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ARETI, VIRTUE OF A YACHTSMAN

85-meter of greek virtuosity realized by lürssen and desi gned  by the eclectic andrew winch for a tailor made, refi ned  and elegant experience. this is areti., with the contribution of © tom van oossanen and © klaus jordan.

Probably One of the Best Superyacht in the World — Areti MotorYacht C harm and elegance are the hallmarks of this super yacht featuring a sports and refined profile. This is Areti, which me ans  Virtuous in Greek, given its virtue to distinguish herself with mastery, style and experience when it comes to hospitality.

Areti was designed by Andrew Winch as a result of a complex effort, aided by the long and conscious experience of her owner who contributed to defining her contents, all of which are tailor-made. She was built at Lurssen shipyard, one of the few yards capable of building a super

yacht of this size. Her 85-meter long elegance and the pursuit of absolute beauty can be appreciated throughout.

The thin hull with its white superstructure marks her sleek line bringing out her broad spaces, while grey shades slightly tone down sun glare. Upon stepping on board, the style chosen to welcome the guests — with maniacal attention to detail and broad spaces to move around are noticed at once. And after settling luggage and formalities, the areas where to enjoy the see breeze are aplenty indeed.

Different bar areas are available to taste a welcome cocktail, one of such areas being equipped with taps dispensing cool beer for the guests, proving that even the simplest demands can be met. Amenities include a Jacuzzi accommodating up to twelve people, comfortable and broad sofas for sunbathing and areas on the different decks where guests can find their own privacy spots to indulge in pleasant conversations or immersive reading.

In a mix of invigorated tradition and classic American modernity, the interiors impact the view of the main living room, featuring all the elements needed to share things in good company, including a walnut Steinway Boston piano to kindle romantic evenings which plays the repertoire of one’s own smartphone with the IQ premium system, an open-style cellar containing fine wines within easy reach, comfortable and elegant sofas and relaxing seats for role play games with friends.

A prestigious English handmade dining table comfortably accommodating up to 16 people on hand embroidered chairs, while the most savvy connoisseurs will appreciate porcelain as a touch complementing a well thought-out onboard hospitality, as the yachts provides a homely setting where emotions can be experienced everyday.

The careful observer will notice the pleasant mix of a design enriched with works of art deployed in the different areas, in cluding  the well-equipped Gym Room to convey the feeling of living onboard like in a real house thanks to all the comforts available and the ability to keep fit also during holidays.

Technology, domotics and lighting are carefully contextualised with the design. Wooden-framed TV sets, a large number of open-style light fixtures and dimmed backlighting with remote management through an iPad in all the rooms create a soft sight-soothing atmosphere.

Techno logy  is also concealed under the flooring where the heating system is installed under precious Embrador and Botticino marble slabs, a surprising experience considering the cold nature of this precious stone.

Areti also affords great versatility to her guests, as their cabins can be adjusted to either twin or double berths while retaining their welcoming features and solving the age-old problem of room picking.

Impressive bathrooms will welcome the guests with wood, refined marble decor and shiny brass heated towel racks, all of which are combined in a welcoming setting.

In cloudy days and when temperatures are mild, guests can take shelter in the onboard SPA fitted with all the equipment needed to rediscover oneself, relax and regenerate by relying on facilities such as the banya (a sauna of ancient Russian tradition), Turkish bath, Jacuzzi and ice-cold water pool, aromatic, experiential and chromotherapeutic showers with musical

notes matching a superior 5-star wellness centre enhanced by a touch of art, with mosaics made by Andjelka Radojevic’s artistic hand. After a healthy body purification, a special cabin is available for massages on a heated marble table and Vichy shower. Completing the treatments is a hairstyling and barber’s room to allow guests to be ready for onboard gala evenings. Areti boasts a wide private master suite and eight large suits for guests.

Two suites on the main deck, two VIP suites on the owner’s deck and a further four suites on the lower deck. Each suite is wood-panelled and embellished with hand-sewn curtains and other soft furnishings: emerald, dandelion, camino, blue, crimson, indigo, lilac and coral.

The owner’s cabin has a 180° view with a wide panoramic window and boasts access to a private deck with a Jacuzzi pool seating four people on one side, a large sun bed, a table for breakfast and a small living room area on the other side, providing easy access to the Heli-landing area.

The captain’s cabin is also a hospitable place with its hand-sewn leather upholstery. A place the guests can also access to share the experience of taming the waves. Probably, the most appealing and sociable area of this super yacht is the sundeck.

