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60m Feadship motor yacht Blue Moon sold

The 60.35 metre Feadship motor yacht Blue Moon, listed for sale by Kevin Merrigan and Wes Sanford at Northrop & Johnson , has been sold with the buyer introduced by Stuart Larsen of Fraser .

Built in steel and aluminium to Lloyds class by Dutch yard Feadship , she was designed by Donald Starkey , who also designed the interior, and was delivered in 2005.

Some of her most recent modifications include a full superstructure repaint in 2018, the upgrade of her Quantum zero speed stabilisers to XT-Fins in 2019 and the repaint of her hull and main-deck bulwarks in 2021.

The master suite, located on the main deck, incorporates the owner’s office and gymnasium. She offers a further five guest staterooms which are situated below deck. It is possible to combine four of these guest staterooms to create two large VIP suites, each with a sitting room and separate his and her bathroom. Therefore, on the lower guest level, there is the choice of a five, four, or three stateroom layout, plus a guest gymnasium. All cabins have entertainment centres, television screens and en suite bathroom facilities.

The bridge deck lounge has a full wet bar, games table, sofa and lounge chairs and an 82-inch drop-down television screen with surround sound. There is also access to an enclosed glass-panelled dining area with expandable table for up to 12 guests.

The glass can be removed completely to create an al fresco dining experience if preferred. There is a cocktail area with L-shaped seating aft with access to the bridge deck, walk around decks and Portuguese Bridge.

Twin Caterpillar 3516B DI-TA diesel engines allow a cruising speed of 13 knots topping out at 16 knots and a range of 4,700 nautical miles.

Blue Moon was asking €43,900,000.

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A monument to class and meticulousness, the third Blue Moo n is a worthy successor to her two preceding yachts. The second yacht built for the same Feadship owner, the new 60.35m yacht (198'0") is a quintessential family boat that benefits from her owners' extensive experience in yachts and in life.

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60.35m  /  198'   feadship   2005 / 2021.

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  • Multi-award winning yacht
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  • Expansive master suite with private study and gym
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Feadship-built superyacht 'Blue Moon' embodies the yard's renowned craftsmanship as well as the highest levels of comfort and luxury for unforgettable charter vacations

The 60.35m/198' 'Blue Moon' motor yacht built by the Dutch shipyard Feadship is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Donald Starkey.

Built in 2005, Blue Moon boasts a multitude of decks ideal for relaxation and entertainment indoors or outdoors, ensuring guests will live la dolce vita on the open waters. She is equipped with wheelchair accessibility, elevator, underwater lights and gym.

Guest Accommodation

Blue Moon offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites comprising a master suite, three double cabins and two twin cabins. There are 8 beds in total, including 1 king, 3 queen and 4 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 16 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

Keeping comfortable and entertained on Blue Moon is easy thanks to the available amenities, particularly a dedicated library, where you can unwind in seclusion. You can visit the well-equipped gym so that you can keep up with your fitness routine at sea and soak up the bubbles in style in the deck jacuzzi.

Blue Moon benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, particularly wheelchair-friendly access, making this vessel suitable for all guests. Guests of all ages and physical abilities can enjoy any part of the yacht thanks to the elevator and a separate crew passageway offers you the option of peace and quiet on your charter. Stay connected to the outside world on long voyages with satellite communications plus make your evenings more memorable with stunning underwater lights. Whether you want to work, use social media or stream movies on board this yacht, you can with Wi-Fi connectivity or elsewhere, guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Performance & Range

Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 13 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 16 knots with a range of up to 4,700 nautical miles from her 141,700 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed. Blue Moon features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels.

When not cruising Blue Moon has onboard an incredible selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to connect with the waters around you. Guests can feel the wind in their hair and jump the waves on one of the two Yamaha WaveRunners. Another excellent feature are towable toys offering fun and adventure. In addition there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough Blue Moon also features wakeboards, kayaks, fishing equipment, kneeboards and paddleboards. When it comes to Tenders, Blue Moon has you covered - with two tenders, including a 8.53m/28' Chris Craft Tender.

Blue Moon and her crew are available for charter this winter for cruising within the Caribbean. She is also accepting bookings this summer on request.

With a highly experienced and talented crew of 16, you can be sure that each and every need will be met and exceeded while on board this prestigious motor yacht.

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

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

  • 1 x 8.53m  /  28' Chris Craft Tender Volvo Penta
  • 1 x 8.23m  /  27' Chris Craft Catalina Tender

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'Blue Moon' Charter Rates & Destinations

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$395,000 p/week + expenses

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HOT SPOTS:   New England

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$425,000 p/week + expenses

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HOT SPOTS:   Virgin Islands

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The superyacht world is speculating that Mark Zuckerberg just bought this 118-meter boat

  • The 118-meter superyacht Launchpad made her maiden voyage last week.
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In the world of superyachts , privacy is the most valuable asset. It can be next to impossible to discern the details of a superyacht transaction — and that's particularly true if the vessel in question is worth nine figures.

Yet some in the boat blogging world are speculating that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is the new owner of Launchpad, a megayacht currently moored in Fort Lauderdale, Florida after she made her maiden voyage from Gibraltar to St Maarten last week. Launchpad clocks in at 118 meters long, about nine meters shorter than Jeff Bezos' superyacht Koru .

The transaction could not be confirmed, with yacht world insiders declining to share what they know and representatives for Zuckerberg not responding to a request for comment from Business Insider. In the past, reports about Zuckerberg owning superyacht Ulysses have proven false.

