OYSTER 885SII

The remarkable 90 foot sailboat, offering exquisite guest accommodation and dedicated crew quarters

The Oyster 885SII. Experiences you will love.

Combining luxury and entertaining space with exhilarating sailing, this remarkable 90 foot yacht is the platform to adventures anywhere in the world.

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Exhilarating sailing

A choice of centreboard, T-keel or standard keel, each with an optimised and dramatic sail plan offers uncompromising performance and fast, effortless passage making.

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Space to love

The large, protected cockpit, optional tender-well chillout zone, fore and aft deck and bathing platform all makes ideal spaces for entertaining family and friends on the Oyster 885.

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Relax and enjoy

Dedicated quarters for four crew makes the Oyster 885 ideal for relaxing, entertaining or charter.

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Featuring the latest iconic Oyster deck saloon styling, twin rudders and a choice of keels, this 90 foot sailing yacht offers an extensive range of customisable options.

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The large, split cockpit is the heart of the oyster 885. offering panoramic views, it is the perfect place to relax and entertain on ocean passages..

Safe and protected under a large bimini and sprayhood, the expansive cockpit has a multi-functional table that seats eight with ease, with drinks on hand from the convenient integrated refrigerator. The deck offers a wide choice of other entertaining spaces. The sunken foredeck tender-well transforms into a chillout zone, with bimini and entertainment system. Her wide beam aft provides more space for sunbathing and the large hydraulic bathing platform is the perfect space from which to enjoy watersport toys. It also doubles as a unique spot for alfresco dining.

The sheer scale of the Oyster 885 sail plan delivers performance cruising with any of her keel variants.

Her well-balanced, high-performance hull with twin rudders delivers safe and exceptional sailing characteristics. Responsive and fast moving, she delivers consistently high speeds for excellent passage-making on extended ocean voyages. For a 90 foot yacht, she is beautifully balanced and light on the helm. The standard carbon rig with Park Avenue style boom is precision engineered for safety and durability. The single point mainsheet, with push button control through a captive reel winch, makes for easy trimming of the sails when sailing. The wider hydraulic systems for both sail-control and bow and stern thrusters make for both easy sail handling and effortless manoeuvring in tight spots. With a choice of fixed keel or centreboard option, you can explore the most inaccessible places in the world with confidence. And the 885GT variant, featuring lead T-keel and extensive rig specification upgrades, takes performance to another level.

At a glance, the Oyster 885 iconic styling is refined and elegant, highlighting Oyster’s trademark deck saloon.

Available in both raised split-level saloon and standard deck saloon versions, the Oyster 885 features instantly recognisable Oyster design cues. From her wraparound saloon and triple Seascape windows to the extended bowsprit and wide beam aft, she is every inch an Oyster. She combines the experience of Oyster’s in house design studio and skills of our master craftspeople, with the expertise and finesse of Humphreys’ naval architects. Clutter-free, flush teak decks and ergonomically designed cockpit and helm positions make her safe and easy to move around. Adaptable to any sea state, with uncompromising strength of construction, her hull and decks are certified by Lloyd’s Register, giving you the reassurance that she is robustly built and able to take you anywhere in the world.

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Enhanced performance in luxury, comfort and style.

Designed for entertaining, the Oyster 885 boasts luxurious indulgences, expansive comfortable living spaces and privacy you will love.

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Magnificent detail

Practical, versatile and spacious, the oyster 885 is designed for onboard living and equipped with the comforts of home..

The luxurious, full width owner’s cabin sets the standard for the four ensuite double guest cabins. Light, airy and spacious, with excellent standing height, each ensuite features walk-in shower and electric flush toilet. There are quality, deep mattresses, mirrors, cedar lined wardrobes and ample stowage. Touchscreen controls operate Oyster’s proprietary mood lighting system, along with the audio and optional infotainment systems.

At just under the 24m Load Line Rule, this 90 foot sailboat for sale offers many advantages over larger yachts. She avoids the onerous red tape and costly requirements involved when chartering. She boasts dedicated crew quarters with mess for four crew, making her perfect for guest privacy and ideal for charter. The luxury of a full-time crew takes entertaining and enjoyment to another level, whether on extended ocean passages or entertaining family and friends in a secluded bay.

Handcrafted by our skilled master craftspeople, the Oyster 885 is built with meticulous attention to detail and a deep sense of pride and passion.

With over 50 years of designing and building exceptional bluewater cruisers, the insights of our owners, skippers and crew, sailors and our own team have informed every aspect of her design and build. Every detail has been considered to create a unique combination of design, technology and engineering, alongside exquisite handcrafted build quality. Beautiful hardwoods run through every inch of this 90 foot sailboat. This focus on detail reveals itself in the handcrafted cabinetry, as well as in the easily accessible, carefully labelled cables and pipework that run behind the scenes to make maintenance tasks simple.

As you would expect, the Oyster 885 is fitted with the latest convenient and connected technology for complete versatility, comfort and work-aboard potential.

