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Thunderbolt Marine (TMI) is where Savannah's charm, hospitality and history of maritime tradition welcomes yacht captains, crew and owners from around the world, and around the corner, for maintenance, refit and repair.

TMI's world-class facility includes a state-of-the-art spray booth which provides lighting and heat controlled conditions for painting that can be matched by no other. TMI's In-House Team of skilled craftsmen and well accomplished tradesmen deliver quality work at competitive prices.

We strive to exceed our customer's expectations providing excellent service and dedication in a family atmosphere. Customer satisfaction is our primary goal.

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SAVANNAH YACHT CENTER

A premier deep-water superyacht maintenance, repair and refit facility.

Safe Harbor Savannah Yacht Center (SHSYC) is a premier deep-water superyacht maintenance, repair and refit facility dedicated to servicing the mega-yacht industry. They are unique in their capability to service large yachts on the East Coast of the United States. SHSYC is strategically located in Coastal Georgia on the Savannah River just one mile from Historic Downtown Savannah. Specializing in large yachts, SHSYC offers an excellent alternative to facilities in Florida and the Bahamas.

Safe Harbor Savannah Yacht Center is a full service refit yard, their attention to customer’s needs and scheduling are the primary focus. The facility has been developed to offer vessels prompt and efficient response to their requests and they fully understand the need for timely completion of service.

The shipyard is equipped with a 3,240-ton (gross) shiplift platform capable of hauling vessels up to 80m on the hard.

The shiplift is adjacent to an extensive rail transfer system incorporated in the 17,000m2 hardspace with vessel services that include at each vessel station:

• 500amp/480v/3 phase power for direct shore power connection • 200/480/3 for support services • 150 ton cooling towers supply water to each vessel via underground piping • Central yard service air is supplied by three 150HP compressors • A natural gas connection is located at each vessel station

This is complemented by a 140 meter graving dock with 15,000 ton capacity that can handle yachts over 100 meters. For in-water service and paint refinishing, Safe Harbor Savannah Yacht Center is equipped with 366m of floating docks, suitable for yachts up to 122m LOA.

ONSITE SERVICES & PARTNERS

Pinmar chose Safe Harbor Savannah Yacht Center as one of its strategic partners in the USA and has invested in the new development of a permanent on-site facility with a full paint cabin, workshop and offices. Pinmar's key partnership with SHSYC, and the yards capability to haul out large yachts to be painted on the “hard”, provides a unique advantage over in-water painting facilities.

SHSYC has on-site skilled tradesmen specializing in electrical, piping, mechanical and joinery disciplines as well as an extensive list of pre-qualified industry specific subcontractors.

SHSYC welcomes vessel direct subcontractors and continually works to support the vessels' subcontractors as if they were their own. The yard also offers services in the support of Class surveys and special surveys as well as fuelling.

SHSYC offers its customers several amenities while their vessel is being serviced including a bistro style restaurant and bar, fitness center and crew lounge.  Concierge services are available to assist crew members with accessing the rich culture and history of Savannah and all the surrounding areas have to offer including world-class golf courses on Hilton Head Island, the pristine beaches of the Georgia coast, and renowned cuisine.  They have also secured discounts with local businesses for hotels, car rental, and day spa’s.

•     Safe Harbor Savannah Yacht Center is strategically located in Coastal Georgia accessible by way of the Savannah River and just 15.5 miles from the Atlantic Ocean.
•     With the unique capability to service mega yachts 50 meters and above on the east coast of the United States, Savannah Yacht Center makes an exceptional alternative to the facilities in South Florida and the Bahamas.

