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M5 (ex Mirabella V) restyled by Pendennis Shipyard

M5 's stern was remodeled at the  pendennis shipyard in falmouth, uk and completed her sail trials successful..

M5 was originally built in 2004 as Mirabella V . Until she is still the largest sloop with over 75 meters (length of the hull) and an almost 90 meters long mast.

Designed and manufactured by Carbo-Link with OYS making the fittings, the 34 new carbon fiber stays, and titanium fittings with built-in dynamic fiber optics have decreased the weight of the rig by 18 tons. The sail trials not only established the M5 ‘s potential speed but tested the new system and balance of the yacht under sail for the first time. During several hours on the water with challenging sea conditions, the remodeled boat performed well, reaching 17.7 knots in 18-23 knots of wind.

The project, due to be completed over the next month, has seen a collaboration between Pendennis and the original designer Ron Holland , to achieve the Owners idea of extending the stern by 3m which has created a new sleeker profile providing an impressive aft deck area. During the refit, Pendennis has completed extensive engineering works and the interiors have been redesigned by UK company Redman Whiteley Dixon .

M5 carries now a water plane on aft deck

Stepping the huge mast

Close to the wind when she was MIRABELLA V

Main Specifications of Sailing Yacht M5

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77m Sail Yacht M5 (ex. Mirabella V) by Vosper Thornycroft

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M5 (ex Mirabella V) is the world’s largest sloop and one of the most advanced sailing super yachts afloat.M5: The largest single-masted sailing yacht in the world M5 is a sloop-rigged super yacht launched in 2003. At an estimated cost of over USD 50 million, she is the largest single-masted yacht ever built.

The 77.6-metre sailing yacht M5 (formerly Mirabella V) has emerged after her extensive refit at NCA Refit (2019) part of The Italian Sea Group. Having been originally built for Joseph Vittoria, the former CEO of the Avis Rent-A-Car company, and was first launched in 2004 and became a record-breaking sailing yacht.

Designed by Ron Holland and built by VT Shipbuilding, she was the largest composite yacht in the world with an 89-metre rig. Her 151-tonne lifting keel varied the draught from 4 to 10 metres.

The current owner (who acquired M5 in 2012) wanted to change the transom shape and extend the aft deck to carry a Carbon Cub seaplane. The works to achieve this began with Pendennis who saw to her new stern, major engineering upgrades, new Carbo-Link rigging and a refreshed interior by RWD in 2014.

Having noticed some problems with the newly-altered yacht – particularly in the way the raised keel box generated a lot of noise in the owner’s suite – the NCA Refit yard together with Rob Doyle Design were chosen to take on the next phase of the refit. The team cut the keel in half to move the ram housing forward, then oversaw the yacht’s exterior colour change.

The now three-tone metallic grey also sports a new composite hardtop to replace the soft bimini on the flybridge, recaulked teak decking to match the silver paintwork, new interior flooring, carpeting and fabrics, new finishes in the bathrooms, and a marble bar in the main saloon.

“M5 has been a challenging project from both an engineering and logistical perspective, but the results speak for themselves,” says Giovanni Costantino, chairman and CEO of The Italian Sea Group. “The refit market is important in its own right, but the experience and know-how we gain from these complex projects can be transferred to our new-builds, and vice-versa.”

ACCOMMODATION M5’s interior configuration has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests overnight in 6 cabins, comprising a master suite, 3 double cabins, 2 twin cabins and 2 pullman beds. She is also capable of carrying up to 14 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

CONSTRUCTION & DIMENSIONS M5 features a displacement grp hull and grp superstructure, with teak decks. She was built to DNV (Det Norske Veritas) Germanischer Lloyd classification society rules, and is MCA Compliant.

PERFORMANCE Powered by 2 MTU (12V2000M70) 1,080hp diesel engines sailing yacht M5 is capable of a top speed of 13 knots, and comfortably cruises at 10 knots when powered by her engines. With her 60,000 litres fuel tanks she has a maximum range of 3,455 nautical miles at 11 knots. Her water tanks store around 31,000 litres of fresh water.

AMENITIES Gym, Sauna, Movie Theatre, Barbeque, Tender Garage, Swimming Platform, Dip Pool, Air Conditioning, WiFi connection on board, Deck Jacuzzi

SPECIAL FEATURES Apart from the luxurious full-beam master suite, there are six double cabins, a saloon, dining room, gymnasium and sauna. Her carbon-fibre mast is the world’s tallest, towering 88.3m and carrying approximately 3,717 square metres of sail

Name: M5 Year: 2004 Exterior: Interior Naval Architect  Ron  Holland, Country: Italy Top speed: 13 Cruise speed: 10 Listing ID: 511

IMO: 8979374 Name: M5 Vessel Type – Generic: Pleasure Craft Vessel Type – Detailed: Yacht Status: Active MMSI: 319191100 Call Sign: MDJS3 Flag: Cayman Is [KY] Gross Tonnage: 1017 Summer DWT: 66 t Length Overall x Breadth Extreme: 84.7 x 16.7 m Year Built: 2004

• Price: €50,000,000
• Property Type: Vosper Thornycroft
• Property Status: Sold
• Yacht Name: M5
• Ship Yard: Vosper Thornycroft
• Naval Design: Ron Holland
• IMO: 8979374
• MSSI: 319191100

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A Summary of Sailing Yacht MIRABELLA V

The lengthy superyacht MIRABELLA V is a sailing yacht. This 75 metre (247 foot) luxury yacht was manufactured by Vosper Thornycroft in 2004. The yacht is a recent sloop motor sailer. Superyacht MIRABELLA V is a grand yacht that can accommodate a total of 14 people on board and has a total of 15 crew members. This graceful sailing yacht has been brought about by a naval architect called Ron Holland Design. Ron Holland Design / Tracey-Jayne Canavaggio / Nicholson Interiors / Lucciana Vittoria was involved in her interior design brief.