The generous navigation station doubles as a technology hub, featuring a range of choices of PCs and plotters, VHF and SSB radios, power management, generator control, switchboard and plenty of power sockets. It doubles as the ideal work-aboard space and is home to the Oyster Command™ system – Oyster’s intuitive digital switching system which connects everything, including the entertainment, utilities, lighting and monitoring systems.

In addition, there is wireless sound, mood lighting, a range of optional infotainment systems, enhanced navigation systems and connectivity options to meet every requirement.

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The joy of Oyster ownership

There is more than just pride on offer when it comes to owning an Oyster 885. Every new Oyster comes with a comprehensive warranty, personalised care, access to our global service network, unrivalled support, life-changing experiences and so much more.

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LENGTH OVERALL 27.08m / 88’10”
LENGTH OF HULL 26.06m / 85’6”
LENGTH OF WATERLINE 24.18m / 79’4”
BEAM 6.33m / 20’9”
DRAFT - STANDARD KEEL 3.50m /11’6”
DRAFT - CENTREBOARD UP 2.3m/7’6”
DRAFT - CENTREBOARD DOWN 3.5m/11'6"
DISPLACEMENT - STANDARD KEEL 71,500kg /157,630lbs
ENGINE Cummins turbo-charged QSL-330 246KW (330HP)
TANKS - FUEL 3,500 litres / 770 IMP gallons (925 US GALS)
TANKS - WATER 2,000 Litres/ 440 IMP gallons (528 US GALS)
SAIL AREA 387.19m2 / 4,168ft2
AIR DRAFT APPROX, EXCLUDING ANTENNAE 37.15m / 121’ 10”
LENGTH OVERALL 27.08m / 88’10”
LENGTH OF HULL 26.06m / 85’6”
LENGTH OF WATERLINE 24.18m / 79’4”
BEAM 6.33m / 20’9”
DRAFT - CENTREBOARD UP 2.3m/7’6”
DRAFT - CENTREBOARD DOWN 3.5m/11'6"
ENGINE Cummins turbo-charged QSL-330 246KW (330HP)
TANKS - FUEL 3,500 litres / 770 IMP gallons (925 US GALS)
TANKS - WATER 2,000 Litres/ 440 IMP gallons (528 US GALS)
SAIL AREA 387.19m2 / 4,168ft2
AIR DRAFT APPROX, EXCLUDING ANTENNAE 37.15m / 121’ 10”
LENGTH OVERALL 27.37M / 89'10
LENGTH OF HULL 26.06M / 85'6"
LENGTH OF WATERLINE 24.18M / 79'4"
BEAM 6.33M / 20'9"
DRAFT - STANDARD KEEL 4.08M / 13'5''
DISPLACEMENT - STANDARD KEEL 69,200kg / 153,221lbs
ENGINE Cummins turbo-charged QSL-330 246KW (330HP)
TANKS - FUEL 3,500 litres / 770 IMP gallons (925 US GALS)
TANKS - WATER 2,000 Litres/ 440 IMP gallons (528 US GALS)
SAIL AREA (SLAB REEF) 399.0m2 /4295ft2
AIR DRAFT APPROX, EXCLUDING ANTENNAE 38.80m / 127'29"

Lloyd’s Register certified hull and deck moulding

This 90 foot yacht’s hull and deck mouldings meet EU RCDII standards, with strength, integrity and build quality, certified by Lloyd’s Register.

Custom hydraulic sail handling

Powerful, custom Lewmar hydraulic system for sail handling systems including the mainsheet captive reel winch, headsail furling, winches and windlass.

Hydraulic bathing platform and passerelle

Generous, teak-laid swim platform operated by onboard hydraulic systems. A powered letterbox passerelle extends for easy access while berthed stern to.

Retractable hydraulic bow & stern thrusters

Lewmar vertical Bow and Stern thrusters make it easy to manoeuvre in tight marina berths.

High output water maker

A 276l/hr desalination system provides a plentiful fresh water supply on the Oyster 885 Series II.

Forced air ventilation and 100,000 BTU A/C system

The forced air ventilation and reverse cycle air conditioning is fitted throughout for climate control. This unique system keeps the yacht ventilated and fresh below decks, whatever the climate.

Sprayhood and bimini

A sprayhood and bimini, in a choice of colours, provides protection from the elements at the cockpit and helm stations. An optional bimini is available for the tender well chillout zone.

Fully equipped galley amenities

Appliances include: induction hob, fan oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer.

Refrigeration

A large, 24v Frigomatic custom fridge-freezer with digital temperature gauges, heater door seals and internal fans and a cockpit fridge for easy access to refreshments.

Lowered saloon configuration

The format offers a spacious saloon that seamlessly connects the forward crew area and guest cabins to the main accommodation.

Raised deck saloon configuration

This format increases headroom in the saloon to create one level in the upper deck saloon.

Tender well entertainment package

This package converts the tender well into a chillout zone, with deck cushions, table, bimini, cinema and surround sound audio.

Enhanced external deck lighting

The additional deck lighting package provides an array of lighting solutions for every occasion, incorporating mast light, bulwark lights, hull lights, tender well lights and deck lights.

