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ZIGGY Ocean Alexander 35R

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Luxury yacht ZIGGY from Ocean Alexander was launched in 2021 from the shipyard in Taiwan. She measures 35.13m (115'3") and is a 35R model constructed with a GRP hull and superstructure, with naval architecture from the shipyard and interior and exterior styling by Evan K. Marshall. The accommodation sleeps up to 10 guests over five en-suite cabins with a professional crew of five to take care of every detail.

NOTABLE FEATURES OF ZIGGY: ~internationally renowned interior/exterior stylist ~Beach club ~Large sunbathing areas ~Choice of indoor and outdoor lounges ~Well-proportioned guest accommodation ~Draft of 2m/6.11ft for close beach access ~Air conditioning ~Wi-Fi

EXTERIOR The main deck aft is a sheltered environment offering a cosy space to relax on the C-shaped sofa and enjoy coffee mornings with friends and family. Two stairways lead down to the lower deck swim platform which connects to the beach club to create a spacious indoor/outdoor entertainment area beside the water.

Side walkways along the main deck lead to stairways up to the foredeck, where guests have panoramic views from the C-shaped sofa with drinks table, or the broad sunbed across the bow. The upper deck aft has a large circular dining table for intimate meals between the group. Two sofa/loungers are places along the stern for guests to savour after-dinner drinks along with the views.

On the sundeck, there is a Jacuzzi aft and centre with a large sunbed on both sides, a wet bar with stool seating to port and sofa seating forward on both sides for guests to sit and take in the views.

INTERIOR The lower deck layout places the crew accommodation forward, the guest accommodation amidships, the engine room behind and the beach club with gym in the stern.

The Master suite is forward on the main deck, the galley to port and the main foyer with day head to starboard. The formal dining area and main salon are combined into one large room aft, with the formal dining area seating up to 10 guests in a bright contemporary space with glass sliding doors on both sides to create a more alfresco experience. The main salon is aft to port and consists of a corner sofa and armchairs around a coffee table, while the widescreen TV is to starboard and a glass sliding door lead out onto the main deck aft.

ZIGGY Specifications

From the main foyer guests and crew have access to the upper deck, where the helm station is forward and the skylounge behind. The skylounge offers a cosy space to relax with the latest films or live sports, and provides a large corner sofa, coffee table and widescreen TV to port, a drinks/games table behind and a wet bar to starboard.

A pair of MAN V12 1,900 HP engines power her through the water.

Yacht Accommodation

The accommodation sleeps a maximum of 10 guests in 5 en-suite cabins: 1 Master suite, 2 double cabins and 2 twin cabins. The Master suite is full beam on the main deck forward, and within thee is a king-sized bed, widescreen TV, a desk/vanity to starboard and two armchairs to port. A large wardrobe is placed forward on both sides of the room and a spacious en-suite bathroom with a sink and toilet on both sides and a shared central bathtub and shower. The double cabins are amidships to port and starboard on the lower deck. Both have a queen-sized bed, widescreen TV, desk/vanity, wardrobe and an en-suite bathroom with a sink, toilet and shower. The twin cabins are forward of the double cabins to port and starboard respectively. Both have two single beds, a widescreen TV, desk/vanity, wardrobe and an en-suite bathroom with a sink, toilet and shower. The professional crew of 5 will keep everything running efficiently throughout the cruise.

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We do have available further amenity, owner and price information for the 35.13m (115'3") yacht ZIGGY, so please enquire for more information.

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The luxury yacht ZIGGY displayed on this page is merely informational and she is not necessarily available for yacht charter or for sale, nor is she represented or marketed in anyway by CharterWorld. This web page and the superyacht information contained herein is not contractual. All yacht specifications and informations are displayed in good faith but CharterWorld does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the current accuracy, completeness, validity, or usefulness of any superyacht information and/or images displayed. All boat information is subject to change without prior notice and may not be current.

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A Sleek Super Yacht Is Docked On The Halifax Waterfront – Here’s The Inside Scoop

The Super Yacht Ziggy arrived in Halifax Harbour Friday, May 19 after travelling from New Port, Rhode Island. She is owned by Michigan couple Bonnie and Harold Zeigler.

Ziggy measures just over 35 metres or 116 feet. The rear exterior of Ziggy is a space to relax and you may spot someone enjoying their morning coffee here with family and friends. Twin stairways lead to the lower deck swim platform.

