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Gold for Stephens Waring’s flagship BEQUIA Yacht at Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2013

June 17, 2013

Stephens Waring Design is thrilled to report that its flagship, the 91-foot sailing yacht Bequia, has triumphed at this year’s Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta, running in the beautiful Italian yacht charter location – Porto Cervo in Sardinia. This amazing event kicks off the regatta season in the Mediterranean, and a fleet of 21 vessels, including the lovely Bequia yacht, gathered at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda to test their racing mettle.

91ft superyacht Bequia designed by Stephens Waring

91ft superyacht Bequia designed by Stephens Waring

While owner Jes Staley had Stephens Waring design Bequia yacht to take his family cruising in comfort and safety, he does enjoy a good race once or twice a year. “I have learned a lot about sailing through racing. You get to really test the boat and the sails and learn how to maneuver it and make it go fast,” says Jes. But he always keeps his eye on the goal-to be sure everyone has a great time.

Among the fleet of sleek, bold Med-style boats from the tables of the likes of Tripp, Dubois, and Phillippe Starck, superyacht Bequia was a standout with her classic Spirit of Tradition lines and golden varnished teak. But she quickly disproved the notion that classic is slow, as she racked up firsts in Day One and Day Two, outpacing rivals in Class C like the Hoek-designed Truly Classic 78 yacht Drumfire and the Dubois-designed 37-meter superyacht Genevieve.

Sailing yacht Bequia

Sailing yacht Bequia

On Day Three she found herself on the wrong side of a windshift, along with the rest of her class except Genevieve, and settled for third, behind Genevieve and the Oyster 885 luxury yacht Karibu. Conditions were delightful and challenging, ranging from lighter breezes to puffs and gusts in the mid-twenties. Racing was cancelled on Day 4 due to lack of wind.

“It was a great regatta, with super boats to race against,” said Jes after collecting his trophy. “Porto Cervo is a beautiful place, and it’s also a great win for all the guys in Maine who helped build the yacht.”

Luxury yacht Bequia

Luxury yacht Bequia

Luxury yacht Bequia was built by Brooklin Boat Yard of Brooklin, Maine, and launched in 2009.

Jes and wife Debbie enjoyed the sailing and the coastline in Sardinia so much they plan a return visit later this summer with their family to enjoy some lower-key cruising. Also on the agenda is a cruise among the Greek islands before returning to the west side of the Pond in the fall. This passage will give Jes an opportunity to realize a long-held dream-making an Atlantic crossing under sail.

Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2013: Day 1 won by sailing yachts MY SONG, VIRTUELLE and BEQUIA

June 05, 2013

Day 1 of this year’s Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta saw the sun rise early on Wednesday morning, June 5, to greet the 21 sailing superyachts, participating in this popular race. Organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) as well as Boat International Media, the event, hosted at the YCCS in the popular Italian yacht charter destination – Porto Cervo, marks the start of the Mediterranean regatta season.

My Song - Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2013 ©Jeff Brown/Superyacht Media

Sailing yacht My Song at Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2013 ©Jeff Brown/Superyacht Media

The diverse fleet, ranging from the 24m Starck-styled sailing yacht Virtuelle and Hoek-designed luxury yacht Drumfire to 45m regatta regulars charter yacht Salperton IV and superyacht Saudade, and 49.7m Zefira yacht, were looking forward to racing getting underway in earnest. The fleet, which is racing under the International Super Yacht Rule (ISYR), covers a broad spectrum of superyachts, from modern classics to ocean thoroughbreds, sloops to yawls, and pure cruising yachts to those with a more performance orientated design.

The 21 yachts have been divided into three equal cruising divisions – A to C – according to their ratings, and each yacht has three ratings that can be applied depending on the windspeed on the course.

After a brief postponement the breeze filled in to around eight knots, and the patience of the yacht owners and crews was rewarded as the race committee set three courses of roughly 29, 25 and 23 nautical miles for class A to C respectively. The three courses followed roughly the same track – a short beat to a laid mark, followed by a fetch to the Mortorio islands, then a long run to Monaci, a short dog leg to the south of Caprera and then home to the finish off Porto Cervo.

