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Spirit 46 Main

Like many self-professed adrenaline junkies, Tina Felix doesn’t look like one. A lawyer by profession as well as a mother of four, at first glance she seems the very essence of those solid, grounded pursuits. Her “other side” was revealed early last fall on Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay, where a crisp northerly gusting toward 25 knots was coursing down the East Passage. Aboard Bamboozle , the Spirit 46 she owns with her spouse, Kevin, I was tagging along with the couple for the short but lively beat from Newport to Portsmouth.

We were two or perhaps three tacks into it, spray flying, clawing to windward at nearly 7 knots, when Tina suggested we shake out the single reef. The pumping breeze ever so slightly overpowered us, and the boat gained only a 10th or two of a knot. Tina seemed satisfied, though, and I completely understood why. With Bamboozle ‘s slim beam, low profile and long overhangs, she appeared above the waterline to be from a different era, but she was a wolf in sheep’s clothing: Thanks to a tall Southern Spars carbon rig, high-tech Quantum sails, the deep fin keel and ballast bulb, and a spade rudder, she tracked to weather as if possessed.

“Spirit is a pretty well-known brand in Europe and the United Kingdom, but this is our first foray into the United States,” the company’s founder, Sean McMillan, said last September while exhibiting Bamboozle at the Newport International Boat Show. “We started 17 years ago with the intention of building very beautiful, modern, classic boats. … The most significant thing was getting away from the long keel/keel-hung rudder configuration that all classics had. If you start with a ‘narrowish’ boat — but not uncomfortably narrow — with a firm turn in the bilge so it’s got good form stability and shallow rocker, you’re making a small hole in the water, with very efficient foils and a very efficient rig. You can’t really miss, frankly.”

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What also separates Spirit from almost every other builder of traditional-style series yachts is the boats’ wood/epoxy construction. Like all Spirits, the 46 is built on laminated ring frames usually fashioned from Brazilian cedar, a strong, dark hardwood that looks like mahogany but at half the weight; the keelson is Oregon pine. The first layer of planking on the 46 is also Brazilian cedar (on bigger boats that are less weight sensitive, the choice is Douglas fir), and it’s glued to the ring frames to form a monocoque structure that’s then faired before a series of double-diagonal veneers are applied. The builders add a layer of glass/epoxy to stabilize the surface prior to the Awlgrip finish.

The deck is swept teak; the brightwork is highly varnished Brazilian mahogany. The keel is an SG steel foil to which a torpedo-shape lead ballast bulb is bolted. The stainless-steel rudderstock supports a finely tuned foam-cored carbon rudder. Custom hardware abounds. The attention to detail is staggering. The end result is irresistible.

Like most Spirit owners, the Felixes visited the yard as their boat, the 10th 46 to be built, came into existence before their eyes, an experience that McMillan strongly encourages. “They’re virtually custom boats,” he said. “You can have any interior you want. It’s not like buying one off the shelf. The owners have to work with us for a year or 15 months or more to create this thing, and that’s a big commitment. The more they come to visit, the better we can keep coming together to stay on exactly the same track they want.”

While McMillan said he’d delivered prior 46s with a variety of interior arrangements — an open floor plan, one cabin and two cabins — the Felixes chose a rather standard layout with a V-berth and head forward, a pair of opposing settees and dining table in the central salon, and the galley and navigation station, to port and starboard respectively, at the foot of the companionway. The joinery work is remarkable; the 46 is literally a yacht where one “takes the furniture” sailing. The one and only thing the boat lacks down below is a place to stand up; headroom is about 5 feet 2 inches.

To underscore the fact that the Felixes’ 46 is optimized for sailing and that they spend the majority of their time aboard topside, Bamboozle ‘s cockpit is two feet longer than those on her sister ships. She’s also the only Spirit to be tricked out with Harken hardware, which Kevin specifically requested.

Though our destination was dead upwind, once we were past the Newport bridge, we couldn’t resist the urge to bear away and ease the sheets, if only for a few moments. While we didn’t record the 21 knots of boat speed that another 46 notched during a race the previous year — many owners enjoy competing in the ever-growing Spirit of Tradition divisions at classic-yacht regattas — the knotmeter immediately ascended into double figures, topping off at nearly 11 knots. Unfortunately, too soon we hardened up, back on the breeze.