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Conveniently located on the Intracoastal Waterway at Thunderbolt, Georgia, just 4 miles from the beautiful Historic District of Savannah with easy access to open ocean both through Wassaw Sound and the Savannah River. From this position, the Savannah boatyard serves both Hinckley and non-Hinckley owners with a full range of yacht services. SPECIALTIES BOAT UPHOLSTERY We offer complete boat upholstery and marine canvas services for all boat seating, indoor and outdoor canvas. From bimini to settees, to port shades, boat curtains and crew carpet, call on us. Our marine upholstery department works closely with several interior design specialists who will work with you or let your designer commission our workroom to create just the right interior for your boat. RIGGING Whether you need to repair the running rigging, replace a hydraulic system or install a new winch or roller furler, our sailboat rigging department has the expertise. FACILITIES & CAPABILITIES: - Mobile Marine Services - Lifting Capacity up to 50 tons; up to 7’ Draft - 35 ton Hydraulic Trailer - Indoor heated storage for 80 boats - Outdoor Land Storage - Fully-Equipped Marina Slips with Pump Out - Transient Slips - Boat Painting and Varnish Facility - Showers and Laundromat - Water-side Pool - Marine Carpentry - Mechanical - Composite - Marine Electrical and Electronics - Canvas and Boat Upholstery - Marine Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - Rigging Services - Concierge Services - Spar repair - Ship's store

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Come sailing for an exclusive look at the beauty of the Lowcountry. Date night, family, friends, we do it all! Now offering Savannah's only sailing catamaran!

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Capture a special occasion while sailing through the marsh for a spectacular backdrop. Our crews are experts at making sure you get beautiful shots!

Sail Savannah was born out of the desire to give everyone a glimpse of the Lowcountry that can only be seen from the water. Our unique perspective and years of experience drive us to sail the seas in search of adventure for our guests. Whether it is sailing alongside dolphins, seeing the marsh creatures in their natural habitat, or listening to the water calmly lap against the hull, we have the perfect charter to take you to uncharted territory.

Your trip will be aboard the good ship Kestrel, a 30’ Catalina 30, which has earned its place as one of the most popular yachts in America. She glides through the water effortlessly in the salty air, making a great sail for a first-timer or old salt alike. We invite you to hop aboard, sit back, and relax as we show you the best of Savannah while sharing tales of the waters that surround it.

Our starting rate includes a 2-hour sail for up to 6 guests. Prices may vary depending on the date and time. You can find the exact price for your trip by clicking the book button to view our real-time calendar.

Weekday (Mon-Thurs) $375

Weekend Daysail (Fri-Sun) $375

Weekend Sunset (Fri-Sun) $375+

Extend your trip with additional time starting at $150 per hour.

**IMPORTANT NOTE**: If you are considering a booking but concerned about the weather, we highly recommend that you go ahead and book as it is risk-free. Summertime showers are so isolated on the coast that we only have to cancel fewer than 5% of our trips due to weather. In the rare event that we do have to cancel, you can reschedule or receive a full refund, so there’s nothing to lose! However, in many cases if you wait until the last minute to book, others have already booked the boat or the crew is unavailable. And as always, if you have any questions please reach out to our wonderful team at Sail Savannah!

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Like most machines, yachts can suffer more from lack of use than overuse. The tolls of the Savannah/Thunderbolt sun, salt water, air and climate can cause unsightly damage to your yachts appearance. No matter how much time you put into preserving your yachts finish ultimately the hash elements of the coast will win.

Thats where Yacht Management, LLC. 29 years of yacht maintenance experience comes in. We restore your Yachts wood, teak decks, paint, fiberglass, brightworks and other visual components to its original luster. We offer a wide variety of boat services from the Savannah and Thunderbolt area ranging from the simple to more advanced remodeling and custom works. We not only restore but we custom build decks and cabinets. Check out our services page for the complete list.

With todays slowed economy, purchasing a new yacht is out of the question. But refurbishing your current yacht doesn’t have to be. Give Yacht Management LLC. a call and discover your options with us today.

Don’t forget that we have a mobile service . So even though we are located in Savannah / Thunderbolt, Ga. we can still come to you! We are are located two hours from Jacksonville and two from Charleston. Give us a call so we can make a competitive bid on your repairs today.

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SAVANNAH YACHT CHARTER

83.5m  /  273'11   feadship   2015 / 2020.

