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Asiamarine strengthens sales team

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Asiamarine strengthens sales team

February 20, 2022
1:41 am

The regional dealer has strengthened its sales teams in Hong Kong, Thailand and Singapore.

Asiamarine started representing Bali in 2020

Asiamarine has appointed Alexandre Tricot and Phil Benson as Yacht Broker and Aftersales Manager respectively in Hong Kong, while Raphael Sachs has joined as a Yacht Broker in Thailand as the regional dealer continues to strengthen its staff across the region. Asiamarine’s new yacht sales portfolio includes Galeon, Bali, Tige, Nimbus and Wellcraft.

Tricot will manage the dealer’s representation of Bali Catamarans and brings strong experience in sailing and multihulls. The son of industry veteran Cyrille Tricot, a former Operations Director at The Moorings and Commercial Director of Catana (Bali’s parent company) and Privilège Catamarans, he served apprenticeships at Catana Group then Piriou Group in France, securing a master’s degree in naval architecture.

The Frenchman then worked in New Zealand and Australia, where he worked as a yard hand then a yacht broker. He then founded a business in Australia specialising in yacht management for private owners and yacht brokers.

Alexandre Tricot heads Bali sales in Hong Kong

Eric Noyel, founder and CEO of Asiamarine, said: “Alexandre brings a great amount of knowledge in sailing catamarans and multihulls. We deliver a lot of Bali catamarans to people without a lot of sailing experience, so it’s very useful to have Alexandre who can teach them how to use the boat and maintain it.”

Sachs, who worked in Hong Kong before moving to Thailand, represents both Asiamarine and Fraser, the international brokerage that the dealer has represented in Hong Kong and Thailand since early 2018. The Frenchman has spent over 20 years in Asia as an entrepreneur and senior executive in automobiles, consumer goods, business psychology and F&B.

Asiamarine’s new sales staff also include Candy Li, who joined the Hong Kong office as a Yacht Broker late last year. Brit Harvey Brewin has been working as a Yacht Broker in Hong Kong ahead of a move to Asiamarine’s new Singapore office, which opened in ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove in mid-2021 and is headed by Winnie Ng and Suhaimi Badri.

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Meanwhile, Benson is among Asiamarine’s new hires this year and brings over three decades of experience to his role as Aftersales Manager, joining from British builder Fairline. After working in the UK for over two decades, the Brit spent six years in Thailand, first as Volvo Penta’s Technical Engineer then Simpson Marine’s Aftersales Service Manager in Phuket.

Benson will coordinate Asiamarine’s aftersales business in Hong Kong, which was outsourced last year to Global Yacht Services headed by Bryan Tse.
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Ferretti Group reveals new 35m Pershing, 40m Riva superyachts

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Ferretti Group reveals new 35m Pershing, 40m Riva superyachts

February 20, 2022
1:16 am

The Italian conglomerate has revealed updates about the first hulls of the Pershing GTX116 and Riva 130’ Bellissima tri-deck.

Pershing GTX116

Ferretti Group has revealed updates on the Pershing GTX116 and Riva 130’ Bellissima, confirming that the first hull of each model has been sold to American owners. The US market accounts for 35 per cent of sales by the Ferretti Group, whose seven brands currently produce 46 models, of which 60 per cent have been launched in the past three years.

Formerly known as Project TØ, the GTX116 is set to be the 35m flagship of a GTX range that follows Pershing’s X series (5X, 6X, 7X, 8X, 9X), which was completed with last year’s release of the 6X.

Pershing GTX116

The new GTX series is designed to revolutionise the sports yacht concept and places huge emphasis on open space by the water, evident in the expansive, multi-tiered beach club and drop-down balcony by the saloon, while there’s also a spa pool on the foredeck.

The GTX116 offers almost 1,800sqft (165sqnm) of outdoor areas across its three decks, while propulsion is from three MAN engines, each 1,800mhp or 2,000mhp, and Kamewa waterjets.

