| Austal | 59M (ex 57M) | "IDOL" ex. "Outback" | 2007/11/17 |

An uncompleted yacht hull always presents an opportunity for another potential owner to complete the incomplete vessel. This is a similar situation that manifested itself in Australia with an incomplete yacht for Oceanfast yachts. The vessel was however completed by Austal and delivered in 2007. This vessel has been named the Outback.

The name Outback creates a vision of Australian nature at its best. The vessel was built in Australia and given a name that reflects that country. The Outback represents hull number 297 for Austal and a successful delivery.

Following her delivery, she was placed on the charter market. The 58.80M long mega yacht is mid-sized by today’s standards however she features a wealth of space. She is 10.55M wide and carries a 2.57M draft. These are pretty respectable dimensions when interior and exterior space is an ultimate need onboard charter yachts.

The construction of this particular yacht was done using GRP materials. This type of construction offers strength and light displacement characteristics. The deck finishing material on all the exterior decks is teak. Other features that strike the eye are the windows. The windows are large and dominate both the hull and superstructure. Views of the external world are not limited on this yacht. A combination of large rectangular windows on the superstructure walls and vertically oriented oval windows on the hull complete the look.

The yacht features ample exterior space where deck chairs, loungers, sun pads and the like can be placed. Stairs facilitate movement between decks at the aft. Starting on the swim platform at the very aft, there is a large centrally oriented stairs that takes one to the aft main deck. An aft stairs then takes you to the bridge deck and another to the sundeck.

The sundeck features open space for lounging and entertaining. To the fore, there is a sizable Jacuzzi flanked by sun pads. There is shelter under the radar arch and then more open space at the aft.

On the interior, the Outback displays a light and soft palette of colours and textures. This was the idea of Sam Sorgiovanni Designs. The interior is dominated by tans and creams and light coloured woods are utilized to give a subtle transition. The accommodations are arranged to accept up to 12 guests in 6 double cabins. The crew of up to 12 is in a similar setup.

The Outback features a myriad of activities for guests to take part in. One of these activities is water sports. She has a number of water sport related equipment on board including an assortment of diving equipment, jet skis and water scooters.

She also possesses other water toys such as doughnuts, bananas and other miscellaneous toys. There is also the impressive 25.74 foot long tender that is kept on the aft starboard side. This is launched and recovered using an overhead trolley crane system.

The Austal Outback was designed to comply with the stipulations set out by Lloyds as well as the MCA. Here are some statistics on the Outback:

LOA 58.80M or 194.04 feet
BOA 10.55M or 34.85 feet
Draught 2.57M or 8.48 feet
Engines 2X CAT 3512’s
Speed 14 knots (cruising), 16 knots (maximum)
Builder Austal
Interior Design Sam Sorgiovanni
Guests 12
Guests’ cabin arrangement 12 in 6 double cabins
Crew 12 in 6 cabins
Classifications Lloyds and MCA

For more information please travel to the Austal website at:

http://www.austal.com/index.cfm?objectID=A885E017-65BF-EBC1-289CBB849641DC64

http://www.austal.com

Austal's "Outback" has been signed on the brokerage market. She has been signed in joint brokerage with Edmiston and Merle Wood and Associates. Outback is asking 39.9-Million USD, she was delivered in 2007.

Austal's 59-meter "Outback" has a new name. She is now called "Idol",

Confirmation of that..."IDOL" in Gibraltar.

www.shipspotting.com/gallery/fullscreen.php?lid=1209848

"IDOL" looks so different since that last refit and the stern platform isn't helping her looks either.