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Cabin Configuration

• 2 Double/Twin

Special Features:

• World’s first hybrid superyacht
• Innovative eco-friendly design
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• Sleek, dynamic exterior
• Multiple swimming pools
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M/Y SAVANNAH was launched as the world’s first hybrid superyacht and is available for occasional charters to select clients.

The 83.5m/273'11" 'Savannah' motor yacht built by the Dutch shipyard Feadship is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. This multi-award winning yacht features interior styling by CG Design.

With an abundance of space and superlative amenities across her luxurious decks, you'll be spoilt for choice on a luxury yacht charter aboard Savannah. She is equipped with a spa, elevator, underwater lights and gym.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 2015, Savannah offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin, two double cabins and two cabins that can operate as twins or doubles. Excellent service is guaranteed, with twenty-four crew members on board to look after your every need.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

A charter on Savannah is comfortable and convenient thanks to the provided amenities, notably a state-of-the-art movie theatre for movie nights. For the ultimate relaxation experience, the yacht plays host to a luxury spa or the swimming pool is perfect for exercising or admiring a romantic sunrise. You can visit the well-equipped gym so that you can keep up with your fitness routine at sea plus soak up the bubbles in style in the deck jacuzzi.

Savannah benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, notably an elevator, making any part of the yacht quickly and easily accessible. Satellite communication systems keep you in touch wherever you voyage or make your evenings more memorable with stunning underwater lights. With Wi-Fi connectivity you don't have to lose contact with the outside world, unless you want to plus guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Performance & Range

Savannah is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by 1 x Wartsila engines, she comfortably cruises at 14 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 17 knots with a range of up to 6,500 nautical miles from her 170,000 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed. Savannah features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels.

Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy endless days of fun on the water with the exceptional collection of water toys and accessories aboard Savannah. Principle among these are Flyboards for soaring over the water or swimming like a dolphin. In addition there are two sailboats to bring out the explorer in you. Another excellent feature is a waterslide for guests of all ages to enjoy. If that isn't enough Savannah also features Jet Skis, waverunners, waterskis, a seabob, wakeboards and much more. When it comes to Tenders, Savannah has you covered - with four tenders, including a 9.5m/31'2" Xtenders Limo Tender.

Savannah and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the Caribbean.

Experience the magical places, food and experiences of the Mediterranean this summer from the luxury of your own motor yacht. Savannah, her captain and talented crew are ready to make sure that your yachting experience is like nothing else.

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For your relaxation and entertainment Savannah has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.

Savannah is reported to be available to Charter with the following recreation facilities:

• 1 x 9.5m  /  31'2 Xtenders 9.3M (Covert)limo Limo Tender
• 1 x 9.5m  /  31'2 Xtenders Tender
• 1 x 6m  /  19'8 Williams Jet Tenders RIB 50 HP engine
• 1 x 9m  /  29'6 Xtenders 9.0m Guest Tender RIB

For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.

Savannah Awards & Nominations

• The ShowBoats Design Awards 2016 Interior Design Award – Motor Yacht over 500GT Winner
• The ShowBoats Design Awards 2016 Naval Architecture Award – Displacement Motor Yacht Finalist
• The ShowBoats Design Awards 2016 Holistic Design Award Winner
• The ShowBoats Design Awards 2016 Exterior Design & Styling Award – Motor Yacht over 500GT Winner
• The World Superyacht Awards 2016 Displacement Motor Yachts 1,300GT – 2,999GT Winner
• The World Superyacht Awards 2016 Motor Yacht of the Year Winner
• International Superyacht Society Awards 2016 Best Power 65m+ Winner
• Asia Boating Award 2016 Best Custom Built Yacht Finalist
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For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.

