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GREAT OAKS GROW FROM LITTLE ACORNS
Two Oceans Marine impresses again with its latest craft
By Erwin Bursik
WHEN I heard that Cape Town-based Two Oceans Marine was building an incredible 87-foot luxury custom power catamaran, essentially entering the superyacht space, I was blown away by how far they have come.This new craft is, without doubt, the finest power catamaran ever built in South Africa.
My mind immediately took a trip back through 35 years of history, to the first interactions I had with this firm...
In 1989,Rod Delany, an avid boater, and his family relocated from Gauteng to Cape Town.Rod had given up his engineering profession to chase his dream of dealing in boats from a fuel station in Newlands, Cape Town.
Encouraged by his solid start, and quickly establishing that it was more profitable to build and sell boats than to buy and sell them,Rod established Two Oceans Marine and moved his company to Paarden Eiland.
Their first craft was a Magnum 780 built on a mould acquired from Supercat in Port Alfred, and this boat was reviewed in SKI-BOAT in 1994.
This highly rated craft found a strong following in Cape Town’s offshore sportfishing market and became the “acorn” that grew into the might oak that is Two Oceans Marine today.
Mark Delany, Rod’s son,had a significant role in the company from the early days.Thanks to his active involvement and far reaching vision,Two Oceans has crafted some incredible boats, both in the smaller class with the Magnum 23-,25and 28ft craft, and in the larger class with their 48ft sportfisher and the 55ft and 75ft power cats.These spectacular craft have certainly boosted the company’s status globally.
Two Oceans Marine has never pursued the lower and less expensive end of the South African offshore fishing market. They have focused all their efforts on ensuring excellence of design and manufacture and, since day one, have excelled in their execution of these aspects.Their crafts’ finishes and interior layouts are further proof of their meticulous attention to detail.
They have also pioneered many of the innovations seen on the sportfishing craft at this level.These craft not only dominate the Western Cape market, but have also found favour up the west coast into Namibia and even more so in the Indian Ocean islands.
SKI-BOAT magazine is extremely proud to have been chosen to review virtually every sportfishing craft Two Oceans has produced since 1994, with each craft reviewed further cementing the firm’s credentials.
It has been an interesting journey, especially to see the strong influence the upmarket owners’ wants and desires have had on the layouts and finishes that have become trends throughout our South African marine industry.
Two Oceans truly has perfected the art of producing craft that are world class in every aspect.
According to their press release, the soon-to-be-completed Two Oceans 870 Power Catamaran will be a “floating haven of unmatched luxury – a nautical masterpiece that seamlessly marries opulence with functionality”.
This craft sees a continuation of the long-term collaboration between Two Oceans Marine Manufacturing and Du Toit Yacht Design which has resulted in the build of numerous large full custom catamarans ranging from 60- to 110 feet,and a number of semi-custom Two Oceans 555 and 675 Power Cats.
The 87-foot luxury custom power catamaran will feature four distinctive levels, and the press release details them as follows:
“The main deck serves as the social nucleus, hosting a sophisticated saloon, a well-equipped galley, and fore- and aft cockpits.Descending to the lower deck unveils a private realm, with each hull housing two guest staterooms with ensuite bathrooms, ensuring unparalleled comfort and privacy for all onboard.
“The upper deck hosts the owner’s stateroom – a personal retreat complete with walk-in closets, a coffee station, and a private aft cockpit.The upper-level flybridge, the vessel’s highest point, offers panoramic views, and features a spacious lounge area, a bar, and a nap station.
“More than just a catamaran, the Two Oceans 870 Power Catamaran is a floating home, offering the owner and their family an unparalleled lifestyle on the water.Designed with hospitality in mind, the catamaran ensures that guests experience the same level of luxury.
“Two Oceans Marine Manufacturing’s commitment to quality is a cornerstone of the vessel’s design.Renowned for their exceptional boat building prowess,Two Oceans Marine has once again delivered a vessel that not only meets but exceeds the highest expectations in the world of luxury catamarans.”
The plans for the Two Oceans 870 Power Catamaran look incredible, and I have no doubt it will indeed meet the high expectations we’ve come to have of this company.It will also cement Two Oceans Marine’s position as the mightiest “oak tree”among South Africa’s offshore cruising and sportfishing manufacturers.I can’t wait to see this magnificent vessel on the water.
