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Botin 56 Black Pearl: Custom offshore 56-footer

  • Toby Hodges
  • February 10, 2021

The latest Black Pearl will be a new custom Botin 56, a 56-footer that should push the boundaries of offshore performance to the limits

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Stefan Jentzsch enjoyed a stunning run of racing successes with his 2014 Carkeek 47 Black Pearl , including the 1st sub-50ft yacht in the 2017 Caribbean 600 , a class win in the challenging 2019 Rolex Middle Sea Race and an impressive overall victory in the 2017 Cape to Rio. Now, he’s shortly to take delivery of a new Botin 56. 

For his latest build Jentzsch turned to Botin Partners for a custom 56-footer that would push the boundaries of offshore performance to the limits. The outcome is the result of a close collaboration between Jentzsch, his long-standing race team, Botin, Doyle Sails, Valencia-based King Marine and Carbo-Link.

The Botin 56  is a one-off, which has been optimised as a pure offshore racer, with a small coachroof for protection and an otherwise flush deck. The deck-stepped mast is one of a number of measures that ensure as much water as possible stays outside of the boat.

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Doyle’s Structured Luff sails were integrated as part of the project from the outset. Given the extent to which these reduce compression loads in the rig, making this decision at an early stage had an impact on structural engineering calculations. The smaller halyard loads also facilitate easier sail handling and manoeuvres.

The new Black Pearl will clearly be a boat to look out for. Her programme for this winter includes the RORC Transatlantic and Caribbean 600 races in January and February, after which she will return to Europe for the 2021 season.

If she manages to find the same success as her predecessor the Carkeek 47, and the signs are positive that she might, she should prove a mighty force on the offshore circuit.

Specifications: 

LOA: 17.10m / 56ft 1in Beam: 4.70m / 15ft 5in Draught: 4.00m / 13ft 1in Displacement: 8,800kg / 19,400lb Builder: www.botinpartners.com

Bluewater 56

Proven Frers design, built by the same yard that builds Outbound Yachts

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The Bluewater 56 may look familiar to you, as it is the same proven Frers design that was originally developed for Hylas, of which 27 boats were built. Bluewater Yachts acquired the tooling and are now building them at the same yard that builds Outbound Yachts. In fact, hull #1 debuted as an Outbound 56 in the 2019 Annapolis Sailboat Show, and in December of 2020 hull #2 was commissioned which is now called the Bluewater 56.

The Bluewater 56 features a proper offshore bow entry and hull shape which deliver swiftness, power and stability, while maximizing space down below. There is more than ample room for a luxurious owner’s suite aft, beautifully finished in hand-chosen woods. Offshore comfort is further enhanced by the way the hulls are built, the Twaron aramid fiber yields “bullet-proof” strength for added safety.

Experienced sailors will appreciate this well behaved and easily driven yacht, not just for her speed but for the safety that comes with performance and control. This also reduces fatigue on offshore passages and ensure a well rested crew. Anyone who steps aboard the Bluewater 56 will also appreciate the high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into building the boat, combined with the well thought out and spacious design ensures that time aboard is time well spent.

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HULL AND DECK CONSTRUCTION

  • Twaron hull, a carbon aramid fiber with alternating FRP glass lay-up hand laid with no core and using vinylester resins and Isophthalic Gel-coat
  • Three coats of bottom paint
  • Watertight collision bulkhead forward of forward cabin
  • Watertight Stern sections across aft lazarettes and stern locker
  • Divided Anchor Locker with separate locker for fenders and dock lines
  • Large Aft Stern lazarettes, port and starboard with dual Bailey latches for watertight seal
  • Stern Garage with dedicated Rule Auto bilge pump with manual over ride in cockpit
  • Very large step down sail locker with deck hatch access. 5’ deep and 4’ long
  • Solid Lead Keel with solid 40mm stainless steel keel bolts with transverse mounted 13mm backing plates
  • Partially skegged rudder for optimal performance, strength and protection
  • Bottom of rudder plane in each model above the keel plane for grounding safety
  • Solid GRP fiberglass in all areas of deck for deck fittings and stress area
  • Molded contrasting nonskid available in two in linen beige or whisper gray
  • Solid stainless stern head fitting with split bow roller with stowage for 55lb Delta and 55lb Rocna or Spade anchor
  • Solid Stainless striker plates for bow protection
  • Salt-water washdown pump for anchor washdown
  • Two pair of stainless steel 12” bow cleats, pair of 12” midship cleats and one pair of 12” stern cleats
  • 32” high stanchions 1” in diameter with double lifelines
  • Side Boarding ladder with port and starboard side mounting brackets
  • Mainship 316 stainless overhead hatches and ports throughout
  • Winch Inventory: Primary Winches: Antal XT66’s (2ea) Secondary Winches: Antal XT52 ‘s (2ea) Mainsheet Winch: Antal XT48 (1ea) Cockpit Winch: Antal XT48 (1ea) Halyard Winches: Antal XT48’s (2ea)
  • Harken Stand up Staysail Blocks
  • Teak Handrails on foredeck coach roof and aft coach roof
  • Stainless steel companionway handrails
  • Stainless coach roof handrails
  • Hollywood pedestal with chart plotter and instruments
  • Ritchie 5” Compass
  • Solid Teak varnished cockpit table
  • Solid stainless Cowl Vents, 4 Total. One pair forward and one pair aft
  • Stainless protective stern plate
  • Yanmar 4JH150 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine with cockpit controls and complete alarm system
  • Morse single lever control system to protect against high RPM gear shifting
  • Dual Racor fuel filtration system allowing independent filter and bypass system
  • In line fuel pump allowing engine bypass for filtration and eliminates the need for future engine bleeding in the case of a dry fuel tank
  • Oil change pump built in as standard
  • All wire is tinned, no copper wiring except some electronics
  • All thru hull fittings are solid bronze and all bonded
  • Six AGM 8D House batteries, 1,350 amp/hr total, All batteries boxed and secured
  • AGM Engine starting battery, 210 amp
  • All batteries are isolated with a built in reverse isolation switch
  • Primary High Output 130A Alternator dedicated to house bank
  • Dedicated 60A Alternator for Engine Battery
  • Fire retardant engine room sound insulation
  • All batteries self-contained, strapped and secured
  • Shore power connection; 50/amp 125/250V
  • Mastervolt 100 amp built in battery charger
  • Navigation lights: running lights masthead anchor; tricolor steaming light and foredeck light
  • Raymarine depth sounder, speed log and wind speed indicator
  • Three independent bilges pump systems
  • Solid Drive steering system in lieu of chain and cable design
  • Freshwater hot and cold shower on stern platform
  • Stainless stern swim ladder
  • Inner Forestay Chain plate for optional inner forestay

INTERIOR FEATURES

  • Cherry interior is standard (European Oak or Maple interiors are optional)
  • Solid teak soles laid on sub flooring with epoxy urethane coating and 7 layers of varnish
  • Cherry doors and trim
  • Finely finished cabinetry with a choice of solid or louvered finish
  • Solid cherry handrails throughout the interior for easy movement offshore
  • Abundant overhead hatches and ports for excellent ventilation
  • Epoxy sealed end grains and subflooring
  • All cabin sole pieces are positive locking for offshore passage making
  • All cabinets are finished throughout including complete interiors
  • All overhead headliner is easily removed
  • 275 Gallons of Total Fuel Tankage in four independent tanks
  • 280 Gallons of Total Water Tankage in four independent tanks
  • Options available to increase and/or change balance of total and type of tankage
  • All tanks have easy access for inspection with dipsticks, threaded inspection port and larger inspection
  • Port for interior inspection and cleaning
  • Two independent Shurflow freshwater pump systems
  • Third manual freshwater pump, foot activated for freshwater accessed in the galley
  • All tankage for water and fuel is 316L stainless steel for best corrosion resistance
  • Two independent holding tanks, one dedicated to each head
  • 20 gallon hot water heater heated via engine driven system or AC supply
  • All through hull fittings are bronze with seacocks or valves and bonded
  • Galley is over 10.5’ in length with a walk through to the aft cabin offering total safety with room to brace on either tack while offshore
  • Ample cabinets, storage lockers and drawers including full length pantry for cutlery, cookware, and food storage
  • Slide out trash container with positive locking door
  • Force 10 three burner stove with propane monitor and 2 propane sensors
  • 12v Freezer/Refrigeration with thermostatic controls and temperature gauges
  • Both boxes have electric pumps for keeping drained
  • Freezer/refrigeration boxes are both top and front loading
  • Counter top recesses over stove allowing for stainless steel backsplash and increased counter space when in place
  • Manual foot pumps for fresh water

