photo: Pamela Jones
It took three days to move her – and many more months to construct her to this point, of course – but project Y705 hit the water this month at Oceanco.
Measuring 85.47 meters (280 feet), the yacht bears styling from Björn Johansson Design and naval architecture from the yard in conjunction with Azure Naval Architects. She’ll be hard to miss when she’s delivered next year, judging from her teal-colored hull. Even though it’s lit in this photo, taken while en route to Rotterdam on a barge, it stands out just as much in daylight. Other reasons she’ll stand out: balconies in a handful of rooms, including the VIP stateroom and the master suite (containing three balconies, in fact); and “water features” on outside decks. (Oceanco won’t elaborate just yet on exactly what these features entail, though the master suite does have a private spa pool.)
Inside, Y705 emphasizes multiple uses for many rooms, against a backdrop by Terence Disdale Design. For example, when I visited the yard over the summer, I learned that some of the six guest staterooms have sliding doors that allow them to serve as extra-large VIP suites. The dining room can double as a conference room, complete with AV equipment. But I also envision it being an after-dinner spot, as I learned it will include a gyro-stabilized pool table and a fold-down bulwark for enjoying the view, smoking cigars, etc. Most rooms were ample, thanks to wise space planning and a beam of 14.2 meters (about 47 feet).
Sea trials won’t take place for several weeks, but Oceanco anticipates Y705 will top around 20 knots. She features a similar technical platform to previous launches, including twin 4,680-hp MTU engines and 287,600 liters (nearly 76,000 gallons) of fuel.
Andreas
This is the most beautiful yacht i ever saw
Good work