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Gulf Craft, the leading luxury yacht shipyard in UAE, has great reason to celebrate: its record-breaking new yacht, Majesty 175, has been delivered to the owner. It has also set sail with the owner after completing sea trials.
Majesty 175 is the largest yacht ever built by the shipyard and, at the same time, the largest vessel in the world with a hull and superstructure made of composite materials, like carbon fiber and vinyl ester. It is the first in a proposed range of lightweight and very fast shallow-water yachts with transoceanic range, and it was introduced in 2016 at the Monaco Yacht Show and completed earlier this year.
The hottest selling point of the composite construction is that it allows for a considerably lighter weight. This, in conjunction with the shallow draft of just 2.05 meters (6.7 feet) makes close beach access possible. The lightweight factor helps with efficiency, which in turn translates to a surprisingly decent range for a vessel of its size.
With a naval architecture by Yankee Delta Studio and interiors by Cristiano Gatto Design, the 54-meter (177-foot), the yacht was designed and built locally. Sea trials in the Arabian Gulf concluded successfully, with Majesty 175 performing well in terms of stability and maneuverability. Gulf Craft notes that it has already set sail with its owner, to “visit global marinas and exotic destinations.” The ship’s new name hasn’t been disclosed to the public yet.
Powered by twin MTU 2,012-hp engines, Majesty 175 can sail at top speeds of 16.5 knots and cruises at 10 knots, with a range of 4,000 nautical miles at cruising speed. Accommodation on board is for 14 guests in seven suites and 10 crew, and amenities are top of the line, including an infinity pool with a swim-jet system, a fully-equipped gym and spa area, and a hybrid sky lounge that can turn into a sun deck.
Pricing for the first unit has not been revealed, but luxury charting services have it at $35 million.
The hottest selling point of the composite construction is that it allows for a considerably lighter weight. This, in conjunction with the shallow draft of just 2.05 meters (6.7 feet) makes close beach access possible. The lightweight factor helps with efficiency, which in turn translates to a surprisingly decent range for a vessel of its size.
With a naval architecture by Yankee Delta Studio and interiors by Cristiano Gatto Design, the 54-meter (177-foot), the yacht was designed and built locally. Sea trials in the Arabian Gulf concluded successfully, with Majesty 175 performing well in terms of stability and maneuverability. Gulf Craft notes that it has already set sail with its owner, to “visit global marinas and exotic destinations.” The ship’s new name hasn’t been disclosed to the public yet.
Powered by twin MTU 2,012-hp engines, Majesty 175 can sail at top speeds of 16.5 knots and cruises at 10 knots, with a range of 4,000 nautical miles at cruising speed. Accommodation on board is for 14 guests in seven suites and 10 crew, and amenities are top of the line, including an infinity pool with a swim-jet system, a fully-equipped gym and spa area, and a hybrid sky lounge that can turn into a sun deck.
Pricing for the first unit has not been revealed, but luxury charting services have it at $35 million.
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