NAVIGATION STATION

  • Full L shaped nav station with two desk areas and adjustable swivel chair
  • Dedicated computer desk with slide out computer shelf
  • Split instrument panel for access to wiring harness and connections
  • All instruments and systems well labeled inside and out and traced numerically
  • Queen size Aft Berth set centerline with split mattress and accompanying starboard side settee
  • Port and Starboard side hanging lockers with optional removable shelves
  • Full length deep hanging locker centerline
  • Portside vanity with fold up mirror and drawer with three separate cabinets
  • Cabinet or drawers available under owners berth
  • Separate owners shower stall
  • Large dedicated linen closet also used for washer/dryer location
  • 42 gallon dedicated holding tank with dual “Y” valve systems for direct overboard, deck pump
  • Out and direct pump out of holding tank overboard
  • Solid Cherry dinette with removable leaf for smaller table size. Dinette drops down easily to create a full double berth
  • Full length starboard settee pulls out an additional 9” for a wide sea berth
  • All tankage in main salon is located below the sole allowing extensive storage under seating areas and behind the dinette and settee
  • Double walk through passageway offering optimal ventilation and movement throughout the interior
  • Two folding stools become footrests or cocktail tables
  • Maximum Headroom just under 7’

FORWARD CABIN

  • Centerline Berth with Lifting Top
  • Split cabinet doors or Two rows of drawers underneath berth with two separate isolated storage bins
  • Starboard and portside hanging lockers with removable shelves
  • Cabinets above the berth for added storage

FORWARD HEAD

  • Separate enclosed shower stall
  • 39 gallon dedicated holding tank with dual “Y” valve systems for direct over board, deck pump

PORTSIDE CABIN

Portside cabin can be configured to be a private double stateroom, or crew’s quarters with an upper and lower berth. There is also the option of redesigning the cabin to be a storage/utility room with a stainless steel workbench and washer/dryer if desired.

SAILING HARDWARE

  • Selden anodized aluminum mast with triple spreader rig
  • Stainless wiring standing rigging with Sta-lock Mechanical fittings. No swage fittings at deck
  • Forward and aft lowers for rig stability with individual chain plates
  • Discontinuous rigging for optimal strength and increased hardware
  • Furlex Roller Furling Forestay
  • Doyle sails including Mainsail and 135% genoa
  • Primary and secondary Main Halyard
  • Primary and secondary Genoa Halyard
  • Halyard Bales on forward dorades

GROUND TACKLE

  • RC12 Maxwell Nilsson windlass with chain feed and stainless steel plate for chain protection with bow controls and remoter cockpit windlass controls
  • Primary anchor, 88lb galvanized Rocna 40
  • Secondary anchor, 55lb galvanized Delta
  • Primary anchor and tackle: 300’ system 40-3/8” galvanized Hi tensile chain
  • Secondary anchor and tackle: 50’ system 40-3/8” Hi tensile chain and 300’ of 5/8” anchor rode
  • Four dock lines, 2 x 35’ x 5/8” premium braid, 2 x 40’ x 5/8” premium braid

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Outbound 56, BAREFOOT

Han Sheng Yachts, Outbound 56 Built 2019; commissioned 2020 / €1,200,000, + VAT

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Broker’s Comments

Outbound 56 BAREFOOT – otherwise known as a highly customised Hylas 56, is a powerful and capable German Frers design built by Han Sheng Yachts, with sparkling sailing and a superb layout for long distance cruising. Of recent build, she was completed in the last quarter of 2019 and commissioned in 2020.

After taking delivery of the yacht, this owner decided to make many upgrades and improvements and so a work list was drawn up and this work was carried out in 2021 – 22 by Nautor’s Swan Global Service in Badalona on the mainland of Spain. They were selected because of their capability working on high quality yachts like Nautor’s Swan.

There is a full refit report available on request.

Outbound 56 BAREFOOT is virtually a new yacht with the advantage that she has had many new boat niggles sorted post-delivery. Her owner cruised her 3 months in the Bahamas during the early days of Covid, and then a just few weeks in the Mediterranean during the summers 2020-2022 and spring of 2023. Her engine and gen set hours are very low. She has been professionally managed and is on a strict preventative maintenance schedule. BAREFOOT is now ready to cruise, extensively, with a very high level of specification. She is also a fast sailing yacht and fantastic looking.

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We are a family of four with two very young children. We were looking for the highest quality centre-cockpit bluewater sailing yacht we could find in the 55–60-foot size range. Our criteria were uncompromising quality of construction and safety at sea; sea kindliness for comfort offshore; followed by a ‘superyacht’ calibre interior.

Our Outbound 56 is really an upgraded, customized Hylas 56. The Hylas 56 mould was sold back to the original builder-owner (Jachney family) and moved to Han Shang in a partnership with Outbound Yachts, who have been building at Han Sheng for decades.

After searching extensively for a recent second-hand yacht, we concluded that we would need to build to achieve the quality we desired. Outbound, almost uniquely amongst the few remaining blue water yacht builders, allowed us to extensively customize the yacht to our liking. Secondly, we found that the Hylas 56 simply sailed circles around her principal competitors, while having the most sea kindly motion in her class. Our conclusion, after years of searching and sailing on every competitor yacht, was that the product is superior, despite not being well known in Europe.

Building the yacht with Outbound at Han Sheng surpassed our expectations. The yard has huge experience in building high quality blue water yachts (Passport, Outbound). Over the last 30-years, Han Sheng developed traditional boat building crafts that are being lost in the West. Highlights include the bulletproof (literally), hand-laid fiberglass & Kevlar hull, exquisite joinery work, and excellent electrical and mechanical installations. The yard is also extremely flexible and accommodating. We were able to modify the interior spaces extensively to maximise space and comfort with the heads being a prime example. The materials available were also first rate. My wife specified custom mosaic tile flooring in the heads, and it was carried out to perfection. Nigel Leamon, who spent 25-years at Oyster, was our project manager and closely oversaw the build, traveling nearly monthly to the yard.

Hylas 56 BAREFOOT was built for a world cruise, and spec’d accordingly. The yacht was designed to be off grid for more than a month at a time in remote places. Redundancy, simplicity, and ease of maintenance were important as we anticipated repairs in remote parts of the world. Most components were over-spec’d. For example, the windlass is a Maxwell 3500. We spec’d maximum tankage with nearly 1,250 litres of fuel and 900 litres of water. Onboard power was also a focus, and we wanted to be able to go long periods without running the generator. We spec’d a large, deep discharge carbon-foam AGM battery bank, extensive solar capacity, over-spec’d inverter/chargers, and installed a commercial shipping generator. We can cook on electricity or gas. We spec’d the same DC watermaker (Spectra Cape Horn 330) that long-distance solo sailors use. The deck is Flexi-Teek for ease of maintenance and environmental friendliness. We also incorporated other unique details like glassed in chain plates aft designed to hold a Jordan-series drogue. You can pick the yacht up with just one of them.

The sail plan is a classic cutter for maximum flexibility. We also had a custom carbon bowsprit built with a Bamar electric furler that controls a North Sails top-down furling MPS / Code Sail. Everything is controlled from the re-designed, custom helm station.

We have loved everything about BAREFOOT. Sailing her single-handed is a breeze, and she sails beautifully. She is always comfortable; she never slams in a seaway. She is the star of every anchorage. Life aboard is luxurious and unfailingly a pleasure.

In the years before COVID-19, I anticipated either winding down my businesses or being able to reduce my work hours materially so that we could take 2-3 years as a family to cruise the world. During and post-COVID-19 my businesses expanded considerably, and I found myself unable to take time off as I had envisioned. We made the decision to upgrade to a larger crewed sailing yacht so that I can still manage my businesses but spend the rest of the time with the family rather than navigating, engineering, cleaning, and cooking. The alternative would be to wait another 5-years, but then we might miss the window with our children. We elected to continue with our extensive sailing plans, but in a different format with help.

Building BAREFOOT was a labour of love for us and we would like to request a right of first refusal if/when the new owner sells her.

