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Review: Aquos Yachts 147' Expedition "Big Fish"

Discussion in 'McMullen & Wing Yachts' started by YachtForums, Oct 19, 2010.

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  1. Pushing BigFish Poleward is a pair of radial swept, NAB 5-blade wheels made by ZF, forcing water over a set of Jastram rudders. Conventional struts are the only interruption of flow, granting an average cruise speed of 12 knots with a top at 14 knots. Quantum Zero-Speed's are the fins that stabilize this 'fish and TRAC thrusters spin it on its axis.
  2. Granite decks have a fiberglass backing, infused with epoxy, then treated with silicone that is vacuumed into the stone and causes water to bead, as opposed to saturating the stone. Prior to choosing granite over teak, it was tested for durability, heat, etc. The unusual combination turned out to be warmer than expected; however, test pieces were not backed up with metal, such as the steel on the decks or the aluminum on the superstructure. A pleasing expense note: installation time is approx one-forth the time for granite decks compared to traditional teak decks.
  3. To facilitate tender launch and retrieval, a removable handrail is disconnected, then these geometric stanchions lining BigFish's tow rail fold-flat for clearance. This stanchion design is a common theme throughout the ship.
  4. Greg Marshall designed the bow on BigFish to strike a balance between a conventional bow flair for wave/spray deflection and an axe-bow for better wave penetration with reduced pitch. We expect to see this bow propagate.
  5. Neatly concealed behind the stern steps, a fully articulated passarelle greets guests and offers a plank for stowaways to exit once BigFish puts to sea.
  6. Stepping inside for a closer look, we found top-notch hardware is used throughout the vessel, including this door hinge. Notice the door is made to simulate tree bark. Amazing craftsmanship that spans the gamut from modern woodwork to imitating nature.
  7. Cable-drawn shades recess into the atrium to control natural light as needed. A must with Big Fish...
  8. ... and what do those shades cover? The "Great Wall"! Although this picture gives the illusion of looking down a corridor, you are actually looking upwards along the great video wall and through the atrium window on the top deck. All those black blocks are flat panel television screens.
  9. Speaking of walls, this is the smooth-stone shower wall in the master bath, made to emulate the formations of a river bottom from years of water flow.
  10. And lest we forget, the Super Toilet! Have our reviews gone down the drain? Not hardly. This hi-tech toilet was worthy of mention because it has a sphincter seeking sensor to directly aim a stream of water to a strategic place. A bidet with a brain!
  11. At the base of the main deck foyer, a back lit plexi panel displays the Fish Story. The YF editorial crew thought it appropriate to transcribe this for our readers...

  12. Deck Plans - Top to Bottom:

    1. Bridge Deck
    2. Main Deck
    3. Hull Deck
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