Side walkways along the main deck lead to staircases up to the front deck where passengers lounge on a C-shaped sofa with drink tables and sunbeds across the bow. Ziggy’s guests don’t have to head to a Halifax pub’s patio as outdoor dinners are enjoyed on the upper deck with a large circular dining table. The outdoor dinner area includes two loungers to enjoy drinks and views of Halifax after dinner.

On the sundeck you’ll find the Jacuzzi, wet bar with stools and more sofa seating.

The interior features luxurious guest accommodations and a beach club with gym in the back.

Its lower deck layout places the crew accommodation forward, the guest accommodation amidships, the engine room behind and the beach club with gym in the stern.

The owner’s stylish master suite is forward on the main deck. The dining and main lounge inside are open concept and combined into one large room. There is room for 10 guests to dine and sliding doors on both sides. The inside includes a corner sofa, armchairs and widescreen TV.

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That yacht start’s at 14m their buying the walleye 😉  

Wouldn’t want to pay the fuel bill on that thing!  

Yep....saw it out there. If you can afford the yacht, I'm assuming you can afford the gas! Sent from my SM-A516V using Michigan Sportsman mobile app  

Yeah, I don’t imagine they’re looking at their bank account seeing if gas fits into their budget. Sent from my iPhone using Michigan Sportsman  

Ain’t no jigging going on from that ship but I ll bet some sticking is happening. 😎  

Gonna need that 36v with a long shaft  

Hell, get away with a short shaft with that rig.. and that is "strong" for Mike's ship... What a boat! Seen one similar or maybe even same some time a bit ago. Was to busy paying attention when to throw anchor for a picture  

The Capt said it was hard to stay verticle in the wind.  

FYI, owned by Harold Zeigler of Zeigler Automotive Group  

I saw that Yaught behind Selfridge on Saturday, and it looked like there was about 15 people just on the middle deck. No telling how many it would hold inside the cabin. Not made for fishing, that's for sure.  

"FYI, owned by Harold Zeigler of Zeigler Automotive Group" I thought he was a guitar player…..[emoji51]. It will be interesting to see how many people get that one..... Sent from my iPhone using Michigan Sportsman mobile app . Slimshady Customs: Custom Painted Crankbaits.  

Saw Walleye Mike and this ship Friday morning. A friend of mine said he watched them put 17K in fuel in it up by Port Huron.  

Three's good company

After a point, you're paying to drive your fuel around. Most people who have yachts don't fill their gas tank full.  

tailgunner said: Had the chance to go out with Walleye Mike Friday and after a slow start, finished strong with 11 nice walleye . Thanks for the chance to put some nice fish in the freezer ! Anyone see this Mega Yacht out there ? 110 feet of luxury, but is it good for jigging ? View attachment 835888 Click to expand...

Each engine in that thing is worth more than two of my houses.  

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25.91m  /  85' | westport yachts | 2014.

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The 25.91m/85' motor yacht 'Cherry Bomb' (ex. Ziggy) was built by Westport Yachts in the United States at their Westport shipyard. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Gregory Marshall.

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Cherry Bomb has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 4 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

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Cherry Bomb is built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by twin diesel MTU (10V2000) 1,500hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 21 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 24 knots. Her low draft of 1.5m/4'11" makes her primed for accessing shallow areas and cruising close to the shorelines. Her water tanks store around 395 Gallons of fresh water. She was built to Unknown classification society rules.

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2017 Henriques 50' Ziggy

$ 1,549,000

This Vessel is no longer on the Market

“Ziggy” the first ever preowned 50’ Henriques to come available. Powered by CAT C-18A 1135 hp and have at the time of listing 750 hours. This Henriques is loaded with options and upgrades. A 3 Stateroom 2 Head layout with granite countertops and custom wood flooring. An Onan Generator, Seakeeper 9, an extensive array of Simrad electronics, a cockpit grill, mezzanine style cushions for cockpit tackle lockers, rocket launcher, gigantic in deck fish boxes, custom hardtop with molded in Durabrite Lights, Costa Marine Canvas enclosure and much more. “Ziggy” is rigged to fish offshore for days. Standard fuel is 1,000 gallon, this 50 Henriques is equipped with 140 gallon saddle tanks. Henriques are known for handling rough water and fishing in it comfortably but don’t forget to turn on the Seakeeper before leaving the dock because “Ziggy” has one.

Specifications

• Price USD: $ 1,549,000

Long Island, New York, United States

Power yacht.

