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Boat of the Week: This 279-Foot Superyacht Has a Helipad That Transforms Into a Dance Floor, Cinema, or Basketball Court

Despite its quasi-military look, wanderlust is all about enjoying the water. and the massive, open stern was designed so the owner could travel the world and enjoy multiple pursuits., julia zaltzman, julia zaltzman's most recent stories.

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The boat has eight staterooms, able to accommodate 16 guests, with crew accommodations for 24. The profile has a faintly military profile, with a huge aft area. Despite the look, Wanderlust is actually one of the most entertainment-focused yachts on the water, with an abundant toy chest and many interior features.

Espen Øino, who also designed Wanderlust ’s predecessor Bold , created the yacht’s key design feature, a 4,300-sq. ft. hangar that becomes all things to all people. The aft bulwarks fold down to create a large landing area that can be used as a helipad, able to carry helicopters ranging from an EC145 to AW109.

On warm evenings, the hangar converts into one of three outdoor cinemas—the other two are located on the sun deck and bridge deck—or can be fitted with sound, media and light systems for party mode. The area is also large enough to store the yacht’s three tenders, including the 52-foot Windy SR52 that hits 46 knots. Besides the Sea-Doos, sailing dinghies, Fliteboards and transparent kayaks, the crew sometimes set up a trapeze with the on-deck crane for guests to swing from. “The large aft deck also doubles as a game platform where we play basketball, table tennis and use as a driving range with fish food golf balls,” says Edge.

The yacht’s outdoor setup includes exterior lounging areas, either covered with awnings or open to the sun, while al fresco dining is reserved for the sundeck aft with a table that faces out of the wind. There’s also a glass-fronted Jacuzzi on this level. More outdoor dining is on the upper deck, with a bar and barbecue.

“The owners love their outdoor spaces on board, and we have plenty of intimate spaces for guests to escape to,” says Edge. “Equally, we’re well-equipped for shoreside beach set ups and watersports days.”

Most often, the owners spend their time in the dedicated “loft,” which is the hallmark of the Silverloft series. The winter garden area is wrapped in a band of floor-to-ceiling privacy glass that allows guests to see out, but prevents onlookers from seeing in. Sliding glass doors all but disappear to reveal a shaded outdoor terrace. The jewel in the crown is the interactive LED ceiling that displays videos and images. “We upload a blue sky with clouds by day or stars at night. It’s a truly incredible space to be in,” says Edge.

Designed and fitted in-house by the Australian shipyard, the neutral interior is charter friendly with light oak flooring and marble that runs throughout the guest bathrooms, hallways and stairs.

“The owners purchased the vessel relatively late in the build process, so major design changes were not something we were looking at,” says Edge. “But the materials are all very neutral to suit most tastes.”

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Owning a small inflatable tender adds an entirely different dimension to boating. Our used boat expert Nick Burnham picks out four of the best tender garage boats.

Having an inflatable tender is not just about convenient ship-to-shore transport when you’re in the middle of a harbour, or access to the beach when anchored in a cove.

A decent tender is something your children can play with (and hone their own boating skills on) and something you can go exploring the shallows or little creeks with.

The problem comes when you have a smaller boat, and dragging a sopping wet inflatable aboard, deflating it and wrestling it into its storage bag becomes a chore that largely outweighs the fun such a vessel offers.

Having tender garage boat solves this issue. Here is our pick of the best tender garage boats.

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Princess v48.

Built: 2017 Price: £695,000

Princess had a V48 in the range before, but the nomenclature and the fact that it floated were about the only similarities. The new model, launched in 2013, was the first pod-drive boat from Princess, something the manufacturer combined with every trick in its armoury to create a boat that was substantially larger.

The big news was a full-beam master cabin, the first sub-50ft Princess sportscruiser to get one. In fact, even the forward cabin, now relegated to guest cabin status compared with the forward master of the original version, was larger than the previous boat as well as featuring scissor berths as an option. Between them, the large dinette opposite the galley could be swapped for a third cabin when the boat was ordered, but it was a rare option.

Behind the galley and dinette is a full-beam master – the first sub-50ft Princess to get one

Outside, you could choose from two versions, a deck saloon which puts a fully enclosed large saloon on the main deck, or a more traditional Open derivative, which stretches a cockpit beneath an open-backed hardtop for maximum day space. It’s this model you must choose if you want the garage, the deck saloon doesn’t have one. Hidden beneath the aft sunpads, it will easily accommodate a Williams 325.

Performance

Whichever version you chose, the engines were the same: a pair of Volvo Penta IPS600 pod drive motors which utilised the 435hp version of the 5.5 litre Volvo Penta D6 engine. The top speed should be more than 30 knots, but only with clean pods – efficiency drops quickly as they foul.