With its beach-chic atmosphere, it features generous hospitality, it is equipped with a bar, an adjustable game table, a very large flat screen TV, comfortable sofas and a multitude of cushions to enjoy during daytime and night-time as days go by onboard with extreme privacy. Given all of its extreme customisations and such a highly-customised selection of tastes, Areti will position herself among the great evergreen super yachts, as she was probably designed with a view to remaining in the hands of her owner for a long time. Areti confirms Lurssen’s leadership in the design of large yachts exceeding 70-metre in length. However, it is worth noting that this yard also builds yachts ranging between 50 and 70 metres in length, where competition is surely different.

A closer look will moreover reveal that this is one of the yachts that keeps the highest valueover time. She has traditionally stood out for her high quality and we like to think that young ship owners will soon want to learn more about this brand.

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Designer exterior: winch design, designer interior: winch design, length: 85,00 m / 278,9, beam: 15,14 m / 49,67, construction material: steel / aluminium, gross tonnage: 2.851 gt, speed: 17 knots, range at 12 knots: 6.000 nm.

Propulsion /Steering: 2 gear boxes ZF, 2 Piening fixed pitch propelle

Fuel capacity: 215 t

Fresh water capacity: 52t, fresh water makers: hem duplex 48/6600dplx, 2 x 25t/day, stabilizers: 2 x quantum-2200 hd sxt zero speed, class: gl + 100 a5 passenger yacht + mc aut, berths: 2 owner, 16 guests in 8 cabins, 2 staff in 1 cabin, 28 crew, in 15 cabins, tender: 9 m open tender (yachtwerft meyer) 9 m limousine tender, (yachtwerft meyer pascoe solas rescue tender stb (pascoe), 2 jet skis sea doo (eams), main engines / generator sets: me: 2 x mtu 16v 4000 m63, 2.000 kw at 1.800 rpm – auxe 1 x mtu 676 kva / 541 kw, 2 x mtu 440 kva / 352 kw, propulsion /steering: 2 gear boxes zf, 2 piening fixed pitch, the breakdown, grand prix historique 2018, historique moments.

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A General Description of Motor Yacht ARETI I

This motor yacht ARETI I is a 39 metre 127 (foot) good sized aluminium vessel which was produced from the keel up by Burger Boats and designed in the office of Burger Design Team. The well proportioned tri deck yacht ARETI I is a particularly distinctive United States made superyacht which was launched to celebration in 2007. The firm of naval architecture that made this yacht's design work on the yacht is Burger Design Team. Further, the interior designing was sucessful creation of Burger Design Team. She could be considered a recent tri deck yacht.

ARETI I was the first of two identical 127' (38.7m) tri-deck yachts completed by Burger yachts for the same owner. The identical yachts are owned by a young Russian industrialist who chose to build two identical yachts and base one in the Mediterranean and one in America due to business interests in each location.

Building & Designing relating to Luxury Yacht ARETI I

Burger Design Team was the naval architecture company involved in the professional superyacht composition for ARETI I. Her interior design was conceived by Burger Design Team. Burger Design Team is also associated with the yacht wider design collaboration for this yacht. In 2007 she was actually launched with accolade in Manitowoc Wi and post sea trials and detailing was then passed on to the owner who commissioned her. Burger Boats completed their new build motor yacht in the United States. A fairly large area is brought about with a widest beam (width) of 8.1 metres or 26.57 feet. With a 1.8m (5.91ft) draught (maximum depth) she is shallow. The material aluminium was used in the building of the hull of the motor yacht. Her superstructure over the hull is fashioned with the use of aluminium.

Range & Speeds - Engineering Package On M/Y ARETI I:

Installed with two CATERPILLAR diesel engines, ARETI I can attain a maximum speed of 16 knots. She is driven by twin screw propellers. She also has an efficient range of 2500 nautical miles whilst motoring at her cruising speed of 14 knots. Her total HP is 2600 HP and her total Kilowatts are 1938. With respect to the ship’s stabalisers she was built with Zero Speed.

Accommodation Capacity Offered On Superyacht ARETI I:

The well sized luxury yacht motor yacht ARETI I is able to accommodate up to 10 passengers and has 7 crew members.

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The 20 largest superyachts in the world, posted by luxify, 31 march, 2020.

Ownership of a superyacht is also an unrivaled sign of wealth that only the world’s richest can afford. Today’s superyachts are equipped with more technology, amenities and gadgets than the most luxurious hotels as demonstrated with the following 20 largest superyachts ever built in the world.

