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Aquijo: On board the largest ketch in the world

Two Dutch powerhouses teamed up to create a world-girdling, record-breaking sailing yacht. Step on board the 86 metre super sailer Aquijo...

World cruising, in comfort, was a key part of the brief when it was handed to Tripp Design in 2010. As was speed. Sailing around the Greek Islands during her maiden season, Aquijo was out in 35 to 40 knots of breeze and hit 20.4 knots, cruising at an average of 19. Even at 1,538 gross tonnes, the largest volume modern sailing yacht in the world can fly.

To produce such a luxurious thoroughbred required a unique collaboration between two Dutch shipyards and Tripp. They first called upon Vitters , well-known for its experience in high-performance sailing yachts. But the yard had never built anything on this scale before. Its previous largest yacht measured 60 metres and had a much smaller displacement. So Vitters joined forces with Oceanco , relying on the latter’s experience in the engineering and construction of 80 metre-plus motor yachts. It was a collaboration in the truest sense of the word.

Aquijo was built at Oceanco’s much larger facility at Alblasserdam, which enjoys direct access to the sea, but the teams worked closely together. At times it was a precarious balance to keep the demands of a sailing yacht in check: the loads are immense.

“The hull is high-tensile steel,” says Tripp. “The loading of the boat is as much about bending stiffness as it is about the strength.” Aquijo ’s fully optimised, lightweight hull construction is capable of withstanding forces from the mast and rig loads as well as the 11.6 metre keel in the worst-case scenario, a knockdown.

Weight was critical for optimised sailing performance and righting moment, requiring tight weight management and control throughout the whole design, engineering and build process. “ Aquijo ’s such a powerful boat,” says Vitters’ founder Jan Vitters. “The tremendous sheet loads, the enormous loads on everything — that was a big learning curve.” The main mast rig loads weigh in at 180 tonnes on the V1 cap shroud, 90 tonnes on the staysail stay and 73 tonnes on the runners.

Aquijo is crammed with innovations to enhance sailing performance based on her massive size: custom 40 tonne winches with adjustable line speed allow sail handling in varying wind conditions; a unique submarine anchor system, with two anchor weights set in optimised locations to improve seakeeping; and Vitters’ in-house-developed steering system, which translates the hydrodynamic force on the carbon-fibre rudder blades — for the largest-ever carbon rudders — directly to the flybridge steering wheels, providing the helmsman with immediate feedback.

The acutely sensitive steering allows Aquijo to perform like a much smaller sailing yacht. “She handles like a boat one quarter of her size,” the owner reports. “I think we have given the yacht a lot of attributes akin to smaller performance sailing vessels,” says Tripp, “appropriately adapted for the reality of the forces on a boat of this size. The boat is easily driven, the sails can be put up and taken down quickly, and the loads are evenly divided over three sails, giving lots of options.”

Tripp acknowledges that this isn’t exactly new — he’s used a similar configuration for a client seeking a 23 metre. But achieving this on the scale of Aquijo is impressive.

Flying 3Di North Sails, the yacht has a total sail area of 3,821 square metres and 5,051 square metres with the Code 1 up. “It is easy to sail the boat in 30-plus knots of wind, and it’s not intimidating,” says Tripp. “ Aquijo sails very well reefed and still exceeds wind speed in light air. She is excellent under power but better at sailing.”

The exterior design and layout were influenced by a need to reduce windage and keep the centre of gravity low. Aquijo started out at 85 metres but was extended at the start of construction to improve the proportions of the beach club area, says Tripp, and make sure a better boarding platform could be installed.

Despite her size, the goal wasn’t to wow. “If you think we built the boat to impress, you are wrong,” the owner says. “When you approach Aquijo from a distance, you do not get the impression that she is such a big boat, because her design is so clear and balanced. Only if you compare her to other things can you see her dimensions.”

That unique profile was dictated by the owner’s desire for an extensive personal enclave above the main deck, “which required adding one deck more than was our norm for a sailing boat”, according to Tripp.