'Savannah' Charter Rates & Destinations

Summer Season

May - September

€1,000,000 p/week + expenses Approx $1,111,500

High Season

Cruising Regions

Mediterranean France, Italy, Monaco

HOT SPOTS:   Amalfi Coast, Corsica, French Riviera, Sardinia

Winter Season

October - April

Caribbean Antigua, Saint Martin, St Barts

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Hinckley Yacht Services

You don’t have to be a Hinckley owner to experience legendary Hinckley service. In fact, over half of the yachts we service in our yards are not manufactured by us and range from day-sailers to global-cruising mega-yachts. To experience the legendary service that Hinckley Yacht owners have known since 1928, please contact us at one of our world class service locations on the US east coast. For our Hinckley owners worldwide, we have hand-selected partners to meet our high standards. These authorized providers await your call!

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8600 Brooks Drive, Easton, MD 21601 Tel: 410-226-5113 [email protected]

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2400 Mechanics Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404 Tel: 912-629-2400 [email protected]

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Hinckley Yacht Services Savannah

2400 Mechanics Avenue Savannah, GA 31404 AIWW, Wilmington River MM 582.4 34

• Lat / Lon : N 32° 02.117' / W 081° 02.783'
• Hours : 7 - 5 Mon-Fri
• Contact : Dustin A. Hartley
• VHF Monitored : 16
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• Phone : (912) 629-2400
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Review for Hinckley Yacht Services Savannah

After anchoring for the night, port engine wouldn't start. Called several marinas and Hinckley was the only one available. Mechanic met us at the dock, checked the engine and blew out clog in fuel hose. Saved our trip. Great service and quick response.

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We needed regular engine maintenance on our Volvo-Penta D4-320I-G. Dustin asked us to arrive early in the afternoon the next day to see what parts we needed.They wanted to have all parts for the work on hand. Bob made a list of part numbers. He even made us a copy. The following morning Timothy was on board. He had everything completed by 11:30. He answered all questions willingly. He has great knowledge and skills. We definitely recommend them highly. They also have a courtesy car we used to re-provision.

We needed the drive gear swapped from a leaky seawater pump we were replacing to a new seawater pump. I didn't have the tools needed to swap a large drive gear. When I called Hinckley to ask if they could help, the service manager, James Peters, said they were pushed out several weeks for work, but said he would work the job in over the next few days if I could drop off the pump. I dropped off the pump off, and James called me back a few hours later telling me that it was done. We can't say enough good things about how positive our interaction was with the staff, and how grateful we are for Bob (the mechanic who swapped the drive gear) for working our job in so quickly so we could get back on the waterway!

We had several small projects completed during our stay in Dec/Jan 2022. All of the staff and trades folks were very professional. Due to the holidays, difficulty getting some parts and shipping issues - a common theme these days - we stayed a bit longer that we hoped but found everyone very accommodating and we enjoyed exploring Savannah. As other folks have noted, the amenities were great for a working yard too. Highly recommend!

We started off on a miscommunication but built trust in their expertise and service with each interaction. All of the work done was great and completed in a timely manner. They allowed us to leave the boat at their dock while we got everything restocked from 2 months on the hard. Even though it is a working boat yard they have good guest amenities. Bathrooms with showers were private and clean, newer front load washer and dryer were free and the use of the loaner car was greatly appreciated. Wonderful staff, knowledgeable mechanics. Pricey yes, but you get what you pay for. Very satisfied.

