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Codecasa raises the bar with the interior on the 203-foot Moneikos.
by Justin Ratcliffe
photography by Alessandro Braida
06/01/2007
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Guest accommodations consist of two VIP cabins—one double and a
twin single—on the forward main deck and a third ensuite cabin suitable for use
by a nanny with direct access to the twin single. On the lower deck there are an
additional two doubles and two twins with Pullman bunks for a total capacity of
14 guests. The Caniparoli joiners in Viareggio built a complete, full-size
mock-up of a guest cabin before the owner gave his final go-ahead. Each cabin is
individually decorated with vibrant, patterned fabrics in lime green, lilac,
pink and azure with matching bathrooms. All the cabins have a separate changing
room/closet area, with a final, light-hearted touch of flower-shaped vanity
stools by Edra.
Guest accommodations on the main deck
consist of two VIPs and a third ensuite cabin; each is decorated with patterned
fabrics in green, lilac, pink and azure with matching
bathrooms. (Click images to enlarge)
Departing from the trend aboard other similarly sized yachts,
the owner of Moneikos has eschewed expansive sunbathing and open-air
dining areas. The captain was also against grills or barbecues to protect his
teak decking from grease spots. There are sun beds around the pool and a
circular table on the upper foredeck that can be fitted with sun umbrellas, but
for the most part there are semi-open areas or shaded zones, such as the main
aft deck that features a massive green marble buffet table. This is perhaps
symptomatic of today’s awareness of the dangers of overexposure to direct
sunlight, but it also indicates the owner’s preference for
controlled-temperature environments. Indeed, one of the owner’s specific
requests was that the interior temperature throughout the yacht be maintained at
a constant 75 degrees Fahrenheit, controllable from his own cabin.
Air-conditioning suppliers Francesconi in Viareggio worked with Siemens to
develop electronic "nose" sensors that operate in conjunction with the
centralized air-conditioning unit to ensure constant air temperature, humidity
and quality.
In the event of unpleasant odors or excessive humidity, all the
air can be exchanged in less than two minutes. While noise control is one aspect
of onboard comfort, motion control is another, and for this the yacht is fitted
with Quantum ZeroSpeed stabilizers.
Huge improvements have been made in recent years in reducing
sound and vibration levels aboard large motor yachts, and "floating" floors and
bulkheads have become a standard feature, but even by these new criteria
Moneikos is a remarkably quiet vessel. All the guest areas record less
than 50 decibels (comparable with the sound of light rainfall) while under way,
but the lead-lined owner’s cabin registers just 36 decibels, a noise level more
in line with a hushed library. The levels are so low that the "whoosh" of air
exiting the air-conditioning outlets could be heard, and these were duly
modified to induce a Zen-like silence on board. To minimize structure-borne
noise, Moneikos features an ATB (Advanced Thrust Bearing) system that
combines the requirements of limited space with elastic support of a thrust
block directly attached to the gear unit. The three 175-kW generators in the
engine room are housed in their own soundproof rooms.
Top: All the guest cabins have a separate
changing room/closet area. Bottom: The relaxation area on the main aft deck. (Click images to enlarge)
European builders often skimp on crew areas, but the 16
crewmembers aboard Moneikos are provided with a full-beam
dinette-cum-lounge and their own galley. An additional steward’s mess and a
small laundry for the owners’ private use are located on the main deck next to
the galley. The space is lined in black galaxy marble and professionally
appointed with Miele and Gaggenau equipment. Captain Paladini added a
custom-made Carpeggiani ice-cream maker for his crew.
He also insisted on glass-fronted refrigeration units by U.S.
manufacturer Sub-Zero, so that the chef can find items quickly but is also
obliged to keep the fridge interior clean and orderly. Besides a dedicated
pantry on each deck level, the crew can also make use of a full-size elevator
between all deck levels.
With crew comfort and practicality again in mind, the captain
wanted a spacious laundry room on the top-tank deck and an additional washing
machine in the garage. In the unlikely event of having to use the emergency
steering gear in the garage, he also requested a VHF radio and monitor
displaying a depth sounder and radar to avoid having to drive the yacht blind
using handheld walkie-talkies. The same monitor can be used to track the
locators on the two Novurania tenders. A common complaint from crew operating
modern superyachts with a high degree of bow flare is that the chain plates are
not visible from the forepeak. So, a final design detail included two small
platforms that fold down from the port and starboard bulwarks for an
uninterrupted view of the anchor chain.
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