More megayachts are learning about refit opportunities at Maine-based Front Street Shipyard. The latest is the sailing yacht Marae.
Marae (pronounced mar-EYE) is a 108-footer (32.97-meter) built by Alloy Yachts in 2004. Her name back then was Paraiso. The sailing superyacht was commissioned for far-flung travel on her own bottom. She was designed to slip into bays with skinner water than most sailing yachts can access, too. To create a warm, home-like atmosphere onboard, walnut paneling covers her walls throughout the guest areas.
Given Marae’s launch year, this year marked the need for her 10-year survey. She was further in need of a full repaint. “We looked at a lot of the yards and spoke with them,” says Frank Ficken, her captain. “But when all was said and done, from a cost standpoint, from a facilities standpoint, and from resources standpoint, Front Street simply came out on top.”
The initial work started back in April, but you can see her in this video in her full glory. And in case you’re curious about her name, there’s a nice story behind it. “Marae” is a word from the Maori, the native people of New Zealand. New Zealand is, of course, where her builder is based. It refers to a complex of buildings where Maori tribal meetings take place. It also refers in more general terms to a gathering area for formal discussions, and a place where all people are welcome as guests.
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