In some circles, Saturday mornings are for sleeping in. At Feadship, yesterday morning saw plenty of activity, as the bubbly broke across the bow of Project 697.
Measuring 154 feet (47 meters), the megayacht is about as classic-looking as you can get. It’s most obvious in the styling, as well as the pairing of the dark-blue hull and white superstructure. Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects handled these, plus incorporated walkaround decks and a nice curve in the forward gunwale on the sundeck. And, though it’s hard to see in these photos, Feadship Project 697 has teak caprails—high-gloss, too, befitting the traditional styling.
Interestingly, though, closer inspection of Project 697 also reveals some contemporary flair. Feadship draws special attention to the grills along the sides of her superstructure and mast. They’re as decorative as they are functional. None are separate panels, either. In fact, they’re each part of the original aluminum structure. Furthermore, the tender garage, and its access hatch, are thoroughly modern. The way the garage opens is unexpected as well. To keep a flush door, Feadship constructed two sliding beams, upon which it’s mounted. When they extend out a little more than two feet (70 centimeters), the door swings fully open for the toys to come out.
Feadship Project 697 accommodates a party of 10, with the master suite on the main deck and four guest staterooms below. That, too, is pretty traditional. So is the decor, showing off dark-stained, glossy walnut paneling, along with some white paneling and light-oak soles. In a nod to classic design and practicality, teak handrails line the hallways. Even the galley shows off walnut wood, partly because the owners and guests can dine here when desired. However, mindful of simple cleanups, the countertops are stainless steel. Wood even adorns doors between indoor and aft-deck areas: teak, to be specific.
Upon delivery, Project 697 will let guests put one more area to good use. It’s the beach club, a combination of a lounge and a watersports area. The crew can grab the small watertoys stowed on racks while the guests don wetsuits and PFDs.
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