Custom hull colours

Create your unique look and feel with a wide choice of painted finishes.

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ATALANTE I - 2009 90' 3" CLAASEN JACHTBOUW TRULY CLASSIC 90 Palma Balearic Islands Spain ($3,616,898 USD est.) €3,250,000 EUR

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Truly Classic 90 sailing yacht Atalante for sale

The 27.5-metre sailing yacht Atalante is newly listed for sale with Bernard Gallay of Bernard Gallay Yacht Brokerage.

Delivered in 2009 by Dutch builder Claasen Jachtbouw , the sloop was designed by Hoek Design with multiple refits completed in 2014 and 2015, as well as a complete renovation in 2019.

She accommodates up to nine guests in five cabins, each with its own bathroom. The interior is finished with raised and fielded panelling in the traditional style and includes a comfortable saloon with a large TV and coffee table. There is also a deckhouse saloon forward with a dining table and navigation station where guests can interact with the crew while underway.

Atalante has two cockpits, the aft one for sailing activities with winches to hand and the other, amidships, for guests to relax or enjoy a meal, protected by a bimini that remains in place under sail or by a larger awning when at rest. At anchor, a platform folds out of the hull amidships giving ease of access to embark the tender.

In addition to being an excellent family cruising yacht, Atalante has also scooped some impressive regatta results, achieving second overall in the Palma Superyacht Cup in 2013 and winning the Hoek Design Cup two years running in 2012 and 2013. For windless passages, the MCA-compliant yacht for sale is powered by a single 250hp Lugger engine.

Lying in Palma, Spain, Atalante is asking €3,600,000.

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Launched in 2009, Atalante benefits from being the second Hoek Design Truly Classic 90 delivered by Claasen Jachtbouw in the Netherlands.

Following her delivery, she has proven to be an excellent family cruising Yacht in all latitudes, combining excellent sailing performance with a practical and generous layout both on and below deck.

Her interior layout makes her the perfect cruising yacht and she has proven to be a very attractive and successful charter yacht. Built following a Mediterranean concept, she features a double deckhouse and double cockpit layout, which enables a full beam aft owner’s cabin, two guest cabins and a separate twin crew cabin forward and single pilot berth aft. The alfresco living areas are extensive with the central cockpit being the social heart, while the aft cockpit is designed for all sailing functions as well as a privately accessed owner’s cockpit while at anchor. In addition, she is equipped with a drop down platform located amidships on the port side give easy access to the tender and for swimming and water sports.

Atalante has also actively and successfully participated in various regattas in the Caribbean and Mediterranean. She won the Hoek Design Cup for the second consecutive year in 2013 as well as a second overall position in the 2013 Palma Superyacht Cup. Atalante has also been meticulously maintained by a fulltime and professional crew with constant upgrades and maintenance being undertaken.

This approach by both her first and current Owner have ensured that all systems remain in excellent condition with significant refits being undertaken in 2014/15 in addition to a comprehensive refit in the Spring of 2019 and 2022.

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Viking 90 poised to become the next king of large sportfishing yachts.

The evolution of the Viking 90 is an excellent example of how Viking overcomes challenges to continue building a better boat every day. The Viking 92 was a tremendous success, proving that a sportfishing yacht of its size could win consistently on the tournament trail. Viking delivered 21 boats in less than seven years, with owners enjoying the luxury and style of a mega yacht and the sportfishing DNA that only Viking could deliver.

Viking would have continued production of the 92 but not for an international mandate requiring the installation in the 92 of a heavy, bulky and potentially dangerous exhaust-treatment technology called Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR). The SCR systems in the 92 would have increased purchase and operating costs of the boat; added significant weight; reduced performance; hindered accessibility for service; compromised safety; and required additional ventilation and onboard tankage. The technology to scale down SCR to a level where it could be effectively engineered for installation in the 92 simply did not exist yet. Viking fought hard for an extension of an exemption that would give engine manufacturers more time to develop the appropriate SCR systems for this size and class of yacht.

But without enough international support for an extension of the exemption, the mandate went into effect. The U.S. Coast Guard, understanding that suitable engine and SCR technology was unavailable, announced in early 2021 a three-year suspension of the regulations in North America. “By that time, our design and engineering department was well underway with the development of the 90,” says President and CEO Pat Healey. “We were not going to be forced into installing SCR. With the new 90, we invested $20 million to develop a new flagship sportfishing yacht that does not require SCR. It was a costly decision but one that had to be made because it’s the best product for our owners.”

Adapt and Innovate

Viking focused on speed, performance and aesthetics. “To further understand the evolution of the 90 you have to go back to what we’ve done with the Viking 80 in our demo program,” says Pat.

Viking has put tremendous time, resources, engineering and effort into improving the performance of the 80. “Everything from lightweight interior woods to advanced propulsion systems have been developed in anticipation of the 90 – to prove out theories, systems and procedures,” says Pat. “With our last three 80 demos, we’ve gone from a 40.5-knot boat to a 43.5-knot boat, picking up three knots over the course of three different 80s. We’ve been able to make these tremendous strides because we have the best team in the business. The development of the 80 and the 90 are excellent examples of how we can rise to the occasion to adapt and innovate.”

