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Article #303: Ten Watertight Luxé Yacht Builders

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While the size of one's boat may set yacht to ever float across the waters.
yachtsmen apart, the underlying Strident progress has been made in
commonality is that all yacht owners are shipbuilding technology over the past 10
seamen at heart. Making a big splash on years, and this craft has incorporated it
the marine scene today calls for all. The innovative technology addresses
something of substantive value. While environmental and operational issues,
every yacht out there is not a superyacht reduces noise level, and facilitates
of 100 feet or more, or a mega-superyacht maintenance and favorably. Specifically,
exceeding 200 feet in length, it should it burns fuel more efficiently and is
be equally superb as a looker and a easier to keep in tip-top condition.
performer. Measuring out at 62 meters, it is nearly
Here is a recap of some the yacht 30 feet longer than the previous
builders we presented over the past year Rasselas.
or so. Each one is a shipbuilder of Thank goodness the Burger Boat Company
worldwide acclaim. Trinity Yacht can was revitalized in the early 90s and put
produce a 400-foot-long vessel. Azimut back in the waters of Manitowoc,
Yachts is renowned for its advancements Wisconsin, by its new owners, David Ross
in soundproofing technology. Christensen and Jim Ruffolo. Founded in 1863 by Henry
Shipyards has built more yachts measuring B. Burger, the contributions this
120 feet or longer of composite materials organization made to the U.S. and to the
than any other builder. The Burger Boat boating industry are historic, patriotic
Company built numerous vessels for the and most inventive. From 1870 to the turn
U.S. during wartime. The firm also of the century, the firm specialized in
produced the first all-steel-welded hull manufacturing steamers, tugs, scows,
made in the U.S. All are capable of schooners and barges to support the
fulfilling a buyer's vision of a industrialization efforts of the USA.
"dreamboat," whether it is a power or a During World War I, Burger manufactured
sailing yacht. 22 vessels for the U.S. Navy and
Presenting the newest, the best, and the Emergency Corps. READ MORE
most innovative in all matters of luxury When the topic of the conversation turns
lifestyle is a never-ending process. So to yachts, the size of a vessel is
stay tuned. More noteworthy and generally at the top of the pecking list.
up-and-coming yacht builders will be However, the more significant issue
introduced throughout 2007 - and beyond. regarding long-term value is the
Azimut Yachts offer the best combination materials used in the construction of
of features and benefits to its lucky ships. Christensen Shipyards has built
owners. The Azimut 85, which premiered at more 120-plus-feet yachts with composite
the Genoa Boat Show in October 2005, is materials than any shipbuilder in the
luxury afloat at its finest. The 85's world. Composite materials eliminate rust
length is actually a tad longer than its and corrosion and provide better
name and 22 feet wide. Stephano Righini insulation and strength compared to ships
designed the exterior and Carlo Galeazzi built from aluminum and steel. This makes
manned the interior. The advanced overall maintenance easier and extends
soundproofing techniques and windows on the life of a ship threefold compared to
both decks are only two of the yacht's those predominantly constructed with
noteworthy and unique features. metals. Christensen Shipyards is a
Marquis Yacht is a U.S.-based firm that certified shipbuilder by the American
is definitely on the rise. With each Bureau of Shipping (ABS), which was
release, beginning with the Carver 59 established in 1862 and is the governing
Marquis, the company is diligently agency for safety standards of the marine
establishing its niche for launching industry. ABS is a non-profit
innovative, Italian-inspired-designed organization with 150 offices in 70
yachts. The 59 features twin 660 countries.
horsepower Cummins QSM11 diesel inboards, Trinity Yacht encourages all yachtsmen to
with the option to upgrade to twin 825 have it your way! Whether you are seeking
horsepower MTU Series 60 diesel inboards. a 72-footer, a 200-footer or a whopping
The ship's overall length is nearly 60 400-footer, your selection is built and
feet with platform and a waterline length designed to meet and, probably, exceed
that exceeds 45 feet. Standard features your expectations. Trinity can place bid
include a hydraulic swim platform and on designs drawn up independently from
fore and aft shore-power ties. outside sources or provide patrons with
Saying it in Italian just sounds more designs stemming from either its Victory
romantic than saying it in English. But Lane or Global Explorer series.
no matter how you say it, the 44.8-meters It is very difficult to begin a sentence
long Gran Finale by Delta Marine is one with a company that prefers not to
beautiful boat! Launched in 2002, this capitalize its name or products, such as
tri-deck is the winner of the 2003 "Best eLuxury, iPod, or oceAnco. However, what
Motor Yacht Over 38 Meters" by Showboats oceAnco does capitalize wisely are its
International. Its all-encompassing resources when it comes to designing and
craftsmanship is perhaps the boat's building superyachts. The firm has built
greatest benefit. However, providing a some of the finest 50-meter-plus vessels
smooth ride at a cruising speed of 18 to clientele around the world. Its main
knots and a top speed over 20 knots, with office is in Monaco, and its shipyard is
its twin Caterpillar 3512B engine, is based in Albasserdam, Holland. The yacht
quite impressive too. builder's Web site boasts of 16 launched
International Yacht Collection is a boats. Over the past three years, oceAnco
fourfold specialist in the luxury boating has launched three stunning 60-meter-plus
industry. The firm is capable of managing yachts: the Lady Lola at 62.6 meters, the
and maintaining a yacht for personal or Alfa Four at 60 meters, and the Dilbar at
corporate owners; taking a boating 66 meters. The Dilbar has two master
project from inception to design to suites and a dip pool on its sundeck that
completion; offering brokering services; is over 15 feet wide. Mr. Alberto Pino is
and yacht-chartering specialists for the interior designer of the steel hull
either corporate or personal needs. with an aluminum superstructure, and
The Rasselas, the latest vessel launched oceAnco is both the naval architect and
by Feadship De Vries of the Netherlands, the exterior designers.
is the most technologically advanced






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