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Delivered in 2013 by the renowned yacht builder Feadship, SEA OWL is a testament to the exemplary capabilities of her visionary owner, builder and the exceptional design work of Winch Designs, which is responsible for the yacht’s interior and exterior styling.

Inspired by literature, both fictional and not, SEA OWL offers a myriad of unique details that set her apart from all other yachts. Fairytale-inspired elements accentuate her walls while replicas of maps adorn ceilings; her bookshelves are lined with prose that comes to life as you move through the yacht.

The incredible Tree of Life wraps around the central staircase from top to bottom and is a custom, hand-carved Brazilian Mahogany masterpiece with never-ending details to delight the eyes. This creative interior décor even extends to the custom painted elevator accessing every deck of the yacht. Every room is a distinct treat, which in total represents one of the most highly customized and most expensive Feadships ever built in the size range.

This Feadship’s comfortable full-beam main salon is decorated in light neutral colors and features sumptuous furnishings. Flanked by windows and featuring fully opening sliding glass doors aft, natural light floods the space and offers guests impressive views. SEA OWL’s dining area features a large round dining table that sits under a stunning Dale Chihuly Venetian glass chandelier with a beautiful muraled backdrop. This area is so inviting and elegant, complete with a warm and welcoming fireplace.

SEA OWL has incredible spaces throughout the yacht to delight all the senses; from the baby grand Steinway, to the kaleidescape system, the aft folding swim platform providing incredible water access, to the enhanced safety, security and protective features, SEA OWL is an incredibly welcoming, wonderful, safe, and unique yacht. She is a wonder to behold and will be a cherished prize for her new owner.

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62m / 203ft

$90,000,000 USD

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The custom 62m Feadship superyacht Sea Owl is a unique vessel created for experienced, family-oriented owners. Her exterior began on the drawing boards of Winch Design, painting a picture of a sophisticated existence which simultaneously offers a hidden world of adventure within.

Purpose-built to entertain a younger generation, Sea Owl offers a magical array of toys and games with thematic decorative schemes throughout. Hand carved wooden walls, crafted with incredible detail, offer games and discovery.

There are two dedicated children’s cabins on board Sea Owl, as well as the Owner’s stateroom and three guest suites. Besides its breathtakingly beautiful interior, the owners' vision for Sea Owl called for highly modern and complex technical specifications, including an extraordinarily sophisticated security system.

The combination of a jade-mist-green hull and an oyster-white superstructure is a theme that has been seen on the owners’ previous yachts, although never quite to this degree of intricacy. 

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Built by the respected Dutch builder Feadship, the 62-metre mega yacht Sea Owl (hull no. 807) is a voluminous displacement vessel, launched in 2013. With naval architecture by De Voogt, motor yacht Sea Owl is entirely designed by award-winning Andrew Winch.

SEA OWL Specifications

Accommodation aboard Feadship superyacht Sea Owl is provided in a large owner's stateroom and 3 lovely guest cabins for up to 6 guests. Moreover, there are two kids cabins for up to 4 children.

Featuring a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, the 62m luxury yacht Sea Owl (hull no. 807) is powered by twin MTU 16V 4000 M53R diesels. Her beam is of 12,20m (40'03''), while her maximum draft is of 3,70m (12'14''). Sea Owl is Lloyd’s registered.

Yacht Accommodation

Feadship luxury yacht Sea Owl provides elegant and comfortable accommodation in a generous owner's stateroom, as well as three guest cabins for up to 6 guests. In addition, there are two kids cabins for up to 4 children.

Amenities and Extras

We do have available further amenity, owner and price information for the 62m (203') yacht SEA OWL, so please enquire for more information.

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The luxury yacht SEA OWL displayed on this page is merely informational and she is not necessarily available for yacht charter or for sale, nor is she represented or marketed in anyway by CharterWorld. This web page and the superyacht information contained herein is not contractual. All yacht specifications and informations are displayed in good faith but CharterWorld does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the current accuracy, completeness, validity, or usefulness of any superyacht information and/or images displayed. All boat information is subject to change without prior notice and may not be current.

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“The way we design, is we design fully custom, fully unique yachts, we start with a blank piece of paper and we start asking the client how they use the boat, what they want to do on board, what kind of experience they have but we also want input on what kind of styling they like... It’s about getting to learn about the owner and how they want to use the boat.” - Ronno Schouten, Design Manager of De Voogt Naval Architects

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Crafted by Feadship in 2013, SEA OWL serves as a testament to the remarkable vision of its owners, the meticulous craftsmanship of its builder, and the acclaimed design expertise of its creator. It stands as an enviable charter yacht, offering a five-star experience to discerning charterers who seek top-notch service, amenities, and comfort. Winch Designs, responsible for both the interior and exterior, has instilled SEA OWL with a distinctive aesthetic that epitomizes luxury and sophistication.

This charter yacht distinguishes itself by drawing inspiration from literature, incorporating unique details into its design. As guests explore the vessel, the prose from the thoughtfully curated bookshelves seems to come to life. Each wall boasts handcrafted details, contributing to the yacht’s charm and character, while meticulously crafted map replicas adorn the ceilings, creating a truly unique interior.

The central staircase of this charter yacht is surrounded by the remarkable Tree of Life, an awe-inspiring masterpiece crafted entirely from Brazilian Mahogany. This hand-carved tree is a true work of art, with intricate details that are seemingly endless and captivating to the eye. SEA OWL’s imaginative interior decor extends to a custom-painted trompe l’oeil elevator that grants access to every deck, showcasing another impressive detail bound to make a lasting impression.

Every cabin and lounge area has been meticulously crafted to optimize the visual and human experience. Noteworthy highlights in the yacht’s interior narrative include the breathtaking underwater lounge and the master suite, featuring a wall of glass and an expansive oval skylight.

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SEA OWL, crafted by Feadship in 2013, stands as a testament to the exceptional vision of her owners, the fastidiousness of her builder and the renowned skill of her designer. She is an enviable charter yacht for the uncompromising charterer who expects five-star service, amenities and comfort. Winch Designs, responsible for both the interior and exterior design of the yacht, imbued SEA OWL with a distinctive aesthetic that captures the essence of luxury and sophistication.

