Hargrave 84'

So what's everyone talking about? A Raised Pilothouse , minus the wheelhouse, sorta speak. Yes, a control station is still present, but it's taken a side seat to open air vistas and views that are unmatched by any raised pilothouse from the past. To the untrained eye, exterior styling and lines make the new 84' look similar to other yachts in the 100+ foot range, including full pilothouse windows. Closer scrutiny reveals a departure from other Hargrave yachts with an emphasis on grand living accommodations and wide open spaces.

Hargrave heard the call from clients who wanted a raised pilothouse yacht that could be handled by a couple. In most circumstances, exceeding 70 feet in length means adding a helping hand. So, Hargrave did a design study in conjunction with Ted Black, along with some underwriting support from a private owner and the 84 Hargrave RPH was born, along with a whole new RPH concept. But, more on this later...

Up high on the flybridge, creature comforts are under the fiberglass “hardtop” which has a built-in convertible soft top that retracts forward, offering a more open-air feeling for soaking up rays or watching the stars. It opens right behind the helm, keeping the captain shaded and not frying in the sun. The 21-foot beam allows for a wide bridge deck, which also extends aft sufficiently to store a 15-ft Nautica Tender (with 90 hp Yamaha four-stroke outboard) and a Quicklift 2,000 lb electric davit.

The flybridge helm is chock full of space for full electronics and a chart or two. The layout includes Caterpillar engine displays flanked by two Furuno Navnet plotters running Nobeltec chart software. Raymarine displays for depth, speed, temp and wind logs; a Simrad auto pilot, dual ICOM radios (one a regular VHF, the other a remote Command Mic which offers full radio functions and wired to the ICOM VHF at the lower station), Bennett trim tab indicator, bow thruster joystick, remote spotlight controls and a few other electronics. The absence of most switches and breakers, which are located at the lower station, keeps the upper helm dash uncluttered and resistant to the elements.

I could say you much about this yacht but I think that is enoght for now, will continue next week with describing of this beauty .

Moonen Shipyard's 97 , made: Sofia II

Sofia II  is something totaly amazying yacht, certain to be welcomed by the exclusive coterie of yacht owners who appreciate the foremost in yacht design as well as the highest quality construction. Her bright, happy aura is well deserved. The second in its brand-new line of 97-foot , steel-hulled displacement cruisers, she follows the motoryacht Darsea, her predecessor, with added room and other innovations. She will be recognized, the yard expects, by repeat Moonen owners who are already aware of the first-class design, construction, and awards the builder has garnered in its inventive history. Those include 17 International Awards for design, interior, and innovation of superlative products. Four of those trophies were the very top World Awards for their size and type; an admirable record for a mere 27-year undertaking. This new Rene’ van der Velden design, a steel-hull, round-bilge beauty, offers wide range with comfort and scope, plus at-anchor stabilization. Her bright, happy presence promises many fine yachting experiences .

The Moonen 97’ model was developed for clients seeking a long-range yacht , midway between the 72’ and 124’. She is handsomely sculpted by René van der Velden Design over a round-bilge hull by Diana Yacht Design, which delivers what cruisers want. Moonen’s newest yard facility at the classic, medieval Brabant European town of ‘s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands, now adds even more capacity to its quarter century of yacht building, with a 63m / 206’ construction hall in the nearby town of Groot-Ammers.

A view from the top shows Sofia II’s clever use of space. The low profile and design of the Flying Bridge adds volume throughout, enabling a larger master suite below as well as guest rooms, plus increased stowage. This also allows a longer afterdeck lounge area, plus increased room below for chartering or augmented crew accommodations. She sports a folding Bimini top on her upper deck, plus two tender cranes as well as a large inflatable tender and water toys. Outboard, her Night Navigator3 thermal imaging system enhances night vision and security.

 

What to say more that this, I think that pictures talking everything about this beauty yacht! For me it is much beter than aleutian yacht that I already wrote about.