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"It is Feadship's standard policy to never divulge any information about our yachts with reference to ownership, costs, or delivery, etc," Feadship, the ship's builder, wrote to BI. "Whether it is an 18-meter Feadship from the 1960s or a 118-meter Feadship from the 21st century, we do not share private information."

But Zuckerberg's name has been connected to Launchpad for a few months now, beginning in December when reports swirled that he visited Feadship's shipyard in the Netherlands.

Then, earlier in March, yachting bloggers like eSysman SuperYachts and Autoevolution started speculating that he officially snagged the boat, originally built for a sanctioned Russian businessman, at a $300 million price tag. (While that's a seemingly huge amount, it's still less than 0.2% of Zuckerberg's $177 billion net worth.)

Another clue that might point to US ownership is that the yacht bears the flag of the Marshall Islands, a US territory and commonplace for American buyers to register their ships, according to public marine tracking.

If Zuckerberg were to have bought Launchpad, he would join a cohort of superyacht-owning tech billionaires . Along with Bezos, the likes of Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison and Google cofounders Sergey Brin and Larry Page have purchased impressive boats with even more impressive amenities.

SuperYacht Times , an industry publication and intelligence platform, has some of the best images of the yacht. Photos show a swimming pool on her main deck and a large helipad.

While less is known of the interior, a vessel of her size can likely sleep dozens of guests and crew and may have amenities like an expansive gym where Zuckerberg could practice his jiu-jitsu or a spa with a massage area. We suspect there's also space for plenty of toys — which could include his viral hydrofoil foil .

Do you have any details about Launchpad or any other superyachts? Email reporter Madeline Berg at [email protected].

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To develop a human landing system for the agency’s Artemis V mission to the Moon, NASA has selected Blue Origin of Kent, Washington. Through Artemis , NASA will explore more of the Moon than ever before, uncovering more scientific discoveries, and preparing for future astronaut missions to Mars.

Blue Origin will design, develop, test, and verify its Blue Moon lander to meet NASA’s human landing system requirements for recurring astronaut expeditions to the lunar surface, including docking with Gateway, a space station where crew transfer in lunar orbit. In addition to design and development work, the contract includes one uncrewed demonstration mission to the lunar surface before a crewed demo on the Artemis V mission in 2029. The total award value of the firm-fixed price contract is $3.4 billion.

“Today we are excited to announce Blue Origin will build a human landing system as NASA’s second provider to deliver Artemis astronauts to the lunar surface,” said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. “We are in a golden age of human spaceflight, which is made possible by NASA’s commercial and international partnerships. Together, we are making an investment in the infrastructure that will pave the way to land the first astronauts on Mars.”

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Adding another human landing system partner to NASA’s Artemis program will increase competition, reduce costs to taxpayers, support a regular cadence of lunar landings, further invest in the lunar economy, and help NASA achieve its goals on and around the Moon in preparation for future astronaut missions to Mars.

The agency previously contracted SpaceX to demonstrate an initial human landing system for the Artemis III mission. Under that contract, the agency also directed SpaceX to evolve its design to meet the agency’s requirements for sustainable exploration and to demonstrate the lander on Artemis IV. As a result of the contract with Blue Origin to demonstrate on Artemis V a lander that meets these same sustainable lander requirements, including capabilities for increased crew size, longer mission duration, and delivery of more mass to the Moon, multiple providers will be available to compete for future opportunities to fulfill NASA’s lunar surface access needs for Artemis missions.

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NASA issued the solicitation, known as Appendix P , of its second Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships Broad Agency Announcement ( Next-STEP2 BAA ), in September 2022 as part of the ongoing development of advanced space exploration technologies, capabilities, and concepts.

Through Artemis, NASA will send astronauts – including the first woman and first person of color – to explore the Moon for scientific discovery, economic benefits, and to build the foundation for crewed missions to Mars . Together, the SLS rocket, Orion, Gateway, advanced spacesuits, and human landing systems are NASA’s foundation for deep space exploration.

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Founders of Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin want to harvest stuff from the Moon

The company's founders, including an apollo 17 astronaut, just rounded up $15 million to fund their venture.

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Over billions of years, the surface of the Moon has been bombarded by solar wind, carrying high-energy particles that include a highly coveted resource, helium-3. Although the element is scarce on Earth, it has recently become in demand by several industries, including those working on quantum computing and nuclear fusion reactors.

Helium-3 has been deemed so precious that one company is willing to go all the way to the Moon to get it. Seattle-based startup Interlune recently announced that it raised $15 million in funding as part of its plan to harvest and sell natural resources from the Moon. The company wants to initially focus on harvesting helium-3, which it can sell to government and commercial customers in the national security, quantum computing, medical imaging, and fusion energy industries, according to Interlune .

“There is growing demand for Helium-3 across burgeoning and potentially massive industries,” Alexis Ohanian, one of the main investors in Interlune’s latest round of funding, said in a statement. “We invested in Interlune because access to the ample cache of Helium-3 and other precious natural resources on the Moon and beyond will unlock or accelerate technological advancements currently hindered by lack of supply.”

Interlune was founded in 2020 by former Blue Origin President Rob Meyerson and former Chief Architect Gary Lai, as well as Harrison Schmitt, the only living member of Apollo 17 — NASA’s last crewed mission to the Moon. “For the first time in history, harvesting natural resources from the Moon is technologically and economically feasible,” Meyerson said in a statement.