Charter yacht SEA OWL is a yacht that stands out from the rest, taking inspiration from literature to infuse unique details into her design. As guests navigate the vessel, the prose from the carefully curated bookshelves seems to come alive. Each wall features handcrafted details that add to the yacht's charm and character, while intricate map replicas grace the ceilings, creating a one-of-a-kind interior.

The central staircase of this charter yacht is encircled by the remarkable Tree of Life, a breathtaking masterpiece crafted entirely from Brazilian Mahogany. The hand-carved tree is a true work of art, with intricate details that seem never-ending and captivate the eyes. SEA OWL’s creative interior decor doesn't stop there, as the custom-painted tromp l'oeil elevator provides access to every deck, showcasing another impressive detail that's sure to leave an impression.

The main salon of charter yacht SEA OWL is a beautiful and spacious area that exudes elegance and warmth. The color palette is light and neutral, featuring a cozy fireplace that adds to the welcoming ambiance. The room is filled with natural light, thanks to fully opening glass doors aft and large windows on either side. The result is an inviting space that allows guests to relax and take in the yacht’s stunning cruising grounds.

The dining area on SEA OWL is impressive, with a large custom pietre dure table and a stunning Dale Chihuly Venetian glass chandelier. The backdrop features a hand-painted mural that adds to the room's beauty. The yacht boasts seven staterooms that can accommodate up to 12 guests, each with its own unique theme, including masquerade balls and pirate tales. The master stateroom is located on the main deck and takes advantage of the full beam. There is a dedicated office showcasing a custom replica of an 18th-century French desk. The six guest staterooms are on the lower deck, and three VIP suites all have their own distinct themes. Additionally, there is a cabin that can be used for nannies, staff, or extra guests.

SEA OWL’s bridge deck is designed to be a comfortable and welcoming family gathering spot complete with a full-beam skylounge that doubles as a movie theater. There's also a spacious gym, with an adjoining massage room, where guests can stay active and relaxed while onboard. For those who wish to learn while at sea, there's a classroom that comes equipped with a hidden Murphy bed, as well as fold-out balconies for both the classroom and gym.

SEA OWL is equipped with two custom Hodgdon tenders, which are discreetly hidden in the forward garage bays. Additionally, there's a smaller 17-foot (5.2m) RIB located on the foredeck. Guests can access yacht toys via the fold-down swim platform and lazarette area, which provides seamless water access and can also be set up as a beach club at the water’s edge. Charter yacht SEA OWL is equipped with a cutting-edge surveillance and security system, ensuring optimal safety and privacy across the globe. The yacht also boasts unique sensory delights, including a baby grand Steinway and a kaleidescape system.

SEA OWL has the capability to cruise anywhere in the world, from trans-Atlantic voyages to trans-Pacific adventures. Built to exceed the rigorous Lloyds classification requirements, she is reinforced to handle light ice operation. The charter yacht’s dynamic positioning system allows her to virtually anchor wherever and whenever needed. What's more, SEA OWL is designed to be not only seaworthy but also quiet and secure, ensuring the ultimate cruising experience for all aboard.

• Feadship quality and Andrew Winch Designs pedigree
• Accommodation for up to 12 guests in seven guest staterooms
• State of the art security and safety
• Guest gym, guest massage room, children’s classroom and balconies are just a few features
• Outstanding Captain and crew - offering the very best in service, entertainment and experience
• Elevator to all decks
• Extensive watersports selection inc. two custom Hodgdon tenders

Charter Details

• Kaleidescape
• On Deck Master
• Stabilizers
• Wine Cellar

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• 8.6-meter Hodgdon limousine tender
• 8.4-meter Hodgdon center console sport tender
• 5.2-meter RIB
• 6 x Kayaks (Mirage Revolution)
• 2 x Paddle Boards 11.5ft (Bic Sports)
• 5m Inflatable Slide from the bow (Cruiser Inflatables)
• 5m X10m Inflatable Pool (Cruiser Inflatables)
• Jumbo Dog towable
• Super Cube towable
• Training Skis
• Kids and adult skis
• Kid and adult wake boards
• 6 sets of scuba gear
• Masks, snorkels and fins

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SEA OWL YACHT FOR SALE

Feadship’s SEA OWL is a magnificent display of marine craftsmanship and luxury, embodying a seamless blend of elegance, functionality, and advanced design. A dazzling jewel in the crown of Feadship’s fleet, this superyacht radiates sophistication and grandeur.

US$90,000,000

• Length 61.87m / 203ft
• Builder Feadship
• Guest cabins 7
• Max speed 16 knots
• Draft 3.71m
• Beam 12.19m
• Hull material Steel
• Range 5700nm
• Cruising speed 15 knots

Stand out features

• Luxurious interior design by the revered Winch Design
• Exterior dining
• Large exterior deck space

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The exterior of SEA OWL is a testament to Feadship's iconic design language. Its streamlined silhouette, coupled with a sleek hull, creates an aura of elegance and power. The expansive deck spaces offer an ideal setting for relaxation and entertainment, with amenities such as a lavish outdoor dining area, a Jacuzzi, and an array of sunbathing spots. The yacht's striking dark green hull is a standout feature, lending it a unique and captivating aesthetic that distinguishes it in any harbor.

Inside, SEA OWL boasts a spectacular interior that perfectly balances luxury and comfort. The yacht's decor reflects a refined taste, showcasing bespoke furnishings, plush fabrics, and exquisite woodwork. The expansive windows flood the living spaces with natural light, offering breathtaking views of the ocean, while also enhancing the sense of spaciousness.

The superyacht offers several staterooms, each designed with meticulous attention to detail, providing a comfortable and luxurious retreat for guests. The master suite is particularly noteworthy, offering unrivaled opulence and privacy, complete with a private study, walk-in wardrobes, and an en-suite bathroom.

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Feadship's SEA OWL is a remarkable embodiment of luxury and design excellence, offering a truly exclusive yachting experience. Its impressive exterior and sumptuous interior underscore Feadship's commitment to creating yachts that are as beautiful as they are functional.

