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The S60 From Princess Yachts Is Ready To Hit Southeast Asian Waters

The S60 getting into her stride

Located on England’s south coast, Devon is rich in maritime history. It was the birthplace of sailor and navigator Sir. Francis Drake and where the Mayflower set sail on her voyage to the ‘New World’. Today it is the location of the HMNB Davenport, which is the largest naval base in Western Europe, as well as being the Royal Navy’s only nuclear refuelling and repair facility. Devon is also home to one of the most important yacht building shipyards in operation globally. Started by ex-Naval Officer David King, Princess Yachts operates six factories around Plymouth, producing several hundred yachts per year.

From their original Project 31, which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, to the grand 40M, Princess has been building yachts for a generation. Sleek and sophisticated, their yachts are some of the most sought-after in the world with the striking exterior designs and exquisite interiors. Their latest model comes in the form of a flybridge motor yacht named the S60, which is perfect for the waters of South East Asia.

A spacious and beautifully designed interior features throughout the S60

If you’re looking for optimal performance — the kind that will get you to that dream cove effortlessly — then the S60 is your type of motor yacht. For a vessel with an LOA of 62 ft 1 in, the fact that it can comfortably hit speeds up to 38 kts is impressive. And thanks to optional Twin MAN V8 1200 engines, it’ll keep this up all day long. Twin Caterpillar 12.9 engines are also available and even so, still offer up to 35 kts.

She may be the smallest yacht in the S range, but the S60 does not skimp on the same quality or attention to detail that make her big siblings stand out. Owners have access to the same materials as the S65 and S72. This includes woods such as Rovere Oak and American Walnut, tiled floors and aconite worktops. Carpets, upholstered fabrics and window coverings can all be chosen to give your S60 a custom look and feel.

Ergonomically designed seating in the saloon, state-of-the-art instruments at the captain’s fingertips

The main deck features a large open-plan design with a spacious dining area and an aft galley. A U-shaped sofa provides further seating in front of the entertainment system which incorporates a large LED TV, DVD, and surround sound audio system. Sliding doors and a fully-opening window allow guests and crew to easily access the cockpit. There’s the option of a powered opening roof as well, which is perfect for letting the refreshing sea breeze flow through the saloon. As with every Princess, large windows give a bright and airy feel throughout.

The foredeck has sunbathing spots aplenty, but unique with the S range is a flybridge with bimini that offers shelter from the sun, a feature which will surely be appreciated by the Asian market. There’s plenty of seating up top as well, with a wetbar, stereo system and optional barbeque grill to spice up your entertaining space.

If you feel like doing a bit of exploring in shallow waters or getting out the old water skis, a large garage is easily accessible in the stern. There’s plenty of room for a tender, jet ski and all your water sport needs.

Princess S60: Sleek from every viewpoint

The S60 is an excellent sport cruiser, and it’s the perfect vessel for a long weekend getaway. Up to six guests can stay comfortably in the three cabins below deck. There’s a full beam en-suite Master with a flat floor that features a large double bed with plenty of storage underneath. A sofa provides extra lounging space, while wardrobes are generously-sized to accommodate your styling needs. For quiet nights in, an entertainment system with an LED television is at hand. A VIP in the bow and twin cabin starboard share the other bathroom. If you opt for it, the crew cabin is aft.

Princess has created a fine luxury motor yacht that’s perfect for a variety of environments. With its blend of sportiness and old school luxury, the S60 looks just as good moored at your local marina as it does out on the high seas, exuding an air of sophistication that few yachts can.

Specifications:
LOA (incl. pulpit): 62ft 11 in (19.7m)
LOA (excl. pulpit): 62ft 1 in (18.92m)
Beam: 16ft (4.87m)
Draft: 4ft 7in (1.4m)
Displacement approx.: 27,200kg (59,966lbs)
Fuel capacity: 715 gal/859 US gal/3,250L
Water capacity (incl. calorifier): 132 gal/159 US gal/603L
Engines: Twin Caterpillar 12.9 (2 x 1000mhp), Speed range: 33-35 knots; Twin MAN V8 1200 (2 x 1200mhp), Speed range: 36-38 knots

Words by Robbie Wilson. Check out www.boatlagoonyachting.com or www.princessyachtssea.com for more information.

