P.B. Behage has contributed naval architecture, interior design, and more to a number of boats and yachts since 1989. Among them: the World Traveller series built by Benetti Sail Division. The World Traveller yachts are engineered for bluewater cruising and, if encountered, rough conditions. Since P.B. Behage retains the rights to the World Traveller yachts, founder Piet Behage is updating them. The goal is to attract an active client who wants to choose a shipyard. The first model to be re-energized: the World Traveller 116.
There are actually four configurations for the World Traveller 116. For example, an open flying bridge is one option. Regardless, LOA for each is 115’10” (35. 35 meters), and beam is 24’10” (7.62 meters). Each World Traveller 116 yacht further has walkaround decks and a 7’6” (2.3-meter) draft. P.B. Behage specifies steel and aluminum construction, too, complying with classification society and MCA requirements.
Performance-wise, the World Traveller 116 is said to cruise at just shy of 12 knots. Top speed is reportedly 14 knots. Power comes from twin 596-hp Caterpillars. A bit more than 1,000 gallons (41,700 liters) of fuel are carried by the World Traveller 116, too. To back up the performance claims, P.B. Behage can provide the tank test results, plus real-world results for Grand Cru III. She’s a World Traveller 116 built by Benetti Sail Division in 2009.
Each World Traveller 116 is open to owner input inside. P.B. Behage imagines most buyers will want four staterooms, including the master suite. For private cruising, the World Traveller 116 can have a gym below decks. For charter, the gym can instead be an extra stateroom. Pullmans can also be added for kids. A crew of six are further accommodated aboard.
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