LATITUDE
MTU 12V9300M 2450hp
The hull and superstructure are an entirely welded aluminium construction according to the regulations of ABS. A hydraulic operated aluminium watertight transom door to access the tender garage is fitted.
The design brief called for an easily driven hull with special regard to the required propulsion power and fuel economy. The maximum cruising speed was a main issue. Computational Fluid Dynamics calculations were used to develop the hull form. The development of this hull form played a role in the subsequent development at Van Oossanen & Associates, of the Fast Displacement Hull Form, for which a patent application has been applied. Twin MTU 16V2000M93 engines were selected giving the yacht a top speed of 20.7 knots and a fast cruising speed in excess of 16 knots. The fuel economy is exceptional with figures of 7.8 litre per nautical mile at 12 knots, and 14 litre per nautical mile at 16 knots, in combination with normal generator operation, all this depending on sea conditions.
The hull form is essentially of the round-bilge type, with spray rails in the fore body. The application of trim wedges fitted to the inside of the propeller tunnels provide sufficient lift at the stern to keep the running trim near horizontal throughout the entire speed range. A bulbous bow is fitted to reduce wave-making resistance.
Special attention was given to the design of the propeller shafts and appendages and the propellers themselves. This has helped in obtaining very low noise levels (less than 55 dBA at 75% MCR).
Zero speed stabilizers.
One unique feature is the direct staircase on portside from the sundeck to the sunbathing area in on the Portuguese bridge, enabling owners and guests to move around without entering the interiors.
The audio and visual equipment is of very high standards including a full Creston system with Kaleidescape players and controls for lighting, blinds intercom, CCTV supplied by Art Cinema.
Custom built stainless steel "'professional type" galley.
Micro wave, M-system, model MCM600IX
2 x 58 ltr. Oven, M-system, model SEN-601X
6 ring ceramic hob, CERAN, model PCVE-40DB
Fan hood, custom
Dishwasher, Rhima, model DR50 S
Approx. 1.000 ltr Freezer
Approx. 1.000 ltr Fridge
Ice maker 11.5 kg
Trash compactor
Laundry
Iron table with iron machine
Two washing machines Miele model W 2105
Two tumble dryers Miele model T 4223 C
| Gyro compass system | Navigat X MK2 |
| Magnetic compass | Merkur S-R |
| Rudder angle indication system | |
| Echosounder | Furuno FE-700 |
| Speedlog | Naviknot 350E |
| GPS Receiver | GP 150 |
| Radar | Furuno FAR 2117 |
| VHF radio telephone | RT 5022 |
| Inmarsat C | Thrane & Thrane TT 3000E |
| Navtex receiver | Furuno NX 700B |
| GMDSS portable transceivers | Jotron TR 20 GMDSS |
| E.P.I.R.B. | Tron 40S |
| Radar transponder | Jotron TronSART |
| AIS System | Furuno FA 150 |
| Autopilot & Electric mainsteering system | Navipilot 4000 |
| Second radar system | Furuno NavNet II |
| Inmarsat Fleet Equipment | Sailor FleetBroadBand 250 |
| Telephone Exchange | Panasonic KXTDA 100 |
| Triple Band GSM | Globesurefer II |
| Antenna system | DSC Biscaya |
| Electronic chartsoftware | NaviSailor 3000 |
| Access to external communication | Livewire connections |
| External wifi equipment | Inventica Yacht spot |
| Portable radio's (6) | Icom IC-F25SR |
| Satellite TV | SeaTel Coastal 30 for TV |
Twin Kohler generators - 99KW each
24v - 230/400 VAC, 3 phase 50Hz
Generators run in parallel mode automatically
One 65 metre shore cable is located in the Lazarette and fitted with a Hubbel power cord connection.
The electrical installation is based on the specific consumers and systems and designed to ABS rules.
| Gearbox | ZF4660 |
| Propellers | Shaffran 5 bladed |
| Shafts | Amartech |
| Steering gear | Trydo |
| Exhaust systems | Marquip |
| Stabilisers | Naiad zero speed at anchor |
| Windlass | Maxwell 8000 |
| Bow thruster | Kalkman 60KW tunnel thruster |
| Passerelle | Custom built by Prozee - Holland |
| Cranes | Prozee custom built in lazarette Opacmare crane on foredeck |
| Exterior paint | Alexseal |
| Watermaker | HEM 30/2 100 Modular 12.000lites/24h |
| Sewage system | Hamann |
| Control & monitoring system | Marble MS 3080 |
| Air conditioning | Heinen & Hopman |
| Power management system | |
- Castoldi Jet Tender 17
- Zodiac Fastroller as MOB
- 1 Castoldi jet turbo drive 5.3 Meters
- 2 Wave runners SEADOO RXP 255RS
- 2 Piaggo Scooters
- 1 windsurf
- 1 Wakeboard Adult JOBE
- 1 Wakeboard Youth JOBE
- 2 Cross Country Bikes SCOTT Scale 80
- 2 BROMPTON folding bikes
- 1 Banana Boat towable
- 1 Waterski Adult JOBE
- 1 Waterski Youth JOBE
- 1 Monoski Adult JOBE
- 1 Waterski Adult JOBE
- 1 Waterski Youth JOBE
- Scuba diving equipment
- Snorkeling equipment
The yard in close co-operation with the owner and his management team provided a basis for Dutch Yacht Builders of Enkhuizen to enter the mega-yacht market with a very extiting motor yacht the exterieur designed by Cor D. Rover Design with an interior styling by Piet Boon Design.
The hull designed by Van Oossanen & Associates BV with naval architecture by Oliver van Meer Design undoubtedly will set a new standard in Dutch yacht building.
The best materials and highest level of equipment has been committed to the finalization of this motor yacht.