Sure it’s feasible, but the company still needs to develop a way to do it. The latest round of funding is a good start, but there’s still a long way to go. Interlune is working on the design of its first robotic lander mission, which will verify the helium-3 levels at the company’s chosen Moon site for its initial operation.

Although it’s still in its initial phases, Interlune is hoping to launch a new era for the lunar economy, essentially becoming the first to harvest and sell natural resources extracted from the Moon. According to the Space Resource Exploration and Utilization Act , which was passed in 2015, any resource obtained in space is the property of the entity that extracted it.

The idea of resource mining from the Moon and other celestial objects has been floating around for some time, but very few companies have made any substantial steps towards achieving it. NASA recently announced its own plans to explore harvesting resources from the Moon within the next 10 years to support its Artemis plans, hoping to establish large scale lunar regolith mining by 2032 and extracting resources such as water, iron, and rare metals.

Space definitely has all the right stuff, but there’s still a lot of groundwork that needs to be done before we can start selling cosmic resources. Since there are no regulations set in place as of yet, there’s also an added risk of the race to extract as much resources as possible, altering the makeup of the Moon or other objects in space.

A version of this article originally appeared on Gizmodo .

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The 198-foot (60.35m) Feadship superyacht BLUE MOON was built by famed Dutch yacht builder Feadship. Launched from the Van Lent shipyard, BLUE MOON hit the water in 2005. This remarkable custom-built yacht features interior and exterior design by Donald Starkey and Lee Perot. An exemplary example of Feadship quality, BLUE MOON has won a variety of awards since her launch, including “Best full-displacement motor yacht over 56 meters” at the 2006 ShowBoats Awards, “Star of the Show” at the 2005 Monaco Yacht Show and a World Yachts World Trophy for yachts between 150 and 200 feet in 2006.

BLUE MOON benefits from the highest possible level of pedigree and craftmanship from her owner, but also features bespoke elements that set her apart from other yachts. BLUE MOON has an all-decks glass elevator that makes her accessible for all guests. She also features an observation lounge on her bridge deck that provides exceptional, panoramic views thanks to floor-to-ceiling glass windows and a sunroof that opens fresh air and natural light. One of the most appreciated features is the yacht’s 1,200-square-foot master stateroom, located on the main deck. In addition to being a simply opulent and comfortable place to rest one’s head, this suite also features a full office and a private gym.

The additional five staterooms of BLUE MOON, located below deck, are equally as comfortable as the master. The yacht’s flexible configuration allows for a variety of stateroom layouts, from three to five, depending on the owners’ or guests’ needs. For example, four of these five staterooms can be combined to create two large VIP suites, each of which has its own his-and-hers en-suite bathroom and a sitting room. Additionally, a guest gymnasium is on this deck. All staterooms feature entertainment facilities and top-quality amenities.

The interior spaces of BLUE MOON exemplifies classic styling with traditional elements creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. She offers a variety of spaces to relax and unwind, from her main deck main salon to the bridge deck lounge with a full bar, game table and large 82-inch drop-down TV. Guests can enjoy formal indoor dining on the main deck or the bridge deck, which also becomes an alfresco dining spaces once the enclosing glass panels are stowed. Up to 12 guests can enjoy the sumptuous experience at this wonderful table.

Other highlights of BLUE MOON include her on-deck Jacuzzi with large sunpads, her main deck aft lounge space, ideally suited for morning coffees or afternoon cocktails, her full suite of tenders and toys and her large swim platform providing easy access to the water.

BLUE MOON has been exceptionally maintained since her launch. In 2019, her Quantum Zero Speed stabilizers were upgraded to XT fin type. Her shore power units were replaced, and she completed her 15-year Lloyds’ survey. In 2018 the yacht’s superstructure was repainted and her hull and main-deck bulwarks were repainted in February 2021. The yacht has only had one owner since her launch and has been lovingly cared for by a long-time, experienced crew. 

  • Quantum Zero speed stabilizers upgraded to XT fin type (Nov 2019)
  • Shore power units replaced (Nov 2019)
  • All three Generators upgraded to Scania 300kw
  • Hull & main deck bulwarks repainted Feb '21. Superstructure repainted in 2018/19
  • 15-year Lloyds Class survey completed Nov '19
  • Excellent Feadship quality
  • Experienced owner has built multiple Feadships
  • Original owner and an extremely experienced, longstanding crew
  • Six staterooms, elevator, guest & owner gymnasiums, and tender pockets on bridge deck
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • At-Anchor Stabilizers
  • Kaleidescape
  • Scuba Diving
  • Underwater lights
  • Wine Cellar

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  • Quantum Zero speed stabilizers upgraded to XT fin type (Nov 2019) 
  • Shore power units replaced (Nov 2019) 
  • All three Generators upgraded to Scania 300kw. 
  • Hull & main deck bulwarks repainted Feb '21. Superstructure repainted in 2018/19 
  • 15 year Lloyds Class survey completed Nov '19 
  • Excellent Feadship quality 
  • Experienced owner has built multiple Feadship’s 
  • Original owner and an extremely experienced, longstanding crew 
  • 6 staterooms, elevator, guest & owner gymnasiums, and tender pockets on bridge deck 
  • Wheelchair accessible 
  • 2006 World Yacht Trophy 150’-200’ 
  • 2006 Showboat Best Full Displacement Motor Yacht Over 56 Meters 
  • 2005 Monaco “Star of the Show”, awarded by the Prince of Monaco.* 
  • Yacht Magazine 60 Meter of the Year 

2005 198’ Feadship built at the Royal Van Lent Shipyard (Yard #793, delivered June 4, 2005) and naval architecture by De Voogt Naval Architects. Exterior styling and interior design by Donald Starkey and Lee Perot. She has a displacement hull, constructed of steel with an aluminum superstructure and is built to Lloyds Class (Class notation: 100 A1, SSC,Yacht (P), Mono, G6, LMC, SCM) with MCA compliance. Note: Lloyds 15 year class survey completed in Nov. 2019. Blue Moon has seven (7) watertight compartments, and nearly 9,000 square feet of living space.