The Hinckley Savannah yard must be one of the most incompetent yards I have experienced in 35 years of boating. This yard required 9 months to complete a 2-month job and then it was wrong. Installed new engines, new transmissions, service genset, installed new sanitation pumps and hoses, fuel polishing, rebuild racors, and cleaning/painting engine room and bilges. Boat was returned filthy, had been left open for most of 9 months, port engine vibrated so badly I had to remove glass shelves in the refrigerator to prevent breakage. Many of the services were either not performed or performed incorrectly. Upon delivering the vessel with the excessive vibration, the GM said, "you will need to file a warranty claim". Cummins' vibration engineers discovered wrong engine isolators, engine isolators installed incorrectly, and engines were not aligned. Hinckley Savannah tried multiple times over 6 months to correct, to no avail. Despite being BILLED and PAID for services, genset did not work and had not been serviced, bilges were not cleaned and painted, sanitation pumps were not installed, fuel hoses were installed backwards, chafe protection was non-existent, racors had no filters, and retaining screws and bolts were ether loose or without washers and nuts. Mechanics are incompetent. Project managers are totally disorganized, and GM's sole function is to placate customers and obtain payment before customers recognize the poor quality. After splashing boat and tied to Hinckley dock, I was approached by multiple people who were on the water the same day, advising me to go elsewhere that Hinckley Savannah was an extremely poor yard. Unfortunately, their warnings were 9 months too late. My experience was not unique. The poor service does not account for the significant damages to the vessel, including scratched cabinetry, diesel stains on cabin sole, scratches and gouges throughout cabin teak and holly sole, etc. After 9 months delay in completing project, 6 months in failed attempts to correct vibration, I contacted corporate office and threatened litigation. I offered third party contractor to correct (at Hinckley expense) or another Hinckley yard to correct. Brought boat to Hinckley Stuart….fantastic yard. Corrected excessive vibration by aligning port engine. Also discovered and corrected improper alignment of starboard engine….all within 24 hours. Do not assume Hinckley name indicates quality at all locations. I highly recommend Hinckley Stuart. Do not use the Hinckley Savannah yard.

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Hinkley Yacht Services in Savannah, GA is a hidden gem. Even though it is a working marina, we were pleased with amenities that only the big and more expensive marinas provide. We had a tie along on their dock which is on the W. River. This part of the river is also a no wake zone. Which means the boaters come through somewhat slowly. Hinkley Yacht Services provide, as part of your stay, self serve pump out on the docks, OnSpot internet (which worked flawlessly), ice, free newer front loading washer and drier, very nice bathroom and shower rooms, and a nice loaner car for short trips to the grocery or hardware store - both of which are less than two miles away. The folks here are all about customer service and how can we help you. I will be sure to stop here the next time I’m in Savannah.

Stayed here one night. They helped us out of a jam as we needed a place for the night due to bad weather and everywhere else was full. The people are very nice. Facilities are great. A previous reviewer said that they hardly noticed they were in a boatyard. I must respectfully disagree, I felt like I was most definitely in a boatyard and not a marina. You have to go through almost all of the boatyard to get to the gate to meet an Uber driver. Good place to stay for the night and/or repairs, but there are better facilities if you want an extended stay in Savannah.

Brand new floating docks and facilities, outstanding shore facilities, free laundry, courtesy car, $10 Lyft ride to downtown, dining nearby and amazing friendly & helpful staff - you almost forget you're at a boat yard! We stopped in to redeem some free nights stays we had won at a MTOA event - and ended up extending another week we loved it so much. We did request a diver for a bottom cleaning upon arrival, and it was like concierge service getting it done. And we attended to some minor repairs of our own (after asking if we could hire the yard for them) - and it was amazing to have access to parts needed & helpful guidance offered. After talking with others on the dock who were in for major service and interacting with the staff - we wouldn't hesitate to return here for our boat services in the future.

Had major service work done here on our Grand Banks 46 in Apr-May 2017, and returned to have boat hauled here Sep-Dec 2017, and then addtl work in Jun 2018 — the management, staff, and yard technicians are all true professionals, and terrific people in addition to being fabulous at what they do! If you have boat problems, and/or want varnishing or other cosmetic work done and done right, this is where you want to come!!!

Hinckley is the premier service center of Savannah. This is where to get your boat work done. They are determined to satisfy you in every way. I've had service here on my diesel to replace a rear oil seal and they were on my boat minutes after I docked and ordered the spare part that same day. I would recommend this marina without reservation for any type of marine repairs.

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Savannah: The 83m Feadship with the world's first Nemo lounge

Marilyn Mower marvels at the all-round star quality of Savannah , the 83.5 metre Feadship blockbuster superyacht...