• LOA: 50 ft 0 in
• Display Length: 50 ft
• Beam: 16' 6"

Convertible Boats

• Water Capacity: 160 gals
• Fuel Capacity: 1280 gals
• Engine Details: Caterpillar C-18A
• Engine 1: 2017 750.00 HRS 1135.00 HP
• Engine 2: 2017 750.00 HRS 1135.00 HP
• Engine Fuel: Diesel
• Days on Market: INQUIRE

+ Main Salon

• Enter from starboard side
• L-Shaped couch to port with storage
• Galley forward to port
• To starboard of salon door is ships electrical panel and storage cabinets and drawers
• Dinette forward and to starboard with teak gloss table
• Flat screen TV and surround sound, DVD player
• Headliner with recessed lights
• Custom wood flooring throughout
• Granite countertops
• 2 Burner stove
• Undercounter refrigeration and freezer
• Cabinets and storage

+ Master Stateroom and Head

• Double berth with reading lamps
• Storage cabinets
• Hanging locker
• Flat screen TV
• Private head
• Electric Toilet
• Granite Counter
• Stall Shower

+ Staterooms and Head

Guest Stateroom:

• Double berth to Starboard
• Bunk to port
• Anchor locker access

Crew Stateroom:

• Over Under bunks
• Hanging Locker

Guest Head:

• Granite counter
• Triple spreader outriggers
• Center rigger
• Custom Bow rail
• 10 plus rod holder in gunnels
• 6 Rod Rocket Launcher
• 3 Rod Holders port and starboard flybridge wings
• Tackle Lockers
• Cockpit freezer
• Cockpit grill
• Transom Fish Box / Live Well
• Transom door
• 2 In deck Fish Boxes
• Mezzanine style cushions
• Coaming bolsters
• Electric reel outlets
• Lazarette Access
• Underwater lights

+ Electronics and Helm

• Seakeeper control pad
• FLIR Remote pad
• 2 – 16” Simrad Screens Radar, Sounder, Chartplotter
• 1 – 12” Simrad Screen
• CAT Digital Engine Gauges
• Fusion Stereo with Remote
• Bow thruster
• Palm Beach helm pod with single lever controls with thruster switches
• Simrad Autopilot
• 2 Standard Horizon VHF’s
• 2 Teak Release Marine Helm Chairs with Footrests
• Custom Hardtop with 5 molded in Dura Brite Lights
• Cockpit Camera
• Costa Marine Canvas Enclosure
• 8 Rod Rocket Launcher on aft rail

+ Electrical

• 50 amp Shore power
• Batteries with switches
• Onan Generator
• Oil change system
• Freshwater pump
• Saltwater pump
• Shower sump pump
• Water heater
• Air Conditioning/Heat
• Battery Charger

+ Engine Details and Mechanical Equipment

• Halon fire suppression system
• Engine room lights
• Dripless shaft seals
• Racor fuel filters
• ZF Transmissions
• Trolling valves
• Engine room camera
• High water alarms
• Engine alarms

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*Engine hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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Our Henriques Yachts listing is a great opportunity to purchase a 50' Convertible Boats for sale in Long Island, New York - United States. This Henriques is currently listed for $1,549,000. For more information on this vessel or to schedule a showing, please contact United Yacht Sales broker Scott White at 1-609-780-0309.

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The superyacht owner's guide to bringing dogs on board

To mark International Dog Day on August 26, BOAT has curated a superyacht owner's guide for bringing dogs on board yachts, complete with advice from experienced superyacht owners on how to keep your furry friends happy at sea.

There is a famous adage warning against working with animals and children but, when it comes to yachting, most would agree the opposite is true. The joys of family time on board have long been championed, but for many travellers adding furry family members to the guest list is what really makes the superyacht experience complete.

Whether it is crew cats prowling below deck or big dogs leaping from beach clubs, most pets adapt well to life at sea. With a little advance planning, the right gear and some expert advice, your pet can accompany you almost anywhere in the world. A quick scan of the sundecks at yachting hotspots today will reveal that the most common superyacht sidekick, especially for celebrity pet owners , is the dog. Adaptable, trainable and fun-loving, a canine can make a wonderful cruising partner.

“There is no greater joy than having your dog on board with you,” says  Sabina Nasser , owner of 42.7 metre  Mondomarine  yacht  Bina . Nasser describes her family as “lifelong dog lovers and owners” and their well-travelled pets regularly join them on board. Two are repeat seafarers: Nasser’s brother’s golden retriever, D’Art (short for D’Artagnan) and Ziggy, her nine-month-old cavapoo (Cavalier King Charles spaniel and poodle cross). “Ziggy is the boat’s newest mascot,” she says. “My last dog, Boo, a Yorkie, was also a regular at sea. Dogs are fantastic for adding a special energy and fun.”