Length Overall: 198 feet (60.35 meters) 

Length at Waterline: 175 feet (53.35 meters) 

Beam: 37 feet (11.29 meters) 

Draft:11 feet (3.35 meters) 

Air Draft: 52.5 feet (16.0 meters) 

Tonnage: 1,102 gross 

Net tonnage: 330 (NT) 

Displacement full: 1,064 tonnes 

Capacities 

Fuel Capacity: 37,433 US Gallons (141,700 liters) 

Water Capacity: 8,084 US Gallons (30,600 liters) 

Lube Oil: 674 US Gallons (2,550 liters) 

Waste Oil: 621 US Gallons (2,350 liters) 

Wastewater:565 US Gallons w/M.S.D. (2,140 liters) 

Gray Water: 2,787 US Gallons (4 tanks) (10,550 liters) 

Speed and Fuel Usage 

      Speed      Range

Maximum:  16 knots   

Cruising: 13 knots   4,700 nm    

Manufacturer: Awlgrip 

Hull color: Snow White - Painted 2021 

Superstructure color: Snow White - Painted 2019 

Antifouling: Black Micron 99 - Painted 2019 

Owner’s area & Main Salon: Cherry with inlaid panels 

Guest staterooms: Mahogany with cherry inlaid panels 

Foyers: Flame Mahogany 

Bridge& Captains cabin: Teak with flame cut teak inlay panels 

Skylounge: Chestnut with quarter cut chestnut inlay 

Crew Area: Elm 

Number of Guests: 12  

Number of Cabins: 6  

Gymnasium: one for guests on lower level and one for owner in the Master. 

Elevator: 4 station hydraulic elevator from lower deck to sundeck, rated for 350Kg. Capable of fitting a small wheelchair. 

Owner’s Suite 

Master stateroom is on deck with 1,200 square feet of Owner’s Suite, including a separate large Owner’s office to starboard and Owner’s gymnasium/spa to port. This is a much larger than the average Owner’s suite with private/separate access to all three rooms which have their own en-suite bathrooms. Large, windows allow maximum light and visibility to the sea. 

Guest Staterooms 

BLUE MOON offers 5 guest staterooms on the lower deck plus a separate guest gymnasium (forward to starboard).  

This extremely flexible design provides for the option to combine four of these guest staterooms to create two large VIP suites, each with a sitting room and separate his and her bathroom. As such, on the Guest Level, you have the choice of a five, four, or three stateroom layout. Options: 

  • Guest Cabin 1 (Queen) 
  • Guest Cabin 2 (King, 2 x Twins or Lounge)  
  • Guest Cabin 3 (Queen) 
  • Guest Cabin 4 (Queen) 
  • Guest Cabin 5 (King, 2 x Twins or Lounge) 
  • Forward Suite Conversion:  
  • Guest Cabin 1 
  • Guest Cabin 2 
  • Aft Suite Conversion: 
  • Guest Cabin 3 
  • Guest Cabin 5 
  • Mega Suite Conversion:  
  • Guest Cabin 4 
  • Guest Gym (Can be used for Massage Bed set up) 

Guest area notes: 

  • Guest foyer with Subzero refrigerator and Hoshizaki ice maker under service area. 
  • Guest cabins 1 & 3 have tubs 
  • Elevator access to this level. 
  • Crew access for service is hidden in the forward part of the hallway. 

Main Salon 

The main salon is accessed from the aft deck via automated doors and is surrounded on all sides by massive windows.  Separated by a small buffet cabinet from the formal dining area, the beautiful wood clad room is a perfect place to greet guests or have a relaxed conversation. Just forward of the main salon is the primary guest entry foyer with a separate formal entrance to starboard. From this area, you can proceed forward to the master stateroom, up to the skylounge or down to the guest staterooms via a beautiful circular stairway or spacious 4 level elevator. 

Skylounge and Upper aft deck 

  • Large seating area to port side and game table to starboard  
  • Wet bar forward with Subzero refrigerator and Hoshizaki ice maker, concealed glass storage 
  • 65” TV in ceiling 
  • 4 panel sliding door that opens full beam to combine skylounge with upper aft deck. 
  • Customized sliding door system allows the aft dining area to be enclosed in inclement weather. 
  • Assorted settees and chairs scattered throughout the upper aft deck. 
  • Dining for 8-12 guests 
  • Windscreen doors to port and starboard 
  • Dining for 8-12 guests aft 
  • Hidden TV behind cabinet 
  • Assorted chairs and chaise lounges 
  • Elevators to sundeck interior near a large interior observation room with large windows 
  • Jacuzzi forward surrounded by large sunpad 
  • Grill, bar, dumbwaiter, refrigerator, ice maker on port side forward 
  • Captains stateroom behind bridge with second access to walkaround deck. 
  • Captains office across the hall behind bridge 
  • Note:1st officer and chief stewardess offices in pilothouse 
  • 7 crew cabins forward below deck 
  • Crew Mess and crew galley 
  • Starboard passage to shell door opening at waterline level 
  • Additional staff cabin for two (2) persons 
  • Walk in refrigerators to starboard side 
  • Two (2) dry stores lockers starboard side 
  • Laundry to port side 
  • Lower deck crew lounge 
  • Wine cellar 