This has resulted in a superb owner’s deck with a rear-facing bedroom offering 270 degree views. It’s an amazing place to wake up, says the Aquijo ’s owner. “Sailboats and a view from the inside don’t normally go together, but when you — electrically — open the big curtains and blinds and find yourself surrounded by that glistening and gleaming sea, that is when you absorb the feeling of the freedom of the sea. And from the guest cabins, you also have a stunning view overlooking the sea,” he says.

To avoid Aquijo looking too tall, Tripp placed the bridge a half-deck down from the upper owner’s deck, with the flybridge flush on top and forward of the owner’s area. The sheer was kept low aft for clear sightlines from the saloon and dining room and raised forward.

“This gave us space to store Aquijo ’s tenders below deck and still have a full-height bulwark to keep the foredeck clean, accessible and safe. We proposed a centred engine room, a lifting keel, even-height ketch rig and an aft inside-outside beach club,” says Tripp.

That is no cramped, cluttered sailing yacht engine room, either. The technical spaces are masterful, expanding from the centre and running the full length of Aquijo under the accommodation, allowing for machinery, tenders and stowage to be evenly spaced and weighted.

The superyacht sundeck is the prime day-time destination on board Aquijo. “When the winds are prevailing you can even use the Jacuzzi during sailing,” the owner says. “At twilight there are three bars where I like to have a drink: one on the owner’s deck, one on the flybridge wrapping halfway round the Jacuzzi and one on the big main deck aft.”

Aquijo ’s interior design is by Dölker + Voges , who worked closely with the owner’s wife. “It really was her baby. She knows every corner, even into the crew quarters,” says Jan Vitters. The goal was to balance the essence of a small sailing yacht with motor yacht luxuries.

“The interior design is contemporary and elegant, yet fresh and natural,” says Robert Voges. “Clear and logical lines, pure materials, simplicity and remarkable attention to the details.” Wood and stainless steel are used liberally inside Aquijo , playing an important role in reflecting the sailing character of the yacht, a specific request of the owner.

“[Stainless steel] is one of the noblest materials,” says Voges. “Using it in the right way allows an exciting interaction between light, reflections and interior design, creating a sophisticated and modern atmosphere.”

Stainless steel is employed both practically and artfully on board Aquijo . Take the handrails, discreet but easily grasped in a sea state, and the mizzen mast cladding in the middle of the lower deck guest corridor, which adds interest and reflects light.

This is replicated in Aquijo ’s central stairway, where a polished stainless steel artwork is shaped to mimic the look of a mast — a wow-worthy custom piece commissioned from a German stainless steel manufacturer. “You wouldn’t believe the time it took to get that level of shine on the stainless,” says Patrick Moussa, of Master Yachts, the owner’s project manager. It gleams mirror-like and is a striking feature upon entering the main deck foyer, adjacent to the wheelchair-accessible superyacht elevator .

This gleaming motif carries forward in the high-gloss Japanese lacquer headboards — each of Aquijo ’s guest cabins sporting its own pop of colour — glass mosaic shower walls and palladium-leaf ceiling domes. Reflective surfaces are offset by natural woods, from the mutenye floors to light brushed ash walls and teak planking.

Dölker + Voges also helped shape a layout that connects private and public areas efficiently and creates multipurpose spaces. This can be seen on Aquijo ’s main deck, where the saloon and aft deck living areas merge seamlessly, a central bar straddling the two spaces. The saloon seating area is smaller than might be expected, but that is the point.

The owners wanted cosy spaces as well as larger venues for socialising. “We preferred to have numerous different and intimate spaces over palatial ones as we emphasise conversation and sharing experiences on board,” the owner says. “ Aquijo is about intimacy among family and friends — and being able to go anywhere with them.”

The aft deck is generous and there are dining areas inside and out — complete with gimballing tables. “These provide fantastic alfresco dining, even when Aquijo is heeling 20 degrees,” the owner says. The guest cabin configurations can be changed, transforming from suites to multiple cabins, and from the lower deck guests have direct access to the superyacht beach club , which Voges says is his favourite area.

