Sunrise Yachts in Invictvs, Volume 3 Issue IV 2015 by Sunrise Yachts

LURSSEN 216’ ESTER III / TANKOA 227’ SUERTE / SUNRISE 207’ IRIMARI / DASSAULT FALCON 900 LX VOLUME 3 ISSUE IV

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“I am the master of my fate , I am the captain of my soul ”

William Ernest Henley

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When a shipyard owner is generously willing to devote a full day of his time to you just as the yard is on the cusp of handing over it’s largest launch to date, you know things are well in hand. In affording us in a personal tour of the splendid new 207’ yacht MY Irimari at his yard in Antalya, Turkey, Herbert Baum of Sunrise Yachts provided us with an insight into his expert team of craftsmen who are raising a standard for their country’s yacht building sector. It’s a story worth shouting about. INVICTVS

By Craig Barnett - Photography: Jeﬀ Brown/Breed Media

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“Just take it as read that Irimari’s interior proportions are incredible: repetition would become tiresome and I’d run out of dimensionalrelated superlatives.”

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It is probably fair to say the yachtbuilding enclave of Antalya on Turkey’s south coast has suffered a rollercoaster ride in recent years. Since our last visit seven years ago, many of the signs bearing the brands of recognized shipyards have been hauled down: Vicem, Peri Yachts, Soraya and many others have vacated units they once occupied. Far from being a tale of woe and defeat however, during our recent visit it was encouraging to see a collection of freshly painted signage up in their place including established powerhouses like Damen, who recently opened a facility in the cluster. Much of the credit for Antalya’s survival and rejuvenation is due to the consistency of Sunrise Yachts and the investment made in improving the Antalya Free Zone’s infrastructure by its majority shareholder Herbert Baum and his expert team led by Guillaume and Fabien Roche. We asked Herbert if Turkey still held the advantage

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it once did in terms of price point and he replied with candor. “The problem is, everyone wants the quality of a Feadship but for the price of a locally built gullet, which is clearly not possible. Personally I believe we are able to compete favorably with yards like Benetti on quality and still offer better pricing. It is true labor rates are cheaper in Turkey, but at the end of the day we all buy the same equipment and systems from the same suppliers, so there’s a limit on fixating on price. What our goal has been, as you’ll see with Irimiari, is to push quality to a level that we’re more than competitive there too. Our price tag on our 45m is 19-million Euro, so we’re far cheaper than most Italian yards still. Obviously we also operate in a Free Zone, which helps significantly.” Leaving the beautifully appointed headquarters of Sunrise, we head down to check out Irimari on the water just a few hundred yards away. “I’m certainly still enjoying the process of yacht building,” Her-

YACHT REVIEW bert says as we pull up to the dock. “Though it’s a long process, for a ‘non-native shipbuilder’ to see designs and metal plates transform into a finished yacht is so incredibly satisfying.” Herbert’s enthusiasm is infectious as we admire the profile of MY Irimari as she sits shimmering on the dock. In penning the exterior design Espen Oeino has delicately managed to maintain her proportions while wrapping the substantial 1,475 GT of volume in a 207’ (63.10m) length and 37’ 7” (11.45m) beam. The absence of lateral exterior passageways on

the upper decks and wide body main deck not only contribute significantly to the yachts’ internal volumes, but also reduce the distance between the occupants of these spaces and the outside environment. At the bow we noted an extraordinary long bow-bulb, a feature that was discovered in tank testing to improve the hull’s hydrodynamic efficiency, resulting in Irimari’s ocean spanning 6,000-mile range. Finished in virginal white, Irimari’s paint job is without reproach and is a testament to the heavy investment made by Sunrise

Yachts in their own purpose-built paint facility that is one of the most impressive we’ve seen. Presided over by an oculus on high, each of Irimari’s decks is defined by tall, uninterrupted expanses of dark tinted glass with no visible mullions. Lowered bulwarks correspond with the primary guest entertainment spaces, optimizing the panoramic views from the main and upper salons. Angular lines meld with the softer dome of her superstructure with enough juxtaposition to avoid complete masculinity and create an androgynous aesthetic.

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Unless chronically claustrophobic and used to living in a stadium, one couldn’t possibly need more space than Irimari delivers in the master staterooms.