Upper pantry 

  • Coffee station 
  • Milk refrigeration 
  • Subzero 601R  
  • Second access to walkaround deck 
  • Sink & Insinkerator 
  • Commercial ice machine 
  • Additional foldable counter space 
  • Dumbwaiter 
  • Large storage area for toys and gear 
  • Overhead gantry crane to launch two (2) jetskis 
  • Large storage lockers to starboard side 
  • Technical areas to port and starboard for ship’s equipment 
  • Entry to engine room forward 

Wheelchair access: yacht is generally wheelchair accessible for a small wheelchair. 

Main Engines 

  • Engine Type: 2x Caterpillar 3516B DI-TA 1492 kW @ 1600 rpm maximum. Sixteen (16) cylinder, twin turbo charged, after cooled, four-stroke cycle high speed diesel engines. They are fitted with block heaters, triple Racor fuel filters, pre-lube pumps and are 24VDC started. They are coupled to the reverse / reduction gear using a flexible Centa coupling and four (4) point resiliently mounted. 
  • Engine Hours (as of 6/15/21): Port: 13,778, Starboard: 13,782 
  • Next Service: Major overhaul due at 16,000 hours (estimated) 
  • Gearboxes: ZF (ZFW 7500) with 4.026:1 reduction gear 
  • Drive: Two 5-bladed NiBrAl propellers (1900mm diameter/1664mm pitch), C45-N special steel shaft (175mm diameter) in oil bath stern tubes. 

Fuel Consumption 

Engine RPM   Engine Load   Consumption/ Engine   Gen Load   Consumption/ Generator   Total Consumption/Hour   Total Consumption/24 Hours  

1600  100%  370 L/hr (95 Gal/hr )  70%  36 L/hr (10 Gal/hr)  776 L/hr (207 Gal/hr)  18,624 L/day (4,968 Gal/day) 

1500  82%  310 L/hr (82 Gal/hr)  70%  36 L/hr (10 Gal/hr) 656 L/hr (175 Gal/hr) 15,744 L/day (4,200 Gal/day) 

1400  65%  240 L/hr (64 Gal/hr) 70%  36 L/hr (10 Gal/hr)  516 L/hr (138 Gal/hr)  12,384 L/day (3,312 Gal/day) 

1300  47%  190 L/hr (51 Gal/hr)  70%  36 L/hr (10 Gal/hr)  416 L/hr (111 Gal/hr)  9,984 L/day (2,664 Gal/day) 

 1200  43%  145 L/hr  (39 Gal/hr)  70%  36 L/hr (10 Gal/hr)  326 L/hr (87 Gal/hr)  7,824 L/day (2,088 Gal/day) 

 1100  30%  110 L/hr (29 Gal/hr) 70%  36 L/hr (10 Gal/hr)  256 L/hr (68 Gal/hr) 6,144 L/day (1,632 Gal/day) 

 1000  25%  80 L/hr (21 Gal/hr)  70%  36 L/hr (10 Gal/hr)  196 L/hr (52 Gal/hr)  4,704 L/day (1,248 Gal/day) 

Generators & Electricity 

Generators: 3x Scania DI13 074M, 300kW (New 2013) – dedicated generator room 

1x Perkins 4TGM/13 - 73KW emergency generator (outside engine room) – 52 hours 

Hours (as of June 14, 2021): Port:10,271  Center: 10,530      Starboard: 12,579 

Next Service: Top end rebuild due at 20,000 hours (estimated) 

Generator Fuel Consumption: 40 liters per hour, 960 liters per day per generator 

Shore Power: 2x Shore power cables 

Converter: 2x 150 kVa ASEA Shorepower converters (new 2019) 

Incoming: 480V 3phase or any frequency/voltage worldwide 

Output volts: 440 volt/ 60 Hz 

Batteries: 2x Main engine starting: 24V 

3x Generator starting: 24v 

Shipboard description: Three-phase 440V/60Hz system with automatic parallel system with automatic synchronizing and load sharing. 

Air-Conditioning 

 Type: Heinen & Hopman chilled water circulation system to the central air-handling units with ducting throughout the yacht. Certain technical areas have dedicated fan coil units. Heating from electric heaters. Compressors have frequency controls for power management. Fresh air makeup units installed. 

Other Machinery 

Watermakers: 2x HEM 40 reverse osmosis w/ capacity for 16,000 lt / day each 

Stabilizers: 1x Quantum Zero speed fin stabilizers with XT Upgrade (2019) 

Bow Thruster: 1x Jastram 135 kW electro motor with 4 bladed propeller with frequency control. 

Stern Thruster: 1x Veth 110 kW electro motor retractable – 360 degrees 

Fuel Filtration: 1x Westfalia OTC 2-02-137 fuel oil purifier 

2x  Racor fuel filters on each engine 

Air Compressors:2x Kaeser 

Steering System: Tenfjord 

Oily Water Separator: DVZ – 500 liters/day 

Hot water: 2x Nine 800 liter tanks with 18kw heating elements. Hot water circulating pump installed. 

Bilge Water Filtration: An oily bilge water separator, type DVZ 250, 15 ppm, with alarm 

Sewage System: Hamann treatment system – US Coast Guard Type II & IMP approved – 24,000 liters / day. 

