She arrived in Falmouth, England over the weekend with Mirabella V painted on her transom, but she’ll leave in about 12 months with M5 there instead.
This, thanks to a yearlong refit taking place at Pendennis Plus.
Known as the world’s largest sailing sloop since her launch in 2004, the 247-foot (75.2-meter) Mirabella V is getting a thorough makeover both inside and out. In fact, the aluminum-hulled megayacht, pictured above and below in Falmouth Harbour, will solidify her stance as the largest sailing sloop. She will gain a nearly 10-foot (three-meter) transom extension, which also involves restyling. The transom will be comprised of composite, manufactured by Green Marine and with input from High Modulus Europe. Mirabella V’s original naval architect, Ron Holland, is overseeing all physical alterations.
Other work includes adding a side-boarding platform, replacing the engines and gensets, and upgrading various other systems and electrics. The megayacht’s 290-foot-high (88.5-meter-high) mast and rig are further being refurbished. Det Norske Veritas will review everything, too, as part of a 10-year survey.
Creature comforts, including the entertainment system and air conditioning, are also getting upgraded. And while full details haven’t been released, the owner will be working with Redman Whiteley Dixon on a decor change. For now, the design team will only say that the look will be contemporary in style and involve the main and lower decks.
A year seems like a long time to wait, but in the view of Mirabella V’s captain, Rocka Romcke, it will be worth it. “I believe the collaboration between these parties will elevate M5 to be one of the most impressive and original sailing yachts in the world both in structure and style,” he says.
To see what Mirabella V has looked like since launch, check out our July 2010 Video of the Month.
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