2013 is the manufacturing year of this superyacht that stands at 180.60m (592’6” ft). First of all, the yacht Azzam is the largest Superyacht in the world. It is way ahead in technology, dimensions, and performance. It is one of the most expensive superyachts on the planet. A world-class team came together under Eng. Mubarak Saad al Ahbabi who directed all areas of development. Lurssen is behind developing the technical engineering aspect.

2010 is the completion year of the Eclipse Yacht at the Blohm & Voss Hamburg Shipyard. This superyacht stands at 162.50m (533’1” ft.). However, it is world’s second largest super-yacht and has interior features by Terence Disdale designs. Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich is the current owner of Eclipse. However, it is one of the luxury yachts of all time.

Platinum Yachts set in motion the Dubai yacht in 2006. The Dubai yacht measures 162m (531’5” ft). Hence, it is the world’s second largest private superyacht. Exterior design is by Andrew Winch although the stunning interior design is by Platinum Yachts. However, the dramatic circular staircase features glass steps and is bathed in colored lights making it one of the most beautiful features in luxury yachts.

4  Dilbar Yacht

Lurssen Yachts are the brains behind the customization of Dilbar. The yacht is a 156m (511’9” ft.). This piece of technology has a steel hull with an aluminum superstructure. However, the exterior design is by Espen Oeino who is applause for his grand designs.

Lurssen Yachts are behind this magnificent yacht in 2008 in Bremen, Germany. It stands at 155m (508’6” ft). The exterior design is by Espen Oeino. However, Redman Whiteley Dixon is responsible for the interior designing. This yacht can comfortably accommodate up to 70 people with a crew of 154 for your total comfort and relaxation. Although, most luxury yachts have a big capacity this was record breaking.

6  Fulk Al Salamah

Built in 2016 by Mariotti Yachts in Genoa, Italy. The Fulk Al Salamah yacht stands at 150m (492’1” ft). This magnificent superyacht has a steel hull and an aluminum superstructure. However, the luxury yachts have one thing in common, and that is sleek designs the Fulk Al Salamah Yacht defines that.

Built in 2012 by Lurssen Yachts in Bremen, Germany, the Topaz is a 147.25m (483’1” ft) motor yacht. The interior is designed by Terence Disdale while the exterior styling is by Tim Heywood Design. Topaz Yacht has a steel hull with an aluminum superstructure.

8  Prince Abdulaziz

Helsingor Vaerft is the brain behind the Prince Abdulaziz Yacht (formerly Abdulaziz). Helsingor, Denmark, was the operation base for building this gorgeous yacht. The exterior design is the work of Maierform Maritime Technology. However, she was refitted in 2005. The interior designer of the yacht is David Hicks.

9  El Horriya

Motor Yacht El Horriya (which was formerly Mahroussa) is a 145.72m (478’1” ft). Samuda Bros are behind customizing the yacht around 1865 in London, UK. The sophisticated design and engineering are the work of naval architect Sir Oliver Lang. She was last refitted in 1987.

10  Sailing Yacht A

Sailing Yacht A is a sailing yacht which stands at 142.80m (468’6” ft). Built and launched in 2015 by Nobiskrug. Phillippe Starck is the designer of the stunning exterior and interior features.

The superyacht Swift 141 was christened “Yas” after it was launched by ADM Shipyards in November of 2011. It holds the records for largest launch and the most significant superyacht in recent history. Pierrejean Design is the designer of the entire yacht.

12  Ocean Victory

Motor Yacht Ocean Victory is a 140m (459’3”ft) luxury vessel. Built in 2014 by Fincantieri Yachts in Muggiano, Italy. The beautiful exterior design and engineering are the work of Espen Oeino. Interior design is by Alberto Pinto and Laura Sessa Romboli.

13  Al Salamah

Lurssen Yachts are behind the custom designing of the motor yacht in 1999. She stands at 139.30m (457’0” ft) with exterior and interior designs by Terence Disdale. Although, she was refitted last in 2009.

14  Rising Sun

The motor yacht Rising Sun was custom built in 2004 by Lurssen Yachts. Although, it was also refitted in 2007. The Rising Sun yacht’s interior was designed by Seccombe Design and the exterior by Jon Bannenberg. Because of the unique interior and exterior, the Rising Sun Yacht makes it to the list of top luxury yachts.

Motor Yacht Serene was set in motion in 2011 by Fincantieri Yachts. She is a 134m (439’3”ft) superyacht. However, the exterior design and engineering are by Espen Oeino and feature seven decks, while the interior styling is by Reymond Langton Design. Because of the unique design, the yacht makes it to top luxury yachts.