Viking took what it learned from the 92 – and other recent new models – and applied that knowledge into the development of the 90.

“We built 21 of them, and through that process we had quite a few owners, captains and mates give us a lot of feedback,” adds Pat. “We took all that feedback and put it into the 90 to make it one incredible design – and that’s why we’re very excited to show everyone this boat. It’s going to be something special.”

The new flagship utilizes the latest lifting-strake design, a refined driveline and prop pockets along with the advanced propulsion systems. Performance was also optimized through Computational Fluid Dynamics, software that allowed the team to analyze pressure distribution, study trim angle and trim tab effectiveness, and modify strakes and chines to increase running efficiency.

The 90 holds 3,801 gallons of fuel (standard) in four tanks. She’s equipped with the latest technology from stem to stern, “but we also focused on making these systems easier to operate and service,” says Pat.

Viking has taken all the advantages, refinements and improvements in materials and methods we’ve made in previous models and applied them to our new 90, everything from the use of lighter interior materials to the increased use of carbon fiber and Light Resin Transfer Molding.

The 90 also features a streamlined build process for the enclosed bridge and open bridge, saving on weight and improving building efficiency while lowering the overall profile for a sleek visual appeal. To that end, two large insert dams were created, one that gives the deck of the enclosed bridge a flat walking surface and the other that incorporates crown (needed for drainage) in the open bridge. Other notable developments include a one-piece wraparound enclosed bridge windshield that enhances visibility.

Cockpit/Mezzanine

The cockpit measures 224 square feet, with a 203-gallon transom fishbox/live well and a pair of full-length 103-gallon insulated in-deck fishboxes (with refrigeration optional). A single hatch on centerline (with optional electric actuation) provides access to the Seakeeper 35, a watertight design introduced with recent Viking 80 demonstrator boats. The cockpit sole is built with reinforcement for a fighting chair, rocket launcher or table.

There are three aft-facing seating areas between the lower and upper mezzanines. “What we learned from the 92 was that the majority of our owners wanted to be seated so they could look aft – that’s where all the action is on a Viking sportfishing boat,” says Viking Design Manager David Wilson. The cockpit and dual mezzanine bring a slew of features for comfort, visibility and fishability. The business end, which boasts the same fore/aft length of the 92’s cockpit, is also equipped with port and starboard storage lockers under the gunwales for gaffs and other accessories.

The lower observation mezzanine’s centerline lounge seat (with optional air conditioning in the backrest) has excellent visibility aft and direct access to the cockpit. This seating module also holds tackle cabinets on each side. A series of lower mezzanine insulated boxes provide freezer and refrigeration storage. On centerline, you have an engineroom access gate and lid. Outboard, you’ll find storage and cooler boxes in the lower mezzanine steps. Staircases on each side lead to the upper mezzanine. Outboard handrails – each with a pair of welded-on rod holders – help provide safe passage to the area, which is covered by the deckhouse overhang.

The upper mezzanine’s port side is home to an L-shaped aft-facing lounge with standard seat-back air conditioning and a teak table. On the starboard side, there’s a versatile cooking and refreshment hub (with an additional aft-facing seat) that can be personalized to the owner’s liking with a grill and icemaker or refrigerator. The bench seat holds a pull-out drawer for footwear or other types of storage. The armrests in the upper mezzanine seats have integrated storage compartments with friction-hinge lids, and an optional fold-down 43-inch HD TV can be integrated into the aft overhang on centerline. A custom aluminum rail on the mezzanine backrest holds a row of welded-on rod holders, providing a sturdy grabrail for the area without interfering with the view aft.

Salon and Galley

The goal with the 90 was to provide the same high levels of style, luxury, living conveniences and accommodations as the 92 – as well as the same number of staterooms (six) and heads (seven). “Another priority was to continue what we were doing with the 92 and all of our boats – incorporating lighter interior components and finding ways to take weight out of existing materials,” says Interior Design Manager Steve Walker.

An electric-powered sliding door just off centerline to starboard leads to the salon, where you’ll immediately notice a massive U-shaped lounge on the portside that has ample space for several weary anglers to stretch out and sleep. This kind of lounge space in the salon was a must-have given the mission and purpose of this boat as a long-distance sportfishing yacht. The lounge area, which also features a walnut hi-lo cocktail table, faces a starboard-side home theater center with surround sound and a pop-up 65-inch HD TV, along with a wet bar with sink and ice maker.

The 90 features horizontal grain natural walnut interior, which brings a contemporary aesthetic appeal while also accentuating depth of space throughout the boat.

Interior doors featuring both horizontal and vertical grains as well as ebony inlays add to the visual appeal.

Forward on the starboard side is a large wrap-around galley with refrigeration and freezers, engineered stone countertops and five bar stools with an overhang. All the amenities, conveniences and appliances – including two Sub-Zero refrigerators and a freezer unit, a dishwasher, an electric range with four-burner cook top, garbage disposal, trash compactor and ample storage space – are provided in the galley. Across from the dinette is a very large, raised dinette with U-shaped seating and a walnut table. The elevated platform allows for excellent views outside while also providing a rod locker with pull-out drawer below.

