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The Ultimate Cruising Yacht

Along with their team of naval architects and engineers, Fleming has been hard at work for the last 3 years creating a completely new design, the Fleming 85. The aim for this new model was simply to build the finest ocean going pilothouse motor-yacht in every respect. Maintaining the classic Fleming look, this new model is available in two distinct versions– an open flybridge, and a new enclosed flybridge design. With the enclosed flybridge option, the pilothouse is moved to the enclosed upper deck, giving more space below for flexible galley layouts. With true ocean crossing range, superb hull fuel efficiency, and speeds of up to 25 knots– this is the ultimate cruising yacht.

Please note: with hull 85-001 still being built, the images provided are high quality 3D renders of the Fleming 85. More accurate details and pictures to come soon.

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Fleming 85 – Enclosed Upper Deck

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Fleming 85 – below deck.

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After hundreds of years of combined experience in designing, building and cruising yachts on the open ocean, Fleming Yachts are bringing to you what will be the ultimate of cruising yachts. A brand new design from the keel up. The Fleming 85.

Our Mission

To design and build literally the finest possible ocean going pilothouse motor yacht, in every respect. With true ocean crossing range the Fleming 85 will take you anywhere you want to be in the world, in total comfort, grace and peace of mind.

Standard Specifications

85' 2' (25.9 m)

72' 3' (22 m)

20' 6' (6.3 m)

5' 5' (1.7 m)

20' (6.1 m)

Displacement Light:

146,280 lbs (66,350 kg)

Displacement Full:

183,050 lbs (83,030 kg)

3,170 US gal (11,999 l)

500 US gal (1,892 l)

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Design and Engineering

From the renowned naval architects of Norman R Wright and Sons the hull is designed to be the most efficient and most beautiful semi-displacement hull on the water. 

Building on their experience we have made extensive use of Computational Fluid Dynamics CFD software to fine tune the hull design to ensure it is absolutely the most efficient it can be and have the best possible behavioural characteristics in all sea states.

Composite engineers have designed the optimum strength/weight ratio of the structure, so we retain the traditional robust construction you would expect from Fleming – but it is achieved with less weight and is all verified by DNV.

The hull design and engineering will result in the best fuel economy and range of any semi displacement boat in the world. 

The absolute highest specification of equipment available - as standard – installed the Fleming way, with redundancy and access for maintenance in mind.

Two versions

Open air – for those who prefer the wind in their hair, the traditional style Fleming open flybridge.

Enclosed – The pilothouse is moved to the upper deck where it is fully enclosed and still fully outfitted like a Fleming pilothouse should be. Down below more space is opened up for flexible dining and entertaining.

Style 

Exterior - The lines and the look are unmistakably classic Fleming. Furthermore the exterior details have been refined and simplified to create a cleaner look with flush and hidden hardware throughout.

Interior – Various options from traditional to contemporary, but always elegant, warm, comfortable and practical. Double glazing as standard throughout keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer.

Deck Spaces

Foredeck – Hydraulic and electric Maxwell windlasses, Ultra anchors and s/s chain. Huge storage lockers for all shapes and sizes of gear. Fold away seating alcove.

Flybridge deck – Everything you need for cruising, entertaining and relaxing as well as space for a 17 foot tender that can be launched on either port or stbd sides via the 2000lb crane.

Aft deck – Raised and sheltered seating and dining for 10 with amenities you need and sheltered gul-wing door access to engine room and crew’s quarters below.

Cockpit – Easy access, ample storage for all the dive gear and fishing equipment you may need. Warping winches to help take the load off

Swim platform – expansive enough for all uses and hydraulic lowering option makes it easy for additional tender or PWC storage and launching. 

Easy boarding – Multiple side boarding gates make accessibility from fixed or floating docks easy and safe for all.