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SEA OWL 203' Feadship Custom 2013

$ 90,000,000

Specifications

• Price USD: $ 90,000,000

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• LOA: 203 ft 0 in
• Display Length: 203 ft
• Beam: 40' 0"

Motor Yachts

• Water Capacity: 10140 gals
• Fuel Capacity: 39025 gals
• Engine Details: MTU 16V4000
• Engine 1: 2013 3748.00 HRS 2038.00 HP
• Engine 2: 2013 6724.00 HRS 2038.00 HP
• Engine 3: 11941.00 HRS 0.00 HP
• Engine 4: 12046.00 HRS 0.00 HP
• Engine 5: 12038.00 HRS 0.00 HP
• Engine Fuel: Diesel
• Days on Market: INQUIRE

Delivered in 2013 by renowned yacht builder Feadship, Sea Owl is a testament to the exemplary capabilities of her visionary owners, her meticulous builder and her famed designer.  Winch Designs is responsible for the exceptional design of both the interior and exterior of the yacht.

Inspired by literature, Sea Owl offers a myriad of unique details that set her apart from all other yachts.  Her bookshelves are lined with prose that comes to life as you move through the yacht; handcrafted details accentuate her walls, while replicas of maps adorn ceilings.

The incredible Tree of Life, which wraps around the central staircase from top to bottom, is a custom, hand carved Brazilian Mahogany masterpiece with never-ending details to delight the eyes.  This creative interior decor even extends to the custom painted tromp l’oeil elevator accessing every deck of the yacht.  Each room is a distinct treat, which combines to represent one of the most highly customized and expensive Feadships ever built in the size range.

This Feadship’s spacious, full-beam main salon is both inviting and elegant, decorated in light, neutral colors and complete with a warm and welcoming fireplace.  With fully opening glass doors aft, and enormous windows on both sides, natural light floods the space allowing guests to sit back, relax and take in the passing landscapes.  

Sea Owl’s impressive dining area features a large custom pietre dure table under a stunning Dale Chihuly Venetian glass chandelier with a beautiful, hand-painted mural backdrop.

Seven state rooms welcome up to 14 guests and feature a variety of themes from masquerade balls to pirate tales.  The superyacht’s master stateroom, on the main deck is a massive space that takes advantage of the full 40-foot beam (12m), including a large office with an custom replica of an 18th century French desk.  Sea Owl’s other six guest staterooms are on the lower deck, two of which are ideally suited for children or grandchildren and can be joined together as one large bunk room.  Three VIP suites all feature unique themes to encourage guests to enjoy the fantasy.  There is also an additional cabin ideally suited for nannies, extra staff, family or friends.

The superyacht’s bridge deck is a warm, welcoming family hub, with a full-beam sky-lounge/movie theater, a large gym with adjoining massage room, and a classroom for learning at sea.  Both the classroom and the gym have fold-out balconies.  The classroom is also equipped with a hidden Murphy bed.

From tranquil, alfresco dining, to sunbathing and swimming, or barbecuing with the game on one of the pop-up televisions, the Sea Owl’s incredible deck spaces were perfectly planned for enjoying life on the water.

Two custom Hodgdon tenders, 28-foot (8.6m) and 27-foot (8.4m), are discreetly hidden in the forward garage bays and launched through two gull-wing doors. On the foredeck, is a smaller 17-foot (5.2m) RIB.  Yacht toys can be accessed via the fold-down swim platform and lazarette area that provides excellent water access and can also be setup as a waterside beach club. 

This Feadship has been built and maintained to the highest possible standards in every corner, from guest areas to crew quarters to the engine room.  With trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific capability, Sea Owl is ready to cruise anywhere in the world. Ensuring this capability, the yacht has been built to the stringent Lloyds classification requirements and reinforced to handle light ice operation.  The yacht’s dynamic positioning system allows her to virtually anchor when necessary, and special attention was paid to making her quiet, seaworthy, and secure.  

Behind the scenes, Sea Owl is outfitted with an unparalleled, all-encompassing, state-of-the-art surveillance and security system that ensures safety and privacy in any part of the world.  

Sea Owl has incredible spaces throughout the yacht to delight all the senses; from the baby grand Steinway, to the kaleidescape system, to the aft-folding swim platform, to the enhanced safety, security and protective features.  This yacht is impressive yet incredibly welcoming, beautifully detailed yet extremely secure, unique yet timeless.  Sea Owl is a wonder to behold and will be a cherished prize for her new owner.  

+ HIGHLIGHTS

1.Feadship quality and Andrew Winch Designs pedigree 

2.Lloyds Classification and MCA compliant 

3.Elevator to all decks 

4.State of the art security and safety 

5.Meticulously maintained and updated by original owner and captain

6.Trans-Atlantic and Trans-Pacific range 

7.Excellent seakeeping ability with added ice-band reinforcement at waterline. 

8.40-foot beam provides exceptional volume (1,494 Gross Tons) 

9.Capable of carrying two 8.6-meter tenders in forward garage plus toys in aft garage. 

10.Guest gym, guest massage room, children’s classroom, and balconies are just a few features. 