By the time the fleet got to the famous Monaci rocks at the end of the run, luxury yacht Virtuelle had powered into the lead on the water, rounding the rocks and dowsing her spinnaker nearly six minutes ahead of the second yacht, 49.7m superyacht Zefira. The rest of the yachts came round in tight formation, making for a spectacular sight as the faster yachts such as 30.3m Southern Wind sailing yacht Cape Arrow began to haul in the slower yachts.

Visione - Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2013 ©Jeff Brown/Superyacht Media

Luxury yacht Visione at Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2013 ©Jeff Brown/Superyacht Media

The 30.8m Oyster yacht Sarafin snuck through to take line honours for Race One, closely followed by Bequia yacht, Drumfire and the sleek 45m Baltic Yachts-built superyacht Visione. Of course, it is the corrected time that counts, and the provisional results showed that in Cruising Class A the 25.4m yacht My Song – owned by Pier-Luigi Loro Piana – had won through; Virtuelle held on to take Class B on corrected, while Bequia took the win in Class C.

‘It looks like it’s going to be a light regatta,’ said Seamas Meharg, boat captain and safety officer of Bequia yacht. ‘The lighter airs and flatter water are good for us, and today’s long downwind leg was also beneficial. We got a good start, and did well at the bottom rounding at Monaci – we ducked Zefira’s stern and managed to get inside her, staying close in to the rocks.’ Meharg will be hoping that the forecast light airs continue. ‘We’re keeping an eye on Drumfire,’ he continued, ‘and there might be a little more breeze tomorrow, but if we can hold on tomorrow we might be looking good…’

For Zefira yacht, today’s second place in Class B was a strong result – not least because she beat arch-rival charter yacht Salperton by just 10 seconds on corrected time after an epic battle that played out round nearly the whole racecourse. ‘We tried hard,’ her delighted captain, Federico Biaturri, smiled on the dock. ‘We were a bit slow on one gybe and had to tack to avoid Visione near the end which allowed Salperton to sneak over the line ahead of us, but it was a great race and we’ve been getting better and better since the start of the Dubois Cup last weekend. The owners are very happy!’

The close-fought battle with Salperton is a fine demonstration of just how accurate the ISYR rating system is getting. ‘The handicaps are getting better and better all the time,’ Biaturri commented. ‘It shows in our battle with Salperton – it’s very close and it’s just going to get better and better from here.’

Racing continues tomorrow with the first start scheduled at 12:00 and scirocco winds of 10-12 knots forecast.

A great success of Hoek designed mega yacht ATHOS at Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous 2013

April 24, 2013

This year’s Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous hosted no less than twenty top sailing superyachts as well as seven spectacular motoryachts at the lovely Caribbean yacht charter location – the British Virgin Islands. Against the amazing backdrop of Virgin Gorda, the Hoek-designed mega yacht Athos looked at her best and performed very well on the racing courses during a four-day event for owners, their families and friends organised by Boat International Media and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS).

Hoek designed superyacht Athos - Photo credit to Superyacht Media

Hoek designed superyacht Athos - Photo credit to Superyacht Media

Among the crew members being put through their paces by the testing conditions and fierce competition was Hoek Design’s very own Andre Hoek, who raced onboard sailing yacht Athos and helped her achieve second position in her division (B). Better still, Athos yacht also won the Spirit of Regatta award at the end of the event, capping off a great few days for all concerned.

Luxury sailing yacht Athos - Photo credit to Superyacht Media

Luxury sailing yacht Athos - Photo credit to Superyacht Media

The Hoek Design team shivering back in Holland, looking on with green envy at the scenes from the Caribbean, congratulates the owner of superyacht Athos for their splendid performances!

Below is a selection of the superb charter yachts with design by Hoek Design.

Hoek Charter Yacht Images

Shamoun - Photo Credit Hoek Brokerage
Shamoun - Photo Credit Hoek Brokerage
Sailing Yacht KIM - Sailing
Sailing Yacht KIM - Sailing
Sailing Yacht KIM - Saloon 2
Sailing Yacht KIM - Saloon 2
Sailing Yacht KIM - cruising
Sailing Yacht KIM - cruising
Sailing Yacht KIM - Galley
Sailing Yacht KIM - Galley
Sailing Yacht KIM - Guest
Sailing Yacht KIM - Guest
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Holland Jachtbouw working on refit of its 41m sailing yacht THIS IS US

April 19, 2013

Originally launched by Holland Jachtbouw in 2005, the timeless 41m charter yacht This Is Us (ex Skylge) returned to the shipyard for a well-earned refit in January 2013. Sailing yacht This Is Us is a majestic schooner, designed by acclaimed Hoek Design. She is scheduled for re-launch at the end of 2013.