Savannah is the superyacht industry’s Ben-Hur : an awards magnet that couldn't stop picking up silverware. The 83.5 metre Feadship trails the 1959 epic’s 11 Oscars, but she isn’t a million miles behind. In 2015, she scooped three ShowBoats Design Awards , a World Superyacht Award in her category and the coveted Motor Yacht of the Year award.

Savannah was a skeleton the first time I laid eyes on her – in build at Feadship’s Aalsmeer shipyard. Build captain Ted McCumber had invited me to see the project that was codenamed Monkey Business, so-called for the inventiveness of her propulsion package and other non-traditional features.

Even when just frames, there was an unmistakable balance between volume and exterior living space. The stunning area at the stern that cascades down past a swimming pool to a bathing platform spoke volumes — this was a yacht that would be able to deliver everything without compromise.

The 12.5 metre beam, which in finished photographs looks proportionate, perhaps even slim from some angles, was such a tight fit through the Dutch locks and bridges on Savannah's maiden voyage  that the builder wrapped her in protective film and hung sheets of plywood over the side because there wasn’t room for fenders. Savannah is a very big girl in a deceptively slender package.

But her dimensions aren’t the real highlight. Savannah features a first-of-its-kind hybrid power plant and an interior and exterior design by Cristina Gherardi Benardeau and Marcello Bozzarelli, of CG Design in Paris, working on only their second superyacht. 

Originally known for designing retail spaces such as the Virgin Megastores and Kenzo shops in France, Gherardi moved into luxury brands as director of architecture worldwide for Christian Dior Couture. She founded the Giorgio Armani Interior Design Studios in New York and Milan and worked for Armani Casa on the interior of the 49 metre Christensen motor yacht Odessa . In fact, it was the request from Odessa’s owner to design his next yacht, Savannah , that inspired her to set up her own studio in 2011.

Unconstrained by decades of immersion in yachting traditions, CG Design brought fresh eyes and curiosity to the project. Odessa ’s layout had been fixed by the time Gherardi joined that project. This time she was free to work up the arrangement as per her client’s brief.

As McCumber recalls: “When we were in design meetings with De Voogt and De Vries, she would turn to me and ask if there was a ‘nautical reason’ for things — straight hallways and square rooms, for example. If we’d say no, she’d say: ‘Good, let’s do it a different way’. There was not one detail she would not spend days going over to make sure Savannah was perfect. She really pushed the yard with her design to build the best possible yacht for the owner.”

The most mind-boggling expression of this is Savannah ’s main deck, which exists as an open space. The saloon is on the same level as the pool and, with the sliding curved-glass weathertight doors open and stacked invisibly out of the way, it is essentially a covered outdoor extension of the weather deck.

Guests entering via the main lobby are greeted by the smaller of the two main deck lounges and a central staircase, which is allowed to unwind lazily thanks to Savannah ’s ample beam. A curved wall guides guests forward, down a corridor to five spacious suites. Here, the walls and bedheads are gently curved at the edges, creating glamorous cocoons with wool and silk carpets, velvet upholstered bed frames and silk floor-length curtains heightening the effect.

The bedhead wall appears to stand free of the structure, creating interesting opportunities for indirect lighting. It’s a continuation of the profile of Savannah herself, with a superstructure that seems to float owing to complex visual trickery involving polished stainless steel strips, aluminium supports and teak.

Savannah ’s lighting plan is one of the most sophisticated ever engineered into a yacht. CG Design worked with the highly regarded consultant Metis Lighting, of Milan, to develop the light concept and the various fixtures, some of which have up to 10 colours, lens types and positions. All of the LED indoor and outdoor strip lighting was custom made by Total Looks.

While Savannah is very bright by day, thanks to the huge amount of wall glass and skylights, at night she takes on a soft, slightly mysterious appeal. There is nothing mysterious, however, about the double-height video monitors lining the passage between the two saloons on the main deck and the catwalk connecting the saloon and dining area of the owner’s deck.

The screens can be static or flowing with changing abstract images all programmed into a computer. “It was hard work designing and implementing,” says Gherardi, “but it was worth the effort. It creates movement… a view, in a space which is normally stale.”

