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Palmer Johnson’s first composite series yacht, Alter Ego, packs a lot of volume and vitality into a 123-foot raised pilothouse design.
by Kate Simpson
photography by H. Shaw McCutcheon
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08/01/2005
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At Anchor leisure was another important design consideration
for Alter Ego. The flybridge reflects this, equipped with a sit-down bar, dining
table, barbecue, sun pads and a Jacuzzi. The soft pearlized paint is easy on the
eyes in the harsh sun and tender stowage is neatly out of the way aft. But the
yacht’s stern is the real treat. Instead of a swim platform, the transom bulwark
hydraulically folds down, creating a step into the sea and adding space onto the
cockpit to form an expansive beach. It’s ideal for lounging, fishing and toy
launching. When the yacht prepares to get under way, it closes up tight at the
push of a button, rendering the area exceptionally safe.
Alter Ego shows a different raised pilothouse personality. From the yacht’s
design, décor and construction to the innovative details and finish, Palmer
Johnson achieved what it set out to do – build for the most popular luxury yacht
market segment without producing just another white boat.
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