Aquijo ’s beach club and spa coexist in perfect harmony, with a central spa pool — naturally illuminated by a skylight created by the glass floor in the main deck above — and flanked by a lounge area to starboard and a sauna to port with views out to sea. “The sauna and steam bath are particularly useful after a sail in cold, wintry conditions,” the owner says.

The entire area is teak-clad, with the interior theme carried through in the white U-shaped sofa and turquoise lacquered table to starboard. The original brief called for an aft engine room and a superyacht spa amidships, but moving the wellness area aft made Aquijo ’s beach club a far more cohesive space.

The engine room moving forwards, meanwhile, had the added benefit of negating the need for keel ballast and placing it much closer to Aquijo ’s crew quarters. Tripp is happy with the swap. “The combination of the vertical windows and the aft glass doors makes the inside-outside beach club a vibrant and compelling space — one can come out of the water or beach into this space and Zen [out],” he says. The beach club can also be used at sea when the aft watertight door is closed.

It’s a space sure to be enjoyed as the owners journey around the globe — plans that heavily influenced the yacht’s overall design. Aquijo ’s rig height precludes traversing the Panama Canal, so she will have to be ready to take the long way round.

“The yacht must be capable of rounding the capes in a storm while under sail and in safety,” says Tripp. “Having this capability requires a lot of attention to balance the hull form, sail area, stability and robust, powered control systems.”

Tripp admits no project has ever stretched him quite like Aquijo . “The creative challenge was intense,” he says. But if the measure of success is a happy owner, then Tripp can count this epic production among his many successes. “The mission of this boat is to explore the world in safety, comfort and speed,” the owner says. “We will be setting course for some faraway places.”

First published in the October 2016 edition of BOAT International.

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A look on board the extraordinary 86m Aquijo, the world’s largest ketch

• Helen Fretter
• February 25, 2017

The biggest ketch-rigged yacht on the water, Aquijo is designed to push boundaries and horizons. Helen Fretter talks to her designers

The largest Bermudan rigged ketch ever launched, the 86m  Aquijo was designed by Bill Tripp and launched last year.

The build came about through a new collaboration between the two Dutch yards of Vitters and OceanCo, combining the former’s superyacht expertise with the latter’s custom motoryacht knowledge to create one of the largest sailing yachts in the world (see video of Sailing Yacht A, the world’s largest sail-assisted vessel, during early sea trials) .

The scale of Aquijo is remarkable: at 85m her LOA is considerably greater than the 60m superyacht designs Vitters is more accustomed to working on, hence she was built at OceanCo’s larger seafront site in Alblasserdam, the Netherlands. A steel hull and aluminium superstructure give a gross tonnage of 1,500.

Her twin carbon fibre masts reach 91m above the waterline, with matched main and mizzen. North 3Di sails of over 1,100 square metres each, give a total sail area of 3,247 square metres. Add in a code sail, and the canvas area tops 5,050 square metres. According to Vitters, Aquijo ’s lifting keel is the largest ever designed, at 220 tons (200 tonnes) of lead, with a minimum draught of 5.2m and maximum of 11.6m.

The yacht’s range under engine at 13 knots is 3,200 nautical miles and she has accommodation for 30 in total (12 guests, two owners, a captain, three officers and 12 additional crew).

However, her designer Bill Tripp says that it was sailing performance that drove the design. “We designed Aquijo around sailing loads and sheet loads, to keep them in a range that was controlled. She started design life as a sailboat that encompassed the machinery of a motoryacht, but she is not shaped as a motoryacht – she is easily driven.”

He adds: “Aquijo is also a sophisticated machine and brings most aspects of a 1600GT motoryacht with her. But she is for getting out there, and for going sailing. In Greece [last] summer, she would go out for an afternoon of sailing in a 35 knot Meltemi because it is so much fun to sail at 20 knots as if on rails.”

