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BEST ofVESSELS 2020 We’re breaking a little with tradition yet again in this year’s edition of our annual portfolio of distinctive deliveries by broadening it beyond solely “ships” and looking back across the whole spectrum of distinctive deliveries that we’ve reported on in the past year both in print and on line. One thing that most of the vessels recognized here do have in common is that they were produced by shipbuilders of all categories working through the challenges of complying with COVID-19 restrictions.
Photo Credits: (Top) Callan Marine; (Bottom) Metal Shark
Magnet takes Metal Shark into the Expedition Yacht Market Jeanerette, La. based shipbuilder Metal Shark has entered a new market with the Magnet, a 48-meter (158-foot) aluminum catamaran expedition yacht—the first-ever private recreational yacht built by the company and the first build in its new Metal Shark Yachts portfolio of high-speed, long range catamaran expedition yachts. Constructed from start to finish at Metal Shark’s Franklin, La., shipyard, the threedecked welded-aluminum craft features design work completed by Metal Shark’s inhouse engineering team, utilizing an Incat Crowther catamaran hull form optimized for maximum speed and range. The vessel has a lightship displacement of 275 metric tons and can carry up to 29,000 U.S. gallons (110,000 liters) of fuel. Powered by twin 2,600-BHP (1,939 kW) MTU
IMO Tier III diesel engines, Magnet boasts an 11,000 nautical mile range at a 10-knot cruise, with reserve. In sea trials the new craft has reached a top speed of 27 knots. Thanks to its catamaran footprint, M48 offers significantly more deck space than a monohull yacht of comparable length. A 5,000-pound capacity submersible stern
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platform and a 3,500-pound aft deck crane easily launch, retrieve, and stow tenders, toys, and cargo. Machinery spaces, crew quarters, refrigerated storage, a wine cellar, and a complete workshop are all accommodated below decks within the twin catamaran hulls, opening up all three decks for owners and guests. An expansive upper-level sun deck, with wraparound seating and lounges, al fresco dining areas, and a well-appointed bar, features a forward flybridge, which offers superb visibility from its elevated position. Magnet has been configured with a master cabin, a VIP cabin, and three guest cabins. However, each offering in the Metal Shark Yachts lineup may be fully customized to suit the unique requirements of the owner. Magnet’s assertive styling incorporates chiseled lines inspired by Metal Shark’s military patrol vessels. December 2020 // Marine Log 23
