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14 Asia-Pacific Boating March/April 2015 Asia-Pacific Boating March/April 2015 15ACRONAUTIC DEVELOPS
LIMOUSINE RIB TENDER
Australia’s Acronautic has developed a fusion design that combines an
open-style RIB and a luxury superyacht limousine tender.
A RIB is oft en referred to as a utility boat because it is used for multiple
functions. Th e Th etis design by Acronautic adds a fresh dimension to
incorporate a limousine style cabin on a boat that can be used for diving,
beach access and cruising.
Th e design was conceptualised by Stephen Crone of Acronautic
to meet an increasing demand in passenger transport to and from luxury
superyachts. Crone has a strong background working with high-speed
luxury RIBs and is most notable for his contribution to the Dariel-built
13-metre RIB Yo k o – a luxury day boat delivered to a Monaco-based
client and nominated for the 2012 Showboats Yacht Tender Design of
the Year award.
“Rigid Infl atable Boats have always been popular as superyacht
tenders,” says Crone, Managing Director of Acronautic. “However,
transporting a large number of guests in protected comfort has
continually been a challenge – this vessel is designed to complement the
yachting experience and off er a safe, dry and luxurious experience.”
Th e Th etis off ers passengers an exhilarating ride through a typical
V-shape performance hull capable of speeds in excess of 40 knots using
twin 350hp outboard engines.
http://www.acronautic.comEXPLORER MOTOR
YACHTS 62-FOOT
PASSAGE-MAKER
NEARING COMPLETION
Cruising Motoryacht Builder Explorer Motor Yachts announces the
fi rst of its Odyssey line of luxury passage-makers is in build and ready
for purchase.
Hull 1, designed with three cabins and two bathrooms, is in
build at the company’s yard in Ningbo, China with hull and
superstructure complete.
Th e Explorer Odyssey 62 off ers the elegance of a high-end motoryacht
with the strength and durability of an ocean passage-maker.
“We are very excited about this new model,” says Explorer Motor
Yachts CEO Mark Campion. “A new owner has opportunities to stamp
their own personality on the boat with a wide range of custom options
for the design and fi t out of the saloon and galley as well as the fl ybridge.
Th e main structural work on the accommodation suite is complete and
an owner has options for their own style in the fi t out here too.”
Th e Odyssey 62 is built to take owner and guests safely across oceans
in style and comfort, with plenty of facilities to enhance relaxation when
anchored at the end of a voyage.
Completion of the project is set for the summer this year.
http://www.explorermotoryachts.com
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