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EDITORIAL
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Historic Projects When does a yacht make
history? Many never manage to, some take years to do so
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and very few succeed just a few hours after delivery. In this issue we showcase not one but two specimens from the latter category. On the design front is “Ocean Emerald” (page 34), where no less a distinguished figure than Sir Norman Foster
Smile.
was responsible for the styling. The 41-metre Rodriquez yacht incorporates Foster’s meticulous analysis of a range of maritime shapes – the star architect even selected the cutlery and the ties worn by the crew. The fact that “Ocean Emerald” is being marketed using a fractional ownership business model added to the challenge. She and her sister yachts are each supposed to appeal to as many as eight owners ...
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On the engineering front “Silver Cloud” (page 70) is very
likely to stick in all our minds. Because his wife was constantly getting seasick on monohulls, Alex Dreyfoos ordered the world’s first SWATH yacht from Abeking & Rasmussen. The design hugely reduces roll frequency and creates a win-win situation for Mr and Mrs Dreyfoos – he can indulge in his favourite pastime – and she can come along too! Both these spectacular yachts were of course initiated years
ago. And there is no denying that the superyacht industry is
PHOTO: SUSANNE KATZENBERG
suffering in the current economic situation. Owners are cancelling projects or delaying placing new orders – some builders are in dire straits. Nevertheless demand has recently started picking up again, as many sales brokers from well-
... seen from its most amazing side. Ingenious elevation systems for large flatscreens, appearing out of furniture, out of ceilings, out of walls. The sound, of course, is from the best Hi-Fi components money can buy.
established firms have told me. It seems as if the world’s connoisseurs only briefly adopted a wait-and-see attitude ... Marcus Krall
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“Vive la Vie”: elliptical seating at the main saloon’s end is just one unusual feature by Art-line on Lürssen’s “live-aboard“ 60-metre. Page 94.
“ C A S S A N D R A”
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A futuristic hybrid concept by IF-Design with electric motor and gas-turbine.
“Ocean Emerald”. Page 34. Cover photo: Nigel Young
“Xanadu’s” opulent interior is influenced by Venetian hotels.
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New marinas are popping up in the Med aiming to lure yachtsmen in from the sea.
COMMUNICATION
“OCEAN EMERALD”
CONTACTING HOME ANYWHERE
HOUSEBOAT
The “Crew Welfare Initiative“ improving mobile telephone options for crew globally. 22
Sir Norman Foster gives us a masterclass on how to use architecture on the water.
SAIL DYEING
BENETTI
FLY THE COMPANY COLOURS
SIR STANLEY AND HIS XANADU
The power of advertising in driving sails. A sail printer explains how to add value.
GALLERY
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Rich and with Italian palazzo style, Andrew 48 Winch met the English owner’s brief.
PIRATE REPELLENT
PORTRAIT
SOFTEST OVERCOMES HARDEST
THE ART OF EMPTY SPACE
Water pistols at dawn could be the most user-friendly way to repel hostile boarders. 26
Some designers fill spaces. Roman architects Lazzarini & Pickering prefer to empty them. 62
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Altura 840: foredeck frolics. Page 114.
“Silver Cloud”: Abeking & Rasmussen’s 41-metre SWATH is a breakthrough in yacht design. Page 70.
“ S I LV E R C L O U D ”
INTERIORS
A DIVAN FOR RENATE
PRECISION PROFESSIONALS
The first SWATH superyacht has proven herself to be stable even in rough seas.
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A look behind the scenes at wood and veneer specialist Oldenburger.
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An elegant, aluminium Hoek and Claasen Jachtbouw sloop for a keen American.
Commanding helm positions both inside and out keep driver and guests in touch.
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Integrated Bridge Systems are replacing consoles with independent instruments.
Feadship’s latest 45-metre Vantage shows 118 some semi-custom design advantages.
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Integrated Bridge Systems: Page 86.
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“VIVE LA VIE”
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INDIANA JONES AT SEA
GEOMETRY LACED WITH TATAMI
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A sloop-rigged catamaran with a zen-like interior, “Seazen II”was built in Poland. 126
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