Interior Layout options

Accommodation A - 3 cabin layout

Accommodation B - 4 cabin layout

Crews quarters A – Twin cabins and crew galley

Crews quarters B – Single cabin and crew galley

Specifications

• LOA: 85' 2" (25.98 m)
• Beam Max: 21' 2" (6.48 m) 
• Draft: 5' 5" (1.69 m)   
• W/L to top of mast: 26' 6" (8.10 m) 
• Displacement min: 146,280 lbs (66,350 kg)   
• Displacement max: 183,050 lbs (83,030 kg)  
• Main Engines: Twin MAN V12-1550 HP @ 2,300 RPM
• Transmissions: Twin Disc MGX 6599A with Quickshift 
• Engine Controls: Twin Disc EC600 with EJS and EPS 
• Driveline: Aqua Drive CV60 & HDL 780HT 
• Generators: Two Onan eQD 29 Kw 240v 60Hz (27Kw 230v 50Hz)
• Stabilizers: Humphree 16 sq. ft (1.5 sq. m) fins zero-speed, 24 vdc
• Interceptors: Humphree (Active Ride Control System) 
• Bow Thruster: Twin Disc BP600 82HP Hydraulic 
• Stern Thruster: Twin Disc BP400 47HP Hydraulic 
• Fuel: 3,170 US gals (12,000 l) 
• Water: 500 US gals (1,900 l) 
• Black Water Tank: 224 US gals (850 l) in single FRP tank
• Grey Water Tank: 224 US gals (850 l) in single FRP tank

Asking € 5,000,000

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XPM85 Yacht for Sale

Presenting the XPM 85 explorer yacht, your passport to the world's most remote and challenging destinations. This true explorer yacht is designed for high-latitude expeditions and extreme adventures, crafted from rugged aluminum to ensure unparalleled endurance and safety, even in the harshest of sea conditions. With the XPM 85, you can access all areas of the globe, from the Arctic to the Antarctic, and beyond.

Built to MCA MGN 280 certification and MCA Category 0, this yacht isn't just about excellence; it's about guaranteeing utmost safety. With an XPM 85, you have the power to venture into the world's most remote and challenging destinations. She has an impressive range of over 6,000 nautical miles at a comfortable 8 knots. Certified with CE A Unrestricted Navigation Category, combined with her zero speed and underway stabilizers, make her a fantastic choice for owners interested in charter to even the northernmost locations.

Her custom, modern interior is bathed in natural light, thanks to expansive glass windows on the main deck. It's a fusion of comfort and style, creating a luxurious haven amidst the wild. From panoramic Arctic views to opulent furnishings, every detail caters to your sense of adventure and sophistication.

The hull and superstructure, constructed from welded aluminum with watertight bulkheads, are built to withstand the most demanding conditions. A robust 25mm aluminum keel Bar runs from bow to transom, while the hull thickness is 15mm below the waterline.

Powered by twin SCANIA D109 70M engines, the XPM 85 delivers a total of 500hp (or optional 600hp). It's equipped with cutting-edge ship systems, including electric fin stabilizers, a hydraulic steering system, air conditioning, fire detection and extinguishing systems, and advanced fuel and water filtration systems. She boasts a hybrid propulsion system for lower emissions, and with her 36m 2 of solar panels, she can generate 6.3kW per hour. Another key feature is the low maintenance and running cost of the vessel, being specifically designed with easily accessible and proven machinery.

The galley features modern fixtures, with a Franke sink, Grohe fixtures, Corian countertops, and high-end appliances. The main salon boasts a Samsung 50" Smart TV, Bowers & Wilkins speakers and Control4 amplifier.

The XPM 85 can comfortably accommodate up to eight guests across four cabins. The master stateroom provides a king-sized berth, exquisite wood finishes and plush furnishings. Her ensuite bathroom features a custom shower, Grohe fixtures and a towel heater. VIP guest cabins offer the same level of luxury, with spacious berths and beautifully appointed bathrooms. The port guest cabin and starboard guest/crew cabin continue the trend, ensuring everyone on board enjoys the utmost in comfort.

Above, the pilot house features an L-shaped sofa, chart table and helm station, all beautifully designed. The flybridge deck, foredeck and aft deck are designed for relaxation and outdoor enjoyment, with various amenities and premium finishes.

The XPM 85 is a member of the XPM series from Naval Yachts, which includes the XPM 78, XPM 85 and the XPM 115.

The XPM 85 is not just a yacht; it's an invitation to explore the world's most remote and untamed places in ultimate comfort and safety. Step onboard and access all areas with the XPM 85.