Skylge - Under Sail

Skylge - Under Sail

Designed to be the perfect family cruising and charter yacht, superyacht This Is Us has spent the last few years taking her owners around the globe, but has also proved herself to be a favourite on the regatta circuit due to her lightweight, high-performance hull, carbon mast and sophisticated lifting keel.

Luxury charter yacht This Is Us (ex Skylge) won the 2012 St Barth’s Bucket, no mean feat considering she was up against some of the most spectacular Superyachts in the world.

St Barths Bucket Regatta 2013: A Day for Testing Teamwork

March 30, 2013

Today, March 30, saw the St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2013 kick off with pouring rain and segued into one of the windiest here yet, taking the wind gauge to 28 knots and the luxury sailing yacht Athos to speeds as high as 15,8 knots.

St Barths Bucket Regatta 2013 - Photo by Ingrid Abery

St Barths Bucket Regatta 2013 - Photo by Ingrid Abery

“Main-mast staysail up. Do not unfurl. Raise your hands if you hear me.” Captain Tony Brookes calmly called his instructions into a hand-held from one of his dual on-deck navigation stations near the aft quarter of mega yacht Athos, the 62 meter Hoek-designed Holland Jachtbouw that he commands. His crew with headsets faithfully obeyed, shooting their hands in the air before quickly jumping into action.

The owner and his rep Gary Veenman from Holland alternated at the helm, giving each other much-needed breaks from the giant wheel that played tug of war with them. Three trimmers scooted among the 40-some-odd crew, working the joy sticks on their remote control “God boxes” that controlled the hydraulic operations of winches for hoisting and dropping sails as well as sheeting them in and letting them out. For someone who normally sails 40-footers, it surely would have been something strange and wonderful to behold, but for those who regularly sail in this rarified world of superyachts it was just another approach to racing one of the most magnificent sailing yachts on the oceans today.

Athos superyacht’s closest competitor today in the Mademoiselles class at the annual St. Barths Bucket was the 55 metre twin-masted yacht Adela, the steel hulled Dykstra designed Pendennis build that represents a historically significant salvage and rebuild of the 1903 original. Adela had won this 10-boat class yesterday, the first day of racing, and won again today, crossing the finish line first, after the traditional pursuit start had the smallest and slowest boats starting first and the larger and faster boats starting at specific time intervals afterward to try and catch up.

Luxury yacht Athos, which had finished seventh yesterday, was quite pleased with a second-place finish after being fifth in the pursuit-start lineup. That moved them to fifth overall behind superyacht Zefira, charter yacht Salperton, and Lady B yacht.

“No one caught us from behind and we passed two others, so we must be doing something right,” said Athos yacht’s Brookes. “It was a hard-work race today. Windy and wet, and everyone’s uncomfortable but they still have to concentrate on the job they are doing. We had some problems (with the spinnaker hoist) but we dealt with them. It was more like the North Sea instead of the Caribbean there for a while.”

Aboard superyacht Adela, Kim “Shags” Morten conceded that the Adela team can sail well in any direction and in any conditions because they have the choice of sails to make the right calls in any given situation. “Our biggest competition is Athos; we think it comes down to the crew performance,” said Morten, adding that he has competed in every Bucket to date, the last three on Adela. “We now have top-of-the-line sails, a carbon fiber mast and a team that has sailed together in the last three superyacht regattas.”

In Grand Dames class, charter yacht Georgia rose to the top of the scoreboard after taking today’s race. Luxury yacht Blue Too, which was leading going into today, retired after a crew was injured and fell to seventh with a finish score today of 13.

In the Gazelle class, Visione maintained its first position overall with a fifth-place finish today. However, they are tied on point score (6) with both charter yacht P2 and superyacht Cape Arrow, with Unfurled yacht only one point behind.