Accommodations

“The 92, even with all its staterooms and heads and open areas, was still a very voluminous boat with ample space throughout the yacht,” adds David. “So we knew we had the ability to scale down areas and yet still bring people all the great accommodation characteristics of the 92. We did it through careful planning, teamwork and a commitment to our owners.”

Steve and his group analyzed all living spaces inch by inch, carefully refining the placement of interior furniture – end tables, credenzas and closets – and streamlining the layout. “It was a challenge, no doubt,” says Steve. “But we pushed through and came away with a beautiful, highly functional interior.” Not only did Steve’s team, deliver six staterooms and seven heads, they were able maintain the size of the beds and the entryways to the staterooms and the heads as well as an enclosed laundry center with full-size stackable washer and dryer. “The end result is a functional free-flowing spacious layout that promotes comfortable movement throughout the yacht,” adds Steve.

The 90 features a full-beam master stateroom, a his and hers head with shared shower, a king-size bed, a large maple-lined walk-in closet, a credenza below a 65-inch HDTV, a vanity/desk area with swing-out stool on the starboard side, a port-side lounge seat and port and starboard credenzas with drawer storage. “You have five guest staterooms, each with its own private head and shower, crew quarters with immediate access to the engineroom, a pantry with an additional crew athwartship berth and a day head.”

Enclosed Bridge

On the Enclosed Bridge (EB) and Sky Bridge (SB) models, an aluminum ladder leads from the lower mezzanine to the enclosed bridge’s aft deck, which features a two-person seat near centerline (with standard air conditioning in the backrest) and a starboard-side aft control station – with full engine controls, radio box forward of the helm pod and a recessed area for multi-function electronics displays (MFDs). A sliding door leads to the enclosed bridge salon and its forward control station. The enclosed bridge is also accessible via a staircase inside the salon.

Inside the EB, a second salon awaits, boasting walnut cabinetry and furniture, premium carpeting and air conditioning and heating. The salon is highlighted by a port-side L-shaped lounge accompanied by a walnut hi-lo cocktail table; there’s also a Sub-Zero refrigerator forward of the lounge. The starboard side is the perfect place for the 43-inch pop-up HD TV; storage areas are provided under the lounge, aft of the starboard companion seat, and there’s also storage under both companion seats.

Forward, two Stidd double companion chairs side the centerline Stidd helm chair. The control station features a newly styled raised black wraparound electronics pod (with integrated visor). “This is the first Viking to have an electronics pod designed specifically for five MFDs,” says David. “We’ve also incorporated a series of vents in the forward section of the console. Plus, ergonomic refinements throughout make for an easy user experience.” The lower portion of the console is dedicated to recessed areas outboard of the steering wheel that hold a variety of instruments and controls.

Sky Bridge

Hull No. 1 is a Kingston Grey Sky Bridge model. The sky bridge helm and companion chair (with teak ladder backs) are positioned on a raised platform, maximizing visibility. The console is positioned on the starboard side, with a raised electronics pod housing three MFDs. The sky bridge helm pod is flanked by port and starboard radio boxes. Forward of the console, guests can relax in an L-shaped lounge (with storage underneath); a forward fiberglass module holds a sink to port and an undermount drink box to starboard.

Open Bridge

The open bridge’s center console (with forward lounge and storage underneath) anchors this spacious area. Aft of the console, which holds four MFDs in a recessed black acrylic panel, there are three helm chairs with teak ladder backs. They sit on a raised platform, again for optimal visibility. Immediately to starboard of the helm – for easy accessibility – is a refrigerated drink box. To port, there’s a convenient storage box. And forward, lounges to port and starboard feature wraparound backrests with integrated storage. A large freezer on centerline forward of the lounge rounds out the amenities on the flybridge.

Caterpillar C32A diesels packing 1925MHP are standard. CAT C32B 2400: 2433MHP engines are also available. The optional twin 2635MHP MTU 16V 2000 M96Ls power hull No. 1, which hits a top speed of 38-plus knots and cruises at 32-33 knots with a range of nearly 600 nautical miles.

Bottom Line: With a dozen spoken for, the Viking 90 will soon become the new showpiece of innovation and ingenuity for the large world-traveling sportfishing yacht. Hull No. 1 – a Kingston Grey Sky Bridge model – will debut at the Viking Yachts and Valhalla Boatworks VIP Boat Show February 3-4, followed by the Miami International Boat Show February 15-19.

Engineroom and Performance

The engineroom is painted in a bright Snow White Awlgrip for increased visibility and ease of maintenance. There’s more than 7 feet of headroom and plenty of space to access all sides of the 16-cylinder powerplants and numerous systems and components, including the Furuno omnidirectional sonar tube, Optimus steering system, Octoplex digital switching system and Spot Zero water maker and purifier system. The Centralized Seawater System has been redesigned to reduce complexity, incorporating the standard ElectroSea CLEARLINE System to increase reliability and component longevity throughout the boat. The 90’s mechanical features also include composite seacocks, eliminating corrosion, increasing longevity and decreasing weight. The standard 40 kW generators are aft of the engines for center of gravity purposes, and their location also provides outstanding accessibility.