11.Complete paint job completed in 2018 at Rybovich 

+ CHARACTERISTICS

• LOA: 203' (62.0m)
• Year Built: 2013 
• Beam: 40'(12.2m) 
• Draft: 12'2"(3.7m)
• Cruise Speed: 15kts
• Max Speed: 16kts
• Range @ 12kts: 5,000nm 
• Range @ 11kts: 6,000nm 
• Gross Tonnage:  1,494
• Max Displacement: 1,286
• Builder: Feadship, Royal Van Lent, Hull 807
• Naval Architect: De Voogt Naval Architects
• Exterior/interior Designer: Winch Design
• Construction: Steel hull (Grade A) reinforced for light ice conditions, Aluminium superstructure; teak laid decks
• Classification: Lloyds register 100A1, Yacht(P), G6, LMC, UMS, EP and MCA LY2 compliance
• Flag: Bahamas 
• Type: Full displacement, twin screw diesel motor yacht 
• Fuel – 147,730 liters (39,025 gallons)
• Additional fuel tankage for Emergency Gen (305 gallons), Header tank (290 gallons), and Overflow tank (2,135 gallons)
• Clean Lube Oil – 6,340 liters (1,675 gallons)
• Dirty Lube Oil – 6,530 liters (1,725 gallons)
• Hydraulic Oil – 380 liters (100 gallons)
• Oily Bilge tank – 3,630 liters (960 gallons)
• Black Water & Gray Water – 42,720 liters (11,285 gallons)
• Black holding tank – 13,030 liters (3,445 gallons)
• Fresh Water – 38,380 liters (10,140 gallons) 

Noise & Vibration Prevention

• Main engines and gens are elastically mounted on engine foundations and ship’s structure
• Generators are placed in a separate soundproof room within the engine room
• High-quality resilient mountings used for pumps, compressors, motors, etc
• Large silencers used on exhaust systems with flexible connections
• All piping provided with flexible connection/expansion joints
• Skew-back propellers with proper clearance from the hull
• 2” Glasswool/Rockwool insulation behind ceilings, under the main deck, and inside the hull.
• Use of sandwich damping plates & Glaswool/Rockwool to further insulate the engine room.
• Feadship’s high noise and vibration standards and extensive experience in coordination with noise and vibration experts.

+ ACCOMMODATION

+ deck & hull equipment.

• Hull Paint: Awlgrip – Jade Mist Green
• Superstructure Paint: Awlgrip – Oyster White
• Anchors: 2 x 765kg “POOL” High Holding Power fitted into stainless steel pockets.
• Chain: 7 shots (630 feet), Grade U2 Galvanized, built-in anchor wash system.
• Windlass: Muir
• Elevator in center of the vessel extends to all guest decks
• Hydraulic passerelle extends 
• The hydraulic boarding ladder is installed on the starboard side and manual Sea Stair is stored on the port side.
• Electric hydraulic MOB crane on the bow that doubles as the foremast (1500kg capacity)
• Electric hydraulic MOB crane on sun deck for stowing tender during ocean voyages (850kg capacity).
• Garage gantry cranes have 3000kg capacity for large tenders.
• Lazarette sliding davit for launching jet skis and toys (625kg capacity)

+ MACHINERY

• Main Engines: 2 x MTU 16V4000 (2040 BHP each)      
• Port Main: 6,724 hrs (March 2023)
• Stbd Main: 6,748 hrs (March 2023)
• Gearboxes: ZF, 4:1 reduction ratio
• Propellers: 2 x five-bladed polished cuneal finished to S-Class. Approx. 1900mm diameter
• Shafts: C45-N special steel, approximately 180mm diameter, encased in oil bath stern tubes
• Fuel/Water Separator: Alfa Laval
• Bilge Water Separator: 250 liters/hour
• Watermaker: 2 Reverse Osmosis – HEM type 40 (51,000 liters per day total combined)
• Water treatment: SST pre-filter, active carbon filter, silver ion sterilizer, flow counters. Water softener (HEM K60) installed inshore water connection. Three stainless steel pressure pumps are installed. Two electric boilers (500 liters/24kW) are used for hot water and installed in a continuously circulated loop.
• Stabilizers: Quantum Arc 3001 MK2 zero speed
• Bow Thruster: Jastram (200kW) electric motor, variable speed
• Stern Thruster: Veth retractable (150kW). Note: Yacht thruster is equipped with heading control when the yacht is at anchor in winds up to 25 knots.
• Black/Gray Treatment: HMSA system to treat ALL black and gray water - zero discharge standard and in compliance with Title XIV – Certain Alaska Cruise Ship Operations.
• Air Conditioning – Heinen and Hopman marine air-conditioning and heating plant (4 compressors) installed with central, ducted air throughout the vessel. Make-up air system will be integrated for properly cooling/heating/dehumidifying fresh air into the vessel.
• Compressed Air – x2 Kaiser compressors used for air whistle and service air   

+ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• Three (3) phase, 4-wire system – 230/400 V 50Hz
• Generators: 3 x MTU 8V 2000M50A (385kVA each) – 1500 RPM, built-in sound room generator room within the engine room.
• Hours as of March 2023
• Port: 11,941 hrs
• Center: 12,046 hrs
• Stbd.: 12,038 hrs
• Emergency Generator (85kVA) with dedicated fuel tank
• Shore Power: 300kVA, including Shore Power Converter Marpower spc-11 Hybrid installed in aft peak.
• Automatic synchronizing and load sharing between generators. Seamless transfer between generators and shore power
• Installed an active Harmonics filter - 400 V 120A 

+ SAFETY AND SECURITY EQUIPMENT

• Security and privacy were priorities in the design and build of the Feadship SEA OWL.
• The superyacht features an extensive security system that includes but is not limited to security cameras with a 360-degree view at the waterline and fingerprint-recognition keypads. SEA OWL also has limited access points to what is necessary.
• Hi-Fog mist fire extinguishing system installed in vessel along with a Hi-Fog foam system for bilges, an assortment of portable extinguishers, 4 freshwater firehose stations, and crew firefighting equipment (SCBA’s).
• Dekasis alarm/monitoring system installed for bilges, tanks, sewage, generators, main engines and main switchboard with approximately 500 alarm points monitored at all times.
• Tyco addressable fire and smoke alarm system with detectors in each stateroom, cabin, and general area. Smoke detectors installed in the engine room. Eltek fire and safety panel.
• EPIRB and SART units installed

+ COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

• Enterprise-grade WiFi coverage blanketed throughout vessel, recently upgraded to latest wireless standard
• Best-in-class VoIP phone system throughout vessel, recently upgrade
• 10 Gigabit Network Backbone for future-proofed performance
• Seatel V-SAT 6009 KU  installed for high speed internet and VOIP telephones
• Sailor Inmarsat FB500 installed for internet, SMS, and voice
• Thrane & Thrane Inmarsat-C-GMDSS (TT3026D) for emergency communications
• 3 x Sailor VHF 6210 radiotelephone (Bridge, crew, and Lazarette)
• 2 x Sailor VHF DSC (Bridge) 
• 2 x Sailor MFHF 6301
• Inventory of VHF and UHF crew radios

+ NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT

• Autopilot: Navis AP 4000
• Depth Finder: JRC - 380
• 2 x DGPS: SAAB R4 DGPS
• Chartplotter: Nobeltech TimeZero, and Transas Navisailor 4000 
• Autopilot & Gyro Compass: Alphatron – Alphasea pilot & Alpha minicourse compass
• Mag Compass: Kelvin Hughes Observer MK4
• Radar X Band: JRC Type JMA 5332-7BB
• Radar S Band: JRC Type JMA 5332- 12BB
• Navtex: JRC - NCR-333
• LRIT: T&T Sailor - TT - 6120 
• DP System: Konsberg YachtPos
• Bell: 300mm
• Whistle: Kahlenberg T-5
• Searchlights – ARC (230 Volt)
• Far Sounder FS 3DT

+ GALLEY EQUIPMENT

• Located on main deck portside is a large galley with a prep area, cooking area, and storage
• Conveniently located between the main deck service pantry and primary crew entrance.

Appliances:   

• Induction range with 6 heating zones, one griddle, one deep fat fryer
• Combi-steamer – MKN
• Salamander – MKN
• Microwave – Miele
• Freezer – Electrolux
• Refrigerator – Electrolux
• Disposal – ISE
• Dishwasher – Miele

Various Service Appliances

Pantry - Main Deck and Bridge Deck

• Under-counter refrigerator – Miele
• Ice-maker – Hoshizaki
• Espresso Machine – Cimbali Bistro
• Coffeemaker – Nespresso CS 220 Gemini

Buffets – Bridge Deck and Sundeck

• Under-counter Refrigerator – Miele
• Ice machine - Hoshizaki  
• 2 x Nespresso CS 220 Gemini                                                                                                                                                                                                    
• Formal dining in Main Salon has a round table with seating for 10-12 guests.  This area features a beautiful custom stone table and overhead custom Chihuly glass chandelier surrounded by backlit glass panels.
• Formal dining on Sun Deck aft is expandable to accommodate 14 guest.  This area can be opened for alfresco dining or closed for air conditioning and features beautiful view aft, a skylight with fan, and beautiful custom stone table.
• Informal dining on Bridge Deck aft has alfresco dining for 8-10 guests
• Service Inventory is stored and protected in custom storage cabinets.

+ GYM EQUIPMENT

• Equipped with a ROM360 Machine 
• Sitting cross trainer 

+ AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT

• Central rack system in air-conditioned space 
• Creston System with recently upgraded CP3 controllers in all areas.
• Updated NAD C368 Amplifiers
• T&A Amplifiers in all guest areas.
• All AV equipment controlled through  iPad  touchscreens with easy to use Creston interface .
• New full 4K Sony VPL  -  VW995SE projector .
• JVC projector on sun deck forward.

SAT TV System:

• 16 x USA Direct TV decoders when in USA 
• 16 x Latin American decorders for Caribbean
• 16 x Sky decoders when operation in Europe and UK
• Kaleidescape movie server
• Equipped with Plexus TV operated by Omni access. Enabling Direct TV streaming from anywhere in the world.

+ OFFICE EQUIPMENT

• 3 HP desktops for HOD and captain use (Windows 10) 
• Laptops for HOD’s 
• Epson printer/scanner 
• HP LaserJet printer/scanner 

+ CREW QUARTERS

• Captains quarters on bridge deck behind the wheelhouse and across the hall from the ship’s office.Queen sized bed with drawers underneath, wardrobe, safe, TV cabinet, gun locker, and desk.
• 8 double cabins in the bow each with ensuite bath, 2 hanging lockers, and drawer storage.
• 1 engineers cabin located aft of the engine room.

Crew Mess: 

• Large crew mess with seating for 18 around 2 tables with large U-shaped settee and loose chairs.Service appliances, entertainment electronics, alarm monitoring, camera monitors, and storage are provided.
• Large shell door (opens outward) for direct access to crew area and food storage when reprovisioning or removing garbage.  

Appliances:

• Trash Compactor – ISE
• Ice machine – Hoshizaki
• Coffeemaker – Nespresso CS 220 pro 

+ TANK DECK

• Three (3) over/under Miele Professional sets of washers and dryers (5kg capacity)
• Two (2) side by side Miele Professional industrial sets of washers and dryers (10kg capacity)
• Large rolling iron - Miele
• Extensive counter with s/s sink and plenty of storage space for folding, supplies, and hanging.

FOOD STORAGE

• Large walk-in refrigerator
• Large walk-in freezer
• Refrigerated garbage storage
• Two large pantries for dry storage, wine cellar, and bonded storage
• Dumb waiter service to crew area and galley area

+ GARAGE & TENDERS

The custom Hodgdon 8.6-meter and 8.4-meter tenders, named Hatchling and Fledgling, are discreetly hidden in the forward garage bays and launched through two gull-wing doors.  Once launched the tenders can access the other yacht toys via the fold-down swim platform and lazarette area that can be set up as a waterside beach club. There is an additional 5.2m MOB RIB tender stored on the foredeck (jet-drive)

• 8.6-meter Hodgdon limousine tender
• 8.4-meter Hodgdon center console sport tender 
• 5.2-meter RIB 
• Gullwing doors lift on port and starboard side, 3000kg gantry cranes easily launch tenders.

+ LAZARETTE / BEACH CLUB / SWIM PLATFORM

• Large transom door swings out and down to provide a massive swim platform with access to the lazarette and beach club area.
• Day head with shower
• Teak decking and space for relaxing near the water
• Storage for water toys (possible to arrange stowage for up to 4 jetskis)
• Removable stainless steel railings, mooring whips, and removable fenders for tender operation.
• Access to technical areas holding the hi-fog system, hydraulic passarel, dive compressor, etc.
• Diesel refueling capability for tenders     

+ EXCLUSIONS

• Note: small rotating swim stair originally built into swim platform has been removed.
• Exclusions list will be provided upon request.
• Security system details will be provided upon request.

+ Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

+ Disclaimer

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Lynch Yacht Sinking Off Sicily Proves as Baffling as It Is Tragic

As bodies were recovered, the authorities and experts wondered how a $40 million, stable and secure vessel could have sunk so quickly.

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By Emma Bubola and Michael J. de la Merced

Emma Bubola reported from Porticello, Italy, and Michael J. de la Merced from London.

Two months after being cleared in a bruising legal battle over fraud charges, the British tech mogul Mike Lynch celebrated his freedom with a cruise. He invited his family, friends and part of his legal team on board his luxury sailing yacht, a majestic 180-foot vessel named Bayesian after the mathematical theorem around which he had built his empire.

On Sunday night, after a tour of the Gulf of Naples, including Capri, and volcanic islands in the Eolian archipelago, the boat anchored half a mile off the Sicilian coast in Porticello, Italy. It chose a stretch of water favored by the Phoenicians thousands of years ago for its protection from the mistral wind and, in more recent times, by the yachts of tech billionaires. The boat was lit “like a Christmas tree,” local residents said, standing out against the full moon.

But about 4 a.m., calamity unfolded. A violent and fast storm hit the area with some of the strongest winds locals said they had ever felt. Fabio Cefalù, a fisherman, said he saw a flare pierce the darkness shortly after 4.

Minutes later, the yacht was underwater. Only dozens of cushions from the boat’s deck and a gigantic radar from its mast floated on the surface of the sea, fishermen said.

In all, 22 people were on board, 15 of whom were rescued. Six bodies — five passengers and the ship’s cook — had been recovered by Thursday afternoon, including that of Mr. Lynch, an Italian government official said, adding that the search was continuing for his daughter.

It was a tragic and mystifying turn of events for Mr. Lynch, 59, who had spent years seeking to clear his name and was finally inaugurating a new chapter in his life. Experts wondered how a $40 million yacht, so robust and stable could have been sunk by a storm near a port within minutes.

“It drives me insane,” said Giovanni Costantino, the chief executive of the Italian Sea Group, which in 2022 bought the company, Perini, that made the Bayesian. “Following all the proper procedures, that boat is unsinkable.”

The aura of misfortune only deepened when it emerged that Stephen Chamberlain, 52, a former vice president of finance for Mr. Lynch’s former company and a co-defendant in the fraud case, was killed two days earlier, when he was hit by a car while jogging near his house in England.

Since June, the two men had been in a jubilant mood. A jury in San Francisco had acquitted both on fraud charges that could have sent them to prison for two decades. There were hugs and tears, and they and their legal teams went for a celebratory dinner party at a restaurant in the city, said Gary S. Lincenberg, a lawyer for Mr. Chamberlain.

The sea excursion was meant as a thank-you by Mr. Lynch to those who had helped him in his legal travails. Among the guests was Christopher J. Morvillo, 59, a scion of a prominent New York family of lawyers who had represented Mr. Lynch for 12 years. He and his wife, Neda, 57, were among the missing.

So, too, was Jonathan Bloomer, 70, a veteran British insurance executive who chaired Morgan Stanley International and the insurer Hiscox.

The body of the ship’s cook, Recaldo Thomas, was recovered. All the other crew members survived. Among them was Leo Eppel, 19, of South Africa, who was on his first yacht voyage working as a deck steward, said a friend, who asked not to be identified.

Since the sinking, the recovery effort and investigation have turned the tiny port town of Porticello, a quiet enclave where older men sit bare-chested on balconies, into what feels like the set of a movie.

Helicopters have flown overhead. Ambulances have sped by with the sirens blaring. The Coast Guard has patrolled the waters off shore, within sight of a cordoned-off dock that had been turned into an emergency headquarters.

On Wednesday afternoon, a church bell tolled after the first body bag was loaded into an ambulance, a crowd watching in silence.

The survivors were sheltering in a sprawling resort near Porticello, with a view of the shipwreck spot, and had so far declined to comment.

Attilio Di Diodato, director of the Italian Air Force’s Center for Aerospace Meteorology and Climatology, said that the yacht had most likely been hit by a fierce “down burst” — when air generated within a thunderstorm descends rapidly — or by a waterspout , similar to a tornado over water.

He added that his agency had put out rough-sea warnings the previous evening, alerting sailors about storms and strong winds. Locals said the winds “felt like an earthquake.”

Mr. Costantino, the boat executive, said the yacht had been specifically designed for having a tall mast — the second-tallest aluminum mast in the world. He said the Bayesian was an extremely safe and secure boat that could list even to 75 degrees without capsizing.

But he said that if some of the hatches on the side and in the stern, or some of the deck doors, had been open, the boat could have taken on water and sunk. Standard procedure in such storms, he said, is to switch on the engine, lift the anchor and turn the boat into the wind, lowering the keel for extra stability, closing doors and gathering the guests in the main hall inside the deck.

12 guests occupied the yacht’s six cabins. There were also 10 crew members.

Open hatches, doors and cabin windows could have let in water during a storm, according to the manufacturer.

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By Veronica Penney

The New York Times attempted to reach the captain, James Cutfield, who had survived, for comment through social media, his brother and the management company of the yacht (which did not hire the crew), but did not make contact.

So far none of the surviving crew members have made a public statement about what happened that night.

Fabio Genco, the director of Palermo’s emergency services, who treated some of the survivors, said that the victims had recounted feeling as if the boat was being lifted, then suddenly dropped, with objects from the cabins falling on them.

The Italian Coast Guard said it had deployed a remotely operated vehicle that can prowl underwater for up to seven hours at a depth of more than 980 feet and record videos and images that they hoped would help them reconstruct the dynamics of the sinking. Such devices were used during the search and rescue operations of the Titan vessel that is believed to have imploded last summer near the wreckage of the Titanic.

After rescuers broke inside the yacht, they struggled to navigate the ropes and many pieces of furniture cluttering the vessel, said Luca Cari, a spokesman for Italy’s national firefighter corps.