You’d need to opt for the open-backed hardtop model if you want the tender garage

High sides mean that a Princess V48 can catch the wind when manoeuvring at low speeds, but IPS has the answer in the form of a joystick that powers the boat in any direction you choose, even completely sideways. Out at sea, it’s a capable performer with low noise levels that make it a great cruising boat.

Specification

LOA: 50ft 10in (15.5m) Beam: 13ft 6in (4.1m) Draught: 3ft 9in (1.1m) Displacement: 14.2 tonnes Fuel capacity: 1,325 litres Engines: Twin Volvo Penta IPS600 435hp diesel engines Contact: boats.co.uk

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Windy 39 camira.

Built: 2015 Price: £345,000

With a 40 Maestro sportscruiser already in the range when the 39 Camira launched in 2014, the manufacturer was free to create what is unashamedly a driver’s machine. It is pure, undiluted Windy – very fast, very capable and very well put together.

If you think of the 39 Camira as the ultimate cuddy cabin sportsboat , its lower deck layout makes perfect sense. There is no pretence at seating, with nowhere to sit and relax at all.

And there’s no galley either, just a small utility area that houses a fridge (two on earlier boats) and a microwave. The payoff is two really decent cabins – far larger and more comfortable than you might expect from the sleek external profile, and a large heads with a separate shower stall.

With no sidedecks, access to the foredeck is through an opening section of the windscreen next to the helm

The cockpit is what this boat is all about. Full beam its entire length (to access the foredeck you step up and through the opening windscreen, there are no side decks at all), there’s an entirely driver-focussed helm with a double-drop bolster seat plus a third seat adjacent.

Originally the boat came with two semicircular seats (that could slide together on tracks) facing a bench seat aft, but Windy later launched the version you see here with a more conventional C-shaped seat around a table.

This second version also gets a larger garage, allowing a 2.4 metre inflatable to be stowed. In both cases, catering is done via a wet bar and since this is also effectively the saloon, an easy to deploy canopy lifts into place over it and power tensions once you clip the sides in place.

Windy initially offered twin D6 engines with either 370hp or 400hp, although it’s hard to imagine anyone choosing the former (and indeed, no one did). The 400hp motors pushed the top speed into the mid 40 knots.

The later version of the Windy 39 Camira has a larger tender garage that will house a 2.4m inflatable

A 24-degree deadrise at the transom indicates a very deep-vee hull and gifts the boat tremendous ability. Ultimately it’s not how fast it is that impresses, but the way the speed is maintained as conditions deteriorate.

Specifications

LOA: 39ft 4in (11.9m) Beam: 12ft 0in (3.7m) Draught: 3ft 3in (1.0m) Displacement: 7 tonnes Fuel capacity: 810 litres Engines: Twin Volvo Penta D6 400 400hp engines Contact: Berthon International

Fairline Targa 40 yacht tour: This sleek sportscruiser is larger on the inside

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Built: 2015 Price: £159,950

Launched in 2001, Fairline ’s new Targa 40 replaced the previous Targa 37. The basic two-cabin twin-diesel family sportscruiser layout remained, but that extra few feet allowed the builder to incorporate something the 37 never had – a tender garage.

Often referred to as the “golden period”, early noughties Fairlines are always exquisitely finished, and the Targa 40 is no exception, a feast of rich, highly polished cherrywood, pale leather and brushed stainless steel greet you as you descend to the lower deck.

The layout doesn’t throw up any surprises – a central double bed awaits you in the forward cabin with space for two guests aft in the mid cabin in beds that run transversely beneath the cockpit. The dinette opposite the galley can be used as extra sleeping space. The heads features a rotating shower screen.

The dinette offers extra sleeping space when needed for guests

The cockpit is a surprisingly good size considering the space-sapping tender garage aft (you gain some of the length back by not needing a bathing platform long enough to take a tender).

Cunningly, Fairline has left the sunpad on top of the garage fairly short, but equipped the aft cockpit seat with a backrest that folds forward so that you can sacrifice seating for lounging when the mood takes you.

Twin Volvo Penta KAD44 (260hp) or KAD300 (300hp) were the motors of choice when this boat was first launched. We tested it with the smaller motors and achieved about 32 knots in some pretty testing conditions – Fairline claimed 35 knots on flat seas.

But in 2005 Volvo Penta launched its D Series range, and the larger and more powerful D6 350hp engines fitted to this boat ought to push 40 knots.

Despite its age the Targa 40 still rates as one of the great Fairline sportscruiser hulls

Those testing conditions (force five with a large residual swell) gave ample opportunity to check out the sea-keeping. “A joy to drive,” is how we described it on our test. “Try as we might, we couldn’t get the boat to jump or skip, except off the top of the larger swells.”