16  Al Mirqab

Constructed in 2008 by Peters Schiffbau in Wewelsfleth, the Al Mirqab stands at 133m (436’4” ft). Tim Heywood designed the stunning exterior while the interior is the work of Andrew Winch Designs. Royalty is the inspiration behind the architecture of this super-yacht. Maybe it will be one of the most stunning luxury yachts you’ll see. Because the design and general look are simply breathtaking.

17  Octopus

The motor yacht Octopus is a 126.20m (414’0” ft) long. Lurssen Yachts are behind customizing this yacht in 2003. However, the exterior engineering is by Espen Oeino, and interior features are by Jonathan Quinn Barnett. Meanwhile, the Octopus Yacht ranks among luxury yachts because of its unique architecture.

In 2014, Neorion Elefsis custom built the motor yacht Maryah in Elefsis, Greece. This beautiful superyacht stands 125.00m (410’1” ft) long. H2 Yacht Design did both the exterior and interior designs. As a result of using the same designer, the yacht has more personalized design than most luxury yachts.

While being built in 2010 by Lurssen Yachts, the Katara (formerly Project Crystal), was shrouded in secrecy. Although, there is no much information about this super-yacht it is still a masterpiece. There are rumors that there is a helipad, a cinema, and a Beach Club with sea-terraces. However, they may just be rumors. She stands at 124.40m (408’1” ft) long.

20  Golden Odyssey

Finally, this water beauty makes it to the list of luxury yachts. The designers and manufacturers of the Golden Odyssey Yacht are the Lurssen Yachts. The Golden Odyssey yacht is 123.20m (404’2” ft) long. However, it features a steel hull with an aluminum superstructure. However, the sleek design is something that truly defines luxury yachts.

Although luxury yachts bring style to travel, they come at a huge price. However, almost all the luxury yachts have a story to tell through their designs. Hence, the deeper the story, the deeper you dig into your bank account. For more beautiful luxury yachts, and for the journey of a lifetime, be sure to see our yachts for sale here .

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ARTISAN YACHT CHARTER

63m  /  206'8   benetti   2019 / 2022.

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Cabin Configuration

• 1 Double/Twin

Special Features:

• Stunning interior layout
• Recent refit in 2022
• Elevator connecting decks
• Voluminous deck spaces
• Convivial sky lounge with American-style bar and grand piano
• 162-square metre upper deck Master apartment
• Vast full-beam VIP on her main deck
• Sundeck gymnasium
• Beautiful beach club cabana with fold-down swim platform

Superyacht ARTISAN is the last word in luxury living, replete with stunning interiors and a wealth of amenities offering her guests the ultimate yacht charter experience.

The multi-award winning 63m/206'8" motor yacht ARTISAN was built by the esteemed Italian builders Benetti at their Livorno shipyard. Her interior is styled by London-based design studio Bannenberg & Rowell, and she was delivered to her owner in April 2019. Her striking exterior design comes from the boards of Giorgio M. Cassetta.

Guest Accommodation

ARTISAN has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 12 charter guests in 7 suites; comprising a generous master cabin and main deck VIP, with a further 4 VIP cabins and one convertible double/twin cabin found on her lower deck, offering a high level of versatility for a variety of charter configurations. She is also capable of carrying up to 15 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

On your charter, you'll find plenty to keep you busy and entertained, including a main deck VIP cabin featuring a private lounge area. A piano in her sky lounge provides a convivial atmosphere, alongside an American-style bar, with additional highlights found in her waterside beach club offering the ultimate in indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. A gym with all the latest equipment is also available for those looking to maintain their fitness regimes while on board.

Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you such as Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. You can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.

Performance & Range

ARTISAN is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by twin diesel MTU (12V 4000 M53) 12-cylinder 1,851hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 15 knots, and reaches a maximum speed of 16 knots with a range of up to 5,000 nautical miles from her 115,000 litre fuel tanks. Her water tanks store around 20,000 litres of fresh water. She was built to Lloyds Register classification society rules.

Onboard Artisan has a large selection of toys and accessories to keep you and your guests entertained on the water throughout your stay. Principle among these are waterslides for guests of all ages to enjoy. You'll be loving the huge adrenaline rush as you zip over the water on one of the two Sea-Doo GTX 300 WaveRunners. Also there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. If that isn't enough Artisan also features waterskis, a seabob, kayaks, inflatable water toys and paddleboards. Artisan features two tenders, but leading the pack is a 7.6m/24'11" Castoldi Jet Tender to transport you in style.

