Just as the Greek god Odysseus—Ulysses in Roman mythology—was a seasoned sailor and the king of an island, the Feadship yacht Ulysses is shaping up to rule the waves. The substantial-sized project has been undergoing sea trials since late November.
Though the shipyard still refers to her as the yacht project 1011, due to confidentiality agreements, the yacht is broadcasting her name on AIS. Although her 336’7” (102.6 meters) length certainly commands onlookers’ attention, her volume is equally significant. It’s nearly 3,000 gross tons. Consider, too, that the owne, well experienced in owning superyachts, wanted Feadship and the designers to incorporate as many of the same creature comforts as his prior yacht. That yacht’s volume came in at 6,000 gross tons. Even the shipyard admits it’s no easy task.
Regardless, it’s one of several facts that paint a picture of a client with a crystal-clear vision. For instance, accommodations for 20 people and a high level of fit and finish for crew cabins were crucial. Notably, the captain’s cabin is on what’s considered the pool deck. Twenty further cabins accommodate the crewmembers. That works out to be a strong crew-to-guest ratio, too, for high service levels.
Yet additional must-haves for the yacht Ulysses include a helicopter hangar, which sits beneath a helipad forward. She gives four guests outstanding views from VIP suites on the pool deck. Of course, the remaining 14 guests still have excellent views from their main-deck staterooms. In fact, the windows in their staterooms are about 20 feet (6 meters) wide. Speaking of glass, upwards of 11,800 square feet (1,100 square meters) of exterior glass is aboard. Many of the panes are sliding doors and windbreakers, the latter to protect alfresco relaxation and dining areas. A glass staircase is inside, too.
Henk de Vries, Feadship’s CEO, says the owner of the yacht Ulysses is a repeat client and has been heavily involved in every detail. “He wanted to be part of the team, which ordinarily is something we try to avoid,” he explains. “He was fully prepared to collaborate, and our working relationship ended up being both friendly and fun!”
Since her name is Ulysses, the yacht quite likely belongs to New Zealander Graeme Hart. He’s christened several prior yachts by the same name, They include a 351-foot (107-meter) explorer and a 381-foot (116-meter) explorer that went by the code name U116 during construction. Hart has previously talked publicly about his yachts, too.
Delivery of Ulysses should take place in early 2024.
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More About the Yacht Ulysses
LOA: 336’7” (102.6 meters)
Beam: 47’3” (14.4 meters)
Draft: 12’8” (3.85 meters)
Guests: 20 in 10 staterooms
Engines: 2MTUs (horsepower not available)
Range: 5,000 nautical miles at 12 knots
Builder: Feadship
Stylist: Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design
Naval Architect: Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture
Interior Designer: Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design
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