Royal Huisman Secure 43.5m Sloop Order

Royal Huisman, Naval Architect Germaan Frers and interior styling architect Rhoades Young are delighted to announce the signing on December 31st, of an order from the ever growing South East Asia region. The order, the first for Royal Huisman in this region, is for a stylish 43m (143ft) Luxury Sloop.

The order is the direct result of the yard's long-term commitment to developing business in the region. Over the past several years the team has worked hard to increase awareness and understanding of the Royal Huisman brand into the dynamics of South East Asia. They have also sought to develop an industry network by appointing regional liaisons including Bart J. Kimman, director of Northrop & Johnson Asia who, following introduction acted as liaison between the client and shipyard during the negotiations to secure this order. The client is a very experienced yachtsman and a Taiwanese national who has made clear his intentions to attend future Superyacht regattas with this new yacht that will be christened as "Sea Eagle" when launched.

Mr. Kimman will continue to provide an active on the ground presence in support of Royal Huisman's presence in the region by providing future clients with expert advice and guidance, especially those who are new to the world of custom superyachts and to sailing.

There is no doubt that the Royal Huisman brand has begun to build a following among well informed business leaders in the South East Asian region. As a result the Royal Huisman team see the announcement representing not just that of "a valued new order" but of "a firm foothold in a valued new market".

Royal Huisman Launch 122ft 'Pumula'

Dutch modern classic yacht specialists Royal Huisman have just launched their newest yacht the 37.33m (122.5ft) 'Pumula' project name: Bugamena (hull 390). Pumula is your classic cutter rigged sloop built to a high and modern standard. She will be able to accommodate 8 guests including the owners in an owners double cabin aft with private access to the deck, a double VIP cabin forward and two twin cabins forward of the owners cabin.

She is built in aluminum with her naval architecture by Gerard Dykstra & Partners and Rhoades Young Design responsible for her interior styling. She has a retractable bulb keel with a draft of 3.00m when fully up and 5.00m when fully down, some more of Pumula's specifications can be seen below.

Specifications

• Length: 37.33m (122.5ft)
• Beam: 7.48m (24.5ft)
• Displacement: 120tn
• Hull Speed: 23.5kts

She will be delivered to her owners this spring.

Royal Huisman's New Orders

Royal Huisman announced in September two important new projects in collaboration with the renowned Dutch naval architect Andre Hoek, that are currently in progress. Hoek and his design team are responsible for the exterior styling as well as the naval architecture and, together with the yard, the structural design of these projects.

Classic Pilot Ketch

The first project is a 46m (151ft) Classic Pilot Ketch with a project number of 392, this Classic Pilot Ketch has been highly optimised for performance. Her long waterline, lifting keel with trim tab and carbon spade rudder are complemented by a powerful, fully-roached sail plan supported by a complete carbon fibre rig package. The smooth classic exterior lines will combine with a luxurious and spacious interior designed by the renowned Redman Whiteley Dixon design team, to create an exceptional yacht with the ability to go anywhere in extreme comfort.

Serious attention will be given to achieving high levels of energy efficiency in developing her systems, and her interior material selection will not only be based on design looks but as a potential renewable source. This Superyacht is due for launch in 2014.


Classic Sloop

The second project is a 48m (156ft) Classic Sloop with a project number of 393, the owner drove the design of this yacht with added developments to the hull lines to reflect the specific objective to enjoy cruising as well as “gentleman’s racing”.

She has classic elegant exterior lines with a counter stern and sloping deck houses, yet her moderate underwater draft lines, modern carbon rig and performance handling systems show she is built for the present day. She is a true representation of the modern classic superyacht. Her magnificent interior was the work of Rhodes Young design, who have proved in the past that they are at the top when it comes to interior design for modern classics.

New Launches & Orders for Royal Huisman

The prolific Royal Huisman yard in Holland has had a busy couple of weeks with a new launching and new orders been taken to be put into production.

New Launch


At the start of the month the yard launched their newest yacht "Kamaxitha" 160ft ketch Porject name "Spirit of Tradition". she was designed by Dykstra & Partners and the interior was by Rhoades Young. She is a classic design based on the old pilot cutters with traditional lines made with modern materials. She is large spacious inside with a full beam owners cabin at the stern with a private entrance. Natural light fills this yacht by the use of traditional skylights above on deck which emphasizes the classic handcrafted luxurious interior designed by Rhoades Young and crafted by Royal Huisman.