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  • Builder: Han Sheng Yachts
  • Model: Outbound 56
  • Yacht Name: BAREFOOT
  • Hull Designer: Outbound Yachts
  • Year Built: 2019; commissioned 2020
  • LOA: 56’ / 17.07m
  • Beam: 15’10” / 4.83m
  • Min Draft / Max Draft: 7’7” / 2.31m
  • Displacement: 22,770kg / 50,200lb
  • Berths: 8 berths in 3 cabin(s) / 2 head/WC(s)
  • Engine Count: 1 Yanmar 4JH110 (110hp) Diesel
  • Country: Palma de Mallorca, Spain
  • Asking Price: €1,200,000, + VAT

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Hull is laid up with Twaran, a carbon aramid fiber with alternating FRP glass.  NO CORE with vinylester resins and lsophthalic gel coat.

Two epoxy barrier coats below the waterline for optimal protection.

Two coats of Micron CSC Bottom Paint.

Watertight collision bulkhead forward of forward cabin with independent overboard drainage.

Watertight Stern sections across aft lazarettes and stern locker.

Divided Anchor Locker with separate locker for fenders and docklines.

Large Aft Stern lazarettes, port and starboard with dual Bailey latches for watertight seal.

Stem Garage with dedicated Rule Auto bilge pump with manual over ride in cockpit.

Very Large Step Down Sail Locker with deck hatch access, 5' deep and over 4' long.

Solid Lead Keel with solid 35mm stainless steel keel bolts with transverse mounted 8mm backing plates.

Fully Skegged Rudder for optimal performance, strength and protection.

Bottom of rudder plane in each model above the keel plane for grounding safety.

Solid GRP fiberglass in all areas of deck for deck fittings and stress areas.

Molded contrasting non Skid available in two colors - Linen Beige or Whisper Grey.

Solid stainless steel head fitting with split bow roller with stowage for 55 lb Delta and 55 lb Rocna or Spade anchor.

Solid Stainless striker plates for bow protection.

Salt-water washdown pump for anchor washdown.

Two pair of stainless steel 12" bow cleats, one pair of 12" midship cleats and one pair of 12" stern cleats.

32" high stanchions, 1" in diameter with double lifelines.

Side Boarding ladder with port and starboard side mounting brackets.

Manship 316 stainless overhead hatches and ports throughout.

Winch inventory

Primary Winches           Antal CST 66's

Secondary Winches       Antal CST 54's

Mainsheet Winches        Antal CST 48

Cockpit Winches            Antal CST 48

Halyard Winches           Antal CST 48's

Harken Stand up Staysail Blocks.

Teak Handrails on foredeck coach roof and aft coach roof.

Stainless steel companionway handrails.

Stainless Coachroof handrails.

Whitlock "Hollywood" Pedestal that accomodates Raymarine E120 MFD and four 4" x 4" instruments.

Ritchie 5" Compass

Solid Teak varnished cockpit table with teak drink holders

Four solid stainless Cowl Vents.  One pair forward and one pair aft.

Stainless protective stern plate.

Freshwater hot and cold shower on stern platform.

Fold down stainless stem ladder.

Chainplate for optional inner forestay

Ground Tackle

WC 2200 Maxwell Nilsson Windlass with chain feed and stainless steel plate for chain protection. Bow controls AND remote cockpit windlass controls.

Primary Anchor and tackle: 250' System 40 3/8"Galvanized Hi tensile chain.

Secondary Anchor and tackle: 50' System 40 3/8" Hi tensile chain and 300' of 5/8" anchor rode with 55 lb Rocna

Four New England Rope Premium Braid Docklines: 2 x 35' x 5/8" and 2 x 40' x 5/8' premium braid.

Mechanical & Electrical

Yanmar BY150hp 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine with cockpit controls and complete alarm system.

Morse single lever control system to protect against high RPM gear shifting.

Dual Racor fuel filtration system allowing independent filter and bypass system.

Walborough in line fuel pump allowing engine bypass for filtration and eliminates the need for engine bleeding in the case of loss of fuel supply.

Two-way oil change pump plumbed diredtly to primary engine, genset, and transmission.

Wire is fully tinned and ABYC and CE compliant.

All thru hull fittings are solid bronze and all bonded .

Four AGM 8D House batteries, 840 amp/hr total, All batteries boxed and secured .

Two 8D House Batteries for Windlass and Bow Thruster (if equipped). 675 amp/hr total.

AGM 4D Engine starting battery 1x150 amp.

All batteries are isolated with a built in reverse isolation switch.

Primary High Output 130A Mastervolt Alternator dedicated to house bank. .

Dedicated 60A Alternator for Engine Battery. .

Fire retardant engine room sound insulation .

Shore power connection; 50/amp 125/250V.

Protech 50 amp built in battery charger.

Navigation lights; Running lights, Masthead anchor, Tricolor, Steaming light and Foredeck light.

Raymarine Depth sounder, Speed Log and Windspeed indicator.

Two independent bilge pump systems, one Rule system, one Par System. Total of 2500 gallon/hour with float switches.

Mamba Solid Drive sytem in lieu of chain and cable design

Rig & Rigging

Selden Anodized Aluminum Mast with triple V-spreader rig.

Hasselford Standing Rigging with Sta-lock Mechanical fittings. No swage fittings at deck.

Forward and Aft lowers for rig stability with individual chain plates.

Discontinuous Rigging for optimal strength and increased hardware.

Furlex 400 Series Roller Furling Forestay.

Doyle Sails including Mainsail and 135% Genoa with sunbrella cover.

Primary and secondary Main Halyard.

Primary and secondary Genoa Halyard.

Halyard Bales on forward dorades.

Plumbing & Tankage

275 Gallons of Total Water Tankage in four independent tanks.

280 Gallons of Total Fuel Tankage in four independent tanks.

Options available to increase and/or change balance of total and type of tankage.

All tanks have easy access for inspection with dipsticks, threaded inspection port and larger inspection.

Port for interior inspection and cleaning.

Two independent Shurflow self priming freshwater pump systems.

Third manual freshwater pump, foot activated for freshwater accessed in the galley.

All tankage for water and fuel is stainless stee.l

Two independent holding tanks, one dedicated to each head.

10 gallon hot water heater heated via engine driven system or AC supply.

All through hull fittings are bronze with seacocks or valves and bonded.

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This Sporty New 56-Foot Catamaran Has a Plush Cabin That Would Make a Superyacht Jealous

The sleek multihull is the brainchild of two notable italian studios., rachel cormack.

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The 56-foot catamaran , known simply as the CAT56, pairs the comfort and space of a multihull with the sleek and sporty stylings of a superyacht. The exterior exudes a modern elegance for which the two houses are renowned, with clean lines and long windows running from bow to stern. The 23-foot width creates a relatively roomy interior yet ensures the cat is still narrow enough that it can dock comfortably in marinas.

Austin Parker's CAT56 Catamaran

The light and airy living quarters are centered around a salon with an open-plan kitchen and lounge that opens onto an expansive cockpit. The refined finishes throughout are of “superior quality compared to boats in the same segment,” according to the design team. As for accommodation, the yacht features a full-beam owner’s suite with a walk-in closet and a desk, along with two en suite guest cabins, and a crew cabin.

The exterior decks are not short on style, either. The cockpit is furnished with elegant pieces and offers direct access to the sea, while the flybridge is home to a wet bar, sunbathing area, and helm station. The CAT56 is the first Austin Parker design conceived under Nalcaci and marks an important milestone for the yard.

“Nalcaci will not only make new financial resources available but, thanks to his solid industrial experience, will guarantee the production of the new catamaran and the boats currently in the range with state-of-the-art technologies,” Fulvio De Simoni, CEO of De Simoni Yacht Design, said in a statement.

The CAT56 will enter production in September. It is the first model in a series that Pininfarina and Fulvio De Simoni will develop for Austin Parker over the coming years. Stay tuned.

Click here to see all the photos of the CAT56.

Austin Parker's CAT56 Catamaran

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NORDHAVN 56MS

Nordhavn 56ms.

For the past 15 years, Pacific Asian Enterprises, Inc. (PAE) has devoted its efforts toward the development of the Nordhavn line of offshore passagemaking trawlers. Endeavors such as the Around-The-World voyage in a Nordhavn 40 and the Nordhavn Atlantic Rally, combined with innovative design ideas have set PAE atop this growing industry. However the roots of the successful bluewater poweryacht franchise actually lie under an impressive sailing legacy that saw the construction of over 250 cruising sailboats. PAE’s Mason line was first introduced in 1979 and models ranged from 34 to 64 feet.