At my suggestion — I was interested to see what difference it would make, if any — we tucked the first reef back in and were able to lock in the mainsheet and forgo easing it in the puffs to luff the sail. The boat seemed a bit happier, her rudder a tad less loaded, and we gained a few more 10ths of speed, up to almost 7½ knots and tacking through 60 degrees. Despite the rather sporty weather, she was nearly dry on deck. Thanks to her light ends and a bit of flare to her bow, rather than plowing through the chop, she rose ever so slightly and gracefully up and over each passing wave. It felt like a curtsy. She appeared to be enjoying the outing as much as we were.

The best part of all, of course, was driving. Like an old 6-Meter or 8-Meter, Bamboozle was devoid of lifelines; not only were the sight lines forward clear and unobstructed, but the absence of railings also heightened the sensation of speed and one’s proximity to the water rushing by. To command a boat this long, lean and nimble, with a feathery-light tiller, was nothing less than pure joy.

Much too soon, the marina hove into view, so we threw in one last tack, luffed up, dropped the main and motored in. The boat is no slouch under power either, registering a solid 7 knots at 2500 rpm. Tying up was a letdown. Things became too quiet. Evidently, my adrenaline had been flowing too.

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LOA: 46’3″ LWL: 33’10” BEAM: 9’3″ DRAFT: 6’6″ DISPL.: 9,920 lb. FUEL: 13 gal. WATER: 25 gal. ENGINE: 1 x 18 hp Yanmar GM-20 diesel SAIL AREA: 684 sq. ft. (w/ 100 percent foretriangle) DISPL./LENGTH RATIO: 115 SAIL AREA/DISPL. RATIO: 23.7 PRICE: $600,000 Spirit Yachts, +44-1473-214-715; www.spirityachts.com

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Appears In No Time To Die

On Film At the start of the film, Bond sails the yacht in the clear waters around his Jamaica home, before mooring at a jetty in his private bay and making his way ashore with his speargun and two freshly caught red snapper fish.

The Vehicle The Spirit 46 is built by Spirit Yachts, a British company founded in 1993 by Sean McMillan and Mick Newman, which offers a handcrafted, wooden alternative to mainstream production yachts. Each yacht is unique and made in the company’s base in Suffolk on the east coast of England. The Spirit 46 is a versatile combination of practicality and style, ideal for lightweight performance racing or casual coastal cruising. With a displacement of only 4.5tonnes, she is lightweight and easy to handle solo. The yacht has long overhangs, flush decks and an overall length of 46-feet, with berths for four. A Yanmar diesel engine gives a top planing speed of 18 knots.

The Production After the Spirit 54 yacht was chosen for Vesper and Bond in Casino Royale, the production returned to the company for No Time To Die. Built for action, the 46-foot Spirit 46 was selected as the ideal boat for Bond: built for action, for sailing around the bay for a swim, or to travel the world at a moment’s notice. The yacht used for filming was The Happenstance and its first scenes shot on 29 April 2019 in the waters off Banana Wharf near Port Antonio, Jamaica. Further shots were captured on 2 and 8 May.

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Impressive specification; optimised for racing, including a totally new sail wardrobe & keel / rudder profiles “yard prepared.” The Spirit 46 has all the answers, if you want an incredibly elegant hull form, very manageable sail plan (MOYA can often be seen short tacking with just owner & daughter aboard!) and effortless fast cruising. Built 2003, (but lightly used) full carbon rig, an interior to cruise & race in total comfort; all new sail wardrobe in 2008; very comprehensive electronics & navigation package.