Riva 130’ Bellissima

Ferretti Group also revealed the name of Riva’s new 130ft yacht, Bellissima, which is under construction at the La Spezia shipyard. Production capacity was recently upgraded at the shipyard, which produces the brand’s models from 76-130ft.

The Group has also signed an agreement with Aqua Marina Tech, the Israeli company that develops innovative solutions for saving lives at sea based on cutting-edge technology. On an exclusive basis, Ferretti Group will introduce the patented Watchit system, which uses anti-collision technology to prevent accidents at sea.
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Hull of Wally 101 sailing yacht lifted from mould

Wally 101 hull lifted from mould

February 20, 2022
12:46 am

The Ferretti Group brand has passed a “thrilling” milestone in the construction of its customised 101ft cruiser-racer sailing yacht.

The sleek carbon hull of the bespoke Wally 101 (click for more details) has been lifted out of its female mould in a dramatic operation, marking a major milestone in the construction of the cruiser-racer inspired by the Wallycento box rule.

Stefano de Vivo, Managing Director of Wally, said: “This is the moment in the birth of a boat when her concept takes material shape for the first time and you get a glimpse of the vessel she will become. It’s thrilling to watch.”

Wally stated that although it’s rare for one-off yachts of this scale to use female moulding, which is time-consuming to build, it “ensures a near perfect exterior finish”, with the builder paying tribute to its lamination team.

Luca Bassani, Wally’s founder and Chief Designer, said: “Our laminators have been with Wally since the brand’s first days and are among the best in the world. Their collaboration has helped us to develop techniques that bring the absolute best out of the high-end materials pioneered by Wally. We’re delighted to be one step closer to welcoming a fabulous new custom Wally into the world.”

The builder said very little filler was needed to fair the hull, further eliminating unnecessary weight, which was a critical part of the brief from the experienced owner, who has already had three Wally yachts.

After demoulding, the hull was laid in a cradle and moved back under cover for the next stage of its transformation. Shipwrights are installing the bulkheads that divide up the interior space, while wiring, piping, tanks and other engineering foundations are also being put in.

The lightweight carbon deck is currently in mould. Built using advanced pre-preg carbon-fibre in a sandwich composite, the Wally 101 is predicted to weigh 56 tonnes, of which 40 per cent is due to the lifting keel.

Even with the yacht including labour-saving technology such as Wally’s Magic Trim and Magic Traveller hydraulic systems, the builder believes the boat’s weight is 20 per cent lighter than yachts of similar size and capabilities.
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CL Yachts introduces lighter interior option for CLB88

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CL Yachts introduces lighter interior option for CLB88

February 18, 2022
11:04 pm

Designer Jozeph Forakis has created a lighter Positano decor for the CLB88, while the CLB65 is on schedule to debut at the Newport show in September.

CLB88 is the flagship of the expanding CLB range

CL Yachts is offering a new interior package for its CLB88 in addition to the darker décor used on the first hull. A lighter Positano palette made up of softer greys and light oaks has been created by Jozeph Forakis.

The Milan-based designer also worked on the yacht’s original design and the original interior package, Milano, which is dominated by teak and walnut.

CLB88 saloon in the new Positano palette

“The essence of CLB88 is trying to balance a sense of tradition and forward-thinking design, and I think you see that in full effect with the new interior option package,” Forakis said.

“We wanted to have a totally different feel between the palettes. When you step onboard the same boat with different palettes, the change in feeling is palpable, and we think our customers will really enjoy being able to have that choice.”

Positano is a lighter alternative to Milano

Other developments on the CLB88 include integrated carpeting in the aft section of the salon and extensive use of Corian and Fenix, a matt laminate that uses nanotechnology.

CL Yachts is also on schedule to debut hull one of CLB65 at this year’s Newport International Boat Show, which will be held in Rhode Island from September 15-18.

