A risk undertaken by Oceanco paid off, for both the shipyard and the happy owner of the yacht DreAMBoat. The builder started a 295-footer (90-meter) on spec, expecting a customer would appreciate the shortened delivery time. The owner, meanwhile, leveraged the ability to personalize the entire interior and make some minor other changes. It’s because the metal hull and superstructure had just received a coating of fairing compound when he visited the yard. Less than two years after he first laid eyes on her, DreAMBoat is embarking on her maiden voyage.
Oceanco’s 33rd launch in its 33-year history, the megayacht bears styling by Espen Øino International. The look eschews fussiness, as does the layout, while still providing the owner and his multi-generational family abundant luxury space. The 47-foot (14.2-meter) beam certainly assists in that regard, too. Terence Disdale Design worked with Øino for the space planning, to ensure up to 23 passengers could enjoy time together.
Among the areas the family can enjoy the most, for instance, is the partially enclosed sundeck. Besides offering plentiful seating, it features an alfresco cinema. In addition, DreAMBoat offers a spa on the bridge deck, with a hydro-massage tub. There should be smiles from ear to ear thanks to the watertoys and, even better, a custom diving board. More splashing and swimming can take place in the main aft deck’s pool. Dimensions: 20 by 10 feet (6 by 3.1 meters), and about 5 feet (1.44 meters) deep.
Disdale handled decor as well, gracing the yacht DreAMBoat with what he terms a “quietly sophisticated interior.” Limestone soles pair with wood paneling, for instance, while semi-precious stone tops vanities. Additional accent materials include leather, mother of pearl, and parchment. “We always strive to avoid the ‘big wow’ factor that soon becomes boring,” Disdale adds.
With a crew of 33, the 2,950-gross-ton DreAMboat stands out for one more important fact, on a technical front. She received the ECO-IHM notation from Lloyd’s Register. Briefly, ECO is a voluntary set of standards for environmental ship design, construction, and operation, beyond statutory requirements. IHM, meanwhile, stands for Inventory of Hazardous Materials. It covers the life of a vessel, from construction to eventual scrapping at the end of her useful life.
Dan Jackson, the owner’s representative, says that the moment the owner saw the partially complete project, he knew the superyacht would suit him. Jackson adds, “Here we are, 18 months later, proud to be delivering him his DreAMBoat.”
One final note: the unusual spelling of the name pays homage to the owner’s initials.
Oceanco oceancoyacht.com
Terence Disdale Design terencedisdale.co.uk
More About the Yacht DreAMBoat
LOA: 295’3” (90 meters)
Beam: 46’6” (14.2 meters)
Draft: 13’3” (4.2 meters)
Guests: 23 in 11 staterooms
Engines: 2/4,828-hp MTUs
Range: 5,000 nautical miles at 10 knots
Builder: Oceanco
Stylist: Espen Øino International
Naval Architect: Azure Naval Architecture
Interior Designer: Terence Disdale Design
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