For Kristin Ducote, not having a dog on board is like leaving a member of the family at home. Ducote and husband Chapman’s long-haired chihuahua, Fleur, accompanies them on longer trips, and they regularly enjoy time with a couple of their relatives’ King Charles spaniels on board too. “Once you see them running and playing on a deserted beach, you’ll know you made the right decision,” she says. “Being on a yachting holiday usually means you have lots of free time for long walks and playing. You have even more time to spend with your pet on your yacht than you do back home.”

It has arguably never been easier to bring your dog along on your travels. “Since the relaxation of pet travel regulations in Europe and North America, it has become quite normal to travel with your pets,” says Siobhan Brade, director of Superyacht Veterinary Service, which provides veterinary and pet travel consultancy for yacht owners, whether it is within Europe or on more complex trips around the world.

Brade's number-one tip is to plan ahead. "The paperwork, visas and vaccinations required very much depend on the places you have been to before," she says. "Some are quite simple, but some are fairly complicated and can take months of planning. The sooner you can start the process the better, to avoid any last-minute panics and costly itinerary changes.” For Brits, things may become more complicated following Brexit, of course, but if you visit your vet at least four months before you plan to travel, they can advise on the best way to proceed.

If you have never been on board with your pet before, Brade advises making sure that they are comfortable travelling first, that they have their sea legs and don’t get stressed by the experience. Every pet is different and not all will immediately take to life on board.

When another owner of a 30-metre sailing yacht first brought her Jack Russell on a cruise almost a decade ago, she would never have guessed just how well he would take to life on the water. “Dobby loves sailing,” she says. “He has joined us since he was a puppy and I can’t imagine not being on board with him any more. He loves to be around people and the action, with the wind in his face. He was even on board at our last regatta, the Barcolana in  Trieste . He is a true sailor.”

Making a yacht pet-friendly is something that many owners do from the outset of the design process. Custom grass patches for pooches to do their business on are quite common, but pet considerations can go even further.  Aquarius , the 92 metre Feadship, features a dog door panel behind the owner’s office desk, for example, while the door sensors on the same yard’s 68 metre  Lady Christine  are positioned at dog height. Add to this extra guard rails, doggy wash stations and even artistic homages to the pet itself, and it’s not unusual for yacht design to thoroughly incorporate the needs of four-legged family members.

“Dogs are a big part of many people’s lives – they become a part of the client’s style of yachting and must be accommodated,” says designer  Tim Heywood , who worked on the 62.4 metre Amels  Madame Kate , named after the owner’s Maltese. Heywood added an extra guard rail to deck edges and stairways, and Kate’s stainless-steel portrait (drawn by Heywood) is the yacht’s logo. He recalls another project where the artistic tribute was slightly less conventional: the client made a replica of his recently deceased German shepherd, which sat as a guard dog at the top of the passerelle.

Peter van der Zanden, head of design and development at  Heesen , says that the primary concern in designing for pets is safety. On the Dutch yard’s 49.8 metre  Monaco Wolf , a project that was adjusted for the owner’s dogs, the space between the railings is protected by glass or grilles, for example, and there are also extra-small staircase gates. Specially conceived swim platforms also make life easier and safer for pets.  Roberto Cavalli’s  yacht  Freedom  saw designer  Tommaso Spadolini  create a large gangway with steps that can be lowered into the water, allowing the owner’s two German shepherds, Lupo and Lapa, to swim safely.

This kind of adjustment is not a prerequisite though. “Our carpets are white, our sofas are white,  Bina  is a very white boat,” laughs Nasser. “She’s not especially suited to dogs. We, of course, take safety measures to make sure there are no dog overboard situations, but we didn’t make any special compromises on the interior design.” From doggy life jackets to temporary gates, Ducote assures that there are a whole host of things you can do to make a trip safer for your dog without installing special features.

Ask anyone who owns both a yacht and a dog and they will tell you that, ultimately, the key to your pup’s happiness on board lies with the crew. From regular teeth brushing and walks on remote sandbars, to special meals, handmade toys and swimming lessons, nothing is too much.

The crew of 55 metre Amels  Gene Machine  found themselves with their first dog on board last summer, the owners’ daughter’s Pomeranian called Versace. “We had to win over his trust and make sure he was safe at all times,” says Emma McDonald, chief stewardess on board. “Most of my day was centred around him and his needs. I think I speak for everyone when I say it’s hard not to smile when a fluffy little puppy comes running up to you wanting a cuddle. The deck crew gave him swimming lessons, he went jet-surfing, jet-skiing and paddleboarding. But his favourite thing was sunbathing in the inflatable giant unicorn or flamingo.” By the end of his two-month trip, Versace knew his way round the boat and could often be found in the galley enjoying morsels of Wagyu beef from the chef, or cuddled up with crew members for naps, bringing new meaning to the phrase “it’s a dog’s life”.