LOA: 41ft 6in (12.6m) Beam: 12ft 0in (3.7m) Draught: 3ft 2in (1.0m) Displacement: 8 tonnes Fuel capacity: 746 litres Engines: Volvo Penta D6-350 350hp diesel engines Contact: JD Yachts

Cranchi 41 Endurance

Built: 2009 Price: £129,000

The Cranchi 41 Endurance lives up to its name, having evolved from the successful 39 Endurance, a boat that dates back to 1994. The most obvious difference is a forward sloping arch rather than the original’s rearward inclined arch, but the bathing platform is also longer. It’s a sportscruiser with the emphasis firmly on the “sport”.

Despite being over 40ft long, Cranchi eschewed the traditional two-cabin interior with a separate sleeping cabin at either end. Instead, Cranchi opted to leave the bulk of the accommodation open plan with a big horseshoe of seating forward that converts to an occasional double and just the one separate mid-cabin aft. If you really need two cabins, this boat isn’t for you but if you only need one, this is a great layout.

The open plan seating feels huge and converts into a double but there’s only one separate cabin

Despite a design that now dates back over a quarter of a century (or perhaps because of it), the 41 Endurance has lines that look just right. Sleek and well balanced, with a beautiful sweep of stainless steel windscreen frame, it’s one of those boats that looks like it’s doing 30 knots while still in the dock.

Three forward facing seats at the helm is a rare and welcome bonus, although the lounging area is a little cramped. However, the payoff is a sun lounger, and beneath it a shallow garage capable of swallowing a 2.4m inflatable.

The upgrades from 39 to 41 were not all cosmetic. The launch of the new boat coincided with the introduction of Volvo’s new D Series engines, together with drives capable of handling more power.

So rather than a pair of perfectly sufficient KAD series that topped out at 285hp with the KAD 300, the 41 pilot could enjoy twin D6 motors that topped out at 370hp for a top speed in excess of 40 knots!

There are three helm seats and a sunpad but the main dinette feels a bit tight as a result

Uncompromised by the need for that forward cabin, Cranchi has been able to keep the forward hull sections sharp, allowing the performance of the hull to match the performance of the engines.

LOA: 42ft 6in (13.0m) Beam: 11ft 5in (3.5m) Draught: 2ft 10in (0.9m) Displacement: 7 tonnes Fuel capacity: 780 litres Engines: Twin Volvo Penta D6-370 370hp diesels Contact: One Marine

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State-of-the-art superyacht tender garages

Jun 5, 2023 | docking , superyachts , Yacht news

In a previous article, we talked about winter storage and why it’s important . Today, we are going to see how to take storage to an extreme. Carrying tenders is a common feature of almost every luxury yacht, yet it’s the way in which these vessels transport them that sets the average yachts apart from the truly remarkable ones, which are able to effortlessly stow and deploy their tenders with unparalleled ease and sophistication. Take a look at some of the finest examples from around the world, starting with Nebula , the largest toy carrier with a helideck and a custom catamaran.

Nebula, a remarkable support vessel built by Astilleros Armón and Incat Crowther, boasts an impressive design that prioritizes accommodating toys, tenders, and crew. The tender garage, situated below the helideck, is a veritable marvel, featuring a 12.3-meter custom catamaran – endearingly referred to as the “shadow kitten” by designer Kirsten Schwalgien – as well as two RIBs and four Jet Skis, all effortlessly deployed via beam cranes boasting an impressive 11-tonne lifting capacity. To reduce the vessel’s height to three meters while hoisted on the deck, the top hydraulically lowers. Moreover, Nebula also boasts a full-size helicopter hangar, which can accommodate an Airbus H145 and provides cover for the tender garage below – the largest such hangar onboard any private vessel. Take a quick exclusive look on board.

Octopus is a world-renowned superyacht built for the ultimate exploration experience. It boasts an impressive fleet of watercraft that make it a marvel on the water. At the heart of the vessel lies the cavernous two-storey 36-metre internal wet dock. This is where the two main tenders are kept, ready to be launched through a giant transom door. The floodable dock is like having your own marina, with rows of smaller garages to store all the other water toys. These include a 9.3-metre custom Vikal limousine and two 8.7-metre custom Zodiacs, one for diving and the other for guests. Additionally, there are two 5.8-metre Zodiac Milpro MK-V available for watersports, as well as an impressive array of WaveRunners, jet skis, kayaks, surfboards, wakeboards, kitesurfers, windsurfers, and electric foil Fliteboards. To complete the fleet, Octopus features an 18-metre Delta 54, 13-metre Hinckley, and a new Triton 3300/6 submersible. With such an extensive range of watercraft, guests can enjoy almost any water-based activity they can think of, making it the ultimate exploration vessel.