- 4 man life raft - 1 pack offshore flares - Powerful cockpit connected floodlight - Emergency VHF antenna - 1 self inflating Dan buoy - Fire extinguishers - Internal fitted torches

Miscellaneous

- Full cockpit and coach roof boat cover - Mainsail cover - Ensign and flag pole - Boat hook - Motor sailing triangle - Bucket and funnel - Warps and fenders - IRC certificate; current - GBR racing sail numbers

Plumbing and tankage

- Stainless steel sinks fitted in galley and heads, - Single hand pumps for fresh water. - Fresh water supplied from 80 litre nylon tank under cockpit. - Large capacity manual bilge pump fitted in cockpit. - 80 litre nylon translucent fuel tank - Holding tank for WC

Navigation and electronics

- Two steering compasses with night illumination. - Full suite of Raymarine Tri – data log, speed, depth instrumentation and repeaters - Raymarine radar chart plotter including one wide area CmapNT of Eastern English Channel - Radar scanner on demountable pole - Raymarine below deck autopilot with sail to wind and sail to route - Furuno Navtex dual band - Electronic radar reflector - CD and radio with cockpit remote operation - Tri colour navigation, steaming, boom and mast fitted deck floodlights - Mast fitted all round white anchor light - Seven interior cabin lights fitted

Mechanical and electrical

- Yanmar 18 HP diesel inboard, direct cooled. - Hurth 2:6 gearbox soft mounted with flexible coupling and flexible stuffing box in sound insulated engine space. - 25 mm stainless steel prop shaft through bronze \'P\' bracket to Gori.3 blade folding bronze propeller - Wet exhaust system with water sump and swan neck outlet in counter. - Engine control panel near helm position with audible alarms - Single lever Morse control and engine stop lever. - Mastervolt electrical panel in saloon fitted with 10 switches, individually fused - 12 V Battery charger, shoreline and extension. 2 sockets - 2 Mastervolt marine batteries (110 AH) of which one brand new - Electric bilge pump - 3 vent powerful Eberspächer heater with timer and thermostatic control - Fridge

Deck equipment and ground tackle

- Deck gear by Frederiksen. - Traveller for mainsheet with 3:1 controls, Mainsheet on 6:1 / 12:1 system with jammer. - Genoa cars on tracks. - Bow fairleads fitted at stemhead. - Mooring cleats fitted to deck, one for’ard on centreline, one aft on centreline, two amidships. - All deck fittings in chrome plated bronze or polished stainless steel. - Jib sheets controlled by Andersen size 28 Self-tailing winches. - Fortress F16 Aluminium anchor with 5 m chain and 35 m anchor rope in bow locker, tripping line with float - Anchor bell - 2 x 5m, and 2 x 8m mooring warps. - Fenders - After deck air vent for use with heater and general ventilation - Flagpole socket recessed in aft deck

Rig, spars and sails

- Carbon mast and boom painted white. - Standing rigging in discontinuous Nitronic rod. - Twin spreader rig with 8 mm cap and intermediate shrouds and 6mm lowers. - All halyards in 12 mm pre-stretched multi-plait running internally. - All shrouds fitted with open barrel stainless steel rigging screws. - All halyards lead aft to the cockpit through deck organizers and Spinlock clutches to 2 Andersen 22 self-tailing winches on coachroof. - Reefing lines and clew outhaul lines lead aft to cockpit controls. - Backstay in Spectra, controlled by 12:1 purchase at helm position. - 10:1 kicker fitted, controlled from cockpit. - Lazyjacks fitted to boom to collect sail and to act as topping lifts. Original sails 2003 - Fully battened Pentex mainsail with 3 reefing options. All reef lines lead aft to cockpit - Battened Pentex furling genoa with sacrificial UV strip and sail bag - Dacron heavy weather jib (unused) with sail bag - Storm jib (unused) with sail bag - Asymmetric spinnaker; medium weight with deck launch and cockpit launch bags - Symmetric light weight spinnaker with deck and cockpit launch bags - Sail ties Additional sails 2008 - Fully battened mainsail: 6 full battens and retainers, 3 reefs, shape stripes, numbers, interslide attachments, headboard, cunningham, overhead leech line, tailored roach, bag - Light genoa: shape stripes, leech and foot lines, tell tales, turtle bag - Heavy genoa: shape stripes, leech and foot lines, tell tales, turtle bag - High Clew Jib: shape stripes, leech and foot lines, tell tales, turtle bag - Storm Jib: Day glow, emergency luff grommets, leech and foot lines, tell tales, bag