One of the most arresting parts of Savannah ’s interior design is that, with a few deliberate exceptions, there are no visible window frames. Where there are joints in the glass that sweeps in dark bands down the sides of the main deck, they are hidden behind the construction of the cabin walls and overhead.

The glass wrapping the aft end of every deck, meanwhile, slides away to create a smooth link to Savannah ’s exterior, as do the walls of the VIP and the main deck sitting room, turning these spaces into superyacht terraces with superb views.

Savannah shows how far builders and suppliers have advanced their expertise with glass. The Nemo lounge, entered from the aft deck, is the ultimate expression of this. This bonus room adds a touch of whimsy and a very cool way to connect with water while staying dry.

Its position aft, adjacent to the pool, will make it one of the most stable parts of the yacht and a great spot for watching sea life from stadium-style seating. Interestingly, it can also be a cinema with a drop-down screen covering the glass.

Savannah ’s owner’s suite — or owner’s deck really — begins with a spacious outdoor seating area of scattered and built-in furniture and ends with a broad helicopter deck . In between are a dining room, saloon, service pantry, office and a separate dressing area, large marble bathroom and the bedroom proper under an enormous skylight. Pantograph doors at various locations allow deck access. The owner’s suite is one of Gherardi’s favourites. “I am very fond of its architecture. The double mullions in a metallic finish, the circular space and the large skylight… it is very impressive.”

Stainless steel is used to great effect in bold polished columns and furniture throughout Savannah . On the superyacht sundeck , the exhaust columns have been made into works of art that transition through the hardtop and exit as two pairs of twin funnels. Elsewhere, the metallic theme continues in the painted surfaces. Savannah is the first superyacht to be given a complete metallic finish. Even the undersides of the exterior decks are painted Sea Foam metallic green.

Feadship developed a special spray nozzle technique to accomplish the look, which had to be achieved in one “sweep” to avoid colour discrepancy. Two teams of six painters began at Savannah ’s stern and moved up and down each side until they met at the bow in a carefully co-ordinated ballet.

One clogged spray gun would have spoiled the seamless flow and there was no option for replenishing batches of paint between decks. It wasn’t the advanced hybrid propulsion system that worried McCumber but Savannah’s metallic paint, both its application and durability. One year in, he notes, it’s all good.

In her first year, Savannah cruised 14,000 nautical miles and the captain reports that it went without a hitch. “The boat is very stable in all conditions and rides like a dream in head seas with the plumb bow. I was a bit concerned with the open transom in following seas but this has not been a problem at all. The boat’s hull shape is so efficient we barely make a wake.”

In fact, tank tests showed Savannah is seven or eight per cent more efficient than other displacement hulls the same length with standard twin-shaft propulsion.

It’s not only the hull that’s efficient, but also the hybrid propulsion system that gives Savannah five modes of operation. This flexibility in operation, and in loading, results in reduced emissions and “fuel savings of some 30 per cent compared to the best boats we have launched to date”, says Feadship director Henk de Vries.

The yacht blends a main diesel engine geared to a shaft turning a huge variable pitch propeller with three gensets, a megawatt of storage batteries and an azimuthing thruster. While there are some Japanese passenger ships that use this method, Savannah is the first yacht to operate with a single azipull running in the slipstream of a variable pitch propeller.

This creates the increased efficiency of a contra-rotating propeller to cancel rotational loss, just like high-performance outboards. Each bank of the Corvus 1,000kWh batteries has a management program, and a computer regulates which ones to charge and how much. Rolls-Royce and Imtech Marine controllers match the power generation to the speed and hotel load requirements.

“The yacht did push a lot of boundaries but Feadship would not have built it were they not 100 per cent sure it was going to work,” says McCumber. “Everything that is on Savannah had been done before, but never all in one vessel, and this is what makes her so special.”

First published in the September 2016 edition of BOAT International. Get this magazine sent straight to your door, or subscribe and never miss an issue.

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