The new ChessieRacing designed by Bill Tripp is a true designer daysailer, but what is she like to sail?

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Aquijo is designed for long distance bluewater exploration, hence limiting the air draught to fit through the Panama Canal (46m) was no longer a consideration. That freed up the design team to create one of the largest true sailing yachts ever conceived.

To make raising the enormous sail area possible, sophisticated reefing and sail handling systems have been developed. In-boom furling system allows the main and mizzen sails to be furled or unfurled in just four seconds. Custom built carbon and aluminium 40-ton winches control the sheets and halyards.

“When we go head to wind we hoist the main and the mizzen together, and I’d say on average that’s a six minute process,” says Tripp. “Then once they’re up you just bear off, and roll out the jib – 30 seconds say. And then you’re off, you have three sails up, and you’re only thinking about those three sails. It means going sailing is pretty easy.”

When sailing at this scale, manoeuvres take a degree of forward planning. “Because we have a staysail, and a heavy weather jib, we have to furl the big jib when tacking,” explains Tripp.

“Vitters organised a system that keeps just a nice amount of tension on the jib sheets furling in and out so that they are not flailing about. It’s not a dinghy tack, but it is safe and orderly. The spinnaker is on a fast furler and furls up in 30 seconds, making gybes less complex.”

Designed to function at up to 20° of heel, Aquijo ’s hull has been tested to withstand the full force of rigging and keel, including mast compression and the effects of her 200-tonne keel, in a knock-down situation. Vitters custom designed a steering system to give direct feedback of the hydrodynamic pressure on the rudders to the twin wheels to create the elusive sailing ‘feel’. There are two submarine anchors in a compartment concealed behind a flush hull closing plate.

Consistency of style

The owner’s cabin is situated on its own top deck, with a private outside area. Robert Voges, of Dølker and Voges, which designed the interior, says that the whole upper deck abaft of the wheelhouse is the owner’s area.

The sociable main deck includes the dining room and main saloon, linked to the outside deck by an inside-outside bar. The yacht’s real showcase feature is the ‘beach club’ on the lower deck, which includes a jacuzzi, sauna, hammam/Turkish bath, rainfall shower, and room for gym equipment, with an open walkway through to the transom swim platform. There is a further whirlpool spa bath on the outer deck.

A consistent aesthetic style has been adopted right throughout the yacht, according to Voges, who comments: “The brief from the owner was the whole area should look, if not the same, but be one language. All the details are the same, even in the crew area.”

Materials are luxurious; as the mast runs through two interior decks it is clad in flawless high shine stainless steel complete with integrated LED lighting – the single biggest technical challenge of the interior build according to Voges.

But it is the sea itself that provides the main focal point. Voges comments: “One of the most important things that the owners asked me for was to make everything feel open, to feel that there is not a difference between inside and outside, so you can feel the ocean.

From each position where you are sitting – dining or in the salon, or in the cabins – you can always see the water. We have planned the windows so even from the bed, you can see the water.”

Ambitious plans

Aquijo is available for charter, but the owner also has some ambitious voyages of his own in mind, not least a trip around Cape Horn.

Asked what inspires people to build a yacht of Aquijo ’s stature, designer Bill Tripp comments: “They’re not looking for the sure thing, they’re really looking for the unknown. They don’t know what it’ll be like sailing in South Georgia, or diving on a reef with hammerhead sharks at night. These are experiences they will remember all their life.

“On a boat like Aquijo it’s the use of it, and the feeling you get. It’s not about fine wines or great speaker systems, it’s about bringing you to things you wouldn’t otherwise experience.”

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AQUIJO yacht charter

AQUIJO currently registered in the Cayman Islands is actively available for charter in several cruising destinations.

The luxury sailing yacht AQUIJO was built by Oceanco and delivered to her owner in 2016.

The exterior of AQUIJO is designed by Tripp Design.

