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Northern Marine ascends to the next level with Merlin and Carolyn Hanson’s enchanting new 130-foot motor yacht.
by Mark T. Masciarotte
photography by Neil Rabinowitz
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06/01/2005
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The stairway landing on the bridge deck forms another lobby,
this one equipped with a dayhead and a service area that includes a
dumbwaiter to the galley. The expansive wheelhouse has built-in
seating for guests around an oval table so they can enjoy the view forward
through the panoramic windows. A paneled hallway leads aft to the comfortable
bridge deck lounge.
The dining salon (top) and the master (bottom) further the
traditional feeling created by the mahogany raised-panel joinery, fluted columns
and complex pediments created by the team of Ward Setzer and Ardeo Design’s
Scott Cole. (Click images to enlarge)
The vessel’s exterior offers a variety of inviting social
spaces. Two that stand out are the covered deck area abaft the bridge deck
lounge, and the open sun deck, which is fitted with a bar and grill area and a
large spa tub beneath the mast.
The Hansons take pride in ensuring that their crew is
comfortable, and proof can be seen in the galley, which has the same high level
of joinery and detail as the luxury accommodation. Indeed, there is no quality
compromised in the crew spaces, just the curtailing of some finishing
flourishes. The mahogany bulkheads and doors, for example, are built with flat
panel details instead of the raised panels seen in the rest of the boat.
Capt. Dave Ober acted as the owner’s representative during
construction. Having been with the Hansons for more than 10 years, he knew well
what they liked and how they used their boat. While Ober was quite pleased by
the quality of the systems and the level of finish, he was particularly happy
with Magic’s performance.
"With half load, we made a maximum speed of eighteen knots
during the trials," he noted. "That’s remarkable for a boat this size with a
pair of 12V 2000s."
Setzer, too, was proud of the results. "We tested the hull at
BC Research," he said. "The predictions looked really good at the time, but the
sea trials were great. She ran like a sewing machine and exceeded all
predictions by at least a knot and a half. She’s also very quiet and she
handles well in all [points of sail]."
 Protected from the blazing sun, the covered aft
deck lounge is the perfect place for the Hansons and their guests to relax as
Magic
hops through the Out Islands of the Bahamas. The
Sunbrella-covered cushions and teak decking will hold up well in island
environs. (Click image to enlarge)
Merlin Hanson noted that because he and his wife stay aboard
during passages, these traits are important. "The macho stuff with high speed
isn’t very sensible. The seas will beat you to death, or you need a tanker for
fuel. We designed the boat for a reasonable cruise speed and were careful not to
overpower her.
"Most guys send the crew and captain, then fly in to join the
boat. We have the [pleasure] of riding and enjoying the yacht. We’re
riders, not flyers."
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