CLB65 could debut at Newport in September

Following the CLB72 and CLB88, CLB65 is the new entry model for the B range and is designed for owner operation, with the brand featuring an aft galley for the first time along with other new features.

Martin Lo, Director of CL Yachts, said: “CLB65 will stand out for a lot of reasons. Our clients will enjoy the expansive windows, which include an up-down function on the port side and a flip-up window between the galley and cockpit. This is in line with our idea of bringing the outside in and inside out.”

CLB65 is the first CL Yachts model with an aft galley

The yacht features a resin-infused composite hull and strategic use of carbon-fibre. The model will be powered by twin Volvo Penta IPS1050 pods (with optional Assisted Docking system), and has a zero-speed fin stabilisation system. A second hull is already under construction.
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Sunreef 80 Eco to debut at Dubai show

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Sunreef 80 Eco to debut at Dubai show

February 17, 2022
12:53 pm

Sunreef Yachts will stage the world premiere of its first Eco sailing catamaran at this year’s Dubai International Boat Show.

The Sunreef 80 Eco in Gdansk without its mast, which also has solar panels

The world premiere of the much-anticipated Sunreef 80 Eco will be held at this year’s Dubai International Boat Show. The solar-electric sailing catamaran will be available for viewings at stand MD-10 throughout the five-day show, which runs from March 9-13 (Wednesday-Sunday).

Promoted by Sunreef Yachts as “the world’s most advanced sustainable luxury craft”, the electric 80 Eco is the first sailing catamaran to be built from the Polish builder’s new Eco range. The first hull was launched last month (see story at bottom).

The launch of the first Sunreef 80 Eco

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Silent-Yachts expands production facilities, business lines

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Silent-Yachts expands production facilities, business lines

February 17, 2022
11:35 am

The solar-electric catamaran builder has a new production partner in Turkey and is now part of Silent Group, umbrella company for multiple Silent-related businesses.

Viaport Marina Tuzla owned by VisionF founder Coşkun Bayraktar

Austrian-owned Silent-Yachts is now building some its solar-electric catamarans in Turkey following a partnership with VisionF Yachting, the catamaran builder created in 2019 by Coşkun Bayraktar, founder of the Viaport Group.

Silent-Yachts, which secured a company-record 21 sales in 2021, has existing facilities in Italy and Thailand, where its yachts are built by PMG Shipyard (click for profile).

VisionF has over 100,000sqm of production area including the Viaport Marina Tuzla in east Istanbul. The Turkish builder has begun producing units from the Silent 60 (click for details) and 80 series of solar-electric catamarans along with the brand’s flagship Silent 120, the former Silent 100 Explorer.

The Silent VisionF 82 is a hybrid catamaran

The new cooperation has also led to the new Silent VisionF 82, an 82ft hybrid model incorporating both conventional propulsion and renewable solar energy as Silent-Yachts helps the Turkish shipyard make its catamarans more sustainable. The model features solar panels on an extended hardtop and a powerful battery bank to power all onboard appliances, so guests can enjoy silence in a bay or marina.

Michael Köhler, founder and CEO of Silent-yachts, said: “I’m immensely proud of what Silent-Yachts has achieved over the years. After beginning our research into solar yacht technologies in 2004, the company has evolved and expanded, and last year’s sales show we continue to grow.

“We are now a truly international Group with diverse interests requiring more extensive resources and production space. This enables us to collaborate with other shipyards such as VisionF to assist them in harnessing solar technology as a step towards a more sustainable future.”

The Silent Tender 400 is a 4m electric tender; © Akoni Design Studio

Köhler has also announced a new corporate structure, with Silent-Yachts among several companies within Silent Group. The parent company also includes divisions for tenders, management, charter, brokerage, resorts and an online shop.

Silent-Tenders will start with a 4m electric model, while Silent-Shop is a web-based outlet for electric water toys, smart electric gadgets and Silent merchandising products.