Artisan is available upon request for charter this winter. She is already accepting bookings this summer for cruising in the Mediterranean.

Motor yacht Artisan is an outstanding pedigree yacht that delivers on all fronts for superlative luxury yacht vacations.

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For your relaxation and entertainment Artisan has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.

Artisan is reported to be available to Charter with the following recreation facilities:

• 1 x 7.6m  /  24'11 Castoldi 25 Jet Tender Yanmar 370 HP engine
• 4.5m  /  14'9 Rescue Boat Yamaha 70 HP engine

For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.

Artisan Awards & Nominations

• World Yachts Trophies 2019 Best Exterior Design (54-82m) Winner
• Yacht Awards 2019 Monaco Yacht Show Awards Nomination
• Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2020 Outstanding Lifestyle Feature Finalist
• The World Superyacht Awards 2020 Displacement Motor Yachts Between 1000GT and 1499GT Winner
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'Artisan' Charter Rates & Destinations

Summer Season

May - September

€645,000 p/week + expenses Approx $688,500

High Season

€685,000 p/week + expenses Approx $731,000

Cruising Regions

Mediterranean Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro

HOT SPOTS:   Corsica, French Riviera, Mykonos, Santorini

Winter Season

October - April

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Aquarius: Modern classic masterpiece makes for a surprisingly sensible superyacht

• August 27, 2020

Named for the sign of astrological quality, this stunning 186ft world-cruising ketch is the result of serious sailors challenging the best of the best to produce something elegant, fast and seaworthy. Rupert Holmes reports

A demanding brief for Aquarius from experienced sailors has produced a masterpiece from some of the most experienced and talented brains in the superyacht world. Within five months of handover she had already clocked up 11,000 miles.

It’s often tempting to sum up new yachts with a short phrase describing their key characteristics. The brief for Aquarius included that she should be, ‘an elegant, muscular sailing yacht with a classic profile for family enjoyment’. But that barely scratches the surface of the main requirements for this giant ketch.

The owners also wanted a yacht that would combine good seakeeping characteristics with performance, reliability and quality. Essential features included relative simplicity, robustness of systems and a contemporary interpretation of elegant, classic lines, with a clean and uncomplicated appearance.

Aquarius ’s graceful lines and timeless shape belie a rugged world cruiser configured to be self-sufficient for extended periods when voyaging well beyond the popular Med and Caribbean circuits. In addition, the yacht is welcoming for family and friends, while providing sufficient performance to compete in superyacht regattas .

Designed to perform

“The owner loves sailing, so top performance was important,” says Dykstra’s Erik Wassen, who led the design team. “Not to the level of a racing yacht, but having the feeling of sailing well and being responsive like a smaller yacht.” A further stipulation was that the boat should not be experimental. The result is a sensible superyacht interpretation of a performance yacht.

With a whopping 50ft of bow and stern overhangs, there’s far less internal volume than might be expected for a yacht of this length. Also maximum beam is less than one-sixth of the overall length. Even so, any temptation to spoil the lines by raising the black-painted freeboard to provide more space for systems was successfully resisted.

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Considerable work and talent was therefore needed to fit all the requirements into the slender hull. The design team repeatedly honed the arrangements until everything would fit, including adequate space for crew accommodation and servicing of systems.

A fixed 4.8m draught keel fits with the theme of simplicity, while also freeing up the internal space that a lifting or telescopic keel would otherwise occupy. Wassen says: “If it was for optimum performance, you go to seven, eight, nine, ten metres.” The problem is that quickly stops being practical, so his aim was to: “try to get her in the same sort of harbours as the J Class yachts – you can still enter St Barth’s Bucket , for instance.”

Computational Flow Dynamics (CFD) work informed the final hull shape. “In our first hull design we noticed the centre of effort shifted when going from close-hauled to a beam reach to running,” says Wassen. “By optimising the hull shape in the CFD we could minimise that effect, giving much more equal rudder pressure on different points of sail.”

A sense of scale as the seemingly tiny figures prepare the mizzen staysail

The response and feel of a smaller boat was achieved “through having an ample sail plan – the boat has lots of sail – and giving her lots of stability,” he adds.  “We kept her as light as possible, which is always difficult because of the weight of the systems and of the ballast needed to provide stability.”

Aquarius ’s skipper James Turner has been very impressed with the handling so far: “With the correct sail plan Aquarius is a delight on the helm, responsive with weight to the wheel,” he reports. “Contrary to what her length and volume might suggest, she feels lively yet forgiving, almost playful on the wheel.”