The Wider 165, also known as Cecilia, was a major milestone for Wider, taking their innovative approach to yacht design to a new level. The float-in tender garage of Cecilia is a sight to behold, big enough to accommodate not only an eight-meter tender but also a three-person U-Boat Worx submarine. This impressive feature was a hit at the Monaco Yacht Show, where Cecilia made her debut. The Jules Verne-esque manipulator hand of the submarine, clutching a bottle of Bollinger, was a testament to the imagination and innovation that went into the design of this yacht. Launching the submersible is a breeze, thanks to the sophisticated crane installed overhead. But that’s not all that sets Cecilia apart from other yachts. When the tender bay is flooded, and both the tender and submarine are out, the area is transformed into a saltwater pool, providing a luxurious and refreshing way to cool off on a hot day. The aft end of the yacht is closed up, and the superstructure folds down on either side to create a vast sunbathing area on the long stern platform. The pool area is surrounded by comfortable sun loungers and shaded seating areas, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the view. The innovative design of Cecilia truly raises the bar for luxury yacht design and is a testament to the creativity and vision of Wider’s team.

Sanlorenzo’s Seven Sins, the first 52 Steel model, is a true masterpiece of modern yacht engineering and design. The vessel’s standout feature is undoubtedly the float-in tender garage that effortlessly transforms into a luxurious beach club. To achieve this engineering feat, Sanlorenzo’s team had to work with limited space, leading to meticulous planning, poring over plans and a plethora of engineering challenges that had to be overcome. The tender garage’s technical aspects were numerous, including the opening transom door, the docking tender garage, the up and down floor level, and the 12-tonne swimming pool that sits on top of a glass bottom. Not only is Seven Sins’ tender garage a technical marvel, but it also provides an elegant and spacious platform for water sports and activities. Once the water is pumped into the tender bay and the tender slips out, terraces open up to port and starboard, and a teak-soled section lowers from overhead, creating a large beach club. The club’s beauty is heightened by the light filtering down from the glass bottom of the pool above, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere perfect for relaxation. The team of architects and engineers at Sanlorenzo had their work cut out for them, but their hard work paid off, resulting in a breathtaking yacht that boasts a unique and innovative tender garage/beach club feature. Seven Sins is a testament to Sanlorenzo’s commitment to excellence, engineering, and design. The vessel’s ability to effortlessly combine practicality, elegance, and luxury is a testament to the innovation that Sanlorenzo is known for.

Abeking & Rasmussen is a name synonymous with excellence in yacht building and they did not disappoint when it came to Aviva. The 98.4 metre vessel boasts an impressive interior designed by British design house RWD, which won the coveted Best Lifestyle Feature at the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards in 2018. However, it is not just the luxurious interior that makes Aviva stand out among the world’s superyachts. Aviva also houses a customised 14-metre Hunton XRS43 tender which is launched from a cradle in the garage via tracks over the bathing platform. This is not just any tender, but a true feat of engineering. Built to handle the toughest conditions, the tender can follow behind Aviva in challenging seas, and be lifted up as the yacht moves along. The launch and retrieval system is incredibly sophisticated, with hydraulic arms and sensors ensuring a smooth and safe launch every time. Beyond the Hunton XRS43, Aviva’s toy box is filled with all sorts of watercraft and watersports equipment, including two Sea-Doo personal watercraft, Seabobs, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and more. And for those who prefer to stay dry, there is a state-of-the-art cinema and an observation lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows that offer panoramic views of the surrounding seascape. Overall, Aviva is a masterpiece of yacht design, showcasing the perfect blend of luxury and adventure.

J’ade, the 58.2-metre CRN superyacht, is not only a sight to behold, but also an engineering marvel. With its transverse float-in tender dock designed specifically for an 8.24-metre Riva Iseo, J’ade is a testament to the innovative spirit of the CRN shipyard. The tender dock takes up almost the entire cross-section of the hull and contains around 5,000 gallons of water, making it the perfect spot to store and launch the Riva Iseo. Thanks to the engineers at CRN, the tender garage can be pumped out in less than three minutes, making it easy to access and launch the tender quickly and efficiently. To make this possible, the existing naval platform used for the shipyard’s 60-metre vessels had to be modified, and a study of the compartment’s effect on the ship’s trim had to be conducted to meet the classification requirements. Such attention to detail and commitment to excellence is what sets J’ade apart from other superyachts in its class. Not only is the tender garage practical and efficient, but it is also designed to protect the Riva Iseo from damage, with its very own tub. The underwater lights on the tender garage add a touch of dramatic effect to the whole experience. And let’s not forget the shell door on the port side that provides access to the tender garage from the water, making it even more convenient for launching and retrieving the tender. Overall, the transverse float-in tender dock on J’ade is an excellent example of how innovation and engineering can come together to create a seamless and luxurious experience for yacht owners and their guests.

