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The owner – and co-creator – of Horizon’s first tri-deck, Maximus II, takes his satisfaction in the details.
by Bill Ando
photography by Jim Raycroft
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08/01/2005
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There is no doubt that Horizon Yacht’s first tri-deck, 105-foot
Maximus II,
pleases her owner. After all, Steve Scarpa didn’t just
buy a boat; he influenced more than a few of the design elements.
With only three staterooms on the lower deck, there is plenty of
room for the California king beds in the master suite (top) and VIP (
bottom). Cherry joinery is seen throughout
and finished with a
custom-mixed lacquer. (Click images to enlarge)
His is a vision composed of details: the fluted, three-inch
thick, cherry handrails on the interior staircases; the Ultrasuede overhead,
which contrasts with the solid cherry interior, and is held in place by two-inch
wide strips of maple burl; and the custom-mixed lacquer finish – developed by testing
combinations on sample boards – of 70 percent gloss and 30 percent satin that
Scarpa says, "is not too glossy and looks elegant." He sees these elements
coming together subtly but effectively and, in the process, turning the boat
into a yacht and a home.
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Scarpa’s previous yacht, Maximus, was
Horizon’s first 92-footer. As soon as he took delivery, he contracted for the
105 – and the learning curve began. Maximus became his
classroom as they traveled the West Coast from Alaska to Mexico. He also took
copious mental notes on other boats wherever he found them.
Scarpa had no formal brief that outlined the myriad details
that would
later show up in the 105. "Between [Horizon President] John Lew and
me
it’s a handshake deal," he says.
"It was a pleasure," he recalls of the design process. "They
gave me a free hand and were really helpful, trusting my creativity."
Scarpa even brought Horizon’s project manager James Fwu to
visit Maximus in the Sea of Cortez so he could gain
practical knowledge of the changes he wanted in the new boat. "I have the ideas
and he does the designing," Scarpa says.
He signed the contract in June 2002, and took delivery of
Maximus II in December 2004. He says he could have had his yacht sooner
but getting it right requires patience. After visiting the yard eight times
during the build – for up to four days each trip – to approve final details and
discuss his ideas, he had no surprises when she launched.
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