Hakvoort News

She has some palladium lines in it.

And some Diamonds are For Ever by Benetti.

While we're at it... The helipad looks like that of Pelorus, but it is poped-up unlike the resessed version on Pelorus (Probably because of the size difference), and I feel the bridge here is less rounded and covered more. Again, dictated by the size.

Drove by the yard today (Saturday), but no sign of her (Or any other boat

This is exactly the same I thought when I saw the rendering! And no I do not like it.

I was really surprised when I saw the news on their site: I was expecting info on YN247!
Fantastic news: in the current economic times signing such an important order after their 200ft other new build is very, very good!
(Not all northern European yards have full orderbooks...)

I really like the styling, a versatile ship like yacht. Doesn't look like a standard charter boat, which is a big plus I think. Great explorer / expedition look!
Will be a challenge for them to launch it: already a part of the local marina had to be demolished so bigger yachts can leave the yard!

A great looking yacht!!

It's the bigger version of the 114 Moonen explorer "My Issue"

The front has a little resemblance of Lurssens ex"Carinthia IV" now called
"The One"

Rene van der Velden has some truly gentlemans designs.
What can i say............Dutch!!!

I'm a fan of the design, especially over the Trinity. New Horizon's hull just seems too low.

Explorers - Rene van der Velden

NH has a naval hull imo:


http://www.trinityyachts.com/t051/t051-l.pdf

YN247 "Apostrophe" launched 13 April

I took this picture of the YN247 today.
Also visible in the photo is the works on the "shed" to make it even longer.

Also see: Launch MY Apostrophe (YN247): Hakvoort Shipyard

If anyone needs detailed pictures, please let me know while she is still "in my backyard".