Timing is everything: These shots of Trinity Yachts’ latest project, Carpe Diem, were taken as her sea trials on November 30 wrapped up right before a storm rolled through.
Measuring 189 feet (57.6 meters) LOA, Carpe Diem is an all-aluminum trideck with naval architecture and styling by Trinity’s in-house team. The interior is by Carol Williamson & Associates, a first-time collaborator with the yard. The owner is no stranger to Trinity, however, having purchased a 150-footer (45-meter) from 2002 on the brokerage market (previously known as Imagine) and having her refitted a few years ago.
Carpe Diem has all-teak decks and a handful of alfresco relaxation and dining spaces, as you’d expect. Inside, there’s a formal dining room as well as barstools adjoining a countertop in the galley, a layout feature found on a few previous Trinitys. It’s a nice alternative to the country kitchen setup that other builders prefer, and it’s also a good way to make guests feel welcome in the cooking area. (Because really, no matter how formal a yacht is, don’t guests always want to find out what the chef is making?)
Other interior highlights include four guest staterooms below decks, with a potential fifth stateroom that doubles as a gym. A bar aft in the skylounge lets the owner and guests enjoy after-dinner cocktails while taking in a great view. As for the crew, 10 crewmembers are housed below decks, with most of them forward of the guest area. The engineer’s cabin is the exception, aft of the engine room. And of course, the captain is just aft of the wheelhouse. Rich-tone macassar wood, with ebonized detailing, flows throughout the spaces, though some wall panels further feature textiles. White onyx and nickel are also used aboard.
Propulsion comes courtesy of twin 3,384-hp Caterpillar 3516B Series II HD diesels.
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