• Aluminum hull completed and ready for outfitting
• Capable of 6,000 nautical miles at 8 knots
• Built to MCA MGN 280 Certification
• Certified with CE A Unrestricted Navigation Category
• Zero Speed and underway stabilizers
• Hybrid propulsion system for lower emissions
• 36 sqm of solar panels which generates 6.3 kW/hour
• Low maintenance and running costs assured
• Equipped with controllable pitch propeller

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Model: XPM 85

Construction: Aluminium

Year: New Construction

Guests: 8 in 4 Cabins

Crew: 2 in 1 Cabins (optional)

Top Speed: 14 knots

Cruise Speed: 10 knots

Net Tonnage: 52 T

Range: 6000 nm @ 8 knots

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• Fisher Panda 15000İ PMS IC2 GFK 4DS 230V/50HZ Generator
• Additional Generator (optional)
• Victron 20Kw-Gel Batteries
• MG 40Kwh Lithium Battery bank (optional)
• Humphree Electric fin stabilisers
• Wills Ridley hydraulic steering system
• Webasto Airconditioning
• Victron 7000W Shore Frequency Converter
• Siemens Fire Detection System
• FirePro Fire extinguishing system
• Fleetguard Fuel Filter System
• Cem Pump Fuel Transfer Pump
• Reverso Clean Oil Pump
• Reverso Dirty Oil Pump (optional)

Water Systems

• Tecma Electric WC System
• SELMAR Blue Sea 2000/plus capacity: 2,000 lt/day Sewage Treatment Unit (Optional)
• IDROMAR Water maker 250lt/hr
• 2x IDROMAR Sand filters
• IDROMAR Silver Ion Steriliser
• IDROMAR Water Softener (Optional)
• Gianneschi water circulation pump
• Isotherm water heater 75l double coil

Electrical Systems

• LED lighting throughout
• Shneider Electrical Infrastructure
• TMS Smart Yacht System (Optional)
• Vimar Switches and Sockets

Bridge / Navigation

• Furuno Solid State Xband Radar
• 2x Furuno Hattleband HD24T22 Displays
• FA 170 AIS Module
• Navtext Antenna NX-7H
• Furuno Receiver Unit NX – 7001
• Navtex Antenna Unit NX-7H on the mast
• Felcom Antenna Unit IC-119 on the mast
• Furuno B54 and DST-810 Transducer on the hull
• Furuno SCX21 Sat. Compass
• Furuno MAX BR-1 LTEA Modem
• Weather Station (Optional)
• Irridium TT-4338A Module (Optional)
• Starlink (Optional)
• Lower cabinets with flush door/drawer fronts.
• Franke or equivalent sink.
• Grobe Fixtures
• Corian Countertop with matching back splash
• Cabin sides: Finish is to be selected from designer options.
• Overhead: To be lacquer panels, silk matte or matte finish with recessed lighting.
• Decorative wood soffit will run the perimeter of the room with concealed lighting.
• Flooring: Artificial parquet or similar.
• Window treatment: Motorised blinds and curtains.
• Miele, WTR860WPM, 8/5 kg Washer Dryer
• Miele H 7264 B, Electrical oven
• Miele KM 6520 FR, Electrical cooktop
• Miele DA 2360, Hood
• Miele G7610, Dishwasher
• Siemens IQ500 KI87, Built-in refrigerator
• Siemens IQ500 KI87, Built-in refrigerator (Second option)
• Miele M 7240 TC, Microwave (option)
• Bora Basic Hyper, Exhaust air 76 cm Induction cooktop (option)
• Kenyon B70081, 21” Built-in Electric Grill (option)
• Isotherm 5S21A11A00000, Ice maker (option)
• Isotherm DR49, Refrigerator with freezer (option)
• Cabinet with audio equipment storage.
• Samsung 50” Full HD Smart TV with plazma lift
• Dune, HD Solo 4K Media Player
• 4x Bowers & Wilkins Speakers, White, 8”
• Control4, TS-SAMP1-100-BL Network Amfi
• Denon, AVRX2700H Amplifier
• Cabin sides: Combination of upholstered fabric panels and wood veneer
• L shape sofa
• Foldable table with motorised stainless-steel leg.
• Chart Table: Finish is to be selected from designer options.
• Overhead: Combination of upholstered fabric panels and lacquer panels, silk matte finish with recessed lighting.
• Window treatment: Port & starboard custom valances and window motorized electric blinds and curtains.