The 282ft / 86m AQUIJO has been constructed with a steel hull and is powered by 2x Caterpillar 18 with a cruising speed of 15 knots.

Charter guest accommodation

AQUIJO has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 12 charter guests in 6 suites.

The guest cabins comprise a primary suite with a king size bed and en-suite bathroom facilities, 3 cabins with a king size bed and en-suite bathroom facilities and 2 cabins with a twin bed and en-suite bathroom facilities.

Your luxury charter crew

Your luxury charter on board sailing yacht AQUIJO will be managed by the crew of 20 including the captain.

The crew will ensure you have a relaxed and enjoyable charter experience with all of your needs catered for while on board.

The 20 crew have their own separate crew quarters allowing guests to enjoy increased levels of privacy.

Amenities & Entertainment

Amenities on board for the charter guests include Air Conditioning, Beach club, Elevator, Exercise equipment, Gym, Jacuzzi on deck, Sauna, Steam room, Sun pads and Wi-Fi.

An extensive list of further amenities and water toys can be seen under the features and amenities section.

Yacht charter destinations

AQUIJO is Currently cruising in Central America and Northern Europe.

Sample itineraries for the cruising destinations can be supplied by your professional charter broker allowing you to plan your luxury yacht charter vacation in detail.

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Northern Europe

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• Exercise equipment
• Jacuzzi on deck
• Paddleboard
• Sailing dinghy
• Tube - towable
• Water skis - adult
• Snorkeling Gear

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much to charter aquijo.

AQUIJO has a weekly charter price starting at €505,000 and an estimated daily charter price of €84,200.

How many guests on board AQUIJO?

AQUIJO can accommodate 12 sleeping guests on board in 6 cabins.

Where is AQUIJO currently located?

AQUIJO was last seen in California.

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Rainsford Mann Design is currently developing a striking 86-metre superyacht under an agreement put in place at FLIBS 2007. The yacht is to be constructed by renowned US builder Derecktor Shipyards and a scale model of this exciting project was on display at this year’s Monaco and Fort Lauderdale boat shows .

The RMD team is responsible for both designing the entire exterior concept of this yacht and devising the interior block plan based on a proven Derecktor 86m hull. Projects such as this have distinct advantages for clients who cannot or do not want to wait too long for a new build of this magnitude. With hull dimensions known from the outset and external parameters already drawn the design team can move straight on to other aspects of the design.

The RMD 86-metre will feature all the very latest technology in order to provide the best in luxury, speed, endurance and security. The design process progressing well; with exterior styling confirmed the RMD project team is now concentrating on the interior layout.

RMD is at the cutting edge of twenty-first century yacht design, offering the full spectrum of services — from naval architecture to exterior styling and interior design. RMD has a reputation for inventive designs that use the latest technologies and materials to create striking yachts that offer the ultimate in luxurious cruising capability. The 86-metre continues the RMD theme of creating yachts that are innovative, secure and environmentally friendly.

Derecktor Shipyards has over 60 years’ experience in the engineering, construction, maintenance and repair of a broad range of commercial and recreational vessels; and has three yards along America’s Eastern seaboard, at New York, Connecticut and Florida.

If you should require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us or alternatively contact the Derecktor Shipyard

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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This 86m/281ft displacement FULLY-CUSTOM SUPERYACHT was built by Oceanco in 2018 with a full refit in 2018. Constructed from a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, this beautiful teal and the white luxury yacht have naval architecture by Azure Naval Architects, while the exterior and interior styling comes from Bjorn Johansson and Terence Disdale respectively. The onboard accommodation sleeps 12-16 guests over nine beautifully appointed modern en-suite cabins and offers a real luxury retreat during a yacht charter vacation.

NOTABLE FEATURES OF 86M FULLY-CUSTOM SUPERYACHT: ~Approved RYA Water Sports Centre ~Three large Jacuzzis placed across the decks ~Alfresco cinema ~Bridge deck spa lounge convertible to cinema ~Lift connecting all guest floors ~Wheelchair accessibility

From the swim platform, two staircases lead up the stern to the main deck aft, where a spacious spa pool is fitted into the stern. The sun-drenched seating area faces aft, and near the doors to the main salon, there is an L-shaped sofa with drinks tables and a bar opposite.