Fresh Water System: Three Speck pumps, one pressure tank with water softener. A silver sterilizer and charcoal filter are also in line. 

Grey & Black Water Pumps: 6x Johnson 

Fire and Bilge Pumps: 4x Johnson 

Antifouling: Cathelco system installed in seawater inlet chests 

Communication & Navigation Systems

Communication Systems 

Satcom: 1x Inmarsat-F Satcom Nera F77 

1x Inmarsat-F Satcom Nera F33 

Tele. System: 1x Panasonic KX-TD 12/32 PABX 

AIS: Furuno FA-170 

SSB: 1x Sailor Compact 4500 SSB 

VHF: 2x Sperry RT 4822 w/ DSC 

8x Portable ICOM IC-M1V  

Intercom: Panasonic PBX or individual radios 

Ships Computer: Dell computer 

Computer Printer: Hewlett Packard 

Nav. Computer: Custom   

Navigation Systems 

 Radar: 1x Furuno X band with 8 ft antenna and ARPA 

1x Furuno S Band with 12 ft antenna and ARPA 

Gyrocompass: 2x Anschutz Standard 20 gyro 

Compass: 1x Observator MK3 

Automatic Pilot: 1x Anschutz Nautopilot 2015 

Horn: 1x Kahlenberg Air Horn Model T5 

Digital Depth: 1x Furuno FCV-582L w/ 50/200 kHz transducer 

1x B&G Hydra 2000 

GPS: 2x LEICA, model MX-420 

BNWAS: 1x Furuno 

Speedlog: 1x Sperry Naviknot III 

Wind: B&G hydra 2000 wind system with 20/20 display 

System Monitor: Dekasis by DeKaizer 

Chart Plotter :Transas Marine with ECDIS 

Monitors: 7x Bridge monitors for multifunction 

Searchlights:1x Carlisle and Finch 35 million candle power 

Entertainment Systems

  • Six (6) centralized AV racks in pilothouse in air conditioned AV storage. AMX architecture, upgraded annually with “white glove” service. Interface is via IPad/Iphone app in each zone or centralized access. Boca Theater Automation (BTA). 
  • New state-of-the-art DVR streaming device & server, named MODULUS, installed in July 2021. This service is accessible in every room/TV on the yacht, including crew, via WiFi/VSAT. DVR storage capability built into the system.  
  • KALIEDESCAPE system accessible in every room/TV on the yacht. 
  • DirecTV (including Caribbean access) accessible in every room/TV on the yacht. HD service. 
  • Variety of music/audio inputs and capability. 
  • XBOX1 in Salon and Skylounge. 
  • Complete AV control via IPad or Iphone in each room of the yacht. All new IPads in 2020.  
  • Salon fold down TV from ceiling: 65” Sony
  • Skylounge fold down TV from ceiling: 65” Sony 

Lighting/Blinds 

  • Lurton system integrated with AMX architecture for full ship’s lighting control via IPad/Iphone.  
  • Lighting upgraded to LED throughout the yacht. 
  • Underwater lights aft (x8). 
  • Blinds are all controlled locally by electronic switch (can be upgraded to central system). 

Galley & Laundry Equipment

Main Deck Galley Equipment 

Cooking Equipment:

  • 1x MKN 6-burner electric range w/ Griddle
  • 1x MKN commercial steam oven w/ hood 
  • 1x MKN Salamander 
  • 1x Viking microwave oven 
  • 2x Wolf Ovens (standard) 
  • 1x twin basket deep fat fryer 
  • 1x Prepping rack system 

Dumbwaiter: 1x 3 station foodlift from tank deck to main deck and a 3 station foodlift from main deck to sundeck – 100kg capacity, electrically driven 

Refrigerations:2x SubZero 601R in galley 

Walk-in Refrigeration: 2x Two custom-built cool/freeze rooms – 18 cu meters of storage 

Garbarge:1x Refrigerated garbage storage 

Sink: 1x Stainless steel – one for chef and double for service 

Wine Cooler: 1x 48 bottle Subzero 

Trash compactor: 1x Commercial Trash compactor on tank deck  

Waste: 1x Garbage disposal in galley 

Main Pantry Equipment 

Refrigeration & Freezer: 1x Subzero 601R refrigerator & Subzero min freezer 

Ice Maker: 1x Hoshizaki: IM-30C/E 

Wine Cooler: 1x Subzero 424 

Dishwasher: 2x Hobart & Bosch super silent 

Waste: 1x waste disposer ISE 75 

Crew Galley/Mess Equipment 

Cooking Equipment: 1x Viking microwave oven 

Refrigeration:

  • 2x Subzero refrigerators 700TR (refrigerator plus 4 drawers) 
  • 1x Ice-cube maker Hoshizaki IM-30CLE 

Coffee: 1x Bunn 

Dishwasher: 1x Bosch super silent 

Trash compactor: 1x Viking (on tank deck) 

Guest lobby on lower deck 

Refrigeration: 1x Undercounter refrigerator Miele K621 Ui 

Ice-cube maker: 1x Hostizaki IM 30CLE 

Laundry Equipment 

Laundry Equipment: 2x 10kg capacity WS 5100 Miele  

Pressing Equipment: 1x Roller ironer Miele B 890 

  • 2x 10kg capacity T 6251 Miele 
  • 1x Stacked washer/dryer combo of 5kg capacity Miele WS 5425/T 5206 