Silent-Charter offers Silent catamarans for charter from the fleet base at Port Adriano in Mallorca and around the world, while Silent-Resorts is a developer of zero-carbon, ultra-sustainable resorts with luxurious solar-powered beachfront residences.

A Silent 80 in build in Fano, Italy; Photo: Alessandro Guerrieri

Silent-Brokerage offers brokerage services for pre-owned vessels for sale by Silent and its clients, while Silent-Management offers full management services for Silent clients including documentation, flag registration, certification, inspections, crew hiring, charter, yacht management and maintenance.

Across its three sites, Silent-Yachts is currently building 17 yachts comprising eight 60 series, six 80 series, the flagship Silent 120 and two Silent VisionF 82 hybrid catamarans.

In Italy, Silent-Yachts builds the Silent 60 and 80 series at its Adriatic coast shipyard in Fano, which has 22,000sqm of covered facilities across five sheds, plus a similar amount of outdoor space. In Thailand, the company cooperates with the Swiss-owned PMG Shipyard, which produces the Silent 60 series at its 20,800sqm facility in Rayong near Pattaya. www.silent-yachts.com www.pmgshipyard.com www.visionf.com

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Aquila shows full line-up of powercats for first time

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Aquila shows full line-up of powercats for first time

February 16, 2022
4:20 pm

Aquila is displaying its full line-up of six powercat models at this year’s Miami International Boat Show.

Aquila 70 Luxury

Aquila Power Catamarans is exhibiting its full line-up of models at this year’s Miami International Boat Show (February 16-20), including the new 28 Molokai. The first model to Aquila’s new Offshore line, the 28 Molokai was launched late last year and is making its world premiere at the show, while the 32 Sport makes its US show debut.

The Aquila models on display in Miami also include the 36 Sport, 44 Yacht, the 54 Yacht and the flagship 70 Luxury, the latter two models introduced last year.

Aquila 28 Molokai

Alain Raas, Aquila Brand Manager, said: “For the first time in the 10-year history of the brand, Aquila Power Catamarans will be displaying the full model line-up from our 28ft offshore centre console up to our flagship Aquila 70 Luxury. Never before have we displayed all six models in one place at one time, and we are excited to have the Miami International Boat Show as our platform for this amazing display.”

Aquila is represented in multiple markets in Asia by Simpson Marine, whose sales include a 54 Yacht to Thailand and a 70 Luxury to Indonesia that are scheduled to be delivered in the coming months. The dealer also sold Asia’s first 28 Molokai in Malaysia at the end of 2021.
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Galeon kicks off 40th anniversary at Miami show

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Galeon kicks off 40th anniversary at Miami show

February 16, 2022
4:07 pm

Founded in 1982, Galeon starts its 40th anniversary celebrations with a seven-strong line-up at the Miami International Boat Show.

Galeon 640 Fly

Galeon is showcasing seven yachts at the Miami International Boat Show (February 16-20) ranging in size from the 325 GTO launched in 2021 to the innovative Galeon 640, both among the brand’s models recently sold into Hong Kong by regional dealer Asiamarine. The builder is represented at the Miami show by its US dealer, MarineMax.

Galeon 500 Fly

The full Galeon line-up comprises the 325 GTO, 400 Fly, 425 HTS, 470 Sky, 500 Fly, 510 Sky and 640 Fly. The 400, 500 and 640 Fly models all feature the brand’s signature drop-down balconies on both sides, while the saloon on the 640 Fly includes a central door to the foredeck.

Galeon 400 Fly

Bob Burke, Galeon Brand Manager, said: “Galeon Yachts are now well recognised globally for award-winning design, innovation, craftsmanship and performance. We are celebrating our 40th anniversary and could not think of a better way to kick off this impressive milestone than this year’s this year’s Miami International Boat Show, where we’re honoured to exhibit seven models.”
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Princess shows five yachts at Miami

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Princess shows five yachts at Miami

February 16, 2022
11:43 am

The British builder’s display at this year’s Miami International Boat Show includes the show premiere of the Y72.