Lady Fleur’s owners had a clear vision for their next build, one that would challenge the design team to create something truly exceptional. They wanted a yacht that was just 35 meters in length, but that would include a float-in tender garage and a swimming pool for their grandchildren. This was no easy feat, but the task ultimately fell to Bernd Weel Design and Holterman Shipyard, and it was on the first X-Treme Yachts X-105 model that this vision came to fruition. The engineering of the X-Treme Yachts X-105 is truly remarkable. This monohull can temporarily transform into a catamaran, at least for the aft third of the yacht. This is achieved by splitting the engine room into two watertight sections and building a compartment between them. When the tender is launched, the aft center section of the hull then lowers to allow the tender to float out or in. Once the tender is secured in the garage, the bay fills with seawater and rises to become a safe and secure 11-meter swimming pool that sits flush with the deck. The result is nothing short of remarkable. Lady Fleur’s unique features are both functional and visually stunning. When the yacht is at anchor, the swimming pool provides an incredible place for the owners and their grandchildren to relax and enjoy the water. When the tender is launched, the pool transforms back into a tender garage, and the yacht is once again ready to explore. These innovative features have not gone unnoticed. Demonstrations of the X-Treme Yachts X-105 at the Cannes Yachting Festival created traffic jams as curious onlookers stopped to marvel at the yacht’s unique capabilities. The features also earned Lady Fleur two gongs at the prestigious BOAT International Design & Innovation Awards in 2023, a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of the design team and shipyard.

Panam, the luxury yacht built by Baglietto, is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and innovative features that make it stand out in the market. One such feature is the garage that can accommodate a 5.5-meter tender, which is transversally fitted aft of the engine room. This smart design allows for maximum use of space without compromising on performance. The garage’s lower edge is placed below the waterline, ensuring that launching and retrieving the tender is a breeze. Baglietto has ensured that this operation is quick and efficient by designing the garage to fill with seawater before the shell door opens. The seawater immediately drains when the retrieving operation is complete, and the door is closed, ensuring that the tender remains safe and secure inside the garage. In addition to the efficient and safe tender handling, Panam boasts a winch and balancing cradle that ensures that the tender is towed inside with utmost precision. The innovative design allows the tender to enter the garage floating, making the embarkation process effortless and quick. This is particularly useful for guests who are eager to explore the waters and enjoy the yacht’s various amenities. The garage design is also partially floodable, which means that the tender can be stored in seawater, further increasing its protection and ensuring that it is in the best condition at all times. Overall, the transverse tender garage on Panam is an excellent example of how innovative design and engineering can enhance a yacht’s functionality and performance. With its smart design, quick and efficient tender handling, and partial floodability, the garage adds a new level of convenience and luxury to Panam, making it an ideal choice for those who want to explore the seas in style and comfort.

The future of superyacht tender garages is promising and exciting. With advancements in technology and design, superyacht owners and builders are exploring new ways to enhance the functionality and versatility of these spaces. One trend is the use of partially or fully floodable garages, which allow for easier and safer launching and retrieving of tenders. Another trend is the integration of multi-functional spaces, such as transforming tender garages into beach clubs or swimming pools. As superyachts continue to increase in size and complexity, the possibilities for innovative tender garage designs are endless.

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Top Yacht Garages & Tenders

Jeff Hubrig Jr. | October 20, 2016

Float-in, floodable garages may sound like a fantasy but as mega-yacht technology evolves so does one of the most important parts of the yachting experience, the dinghy or tender. Every mother-ship needs a way to transport passengers to and from shore or the dock when the yacht is anchored or underway. Although some yachts are equipped with helicopters, tenders remain the golden standard for ferrying guests and owners to and from their mega-yachts. Many yachts have custom built tenders that match the lines or color scheme of their mother-ships.

What’s most unique is the way that mega-yachts store their tenders. Most large yachts carry a small fleet of tenders. All of them are stored in on-board “garages” or on chocks and launch through different methods. Many yachts utilize a davit system to retrieve tenders from their garages but in recent years certain builders have started incorporating float-in, flood-able garages to their designs.

The size of a yacht’s tender is only limited by the size of the mother-ship and the space the builder and owner wish to allocate for its storage. Paul Allen’s 414′ Lurssen mega-yacht, Octopus, is equipped with a submarine and 63′ express yacht. Kleven’s 351′ explorer mega-yacht “Ulysses” was launched in 2015 and has a custom 70′ expedition catamaran it uses as a tender. There are two custom davits in the fore-deck that were designed to bear the weight of this particular tender. For all the areas where the mother-ship can’t go the explorer tender will allow the owners and guests to spend extended time away exploring new areas. Pictured below is Codecasa’s 213′ (63m) Double-Down with a davit and jet ski stored on the fore-deck.