Finally, as of Thursday morning, they had managed to retrieve all but one of the missing bodies, and hopes of finding the missing person alive were thin. “Can a human being be underwater for two days?” Mr. Cari asked.

What was certain was that Mr. Lynch’s death was yet another cruel twist of fate for a man who had spent years seeking to clear his name.

He earned a fortune in technology and was nicknamed Britain’s Bill Gates. But for more than a decade, he had been treated as anything but a respected tech leader.

He was accused by Hewlett-Packard, the American technological pioneer that had bought his software company, Autonomy, for $11 billion, of misleading it about his company’s worth. (Hewlett-Packard wrote down the value of the transaction by about $8.8 billion, and critics called it one of the worst deals of all time .) He had been increasingly shunned by the British establishment that he sought to break into after growing up working-class outside London.

He was extradited to San Francisco to face criminal charges, and confined to house arrest and 24-hour surveillance on his dime. In a townhouse in the Pacific Heights neighborhood — with security people he jokingly told associates were his “roommates” — he spent his mornings talking with researchers whom he funded personally on new applications for artificial intelligence. Afterward, he devoted hours to discussing legal strategy with his team.

Despite his persistent claims of innocence, even those close to Mr. Lynch had believed his odds of victory were slim. Autonomy’s chief financial officer, Sushovan Hussain, was convicted in 2018 of similar fraud charges and spent five years in prison.

During Mr. Lynch’s house arrest, his brother and mother died. His wife, Angela Bacares, frequently flew over from England, and she became a constant presence in the San Francisco courtroom during the trial.

After he was finally acquitted, Mr. Lynch had his eye on the future. “I am looking forward to returning to the U.K. and getting back to what I love most: my family and innovating in my field,” he said.

Elisabetta Povoledo contributed reporting from Pallanza, Italy.

Emma Bubola is a Times reporter based in Rome. More about Emma Bubola

Michael J. de la Merced has covered global business and finance news for The Times since 2006. More about Michael J. de la Merced

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Inside Sea Owl: The 62 Metre Feadship Superyacht For Sale

The 62 metre Feadship superyacht Sea Owl has been listed for sale. BOAT takes a look around...

With Toys and Tenders

Delivered in 2013 and designed by Winch Design , Sea Owl sports a striking green hull and white superstructure colour scheme that is matched by her tenders.

The Sun Deck

The sun deck is partially enclosed to create a light-filled dining saloon with an adjacent pantry that occupies a good part of the interior on this deck.

The Skylounge

Andrew Winch has designed seven Feadships to date, including the 99 metre Madame Gu .  He says Sea Owl was one of the most complex projects he has ever handled.

The Skylounge Aft Deck

Part of the complexity on board Sea Owl is in the number of details inside the interior. These include the silk and wool carpet hand-knotted in Nepal, the Dale Chihuly chandelier made of Venetian glass and a basin carved like a gem from a single block of crystal.

The Sun Deck Cinema

The al fresco cinema on board Sea Owl.  The superyacht's spa pool can be seen in the background.

The Main Dining Area

Sea Owl's dining area features a large round dining table that sits under a stunning Dale Chihuly Venetian glass chandelier with a muraled backdrop by DKT Artworks.

The VIP Guest Cabin

Sea Owl's high-volume interior accommodates 14 guests in seven cabins comprising a master suite, three VIP suites, two children’s twins and a nanny/staff cabin. All guest cabins have en suite bathroom facilities while the crew quarters sleep 18 staff.

The Children's Cabin

Sea Owl's lower deck hosts a pirate-theme children's stateroom, complete with a barrel shower and a treasure chest that doubles as a desk. The pirate themed murals were penned by DKT Artworks.

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Billionaire Yacht Was Piloted Recklessly Before Deadly Sinking, Its Builder Warns

"everything that has been done reveals a very long sum of errors.".

The builder of the sunken superyacht owned by British billionaire Mike Lynch, who died with six others after the vessel went down earlier this week , is blaming an "endless chain of errors" for the maritime disaster.

Flying under a British flag, the 184 foot Bayesian was built in 2008 by Italian builders Perini Navi and should've been "unsinkable" had proper procedures been followed, argues Giovanni Costantino, CEO of the Italian Sea Group, which owns the yacht manufacturer.

"Everything that has been done reveals a very long sum of errors," Costantino told Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera in an interview, as translated by People . "The people should not have been in the cabins, the boat should not have been at anchor. And then why didn't the crew know about the incoming disturbance?"

Red Sky at Morning

An investigation into the sinking is ongoing. It's believed that a small waterspout , or a waterborne tornado, struck the vessel as it was anchored off the coast of Porticello, Sicily, around 5 am local time on Monday, according to  CNN .

At some point after encountering the fierce winds, the ship's towering mast — the second tallest aluminum mast in the world — snapped, before the vessel appears to have capsized and sank with 22 people on board.

Costantino argues — pretty bluntly, we have to say — that the crew and passengers should've anticipated the stormy conditions.

"The passengers reported an absurd thing, namely that the storm came unexpected, suddenly," he said in the interview, per People . "It's not true. Everything was predictable. I have the weather charts in front of me here. Nothing came suddenly."

"Ask yourself, why was no fisherman from Porticello out that night?" he added. "A fisherman reads the weather conditions and a ship doesn't? The disturbance was fully readable in all the weather charts."

Batten Down

Their errors didn't end there, according to Costantino, who said in the interview that there would've been "zero risk" had the right maneuvers been made.

The captain and crew, he further explained to the New York Times , should've turned on the engine, lifted anchor, steered the boat into the wind, and lowered the keel for extra stability, while the passengers should've been gathered in the deck's main hall.

Another precaution would be shutting all the doors and hatches on the ship's side and stern. Costantino claimed that the Bayesian could list, or tilt to one side, to 75 degrees without capsizing, and shouldn't have sunk. But if some of those doors and hatches were left open, he told NYT , the ship could've taken on water too quickly.

As it stands, it's unclear how many of these procedures were executed. The ship's captain, James Cutfield, survived the ordeal and was questioned by authorities, but has not spoken to the media.

