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Golden Neptunes for MCM’s sailing yachts Kokomo, Lionheart and motor yacht Calliope

October 26, 2011

MCM is very proud to announce that three of their new construction management yachts are winners at the ShowBoats Design Awards 2011 held in Mar-a-Largo last night. The three yachts to receive the Golden Neptune are the sailing yacht Kokomo, motor yacht Calliope and yacht Lionheart.

Sailing Yacht Kokomo III - Underway at Sea

Sailing Yacht Kokomo III - Underway at Sea

The stunning 58.4 metre superyacht KOKOMO received the award for the ‘Best Sailing Yacht Naval Architecture’, designed by the prestigious Dubois Naval Architects studio and built in New Zealand by Alloy Yachts. Available for luxury yacht charters, Kokomo charter yacht accommodates 10 guests in three double and two twin staterooms.

Calliope Superyacht by Holland Jachtbouw

Calliope Superyacht by Holland Jachtbouw

Second yacht to win at the ShowBoats Design Awards is the 2010 motor yacht Calliope. The 42.28 m Holland Jachtbouw superyacht Calliope won an award in the ‘Best Exterior Styling and Design – Semi-Displacement Motor Yachts’ category. Designed by Langan Design Associates, Calliope accommodates up to 10 guests in 5 luxurious and elegant staterooms.

J-Class 'LIONHEART' superyacht

J-Class 'LIONHEART' superyacht

Last but not least, MCM’s third yacht to win at the awards was the 43.40 m sailing yacht Lionheart, excelling in the ‘Best Interior Layout – Sailing Yachts’ category. She was built in 2010 to Hoek Yacht Designs by Claasen Jachtbouw in the Netherlands.

MCM has managed the construction of over 70 large yachts as well as managing yachts globally. If you are interested in talking to MCM’s team, you have a chance to do so at this week’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

MCM’s two new construction orders: 47.6m Royal Huisman sailing yacht and 32.6m Baltic superyacht

October 21, 2011

Two new projects have been announced underway by MCM, today: a 47.6m Royal Huisman sailing yacht Project 163 designed by Hoek Design and  interior designer Rhoades Young; and a 32.6m Baltic sailing yacht Project 169 designed by German Frers naval architect and interior designer Adam Lay Studio.

47.8m superyacht by Royal Huisman designed by Hoek Design with interior by Rhoades Young

47.8m superyacht by Royal Huisman designed by Hoek Design with interior by Rhoades Young

Peter Wilson says about 47.6m Royal Huisman superyacht: “We are proud to be building our first yacht with Royal Huisman. As the late Wolter Huisman often said to Nigel Ingram ‘one day it will happen’, and finally after 23 years and 70+ MCM new-builds, here we are!”

A striking, high performance German Frers carbon composite 32.6m Baltic luxury yacht Project 169 is MCM’s second collaboration with Baltic, after Nilaya superyacht last year.

32.6m Baltic superyacht designed by German Frers with interior by Adam Lay Studio

32.6m Baltic superyacht designed by German Frers with interior by Adam Lay Studio

MCM also congratulates the owner and crew of the luxury yacht Nilaya who won the Maxi Worlds (Super Maxi Division) in Porto Cervo and came fourth in Les Voiles de St Tropez, just behind three out-and-out race boats.

MCM’s team, including founding partners, Nigel Ingram and Peter Wilson plus its Yacht Management Division, will be at the upcoming Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.

Below is an image gallery for Royal Huisman luxury charter yachts.

Royal Huisman Charter Yacht Images

METEOR - From Above
METEOR - From Above
METEOR - Sailing
METEOR - Sailing
METEOR - Sailing 2
METEOR - Sailing 2
METEOR - Sailing Close Up
METEOR - Sailing Close Up
METEOR - layout
METEOR - layout
METEOR - Master Cabin
METEOR - Master Cabin
More: Royal Huisman Image Gallery

30m Catamaran Q5 by Yachting Developments.

September 23, 2011

The Sailing Catamaran yacht Q5 is a 30m catamaran currently under construction at the Yachting Developments Shipyard in Auckland, New Zealand. Yacht Q5 is due to be launched in early 2012.

