The second Palmer Johnson 170, christened Bliss, is nearing delivery. She was launched and started conducting initial sea trials several days ago.
Bliss bears some similarities in style to DB 9, which was delivered a few years ago. She, too, is a Palmer Johnson 170, part of the Palmer Johnson SportYacht series. However, there are also styling and structural differences. The most notable is that Bliss has a hardtop. That in turn is accompanied by angular, smoked-glass insets and striking wing-like sections. Bliss features styling and interior design by Nuvolari Lenard.
Specifics on the decor and customization of the general arrangement haven’t been revealed. However, Bliss should have accommodations for 12 in the owner’s party. She also certainly emphasizes outdoor living as much as indoor. The SportYacht series allows for ample alfresco space. There’s a private pool on the foredeck, besides a large, welcoming pad and seating area aft. The series further keeps non-structural bulkheads inside on the main deck to a minimum.
True to her SportYacht heritage, Bliss is intended for speedy cruising. Twin 16V 4000 M93L diesels from MTU promise a top end of 31 knots. She’s also all-aluminum construction and meets both Lloyds and MCA requirements.
Palmer Johnson hasn’t revealed any further details about Bliss at the moment.
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