Master Stateroom

• Super king sized (1800x2000 mm) berth.
• Decorative wood frame with fabric upholstered panels at fronts.
• Flush drawer fronts in the side of the base.
• 2x flush mounted nightstands.
• Vanity desk will include a wood top with lift up lid.
• Sofa and to include storage under the sofa.
• 2x nightstands on sides of the sofa
• Closet will include double doors with mirror fronts.
• Cabin sides: Combination of upholstered fabric and wood veneer or wallpaper.
• Doors: All doors are to be wood veneer finished with hardwood door jambs, door handle and anti-
• Overhead: To be padded fabric panels with recessed lighting.
• Soffit: Decorative wood soffit will run the perimeter of the room with concealed lighting.
• Flooring: To be carpet throughout.
• Samsung 43” Full HD Smart TV. (option)
• 2x Bowers & Wilkins Speakers, White, 8”

Master Bathroom

• Shower: Custom exterior paint lacquered or ceramic covered shower
• Mixer and fixtures are to be Grohe (or equivalent).
• Toilet: Tec Tecma .
• Sink: Over mount Vitra (or equivalent) sink is to be porcelain.
• Fixtures are to be Grohe (or equivalent).
• Sink Vanity: with Corian countertop. cabinet is to include drawers and undercounter storage.
• Vanity is to include a framed mirror with recessed light above.
• Towel heater: electrical towel heater is to be Hammam, Laris (or equivalent).
• Cabin sides: Exterior paint lacquered at shower walls, wallcovering throughout.
• Overhead: To be lacquer panels, semi-gloss or matte finish with recessed lighting.
• Flooring: Bolon or similar brand.
• Shower tray to have removable inset stone floors.
• Walls: Veneer or lacquered panels.

Vip Guest Cabin

• Super king sized (1600x2000 mm) berth.
• 2x Closets on port and starboard
• Flooring: To be carpet throughout and will include sound absorbent underlay

Vip Guest Bathroom

• Shower: Custom exterior paint lacquered or ceramic covered shower with one (1) hinged clear doors.
• Walls: Veneer or lacquered panels. Samsung 43” Full HD Smart TV. (option)

Port Guest Cabin

• Bed: 2x single size (800x2000 mm) berth.
• Flush drawer fronts in the side of the base
• Nightstand with decorative profiled edge.
• Cabin sides: Combination of upholstered fabric and wood veneer.
• Flooring: To be carpet throughout and will include sound absorbent underlay.

Starboard Guest/crew Cabin

• Bed: 2x single size (800x2000 mm) bunk bed berth.

Guest Bathroom

• Walls: Veneer or lacquered panels

Pilot House

• L-shape sofa with storage and drawer
• Table with manual up & down mechanism.
• Chart Table (finish is to be selected from designer options)
• Starboard side storage cabinet
• Overhead: upholstered fabric panels and lacquer panels, silk matte finish with recessed lighting.
• Flooring: To be LVT or Artificial parquet flooring.
• Soffits: Decorative wood soffit will run the perimeter of the room with concealed lighting
• Helm station Dashboard (The dashboard design will be agreed with the owner and the designer after the equipment has been determined)
• 2x helm chair (Llebrock brand Omega Series)

Flybridge Exterior Deck

• Wet bar with fridge and storage
• Decking: To be tread master or artificial teak.
• Doors: Two (2) sliding or pantograph doors to the pilothouse
• Isotherm Ice machine (options)
• Decking: To be tread master or artificial teak (Elasteak brand)
• Sun pad: To be recessed into the forward superstructure as per plans.
• Sun pad will include 4” cushions with canvas cover.
• Wet bar with stainless steel sink
• U shape fiberglass bench seat as per plans
• 2x up & down table with teak veneer (matte finish) with removable cushions with connecting leafs.
• Loose furniture: All loose furniture excluded.
• Port side storage cabinets
• Starboard side storage cabinets
• Overhead: Overhead is to be lacquered panels finished with exterior paint.

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FLEMING 85 is a 25.98 m Motor Yacht, built in Taiwan by Tung Hwa - Fleming and delivered in 2023. She is one of 7 Fleming 85 models.

Her top speed is 23.0 kn and her cruising speed is 12.0 kn and her power comes from two MAN diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 staterooms, with 3 crew members waiting on their every need. She has a 6.48 m beam.

FLEMING 85 is one of 5856 motor yachts in the 24-30m size range.

Specifications

• Name: FLEMING 85
• Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
• Yacht Subtype: Expedition Yacht , Semi-displacement , Trawler Yacht
• Model: Fleming 85
• Builder: Tung Hwa - Fleming

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Boat of the Week: This 85-Foot All-Aluminum Explorer Feels More Like an Industrial Loft—and That’s the Point

The arksen 85 is a total design reset: its open-plan layout turns owners and crew into buddies, and costs get defrayed via shared ownership., julia zaltzman, julia zaltzman's most recent stories.