Details like the raked grill of the air intakes add a dynamic element; with the upper and lower grills set at opposite angles like the fletcher’s flights on an arrow, they combine with a black strip in the coaming to suggest a projectile streaking forward with purpose and intent. It’s fair to say Espen has hit the mark once again. ALL ABOARD From the dock we noted the oversized portholes on the lower deck are exaggerated even further on the main deck, hinting at spectacular views from the on-deck master staterooms that made us eager to explore further. As Irimari was berthed alongside, we boarded via the starboard shell door that lowered to create a huge over-sea terrace and revealed an open-air waterfront gym. Personally, I’m currently experiencing an extended aversion to over strenuous workouts, but the prospect of using this facility could well encourage me to get back on the bike and start pedaling, furiously! Small details like the heated mirror in the accompanying head to prevent fogging indicate Sunrise’s particular attention to detail.

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The occupant of the bed can converse with their partner in the tub that is the central feature of the vast en-suite The gym provides access aft to the beach club and with the transom door lowered flush to the deck we were afforded the full impact of this impressive space. The walk-through rain forest shower hidden behind a marble partition is a truly unique feature; its practicality and creativity cannot be overstated. Overhead, the passarelle reached down easily to

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the dock, purposely extending sufficiently to allow the beach club to be opened even when the yacht is berthed stern-to. Stepping out onto the bathing platform, a group of technicians were fine-tuning a re-boarding ladder concealed on the starboard side. Concealed within the transom plate, the reboarding retracted into its letterbox slot; this feature was an expensive addition insisted on by Herbert for the safety of guests in the water. The cost of the change order was one generously covered by the shipyard. Throughout the yacht we noticed technical solutions that Sunrise had made significant advances in, so we asked Herbet if significant investment had been made in in-house engineering? “Our in-house design and engineering department is developing all the time and our technical ability is on a constant upward trajectory,” he replied. “We’ve started designing and building our own electrical and hydraulic technical deck equipment and engineering solutions, which is what sets ‘yacht assembler’ apart from a true yacht builder.” Technical advances were further evident as we continued to tour the engineering spaces.

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GMPP (CUMMINS) 110kW Watermakers: HP SCD Double 1600 RP Tronic Exterior Design: Espen Oeino International, Monaco Naval Architecture: Sunrise Yachts/Unique Yacht Design, Interior Design: Focus Yacht Design, Bremen, Germany Class: Bureau Veritas Charter AUT-UMS, LY2 compliant Builder: Sunrise Yachts (Antalya, Turkey)

Accommodation: 12 in 6 cabins Crew: 18 in 9 cabins Fuel Capacity: 44,380 US Gal (168,000 L) Water Capacity: 10,960 US Gal (41,500 L) Main Tender: 28’ Tender TS, Novurania LX 23’ Main Engines: 2xMTU 12V4000M63 Gearbox: ZF4671, 4.5:1 Propellers: Nakashima-BV, 5 Blades Stabilizers: NAIAD 720, 5 m2 Bow thruster: Engtek E-POD 150 kW Generators: 3x GMPP (MAN) @ 220kW each, 1x

SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 207’ (63.10m) LWL: 181’ 10” (55.42m)’ Beam (max): 37’ 7” (11.45m) Draft (loaded): 11’ 2” (3.41m) Displacement (full load): 1,170 tons Gross Tonnage: 1,347 GT Construction: Steel/Aluminum Superstructure Max Speed: 16-knots Cruising Speed: 12-knots Range: 6,000nm

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Before heading up to the guest areas, we first checked out the portside tender garage where the French-made 28’ Tender Shipyard and 23’ Novurania reside and then popped into the dual-deck engine room where Sunrise has included a large space partitioned off for the electrical boards and systems. Though not fully classified as a control room it is an addition that will certainly help the chief engineer in his duties. An engineer from the electrical subcontractor happened to be on-site during our visit and kindly removed one of the inhouse fabricated switch panels to show us the quality of the work behind. The quality of the wiring proved to be first class and his pride in his work is fully justified. Occupying center stage of the engine room itself are the twin MTU 12V 4000-series M63 power units, driving Irimari to a top speed of