 

For more information, please contact your authorized Viking dealer.

Length Overall (LOA): 90 ft. 0 in. (27.41 m)
Beam: 23 ft. 2 in.  (7.05m)
Draft: 5 ft. 11 in. (1.80 m)
* Gross Weight: 192,000 lbs. (87,090 kg) (Enclosed Bridge with Sky Bridge)
* Gross Weight: 188,000 lbs. (85,275 kg) (Open Bridge, no Tower)
Fuel Capacity: 3,801 gals. (14,388 l)
Water Capacity: 480 gals. (1,817 ltrs)
Cockpit Area: 224 sq. ft. (20.8 sq. m)
  * Standard Fuel Load
CAT / C32A 1925 1925 MHP  Base
CAT / C32B 2400 2433 MHP  Option
MTU Series 2000 / V16 M96L 2635 MHP  Option
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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To be represented by Premium Yachts, Ferretti Yachts and Riva , two prestigious brands of the Ferretti Group, will be present at the Moscow International Boat Show 2013, displaying motor yacht Ferretti 530 as well as Riva Iseo yacht tender.

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Luxury motor yacht Ferretti 530

Luxury yacht Ferretti 530 was very keen to undertake in collaboration once again with AYT – Advanced Yacht Technology, Ferretti Group Engineering Division and Studio Zuccon International Project . The compact dimensions, 16 meters long and almost 5 meters wide, allow the 530 yacht to deliver grand Italian luxury and cruising immersed in such comfort until now unheard of in a yacht of this size.

Ferretti 530 yacht boasts three revolutionary innovations: the full beam master cabin with chaise longue and two large open view windows that make it a real suite at sea level bathed in light, tones and the natural essences of teak. Moving the galley from the center to the aft section creates a unique open space that includes the saloon, galley, cocktail bar and the dining area, the cockpit area continues thanks to the tilting window. The roll bar free sky lounge and the spoiler allow the 530 a sporty appearance combined with elegantly formal lines.

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Ferretti 530 Yacht - Interior

Riva , the iconic Ferretti Group brand, presented a new model at the historical Lake d’Iseo shipyards in July 2011. Featuring elegance and ease of transportation as its distinctive characteristics, Iseo superyacht tender , a 27 foot runabout, is destined to become a must-have for those who love cruising on both lakes and the sea, and, most importantly, design enthusiasts. It is also perfect for anyone wishing to enhance their yacht with an exclusive tender that will never go unnoticed.

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Due to its ease of manoeuvrability and size, Iseo yacht tender is also ideal as a tender for large yachts. Innovative and elegant, it can also guarantee comfort in bad weather conditions. Besides the electrohydraulic bimini top, it was also designed with a waterproof, automobile-style soft top which protects those on board against water and the wind during cruising.

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A body has been pulled from the water near the site of a sunken luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily as two more missing people were found by divers.

The head of Sicily’s civil protection agency Salvatore Cocina confirmed two bodies had been found in the yacht which sank at around 5am on Monday.

He said there will be an investigation in due course, but the priority was to find those who are still missing.

On Wednesday afternoon, a green body bag was taken back to the port of Porticello where dozens of emergency services staff were waiting.

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The Italian Coastguard previously did not rule out the possibility that those missing, including technology tycoon Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah, may still be alive, with experts speculating air pockets could have formed as the yacht sank.

Among those also missing are Morgan Stanley International bank chairman Jonathan Bloomer; his wife, Judy Bloomer; Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo; and his wife, Neda Morvillo.

Inspections of the yacht’s internal hull took place on Wednesday morning.

A team of four British inspectors from the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) also arrived in Porticello to look at the site of the sinking.

The MAIB is looking into what happened because the yacht Bayesian was flying a British flag, it is understood.

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A helicopter was drafted in to help the search effort, as divers from the local fire service were seen entering the water with torches attached to their headgear.

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PORTICELLO, Sicily (AP) — Divers searching the wreck of a superyacht that sank off Sicily found the bodies of four passengers Wednesday and searched for two more as questions intensified about why the vessel sank so quickly when a nearby sailboat remained largely unscathed.

Rescue crews unloaded three body bags from the rescue vessels that pulled into port at Porticello. Salvatore Cocina, head of the Sicily civil protection agency, said one other body had also been found in the wreckage for a total of four.

The discovery indicated the operation to search the hull on the seabed 50 meters (164 feet) underwater was a recovery one, not a rescue, given the amount of time that had passed and that no signs of life had emerged over three days of searching, maritime experts said.

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

Fifteen people escaped in a lifeboat and were rescued by a nearby sailboat. One body was recovered Monday — that of the ship’s chef, Recaldo Thomas, of Antigua.

Thomas was born in Canada, according to his cousin David Isaac, but would visit his parents’ homeland of Antigua as a child, moving permanently to the tiny eastern Caribbean island in his early 20s. Italian officials previously listed Antigua as the nationality of someone on board.