It's worth noting that Costantino's arguments could be seen as trying to exonerate his company of any wrongdoing. That being said, the speed at which a vessel of Bayesian's size and reputation sank has stunned sailors and investigators , who are trying to understand why most of the crew survived while six passengers perished.

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Police divers resumed searching Tuesday for six people believed trapped in the hull of a superyacht that sank in deep seas off Sicily, including British tech magnate Mike Lynch, who was celebrating his recent acquittal on fraud charges with the people who had defended him at trial.

The luxury sailboat, off Porticello near Palermo, was some 50 meters (164 feet) underwater — far deeper than most recreational divers are certified for and a depth that requires special precautions. Recovery crews could only stay for 12-minute shifts, a measure that slowed efforts to reach the cramped inside of the wreck.

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Divers tag-teamed the shifts and were using a remote-controlled underwater vehicle, or ROV, to help in the search. They hadn’t been able to access the below-deck cabins because they were blocked by furniture that shifted during the violent storm that struck the vessel early Monday. Rescue crews said they assume the missing six are in those cabins because the storm struck when most would be sleeping, but the teams haven’t verified their presence there through portholes.

The Bayesian, a 56-meter (184-foot) British-flagged yacht, was moored about a kilometer (a half-mile) offshore when a storm rolled in before 4 a.m. Monday. Civil protection officials said they believed the ship was struck by a tornado over the water, known as a waterspout, and sank quickly.

Grainy film from closed-circuit cameras from shore, broadcast on the website of the Giornale di Sicilia, showed the majestic, illuminated 75-meter (246-foot) mast of the Bayesian weathering the storm and then disappearing over the course of a minute.

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Fifteen of the 22 people aboard survived, including a mother who reported holding her 1-year-old baby over the waves to save her. One body was recovered, identified by officials as Recaldo Thomas, the Canadian-Antiguan on-board chef. The rest of the 10-person crew survived, including the captain whom prosecutors reportedly sought to interview.

“He knew everybody and was friends with everybody. He’d always ask how you were doing, how your family was – he was always positive” a friend of Thomas, Eli Fuller, told BBC .

“Personality was very important in his job. The world’s richest people want to hang out with someone social. He was sought after.”

“He would come over to mine over the weekend and he would sing. He had the deepest, most sultry voice in the world, and a smile that lit up the room,” said Gareth Williams, who had known Thomas for 30 years.

“He told me just the other day that he needed to work two more seasons to fix up his late parents’ house. He loved yachting, but he was tired.”

Survivors were rescued by a nearby sailboat after getting into a lifeboat.

Lynch, who was once hailed as Britain’s king of technology, was cleared in June of fraud and conspiracy charges in a U.S. federal trial related to Hewlett Packard’s $11 billion takeover of his company, Autonomy Corp. His wife, Angela Bacares, survived the sinking. Hannah Lynch, the couple’s 18-year-old daughter, is reportedly unaccounted for.

Also unaccounted for are Christopher Morvillo, one of Lynch’s lawyers, and his wife, Neda; and Jonathan Bloomer, a chairman at Morgan Stanley International and the former head of the Autonomy audit committee who testified in Lynch’s defense, and his wife.

Karsten Borner, the captain of the Sir Robert Baden Powell, which rescued the survivors, said he was close enough to see the Bayesian as the storm came in.

“A moment later, she was gone,” he said.

“It’s a great, great tragedy,” said Britain’s ambassador to Italy, Edward Llewellyn, who visited Porticello on Tuesday. Britain sent four investigators to the scene, given the disaster involved a British-flagged ship and British citizens were among the missing.

Luca Cari, a spokesman for the rescue teams, said the search was proceeding much more slowly than another big shipwreck in Italy, the 2012 Costa Concordia cruise ship that flipped on its side off Tuscany’s coast, because of the depth of the wreck and the limited space divers have to maneuver.

“That was much simpler. Here everything is more tight,” he said.

The outing was intended at least in part as a celebration of Lynch’s acquittal and a “looking forward to what was coming next,” said Reid Weingarten, a Washington attorney and a member of Lynch’s defense team who was not on the yacht.

“A lot of people went, a lot of people were planning to go and then, of course, this happened,” Weingarten said.

Weingarten worked with Morvillo and said he “was like a brother.”

Aki Hussain, CEO of international insurer Hiscox Group, where Bloomer was chairman, said the company was “deeply shocked and saddened by this tragic event.”

“Our thoughts are with all those affected, in particular our Chair, Jonathan Bloomer, and his wife Judy, who are among the missing, and with their family as they await further news from this terrible situation,” he added.

Among the survivors, the Emslie family was released from Palermo’s pediatric hospital on Tuesday. Charlotte Golunski had reported that she momentarily lost hold of her 1-year-old daughter, Sofia, in the water but then managed to hold her up over the waves until they were both pulled to safety, doctors said.

The father, identified by ANSA news agency as James Emslie, also survived.

“They don’t talk much, primarily because they consider themselves survivors and they don’t understand why they survived given what they went through,” said Dr. Domenico Cipolla, head of the emergency room at Di Cristina pediatric hospital.

Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Cipolla said the parents had been in touch with other survivors, who are being housed at a nearby hotel and were waiting for other family members to arrive in Sicily.

The Bayesian, built in 2008 by the Italian firm Perini Navi, is registered to Revtom Ltd., according to online maritime database Equasis. Bacares, Lynch’s wife, is listed as Revtom’s sole owner, according to corporate registration documents from the Isle of Man.

According to online charter companies, it had been available for charter for 195,000 euros (about $215,000) a week and was notable for its massive 75-meter-tall (246-foot-tall) aluminum mast, one of the tallest in the world.

The coast guard said to date there was no trace of fuel leaks from the wreckage.

In an unrelated event, Lynch’s co-defendant in the Autonomy trial who was also cleared, Stephen Chamberlain, was killed Sunday when he was hit by a car while running in Cambridgeshire, England, said Chamberlain’s lawyer, Gary Lincenberg.

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