Hanuman claimed another bullet, its third, in the J Boat class today. When asked what was different about today, tactician Kevin Burnham joked, “Nothing, we won the race!” But in all honesty, the win didn’t come easy. “The biggest challenge in pushing that type of machine around the race course (in today’s conditions) is that stuff gets shocked-waved,” said Burnham. “We blew up a kite – it just exploded into a million pieces.”

The crews on all 36 Bucket boats are glad to be back on terra firma for tonight’s pirate-themed “Bucket Bash.” The party should do its part to prepare them for tomorrow’s Wrong-Way Around (the island) Course.

YCCS Virgin Gorda welcomes superyacht fleet for 2013 Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta

March 20, 2013

The magnificent regatta fleet of twenty super sailing yachts as well as seven luxurious motor yachts are berthed in YCCS Marina this evening, in preparation for the first day of the competing at this year’s Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous.

Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous 2012. Photo Jeff Brown/SYM

Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous 2012. Photo Jeff Brown/SYM

The third edition of the event organised by Boat International Media and Yacht Club Costa Smeralda has attracted a record number of sailing yachts in 2013, set to enjoy three days of racing in the idyllic conditions offered by the British Virgin Islands. Stretching more than 30 miles along the Sir Francis Drake Channel, the BVIs are comprised of more than 60 beautiful islands set amid the sheltered, turquoise waters of the central Caribbean Sea, offering some of the most picturesque sailing in the world.

A diverse fleet of modern yachts and elegant, classic designs will race under the International Super Yacht Rule, overseen by Principal Race Officer Peter Craig and the YCCS Race Committee. The 30.5m Wally sailing yacht Indio returns to defend her title alongside Jim Clark’s 42m J-Class yacht Hanuman which took second place in 2012. Other returning competitors include the Briand-designed Perini Navi 38.1m charter yacht P2, helmed by Gerry Andlinger, as well as 45m charter yacht Salperton and the super sleek 49.7m superyacht Zefira, both built by Fitzroy Yachts.

New entries for this year include the 62m Hoek mega yacht Athos built by Holland Jachtbouw, Perini Navi’s 54m charter yacht Parsifal III, Camper and Nicholsons 40m J-Class charter yacht Endeavour and Southern Wind yachts 30.2m yacht Blues and 30.26m Cape Arrow, the latter chartered for the occasion by title sponsor Loro Piana.

Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous. Jeff Brown/Superyacht Media

Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous. Jeff Brown/Superyacht Media

An impressive display of motor yachts including Feadship‘s 63m charter yacht Lady Britt, veteran participant 46.9m luxury motor yacht Ingot by Burger Boat Company, Westport‘s 39.6m superyacht Resolute and late addition 34.1m Chief, will turn out to follow the fleet and enjoy the spectacle of the regatta.  As well as front row spectator seats from the comfort of their yachts, motor yacht owners will enjoy their own social programme alongside the sailing during the day which includes a private lunch at a luxury villa on Peter Island, sponsored by BVI Tourism.

Participating sailing yachts have taken advantage of the opportunity to fit in a day’s practice before racing commences tomorrow, and owners came together for a relaxed, welcome lunch at the beautiful Oil Nut Bay. The event officially kicks off this evening with a Welcome Cocktail and BBQ on the lawn of the YCCS Clubhouse.

Racing is scheduled to begin at 1100 (AST) tomorrow, with the current forecast suggesting a perfect day for racing with winds averaging 12 knots.

Hoek Design renews sponsorship of Superyacht Cup Palma

March 06, 2013

The provisional entry list for the 2013 Superyacht Cup Palma is presently up to 18 yachts, representing an amazing combination of different sizes as well as designs from all over the world. As usual, there is a mixture of competitive performance orientated yachts and corinthain cruising yachts out to enjoy exciting competing in the Bay of Palma.

J Class superyacht Lionheart at SYC 2011 - Photo by clairematches.com

J Class superyacht Lionheart at SYC 2011 - Photo by clairematches.com

Several marine industry sponsors have already confirmed their support and recently Hoek Design renewed their agreement for the third consecutive year, “It is a great opportunity for us to meet with many of our yacht owners and see our designs compete on the water. The performance aspect of our designs is very important to us and we are always pleased to see our yachts do well on the race-course. We want to support these regattas and hopefully see more Hoek designed yachts racing. Presenting the Hoek Trophy to the highest scoring Hoek designed yacht has been very popular and adds another element of competition amongst our fleet. Palma is a wonderful place to sail, ev eryone enjoys the relaxed social environment on the dock and the first-class prize giving evening at Es Baluard Museum,” commented André Hoek.