PAE’s interest in sail has been rekindled with their innovative design: a motorsailer that will have true Nordhavn capabilities with transoceanic range under power alone and modest sailing performance in offshore conditions.

Originally designed at 50 feet, market feedback and continued development propelled it into a rugged 56-footer that displaces 95,000 lbs. and carries 800 gallons of fuel. Powered by the proven Lugger 1066 T diesel engine, a top cruising speed of 9 knots will be possible. The rugged Lugger drives a 36-inch four-bladed controllable pitch Hundested propeller and offers unparalleled flexibility of operation. When conditions dictate, the propeller can be fully feathered to enhance sailing performance. Alternatively, the engine can be run at a very low rpm and high propeller pitch combined with the drive and stabilizing force of the sails, which together will provide an astounding level of comfort, economy and capability.

This motorsailer provides a trawler-style aft deck with a sailing cockpit and steering station forward of the saloon/wheelhouse. Access to the forward sailing cockpit is via wide side decks on the port and starboard side of the saloon/wheelhouse. Powered main and headsail furlers along with power winches will make sail handling a manageable affair for short-handed crews. A 10-foot RIB can be accommodated athwartships atop the saloon/wheelhouse roof and a power winch is standard for launching.

Surrounded by rugged half-inch tempered glass windows, the saloon/wheelhouse offers unrestricted 360-degree views providing an ideal steering navigation station for the captain. The cushy wraparound settee to starboard provides a comfortable dining area and two reclining chairs to port are perfect for guests to lounge and take in the scenery.

Going below via a gentle stairway, a large, well-ventilated and lighted galley offers abundant countertop space and cabinet storage as well as refrigerator and freezer space. Luxurious master and guest staterooms are separated by the galley and the full stand-up engine room. Additionally, space is provided for a washer/dryer and tool and spare parts storage.

The motorsailer features the world class fit and finish Nordhavns are known for and includes superb electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems that are a result of PAE’s vast offshore experience.

Typical of the Nordhavn line, the motorsailer includes the finest equipment and interior styling.

N56MS Quick Specs

Running/exterior gallery, interior gallery, specifications, standard specs.

Hull lamination schedule per construction plan Vinylester resin used in first laminations All exterior gelcoat to be White Ferro Ultrashield on superstructure and Arocoat brand on hull and non-skid

Deck lamination schedule per construction plan

Core: Cabin side (vertical surfaces): Foam Klegecell R75 or equivalent cross-linked foam Hull: NO CORING solid series of alternating layers of mat + woven roving. Reinforcements where necessary per construction plan Cabin top and deck (horizontal surfaces): E.G.B. 9-12 lbs. (3.4 kg-4.5 kg) per sq ft Baltek

Deck/hull joint: Between deck and hull flange: 3M 5200 Inside of joint: Two (2) layers M & W.R. Mechanical fastening: 1/4″ (6.35 mm) x 20unc stainless steel thru bolt on 6″ (15.2 cm) centers where accessible. In areas that cannot be accessed self-tapping machine screws used

Longitudinal Stringers Hull: port and starboard, engine beds and floor stringers – topside stringers – longitudinal with vertical web frames as necessary Deck: per design

Ballast: Encapsulated lead approx. 17,500 lbs (7.95 metric tons)

Gelcoat colors (standard boat): Hull: Arocoat #340 gray Deck: Ferro White Ultrashield Non-skid: Arocoat – light gray – to match CCP color chart #A139 Boot-top: Arocoat #348 dark blue

Anti-Fouling Paint: Color Red, Blue or Black

LUGGER L1066T 165 Horsepower @ 2400 RPM TWIN DISC #MG-5050 SC 3.00 to 1.00 Transmission One (1) x 24 volt 175 amp Leese Neville large case alternator to charge house batteries. One (1) x 24 volt 40 amp small case alternator to charge starting batteries SAE “A” hydraulic pump drive, gear driven on timing cover Engine instrument panel: deluxe with instrumentation for oil pressure, water temperature, voltage, revolutions, hour meter, with alarms at wheel house and panel in cockpit Engine control levers Morse model #31001-001 Twin S in wheel house Edson “Classic” series steering pedestal in cockpit with dual lever engine controls and 36″ (91 cm) stainless steel destroyer wheel and pedestal guard Control cables to be #NW A5805, Glendenning Cable Co.

Propeller and Propeller shaft: Hundested Model #VP 4 FR-ELC per Quotation No. P04-12 dated 5-17-04 4-Blade left hand CPP, 36″ (91 cm) diameter Stainless shaft 2.95″ (7.5 cm) diameter Vibracon #SM16 CS chocks x four (4) Input flange

Stern tube: FRP Bearings: rubber cutlass type at aft and forward ends or stern tube. Stuffing box to be cooled with diverted raw water from engine. Intermediate pillow block bearing between coupling and stuffing box Stuffing Box: bronze with cooling from diverted raw water

Fuel filters: One (1) Duplex 75-900MAX – Racor #75-900MAX plus engine mounted filter

Wet Exhaust: 5″ (12.7 cm) diameter Gas/water separated Trident Series 202X Hi Temp Silicon exhaust hose Soundown “Water Drop” separator system Model No. ED19X32G Dry riser from engine to muffler to be lagged with custom made heat insulating blanket

Engine cooling system to be filled with suitable mixture of coolant/antifreeze to insure coolant does not freeze for winter shipment Raw water intake to be Groco #ARG-2000-S

Engine room floors: white – FRP with non-skid – no wood structure used within engine room

Engine room finish: painted white and insulated with 2″ (5.08 cm) thick leaded foam + 1″ (2.54 cm) 3M Thinsulate. All exposed insulated surfaces to be lined with perforated white aluminum sheets. Engine room door to be PCM weather tight, sound insulated aluminum with viewing port and teak overlay on passageway side of door. Double dog set

Engine room blower: Dayton 110 volt #2C647 x one (1)

Side Power bow thruster 15 hp 24 volt 12″ (30.5 cm) tunnel #SM240TCI controls in wheelhouse only Thruster power supplied by separate battery bank

A.C. Generator 12 kW Northern Lights #M843NW3 with sound enclosure Installed in lazarette Electrical panel to accommodate AC ship’s power Wet exhaust with Gen-Sep system Racor 500MA fuel filter

Air conditioning system by Cruisair -Three (3) self-contained units and one (1) remote compressor with two (2) air handlers for a total of 53,000 BTU (per recommended spec by Cruisair) Provide AC soffits in salon, staterooms and galley area

Water tank: Number and capacity: Three (3) baffled tanks totaling 250 gallons (946.4 Liters) FRP construction with Vinylester resin and FDA approved gelcoat, per plan Inspection plates: appropriately positioned for access Each tank air tested: 4 lbs (1.81 kg) per sq. inch Wema water tank gauges System built per PAE design Water tank laid up with FDA approved gel coat

Fuel tank: Number and capacity: Three (3) main tanks totaling 800 gallons (3028.3 Liters) with one centerline aluminum “Supply Reservoir” at 12 gallons (45 Liters) which will gravity feed from the two (2) main wing tanks and one (1) aft tank FRP construction with Vinylester resin per plan Inspection plates appropriately positioned for interior access by average size man. Each internal baffle with a removable panel to allow access to entire interior of both fuel tanks Fuel system to include an aluminum supply reservoir, which feeds by gravity from three (3) fuel tanks. Top part of supply reservoir to hold approximately two (2) gallons (7.6 Liters) and fitted with a sight gauge with a one (1) gallon (3.8 Liters) range and 10th gallon (.4 Liter) marks for fuel consumption checks (supply lines are turned off and fuel is consumed from reservoir). Bottom part of reservoir to be approximately ten (10) gallons (37.8 Liters) fitted with a drain off at the bottom of the reservoir for water purging and with a water sensor – illuminating a light in wheelhouse if excessive water is present. Reservoir fitted with three (3) draw spigots for main, generator, and spare – mounted at lower level of reservoir but above water sensing probe. All returns from main, and generator plumbed into reservoir Sight gauges on all three tanks Each tank to be air tested to 4 lbs (1.81 kg) per sq. inch Provide baffles on 24″ (61 cm) centers A transfer manifold and Walbro (FRB 16-2) fuel pump with timer switch and Racor 900MA fuel filter which can transfer fuel from one tank to another and scrub fuel while transferring. Transfer is also used to fill top part of supply reservoir for consumption testing when main fuel tank level drops below the level of the testing part of the reservoir System to be built per PAE design