Foredeck Toy Storage onboard Double Down – Photo by Jarrad @ superyachts_gibraltar

Pictured below is Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s super-yacht, Octopus. Built by Lurssen in 2003 it features a stern garage complete with a submarine and 63′ express yacht to take guests to areas where the mother-ship can’t go due to draft or other size constraints.

Lurssen’s 414′ (126m) Octopus – Photo by Jarrad @ superyachts_gibraltar

YACHT OF THE WEEK: This $49 Million Yacht With A Garage Is The Perfect Way To Explore The High Seas

All yachts come with a name that has some great significance to the first owner.

In the case of the $49 million Mi Sueño , which means "my dream" in Spanish, it seems that the name represents the fulfillment of a lifelong desire.

And what a dream the owner had.

At 190-feet long, Mi  Sueño is able to hold all sorts of modern conveniences. She can even accommodate a brief helicopter landing.

With room for 12 guests and 11 crew members, Mi  Sueño can take you and your closest friends on an epic nautical adventure.

via Boat International

She was completed in 2010. And yes, that is a helicopter on the stern.

As far as we know, the helicopter is not included with the sale.

The jacuzzi and the surrounding teak decking looks very inviting.

We wouldn't mind having dinner here at all.

It seems that a number of yachts are now incorporating a more formal dining area on a lower stern deck.

But lets go into the lower decks.

We're not sure about the need for the giant horns, but we have to admit they are kind of cool.

We aren't so sure about the chairs, but the couch looks incredibly comfortable.

After dinner, this deck looks like the ideal place to relax.

And if the weather is a little worse for wear, maybe hang out down here.

She even comes with an exercise room and personalized towels!

These marble floors are a little too bold for our tastes.

The master suite is pretty incredible.

Couches, beds, steps...it has everything.

Once again, bathroom design on a yacht has reached new heights.

Just look at the marble.

Normal standup showers are small, but this one looks larger than some of our bedrooms.

The smaller staterooms are each cozy and nice places to spend some time.

The bridge looks to be state of the art.

Take a look in the garage, and there's yet another large boat to ride around in. Must be nice.

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A Super-Yacht With a Garage For Smaller Boats Is Luxuriously Obscene

It's okay to desire the finer things in life, but at what point do you draw the line between luxury and exorbitance? Probably somewhere well before this insane 200-foot long mega-yacht from CRN called the J'ade, which features a built-in garage that smaller boats can drive right into.

Larger boats carrying smaller boats isn't a new trend by any means; they usually serve as tender craft carrying passengers to shore when the yacht is simply too big to pull into a dock. But those boats are often raised and lowered using cranes. The J'ade is the first luxury yacht to feature an actual garage that floods, allowing a 26-foot speedboat to be driven right inside.

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Once the smaller boat is secured, the flooded garage can be drained in just three minutes, reducing the weight the yacht's pair of massive 1500kW engines has to push around.

As for pricing, if you have to ask you'll want to just move along. This isn't the kind of toy you order at your local boat show. It's the kind of thing that's custom-built and delivered to anywhere in the world you need it. But with capacity for 13 crew members and 10 guests, maybe you can find 22 friends who are willing to split the cost with you, and then work out a sort of time-share deal. Just remember that fuel costs alone are probably more expensive than just the speedboat this massive craft is designed to accommodate. [ CRN via designboom ]

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Boat garage ideas

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• Start date Nov 26, 2007

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• Nov 26, 2007

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Re: Boat garage ideas Advantages to inside are less problems with mice, and people wanting to do harm to your boat. Also, am I wrong to think that the garage will have to be 24 ft whether you enclose the boat part or not? One thing to think about would be to make the garage length longer than you need for the current boat and put a small roll up door on the side to store lawn mowers, etc behind any cars or boats at the back of the garage. I have seen this back area seperated by a wall, curtain, or left open to the main garage.  

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Re: Boat garage ideas I built a 24' X 40' garage W storage above.Using 16ft 2X6 rafters w 12" factory edge over hang. 8/12 pitch gives 8' at the ridge.2 X 8 floor joists carrys our extensive load fine.Metal roof sheds snow though you need to be aware it occasionally sheds a real load. 6"concrete pad 8ft walls I would suggest 9 or 10ft.Half in.c/d ex plywood siding with board and batten look. Originally W 8'X8' doors with home made plywood doors.Too narrow.Picked up 3 used overhead doors 2, 9s and a 10. 7' high.Probably not enough for your boat.1996 cost about $7,000 including professional pad and removal of old falling down 2 car garage. If your worried about a bigger boat you better do 26 or 28 ft. Definately go with inside storage My antique boat went over 20 years without refinishing. It was ready for a fresh coat but no cracking or peeling.A modern boat would benefit as well.  

Re: Boat garage ideas I like dome shelters that are becoming more and more popular for farms. You can have it in green, a warranty of 15 years and is probably cheaper. Not as nice as the traditional garage like your pic tho.  

