This Crescent 144 Tri-Deck, the largest model from the Canadian yard, will be handed over to a buyer in July 2015.
The Crescent 144 Tri-Deck had started construction a few years ago. However, the original buyer reportedly defaulted on payments, so work stopped in 2011. The basic structure of the all-composite Crescent 144 Tri-Deck was completed. The buyer now has input into interior outfitting and systems installations. Crescent ceased operations in 2012, following the customer default, so it is unknown where the megayacht will be finished.
The Crescent 144 Tri-Deck is based on a hull design from Jack Sarin Naval Architects. Some modifications have been made by George Rodden. Rodden is a naval architect who has collaborated with other builders. The changes include the addition of a bulbous bow. Crescent initially expected a 21-knot top speed at half load, with a 4,000-nautical-mile range at 12 knots, under MTU power. Those figures should still be the anticipated results.
Styling and interior design for the Crescent 144 Tri-Deck are from Jonathan Quinn Barnett. The sharp, modern exterior is highlighted by nice alfresco areas and large windows. The sundeck has a hot tub, a dining area, and plenty of relaxation space, for example. There’s no word on whether the new owner is keeping all of the original interior arrangement. It included a bar aft in the saloon that could also serve the aft deck. Likely not to change, though, is the main-deck master suite. It includes an office area, as you’d expect. Further unlikely to change are the inclusion of four guest staterooms below decks. The fold-down transom surely holds appeal as well. As the illustration above shows, the Crescent 144 Tri-Deck gains an extra gathering spot as a result. The platform can also, of course, serve as a boarding and disembarking area for watertoys, swimmers, and divers. A day head is conveniently located just inside.
On a related note, Fraser Yachts recently introduced the current owner to the project. The brokerage house says it was the fifth sale it closed in 10 days. The yacht was initially ordered to be sold by a Canadian court in late 2011.
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