A clean and uncluttered deck layout was a key priority, but was rendered more difficult by the lack of bulwarks. The profiles of both deckhouses were kept as low as possible, while individual sails are sheeted to similar points, which concentrates deck gear in discrete locations.

Despite her significant sail area, push-button controls mean Aquarius can be sailed by three

Clustering several different items into a single feature also helped to achieve this goal. For example, the boxes for vents and skylights ahead of the main deckhouse also form the backrests for the cushions when this area is used for sun lounging. In addition they house discrete B&G units that provide headsail and spinnaker trimmers with the key data needed for racing.

Project manager Godfrey Cray was keen to use halyard locks to reduce the number of winches around the mast base – the final arrangement has just two winches here instead of the usual four. Attention to detail extends to the cowl vents that have a protection ring of black composite below the polished stainless steel caps so that there is no chance of lines snagging.

The large mizzen was a feature from the inception of the project and provides a powerful configuration for fast reaching and downwind sailing with the mizzen staysail set. A further advantage of this sail plan is that no compromises were needed to keep air draught below the Panamax limit.

Optimised hull shape and big sail area means Aquarius has the response and feel of a smaller yacht

Doyle Sails New Zealand was involved in the project from an early stage, which gave time to tweak the sail plan and for aerodynamic and finite element analysis work to optimise the deck layout and improve overall load predictions. Aquarius is a fast enough boat for the apparent wind to often be forward of the beam.

A 1,580m2 running asymmetric spinnaker is included in the inventory and is clearly important when racing. However, optimisation of the reaching sails was also a priority to enable Aquarius to realise her enormous potential. In addition to the main and mizzen a 460m2 mizzen staysail and 770m2 Code 0 boost the sail area to an impressive 2,200m2 when reaching.

Rondal performance furling booms are a key means of simplifying sail handling , without compromising performance. They allow control of the foot tension of the sail, while providing a very practical means of reefing and stowing the sails.

“Typically, these systems are getting more and more reliable,” says Wassen. “There are hardly any boats that are not specifying them, except for some that go all the way to more racy slab reefing systems to reduce weight aloft.”

Square-top sails were shunned because of the difficulties of handling the top batten. However, the large roach main and mizzen still require running backstays, which are handled by captive winches. “They take more space and are heavier,” says Wassen, “but the captive winches mean you always have the opportunity to ease the runners under load if you have to make an unexpected tack or gybe.”

The twin wheels are positioned far enough outboard to give good sight lines to the bow and the rig. Key sail controls are also located at each helm station to facilitate easy handling. A drawback to this, though, is that you can’t always see the function you’re adjusting.  “It’s something we don’t often do,” says Wassen, “and making it look inconspicuous and classic is difficult.”

The solution was a more modern style console with a lot of controls that are fully concealed by hinged teak covers when not in use. This enables the boat to be sailed with only three people on deck.

Key challenges

While the brief for Aquarius deliberately avoided pushing hard against the boundaries of engineering and materials technology, there were still many challenges to overcome before the owners’ vision and dream could be realised.

In particular, a huge effort was needed to fit the accommodation and systems into the low-volume hull. This involved an iterative process between four parties – naval architect, interior designer, the engineers at Royal Huisman, and the owners – to ensure systems and adequate crew quarters could be accommodated, while leaving enough space for the owner and guest accommodation to meet the brief.

There is plenty of relaxation space split across Aquarius’s three cockpits

Interior designer Mark Whiteley initially presented two concepts – one for a relatively dark panelled interior, the other with mahogany furniture and trim balanced by white wall spaces. After the two had been mocked up at full scale for a section of the boat, the owners chose the lighter option. Whiteley subsequently described his challenge as creating, “a light and contemporary classic feel, rather than a more sombre and historically referenced one”.

While this early decision informed the big picture, he says the finer details needed careful judgement to give the boat its unique feel. The final coat of white paint on the wall panels, for instance, was brushed by hand to provide additional character and interest. He says: “This added to the relaxed informality and chic, understated quality you might associate with a house in the Hamptons.”

The main cockpit is the primary social hub of the boat, so considerable effort was put into refining it. This extended to the folding arrangements for the tables and to the design of the additional fold-away seats that face the main U-shape seating areas.

Mahogany joinery is balanced by white trim

The owner wanted a single floor level in the deckhouse, without a higher level for the seating areas, while retaining a view through the windows when sitting down. The lower edge of the windows therefore needed to be brought down as far as possible, which in turn provides a lot of natural light. The skylights also help to flood the interior with natural light.

