Sea trials for the expedition-style Oceanic 90 STS, from Oceanic Yachts, show she’s pretty close to the performance parameters the series was designed to achieve. Tsa Tsa (initially known as Dolce Vita) hit a reported 22-knot cruise and 26.8-knot max speed under two-thirds load. The figures were recorded at the Cannes Yachting Festival last month.
Oceanic Yachts says the all-composite Tsa Tsa was “overbuilt,” accounting for the difference in achieving the 23-knot cruise and 27-knot top end planned. She started construction on spec and was acquired by her owner early this year. The builder adds that future megayachts in the series will incorporate Kevlar to further reduce weight and aid performance.
Built at Canados’ facility in Rome, Oceanic Yachts was conceived to target megayacht owners who prioritize fuel economy and long-range travel, yet also want plenty of relaxation and toy-toting space. The Oceanic 90 STS (“STS” stands for “straight shaft,” since a diesel-electric, a.k.a. DiElec, model is also available) is the first launch. LOA is 91’2” (27.8 meters), with beam at 22’9” (7 meters). At 10 knots, Tsa Tsa reportedly burns 18.5 gph (70 lph). At 8 knots, fuel burn is reportedly just shy of 10.6 gph (40 lph). Tsa Tsa is powered by twin 1,925-Caterpillar diesels.
Engineering is from Arrabito Naval Architects, blending displacement and planing design elements. For example, Oceanic Yachts says that Tsa Tsa can run on plane even at 16.5 knots. That’s a few knots slower than traditional semi-displacement megayachts of her size. Oceanic Yachts also says her stability at speeds below 15 knots is more like that of a displacement yacht.
As for her amenities, Tsa Tsa features an upper-deck owner’s suite with a balcony. Guests get a VIP and two additional staterooms below decks. The galley is also below decks, in proximity to the crew’s quarters. Limed grey oak, ebony, and wenge woods set the mood throughout. Watertoys include two three-seater PWCs and a stand-up PWC, a JetLev water-propelled jetpack, two SeaBobs, and a 21-foot (6.5-meter) SACS tender.
Leave a Reply