Hi, Amels sold 2 weeks ago a new yacht in the Limited Edition Line, the LE 180 , designer is again Tim Heywwod and delivery is May 2013. I won't tell here more 'cause you will get better informations from YF/YN or Amels's website..
Seem like some possible names for upcoming LE180's... "AAA" and "Step One" as suggested by the ***** site.
The gorgeous "4YOU" is now available for charter and booked until the end of August currently. The Laura Sessa interior looks pretty nice too!
GORGEOUS video of "Step One" and " Garcon 4 ACE"... the LE 180 is absolutly stunning!! I think the white hull fits better to that Limited Editions line. The only thing I do not like is the railing on the sundeck which sticks out too much, IMHO. AMELS 180 - STEP ONE - YouTube GARÇON - Fast Yacht Support Vessel 6711 - YouTube
Yea, really nice video of both. That extended area up there above the bridge is valuable space for relaxing and nicely outfitted with the outdoor deck furniture. You would have to have some kind of railing system up there. Think how unbalanced that area of the vessel would have looked IF there was a high bulwark wrapped around there. Remember though, an optional helipad can go in that same area, so it leaves the design flexible.
I like the look of Garcon, those Sea Axe hulls seem so right. It would make a very fine yacht on it's own. Long, slim and not too tall, watching the bow working in the video is great. How it would go in big seas would be fun to witness, if a little damp.
It probably would be alot damp in rougher conditions but I saw a vid of her smaller sisters going through rough weather at high speed.
New Amels LE180 shell arrives at the yard's finishing facilities in Vlissingen, she is hull 466. Hull 465 will launch in 2014, this one (466) will probably launch in late 2014.