Expedition Yacht "Kahu" Sold

Freedom Marine has just sold the beautiful and rugged 37m (122ft) expedition yacht "Kahu".

Kahu is an Ex-New Zealand Navy "Moa" class vessel. She was transformed in 2012 into a world expedition yacht by Fitzroy Yachts of New Zealand. She has a steel hull with a new aluminum superstructure and new interior as seen in the video below. Her design allows for her owners to cruise and explore the world's oceans in comfort and style. Since her transformation in 2012 she has explored the south pacific, Hawaii and the pacific northwest. She has been in bays and coves seen by only a handful of people! She is now cruising with her new family where they will enjoy her for many years to come exploring the world.

Kahu was asking $2,900,000 USD.

Ron Hollands Latest Design

The magician (Ron Holland) has worked his magic again in his latest design collaboration, which utilizes an existing Rayburn yachts hull. By using an existing hull it will save a potential owner time and money in today's economy. The hull is being offered for a price of $600,000 USD and the 34m (110ft) project will be managed by Freedom Marine, offering a range of designs.

"The hull was originally developed by the late Ed Hagemann for Rayburn Yachts. It was designed to be an efficient and seaworthy hull well suited for a range of uses" says Paul Rayburn. "Based on the accolades from captains and owners of the existing sister ship hulls I felt that this new design was a natural fit."

After being provided with the existing hull lines and parameters, Ron Holland agreed to move forward on the project. Holland states, "I am excited. I think this is an innovative project. The fact that we have a hull ready to go will help to move this along quickly and I believe this will excite the buyer as well."

At this stage in the project there are two primary design concepts available. The first has been designed towards an adventure/expedition style with a large aft deck with the intent of carrying a personal submarine. The second has been designed to suit your more traditional cruising market, but both designs can be tailored to incorporate a sport fishing cockpit and fly bridge.