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Motor yacht APOGEE underway

Motor yacht APOGEE underway

The market is now dominated by vessels far north of the 50-meter mark.  Just 10 years ago, the concept of the largest yacht meant vessels over 100 feet in length.  Back then, a 50-meter (164 foot) vessel wasn’t large - it was huge!  Fast-forward to 2008, and even the last few listings of the U.S. owned top 50 largest yachts are within a few short inches of 190 feet, while two are over twice that size.

Superior in interior space, build quality, and performance, today’s megayacht vessels are being launched in greater numbers than ever before. 

Here’s a quick peak at the 5 largest U.S. owned vessels in the charter industry:

1.  Sail yacht MALTESE FALCON – Owned by American venture capitalist Tom Perkins, the 88-meter is the world’s second largest sailing yacht, after Sea Cloud.   Clients interested in a Perini Navi should look no further than this megayacht – one of the true yachting marvels of this century.  Yacht MALTESE FALCON boasts an art-filled interior by Ken Freivokh who also designed the exterior of this megayacht.    Click here to view sail yacht MALTESE FALCON.

2.  Motor yacht EXCELLENCE IV – Built by Abeking and Rasmussen in 2008, this 78-meter yacht is expected to enter the in 2009.  Built for American businessman Herb Chambers, the yacht features a stunning master suite with panoramic views looking forward from the raised bedroom platform.  Yacht EXCELLENCE IV boasts a cinema room and the main salon is home to a concert-quality grand piano. 

3.  Sail yacht MIRABELLA V – Built by VT for well-known American yachtsman, Joe Vittoria.  Currently the largest sloop ever built, yacht MIRABELLA V offers the space and accommodation of a large motor yacht at the same time as the pleasures of being under sail. A charter for up to 12 guests commands the hefty fee of $350,000/wk.  Click here to view sail yacht MIRABELLA V.

4.  Motor yacht – This six-deck, 70-meter luxury motor yacht hit the water at Lürssen’s facility on December 10, 2007, and was delivered to her American owner in May 2008.  With a gorgeous deep-blue hull, yacht will certainly turn heads on the charter circuit.  Features include an integral swim-up bar in the top-deck pool, gym, 7 wet bars in total, and a circular glass elevator that services 5 decks.  Click here to view yacht MARTHA ANN.

5.  Motor yacht – Opulence paired with excellent taste defines the character of motoryacht , a 68-meter built by Lurssen.  Launched in 2007, she has already found a niche in the charter industry, available for hire in the Caribbean in the winter and the Mediterranean in the summer.  Her attractive exterior looks, created by Espen Oino, are complimented by her Raymond Langton designed interior, and reveal strong, masculine architectural elements with a touch of Art Deco.     Click here to view motor yacht KISMET.

Other notable yachts in the Top 10 include: 

6.  Motor yacht APOGEE - Built in 2003, the 62-meter Codecasa is a true Italian masterpiece.  Yacht APOGEE features an immaculate interior design, combining exotic marble with exquisite fabrics, antiques complemented by soft lighting, inlaid granite floors, and mahogany paneling. On deck, there is seemingly endless space for al fresco dining and sunbathing, with its onyx-topped bar, multiple entertainment systems, and sunset terrace.   Click here to view motor yacht APOGEE.

7.  Motor yacht SECRET – Delivered by Feadship in 2008, American-owned 61-meter yacht SECRET combines unprecedented attention to detail and nautical elegance with the very latest technologies.  Click here to view motor yacht SECRET.

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Motor Yacht KISMET

Sophisticated charterers often request luxury by manufacturer.  For example, many clients call and request a , or a Feadship , or even a .  For the Lurssen enthusiast, the addition of motor yacht to the market is a true blessing.

Launched in late 2007, this 68-meter vessel is the third largest in charter in the western Mediterranean from this esteemed German shipbuilder, joining Martha Ann and Mad Summer.

was designed to be a comfortable, reliable and efficient long-range cruiser.

Designed by Espen Øino and Reymond Langton, bold exterior sight lines were blended with softer, graceful curves to create a profile that gives this super yacht a sleek and smart appearance.
 
The owner based the interior layout on his previous yacht, a Feadship.  The interior design is a subtle mélange of art deco and the owner’s Persian heritage.

The focal point of is the main-deck lobby featuring black granite floors, mirrored ceiling and a cylindrical glass elevator that serves all deck levels.

What would a be without a massive master cabin?  Forward of the lobby is the full-beam master stateroom — a 138-square meter luxury zone with library, owner’s office and private balconies to port and starboard. The full-height, lozenge-shaped windows provide ample light and superb sea views, while the walk-in wardrobe also features a large window for color matching garments in natural light and a separate closet for the owner’s use when the yacht is being chartered. The highlight of the suite is the breathtaking forward head, lined with honey-colored onyx, and a central oval spa bath backed by a glass screen depicting peacock feathers that was handcrafted by London-based Glasszoo.

Abaft the lobby is a cinema lounge with drop-down projector screen and electrically operated sofas that can be repositioned on tracks.

The main salon is lined with linen panels delicately embroidered with seed pearls and glass beads. A Steinway grand piano and granite-topped bar make this a popular entertainment area.

Guest accommodations consist of a VIP cabin on the upper deck and four double cabins on the lower deck. The latter are identical in layout (the beds can be separated to form twin singles) but contain varying soft furnishings based on gold, bronze, and copper tones and individual marble countertops in the heads. Common to all the bathrooms are the Baccarat crystal and Sardinelli fixtures and fittings and magnificent glass washbasins with gold leaf scrolling that flames bright yellow when illuminated from below.

They each also feature two TV screens, one set into the marble wall above the vanity and the other above the tub. Even the dayheads (on deck bathrooms) are exquisitely appointed with similar crystal basins and rich burl mahogany cabinetry.

Corporate entertainment takes on a new dimension on this super yacht.

In the formal dining room on the bridge deck, the immense wengé and mahogany table can comfortably seat 18 guests and doubles as a conference table with power and VGA sockets incorporated into the woodwork.  These business amenities make this vessel stand out among the corporate yachts available for charter.

The upper-deck décor is decidedly more informal and has a well-equipped gym, a steam room, and a beach house-styled skylounge with wraparound sofas, a bar unit and circular coffee tables with découpage tops made from Brazilian tobacco leaves.

There is no lack of exterior social areas, culminating in the deck, with the so-called “star bed,” an open-air bed complete with reading lights where a charter guest can sleep on a balmy night.

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