 Lohengrin. Photograph by Shaw McCutcheon. (Click image to enlarge)
Trinity Yachts Lohengrin
The last decade has seen a series of 150- to 160-foot customs
emerge from Trinity Yachts, and despite the company’s New Orleans shipyard
sustaining damage from Hurricane Katrina, the new 161-foot tri-deck
Lohengrin continues the builder’s prestigious line. Adopting several
innovative ideas from her older siblings, her 14-foot swim platform acts as a
sort of "third deck" and is versatile enough for waterfront dining. The yacht’s
showpiece, with interior design by Scott Carpenter, is the massive main-deck
master suite. A blend of walnut and marble runs from the lavish bath to the
raised lookout, which offers panoramic sea views. Four lower-deck cabins house
10. A spacious flybridge holds a tender, two Jet Skis and a spa. She cruises at
18 knots on two Cat 3512Bs. www.trinityyachts.com  Christensen Lady Joy
If you boarded Barchetta at last year’s boat show or
toured Marathon in our March issue, then you won’t want to miss
Christensen’s August launch, Lady Joy. Designed for a Grammy-nominated
artist, this tri-deck motor yacht, constructed with a lightweight composite hull
and a broad-end bow for ride stability, is the fifth build in Christensen’s
157-foot Custom Series. Made to function as a platform for outdoor
entertainment, her owner personally styled a custom foredeck and sun deck for
sunbathing and dining. Lady Joy’s 6,500-square-foot interior features
raised-panel cherry joinery and custom stonework selected by Carol Williamson
and Associates. When under way, this waterborne performer cruises at 12 knots on
twin MTU 12V4000s. www.christensenyachts.com (Click image to enlarge)
 Marco Polo. Photograph by Kristina Strobel. (Click image to enlarge)
MCC Marco Polo
With more than 100 years of boatbuilding experience, China’s
Cheoy Lee Shipyards has produced generations of fine yachts. Its newest Explorer
series yacht, the 148-foot Marco Polo, partners this illustrious past
with a design team from Ron Holland and KCA International. Nowhere else is her
east-west marriage more apparent than in her décor that fuses clean lines and
beautiful textures, welcoming her 10 guests and eight crew. Meeting both Lloyd’s
and MCA requirements, the MCC-commissioned yacht is capable of virtually
unrestrained world travel. Her owner’s deck has room for a 23-foot tender. Add
to that the potential for Jet Skis, sailing dinghies or light aircraft, and she
is ready for whatever mission comes her way. www.mcc-marcopolo.com, www.cheoyleena.com
 Status Quo.
Photograph by John Rowe Photography. (Click image to enlarge)
Richmond 142 Status Quo
Even Richmond Yachts’ spec nickname for its debuting Hull No.
4, Status Quo, doesn’t do the 142-footer justice. In reality, the cruiser
encompasses its series’ best features, plus new touches courtesy of Pavlik
Design and Ward Setzer. Eliminating her predecessors’ cumbersome bulwarks, new
stainless rails give Status Quo a sportier look and make room for the
half-moon-shaped bar that hugs the flybridge spa. The main deck is laid out for
a day on the water: After a trip in the tender, you can relax on the aft deck or
in the salon, separated by automatic sliding doors. For dinner, the midship
dining area seats 12, or there’s the cozy galley settee for a party of five.
After nightcaps, the on-deck master suite, skylounge VIP or four guest rooms
ensure sweet dreams. www.richmondyachts.com
 Emerald Star. Photograph by Maurizio Paradisi. (Click image to enlarge)
CRN 43 Emerald Star
Launched in May, Emerald Star is the first hull
in the new CRN 43 displacement line and the largest composite vessel produced by
the shipyard. The Ferretti Group yard worked with Zuccon International to create
the 140-foot tri-deck motor yacht. Emerald Star’s large volumes and
alfresco spaces were designed to offer guests more direct contact with the sea.
Ten passengers are accommodated in four staterooms and an owner’s suite that
faces out to sea, thanks to a terrace exclusive to this yacht. The large sun
deck is equipped with a whirlpool Jacuzzi surrounded by sun pads, a barbecue,
sun loungers and a bar. At its center, the mainmast is large enough to house a
head. Two Cat C32s power the vessel at a maximum speed of 15.5 knots.
www.crn-yacht.com, www.ferrettigroup.com
 True North. Photograph by Shaw McCutcheon. (Click image to enlarge)
Newcastle True North
Newcastle’s 137 Expedition series flagship, True North,
is the direction for adventure. With the only steel hull available on a
late-model, ABS-classed expedition yacht and an expansive range of 4,500
nautical miles, only the depth of her owner’s imagination can limit her
capabilities. She carries a fleet of tenders on board, including
WaveRunners, a Hobie Cat and a Novurania. A steely fortitude defines this
137-footer’s exterior, yet mahogany and comfort give her Luiz de Basto interior a truly relaxed feel. Her master suite occupies the entire upper
aft deck, while just below awaits a 1,500-square-foot sun deck. Four guest
suites and a meditation room occupy the lower deck. Robert J. Cury will have
several other brokerage yachts on display. www.rjcyachts.com  Westport Lucky Seven
At 130 feet, Westport’s latest, Lucky Seven, falls into
a category often reserved for custom builds. Westport knows, however, that many
customers would rather eschew the hassles and wait time of a custom project for
a luxe production vessel delivered in half the time. Westport does have a few
production tricks up its sleeve, including software that allows materials and
labor to be monitored in real time. Naval architecture by William Garden and
styling by Gregory C. Marshall give this Westport 130 tri-deck her traditional
looks, while her design team provides such luxuries as an
on-deck master
suite with split head. Powered by two 2,735-hp MTUs, Lucky Seven is
almost as fast as her production time. www.merrillstevens.com,
www.westportyachts.com (Click image to enlarge)
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