Tenders & Toys

Tenders: 1x 25’ Chris Craft (2004) with Volvo Penta 8.2 liter gas engine 

1x Nautica 15’ RIB emergency tender (2003) with 2012 Yamaha T60C outboard (on bow) 

Toys: 2x Yamaha XL700 wave runners (2004, in Lazarette) 

Deck Equipment

Anchor Windlass: 2x Ascon vertical two-speed electric windlasses - 7.5 kW, 440 V Volt, three phase, 60 cycle, each with wildcats and stainless-steel gypsy for handling lines 

Anchors: 2x HHP Pool-type high holding power, semi-balanced galvanized bow anchors 765 kg 

Anchor Chain: 2x 192.5 meters of 28mm Grade U2 galvanized studlink chain 

Deck Capstans: 2x Ascon vertical capstans - 4 kW, 208 Volt AC, 3-phase, for handling lines of the aft deck 

Crane and Davits: 2x custom-built Van Driel electric operated overhead crane beams with safe working load of 2,500 kg each beam. Two speed lifting and lowering. 

         1x separate Van Driel crane for handling 16’ MOB-boat/crew on foredeck. 750Kg working load. 

         1x Van Driel aft peak crane in Lazarette – 400kg capacity 

Passerelle: 1x Akerboom 6.22m (20.5’) aluminum Riviera electric/hydraulic gangway and wheel set for resting on dock – 200kg capacity 

Boarding Ladders: 1x Akerboom hydraulic side boarding ladder with adjustable steps, integrated in the bulwark at the Owner’s entrance (starboard) – 350kg capacity. Additional “Marquipt” provided for other entrances. 

Swim Ladder: 1x removable swimming ladder 

Showers: 2x Sundeck side deck and swim platform 

Mooring Whips: 4x Mooring whips for tenders installed on swim platform with additional brackets on port and starboard side amidships 

Security, Fire Fighting & Safety Equipment

Security Equipment  

CCTV System: 5x Monitors in wheelhouse, captain’s cabin,captain’s office, crew mess & crew lounge 

  • 2x Cameras, one facing each side deck 
  • 1x Mounted facing aft on aft deck 
  • 1x Engine room 
  • 2x Color camera on bridge deck side near bridge 
  • 2x Color camera to the mast 
  • 1x Color camera to the swim platform 
  • 2x In the bridge and crew mess 
  • 1x Captain’s cabin 
  • 1x Ship’s office 
  • 1x 23 hour timelapse recording unit in bridge deck hallway 
  • 1x Flatscreen to be sub-divided for as many zones as possible 
  • Security Alarm: Deck sensors throughout the vessel 

Ship Safe: 2x In owner’s suite & captain’s office 

Fire Fighting Equipment 

Hi-Fog system: Marioff – throughout vessel 

Fire/Heat/Smoke Detectors: Throughout 

Portable CO2: Throughout 

Fire Extinguishers: Throughout 

Seawater Firefighting Station:Throughout 

Firefighting suits: 2x w/ breathing equipment 

 Safety Equipment 

Life rafts: 4x 25 person inflatable liferafts 

EPRIBS: 2x JOTRON, TRON-40 S 

SART: 2x JOTRON 9 SARTS 

  • Garwood tender 

A complete list of exclusions is available upon request. 

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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  1. TAKE A LOOK ALL AROUND THIS AWARD WINNING 60 METER FEADSHIP SUPERYACHT "BLUE MOON"!!!

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  1. RICHARD DUCHOSSOIS: His Remarkable Life and Legacy

    He was the owner of the Feadship yacht Blue Moon.We think the yacht is now owned by his son Craig. The Blue Moon Yacht is a stunning seafaring masterpiece crafted by the esteemed yacht builder, Feadship, and graced with interiors by Donald Starkey.. With a robust Caterpillar-powered engine system, the Blue Moon boasts a top speed of 16 knots and a substantial cruising range of 4,700 nautical ...

  2. BLUE MOON Yacht • Richard Duchossois $50M Superyacht

    The Blue Moon yacht, a true marvel of seafaring opulence, was crafted by Feadship and handed over to its proud owner in 2005. This seagoing masterpiece, graced with an interior designed by the celebrated Donald Starkey, can comfortably host 12 esteemed guests and a dedicated crew of 14. A special highlight is the owner's suite, an expansive domain spanning 1,200 Sq. Ft., a remarkable space ...

  3. 60m Feadship motor yacht Blue Moon sold

    The 60.35 metre Feadship motor yacht Blue Moon, listed for sale by Kevin Merrigan and Wes Sanford at Northrop & Johnson, has been sold with the buyer introduced by Stuart Larsen of Fraser.. Built in steel and aluminium to Lloyds class by Dutch yard Feadship, she was designed by Donald Starkey, who also designed the interior, and was delivered in 2005.

  4. BLUE MOON 198' Feadship Yacht Sold

    Northrop & Johnson is delighted to announce the sale of the 198-foot (60.35m) Feadship superyacht BLUE MOON after only three days on the market. She was sold by Yacht Brokers Kevin Merrigan and Wes Sanford, acting on behalf of the seller. BLUE MOON is one of the many yachts sold quickly by Northrop & Johnson in recent months.

  5. Feadship Superyacht Owner Reflects on 198' (60.35m) M/Y BLUE MOON

    Feadship Superyacht Owner Reflects on 198' (60.35m) M/Y BLUE MOON. I have owned the 198-foot (60.35m) luxury motor yacht BLUE MOON since we took delivery from Feadship in 2005. She is my third Feadship; each one has taught me more about how to use your yachts for pleasure and entertainment. When I purchased my first Feadship, it was four ...