On the owner's deck, there is a grand oval formal dining table to seat up to 16 guests and seating along the stern provides a place for guests to converse and drink while watching the sunset. The foredeck provides the owner with a private Jacuzzi and seating area and an expansive foredeck for sunbathing and exercise.

On the bridge deck, there are two informal dining tables and an extensive wet bar, two sofa sun pads placed in each corner of the stern and the central section is fitted with a glass-sided Jacuzzi.

The sundeck offers the best views on board and the aft section can be used as a helipad or laid out with sun loungers. An alfresco dining table is also placed aft and the mid-section can be opened up to the elements or closed off as required. The forward section is fitted with two plush sofas on the port and starboard side, each with a raised table, and a large oval Jacuzzi takes in uninterrupted forward views.

On the lower deck, the stern hosts a spacious beach club, where the bulwarks fold down to form sea terraces and open up the interior to the elements. Within, there are two lounge sections, two informal dining tables and a bar. The middle section of the lower deck contains the engines and the crew accommodation, which extends to the foredeck. An en-suite VIP stateroom is situated on the starboard side near the centre where there is also a lobby lounge with a sea terrace.

The main deck forward hosts the majority of the guest accommodation and contains a port-side VIP stateroom, a starboard-side VIP stateroom, two double cabins and two twin cabins. Behind the central foyer is the formal dining room, which comfortably seats up to 12 guests for a meal in stately surroundings. Farther aft, the main salon has plenty of seating for entertaining large groups, and as well as port and starboard side lounges there is a circular seating arrangement close to the doors out onto the main deck aft.

The Master suite is located on the Owner's deck forward and benefits from a large en-suite bathroom, a walk-in wardrobe and a study. A final VIP stateroom is located on this floor with the advantage of a large side terrace to enjoy the views in privacy.

The massive Owner's lounge to the aft offers a laid-back environment with two large sofas beside the windows. The forward bar is positioned for efficient service, and a central piano will provide live entertainment to your events.

Behind the helm station on the bridge deck is the Captain's cabin, while further aft the spa lounge is another spacious shared guest area which can be used for massage treatments of converted into an indoor cinema. The warm and inviting interior is furnished with a deep C-shaped sofa, drinks tables, armchairs and a games table beside the glass sliding doors for excellent views and plenty of natural light.

86M FULLY-CUSTOM SUPERYACHT Specifications

On the sundeck, charter guests wanting to keep fit during their holiday will find a fully-equipped gym with excellent views, sunshine and fresh air and equipment new as of 2018.

2 x 4,680 HP MTU 16V595 TE70 diesel engines produce a cruising speed of 15 knots and an economical speed of 12 knots.

Yacht Accommodation

The accommodation is designed to sleep a maximum of 12 guests across 9 en-suite cabins: 1 Master suite, 3 VIP staterooms, 2 double cabins, 2 twin cabins and 1 convertible cabin. The professional crew of 27 will provide everything guests require for a relaxing charter experience.

Amenities and Extras

We do have available further amenity, owner and price information for the 85.47m (280.41ft) yacht 86M FULLY-CUSTOM SUPERYACHT, so please enquire for more information.

86M FULLY-CUSTOM SUPERYACHT Disclaimer:

The luxury yacht 86M FULLY-CUSTOM SUPERYACHT 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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• The Kremlin and Red Square, with which it is worth starting to get acquainted with the city;
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• The Bolshoi Theater is one of the most significant in Russia and the world;
• Tretyakov Gallery with the world's largest collection of Russian painting;
• Ostankino TV Tower, the country's main television tower 540 m high with 2 viewing platforms - open type and glazed at different levels;
• St. Basil's Cathedral (Cathedral of the Protection of the Holy Virgin);
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