Accommodation

Accommodation is for five in comfort in one quarter berth to starboard aft of the chart table and navigation station, a main saloon with settee berths each side for 2 persons. The owner’s well appointed double cabin is forward - Heads with marine WC for’ard of the saloon to port - Hanging locker in heads compartment. - Removable table with seating for six in saloon. - Twin burner spirit cooker in galley, with pan clamps. - Ample crockery stowage and general stowage space built into galley. - Upholstered Seat / berth cushions and backs - Fitted galley complement of all stainless plates, bowls, cups, cutlery pans, storage containers, electric kettle

Construction

Hull - Brazilian cedar planking over male mould, 15mm x 40mm cover (speed strip), epoxy bonded and bronze fastened. - Planking cross laminated with 2 x 3 mm Khaya veneers at 45 degrees. - Hog, keel, stem and stern posts, horn timber, floors, beam shelf constructed from solid or laminated straight grain Brazilian cedar. - Lightening holes drilled without compromising strength - Hull is stiffened by fitting all the internal furniture in plywood bonded to the hull to form a monocoque structure. - Laminated ring frames form the chain plate mounts and mast partners and transmit the loads to hull and keel bearing floors. - All plywood used is Brynzeel brand, manufactured to Lloyds specs. - Hull planking is sheathed with 600 gsm bi-radial glass/epoxy, faired with 2 layer epoxy fillers and spray coated with Awlgrip paint system. - Hull coated below the waterline with self polishing antifouling paint. Rudder and Keel - Rudder is a multi laminate timber blade, epoxy glass sheathed and fitted on a solid 50mm stainless steel stock. The stock rotates in a moulded GRP tube fitted with nylon bushes at top and bottom. - Tiller fitted to the stock with a cast stainless steel rudder head incorporating a tiller lifting facility and load bearing bronze ring. - Adjustable tiller extension - Keel is of the flattened bulb type with maximum righting moment and with optimum high/low pressure separation across the keel. - Keel weighs 2240 kgs and is through bolted to the hull with five centreline 24mm keel bolts and eight 15mm secondary bolts. Deck and Cockpit - Deck beams, beam shelf and carlins in Brazilian cedar or mahogany. - Structural bulkheads in 6 / 9mm plywood, braced with solid mahogany where necessary. - Beams overlaid with 6mm plywood, with margin boards and king planks fitted in bright finished mahogany. - Deck is laid with swept teak planking following the margins. - Cockpit constructed from solid mahogany on a plywood substructure, bright finished. - Cockpit seats fitted with stowage below. - Storage areas dedicated for liferaft and fender stowage. Coachroof - Coachroof built of bright finished mahogany over plywood substructure. - Sliding mahogany hatch in garage fitted to coachroof on stainless steel runners. - Companionway doors folding into recesses in the coachroof allow unhindered access. - Flush fitted hatches over fore end of coachroof and over saloon table. - Six oval chrome bronze portlights are fitted in coachroof sides. - Deck prisms fitted in fore deck over forward berths Internal structure - All furniture of 6 mm plywood, bonded and filleted to the hull. - All interior surfaces finished in white eggshell paint and satin varnish. - Main saloon finished in fielded and raised Mahogany paneling, satin finished. - All interior fitments trimmed with solid mahogany, satin finished

These particulars have been prepared from information provided by the vendors and are intended as a general guide. The purchaser should confirm details of concern to them by survey or engineers inspection. The purchaser should also ensure that the purchase contract properly reflects their concerns and specifies details on which they wish to rely.

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We already spotted the Spirit Yacht in the early No Time To Die trailers, but now the partnership is officially announced between Spirit and EON Productions, Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios (MGM) and Universal Pictures International.

James Bond sailing his Spirit 46 yacht in No Time To Die © 2021 Danjaq, LLC and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved

The latest partnership sees a Spirit 46 sailing yacht feature in  No Time To Die . In the film, Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica where the Spirit 46 sailing yacht is featured.

Bond walking on a dock with the Spirit 46 yacht in the background in No Time To Die © 2021 Danjaq, LLC and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved

Spirit Yachts CEO and Head of Design Sean McMillan commented, “The James Bond films are a mainstay of British culture and we are honoured to be continuing our partnership with such an iconic brand. The Spirit 46 is one of the original Spirit Yachts designs and is an example of the level of craftsmanship and attention to detail that goes into every Spirit yacht. I think the yacht suits the Bond character very well because of the combination of beauty and practicality.”