From: Yacht Style #39.

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How to Build A Yacht Empire in Asia

This year, Riva is holding its first-ever worldwide launch in Asia — rather than Europe or the States — by introducing the stunning Riva 100 Corsaro in Hong Kong.

Edwin Ho is a nephew of Macau casino mogul Stanley, ran Paris interests and lived in the South of France before his Starship Yachts became one of Asia’s best-known boat dealers.

It all happened in a flash. After Paris, and living in the South of France for several years, where I became familiar with the yachting scene and ran a restaurant in a prestigious marina, my family called me back to Macau.

How frustrating. Having been abroad for much of my life, I was not prepared to adjust to the submissive attitude that is expected when you are part of a powerful patriarchal clan, so I decided to try to make it on my own.

At the time, in the early 90s, not many yacht brands were represented in Hong Kong and I thought that there was a gap to fill. I wanted to show more diversity in models, brand names and styles. In other words, to offer choices. So I set out on this mission, and have never looked back since.

The shipyard I started with, Italversil, is not well known and the people in Hong Kong in those days only looked for what they knew, read Azimut. It did not deter me.

I decided to work on creating a tight network of personal relationships with people in the industry in Italy, which is by far the world’s biggest boat builder. So, here I was, embarking on countless trips, back and forth from Hong Kong and Macau to all corners of the Italian peninsula.

The journey was tough, full of ups and downs, and many times I almost threw in the towel: no prospects, no clients, not a remote sense that this business was going anywhere.

I was also a victim of bad timing. For instance, I became the Sunseeker dealer in the late 90s after selling a big boat to a Macau tycoon but unfortunately the brand had no value or recognition back then.

People in Hong Kong were still sticking to what they saw tangibly in front of them, and to what their friends had. Copy-cat attitudes ruled the roost. You have an Azimut? That must be good, so I will get one too. I introduced many brands to Asia, but was way ahead of the times. The momentum just wasn’t there.

I brought in the first Apreamare, the Napolitan gozzo-style yacht, and sold the first Italian yacht into China, a Dominator 780 to a Dalian buyer. Also the first Ferretti Group yachts, which were a Ferretti 57 into Hong Kong, and a Pershing 45 into China.

The list goes on. As Elizabeth Blackwell famously said: “It’s not easy being a pioneer, but I would not trade a moment – even the worst moment – for all the riches in the world”.

In hindsight, my break came in the early 2000s when the market evolved, and clients who travelled and started becoming more aware that other possible choices existed out there.

I secured some pretty solid dealerships and good shipyards such as Ferretti, who were partners until the 2003 break-up, and Cranchi and Baia. My business model then changed, and I secured the best brand for each category of yacht.

For instance, Baia for fast and big offshore vessels, Cranchi as best value for mid-size cruisers, ISA for large fully custom built yachts etc.

In this way, I built up a spectrum of yacht models in each specialized category. By thus segmenting my products, and being able to offer many different kinds of yachts, my client base grew, and business improved.

Now I cemented Italian personal contacts, and became reasonably well-known within the industry. About four years ago, enjoying all the glamour and glitz at the Cannes Boating Festival, unexpectedly Ferretti came knocking on my door.

Surprise, surprise. They wanted to rekindle the flame. After some thought, I decided to jump on the bandwagon, and fast forward, here we are in 2017.

I have had another good run with Ferretti, and the latest example of this is the sale the first Riva 100 in the world, named Corsaro. The owner wants to remain anonymous, so let’s just say that the Riva 100 is a trophy in his collection, and certainly the icing on my cake.

From: Yacht Style #38.

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