Two versions of the magnificent owner’s suite were mocked up full-size to ensure every aspect was optimised to the maximum extent possible. There’s ample natural light from the large oval fan light around the mizzen mast, plus four port lights.

The bed is positioned to give a view towards the stairs to the private aft deckhouse, which opens onto its own cockpit. Attention to detail extends to secure stowage for water carafes and personal items.

Natural light floods into the owner’s suite from large fanlights around masts

Guest accommodation includes two double suites, plus a further flexible cabin that’s primarily configured as a twin. Two extra berths can be provided here to accommodate a larger number of children, via a Pullman on the inboard side and a recessed bed that drops down from the deckhead on the outboard side. A great deal of effort was expended to ensure there is no evidence of these extra beds when the cabin is in its normal mode.

There’s also a fully equipped gym, plus a lower saloon, with a huge cinema screen and top end concealed sound system. Quarters for up to 10 crew are provided in five cabins forward. This area has its own access from the foredeck, while guest areas can also be reached from the galley.

What does Whitely like most about the accommodation? “The relaxed feel and the balance between the classic and the contemporary, it really works. I also like the owner’s suite a lot: it’s a fantastic living space.”

The owner’s suite includes private aft deckhouse

Aquarius is the latest addition to a very distinguished lineage of modern classics produced in the past decade by a collaboration between Dykstra and Royal Huisman, including Kamixitha , Meteor and Pumula .

It’s a stunningly successful partnership that, with Aquarius , has produced another beautiful new superyacht that combines the ultimate in elegance with superlative comfort, style and performance.

Specification

LOA: 56.18m (184ft 4in) LWL: 41.17m (135ft 1in) Beam: 9.51m (31ft 2in) Draught: 4.80m (15ft 9in) Displacement: 264 tonnes Mainsail: 520m2 (5,597ft2) Mizzen: 440m2 (4,736ft2) Blade: 430m2 (4,628ft2) Air draught: 58.50m (192ft 11in) Spars: Rondal carbon with Rondal/Carbo-Link continuous standing rigging

First published in the July 2019 issue of Supersail World.

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ART & JOY yacht (ex MY SECRET) is the award-winning 47m Heesen Yacht. She features interior design from Bannenberg & Rowell.

The vessel was built by Heesen in their Netherlands shipyard, with an exterior design from Omega Yachts.

She was delivered in 2012 with chic designs and cutting-edge features. She is a 4700 model and is one of the most impressive custom yachts in her class. 

ART & JOY yacht interior

The interior designer for ART & JOY yacht was Bannenberg & Rowell .

She features timeless designs with a warm and elegant theme that creates an excellent atmosphere for entertaining friends and family.

Practicality and style are combined in the impressive interior styling of ART & JOY. She evokes a Californian style from the 1940s and 1950s, with the finest woods, stones, and metals.

She features terrific amenities to enjoy the superyacht lifestyle like an outdoor bar, jacuzzi, and generous spaces for sun lounging. 

ART & JOY yacht can accommodate 12 guests across five spacious cabins, with a full-beam master suite.

The vessel has accommodations for nine crew members. An open-plan saloon has seating aplenty and offers an entertainment center for relaxation in the evening. 

Forward to the saloon is a formal dining area to enjoy a gourmet meal. The sky lounge offers comfortable seating, a bar, another entertainment center, and a jacuzzi.

There is also gym equipment for working out with the perfect sea views. There is a dining table for al fresco dining on the aft deck.

The swimming platform is the ideal spot for jumping into the water. She is filled with water toys, including towables, kayaks, and scuba diving equipment. 

The exterior of ART & JOY was designed by Omega Architects and was built by Heesen Yachts .

She is a fully customized vessel from the Heesen model and the heaviest in her class. Her bulbous bow creates an anti-wave for a smooth path through the water, making her an efficient cruiser.

She is impressively designed and features good looks on the water. The yacht was refit in 2018.

Specifications

ART & JOY is a 46.7m yacht with an 8.85m beam and a 3.08m draft. The award-winning superyacht has a displacement of 499 gross tons and a maximum speed of 15 knots.

ART & JOY has a range of 4000 nautical miles and has a cruising speed of 12 knots with her two MTU engines.

She features zero-speed stabilizers that make her an exceptionally comfortable yachting experience. 

ART & JOY yacht owner 

Previously named MY SECRET, the ART & JOY Yacht was bought in 2021 in a sale facilitated by David Westwood of TWW Yachts , representing the seller.

Hakan Altinel of Alitnel Shipyard introduced the buyer.

