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Waterfront: Parting the Waters
New Zealand Yachts’ wave-piercer gets a makeover.

New Zealand Yachts’ relationship with Ken Freivokh continues with the redesign of the company’s Spirit Series line of wave-piercer yachts. The new line, called the S Series, incorporates feedback from clients, the crew of the charter yacht Spirit and industry professionals.

The line features a refined and simplified interior, as well as improved performance and functionality. The yacht’s innovative swim platform has undergone technical and operational improvements including the addition of hydraulic screws that angle the deck while launching and retrieving tenders and toys. The builder touts improved hull performance, which led to a seven percent increase in efficiency over the previous design. The addition of small winglets on the wave-piercing bows improved ride control and reduced pitching.


Contact New Zealand Yachts at +64 9 430 3148. www.newzealandyachts.com

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