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Master Stateroom Location

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by Newflyer, Jul 12, 2006.

  1. Newflyer, Jul 12, 2006
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    After looking at numerous reviews and pictures of yachts, there's one burning question in my mind. Why is it that almost none of the master staterooms have a view as good as the bridge? It seems to me that on a yacht of considerable size, they could build the stateroom into the front. I know that if I had a large yacht I would certainly like a view such as the bridge has rather than what is currently being built.
  2. sailronin, Jul 13, 2006
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    I guess the quick answer is that you don't pilot the yacht from the stateroom.

    Elevation above the water increases your visual horizon and allows better vision close over the bow. On most yachts the wheelhouse or bridge is placed in this upper position (prime "real estate") for operational safety. It is becoming more and more common on large (around 200 feet or larger) for an additional accomodation deck to be built above the bridgedeck and this used for the owner's suite. On yachts of this size the pilothouse has plenty of elevation for good visibility and the addition of another deck does not adversely impact stability. The 202 foot Oceanco "Lady Lola" was a pioneer in this design concept. The owner wanted the great view and the pilothouse still had great visibility. The yacht is very well proportioned and carries the design off beautifully. On a 140-160 footer the idea wouldn't work as either the pilothouse would be almost blind or the boat would look very topheavy (most likely be unstable as well).
    Dave
  3. YachtForums, Jul 13, 2006
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    Benetti’s “Domani” has a forward master with wrap around views that parallel the bridge…

    http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/benetti-yacht/3137-review-benettis-domani.html

    And yet another Benetti with a similar configuration, “Galaxy” has a forward master lounge that enjoys the same views…

    http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/benetti-yacht/3546-review-benetti-yachts-galaxy.html

    In mortal size yachts, the Johnson 87’ provides an on deck, forward master with a 180 degree view over the bow…

    http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/johnson-yacht/1325-review-johnson-yacht-pilothouse-87-a.html

    That’s just a sampling. There are others as well…
  4. world citizen, Jul 13, 2006
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    I Belive Alfa Four now AVIVA II also has forward looking staterooms and the two 82m new projects Y701 Y702
  5. OutMyWindow, Jul 13, 2006
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    Most of the newer and larger custom Yachts have a private owner's deck. "Northern Star" is just another of many examples of a suite facing forward.
    This is one of my favorite layouts, Even thought the suite is not forward facing.

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  6. nilo, Sep 23, 2006
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  7. C4ENG, Sep 24, 2006
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    In all my experience with guest on board sailing port to port, I have always seen that they are never in there rooms except to sleep or change there clothes for dinner.