Princess Y72

Princess Yachts is staging the show premiere of the Y72 at the Miami International Boat Show from February 16-20, when the newest Y Class model will be on display at One Herald Plaza alongside the S62 sportbridge and the F45, F50 and F62 from Princess’s F Class flybridge range.

Tom Carroll Jr, President of Princess Yachts America, said: “We’re thrilled to be a part of the new Miami International Boat Show. We look forward to showcasing the Princess Y72 for the first time in Miami alongside the Princess F45, F50, S62 and F62, and welcoming visitors to our expansive display at One Herald Plaza.”

Princess F62

Designed by the Princess Design Studio in collaboration with naval architects Olesinski and Italian design house Pininfarina, the Y72 reaches up to 34 knots with twin MAN V12 1,650mhp engines and features expansive full-length hull windows, which will also be seen on the range’s flagship Y95 due to launch later this year. The builder’s other highlights in Miami include the F45, the new entry model to the F Class flybridge range.

Will Green, Chief Commercial Officer at Princess Yachts, said: “We are delighted to kick-start this year’s American boat show season with our return to the Miami International Boat Show.

Princess F45

“Despite the industrial difficulties the pandemic has presented to global manufacturing over the past two years, Princess has had a record year commercially in 2021, demonstrating the growing appeal of our comprehensive range to existing and new yacht buyers around the world, and not least in North America.”
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Amels 242 Avanti sets sail from Damen shipyard

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Amels 242 Avanti sets sail from Damen shipyard

February 16, 2022
11:01 am

Hull six of the Amels 242 Limited Editions range has set sail from Damen’s Vlissingen City shipyard, a year after her sale.

Avanti, the newest Amels 242, has set sail after leaving the Damen Yachting’s Vlissingen City shipyard in the Netherlands, where she was built under the project name Shadow.

The sixth Amels 242 to be delivered but first to be IMO Tier III compliant, the 74m, 1,790GT superyacht eft the shipyard just a year after her sale was announced, with Moran Yacht & Ship representing the owner for the purchase and completion of the project, which was in build at time of purchase.

Sean Moran said: “We would like to congratulate the Damen Yachting shipyard, project managers, support staff, and skilled craftsmen and workers at the shipyard for their dedication and support throughout this project.

“It was a pleasure to once again work with the team at Damen Yachting on the construction of Avanti and we look forward to many more successful deliveries with the yard in the future.”

Based on a Tim Heywood exterior design and naval architecture by Damen Yachting, Avanti has also incorporated the additions and customisations incorporated into her predecessors.

She has been finished with an Ice Blue hull and Matterhorn White superstructure, and features custom interiors by Winch Design. Avanti accommodates 12 guests in six cabins and 19 crew, while the garage holds three tenders, two WaveRunners and a professional diving equipment set-up.

Jan van Hogerwou, Commercial Executive at Damen Yachting, said: “We would like to thank the crew and the owner’s team for their outstanding cooperation during what has been a challenging pandemic build period.

“It is always a very proud moment for everyone at Damen Yachting when one of our yachts sets sail on their maiden voyage and we wish the owner and crew of Avanti all the very best for the exciting adventures which lie ahead.”
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Ferretti Group reveals two US premieres at Miami show

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Ferretti Group reveals two US premieres at Miami show

February 15, 2022
12:08 pm

Ferretti Group has announced a display of 12 yachts for this year’s Miami International Boat Show, including two US premieres and a Riva 110’ Dolcevita.

Ferretti Yachts 500

Ferretti Group will stage the American premieres of the Riva 68’ Diable and Ferretti Yachts 500 among a 12-strong display at the Miami International Boat Show (February 16-20). The fleet will be on show in One Herald Plaza at a specially designed stand described by Ferretti Group as “an elegant space that seems to float on the water, embracing the yachts and accommodating boating professionals and enthusiastic owners in the utmost comfort”.