Re: Boat garage ideas I'd love to have a garage for my boat(s). I ended up making my current one fit by removing my windshield and outdrive, and folding my trailer tongue. Clearance to the beams above is less than 3 inches, and I have to force the door outwards with my shoulder to get it to close, but it's inside. A couple design features you'll probably want: length of the boat on the trailer plus enough space to work on the outdrive for your depth, and overhead room enough to remove your motor, plus space to operate a crane or else reinforced beams you can hang a lift from. You'll also want insulation if you ever want to heat the whole place, which is nice for doing work in winter on the boat. I really would like a garage that's about 30x35 with a 12 foot (min.) ceiling, and a roll up door that's at least 10 feet tall. Plus I want insulation, a gas heater with thermostat, and a powered exhaust fan. If I couldn't have gotten the garage to work, I'd have gone for one of those portable sheet metal shelters... cheap, plus my local code allows them. I couldn't work on the boat then, however. Erik  

Re: Boat garage ideas i'm thinking attached boatport and enclose it later if you want to. keeping it dry year round plus out of the sun will make a huge difference. keep the sun off the gelcoat if its exposed on the side. add an overhead light and maybe fan. sign me up.  

Re: Boat garage ideas allways build bigger than you need. you will use it and on resale there is a big difference between a shop and a garage. good luck oops  

Campylobacter

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Re: Boat garage ideas Attached is the picture of my "shed". Built it last winter for $18K. (materials only, all my own labor except when my father, nephew, and brother-in-law visited to help raise the trusses. I found the plans online and paid an engineer $100 to modify them form the double door to a single. I have a winding drive and could never back my trailer into a 8' or 9' opening. I would recommend the large door, mine is 8' x 17' and was available form Lowes without a special order. Make sure 24' is long enough. My boat is 19' but on the trailer measures 28' from prop to coupler. The shed is 24 x 30, and it holds the boat and tow vehicle with plenty of room left for my tools. We put the dormers in to match the house, but they allow for a lot of storage on the 2nd floor.  

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• Nov 27, 2007

Re: Boat garage ideas i have had 3 over the years, 30X50, 30X60, and 30x30, all 10ft ceiling, 9x12 doors, they are worth the extra. the 30X30 had a 9x20 door, Dad still took out the side jamb, with the fender of the boat trailer.  

Re: Boat garage ideas Bigger is better! But I will need a variance to put the garage as close to the side property line as I want. Right now there is a 50' clearance requirement, and I want to put it about 20', otherwise it will take up too much of the back yard.  

Re: Boat garage ideas when we build our new house in 3 more years, i told the wife i am getting my shop... want to do it 30x30... but if cost becomes an issue will probably go to 24x30.  

Re: Boat garage ideas you want 30 deep, to be able to get around OB or outdrive.  

Re: Boat garage ideas actually that's all i would need, live up, boat down.  

drewmitch44

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Re: Boat garage ideas I also want a garage. Ive got a large shed with a leantoo but i cant fit nothing on wheels in there but my mowers. My boat right now is at my parrents house in their garage so i can work on it for the winter. I would love to have a garage here. Sometimes i just get this feeling and i want to work on the boat now! and if its a few miles away that sucks. In the summer when its here i get that feeling and then im out there for hours. Then there is times i go to my parrents house to work on the boat and i just am not feeling it so i dont get anything done. Id love to have a garage that i can see from my back porch. When the wife naggs thats where id be. I wonder if there is any good web sites that give prices and plans?  

drewmitch44 said: .... I wonder if there is any good web sites that give prices and plans? Click to expand...

Mark42 said: Bigger is better! But I will need a variance to put the garage as close to the side property line as I want. Right now there is a 50' clearance requirement, and I want to put it about 20', otherwise it will take up too much of the back yard. Click to expand...

• Nov 28, 2007

Re: Boat garage ideas When I built a shop at my last house I started with a plan for a 24'X24' with a 10' ceiling. By the time I was done planning it grew into a 42'X42' building and 16' ceiling, the doors were 20'w 16'h on each end and it had a 2 story office on the side. It also had heat and an exhaust fan with filter. It was a great shop and it was the only thing I missed when we moved. I ended up with almost double that shop space in the place we ended up getting though.  

Re: Boat garage ideas I'm thinking a 24 x32 with two 9' high doors on the 24' side. That way a fairly big boat will fit in that 32 foot length, and while the boats are smaller, the back 10' or so of the garage will be work shop/storage with a staircase to the attic for additional storage.  

Preparations underway at duck boat garage ahead of Celtics championship parade

BOSTON (WHDH) - Crews were busy at the Boston Duck Tours garage in Dorchester Wednesday getting as many as 25 duck boats ready for this week’s Celtics championship parade. 

