2016 Harlingen, the Netherlands t: +31 517 494600 e: info@iconyachts.eu w: iconyachts.eu Charter: Camper & Nicholsons From…

LOA: 126' 6" (38.6m) LWL: 122' (37.2m) Beam: 23' 6" (7.2m) Draft (full load): 4' 9" (1.5m) Displacement (half load): 209 tons Power: 2 x 1,776-hp MAN D2862LE433 Speed (max/cruise): 21/10 knots Range: 3,000 nm at 10 knots Generators: 2 x 53kW Kohler Fuel capacity: 6,604 U.S. gallons Freshwater capacity: 1,849 U.S. gallons Owner and guests: 8 Crew: 4 Construction: Aluminum Classification: RINA Pleasure Craft Rules, MCA LY3 compliant Naval architecture: Azure Naval Architects, Van Oossanen Exterior styling: Dobroserdov Design Interior design: Bannenberg & Rowell Builder/year: Dynamiq/2016 Monaco e: info@bedynamiq.com w: www.bedynamiq.com U.S. contact: Scott Jones/IYC t: (954) 529-6377 e: sjones@iyc.com…

Every yacht has a defining feature. In the case of the Custom Line Navetta 37, it is a feeling more than a specific physical quality. To really capture what this yacht is about, all you have to do is stroll the length of the main deck, entering the salon from large glass doors and moving forward to the lovely owner’s suite, which spans the boat’s full beam, before ascending to the upper deck. The ease of movement, the smooth transition between indoor and outdoor spaces and the sheer joy of fresh air flowing through the decks neatly summarize the essence of the new Custom Line flagship. This is the first of the next generation of Custom Line yachts, announced nearly two years ago by the Ferretti Group’s hard-charging CEO, Alberto…

1. Title of Publication: ShowBoats International 2. Publication No.: 005-164 3. Date of filing: October 1, 2016 4. Frequency of issues: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul/Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec. 5. No. of issues published annually: 10. 6. Annual subscription price: $34.95 (US). 7. Location of known office of publication: Boat International Media, Inc., 101 NE 3rd Ave., Ste. 1220, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of the Publisher: Boat International Media, Inc., 101 NE 3rd Ave., Ste. 1220, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 9. Name and address of the Editor: Kate Lardy, Editor ShowBoats International, 101 NE 3rd Ave., Ste. 1220, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 10. The Owner is: Boat International Media, Inc., First Floor, 41 – 47 Hartfield Road London…

WHY GO If you’re seeking a quiet spot with great diving nearby, Harbour Village Marina in Bonaire fits the bill. Less than 100 miles off the western coast of Venezuela, Bonaire is the “B” in the ABC islands, located between Aruba and Curaçao in the southern Caribbean Sea. It has one of the Caribbean’s most pristine coral reef environments with more than 300 species of tropical fish and is also home to flocks of flamingos and feral donkeys. Looking for seclusion? You’ve found it in Bonaire. With a total area of 114 square miles, the island is significantly less developed than its neighbors. And since the ABC islands lie outside of the hurricane belt, Harbour Village Marina is a safe bet for dockage. WHO KNEW? Tropical gardens and a white-sand…

Purchase property in the Caribbean, and you suddenly own a bit of paradise — and not, as you may think, because of the region’s riveting blue waters, prolific rum, beach bars, rain forests, coral reefs or delicious yachting possibilities. “With so much instability around the world, the Caribbean is an oasis of peace and tranquility offering a warm welcome, year-round sunshine and political and economic stability,” says Walter Zephirin, managing director of 7th Heaven Properties. “Buyers are drawn to this unique offer, which we would expect will only grow in appeal.” And now is a great time to buy, adds Zephirin. “Overall, the region’s economy is in growth, tourism is booming, which means there’s opportunity to generate a return on investment by renting out a property when not in use.”…

Residence: Saddle River, New York; Gulfstream, Florida; Exumas, Bahamas Profession: Owner of Intarome, a fragrance corporation; Chestnut Street Holding, a real estate company; and owner of Label.M and Rikoko hair care lines, along with his wife, Sheree Current boat: Second Love, a 112-foot Westport with a 39-foot Nor-tech center console with triple 300s. She only draws five-and-a-half feet so we can take her anywhere — we have a lot of fun with her. As opposed to the very traditional and dark interiors we often see, Second Love was recently refurbished in a very cheerful Bahamian style with gorgeous, bright colors, an inviting salon and spectacular artwork. I bought my first boat when I was 17, a 17-foot Bayliner. Then I went to an 18-foot Checkmate, and like stepping stones,…