She is a much-beloved charter yacht that is one of the best in the market for relishing in the superyacht lifestyle.

ART & Joy Yacht Summary

ART & JOY (formerly known as MY SECRET) is a remarkable 47m Heesen Yacht that exemplifies elegance and sophistication.

Built by Heesen in the Netherlands with an exterior design by Omega Yachts, this custom vessel boasts chic designs and cutting-edge features.

The interior, expertly crafted by Bannenberg & Rowell, showcases timeless aesthetics with a warm and inviting ambiance.

With luxurious amenities such as an outdoor bar, jacuzzi, and ample sun lounging spaces, ART & JOY provides the perfect environment for entertainment and relaxation.

Its fully customized exterior design, including a bulbous bow for enhanced efficiency, further enhances its allure on the water.

Equipped with top-notch specifications and zero-speed stabilizers, ART & JOY guarantees a comfortable and enjoyable yachting experience. As a beloved charter yacht, it remains a top choice for those seeking the ultimate superyacht lifestyle.

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Fact file: five things you didn't know about converted explorer yacht Arctic P

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A staggering 99 explorer yachts were ordered or in build as of last year , marking one of the largest single-year increases seen in the past decade. Owners' appetite for adventure is evidently growing – but the perfect explorer is sometimes found further afield, with BOATPro also recording a growing demand for conversion projects. Cue the 87.6-metre Arctic P . Built by Schichau-Unterweser to be "the strongest, toughest salvage rescue vessel in the world" , she was relaunched in 1993 as the largest converted explorer of her time.

During her twenty-year tenure, Arctic P has circumnavigated the globe, picked up a World Superyacht Award and even set a Guinness World Record. BOAT takes a look at the life of this travelling giant... 

1. She's been owned by the Packer family for generations

"[ Arctic P ] was one of the first – possibly the actual first – expedition yacht in the world, and that extraordinary conversion was undertaken by my parents," said Gretel in a BOAT International interview . "So, for me, there is just so much history. Plus, I find her very beautiful." Australian billionaire and media tycoon Kerry Packer AC (Gretel’s father) is to thank for Arctic P 's iconic conversion, an inheritance that has been eagerly accepted by the next generation. When Gretel is on board, she usually goes on trips of several weeks, staying on board for crossings rather than flying to meet the crew at the final destination.

2. She's in the Guinness Book of World Records

In 2013, Arctic P arrived at the Antarctic Peninsula with a purpose. An unexpectedly warm summer had melted the Ross Ice Shelf (also known as the Great Ice Barrier) at its eastern end, providing the crew an opportunity to travel further south than any other vessel in history. The endeavour was a success – Arctic P made it an impressive 677 nautical miles from the South Pole, clinching that all-important entry in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Bonus fun fact : Arctic P 's team was an absolute powerhouse. Even the yacht's doctor had climbed one of the highest mountains in Antarctica in his early 20s (and also held the world record for the highest base jump).

3. She's had a lot of work done

As of 2022, this heritage explorer has needed four refits to keep her in ship-shape. Works included a stint at Navantia Shipyard in 2015, which saw her leave Spain with a swimming pool, Jacuzzi and dining table that disappears into the deck when not in use. A year-long rebuild at Palumbo Superyachts in 2019 is also worth noting, as she was redesigned to commercially-compliant (and thus charter friendly ) standards.

Arctic is managed by Y.CO with charters starting from €450,000 per week.

4. She has a 4D cinema onboard (among other luxuries)

While Arctic P 's rugged, tugboat exterior was maintained post-conversion, her interiors feel a world away from the harsh climates she cruises. Leisure highlights include a 4D immersive cinema with surround sound and vibrating chairs, a heated beach house pool protected from the elements, a fully-equipped gym, a curated library and an armada of toys including a professional dive centre. The top deck, also known as "Monkey Island", offers 360-degree views with forward-facing seats, low-slung tables for morning coffees and a casual dining area.

5. She was involved in a high-stakes sea rescue

In 1972, Arctic P famously rescued commercial expedition vessel Lindblad Explorer , which had run aground at La Plaza Point, Antarctica. Among the passengers was Swedish explorer Lars-Eric Lindblad himself, the man who led the first tourist expedition to Antarctica in 1966. The explorer was towed by Arctic P to Buenos Aires, Argentina and then to Kristiansand, Norway for repairs. 

Other adventures onboard Arctic P have included a visit to Cape Adare, the largest Adélie penguin rookery in the world and a nighttime excursion to Panama from the Galápagos Islands.

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