Andre Hoek presents the Hoek Trophy to Atalante

Andre Hoek presents the Hoek Trophy to Atalante

There has been a revival of the J class over the past few years and this year is the first time to incorporate a J Class regatta into The Superyacht Cup Palma. Hoek Design have been very involved with the J’s come back and are currently working on four different J Class yachts; sailing yacht Lionheart J H1 , the J class yacht J8, presently under construction at Holland Jachtbouw and the J class yacht project “Svea” that is presently in design stage, as well as design elements for Enterprise which is currently on-hold.

New images of the recently delivered Hoek Design Pilot Classic 85 Yacht WINDHUNTER II

March 01, 2013

The recently delivered 26-metre sailing yacht Windhunter II is a magnificent Pilot Classic 85 vessel, designed by renowned Hoek Design and constructed by the Dutch shipyard, Aluboot. Additional information about the superyacht Windhunter II and her delivery can be found here.

Aluboot superyacht Windhunter II designed by Hoek

Aluboot superyacht Windhunter II designed by Hoek

Accommodation aboard Pilot Classic 85 yacht Windhunter II is provided in 4 beautifully appointed cabins, including a full-beam owners’ cabin aft, as well as three guest cabins. There is also an amazing deckhouse with dining space, a large open plan saloon with integrated galley and separate crew quarters.

Luxury sailing yacht Windhunter II

Luxury sailing yacht Windhunter II - Photo by James Wardell

Superyacht Windhunter II under sail

Superyacht Windhunter II under sail - Photo by James Wardell

All-aluminium superyacht Windhunter II represents the sixth luxury vessel from the boards of Hoek Design that has been built at Aluboot. Technically this lovely vessel is equipped with robust systems, hydraulic winches, simple electric installations, air-conditioning and all other systems one would expect to find on a superyacht of this length.

Pilot Classic 85 superyacht Windhunter II - Galley

Pilot Classic 85 superyacht Windhunter II - Galley Photo by Joep Niesink

Windhunter II Yacht - Cabin

Windhunter II Yacht - Cabin Photo by Joep Niesink

Luxury yacht Windhunter II - Twin Cabin

Luxury yacht Windhunter II - Twin Cabin Photo by Joep Niesink

Windhunter II Yacht - Bathroom

Windhunter II Yacht - Bathroom Photo by Joep Niesink

Aboard Windhunter II superyacht

Aboard Windhunter II superyacht - Photo by Joep Niesink

New Hoek Design Pilot Classic 85 sailing yacht WINDHUNTER II delivered

February 28, 2013

The acclaimed Dutch design studio, Hoek Design, is delighted to announce that its first ever Pilot Classic 85 sailing yacht Windhunter II has been delivered. Constructed by the Dutch builder Aluboot for a Turkish client, Windhunter II superyacht is a magnificent vessel in her own right as well as another superb example of the increasing trend for performance yachts in this style. Hoek Design’s ‘Pilot Classic’ concept is also presently being brought to fruition in even larger sizes in major custom builds at Royal Huisman.

Aluboot superyacht Windhunter II designed by Hoek

Aluboot superyacht Windhunter II designed by Hoek

Windhunter II yacht synthesises the finest in Dutch construction and design with impressive input from the owners and their representative Bora Kadikoy. The brief called for an 85-foot sailing yacht with an outstanding performance, flush decks, a plumb bow for a long waterline and the ability for the vessel to be sailed and maintained by a permanent crew of two. The yacht was to be classically styled above the water, with a lifting keel that stays below the interior floorboards in order to reduce draft for marinas. Carbon spars were chosen and the yacht was to be fast in light airs and in upwind conditions.

All this and more has been achieved by Hoek Design, which was responsible for the naval architecture, exterior styling, interior design and workshop drawings. The design was extensively optimised for performance and construction got underway at the Aluboot yard, which is specialised in aluminium sailing yachts and lifting keels.