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It’s rare to see a yacht that isn’t white. Or if the owner’s adventurous, navy. On the very rare occasion, maybe battleship gray. Arksen’s new 85-footer is breaking all the rules with a superstructure that retains its original shiny aluminum finish—actually, it’s first sanded, lacquered and then left exposed. That industrial look is becoming more common inside modern offices and even homes, but it’s the first for a yacht.

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That’s because the 85’s attempting to find a new type of owner, both through its look and design, as a yacht that appeals to a younger mindset, one that doesn’t mind a more open, group-focused interior, even to the point of becoming buddies with the crew thanks to shared common areas. Think one big happy family. Think Millennials.

Behind the rugged, raw exterior is a mini- explorer designed to travel long distances. Arksen founder Jasper Smith spent several years during his youth sailing from Australia to Alaska, stopping along the way to explore backwater cruising grounds and climb mountains. In other words, to experience and savor some of the world’s most beautiful water. He decided to do that in the design of the new 85.

The 85 is designed as a go-anywhere cruiser.  Courtesy Arksen

“The Arksen concept was to produce boats suitable for adventure, but with sustainable manufacturing and efficient operation,” Ewan Hind, Arksen’s COO, told Robb Report .

The running surface by Humphrees Naval Architects gives the 85 the ability to operate in areas that have small ice floes—though technically it’s not an ice-class hull—and navigate rough seas. The boat has a theoretical range of 7,000 nautical miles. Many builders boast about transatlantic capabilities, but few add features like high-capacity watermakers, and gyro and fin stabilizers for off-grid traveling. The 85-footer also has a sewage-treatment option that allows it to operate in environmentally sensitive areas—a feature usually only found on much larger yachts.

The new Arksen’s bulkheads are divided into watertight sections, so if one compartment floods, the boat will stay afloat. “You don’t need large displacement, or weight, for stability,” says Hind. “Other than when it’s totally empty, the 85 has 180 degrees of positive stability, so in the unlikely event that it rolled, it would self-right.” It’s that kind of design that gives the 85 authentic explorer credentials.

The open-plan salon was designed so that owners and crew could move freely across the yacht, fostering a sense of camaraderie.  Courtesy Arksen

The main deck aft can be accommodated to carry a crane with a tender, or left free for loose furniture, or even used as a dedicated lab space when research projects are under way. Arksen created the Sea Time Pledge, in which owners donate a portion of their vessels’ annual sea time to scientific or educational projects. The aim is to create the world’s largest privately owned research-capable fleet.

I had a chance to visit the build in progress this week, which is happening at Wights Shipyard on the Isle of Wight, located on England’s southern coast. The yard is considered one of the UK’s finest aluminum builders, with a focus on constructing fast vessels. That reputation attracted Smith, who decided to build all of his new boats there. Two others are in the build process.

The Design Unlimited interior is also flexible enough to reflect different owners’ personalities. Hull number one has a main suite that includes a separate office. That office can double as a small stateroom, or if the boat is being used for research, as a work center for the scientist. The second hull does away with the smaller stateroom and will be configured as a large, full-beam master. The team also used sailboat design to create crossover areas, like the open-plan salon, galley. and dining area to maximize the available living space.

The company expects the boats to be used for scientific research in off-grid cruising grounds.  Courtesy Arksen

“Everybody is going to be using the boat together, including crew, so it’s designed to function in the way people tend to live at home,” says Hind. Again, the focus on catering to a Millennial owner, who would tend to be less concerned about keeping a dividing line between owners and guests on one side, and crew on the other. But for those who like that line, there’s the option of a crew galley and quarters compartmentalized away from the guests.

Beyond the boat itself, part of Smith’s vision was to create a fractional ownership option for Arksen, so that a group could share costs and have access to the boat at different times. After realizing that most boats spend long periods sitting idle in marinas, Smith set up a shared-ownership scheme with friends on previous boats, to increase usage.

Hinds says that Arksen’s Adventure Syndicate is designed to minimize the challenges of boat ownership, including operational costs. “Shared ownership gives them access to a larger, more capable boat than they might otherwise be able to afford,” he says. “It can go farther, with crew, and be in use all the time.”