This remarkable sailing yacht is the largest sloop rigged, single masted, yacht ever built as well as the largest of the composite private yachts ever built at the time.

Build & Designing with respect to Luxury Yacht MIRABELLA V

The yacht's wider design collaboration came from Ron Holland Design. The technical naval architect plans are a creation of Ron Holland Design. Sailing Yacht MIRABELLA V received her elegant interior designing from the interior design company of Ron Holland Design / Tracey-Jayne Canavaggio / Nicholson Interiors / Lucciana Vittoria. In 2004 she was formally launched with triumph in Southampton and following sea trials and detailing was thereafter delivered to the owner who commissioned her. Vosper Thornycroft completed their new build sailing yacht in the United Kingdom. A open proportion is brought about with a widest beam (width) of 14.81 metres / 48.6 ft. With a 10.36m (34ft) draught (maximum depth) she is reasonably shallow. The material composite was used in the building of the hull of the sailing yacht. Her superstructure over the hull is created out of composite. Over the deck of MIRABELLA V she is 75.2 (246.7 ft) in length. In 2007 extra refitting and modernisation was also performed.

S/Y MIRABELLA V Engineering & Speed:

MIRABELLA V retains two MTU diesel engine(s) and can touch a industrious maximum continuous speed of approximately 16 knots. The engine of the MIRABELLA V produces 1080 horse power (or 795 kilowatts). Her total HP is 2160 HP and her total Kilowatts are 1590. She is driven by twin screw propellers. This yacht’s accomplished cruising speed is 14 knots which provides a range of 5000.

Superyacht MIRABELLA V Has Guest Accommodation:

Offering bedding for a limit of 14 welcome guests staying on board, the MIRABELLA V accommodates everyone in style. The boat utilises circa 15 expert qualified crew to manage.

A List of the Specifications of the MIRABELLA V:

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Around Sept 2009 MIRABELLA V cruised to Beausoleil, in France. MIRABELLA V has navigated the area including Département des Alpes-Maritimes during Sept 2009. MIRABELLA V features a teak deck.

MIRABELLA V Disclaimer:

The luxury yacht MIRABELLA V displayed on this page is merely informational and she is not necessarily available for yacht charter or for sale, nor is she represented or marketed in anyway by CharterWorld. This web page and the superyacht information contained herein is not contractual. All yacht specifications and informations are displayed in good faith but CharterWorld does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the current accuracy, completeness, validity, or usefulness of any superyacht information and/or images displayed. All boat information is subject to change without prior notice and may not be current.

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Exclusive pictures of M5, the largest single-mast sailing yacht in the world, getting ready for an ocean crossing with a seaplane on her stern.

The incredible M5 (ex-Mirabella V) is about to embark on a Pacific crossing, and seen here with her designer and naval architect Ron Holland.

Photo: Ron Holland

This 77.6-metre underwent an extensive two year refit at Pendennis in 2012 which saw three metres added to her stern, as well as the removal and re-stepping of her groundbreaking rig. This extra space has enabled her new owners to keep a private Carbon Cub sea plane on her stern.

Built at VT Shipbuilding and launched in 2003, she is the largest single-mast superyacht ever built, with an astonishing 90m mast. What was at the time considered to be a very daring yacht is now seen as one of the most iconic and recognised superyachts of the 21st Century.

She accommodates up to 14 guests across seven cabins and has 15 crew, as well as plenty of entertaining space not often seen on typical sailing yachts.

Originally published on SuperYachtWorld.com on April 16, 2015

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Mirabella V sailing yacht becomes M5 and checks in for major refit

Mirabella V , the largest sailing sloop in the world - and fifth largest sailing yacht - has arrived at the Pendennis Plus yard in Falmouth, UK to start a year-long refit. Now renamed M5 by her new owner, who bought the yacht from Joe Vittoria last June, the 75.2m yacht is being adapted inside and out to suit his needs.

M5 will have a 3 metre stern extension, giving her a larger bathing platform, and a side boarding platform installed. The structural fabrication of the composite stern will be undertaken by Green Marine with support from structural engineers High Modulus, while her original naval architect Ron Holland will be steering all the structural improvements.

Her interior will also undergo a transformation with original interior designers Redman Whiteley Dixon involved in the redesign of the main and lower decks in a contemporary style.

The refit will also see the main engines, generators, switchboards and sewage treatment plant replaced and the air-conditioning system, electrics and entertainment system upgraded. A 10 year DNV survey will complement these works. The yacht's 90m mast, which is being removed ahead of the structural work, will be overhauled along with the rig, and she will also have a full hull repaint.

The yacht’s captain, Rocka Romke, has explained the process behind the selection of the British-based team: 'The team assembled for the works are testament to the quality of the workforce and facilities available in the UK. Of course Ron Holland is very familiar with the yacht and is perfectly positioned enhance its appearance whilst remaining sympathetic to the original design. Both Pendennis Plus and Redman Whiteley Dixon have established reputations as being amongst the best in their fields with experience in both the large yacht and sailing yacht sectors. I believe the collaboration between these parties will elevate M5 to be one of the most impressive and original sailing yachts in the world both in structure and style.'

Once her refit has been completed in 2013, M5 's new owner plans to cruise her extensively, but she may yet return to the charter market.

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