Fuel pipe and hose: Supply lines from tanks to supply reservoir are 3/4″ (1.9 cm) I.D. with Aeroquip brand fuel hose and swaged fittings Fuel line from supply reservoir to main engine filter is 1/2″ (1.27 cm) I.D. with Aeroquip brand fuel hose and swaged fittings Fuel lines from supply reservoir to optional generator to be 1/2″ (1.27 cm) I.D. with Aeroquip brand fuel hose and swaged fittings Vent lines to be USCG fuel certified, reinforced hose 3/4″ (1.9 cm) I.D. Fuel fill hose to be Trident #A2 type, 2″ (5.08 cm) I.D. US Coast Guard approved

Water hoses: Hot water: 3/4″ (1.9 cm) supply 1/2″ (1.27 cm) diameter distribution. Shurflo brand “Shurpex semi rigid tubing or equivalent with all Shurpex red fittings per system drawing Cold water: 3/4″ (1.9 cm) supply 1/2″ (1.27 cm) diameter distribution Shurflo brand “Shurpex semi rigid tubing or equivalent with all Shurpex blue fittings per system drawing Sea water hoses: Trident reinforced rubber certified for marine use and provided with double stainless steel clamps below the water line

Water heater: Seaward # S1150 or Attwood 11 gallon (41.6 Liters) for 220 volt and heat exchanger operation

Thru Hulls: bronze body, stainless steel balls and Teflon seats Grounding wire: #6 gauge green wire run to 1/8″ x 3/4″ (3.2 mm x 19 mm) copper strap that runs down both sides of hull Each thru hull to have a clearly visible tag indicating its function

Fresh water pressure pump: One (1) Jabsco Sensor Max VSD #31765-0094

Plumbing fixtures: Head sinks: HCG #3371 like N64 Galley sink: Large double stainless steel sink Head faucets: Grohe model #33170 000 chrome Galley faucets: Grohe model #33939 1B0 chrome with black Shower fixtures: Grohe chrome #28.175 handle #28.631 soap tray #28.620 24″ (61cm) shower bar #28.151 non-metallic hose #34.436 mixer

Bilge pumps: per PAE design Electric: Par #34600-10 24 volt electric diaphragm pump with Ultra Junior auto float switch #UPS-02 24 volt Manual: Edson model #638AL operable from main salon High water bilge pump Rule 3700 gallons (14,006 Liters) per hour #16A – mounted in bilge above normal bilge water height including Ultra Sr. pump switch #UPS-01 24 volt and Ultra bilge alarm #A-201-S Surface mount panel

Toilets: Tecma “Silence Plus Short” fresh water flush only with 3/4″ (1.9 cm) fresh water supply Head fitted with a Par #45510-1000 Y valve allowing sewage to be pumped overboard or into holding tank Holding tank: FRP Holding tank pump: Sealand T-24, 24 volt plus Whale/Henderson #BP0527 hand operated diaphragm pumps to be installed in-line with each other per PAE design Holding tank fitted with a deck pump out Sealand Tank Watch 4 monitoring system All holding tank and toilet hoses to be Trident #102

All hoses throughout boat to be Trident brand with CE approval – where practical

LPG system Two (2) Worthington #D200145WCI 20 lb. (9.07 kg) LPG bottles in port side transom locker Xantex control panel and detection system S-2A and MS-2 sniffer / 24-12 volt converter (CVN 24-12) Two-stage regulator #12301411 Trident ‘Pig Tail’ hoses x two (2) #1014140120 All necessary pipe fittings and adapters

Showers to drain with 24 volt sump pumps: Whale “Gulper 220” #BP1554 24 volt DC 2.5 amp x two (2) 30 minute timer switch x two (2)

Electrical panel set consisting of the following: Electrical panel x one (1) Parallel switch for emergency engine/house battery paralleling x one (1) Engine battery shut off switch and panel

Shore power inlets & AC system per PAE design Marinco #6373EL stainless steel 50 amp 3 pole 4 wire 120/240 volt AC 60 Hz x two (2) Marinco #303SSEL stainless steel 30 amp 2 pole 3 wire 120 volt AC 60 Hz Olsun isolation transformer SGS 12 YY-0-15 Olsun balancing transformer SGS 7.5 HD-2-316 SS All galley, head, engine room and weather deck outlets GFCI type

Battery and 24 volt DC System per PAE design Six (6) x 255+ AH (8D) Lifeline batteries for 24 volt house services (765 amp hours) and two (2) additional 4Ds for 24 volt engine starting. There will be two (2) 8D batteries for operation of the bow thruster which will be in the house system for charging only The engine starting batteries are isolated from the house batteries, preventing inadvertent discharge of the engine starting battery. The main engine has dual alternators: One (1) x 175 amp 24 volt large case for charging house bank and one (1) x 40 amp 24 volt for charging engine batteries. Parallel switches provide for emergency engine starting One (1) “Group 31” Lifeline battery with 20 amp 12 volt charger to be installed in pilot house for any 12 volt needs such as communications and vital navigational equipment. There will be 12 volt section on the DC panel for optional 12 volt breakers Each battery secured with stainless steel tie down rods Starting for generator will be two (2) “Group 31” Lifeline batteries in parallel for 24 volt start

Battery cable: to be “00” for general battery leads with “0000” for starting and bow thruster Positive lead to be red Negative lead to be black

All wiring used throughout boat to be ABYC color coded – all wire supplied by factory to be tinned wire

Conduits for future installations PVC from mast step to pilothouse PVC from lazarette to pilothouse

SSB radio ground plane (optional)

Electrolytic Control: All thru hulls to be bonded together with a #6 green wire and tied into the 24 volt DC ground system All hardware mounted below waterline i.e. stuffing box, stern bearing housing, rudder shoe, rudder frame, rudder stuffing box to be grounded into bonding system Zinc Plates: 2-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (5.08 cm x 14.6 cm) zinc plates tied into the bonding system (3 total)

A.C. Generator: 12 kW Northern Lights #M843NK with sound enclosure Installed in lazarette Electrical panel to accommodate AC ship’s power Wet exhaust with Gen-Sep system

Outback 24 volt Inverter / Charger (# VFX3524) with remote panel

Inverter bypass switch located near inverter for use if inverter should fail

TV/phone inlet Marinco #PH6592TV-SS phone wired to pilothouse and owner’s cabin. TV wired to salon TV locker and owner’s cabin

Kobelt hydraulic / dual station #7085 – 16″ (40.6 cm) cylinder #7086 – 16″ (40.6) tiller arm #7002-AC header tank #7020 safety and by-pas valve #7012 helm pump 10 turns ho-ho x two (2). Cockpit helm pump is chain driven from cockpit pedestal

Hydraulic lines: Copper tubing 5/8″ (1.5 cm) diameter

Steering wheels: 30″ (76 cm) stainless steel destroyer type at wheel house and 36″ (91.4 cm) destroyer type at cockpit pedestal

Emergency tiller: to attach to top of rudder post and stow in lazarette

By-pass valve for emergency tiller steering

Cockpit pedestal to be Edson “Classic” Series with 36″ (91.4 cm) diameter Destroyer type wheel

Rudder Rudder stock: 2-3/4″ (6.985 cm) #316 stainless steel

Rudder backbone plate: 3/8″ (9.5 mm) #304 stainless steel with lightening holes covered with FRP, per design

Bronze rudder carrier shoe: cast bronze per design

Rudder carrier top: FRP with pillow block bearing per design

Rubber cutlass bearing at rudder port opening

Rudder stock stuffing box: bronze

Rudder stock tube: FRP

Interior Finish / Equipment

Per PAE design

Galley Refrigerator: U-Line Origin model # 1175R (black) Freezer: U-Line Origin model #75F (Black) Countertops: Corian with teak fiddles Flooring: Teak and Spruce with satin varnish Cabinetry/paneling – teak with 60% gloss varnish Force Ten #63356 three (3) burner with oven- LPG gimbaled GE microwave oven #PEM31SMSS – non-convection GE Trash compactor – GCG1580LSS Overhead: individual padded Majilite vinyl panels secured in place with 3M industrial Velcro and easily removable for service of deck hardware and wiring Locker interior finish: white Formica Dinette with fixed teak table at aft end of galley

Main Salon / Wheel House Flooring: Teak and Spruce with satin varnish Cabinetry/paneling – teak with 60% gloss varnish Dinette table: teak with high gloss finish and “sunburst” design Furniture: settees as designed with all detail as shown in layout drawing Overhead: individual padded vinyl Majilite panel secured in place with 3M industrial Velcro Locker interior finish: varnished teak with satin finish Cushion fabric to be Ultraleather Teak valance over side and aft windows to be incorporated into air con soffit like N72 Two (2) chairs with locker in between on port side Space for flat screen TV on lift in cabinet located on port side of Salon. (TV and lift not included) Stidd “Slim Line” helm chair Helm station and dash with teak and dark gray laminate finish. Black Majilite covered dash hood.