The fate of six passengers had driven the search effort, including British tech magnate Mike Lynch , his 18-year-old daughter and associates who had successfully defended him in a recent U.S. federal fraud trial.

Lynch’s spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment Wednesday.

Meanwhile, investigators from the Termini Imerese Public Prosecutor’s Office were acquiring evidence for their criminal investigation, which they opened immediately after the tragedy even though no formal suspects have been publicly identified.

Questions abound about what caused the superyacht, built in 2008 by Italian shipyard Perini Navi, to sink so quickly, when the nearby Sir Robert Baden Powell sailboat was largely spared and managed to rescue the survivors.

Was it merely the case of a freak waterspout that knocked the ship to its side and allowed water to pour in through open hatches? What was the position of the keel, which on a large sailboat such as the Bayesian might have been retractable, to allow it to enter shallower ports?

“There’s a lot of uncertainty as to whether it had a lifting keel and whether it might have been up,” said Jean-Baptiste Souppez, a fellow of the Royal Institute of Naval Architects and the editor of the Journal of Sailing Technology. “But if it had, then that would reduce the amount of stability that the vessel had, and therefore made it easier for it to roll over on its side,” he said in an interview.

The captain of the Sir Robert Baden Powell sailboat, which came to the Bayesian’s rescue, said he had remained anchored with his engines running to try to maintain the ship’s position as the storm, which was forecast, rolled in.

“Another possibility is to heave anchor before the storm and to run downwind at open sea,” Karsten Bornersaid in a text message. But he said that might not have been a viable option for the Bayesian, given its trademark 75-meter (246-foot) tall mast.

“If there was a stability problem, caused by the extremely tall mast, it would not have been better at open sea,” he said.

Yachts like the Bayesian are required to have watertight, sub-compartments that are specifically designed to prevent a rapid, catastrophic sinking even when some parts fill with water.

“So for the vessel to sink, especially this fast, you are really looking at taking water on board very quickly, but also in a number of locations along the length of the vessel, which again indicates that it might have been rolled over on its side,” Souppez said.

Italian coast guard and fire rescue divers continued the underwater search in dangerous and time-consuming conditions. Because of the wreck’s depth, which requires special precautions, divers working in tag teams can only spend about 12 minutes at a time searching.

The limited dive time is designed in part to avoid decompression sickness, also known as the “bends,” which can occur when divers stay underwater for long periods and ascend too quickly, allowing nitrogen gas dissolved in the blood to form bubbles.

“The longer you stay, the slower your ascent has to be,” said Simon Rogerson, the editor of SCUBA magazine. He said the tight turnaround time suggests the operation’s managers are trying to limit the risks and recovery time after each dive.

“It sounds like they’re operating essentially on no decompression or very tight decompression, or they’re being extremely conservative,” he said.

Additionally, the divers are working in extremely tight spaces, with debris floating around them, limited visibility and oxygen tanks on their backs.

“We are trying to advance in tight spaces, but any single thing slows us down,” said Luca Cari, spokesman for the fire rescue service. “An electric panel could set us back for five hours. These aren’t normal conditions. We’re at the limit of possibility.”

“It’s not a question of entering the cabin to inspect it,” he added. “They’ve arrived at the level of the cabins, but it’s not like you can open the door,” he said.

The Italian coast guard said they had reinforced their dive teams and were using underwater remote-controlled robots, which can stay out for six or seven hours at a time and record the surroundings.

The lack of any signs of life and the recovery of bodies led outside experts to conclude that the search was now a recovery effort and investigation to determine how the tragedy had unfolded.

“I think the fact that there’s been quite a lot of diving presence around the vessel and that they haven’t been able to pick up any signs of life inside the vessel, is, is unfortunately, not a particularly good sign,” said Souppez.

Winfield reported from Rome and Kirka from London. Associated Press visual journalists Trisha Thomas in Rome and Silvia Stellacci in Porticello and reporter Anika Kentish in St. John’s, Antigua contributed.

This story has been corrected to reflect that Thomas was born in Canada, not Antigua.

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LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A fugitive rape suspect from Massachusetts was reportedly found on a massive luxury boat on a marina in Wilmington before he led police on a chase through Los Angeles.

Stephen Paul Gale, 71, was wanted in connection with the 1989 rapes of two women near Boston.

According to WCVB-TV , sources said Gale was found aboard a yacht named The Dior anchored at Seacoast Yachts when police closed in on Aug. 8.

Police believe Gale suspected he was being watched when he got in his SUV and took off, leading police on a lengthy chase. He was taken into custody near the UCLA medical area.

READ MORE | Suspect wanted for 1989 rapes of 2 women in Boston area in custody after LA chase

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According to WCVB-TV, once Gale was in custody, police discovered he had mutilated his own fingertips in an effort to evade authorities.

On Tuesday evening, AIR7 captured exclusive aerial footage of police as they searched the vessel. At least one of the officers involved in the search is from Massachusetts.

