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Super Trimaran to Sail the Southern Sea.
06/01/2005
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In early March, after 12 months in design and two years under
construction, the much-anticipated 61-meter trimaran splashed at Tasmania’s
North West Bay Ships. It marks the shipyard’s successful transition from
commercial to private megayacht construction.
Desiring a vessel both unique and exceptionally stable, an
experienced yachtsman pioneered this project. He contracted with NWBS after
seatrialing the shipyard’s 55-meter fast ferry trimaran. He then retained Sam
Sorgiovanni for the interior and exterior styling.
The yacht’s 50-foot beam provides stability while the slender hull
forms, powered by twin 2,100-hp Caterpillar 3512BTA diesels, are projected to
move her along at approximately 20 knots. The interior volume is predictably
massive, featuring high ceilings, a main-deck master suite and five guest staterooms on the upper deck.
The Southern Ocean, south of Tasmania, will provide a proving
test ground for the yacht’s seakeeping abilities during sea trials.
Contact North West Bay Ships at 61 3 6267 0101.
www.nwbs.com.au
 Waterfront: Two If By Sea
New & Notable: Best of the West
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