Recent Launch: Belize Yachts 52' motoryacht

BelizeYachts 52-foot motoryacht​

An exciting and new international legacy in luxury motoryachts begins today at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show on the Gold Coast with the unveiling of the limited-edition, semi-custom, Australian designed-and-owned Belize 52.

An elegant and charismatic 52'10'' (16.10 metre), 18.5 tonne cruiser, the luxury-positioned Belize, named after the South American nation synonymous with boating, is the brainchild of leading Australian boating experts: Wes Moxey, a highly-respected boat-builder and managing partner, Lee Dillon, one of Australia's premier luxury boat dealerships, Luxury Design Motoryachts, LDM.

The Belize 52 is manufactured by the Australian company Belize Motoryachts in collaboration with ISO-certified Kha Shing, a Taiwanese artisanal-based custom boat-builder who boast over 35 years experience building more than 1300 vessels ranging in size from 45 feet to 185 feet. Working shoulder-to-shoulder with Wes Moxey, Kha Shing adapted to Belize's complex production techniques, delivering on sublime details, such as introducing gutters under sliding windows to redirect condensation back overboard, via a hidden central plumbing line.

Designed specifically with the Cummins Zeus Pod drive system in mind, the boat's warped-plane hull features scooped pod tunnels and a scooped arc/turned-down chine in the bow, meaning it can cruise in a smooth and stately fashion. Performance-orientated, twin 600hp Cummins QSC 6 cylinder turbocharged diesel engines deliver impressive performance and fuel economy. The Belize 52 has a top speed of around 30 knots, cruise speed of 25 knots and a cruise range of 400nm at 22 knots with a safe 10% fuel reserve. Tank tested by the Tasmania-based Australian Maritime College, it's an outstanding motoryacht: a flawlessly designed, styled and engineered sea-running boat.

Pursuing a goal of first-class accommodation, the Belize 52's three staterooms (master and VIP stateroom, with upper- and lower-berth third guest suite) are roomy and luxury hotel standard, fitted-out opulently with plush carpeting, extensive storage, eight-inch innerspring mattresses, 24-inch TV/DVDs and air-conditioning. The master stateroom alone, replete with teak floor ensuite head and cedar-lined wardrobes, extends the full beam of the boat. On deck a huge sunpad sprawls along the centerline of the forward deck, offering above-board relaxation.

Limited in production due to its semi-custom status, Belize plans to manufacture only nine boats in their first year, with a maximum of 30 per year by 2015. Two vessel variations are on immediate offer: the Belize 52 Hardtop, a single-level, weather-proof, sports yacht-style make, ideal for entertaining and social pursuits (one continuous level of luxury); the Belize 52 Flybridge is the 'wind-in-the-hair', split-level sibling variation, with second upper helm station, elegant curved deep-tread staircase, hi-lo table and L-shaped lounge.

For more information:

Belize Motoryachts
PO Box 264
Arundel QLD Australia 4215
www.belizemotoryachts.com.au

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