Hull number at Wights Shipyard in the U.K. is scheduled to launch later this year.  Courtesy Arksen

Beyond fleets of small charter sailboats, the fractional concept really hasn’t taken off in the motoryacht world. But Arksen is taking it seriously as a business model. The company assists with setting up the fractional shares and scheduling the boat, while also aiding owners who want to sell or swap their syndicate membership. “The goal is to make it as accessible as possible to a large number of people,” says Hinds.

Hull number one has been purchased by a syndicate of boat owners who want to move up in size, while hull two has been purchased by a family. The first boat is scheduled to launch later this year.

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Her dwellings are filled with an abundance of light, space, and luxurious touches. The finishes and fittings are on par with those found in the most prestigious mansions found anywhere in the globe. Large windows allow natural light to flood the inside, producing breathtaking vistas in every direction. At parties, the 85 offers plenty of space for guests to move around, and below decks, there is peace and quiet for when you need a breather from all the action.

Even though the 85 ushers in a new era of design, it retains Ocean Alexander’s well-known legacy of engineering for safety, performance, and comfort.

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On the GB85, space is not at a premium. It’s a luxurious standard feature!

The extended length and 22ft beam of this yacht enable us to offer the widest range of internal configurations and amenities for all on board – guests and crew. For long distance cruising, the GB85 offers a rare combination of sociability and privacy.

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While the cutting-edge construction techniques of the GB85 are mostly invisible to the naked eye, the opulence and amenities of her interiors are a dazzling reminder of the style that has long been the hallmark of the Grand Banks brand – hand-crafted, golden teak throughout, sumptuous fabrics, ingenious ergonomics and design. You’ll find our fanatical attention to detail in every nook and cranny.

This new flagship of our range is available with an open fly bridge or a fully enclosed and climate-controlled sky lounge.

The 22-foot beam creates expansive entertaining and dining spaces – and places equal emphasis on indoor and outdoor living with uninterrupted sightlines that offer panoramic views.

In terms of accommodation, the full width of the boat can be used to create a magnificent master stateroom with double head and the interior volume allows for a variety of layouts for your guests’ sleeping arrangements.

And life looks good for the crew! Their quarters are appointed to the same exacting standards as the rest of the boat. With its own discreet entrance, this is a highly flexible space for sleeping, living or working.

Whatever your lifestyle requirements, there’s a configuration that will ensure that no matter how far you go, a GB85 will be the most luxurious home away from home.

While this yacht may well indeed be our history in the making, it’s also the future within your grasp.

Contact us here to find out more about this spectacular addition to the Grand Banks range.

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Alia Delivers 85-Foot Motoryacht

• By Yachting Staff
• August 21, 2023

Alia Yachts in Turkey has delivered an 85-foot Bill Dixon design to the owners. The custom project is built in aluminum and composite, and has interiors by Alia in collaboration with CT Mimarlik.

The owner wanted an open-plan boat for contemporary living inside and out. Features on the main deck include a terraced deck with fold-down bulwarks and foldaway sliding glass doors at the covered lounge area.

Accommodations are for three guest staterooms on the lower deck, including the master stateroom forward. The owner could have ordered four staterooms on board but wanted spaces that were larger.

“This is a super-cool boat,” Gökhan Çelik, president of Alia Yachts, stated in a press release. “From the crisp exterior lines to the modern interior styling, she’s very modern with an unwavering attention to detail as found on our superyachts.”

Power comes from twin 1,350 hp Volvo Penta engines for a reported top speed of 22.5 knots and a range of 800 nautical miles.

What else is in build at Alia? The yard has eight projects under construction up to 196 feet length overall.

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How did the superyacht Bayesian sink? Experts say weather was just one factor

Divers searching for 6 missing people locate 5 bodies inside wrecked yacht's hull.

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A complicated search effort is underway deep beneath the surface of the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Italy, where a superyacht sank early Monday during a fierce storm. 

Dive crews are attempting to enter the wreck of the Bayesian, a 56-metre long British-flagged luxury vessel, which is sitting in some 50 metres of water near the Sicilian fishing village of Porticello.

Fifteen of the 22 passengers and crew members on board were rescued. Divers searching for six people considered missing, including British businessman Mike Lynch, located five bodies inside the yacht's hull on Wednesday, and retrieved four of them from the water.

Searchers previously recovered the body of Recaldo Thomas, the ship's Canadian-Antiguan cook, in the water not far from where the Bayesian sank.  

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Questions have emerged about why a boat designed to handle severe weather sank so rapidly and whether or not some of its features could've been a factor in its demise. Maritime experts say investigations may, in time, reveal what led to the disaster.