  6. Blue Moon 198'(60.35m) Feadship For Sale

    The 198-foot (60.35m) Feadship superyacht BLUE MOON is now listed for sale with Northrop & Johnson Yacht Brokers Kevin Merrigan and Wes Sanford. The yacht is listed for €43,900,000. BLUE MOON is a truly remarkable superyacht. She was launched by Feadship in 2005, but has benefitted from constant and consistent upgrades, updates and care throughout her life courtesy of her adoring owner and ...

  7. Feadship's Blue Moon Sold by Northrop and Johnson

    Blue Moon has received a variety of accolades and awards since her launch, including "Best full-displacement motor yacht over 56 meters" at the 2006 ShowBoats Awards.She also is a favorite on the charter market, having garnered quite a charter following due to her exemplary features. Some of these include a glass elevator that accesses all deck, a very flexible stateroom layout that ...

  8. The 60.4m Feadship BLUE MOON custom yacht has sold

    We are pleased to announce the sale of 60.4m/198' Feadship BLUE MOON. Launched from the Van Lent shipyard in 2005 to the highest level of pedigree and yachting excellence, this remarkable, custom-built yacht features interior and exterior design by Donald Starkey. A fantastic example of Feadship quality, BLUE MOON has won a variety of awards ...

  9. Superyacht in Sydney harbour worth an estimated $50 million

    The high-end luxury yacht Blue Moon has been anchored in Sydney harbour this week. Worth an estimated $50 million, the award-winning 189-foot superyacht can accommodate 12 guests in six staterooms, including a 1,200-square-foot master stateroom, as well as 15 crew in seven cabins. Among her many impressive features, Blue Moon has an all-level ...

  10. Feadship

    A monument to class and meticulousness, the third Blue Moon is a worthy successor to her two preceding yachts. The second yacht built for the same Feadship owner, the new 60.35m yacht (198'0") is a quintessential family boat that benefits from her owners' extensive experience in yachts and in life. Technical specifications. hull. 793.

  11. America's 100 Largest Yachts 2007 #24: Blue Moon

    #24: BLUE MOON—198'0"Eighty-five-years-young Richard Duchossois, a major name in horseracing, still owns the third megayacht to bear this name. An observation lounge on her sundeck can become more of an outdoor space due to a wide, sliding-glass door and a skylight. The yacht counts a classic Riva Aquarama among her tenders.Y: 2005; B:

  12. Stuart Larsen Yacht Broker NEWS

    Stuart is pleased to announce the sale of the 60m I 198' Feadship BLUE MOON. A pedigreed displacement yacht, she attracted a buyer in record time. 2021 has seen an exceptional number of brokerage sales and Stuart's performance mirrors the trend with eight yachts sold for an impressive total of 15,500GT.

  13. The 60m Feadship superyacht Blue Moon sold

    The 60m Feadship superyacht Blue Moon has been sold, she had a last known asking price of €43,900,000.

  14. BLUE MOON Yacht Charter Price

    60.35m / 198' Feadship 2005 / 2021. Feadship-built superyacht 'Blue Moon' embodies the yard's renowned craftsmanship as well as the highest levels of comfort and luxury for unforgettable charter vacations. The 60.35m/198' 'Blue Moon' motor yacht built by the Dutch shipyard Feadship is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins.

  15. Blue Moon Yacht

    Blue Moon is a motor yacht with an overall length of m. The yacht's builder is Feadship from The Netherlands, who launched Blue Moon in 2005. The superyacht has a beam of m, a draught of m and a volume of . GT.. Blue Moon features exterior design by Donald Starkey Designs and interior design by Donald Starkey Designs. Up to 12 guests can be accommodated on board the superyacht, Blue Moon, and ...

  16. BLUE MOON Yacht for Charter

    Itineraries. Royal van Lent built the award-winning 198-foot Feadship BLUE MOON yacht in 2006. A private yacht since delivery, Blue Moon is now available for charter. Captain Emile Bootsma, who supervised the yacht's construction in Holland, commands an international crew of up to 15. In addition to a full-beam on-deck master suite, with ...

  17. BLUE MOON, Yacht

    The current position of BLUE MOON is at Caribbean Sea reported 3 mins ago by AIS. The vessel arrived at the port of Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands on Jan 15, 14:34 UTC. The vessel BLUE MOON (IMO 1008360, MMSI 319984000) is a Yacht built in 2005 (19 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Cayman Islands.

  18. The Boating World Is Speculating Mark Zuckerberg Bought a Superyacht

    The Launchpad is 118 meters long with a midnight blue exterior. ... Another clue that might point to US ownership is that the yacht bears the flag of the Marshall Islands, a US territory and ...

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  21. New to market: 60m Feadship superyacht Blue Moon

    The 60m Feadship superyacht Blue Moon is for sale for the first time. She features interior and exterior design by Donald Starkey.

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    Founders of Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin want to harvest stuff from the Moon The company's founders, including an Apollo 17 astronaut, just rounded up $15 million to fund their venture

  23. BLUE MOON Yacht for Sale in Savannah

    The 198-foot (60.35m) Feadship superyacht BLUE MOON was built by famed Dutch yacht builder Feadship. Launched from the Van Lent shipyard, BLUE MOON hit the water in 2005. This remarkable custom-built yacht features interior and exterior design by Donald Starkey and Lee Perot. An exemplary example of Feadship quality, BLUE MOON has won a variety ...

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