Set for Friday, the parade will be the first through the streets of Boston since 2019 after the Patriots won their sixth Super Bowl. 

Still hardly a novel celebration, the parade will be the 13th such duck boat procession since 2002, when the Patriots boarded duck boats for a celebratory trip after their first Super Bowl win. 

The Celtics last rode the duck boats in 2008 after their NBA Finals victory that year over the LA Lakers. 

The Celtics won their 18th championship on Monday with a Game 5 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Roughly 12 hours later, players, coaches and staff boarded a plane and headed south to continue their celebrations. 

Team officials did not share further details about the Miami trip, but news cameras spotted the team leaving their hotel near 12 p.m. Wednesday. By 3:45 p.m., the team was back on the ground at Hanscom Field in Bedford.

“It was fun,” Mazzulla said of the trip. “We had a good time. We’re glad to be back in Boston.”

Monday’s win touched off a night of celebrations in the streets of Boston and beyond. 

With the Celtics now back in town, celebrations are set to continue beginning at 11 a.m. on Friday. 

The city’s latest championship parade will step off in front of TD Garden. It will pass City Hall Plaza and the Boston Common on Tremont Street before ending by the Hynes Convention Center on Boylston Street. 

Officials discussed parade plans on Tuesday, saying they hope hot weather enveloping the region will let up by the end of the week. 

In case the heat lingers, emergency officials shared advice for parade goers. 

“As it goes by fixed points, folks can go back about their business, go back inside, go in a store, cool off,” said Boston EMS Chief James Hooley.

“They’re inspiring our whole city through how they come together, how they play, how they support each other, how they’ve handled an amazing season, but one also with such pressure and expectation,” Mayor Michelle Wu said of the Celtics and their 2024 run. 

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‘No simple accident’: Family blames boat driver for death of woman being pulled in inner tube

PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - The family of a 24-year-old Oregon woman is blaming a boat driver for her death, saying she was thrown into the side of another boat while being pulled in an inner tube.

Aliyah Seidel lost her 24-year-old sister Kaileigh Seidel on Saturday in an incident on the Willamette River. The young woman had gone out with a friend and a few people she didn’t know as well, KPTV reports .

“She was very spontaneous and loved to have fun. She got invited out on a boat, and she had no idea that that would be the last day of her life,” Aliyah Seidel said.

Kaileigh Seidel’s aunt, Rachelle Hunsperger, says water was familiar territory for her niece, who had experience whitewater rafting. But on this trip, she was riding in an inner tube being pulled by a boat. Her family says when things got dangerous, she had no control.

“There was some very erratic and unsafe driving on the boat,” Hunsperger said.

Kaileigh Seidel’s friend told Hunsperger that the driver of the boat was whipping back and forth through the river and made one turn too fast. The 24-year-old was thrown into the side of another boat and died of her injuries in the hospital that night.

Hunsperger says the incident happened as Kaileigh Seidel was pleading for the driver to stop.

“That just seems so unlike her. She was always like, ‘Let’s go. Let’s have fun.’ If she was telling somebody to slow down, then she was probably scared,” Hunsperger said. “This was no simple accident. I feel that there is somebody definitely at fault, and hopefully, that comes out.”

Aliyah Seidel describes her sister as a great friend and dog mom who made everyone around her feel loved. She says she used to tease Kaileigh Seidel for being loud.

“She was so innocent and taken so violently because of someone else’s decision to be reckless,” Aliyah Seidel said. “We definitely feel her not being there. It’s a hole in all of our hearts because it’s so much more quiet.”

As they mourn, Kaileigh Seidel’s relatives are finding comfort in reading the memories of her that people are sharing on a GoFundMe set up to help with funeral expenses.

“It’s just a great reminder to love the people that are in your life and just let them know how much you love them,” Aliyah Seidel said.

“She made impacts all over the place, and it warms my heart. I have a serious hole in my heart, but this feels like it helps,” Hunsperger said. “You never know when someone’s going to make a careless decision or a mistake, and they can be taken away from you forever. Hold them close.”

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident, and so far, no arrests have been made. They say they are still talking to witnesses, and “once the facts are clear,” they will determine if any criminal charges will be filed.

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Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev. The monastery late flourished under the reign of Tsar Alexis, who chose the monastery as his family church and often went on pilgrimage there and made lots of donations to it. Most of the monastery’s buildings date from this time. The monastery is heavily fortified with thick walls and six towers, the most impressive of which is the Krasny Tower which also serves as the eastern entrance. The monastery was closed in 1918 and only reopened in 1995. In 1998 Patriarch Alexius II took part in a service to return the relics of St Sabbas to the monastery. Today the monastery has the status of a stauropegic monastery, which is second in status to a lavra. In addition to being a working monastery, it also holds the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum.

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Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.  

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