New Orders

Royal Huisman announced the signing of orders for two new yacht both of which have been designed from Hoek Design.

The first order is for a 150ft pilot house ketch which will be named project 392 due to the yard number. She will be a modern classic with traditional lines. The interior will be designed by Redman Whiteley Dixon and the yacht is planned for delivery in 2014.


The second order is for a 157ft classic sloop which will be named project 393 due to the yard number. The owner of this yacht has looked to the designs of the Hoek studio for the exterior and to Rhoades Young for the interior. With the combination of these two designers and the reputation of the yard this will prove to be a beautiful classic style yacht.

Royal Huisman Shipyard

THE SPIRIT OF INDIVIDUALITY

Some words that come to mind when you see the name or hear the name Royal Huisman are Quality, Individuality, Exclusivity and a true passion for Perfection. Last week I had the privilege of being at the yard and to see the layout and the friendly, helpful and enthusiastic employees just shows that this yard has got it right. They produce some of the best yachts in the world and would be down to the efficient work, attention to detail and perfection.

"The original Huisman yard was established in 1884 to build small wooden working boats. Some 125years later and having been awarded the "Royal" prefix on its 100th anniversary. Royal Huisman now builds luxury custom yachts that are widely regarded as the finest in the world"

The yard is now in the fourth generation of family owner-management and looks like it will continue in the family for many years to come. The yard have built all different yachts over the years, from modest cruising yachts to whitbread round the world, to the luxury superyachts of today. Some of the best known Royal Huisman yachts of today are as follows:

• Maria Cattiva, 130ft, 2002
• Athena, 295ft, 2004
• Antares, 131ft, 2005
• Gliss, 104ft, 2006
• Meteor, 169ft, 2007
• Ethereal, 190ft, 2009
• Hanuman, 138ft, 2010
• Twizzle, 188ft, 2011

Some of the new projects that are going on in the yard include Gitana 142ft performance cruise type superyacht and two modern classics Spirit of Tradition Ketch 176ft and Classic Cutter Rigged Sloop 120ft. Both of these yachts are designed by Gerard Dykstra & Partners with the interior by Rhoades Young. Another project that is in the pipe line at the yard is the Windjammer project 243ft, a modern yacht but classic tall ship look and feel.
There was only one downside to the yard and that was its location for launching the yachts. The yachts have to be but on a barge and transported through the canals to really be officially launched.

A Tradition of Excellence

"Axantha II" 141ft, Launched by JFA Yachts

JFA Yachts launch new MegaYacht Axantha II a 141ft expedition style yacht. The owners of this yacht up graded from their old expedition yacht Axantha which was 122ft.
Axantha II has a top speed of 14.8kts and at cruising speed her fuel consumption will give a rage of close to 8000nm.

Her hull and mileage will allow her to be able to explore every corner of the globe. dont be surprised if you her of this boat heading north sometime to under take the infamous North West Passage.


Thanks to JFA Yachts for the Pictures of Axantha II

JFA Yachts have also produced other famous yachts such as Bystander 138ft which is the mother ship tho the J Class yacht Velsheda. Below is a picture of Bystander the Modern Classic with exterior design by Rhoades Young and J Class Velsheda along side.

Panamax Launches at Baltic

Hetairos Project name "Panamax" is launched by Baltic Yachts in Finland. This magnificent Ketch stands at an overall length of 197ft and with the bowsprit the length increases another 21ft to bring it to 218ft, quite astonishing size for a classic looking ketch.


Panamax during her construction has set many records including being the largest yacht to be built of a carbon - fibre composite. The owner wanted this yacht to be the fastest and largest yacht to be able to navigate the Panama Canal. So for this project the owner brought together Baltic Yachts in Finland with the renowned naval architects Dykstra & Partners to form this team to construct a modern but classic looking yacht.

The Mast and Rigging was left down to the two of the top companies in this industry. The mast was built by Southern Spars and the Rigging went to Future Fibres. The main mast had to be specially made to meet the owners desire to cross the Panama Canal and under the bridge. With the beam of the yacht 10.28m there was plenty of room in side for the interior designers to work with. This task was given to Dick Young and Jonathan Rhoades of "Rhoades Young"


Hopefully Panamax will be seen in the Med this summer so keep track of her on the yacht tracker. If we are lucky we might even see her on the start line for the Maxi Worlds in August.