Windhunter II yacht under sail

Windhunter II yacht under sail

Luxury yacht Windhunter II is the sixth yacht from the boards of Hoek Design to be built at Aluboot, which has also gained enormous experience in the need for uncompromising quality by building vessels for the Dutch lifeboat organisation KNRM.

Hoek Design has been exploring classically styled yachts with a plumb bow since the late 1990s. The first yacht in this style was the 36 ft Tintel, launched in 2001. This exceptionally fast yacht started a new tradition of which Windhunter is the latest fine example.

Luxury yacht Windhunter II - Exterior

Luxury yacht Windhunter II - Exterior

Windhunter II yacht‘s hull is built in 5083 aluminium with longitudinal framing on transverse web frames in order to have a light and stiff hull construction. A recessed hydraulically operated side boarding ladder has been integrated in the construction and great emphasis given to reduce or eliminate corrosion where stainless steel parts join the aluminium construction for fairleads, deck drains and hatches. The yacht has an aluminium bowsprit and a high modulus carbon mast and V boom by Hall Spars with rod rigging.

Technically Windhunter II superyacht is equipped with robust systems, hydraulic winches, simple electric installations, air-conditioning and all other systems one will expect to find on a superyacht of this length. The lifting keel is a development between Aluboot and Hoek Design which has previously been seen on other Truly Classic designs. It keeps the lifting mechanism below the floorboards, freeing up extra space interior for Windhunter’s social spaces.

Superyacht Windhunter II - Galley

Superyacht Windhunter II - Galley

The interior design was arranged by the Hoek office with soft furnishings by Esra Gunray from Istanbul. A classic but contemporary look combines mahogany panelling with off-white painted areas, leather floors in mahogany margins and subtle upholstery. The owner’s stateroom is located aft across the full beam. It includes ‘his & hers’ bathrooms, with a bathtub in the latter being a relatively rare feature onboard a yacht this size.

The stateroom is accessible via a cabin that can either be used as a walk-in closet or a spare guest cabin. The main deckhouse is home to the dining table while the lower saloon features an integrated galley. There are two guest cabins with ensuite bathrooms forward of the saloon with a decent crew cabin for two further forward. The crew cabin with an ensuite bathroom has access during bad weather from inside the bathroom and from on deck in normal conditions. A small crew mess and galley complete the picture on a boat that is meticulously thought through in every respect.

Aluboot yacht Windhunter II - Salon

Aluboot yacht Windhunter II - Salon

Hoek Design 85ft Pilot Classic yacht Windhunter II was recently nominated for several International design awards.

Main Characteristics of the Pilot Classic 85 superyacht Windhunter II:

General

Yacht: 85 ft Pilot Classic
Architect: Hoek Design Naval Architects BV, Edam, The Netherlands
Yard: Aluboot BV Netherlands,

General dimensions

Length hull o.a: 25.70 m
Length hull at DWL: 21.00 m
Beam o.a.: 5.80 m
Draught keel up at DWL: 3.20 m
Draught keel down at DWL: 4.20 m

Total displacement at DWL. ca. 55 ton

Keel and rudder

Keel type: Retractable Fin keel with T- bulb
Rudder type: Balanced spade rudder

Rig

Type: Hall Spars masthead Sloop with inner jib and bowsprit
Headsails: High cut Genoa and Inner jib on hydraulic reckmann furlers.

Main mast

Type: Keel stepped, (carbon fibre )
I measurement: ca. 33.80 m
J measurement: ca. 11.25 m
P measurement: ca. 31.55 m
E measurement: ca. 11.30 m
Total length mast section: ca. 35.9m
Half chain plate width: ca.2.3 m

Tank capacities

Water tanks approx.: ca. 1800 litres
Fuel tanks approx.: ca. 3100 litres
Diesel day tank approx.: ca. 150 litres
Black water tanks: 4 x ca. 80 litres
Grey water tanks: 2 x ca. 450 litres

Steering system

Type: Custom manual system
Brand: Cable steering
Autopilot: Simrad Autopilot (2x)

Propulsion arrangement

Main engine: Cummins QSB 5.9
Max. Power (medium duty): 305 hp
Rotations: 2600 rpm
PTO: for bowthruster

Gearbox: ZF 280-1
Propeller: Amartech controllable pitch
Bowthruster: 300VRTTH 30hp Retractable Hydraulic Thruster

