When experienced yacht owners commission a new project, you know they’re going to have some pretty specific requests. Such was the case with Mary-Jean II, delivered by ISA. The 60-meter (197-foot) motoryacht was a big step up from their previous yacht, at 48.82 meters (160 feet). Additionally worth noting, their previous yacht was a brokerage acquisition, which underwent a major refit for personal use and chartering. Therefore, they were certainly well versed in determining how to make a yacht serve multiple needs.
For example, since some charter parties include single adults and others include couples, the guest staterooms are arranged for flexibility. The lower-deck twin stateroom (one of four guest rooms down here) can convert to a queen, and an additional stateroom up on the bridge deck can accommodate parties with more than the usual number of guests. It could even serve as a spot to keep the kids separate from adults, giving the grown-ups some peace and quiet yet making the kids feel special.
Another wise idea: multiple movie-watching options. While alfresco areas are naturally an attraction aboard a yacht, with Mary-Jean II being no different, what do you do if there’s a persistent rainstorm? Or, what if you enjoy settling in to a comfortable couch with some snacks well after the sun has gone down? The owners and guests can watch their favorite flicks on a 41-inch television that rises from a console in the upper-deck lounge. For the full cinematic experience, the crew can activate the 108-inch, drop-down movie screen directly above the console. Speakers are at sole level, beneath the console.
There are also some interesting twists on the layouts we’ve come to expect of a superyacht in this size range. You’d be hard-pressed to find a yacht without an office in the master suite, for example. But rather than set it up as a separate room, it’s part of the bedroom. There’s a desk outboard to starboard in the full-beam space. It doesn’t look out of place, and considering it probably won’t see much use other than for email while Mary-Jean II charters, the arrangement avoids robbing space from the bedroom or other main-deck areas.
One of the more interesting twists aboard Mary-Jean II is something that guests likely won’t see. Which is a shame, because it’s great: The owners wanted their crew to have their own gym. Located on the lower deck, it sits between the engine room and technical areas. On a related note, ISA is rightfully proud of how it was able to work with the owners and their representatives from Yachting Partners International (YPI) to create a passageway all the way through the technical areas. The shipyard also credits YPI with helping it raise the quality of the engine room. It provides good troubeshooting access to the twin Caterpillar 3512 C HD engines.
All in all, the owners of Mary-Jean II and interior designer Mark Berryman have created a comfortable, fun atmosphere. In fact, half the fun is walking around the teak-paneled rooms and trying to identify the spectacular artwork. The yacht features pieces by Peter Blake, Andy Warhol, and Lichtenstein, among others.
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