Master Cabin Flooring: Teak and Spruce with satin varnish Cabinetry/paneling – teak with 60% gloss varnish (high gloss optional) Bulkhead mounted mirror Locker interior finish: white Formica (varnished teak optional, as on N72) Foam mattress with cotton cloth ticking All visible hull surfaces within stateroom (not including locker interiors) – to have horizontal teak staving with satin varnish finish (high gloss optional) Countertops teak veneer with solid teak fiddles Dropped overhead above the head of berth with recessed lighting with book shelves at the sides Overhead: individual padded Majilite vinyl panels secured in place with 3M industrial Velcro Hanging locker interior finish: Aromatic cedar

Heads Flooring: Teak and Spruce with satin varnish Countertop: Corian with teak fiddles Medicine locker with mirrored doors Shower pan – white – gelcoated FRP with non-skid including aluminum and glass bi-fold shower doors. Shower overhead panels to be FRP Overhead: individual padded Majilite vinyl panels secured in place with 3M industrial Velcro Locker interior finish: white Formica Exhaust blower: 24 volt Rule 140 on 30 minute timer Stainless steel towel bars shipped loose Cabinetry/paneling – teak with 60% gloss varnish

Forepeak Painted with white gelcoat Drain to bilge through a PVC pipe installed during hull lamination Shelves at outboard sides for line storage

Guest Cabin Flooring: Teak and Spruce with satin varnish Cabinetry/paneling – teak with 60% gloss varnish Overhead: individual padded vinyl Majilite panels secured in place with industrial Velcro Locker interior finish: white Formica (varnished teak optional, as on N72) Foam mattress with cotton cloth ticking All visible hull surfaces within stateroom (not including locker interiors) – to have horizontal teak staving Countertops teak veneer with solid teak fiddles Hanging locker interior finish: Aromatic cedar

Latches: All locker doors and drawers to have push button style latches

All interior stateroom doors and door hardware to be Mobella like N72 including gasket seals

Lighting: per PAE drawings Main overhead lighting throughout: Cantalupi “Walter” 2001 24 volt DC with wall switches for each designated area as shown on plan Guest cabin reading lights: Cantalupi “Vienna” 24 volt DC chrome x two (2) Engine room lights: AC fluorescent – two (2) 24″ (61 cm) dual bulb (#1616K81) switch at entrance to engine room. Lazarette lights: AC fluorescent – two (2) 24″ (61 cm) dual bulb (#1616K81) with switch in laz at entrance hatch. Additionally – four (4) 24 volt dome lights in engine room and four (4) 24 volt dome lights in lazarette (McMaster Carr) Exterior dome lights: Cantalupi “Tuna” 24 volt DC #CN20901 x two (2) on aft deck Navigation lights: Aqua Signal, LED, 24 volt (#32202-7 Starboard, #32302-7 Port, and #32502-7 Stern) Owners cabin reading lights: Cantalupi “Vienna” 24 volt DC chrome x two (2) Courtesy lights LED Cantalupi “Storm” 24 volt DC as shown on lighting plan Vanity lights: Cantalupi “Tebe” 2000 24 volt DC – Two (2) at owners sink, two (2) at guest sink and two (2) at owner’s stateroom vanity (6 total)

All hand rails shown on drawings to be included

Exterior Deck Hardware

All horizontal surfaces on deck have a diamond pattern non-skid as shown in deck plan. Standard non-skid to be a contrasting color to parameter deck with the following exceptions: Center cockpit to have a Teak grate

Chocks/Cleats for mooring lines: Transom sides: stainless steel with attached cleat – recessed x two (2) Stainless steel hawse holes with vertical horns x two (2). Mounted port and starboard in midship bulwarks Stainless steel cleat 15″ (38 cm) at bow outboard of windlass port and starboard with closed S/S mooring chocks set into bulwarks port and starboard x two (2)

Lower and upper rub rails FRP with a stainless steel cap – rub rails integral to hull

Ports: Oval 16″ x 7″ (40.6 cm x 17.8 cm) stainless steel ports in hull as shown on design with tempered glass – all hull ports to include four dogs and stainless steel deadlights – six (6) in hull plus four (4) in the forward trunk cabin (2 each P&S) and one (1) in cockpit well (11 total)

Stainless steel double bow roller with fore stay chain plate incorporated, to accommodate a 105 lb. (47.6 kg) plow style anchor on starboard roller and the port roller to be designed for a second light anchor or for mooring lines. Roller on starboard side to be slotted for chain and the port roller to be smooth for line – roller to be built per PAE design

Anchor: 105 lb. (47.6 kg) Stainless steel plow style anchor

Chain: 400′ – 3/8″ HT (122 m – 9.5 mm) chain with swivel and shackle

Maxwell chain stopper mounted in front of windlass

Stainless steel rail around foredeck to be 1-1/4″ (3.2 cm) diameter S/S tubing on top and 1″ (2.5 cm) on lower horizontal. Pulpit to be double 1-1/4″ (3.2 cm) diameter S/S tubing with burgee socket

Stainless steel double railing on side decks, as on foredeck, with opening gates port and starboard

Stainless steel rail around aft cockpit to be 1-1/4″ (3.2 cm) diameter

Windlass: Maxwell 24 volt VWC 3500 windlass to be mounted on a molded FRP base Windlass power supplied by separate battery bank consisting of two (2) 8D batteries

Cabin top hatches to be one (1) Lewmar #Ocean 60 and two (2) #Ocean 30. With Ocean Air screens

Side deck/cabin trunk hatches to be Lewmar 44, one (1) each port and starboard with screens (2 total)

Sail / Chain locker hatch to be Lewmar 70 x one (1)

Large lazarette hatch with stainless steel gas shocks for support and two “Orcas” lockable deck latches

Lockers: Port side cockpit locker for LPG bottles and system. Starboard side cockpit locker for storage

Supply Blower for master stateroom x one (1). McMaster-Carr model #19135K85 rated at 122 CFM 120 volt AC. On/Off wall switch for blower start and stop

FRP dorade boxes with Manship stainless steel cowl vents, and stainless cowl vent protectors at aft end of foredeck to service guest cabin and engine room x two (2)

Windshield wipers: Imtra 2-speed with auto park #RC524992 – use #RC529153 parallel arm x four (4), with window wash system

Horn: Kahlenberg #S-0A air horn with all necessary accessories. Including control panel and suitable compressor.

Windows and doors: PCMCustom heavy duty aluminum construction Wheel house and side salon windows to be 1/2″ (1.27 cm) thick tempered glass Sliding window for starboard aft salon with 3/8″ (9.5 cm) glass. Screen and storm plate receptacles on all side salon windows (not including forward curved salon windows) Wheel House doors: PCM aluminum – Dutch – four hinge door with window and double dogs in addition to deadbolt and lockset Salon door: PCM aluminum – Dutch – four hinge door with window and double dogs in addition to deadbolt and lockset Four (4) fixed PCM windows in cabin trunk port and starboard to have 5/8″ (16 mm) thick tempered glass Four (4) forward pilothouse PCMwindows to be fixed. Two (2) corner PCM windows to be curved

Transom door: Aritex stainless steel blind dog set. Opens outboard

Hatch in wheelhouse roof to be one (1) Lewmar #Ocean 60

Winch: Rule #T20SR-24 volt 24 volt DC winch mounted on underside of boom for dinghy launching. To include wired remote control 
Note: Weight of dingy, motor and all equipment not to exceed 350 lbs. (.16 Metric Tons)

One removable “U” shaped 1-1/2″ (3.8 cm) diameter stanchion for swim step and optional swim ladder