Electrical installation

A.    24V DC
•    Service battery Sonnenschein  12 x 2 V/1200 Ah
•    Illumination battery Sonnenschein  2x 12V/200Ah
•    Start battery  Optima Red top 4 x 12 V/ 58 Ah

Battery chargers
1 x Mastervolt  230V AC/single fase 24V-  100 A (service)
1 x Mastervolt  230V AC/single fase 24V- 50 A (radio)
1 x Mastervolt  230V AC/single fase 24V- 50 A (illumination)
1 x Leab  230V Ac/single fase 24V-4 A (start main engine)
2 x Leab  230V Ac/single fase 12V-4 A (generator start)

B.    230 V AC
•    Shore power converter
•    5x Mastervolt 3000 W Inverters

C.    Generator:
•    1 x Kohler 16 Kw
•    1x Kohler 4.5 Kw

Other systems aboard

Winches: Lewmar, SSHST
Mast and boom: Hall Spars
Standing rigging: Rod rigging
Bowthruster: Lewmar
Headsail furls: Reckmann
Anchor winch: Lewmar
Deck hardware: Lewmar
Boiler: Isotemp
Toilet system: Tecma
Cooling units: Danfoss
Pumps: Speck, Feit, Johnson
Air-conditioning: Webasto
Deck hatches: Rondal
Watermaker: Spectra

Below is a choice of the spectacular charter yachts with design by Hoek.

Hoek Charter Yacht Images

Shamoun - Photo Credit Hoek Brokerage
Shamoun - Photo Credit Hoek Brokerage
Sailing Yacht KIM - Sailing
Sailing Yacht KIM - Sailing
Sailing Yacht KIM - Saloon 2
Sailing Yacht KIM - Saloon 2
Sailing Yacht KIM - cruising
Sailing Yacht KIM - cruising
Sailing Yacht KIM - Galley
Sailing Yacht KIM - Galley
Sailing Yacht KIM - Guest
Sailing Yacht KIM - Guest
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Hoek designed SIMBA Yacht – latest sailing yacht to reach IY&A Awards shortlist

February 27, 2013

The latest sailing yacht nominated for the eagerly awaited International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2013 is the 108-foot Simba yacht. With naval architecture as well as styling by award-winning Hoek Design, superyacht Simba is a magnificent classic sloop, built by the prestigious Turkish shipyard, Proteksan Turquoise. Simba will compete for the ‘Sailing Yacht 25-40 metres’ Award.

Luxury sailing yacht Simba by Proteksan Turquoise and Hoek Design

Luxury sailing yacht Simba by Proteksan Turquoise and Hoek Design

The classic sheer, bow and stern overhang are proportionate to Simba yacht’s size. A moderate freeboard, classically styled deckhouses, cockpit and skylights together create a timeless atmosphere both outside and inside. The Simba superyacht is designed with a high righting moment as a performance oriented sloop and will participate in Spirit of Tradition Races. Therefore, her performance was extensively optimized using performance design tools.

The interior layout of Hoek designed sailing yacht Simba shows a full beam aft owners cabin, three guest cabins, a lower saloon, social main deckhouse as well as an aft deckhouse which is the primary navigation station. The crew accommodation is completely separated with double crew cabins, crew mess, galley and a separate crew deck exit. The interior styling was also completed by Hoek Design and showcases raised and fielded paneling combined with leather paneling above the wainscot level.

Hoek designed yacht Simba - Interior

Hoek designed yacht Simba - Interior

Luxury yacht Simba is designed with privacy in mind so guests and crew are separated where needed and necessary. The aft cockpit is the sailing center of the yacht where all winches, navigation and helm station are located. The center cockpit is the social hub of the yacht and incorporates a large outside dining table sheltered by a fixed bimini. There is ample storage on deck for tenders and other equipment.

Superyacht Simba can carry full main and Genoa up to 17-18 knots of True wind. The light air performance is also good due to low wetted surface area. With her poured lead keel, spade rudder, high aspect ratio sail plan and large sail area to displacement ratio she will be a promising yacht on the race course.

This Friday, 1st March, is the final deadline for applications to the IY&A Awards 2013. It is advised to mail awards@design-et-al.co.uk to reserve space on the shortlist.

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