Exterior of the 30m Super Catamaran Q5 by Yachting Developments

Exterior of the 30m Super Catamaran Q5 by Yachting Developments

The catamaran Q5’s exterior styling and naval architecture is by Warwick Yacht Design and the project management is by MCM. The superyacht Q5 will have interior styling by the Interior Designer Redman Whiteley Dixon. She is being built to stringent GL class survey.

Salon of the 30m Super Catamaran Q5 by Yachting Developments

Salon of the 30m Super Catamaran Q5 by Yachting Developments

Yachting Developments Catamaran Q5 is being built under the hull name hull YD66. She is a large volume cruising catamaran measuring 100 feet in length with a 48 feet in beam.

Work on the 30-metre catamaran Q5 stated in October 2008 however construction was suspended at the request of her owner.   Maintenance of the superstructure was undertaken throughout her period of hibernation until her return to the main building shed in late 2010 where work on the Q5 yacht resumed.

The Q5 yacht is made of high strength light weight post-cured epoxy Eglass/Carbon fibre composite. Structurally engineered by SP-High Modulus, the Q5 sailing yacht  is designed to cruise the world in comfort and style.  The Q5 YD66 catamaran by Yachting Developments will be able to accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 luxurious cabins and will have 3 crew cabins. Launch date for the catamaran Q5 is set for early 2012.

Specifications of the 30m Catamaran Q5 by Yachting Developments.

Builder

Designer

 Yachting Developments

Alan Warwick Yacht Design
Interior Designer Redman Whiteley Dixon
Build Number YD66
Yacht Name Q5
Construction Composite
Project Management MCM
LOA 30.490m 100’0″
DWL 28.00m 91’10″
Beam 14.640m 48’0″
Draft 2.100m 6’10″
Displ light ship 97,000kg                                  95.5tons
Mast Carbon fibre
Boom Carbon fibre
Fuel 12,740 Litres                            2,568 US Gal
Water 6,350 Litres                              1,583 US Gal
Main engine C7 Catepillar
Gensets Kohler – 2x 50KW
No. Guest Cabins 5
No. Crew Cabins 3

MCM to exhibit at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show

July 12, 2011

Peter Wilson and Nigel Wilson, founding partners of MCM , who have been attending the Monaco Yacht Show since year one, announce that MCM will be exhibiting this year in the cool of the air-conditioned Parvis Piscine on stand QP58. Michael Tyrwhitt-Drake and Mark Dauplaise of the Yacht Management team will also be in attendance.

Sailing Yacht Kokomo III

Sailing Yacht Kokomo III

MCM Construction Management

MCM was founded in 1988 by Peter Wilson and Nigel Ingram to represent, guide and assist owners throughout the construction process of their yacht. Both Peter  and Nigel have an extensive background in yachting, including involvement in the  build process as well as global racing and cruising. This knowledge has resulted
in their impeccable track record and reputation.

Sailing Yacht Marie - Image credit Tom Nitsch Image

Sailing Yacht Marie - Image credit Tom Nitsch Image

MCM Yacht Management

MCM also offer a Yacht Management service to support the operational aspects of running the yacht. The Yacht Management division ensures consistency and  continuity in providing an owner and captain with the highest level of personal service available in our industry.

Having had six new launches at last year’s MYS, MCM can now count over 70 new construction projects delivered, many of which won various superyacht awards. Recent new builds include superyachts such as KOKOMO, LADY B, CALLIOPE, MARIE, NILAYA and sailing yacht LIONHEART. Others are confidential…

Luxury Superyacht Lady B

Luxury Superyacht Lady B

Potential new superyacht owners and owners looking for management of their existing yachts are advised to schedule a meeting with MCM before committing to any new build or refit or management contract.

The new edition of ‘MCM Advocate’ will also be available at the booth.

Email or call the Newport office to set up a rendezvous in Monaco.

info@mcmnewport.com

Tel: +1 401 849 3387

30m Catamaran Q5 (hull YD66) by Yachting Developments.