"There needs to be an investigation as to why this happened, what went wrong and, you know, how to prevent it in the future cases," said Simon Boxall, an oceanographer and senior lecturer at the University of Southampton in England.

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How did the bayesian sink so quickly.

Grainy footage from closed-circuit cameras on the shore broadcast on the website of the Giornale di Sicilia newspaper showed the Bayesian's majestic mast just before it disappeared. 

Karsten Borner, captain of the Sir Robert Baden Powell, which rescued the survivors who managed to get into a lifeboat, told The Associated Press he was close enough to be able to see the Bayesian as the storm came in.

"A moment later, she was gone," he said.

The survivors told the rescuers they went flat on the water "and were sunk in two minutes."

Boxall said vessels rely on being able to steer and navigate stormy seas, but the Bayesian was anchored and stationary, which likely made it more vulnerable to the storm and, potentially, a waterspout , or mini tornado that creates a whirlwind over the surface of the sea. 

He said it was also dark, meaning "you wouldn't see this sort of very unique event coming towards you."

CCTV footage shows yacht Bayesian as deadly storm strikes

"It's a freak of nature," Boxall said. "I think the fact that so many have survived, so far, is probably a miracle."

Tom Sharpe, a retired Royal Navy commander and defence commentator, told CBC News the weather was likely not the only issue.

He says it's rare that a weather event like this takes down a boat. 

"There's nearly always a sequence [of events]," he said in an interview from Guildford, England, explaining that everything from safety protocols to the culture on board the vessel needs to be taken into account. 

Was the boat's design part of the problem?

The Bayesian was built in 2008 by Italian luxury yacht maker Perini Navi.

Andrea Ratti, a nautical design professor at Milan Polytechnic, told Reuters that a boat the size of the Bayesian could only sink so rapidly by taking on a huge amount of water. 

He suggested that one or more portholes, windows or other openings may have been broken or smashed open by the waterspout, letting in water. There has also been media speculation that a major hatch might have been inadvertently left open.

Reports have also highlighted that the Bayesian featured a 72-metre mast — one of the tallest in the world. 

Ratti said an unusually tall mast is not by itself an element of vulnerability in a storm. 

A second expert, structural engineer Filippo Mattioni, was also skeptical about the suggestion the boat may have sunk due to a broken mast, which likely would have caused major damage smashing against the hull.

Fire department diver Marco Tilotta told the newspaper Il Messaggero that the wreck was "apparently intact," with "no gashes, no signs of impact." However, only half of the hull is visible to divers.

The Bayesian also had a retractable keel — the fin-like structure under the hull that helps stabilize boats and acts as a counterweight to the mast. 

Both Ratti and Mattioni wondered if the yacht had been anchored with the keel up, reducing the vessel's depth under water and making it less stable. Ratti said strong winds might have caused the boat to start oscillating wildly, "like a pendulum," putting exceptional strain on the mast.

Sharpe pointed out that a mast the size of the Bayesian's is designed for a massive sail, and without that sail raised and catching the wind, the gusts likely would've had a negligible impact on the aluminum pole.

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He instead suggested the anchor may have played a pivotal role.

"My kind of working assumption is that she was probably a bit further in at anchor, and it's very likely, in these sort of conditions, that her anchor dragged," he said. 

In such a situation, he said, a crew is better off steering toward the anchor to stabilize the vessel or raising the anchor and heading out to sea to ride out the storm.

"They might have got caught in that middle ground where they're not on a particularly good anchorage, but the anchor is now controlling the bow of the ship."

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What caused the extreme weather.

Although Sharpe says the weather is unlikely the sole cause of the sinking, he notes the Mediterranean isn't the calm sea often pictured in travel brochures. 

"It can get pretty nasty," he said.

The type of storm that struck Monday is fuelled by warm water and the Mediterranean is warmer than ever, said Boxall, noting there's been about a three and a half degree increase in the 20-year average temperature.

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Climatologists say global warming is making such violent and unexpected tempests more frequent. 

Luca Mercalli, president of Italy's meteorological society, said the sea surface temperature around Sicily in the days leading up to the shipwreck was about 30 C. 

"This creates an enormous source of energy that contributes to these storms," he told Reuters.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Nick Logan is a senior writer with CBC based in Vancouver. He is a multi-platform reporter and producer, with a particular focus on international news. You can reach out to him at [email protected].

With files from The Associated Press and Reuters

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