Stainless steel ladder into lazarette

Teak flag staff and socket on S/S cockpit rail

Pedestal/Wheel: Cockpit pedestal to be Edson “Classic” Series with 36″ (91 cm) diameter Destroyer type wheel

Stainless steel stem plate 31″ (78.7 cm) located at waterline. Will include S/S tow eye

FRP Antenna arch at aft end of salon roof

Stainless steel ladder with molded FRP steps from aft cockpit deck to salon roof. Opening to have Custom FRP hatch with gas shocks and a single Aritex dog set

Side deck boarding door starboard side only with Aritex blind dog set. Opens outboard with hinge on forward side. (Port side optional)

Varnish teak cap rail around aft cockpit

Winches: Genoa sheeting winches: Lewmar 54HST chrome x two (2) Main sheet winch: Lewmar 54HST chrome x one (1) Main halyard and Genoa halyard will share one (1) Lewmar 48HST mounted on deck forward of cockpit Winch handles: Lewmar #29141111 (10″ ) (25.4 cm) alloy lock-in x three (3)

Genoa and main sheet cleats to be 8″ (20.3 cm) Herroshoff style positioned as shown on drawing

Genoa Control Hardware: Genoa tracks to be 8′ (2.4 m) Lewmar “T” track #2916-6424 Width: 1-1/4″ (3.2 cm) Genoa car to be Lewmar #29043702 size 3 with plunger “T” track end stops to be Lewmar #29172016 x four (4)

Blocks: Main sheet blocks to be Lewmar Synchro #29921051 x three (3) single blocks attached to boom and one (1) Lewmar #29901802 with upstand to be mounted on wheel house roof

Mast and boom to be Forespar “Leisure Furl” in boom hydraulic furling system per Forespar/PAE design

Hydraulic function controlled by Lewmar Commander 400 system

Standing and running rigging by Furling and Rigging Co.

Navtec hydraulic boom vang

Head sail roller furling system to be “Harken” hydraulic

Sails: Full batten main suitable for in boom furling 100% genoa suitable for roller furling system

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The Hylas 56 was designed and built to replace one of the best cruising yachts ever built, the Hylas 54. Replacing a well respected model is always an incredible challenge for builders and designers. To build a boat that would be a little better in many ways but not sacrifice any of the exemplar characteristics that made the Hylas 54 so well loved was nearly an impossible task. However, the combined efforts of Hylas, the Frers design team, as well as Hylas yacht owners managed to create just such a boat.

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Piperita, built in 2000, is a family-owned yacht that has been handed down through the generations from father to son. Lightly used, never chartered, and never having crossed the Atlantic, Piperita has very low hours to the engine and generator. With a specification perfectly equipped for short-handed sailing and effortless onboard handling, Piperita is easy in and out of port. Featuring an electric passerelle, remote windlass control, davits, outboard crane, bow thruster, new domestic batteries, and a great solar setup to name a few, she has a number of unique features that make her an attractive bluewater cruiser.

Below deck, typical of all Oyster’s, Piperita has an abundance of space, both functional and practical to fulfil a multitude of uses. With seven berths in four cabins, the forth converting conveniently to a workshop, Piperita is classically presented in teak, with warming light blue upholstery throughout. A home from home experience with the benefits of being able to change the scenery, Piperita is a great yacht for all uses.

Recently benefitting from out of the water works including underwater hull blasting and re-antifouling, all seacocks and anodes replaced, plus works to the engine, she is in the process of being upgraded.

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Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly gifted himself a $300 million megayacht, dubbed “Launchpad,” ahead of his 40th birthday.

The staggering 387-foot-long vessel was seen floating at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., after arriving at its berth earlier this week, The Sun reported Thursday.

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The multi-layered luxury ship’s sleek exterior was designed by Espen Øino International and boasts a steel hull and an aluminum superstructure, according to SuperYacht Times.

Reportedly ranking as the 45th largest yacht in the world, the interiors are just as aesthetically pleasing and reportedly executed by Zuretti Interior Design company, a France-based company specializing in unique and custom yacht design.

The breathtakingly beautiful floater stands out with a navy blue theme matching an American flag perched proudly on its wood-paneled stern.

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There are several outdoor areas where the social media maven will be able to relax with his family and the indoor levels feature glass paneling allowing for tons of natural light.

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There also appears to be a helipad perfect for whenever the Facebook co-founder wants to travel to his vessel by air.

The Feadship-built yacht, built in 2022, can comfortably fit 24 guests aboard, requires a crew of 48, and is said to cost $30 million a year for upkeep and usage, according to Superyachtfan.com .

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Boatworld insiders have been buzzing with speculation that Zuckerberg is the owner of the newly minted mega-cruise ever since it made its main voyage from the Netherlands last week.

The tech titan was spotted touring the Russian-commissioned megayacht in early March, though the impressive boat didn’t arrive stateside until this week due to sanctions, according to The Sun.

The website reported that Zuckerberg purchased the pricey yacht – along with its own $30 million partner boat — most likely as an early 40th birthday present to himself.

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The boat reportedly traveled to Florida after being granted special permission to be imported just weeks ahead of Zuckerberg’s birthday on May 14.

Zuckerberg’s yacht is just 30 feet shorter than the length of fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos’ 417-foot megayacht Koru, which the Amazon boss snagged for a whopping $500 million.

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The little (electric) engine that could: The Port of San Diego unveils the nation’s first all-electric tug boat

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The nation’s first all-electric tug boat has docked at the Port of San Diego and expects to begin emissions-free operations in about a month.

Operated by Crowley Maritime Corporation , the 82-foot eWolf will escort ships entering and leaving the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal using electric power instead of diesel fuel, helping slash greenhouse gas emissions at the port and its neighbors in Barrio Logan and National City.

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“This is a big deal,” said port chairman Frank Urtasun at a news conference Monday. “This is new technology.”

Capable of speeds of up to 12 knots, the eWolf is powered by a 6.2 megawatt-hour main propulsion battery and two electric drives. The tug has thrust — also known as bollard pull in the parlance of the shipping industry — of 76.8 short tons, which is more powerful than the diesel-powered counterparts at the port.

Constructed in Alabama, the eWolf is equipped with two small generators for emergency use that allow the boat to travel longer distances at a reduced speed.

“Like an electric car, you step on the gas and it jumps,” said Paul Manzi, vice president of Crowley Shipping, based in Jacksonville, Fla. “All of the attributes that you have with an electric motor operation in a car or in an electric truck, you see here in the (eWolf) at massive scale. And it’s extremely quiet so when it pulls away from the dock you literally won’t hear any noise.”

The tug boat’s electricity will come from a charging station that is part of a microgrid facility equipped with two energy storage containers. Battery modules in each container have storage capacity of nearly 1.5 megawatt-hours.

Interconnected with the help of San Diego Gas & Electric, the charging station at the port is designed to allow the vessel to recharge quickly and reduce peak loads on the electric grid.

Operators plan to charge the eWolf overnight so it can perform its chores during daytime hours.

“This technology has individually been around for a while, but it hasn’t necessarily been integrated and optimized to all work together — and that’s kind of our role,” said Bruce Strupp, vice president at ABB Marine & Ports , the company that designed the boat’s propulsion system. “Some of the technology is our technology, some of it’s third-party technology, but we integrate it all together.”

The electric tug boat is expected to begin commercial operations at the port in mid- to late-April, depending on the completion of the charging station.

The all-electric eWolf tugboat at the Port of San Diego

Officials at Crowley did not release the eWolf’s price tag Monday, saying only that it cost about twice as much as a conventional diesel-powered tug boat of comparable size.

But, Manzi said, the company expects the eWolf’s maintenance and operating costs will be “dramatically lower” than what’s spent on a diesel-powered tug boat because the electric model has fewer moving parts.

The entire project — the vessel as well as the charging station — received four grants that added up to $13.67 million, with two grants of $10.9 million from the San Diego Air Pollution Control District, one grant of just over $2 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and $750,000 from the federal government’s Maritime Administration.

In 2020, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that directed state agencies to transition off-road vehicles — including tug boats — and equipment to 100 percent zero emissions by 2035.

By replacing one of the port’s diesel-powered tugs, the eWolf is expected to eliminate the consumption of about 35,000 gallons of diesel fuel per year. In its first 10 years of use, the electric tug boat is expected to reduce about 3,100 metric tons of carbon dioxide from the port and its surrounding areas such as Barrio Logan and National City.