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16-knots. Carefully arranged around the remaining space to allow easy access are supplementary systems like the triple GMPP 220kW generators and an 110kW emergency generator from the same company. WALKING THE MAIN DECK Making our way up into the cockpit we take a moment to check out the decking, only to discover it is not teak, as it would appear to the casual observer, but a resin compound that mimics teak. The application method involves welding metal strips to the deck to create a mold, into which the resin is poured. The self-leveling compound then dries hard and ‘caulking’ stripes are painted on complete the effect. “We tested several different deck options, including real teak, synthetic teak and this compound,” explains Herbert. “We discovered that this solution remains coolest when exposed to direct sunlight, is easiest to maintain and is a very cost-effective method.” Set into the cockpit’s deck is a circular copper plate with profile of the yacht etched into it, an agreeable feature but somewhat curious until one proceeds to the upper

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deck and finds a matching glass insert in the deck that allows you to gaze down on the copper disc and appreciate another example of Sunrise’s commendable attention to detail. From the oversized cockpit one enters… OK, before we enter the main salon and cover the yachts interior I need to make one thing clear. Throughout the remainder of the feature you need to take it as read that the interior proportions of Irimari are like nothing else you’ve experienced on a yacht of this length. The volumes are stupendous and if I were to constantly repeat this it would become both tiresome and I’d run out of dimensional-related superlatives. Irimari’s interior entertainment spaces are huge! The owner’s suite in particular is so vast that, unless one is chronically claustrophobic and usually resides in a stadium, I really couldn’t fathom why one would need a larger space. Anyway, in the generously proportioned salon the surrounding scenery pours in through the floor to ceiling glazing and one can only imagine the impact when the yacht is anchored in a more salubrious and scenic environment. Irimari literally does provide a window on the world. Light glossy joinery

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Innovative and charming details sprinkle Irimariâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interior for constant surprises and the delight of her guests.

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From cozy family movie evenings to afternoon tea and recitals on the piano, the skylounge simply lends itself to relaxingâ&#x20AC;Ś frames the scene around and after the reception lobby one is met with a circular dining table beneath a custom chandelier. The low piece of ebony cabinetry banded by copper inserts that partitions the dining area from the lounge is a conversation piece in itself, while deep sofas invite one to nestle in and drink in the views. Passing the starboard guest lobby that provides direct access for guests boarding via the gangway when berthed alongside, we note the atrium that runs through the central staircase is lined by linked TV panels. Herbert explains that when switched on they will display a custom- shot film of electricblue jellyfish floating up through the core of the yacht. Proceeding forward we enter the awe-inspiring master staterooms, past a private massage

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suite and dedicated office, and into the vast cabin. One literally has to take a moment to absorb the volumes and grin at the huge triple windows that flank the space. In the enormous bed, that features the fun depiction of a shoal of fish on the headboard that can be patiently and painstakingly adjusted by a stewardess if so desired, the owner can recline and converse with their partner in the freestanding tub, which takes centre stage in an ensuite of equally enormous proportions. The staterooms are a tour de force and are a feature of the yacht Sunrise can be justifiably proud of. Guest accommodation on the lower deck is arranged around the central lobby with double cabins to starboard and twins to port. The twins are convertible into doubles by sliding the beds to-

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With no lateral passageways on the bridge deck, the upper salon benefits from the full beam and a great connection with the outside environment.

gether and both feature Pullman bunks, making it a versatile arrangement ideal in charter situations. The level of completion in the guest cabins is excellent and demonstrates quality and forethought with high-end fittings: we particularly like the continuation of the line of semi-circular wash basins into the round mirror above. Crew accommodation for 18 in nine cabins is located in the forepeak on this lower deck, where they benefit from a large galley and crew mess. Moving up the bridge deck we once again find the level of facilities one would expect on a yacht of considerably longer length. Though busy with final adjustments during our visit, we still had the time to appreciate the dedicated radio room, technical office, and what must be the finest Captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cab-

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ins accommodation in this sector of the market. Not only does the master of the yacht enjoy a good sized cabin and plenty of storage, he also benefits from a separate space that, being accessible from both his cabin and the wheelhouse, can be utilized as a small salon or somewhere to take private meetings. A very inventive use of space and one that Sunrise should be proud of, and that others will no doubt copy in the future. Aft of the main deck one finds Irimari’s upper salon and cinema that again features floor to ceiling glazing. Occupying the full available beam and

with no exterior passageways, one really appreciates the connection with the outside world. During our visit a piano was just being delivered and installed too, so one could imagine not just cozy evenings with the family, curled up watching a movie here, but afternoon recitals on the piano while taking afternoon tea served from the adjacent pantry. When the party really gets going however, the aft deck terrace with its large bar, al fresco dining and wide-open space with deep comfortable deck furniture is the place to be, before perhaps heading up to the sundeck.

