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EXCLUSIVE W O R L D O F

162 METRE

DUBAI

ON BOARD THE WORLD’S LARGEST SUPERYACHT S U P E R Y A C H T S

EXPLORER-SPECIAL

GLAMOUR GOES INTO THE WILD

HUISMAN “ETHEREAL”

THE FUTURE OF SAILING?

“SENSES” IN ALASKA


‘Bandazul’ a Sunseeker 30 metre Yacht

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EDITORIAL

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Audience granted “Call in on the Platinum Yachts stand,“ an informant whispered to me at the Boat Show in Abu Dhabi. “It’s about Dubai“. I frowned. What was the point? The largest yacht in

the

world,

constructed

by Platinum in 2006, was re-

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garded until then as extremely secret. I would probably be sent away very quickly. “Get a move on,“ he said again. His urgency surprised me. Had he arranged something? I don’t know to this very day. However,

Broadcast

from that visit the most spectacular story that BOAT EXCLUSIVE has published to date developed. After further, numerous consultations, (almost) all the doors on “Dubai”

a symphony... of senses

were opened weeks later for my colleague Joachim F. Muhs and myself. For hours we were allowed to walk over the decks, take photos, interview the staff and note the exorbitant data. In this case I would call a length of 162 metres, a beam of 22 metres and an output of around 25,000 kilowatt

Experience

exemplary and suggest that you move on quickly to page 42 where we have dedicated this gigantic vessel – that by the way has its origins in Germany – slightly more space than usual. But I am sure that everyone will appreciate this ... Finally we were also given a date to view “Ethereal”, the

Pure Light

58-metre ketch, whose construction we have already de-

PHOTO: SUSANNE KATZENBERG

scribed several times and which we have now called “Sailing

Perfect beauty - brought to you by pure light, resulting in adorable pictures and fully

Future” (starting on page 64). For its 125th anniversary

genuine sound. This is the Fiber Optic System

Royal Huisman have produced a yacht that, thanks to its

by H+M: A Matrix with 288 inputs und 288

technical features, currently constitutes the standard of modern times. Only the red wine that owner Bill Joy drank

outputs in HD 1080i with 5.1 Sound working with glass fibres thin as a womens' hair. Better than live.

with the journalists in the evening – that was really old! Marcus Krall

Editor-in-Chief 5/09 BOAT EXCLUSIVE

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INSIDE EXCLUSIVE

“Dubai”: the Informal Lounge has an eight-metre diameter kaleidoscopic inner circle for 20 guests to sit, with 20 more around. Page 42.

NOBISKRUG

NAUTOR’S SWAN

INVESTMENT FROM MIDDLE EAST

CLEAR SIGNALS FROM THE NORTH

Abu Dhabi MAR acquires a majority stake in Nobiskrug and joins the premier league. 21

Ferragamo treatment brings new models of excellence to Finland’s brand with values. 28

H O R U S S U P E RYA C H T C U P

M O N A C O YA C H T S H O W

TRIUMPH FOR BUCKET SYSTEM

THE SHOW IS AS BIG AS EVER

The Bent Cleat Trophy was won by “Gliss” in the top-rated, 18-strong Palma regatta.

“Senses” in Alaska. Page 86. Photograph: Neil Rabinowitz

GALLERY

Royal Huisman’s 58-metre “Ethereal” points to the future of green sailing. 19

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The world capital of superyachting is where 32 every buyer should be 23-26 September.

MARINA

BOAT SHOWS 2009

STERN TO TRACKSIDE

THE SEASON STARTS HERE

The F1 Grand Prix grand finale in Abu Dhabi is best viewed from a yacht in Yas Marina. 24

Kicking off in the Med, a changing market will see true quality design in the limelight. 38

LÜRSSEN

“DUBAI”

SIXTY METRES MINIMUM

NUMBER ONE

Lürssen has five shipyard locations and is the big boat luxury brand most aspire to.

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The longest superyacht in the world sports eight decks and 45 cabins over 162 metres. 42

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“Elandess”: semi-custom. Page 116.

“Ethereal”: Royal Huisman’s “Understated Exclusivity” is perfectly encapsulated in this 58-metre. Page 64.

“ E T H E R E A L”

ELEGANCE 80

SAILING INTO THE FUTURE

IN SEASONAL COLOURS

Bill Joy’s 58-metre “floating laboratory” by Huisman marks a green era dawning.

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Claudia Drettmann is designing for the young Balearic partygoers with this 80.

R E G U L A R S EDITORIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 100

MASTHEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

R OYA L H U I S M A N J U B I L E E

“ L I A R A”

HORIZON . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

WOLTER WOULD BE PROUD

ICE BLUE MAIDEN SHOWS FORM

ELECTRONICS . . . . . . . . . .14

Interview with Alice Huisman in the Dutch family builder’s 125th jubilee year.

Performance Yachts and Bill Dixon of the UK produced a sleek “racer-cruiser” in NZ. 106

DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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EXPLORER I

“ELANDESS”

A DECADE OF ADVENTURE

FUNCTIONAL WITH FLAIR

Ten years ago, “Senses” launched the newbuild explorer superyacht trend, still strong. 86

Bannenberg & Rowell’s interior adds flair to Heesen’s allround family charter cruiser. 116

EXPLORER II

NOR-TECH SUPER 80

HAVE ICE CLASS, WILL TRAVEL

PLANING IN TEN SECONDS

Exploration and yachting are by no means mutually exclusive, as these designs prove. 94

Florida’s Nor-Tech offers 70-knot trips to the Keys and propulsion options for more! 124

PHOTOS: ED HOLT, FRANCO PACE, PLATINUM YACHTS, YACHTFILMERS.COM

Elegance 80: soft touch. Page 100.

COCKPIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 GALLERY . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 KNOW-HOW . . . . . . . . . .126 PROJECTS . . . . . . . . . . . .128 INDUSTRY . . . . . . . . . . . .136 CONTACTS . . . . . . . . . . .144

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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX . . .145 SUNDECK . . . . . . . . . . . .146 PREVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . .148

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