Catamarans
Anya
20 Jul 2010 13:38
Copyright: DK/monacoeye • Kimberley, June 2010 • Do not copy without permission
Yacht Name: Anya
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Evolution Yachts
Architect: Mark Ellis
Design: Sam Sorgiovanni
Dainis just sent in some great shots of the Australian catamaran Anya, launched in 2009, enjoying the pristine waters of the King George River in the Kimberley region of northwestern Australia. Read More...
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Necker Belle
04 Jul 2010 22:21
Copyright: monacoeye • Monaco, May 2010 • Do not copy without permission
Yacht name: Necker Belle (above)
Formerly: Lady Barbaretta
Length: 105 ft • 32 m
Year: 2003
Builder: CMN
Richard Branson’s catamaran Necker Belle, attending the 2010 Monaco Grand Prix with the Virgin F1 team. Read More...
Planet Solar
01 Apr 2010 09:18
Photos copyright: KG/monacoeye. Do not copy without permission. Images: Kiel, March 2010.
Yacht name: Planet Solar
Length: 102 ft • 31 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Knierim Yacht Club, Kiel
Solar banks: 536 m2
Autonomy: Infinite …
An exclusive set of photos detailing yesterday’s launch of the world’s largest solar-powered ship, Planet Solar, from monacoeye special correspondent in Kiel, Klaus Gaeth.
This Kiel-built 31-metre catamaran, which is only powered by light, will soon be embarking on a round-the-world-trip at an estimated average speed of 7.5 knots (14 km/h) and a very impressive top speed of 14 knots (25 km/h), drawing on the 127 hp produced by its 536 square metres of photovoltaic cells.
But what if it’s cloudy? The ship only consumes 27 hp so there should be a fair amount of power to spare, with some large batteries on board presumably to store all that solar goodness.
Three or four crew members will skipper this boat, which can accommodate a total of 40 passengers.
Read More...Alinghi 5
10 Nov 2009 00:40
Yacht name: Alinghi 5
LWL: 90 ft • 27 m (LOA about 120 ft)
Built: Villeneuve, Switzerland
Architects: Rolf Vfroljik and Alinghi design team headed by Grant Simmer
Photo: LM • Genoa • September 2009
The new Alinghi 5 was flown down to Genoa from Geneva (over the Alps?!), suspended beneath a helicopter, after initial tests on Lac Leman. This shot was taken by Leandro at the Amico yard soon after it arrived. That's Azzurra II in front and Cuor di Leone behind.
As it stands, the 33rd America's Cup will see Ernesto Bertarelli's Alinghi team (Société Nautique de Genève) challenged by Larry Ellison's BMW Oracle team (Golden Gate Yacht Club) off the East coast of Australia in February 2010. Alinghi will be sailing their 90 ft sloop-rigged catamaran and Oracle sailing a similar-sized trimaran, BMW Oracle Racing 90.
Controversially, Alinghi's winches are electrically powered.
Given the insane amount of legal manoeuvring that has characterized this race, one can only assume the legal challenges are not yet over.
Silver Cloud
20 Nov 2008 18:34
Yacht name: Silver Cloud
Length: 134 ft • 41 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen • # 6480
Length: 134 ft • 41 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen • # 6480
Bradley H2X
19 Sep 2007 11:19
Yacht name: Bradley
Length: 25.8 m
Year: 2007
Builder: H2X
Design: Gilles Vaton & Sebastien Grall
Top speed: 30 knots
This catamaran is billed as a 188 square metre (2000 sq ft) floating apartment, equipped with hydrojet propulsion for shallow water manoeuvrabillity. Since the LWL is just under 24 metres, Bradley does not require a professional crew.