“Our crew loved the animal diversion,” says Delisa Mayer, who with her husband, Tony, and three children took their four-year-old Labrador Levi (and 13-inch bearded dragon Pu) around the world on board  The Big Blue .  “Staff often spend hours doing manual labour or long watches, so to be with Levi or Pu was a nice break from the normal routine.”

High on the list of crew duties when dogs are on board is “business time”, whether this is toilet training or making RIB rides ashore for toilet breaks. While every dog is different and will have a preferred scenario, the logistics of life at sea often mean that it isn’t always possible to find land. Puppy pads or “grass” patches allow dogs, both large and small, to do their business on board during longer periods at sea – but this obviously requires a bit of co-operation. The Mayers began training Levi while they were still in Fort Lauderdale, three weeks before setting sail. Even then, he only got the hang of it three days after leaving port.

For the Mayers, taking Levi on such a long and off-the-beaten-path voyage came with its share of challenges (like toilet training) as well as rewards. He watched orcas follow beside the boat; he got lost hiking in the Marquesas and had to be lowered down a four-metre cliff; he met fascinated villagers on remote islands; and he snoozed at the children’s feet during lessons in their onboard classroom. Being able to take the family dog with them ultimately guaranteed lifelong memories.

More yacht owners may be taking their pets on ocean adventures every year, but charter guests might find it harder to source a  pet-friendly yacht . Stephanie Archer, senior charter manager at Ocean Independence, believes that there should be space for more charter yachts that welcome pets. “It is increasingly the case that a line shouldn’t be drawn at children for inclusion in a family yachting holiday, but extended to dogs as well, wherever possible,” she argues.

Archer is no stranger to accommodating pets on charters and Ocean Independence has had several pet-friendly yachts in its feet over the years. One such was 60-metre Katina, previously managed by Archer. The yacht’s captain, Antonio Koludrović, recalls one charter party with a lively Pomeranian who was on board for a 46-day trip. This particular canine followed the same vegan diet as his owner and would often frequent the crew mess looking for meat-free treats and plenty of attention.

Dobby’s owner remarks that since she started sailing with her dog, it seems like nearly half of all the yachts they encounter have a four-legged friend on board. “These ‘yacht dogs’ sense each other and greet each other across the water; it’s sweet,” she says. And she is not surprised that so many are choosing to bring their furry companions with them. “There is honestly nothing negative about it. We have been everywhere from  Montenegro and Croatia  to  Spain  and  Capri , and Dobby has only ever added joy.”

Top owner tips

• Safety first:  Make sure your pet has an international microchip and a fitted life jacket . Invest in a GPS locator like the Raymarine LifeTag, which can be attached to any collar and is priceless if your pet unfortunately falls overboard.
• Plan ahead: for international travel, your dog will require paperwork for vaccinations or a quarantine period. Don’t trust your vet to know the laws; do your own investigation as well before departure.
• Sun safe Remember that canines can suffer from sunburn and heatstroke. Provide shade, keep them cool with regular swims and spray them with sunscreen like  Petkin’s Doggy Sunmist Spray  or Top Paw Sunscreen Wipes .
• Hydration  Leave water bowls around the yacht to make sure they are well hydrated or keep a pet-friendly water bottle on hand for day excursions.
• Seasickness  For motion-sick pups, Sabina Nasser swears by chunks of green apple for helping soothe upset tummies. You can also synchronise your cruising with meal times so they are never moving on a full stomach.
• Grooming: Before embarking, hit up your groomer for a puppy cut. The shorter the fur, the less sand and salt will be dragged through your saloon. If you're going on a longer trip, bring a brush  and nail clippers to keep up with your pets grooming needs.
• At your service  For those venturing on longer journeys, register your dog as a service animal. Travelling with a service dog can often help circumvent potential barriers or issues on board.
• Crew training  You won’t always have easy access to veterinary care. Siobhan Brade recommends basic pet first aid training for crew, so they know how to handle most injuries and illnesses until a vet arrives.
• Contingency plans  Mayer advises making sure you have an emergency plan for unforeseen circumstances. Know how you’d get your pet home from anywhere on your route and make sure there’s someone back home ready to look after your dog.

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