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The sundeck is… well, of Irimari proportions! Subtly divided between five different zones the entire compliment of guests, and their guests, can find space to sunbathe, dine, swim, lounge, take coffee, shower, belly-up to the bar or flop on a sunpad–all at the same time. With access behind the bar directly into the crew access that runs from the main to sundeck on the portside, service has been carefully considered on this yacht too. When not partying, dining or lounging, the water toys come out to play and these are always an important consideration in the charter market. Happily, concealed under

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Subtly divided into five zones, on the sundeck guests can sunbathe, dine, swim, lounge or perch at the bar…

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the foredeck, Irimari carries two personal watercraft, two SeaBobs and the rescues tender to compliment the primary tenders found in her garage. Also neatly concealed away, and we commend Sunrise for addressing a particular bug-bear of ours, are the life rafts. So often a carbuncle on the exterior profile, Sunrise has considerately hidden theirs while still complying with regulation and class. While sitting on the sundeck I muse over Irimari’s interior. While the completion level is uncontestably to a very high standard and some of the details like etched glass, cross-stitched leather panels, copper inserts, lighting and the screens in

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the stairwell atrium are both innovative and truly enchanting, it is probably fair to say that it doesn’t meet the uber-decadent feel of extraordinary yachts like Kismet, Solandge and some of the launches by Oceanco, Heesen and Feadship. It is an interior that compares favorably with many of this yacht’s peers, but we asked Herbert what would it take to achieve a truly exceptional interior? As always, he answers with objective and admirable honesty that really has to be respected. “It takes time to achieve the standards of northern shipyards, we’ve not been around to boast 150-years of history like they do. But then I re-

YACHT REVIEW member Bernie Ecclestone who built his yachts at Proteksan saying something along the lines of: ‘I’d be a bad businessman to not take a deal where the price is 30 percent cheaper but there’s far less than 30 percent difference in quality’. It takes time to build a precision engineering culture, but wherever owners build if they continue to expect to pay extremely low prices they can’t expect exceptional standards. If you devote a budget of only six or ten thousand per square meter for the interior you can’t expect an interior like that of Lürssen’s Kismet. We already achieve miracles with the budgets we’re afforded, the Turkish people take such incredible pride in their work.” We fully concur. Having completed our tour I asked Herbert what were the major challenges and advancements Sunrise had made as a shipyard in the build of Irimari and he was happy to fill me in on some detail. “In engineering terms the bow thruster unit we used on this project was new for us as it is the Epod system, so the electrical motor is inside the hub itself. This system is considerably quieter and the water around the unit absorbs vibration. It all helps moving forward as our next project, Hull 561, is the 187’ (57m) diesel-electric, so in one way the

Irimari’s decks are not lined with teak or a synthetic teak product, but instead a poured compound that mimics the wood but is cooler when exposed to direct sunlight.

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Engineering solutions onboard demonstrate why Sunrise should be considered a true yacht builder, rather than a ‘yacht assembler’…

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bow-thruster contributed experience in preparedness for that. Also on Irimari the volume was a big step up, she’s a 206’ (63m) of 1,475 GT, and you really feel this when you are on the boat. Finally, the huge amount of full height glazing on Irimari required engineering solutions we’d not encountered before on this scale and these create challenges

too; like in the galley as where the large windows meant we had to run the extraction ducts through the owner’s cabin, so they had to be completely soundproofed. Everything has a knock-on effect and adds to your expertise.” As we leave Irimari and the team buzzing around her putting the finishing touches in place ahead of

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her imminent delivery, Herbert joins me in taking one last glance back at her as the sun sets over Sunrise’s latest launch. “You know,” sighs Herbert almost ruefully, “it is times like this I almost regret not owning my own yacht again.” It was a sentiment we shared. If owning Irimari were an option, it would certainly be one we’d consider seriously.

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