Why stick with two decks when you can have two and a half? Brazil-based MCP Yachts hasn’t come up with a new yacht design. Instead, it considers raised pilothouses to be, essentially, half decks. That, therefore, explains why it calls the MCP 92.5, nearing launch, a “Two and a Half Decks” yacht.
MCP Yachts announced the 92.5 in late 2016. She follows in the footsteps of several similar-size megayachts dating back to the 1980s. Also similarly, each had a raised pilothouse. The first launch was the 92-foot (28-meter) Panther in 1983. Several others followed, like Ausonia, Raffaella, and Cisne.
The modern-day MCP 92.5 series is different, though. She measures 91 feet (27.74 meters), with some contemporary styling flair. In fact, she’s sporty and sleek without looking too period-specific. She has a healthy beam, too: 23’5” (7.15 meters), for better volume, important to today’s buyers.
Inside, the all-aluminum megayacht is thoroughly modern. More light spills in (see saloon image above) through larger ports and skylights. Since semi-custom yacht buyers want flexibility, the MCP 92.5 offers multiple stateroom configurations. Three to five guest cabins can go below decks, for example. Regardless, the master suite spans two levels, with the sleeping space on the main deck. Also regardless, the yacht is meant for a three-person crew.
Finally, the MCP 92.5 in build is a traditional cruiser, expected to top out at 25 knots under Caterpillar power. MCP Yachts’ own design team has alternate configurations and cruising purposes available for future launches. You can request a sportfishing cockpit, prop tunnels, or even superstructure and hull changes.
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