A true modern classic yacht, the Spirit 46 showcases long overhangs, flush decks and an elegant profile. A day sailing yacht capable of up to 18knots sailing speed, the Spirit 46 looks beautiful on the water and has the sailing performance of a regatta racing yacht.

Spirit 46 yacht and a waterplane in No Time To Die © 2021 Danjaq, LLC and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved

Inspired by the classic, elegant sailing yachts from the 1930s, all Spirit yachts are custom-designed and built to order by a team of world-class craftsmen and women in Spirit’s waterside headquarters in Suffolk on the east coast of the UK.

With long overhangs, flush decks and a sleek waterline profile, the Spirit 46 displays all the design characteristics of a timeless modern classic yacht. Hand-crafted using sustainable timber and with accommodation for up to four people, the Spirit 46 is a popular choice for owners looking for a performance racing yacht, a simply laid-out coastal cruiser or a combination of the two. With an efficient sail plan and a flat run aft, the Spirit 46 is capable of planing speeds up to 18 knots.

No Time To Die filming in Jamaica © 2021 Danjaq, LLC and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved

Whilst Spirit Yachts has a portfolio of existing designs from day sailors to superyachts, each yacht is tailored to suit an owner’s criteria meaning every Spirit yacht is completely unique.

Spirit Yachts’ partnership with EON Productions on the James Bond films began when a Spirit 54 was chosen to feature in the 2006 film Casino Royale .

Bond and Vesper sailing into Venice on a Spirit Yacht in Casino Royale © 2006 Danjaq, LLC & United Artists Corporation

Casino Royale features a memorable scene with James Bond and Vesper Lynd cruising into Venice onboard a Spirit 54 Yacht. Having been handcrafted by Spirit Yachts’ skilled team of boat-builders in Suffolk, the yacht (a 54 foot design named Spirit) was shipped to the Bahamas for filming. From there, Spirit Yachts sailed her to Puerto Rico and through the British Virgin Islands for filming. After shooting scenes in the Caribbean, the yacht was shipped to Croatia and sailed on to Venice. During filming in Venice, the yacht’s rig was taken in and out a total of 10 times to fit under multiple canal bridges. She was the first sailing yacht to go up the Grand Canal in 300 years.

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A FRENCH LOVE STORY: SPIRIT 46 ILHABELA II FOR SALE

Having cruised and raced around Brittany and the Mediterranean together for the past 15 years, the time has come for Spirit 46 Ilhabela II and her owner to part ways. We caught up with the owner to find out why this yacht will always hold a special place in his heart.

What attracted you to Spirit Yachts?

I first saw the design of the Spirit 46 in a French magazine. I was very curious about the wooden construction, so I came to visit Sean here in Ipswich marina in 2004. The yard has changed a lot since then.

How did you decide on a Spirit 46? What were your criteria for her design?

I was attracted to her aesthetics and beautiful design. I liked the overhangs, the wooden construction was very interesting for me, and I loved the way she was finished.

Where have you kept Ilhabela II over the years?

I have owned Ilhabela for 15 years, so there has been lots of variety. We have had Med seasons, as well as four seasons in La Rochelle on the Atlantic coast. From La Rochelle, we went up to Brittany to Bénodet (300miles from La Rochelle). During the seasons in the Med, we have been to Corsica, Sardinia and over to Italy.

Who do you sail Ilhabela II with?

She is a family boat. I sail with my son and my nephews a lot of the time. We also take out a lot of French high school students. I enjoy teaching them to sail and encourage them to discover the classic regattas instead of the modern ones. They are always very interested and some of them are now true fans of classic yachts.

Tell me about some of your happiest memories or greatest adventures onboard Ilhabela II?

This is a very difficult question to answer. Thinking back over the years, whenever I am onboard Ilhabela I am happy. That’s probably a boring answer, but whenever I step onboard Ilhabela and go sailing I am happy.

Tell me about your racing highlights?