Meanwhile, Eyewitness News was the only TV station inside an L.A. courtroom where Gale was brought in on a gurney to face check-forging charges from the '90s. His lawyers asked to delay his arraignment while matters in Boston proceed, asking for no bail. The judge denied the request.

"Because of the very serious nature of those charges, including extreme cases of violence, including rape, robbery and kidnapping, at this time, I'm going to set bail in the amount of $2 million," the judge said.

Gale allegedly robbed a store in Framingham, located about 20 miles west of Boston, just two days after Christmas in 1989 and sexually assaulted two female employees while holding a gun to their heads. Through DNA testing, investigators were able to positively identify Gale as the suspect.

Information about Gale was distributed nationwide, according to authorities, and a $5,000 reward was offered for tips that would lead to his arrest.

Investigators also said he once had ties to organized crime.

Gale's attorneys told Eyewitness News the 71-year-old recently underwent heart surgery and isn't doing well.

"I have not heard of anybody, any crime, any problems he's had in almost 40 years," said attorney Sammy Weiss.

Gale is due back in court on October 9.

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Tech magnate missing after luxury superyacht sinks off Sicily in 'violent storm'

A British tech magnate and several other people are missing after a luxury superyacht sank near Sicily’s main city, Palermo, during a violent storm, Italian officials and sources familiar with the matter told CNBC . At least one person was killed.

Mike Lynch, who was regularly described in U.K. media as “Britain’s Bill Gates,” was not among those rescued, said the sources, who asked not to be named because of the sensitivity of the situation. They added that Angela Bacares, Lynch’s wife, had been plucked from the waters off the Italian island.

Lynch was among six people who were unaccounted for, The Associated Press quoted Salvo Cocina of Sicily’s civil protection agency as saying. “They were in the wrong place at the wrong time,” he said. Cocina also confirmed that Bacares had survived.

Italy's coast guard said in a statement that the 184-foot sailboat, named the Bayesian, sank “due to a violent storm” off Palermo at around 5 a.m. local time (11 p.m. ET) with 22 people on board. Fifteen people were rescued, and six passengers were missing, it said.

American, British and Canadian citizens were among the missing, the statement said. The coast guard said in later statement that the ship’s cook had died. It did not give the cook's nationality.  

Karsten Borner, the captain of a ship that rescued the survivors, told reporters that there was a “strong hurricane gust, and we had to start the engine to keep the ship in an angled position,” according to Reuters.

He added that they had “watched the ship behind us not to touch them and we managed to keep the ship in position.” After the storm was over, he said, “we noticed that the ship behind us was gone.”

“Fifteen people inside. Four people were injured, three heavily injured, and we brought them to our ship, he said. “Then we communicated with the coast guard, and after some time, the coast guard came and later picked up injured people.”

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One of the survivors, identified as Charlotte Emsley, 35, told the Italian news agency ANSA that she had momentarily lost hold of her 1-year-old daughter, Sofia, in the water but managed to retrieve her and hold her up over the waves until a lifeboat inflated and they were pulled to safety.

“I immediately hugged her again amid the fury of the waves. I held her tight, close to me, while the sea was stormy,” she said. “Many were screaming. Luckily, the lifeboat inflated, and 11 of us managed to get on it.”

The City Council of Bagheria said in a statement that a child of that age was being treated at a children’s hospital. It said that seven adults were taken to the emergency room but that “it seems that none are in serious conditions.” 

UK businessman Mike Lynch, who was recently acquitted in the US of an $11 billion fraud, is among those missing after a superyacht sank off southern Italy, a source close to the rescue effort said on August 19, 2024.

Lynch, 59, the missing tech entrepreneur, founded the enterprise software firm Autonomy and became the target of a protracted legal battle with Hewlett-Packard after the U.S. tech giant accused him of inflating the company’s value in an $11 billion sale. Extradited from Britain to the U.S. last year to stand trial, he was acquitted of fraud after a three-month trial.

Italy’s national fire department said in a statement that “divers, a motorboat and a helicopter” had been deployed to help with the search. The wreck was at a depth of around 165 feet, the statement said.  

Divers from the Sicilian city of Sassri and Naples, a city on the Italian mainland , were “arriving on site to search inside the sunken vessel,” it said. 

Built by Italian shipbuilder Perini in 2008, the U.K.-registered Bayesian has an aluminum hull and can carry 12 guests and a crew of up to 10, according to online specialist yacht sites. Online sites list the luxury vessel for charter for up to 195,000 euros (about $215,000) a week, the AP reported.

The boat left the Sicilian port of Milazzo on Wednesday and was last tracked east of Palermo on Sunday evening, with a navigation status of “at anchor,” according to the vessel tracking app Vesselfinder.

Fabio La Bianca, 40, took a picture of the boat at around 10 p.m. local time Sunday shortly after he closed his bar in nearby Santa Flavia. “Absurd tragedy tonight. I am lost for words,” he said Monday on Facebook.

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Matteo Moschella is a London-based reporter for NBC News' Social Newsgathering team.

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Henry Austin is a senior editor for NBC News Digital based in London.

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