Launched in late 2020, the Ferretti Yachts 500 (click for Review from Issue 59) features an exterior by Filippo Salvetti and is the brand’s first model to feature an interior by IdeaeItalia, which has also worked on the flagship 1000 and the restyled 780, with two units of the latter arriving in Singapore late last year. A Ferretti Yachts 550, 670 and 720 will also show at Miami.

Riva 68’ Diable

Riva’s 68’ Diable (click for more details) had its world premiere at last September’s Cannes Yachting Festival and is part of the brand’s Open line but features an integrated hard top. The Diable will show in Miami alongside an Aquariva (33ft) and Dolceriva (48ft) from the Open range, and a 110’ Dolcevita from Riva’s Flybridge range.

The Ferretti Group display will also include a focus on power with the 7X, 8X and 9X models from Pershing’s ‘X Generation’, as well as a Wallytender48X, the outboard version of the first Wally model launched since the brand became part of the Group (click for Review of Wallytender48).

Ferretti Group models in formation

Ferretti Group will be joined at the show by high-profile partners including Jaguar Land Rover (automotive), Cipriani (catering), La Scolca (wine), Cincoro Tequila (spirits), Pommery (champagne), Seabob (water toys), Poltrona Frau and StudioKaza (furnishings), Dolce & Gabbana (staff uniforms), Slam (crew uniforms) and Ambious (air purifiers).
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Excess introduces multiple innovations on new 14

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Excess introduces multiple innovations on new 14

February 15, 2022
10:51 am

The young Groupe Beneteau brand has included asymmetric hulls on its upcoming Excess 14, its second-largest sailing catamaran and fourth in total.

Excess 14 was designed with VPLP

Excess is developing the Excess 14, which is scheduled to debut at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival from September 6-11. Designed in collaboration with VPLP Design, the lines of the Excess 14 have benefited from the studio’s experience of ocean racing.

The 14 is the fourth model in the Groupe Beneteau brand’s range, which includes the 11, 12 and flagship 15 models, all designed to offer the ‘sensation’ of sailing monohulls with the living space and stability of a catamaran.

Aft steering station with bench-seat on each side

Like the other Excess models, the 14 has twin helm stations aft, while the model’s many innovations include asymmetric hulls, which feature redesigned windows. Built from sandwich and carbon reinforcements, the 14 has a waterline length of almost 44ft, while her overall length can range between 46ft-52ft depending on the bowsprit for the genoa and length of swim platform.

The model has an aft-set coachroof, while a ‘skylounge’ option offers lounging space on the top for use while the boat is anchored or moored.

Features include a forward-stepped mast, low boom, low freeboard for reduced windage, inverted and inclined bows, as well as a composite bowsprit as standard and an exposed forefoot. The overall design results in a lower centre of gravity and a new longitudinal volume distribution, according to Excess.

A direct steering system has been chosen, with textile lines, for a better helm feel, while the rig includes a square-top mainsail and a large overlapping genoa as standard for an impressive sail-area-to-displacement ratio. As well as a new fins design, changes from other Excess models include extended rudder blades and increased bridgedeck clearance for better passage through the water.

Master suite in the owner’s version

Living areas start from the aft cockpit, which has an aft bench, L-shaped sofa and a table to port, and a chaise longue to starboard. The saloon features a full-beam aft galley, a forward lounge to starboard with an L-shaped sofa, table and stools, plus a retractable chart table to port. The interior also has untinted windows, for greater visibility.

Layout options include a three-cabin owner’s version and a four-cabin charter version. The owner’s version includes a master suite in the starboard hull with an aft bed, large study and central en-suite bathroom. It also has a forward walk-in wardrobe and storage room that can be cleverly converted to a twin cabin, making it into a family suite.

The owner’s dressing room can convert into a twin cabin

The charter version offers four en-suite cabins, with each bathroom including a separate shower. The Excess 14 also offers the option of a crew cabin in each forepeak.
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