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Experienced yachtswoman Denise Rich enlists Christensen for a 157-footer that mirrors her life philosophy.
by Mark T. Masciarotte
photography by Stephen Cridland
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02/01/2008
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Cochran added that a hatch was installed to cover the ladder
between the boat deck and the aft deck to allow the boat deck and attendant
equipment to be washed down, or to provide shelter during rainy periods when the
owner was occupying the aft deck.
As to Rich’s interest in the project, all parties questioned
report that the boat was a priority and that she worked closely with her
daughter, Danielle, and with furniture designer Nancy Corzine.
"Denise was very personally involved," said Williamson. "She
wanted warmth. She really loves color. She wanted richness and the textural—the
textures and the patterns—and she really wanted us to integrate her personal
collection of accessories: family and friend photographs…and then we shopped
directly with her, to do final accessorization."
John Lance, Christensen’s marketing executive, commented on the
overall appeal that guests have noticed since the boat’s delivery.
"There’s just a certain feel to the boat that is just
different," he said. "This is typically a male-driven industry. And I think, to
some extent, the majority of boats out there have a male feel to them. This boat
doesn’t have that."
Williamson is in agreement.
"You definitely walk on and know that it has a female owner," she said,
adding, "to me, the design of this boat was one of the most personal designs my
firm has done. It really exemplifies Denise."
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