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To her owner, a Texas businessman, Regency represents
the logical evolution of his fleet. His earliest boats were European café
cruisers – a Pershing 68, Leopard 70 and Mangusta 80. His last two yachts were
more spacious North Coast 115- and 118-foot raised pilothouse models. The next
one, he decided, would offer the additional volume and amenities of a classic
motor yacht.
His goals for the new project included multilevel living, an
on-deck
master suite, a sprawling skylounge and a large captain’s suite. "The
tri-deck was our answer," said Jim
Kenyon,
Regency’s
captain and on-site project manager. It was a style
that Palmer Johnson
excelled at creating, in a size range the
builder once
dominated.
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"What this Vripack design lacks in sleek, hot-blooded sheer it
makes up
in polish and refinement. Our workers took this project through a tough
time of transition at the yard and put passion into it. The interior is
one of
our finest and their pride of workmanship is clear in all
aspects of
construction," noted Mike Kelsey Jr., Palmer Johnson
president.
Top: One reason the owner chose to build a tri-deck was for the
skylounge with its sweeping views. Bottom: The central stairway is a masterpiece of engineering by JS Westhoff
& Company. (Click images to enlarge)
The "tough time of transition" to which he refers was the
bankruptcy,
sale and resurrection of the famous Wisconsin shipyard, which
caused a
near one-year hiatus in Regency’s construction. PJ had begun
the yacht on speculation, contracting with Fort Lauderdale designer
Claudette Bonville for a glamorous interior scheme. The plans debuted
at the
2002 Miami boat show and quickly attracted a buyer.
Built to Lloyd’s and MCA standards, the full-displacement
aluminum hull
was designed by Dick Boon’s Vripack Engineering. A true
success story,
the smooth, rounded hull form is a sweet collaboration of
ideas
resulting in a draft of less than seven feet at full load. Armed with a
pair of 1,000-hp 3412 Caterpillars, Regency burns less than 60
gallons
per hour at 14 knots, hits a top speed of 16.5 knots and has a
5,500-nm
range at 11 knots.
Top: An unusual feature of the large wheelhouse is the
center-island navigation station. Bottom: The owner’s suite includes a
separate office. (Click images to enlarge)
In addition to spaciousness and stability, silence was a high
priority for Regency’s owner. After owning five composite boats, he had
some concerns about aluminum hull harmonics – an issue that was addressed with
the installation of a full Soundown acoustical package. As a result,
Regency delivers a low 46 dB in the wheelhouse at cruising speed.
"My concept of the ideal boat has evolved through the years, as
have my desires for how I travel on the water," the owner said. "Regency
offers much more boat for her length than similar, semi-displacement designs
and, along with a more pleasant movement through the seas, provides a
substantial feel underfoot and an interior spaciousness that allows for a
creative layout to suit my needs."
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