October 10, 2010

Catamaran yacht Q5 (hull YD66) by Yachting Developments is a large volume cruising Super Catamaran currently under construction at Yachting Developments busy Auckland yard. Measuring 100 feet in length and 48 feet in beam, Q5 is a large sailing cat.

Exterior of the 30m Super Catamaran Q5 (hull YD66) by Yachting Developments

Exterior of the 30m Super Catamaran Q5 (hull YD66) by Yachting Developments

Work on the 30-metre catamaran yacht Q5, YD66, supercat originally stated in October 2008 however work on the yacht was suspended at the request of her owner.   Maintenance of the Q5’s superstructure was undertaken throughout her period of hibernation until her recent return to the main building shed where the construction of the Q5 yacht has resumed.

30m Super Catamaran Q5 (hull YD66) by Yachting Developments - Aft

30m Super Catamaran Q5 (hull YD66) by Yachting Developments - Aft

The catamaran Q5’s exterior styling and naval architecture is by Warwick Yacht Design and the project management is by MCM. The supercat Q5 will have interior styling by the Interior Designer Redman Whiteley Dixon. She is being built to stringent GL class survey.

Salon of the 30m Super Catamaran Q5 (hull YD66) by Yachting Developments

Salon of the 30m Super Catamaran Q5 (hull YD66) by Yachting Developments

Construction is high strength light weight post-cured epoxy Eglass/Carbon fibre composite. Structurally engineered by SP-High Modulus, the Q5 supercat  is designed to cruise the world in comfort.  The Q5 (YD66) catamaran by Yachting Developments will feature 5 cabins able to accommodate 10 guests and will have 3 crew cabins. Launch date for the catamaran Q5 is set for 2012.

30m Super Catamaran Q5 (hull YD66) by Yachting Developments - Owners Cabin

30m Super Catamaran Q5 (hull YD66) by Yachting Developments - Owners Cabin

Specifications of the 30m Super Catamaran Q5 (hull YD66) by Yachting Developments.

Builder :  Yachting Developments
Designer: Warwick Yacht Design
Interior Designer: Redman Whiteley Dixon
Build Number:  YD66
Yacht Name: Q5
Construction: Composite
Project Management: MCM
LOA: 30.490m (100’0″)
DWL: 28.00m  (91’10″)
Beam: 14.640m (48’0″)
Draft: 2.100m (6’10″)
Displ light ship   97,000kg (95.5tons)
Mast: Carbon fibre
Boom: Carbon fibre
Fue:  9,735 Litres(2,568 US Gal)
Water: 6,000 Litres (1,583 US Gal)
Main engine:  2 x 450hp
Gensets:2 x 55KW
No. Guest Cabins: 5
No. Crew Cabins: 3

Alloy Yachts starts the construction of the new 39 metre Expedition Motor Yacht

July 05, 2010

MCM is pleased to announce that a  new 39-metre expedition style motor yacht  designed by René Van der Velden is immediately starting construction at Alloy Yachts in New Zealand with MCM acting as the owner’s construction manager.

The New 39m Expedition Motor Yacht in construction at Alloy Yachts


“This is our first collaboration with René, and it’s great for us to get to work with designers with whom we haven’t had the opportunity to work with before. This superyacht is for a very experienced yachtsman who has already explored many special places, but was looking for a sturdier and larger platform upon which to be able to push farther and wider into the world’s remote corners”, says MCM’s Peter Wilson.

The  new Expedition Style 39 metre MCM yacht will have a comfortable and contemporary Redman Whiteley Dixon designed interior with significant contributions by the owners. Alloy Yachts in New Zealand will soon be cutting metal on this elegant explorer and she is set to be cruising in the South Pacific in 2012.

39m Alloy Motor Yacht due to be launched in 2012

MCM at the Monaco Yacht Show: 
MCM partners, Peter Wilson and Nigel Ingram will be at the Monaco Yacht Show (22-25 Sept) along with members of MCM’s Yacht Management team. A number of recent yachts that MCM has launched will be at the show: Yacht Marie (55m), Yacht Calliope (42.3m), Yacht Nilaya (34m) and another 40+ metre.

MCM has managed the construction of over 65 large yachts and presently has six in build.