“We’re trying to be good neighbors and trying to be able to help to reduce emissions here to help the electrification movement,” Urtasun said, adding that the port has spent about $130 million on various electrification projects.

Last year, the Port of San Diego became the first in North America to install a pair of all-electric cranes to load and off-load heavy cargo. Each 262 feet high, the cranes replaced an older crane that ran on diesel fuel. Together, the cranes expect to help the port reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 47 metric tons per year.

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FILE - This May 7, 2020, file photo shows a man wearing a mask while walking under a Now Hiring sign at a CVS Pharmacy in San Francisco. California has officially recovered all of the 2.7 million jobs it lost at the start of the pandemic. State officials said Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, the state added 56,700 new jobs in October. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

California ranks dead last for job growth in U.S.

Golden State bosses added workers at a 0.87% rate in 2023

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FILE - In this Tuesday Aug. 25, 2009 file photo, tourists enjoy a boat ride on the river Cam, in Cambridge, England. The University of Cambridge said Thursday Oct. 1, 2020, that it will kick all fossil fuel investments out of its portfolio within the next decade as part of a plan to end the emissions of greenhouse gases it's responsible for by 2038. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, File)

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FILE - A street money exchanger poses for a photo without showing his face as he counts Iranian banknotes at a commercial district in downtown Tehran, Iran, Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. Iran’s currency fell to a record low on Sunday, plunging to 613,500 to the dollar, as its people celebrated the Persian New Year. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File)

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Iran’s currency fell to a record low on Sunday, plunging to 613,500 to the dollar, as its people celebrated the Persian New Year

Shoppers exit a state-run agro-market, where a mural of Fidel Castro adorns the facade, in Havana, Cuba, Thursday, March 7, 2024. Many Cubans feel ill-equipped to handle their new, more unequal country, a feeling that has worsened as small private markets have opened, charging prices similar to international ones in a country that hasn’t allowed non-state commerce in recent decades and where incomes remain between $16 and $23 monthly. (AP Photo/Ariel Ley)

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In this photo provided by the Nevada Department of Wildlife, a collared cow moose and her calf are spotted in Elko County, Nev., in 2022. In what will be a very tiny hunt for some of the biggest game in North America, Nevada is planning its first-ever moose hunting season during fall 2024. State officials expect thousands of applications for the handful of hunting tags and, with an estimated population barely topping 100, it's already controversial. (Nevada Department of Wildlife via AP)

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It will be a very tiny big-game hunt for one of the largest animals in North America

Joseph Katumba, a caretaker at Kitara Farm, works near Mbarara, Uganda, on March 8, 2024. Katumba said the property has become something of a demonstration farm for people who want to learn more about bamboo. (AP Photo/Dipak Moses)

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Bamboo farming is on the rise in Uganda, where the hardy and fast-growing crop is seen by the government as having real growth potential

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Fatal boat crash launched woman into trees and threw man into water, Florida cops say

A body pulled from trees was among two discovered after a 21-foot boat crashed near southwest Florida’s Little Hickory Bay, according to investigators.

It happened around 3 p.m. Friday, March 15, not far from North Naples, about a 160-mile drive south from Tampa, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said in a news release.

“The vessel, carrying two occupants, was traveling north, passing red channel marker 14, when it’s starboard side ran into the mangrove trees, ejecting both passengers,” FWC officials said.

“The unmanned vessel remained in gear until it crashed into the mangrove shoreline, coming to a stop.”

Judy Eaton, 71, of Bonita Springs “was recovered from the mangrove trees where she was pronounced deceased,” officials said.

John Moulder, 71, of Naples, was airlifted by EMS to Gulf Coast Medical Center in Ft. Myers, “where he later died from his injuries,” officials said.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation, but alcohol may have been a factor, investigators said in the report.

Boaters who use the area regularly told WBBH the couple died at a turn known to be dangerous, but signs marking the hazard vanished during Hurricane Ian , which struck southwest Florida in September 2022.

“Sadly, I was not surprised,” boater Kevin Price told the station. “I had a conversation with another friend recently about this turn specifically, and some of the close calls I’ve seen at this spot.”

Mysterious traveling buoy in Florida river raises concerns. What is it attached to?

Two girls found drifting alone in boat after adults vanished in Florida lake, cops say

Boat crashes into Florida bridge, leaving 10 people struggling in river, rescuers say

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See Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's brand new 287-foot superyacht

The 287-foot yacht, called 'launchpad' cost $300m.

Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook parent Meta, gifted himself a $300 million superyacht named ‘Launchpad’ as his net worth nears $200 billion. Credit: Dutch Yachting

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Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook parent Meta, gifted himself a $300 million superyacht named ‘Launchpad’ as his net worth nears $200 billion. Credit: Dutch Yachting

Mark Zuckerberg reportedly rewarded himself with a luxurious gift: a $300 million super yacht.

The billionaire Meta Platforms CEO reportedly purchased the 287-foot vessel with the name Launchpad, according to The Sun and New York Post. 

FOX Business reached out to Meta Platforms and a Zuckerberg personal spokesperson for comment on the vessel.

Mark Zuckerberg's mega yacht is docked in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Mark Zuckerberg's 387-foot long superyacht, Launchpad, sits at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this week. (Romain Maurice/MEGA / Mega)

The vessel reached America a few days ago, cruising into Fort Lauderdale’s port in the Sunshine State, according to Business Insider. Prior to that, it had recently completed its first-ever official sailing.

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In photos, the dark blue-hulled Launchpad appeared to have multiple decks.

Superyacht Times pegged its gross tonnage at about 5,000. It can reportedly sail as fast as 24 knots.

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A view of the side of the Launchpad superyacht. (Dutch Yachting)

Feadship, a well-known yacht builder headquartered in the Netherlands, constructed the superyacht.

Only 70 motor yachts measuring over 100 meters currently exist, according to BOAT International. Some are believed to belong to other members of the three-comma club.

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The Sun reported the 118-meter Launchpad came at a nine-figure cost.

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The Launchpad superyacht sailing.

Zuckerberg has amassed a personal fortune that, according to Forbes, sat around $178 billion as of Thursday evening.

He has Meta Platforms, the corporate parent of Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp and Threads, to thank for that. He co-founded Facebook about 20 years ago.

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"20 years ago I launched a thing," he wrote on the platform in early February. "Along the way, lots of amazing people joined and we built some more awesome things. We’re still at it and the best is yet to come."

He has identified artificial intelligence and the metaverse as long-term focuses of Meta Platforms.

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Boater identified in Sanibel Causeway crash

While DiMaria’s station didn’t answer Thursday’s call, he’s responded to boating accidents over the years.

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The Lee County Sheriff’s Office , U.S. Coast Guard and Lee County EMS all came to the scene.

Haitian migrant boat with guns, drugs intercepted in Florida: What we know

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Over two dozen people this past month were discovered by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers being smuggled into Florida, according to FWC reports. Included in the group were unaccompanied children and armed smugglers attempting to make their way into Sebastian Inlet on Feb. 29, FWC said in a statement released Friday. Law enforcement officials are continuing to investigate the case in which guns and drugs were also seized from a 42-foot vessel in in Brevard County near the Indian River County line. Gov. Ron DeSantis used it as a prime example for tougher laws.

What did FWC officers discover on migrant boat?

FWC reports said the boat's operator was armed. There were 25 people, including five unaccompanied children, on board the boat entering the country. Officers also found firearms, night vision gear and drugs, the report said. The exact details of the interdiction were not released.

Who is investigating the smuggling operation?

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Customs and Border Protection are carrying out an investigation into the boat. It was not reported if charges had been filed in the case as of Monday morning.

What did Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis say about armed migrant boat?

DeSantis pointed to the incident as an example for the need to deter illegal immigration in a press conference this past weekend. Two separate laws signed by the governor would crack down on penalties for undocumented immigrants driving without a license and those who are re-entering the country after previously being deported.

“In their boat, in their vessel, they had firearms, they had drugs, they had night vision gear and were boating very recklessly, which would potentially endanger other folks,” DeSantis  told reporters on Friday.

DeSantis said int he press conference that the migrants were deported by the U.S. Coast Guard.

This incident comes two months after DeSantis announced that he is sending approximately 1,000 Florida National Guard troops to Texas to assist in security along the Mexican border.

Last week, DeSantis also announced that he was shoring up immigration security in the Florida Keys, where he deployed "250 additional officers and soldiers and over a dozen air and sea craft to the southern coast of Florida to protect our state."

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