Usually we do all the classic regattas in the Med. The season starts with the Ladies Cup at St Tropez, then it’s Antibes, cruising during July and August, and then Cannes at the end of the season. Antibes is my favourite regatta, it’s the beginning of the season, everyone is excited, the yachts all look fantastic, perhaps there are some new faces out racing. As it is the beginning of the summer, we race in the sunshine and we can see the snow on the mountains behind us, it’s a fantastic place.

What is the furthest distance you have sailed Ilhabela II?

From the south of France, we went up to Sardinia, and on to mainland Italy. We went from the south coast of France, over towards northern Corsica and then down to Sardinia, before cruising over to Italy. We did the trip in legs and had a mixed crew of family and students as usual. We have a database of over 100 students like to crew. Some of the students now know the yacht very well and we have a good relationship with them. We also offer places to people who have never sailed at all. We take maybe one or two total novices at a time, as long as we have other crew with plenty of experience onboard.

What do you love about Ilhabela II?

Her versatility. I can use her as a cruising yacht or a racing yacht and that is something I have really appreciated, because you can extend the time and ways in which you can use her. Also, she is very easy to handle and not difficult to transport. We put her on a truck from the Mediterranean up to the Atlantic French coast very easily.

If we are four onboard, we can do four days at sea with enough storage for water and food, then we have to stop to fill up the water tanks.

If you could have improved anything about Ilhabela II over the years, what would it be?

The exact same yacht but slightly bigger. I am older now and I would like an owner’s cabin for myself.

What do you think about Spirit Yachts now as a company compared to when you first commissioned Ilhabela II?

Wow. Everything has changed. The company has had a fantastic evolution. I can now see about fifty people working out there in the yard. In 2004, there were 15, maybe less. The company remains traditional at its heart and still hand builds the yachts; it’s not a production yard which I like. Spirit has proved a company can grow but still retain the quality and knowledge of its team. It’s a real pleasure to watch them work with the wood. I still feel the same energy as I walk through the door. I’m pleased to see Sean is now surrounded by a great team.

Why are you selling Ilhabela II and what does she offer a new owner?

I am looking for a bigger yacht at the moment. I usually keep my boats for 10 or 11 years and I have had Ilhabela for 15. All I can wish for the next owner is that they have the same pleasure from Ilhabela as I have enjoyed over the years. She is a fantastic yacht; I am still in love with her and I will continue be in love even after I have sold her.

Spirit 46 Ilhabela II Specifications:

Designer: Sean McMillan Build: Spirit Yachts Ltd. Construction: wood/epoxy Length: 14.15m Beam: 2.83m Draft: 2.00m Displacement: 4.5 tonnes Engine: Volvo Penta Rig: Fractional Sloop Sails: Main, headsail, spinnaker

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Vitruvius Yachts reveals 46m superyacht designed for the Bahamas

British design studio Vitruvius Yachts has revealed a new superyacht concept known as the Vitruvius Palm Beach. The 46-metre project is available for sale with Worth Avenue Yachts and has been tailored specifically for the North American market.

Several prominent shipyards are "currently bidding to bring this vision to life," according to the broker, with construction expected to begin next year.

The superyacht is designed with a low draft of two metres, making it best suited to shoal draft locations such as the Bahamas, Florida and The Chesapeake.

Accommodation is across five lower deck cabins, plus quarters for nine crew. The owner's cabin would be full-beam and features an office, dressing area, his and hers bathrooms and fold-down balcony. 

While the interior designer is unconfirmed, preliminary renderings reveal a pared back, contemporary aesthetic. The main saloon benefits from full-height windows, a "convertible" lounging and dining area for 10 guests as well as a dedicated lounge starboard.

The main deck is fitted with a formal bar and second convertible seating area aft. Another major convivial space is the sundeck, which has a large sunbathing area, a bar, barbecue and a Jacuzzi.

Meanwhile, the beach club features a pool that can operate with freshwater or saltwater. Bulwarks open either side to form a larger lounging area, which is arranged with several sunpads.

The concept also includes a tender garage able to accommodate a six-metre and two jet skis, thanks to a Solas-compliant sliding beam crane and fold-up shell door for launching and loading.

Vitruvius Palm Beach would be powered by twin CAT 32 engines for a maximum speed of 15.7 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots.

This reveal follows the delivery of Vitruvius Yachts' 65.7-metre Alchemy .

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