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The Anatomy of a Yacht | Superyacht Terminology

Whether cruising with family and friends or enjoying an adventurous sailing trip, yachts can offer everything you need for the perfect holiday. Before stepping board, it can be useful to familarise yourself with the parts of a yacht to understand the language and terminology used by the crew onboard, and to appreciate how these impressive vessels work. From the keel to the sails, it's important to understand the anatomy of any vessel before setting out on a chartering journey.

The Parts of a Yacht - An Overview

Understanding the parts of a yacht not only improves your sailing experience but will also increase your appreciation of these powerful vessels. A standard yacht has several key parts, including a stern, hull, and bow. The stern, or aft, refers to the back the yacht, sometimes accompanied by a swim platform. On the other end of the vessel, the bow refers to the front of the yacht. The part of the yacht that floats in the water is referred to as the hull. Most traditional yachts have one hull, however catamarans are typically ‘multi-hull' having two points of contact with the sea.

Mischief superyacht was designed with an iconic French navy hull and white boot stipe.

Hulls – Materials and Design

As hulls are one of the largest components of a yacht, it is important that the design is intentional to withstand the elements on the ocean. The material that is it constructed of varies depending on the vessels size and intended use; it is common to see hulls made from wood, steel, or composite materials. Hulls play a crucial role is ensuring stability on board and a smooth journey as conditions on the ocean can vary.

Bridge & Bridge Deck

Port side & starboard side.

These terms refer to the left and right sides of a yacht; Port side refers to the left side, while starboard side is the right. A helpful tip is to remember the saying “there is a little bit of port left in the bottle.” This terminology is often used by crew in order to effectively communicate with their team in order to avoid accidents and safely navigate the seas, so you will likely hear these terms onboard your stay.

Lady Pamela’s large swim platform ideal for fishing or setting off paddleboarding.

Yacht Main Salon and Swim Platform

There is plenty of fun to be had in these two areas of a yacht. The main salon refers to the main living room onboard and is a space where yacht designers can showcase their personality in the design. Often featuring plush seating, stylish decor and high-end entertaining systems, guests can comfortably enjoy downtime relaxing and socialising in this area. The swim platform is exactly what it sounds like; it offers a convenient way to jump in to cool off and enjoy the water. When you feel it’s time to take a dip, the swim platform is the perfect spot to soak up the sun, enjoy the available watertoys , dip your feet in the ocean, or take a refreshing dive or snorkel in the sea.

All of these elements are thoughtfully designed by experts across the world to construct the magnificent yachts that we know and love. We encourage you to experience our favourite vessels for yourself through luxury yacht hire to appreciate the impressive design and craftsmanship. Our team is here to help you plan your dream holiday on board today.

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WALLER 880  CATAMARAN

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The WALLER 880 Cat is a full length bridge deck catamaran designed for family coastal cruising, with the occasional foray further afield. Full length bridge decks have several advantages in smaller cats, in that they provide a stronger hull structure, more deck space, are easier to construct and eliminate the need for expensive bow beam structures. They also eliminate bow netting which needs to be maintained and replaced on a regular basis. Pounding in heavy weather is minimized by keeping the bridge deck clearance as high as practical in a vessel this size. It should be noted that vessels of this configuration have safely completed the longest ocean voyages, including circumnavigations. An ideal boat for the amateur boat builder.

L.O.A.                                    8.88 Mtrs

L.W.L                                    .8.45 Mtrs

Beam                                     4.96 Mtrs

Draft0.                                      80 Mtrs

Displacement                          3105 Kg

Hull Length / Beam                 9.18 to 1

Sail Area                      50.84 Squ Mtrs

Payload (Ave)                         1000 Kg

Payload (Max)                        2000 Kg

Note# All displacement and payload weights above are as per designed plan, and cannot be guaranteed.

The Waller 880 is designed for safe, comfortable family cruising, with bunks for 4 in seperate cabins, and room for 2 more on the dinette in an emergency. It also features a large, functional toilet / shower area, a full size chart table, a large galley, and a huge cockpit for socializing. There is excellent headroom throughout, with over 2 metres in the working hull areas and 1.5 metres over the bridge deck sitting / sleeping area. simplicity and ease of construction the hulls are strip planked in cedar and glass composite. The bulkheads, deck and cabin utilize plywood for cost efficiency, but can be constructed from composite panels if desired. The entire vessel uses timber / epoxy construction, with virtually no additional internal framing. The rig is a simple but efficient 3/4 sloop, with a large sail area for light weather cruising, easily reefed in heavier weather. Auxiliary power is from an outboard engine in a seperate pod beneath the bridge deck. This works remarkably well, and the 880 is very manouvreable under power. vessel features small stubb keels for cruising simplicity, and efficient spade rudders for positive helm control. Steering as designed is by tiller, although wheel steering could be fitted as an alternative.

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Designing superyacht bridges

Step aboard almost any large yacht built 30 years ago and, in terms of design aesthetics and operational logistics, the wheelhouse and navigation bridges are likely to be disappointing.

Relative to those of today, boats were small and their wheelhouses – if there was one – offered precious little space. Worse, the consoles were a hodgepodge of equipment from various manufacturers, replete with competing designs, colours and operating controls. There were exceptions, of course, but in general the primitive electronics and limited size of the bridges constrained even the most talented designers.

In the early 1980s, interior design became more important, and designers began looking at ways to unify the mish-mash of radars, radios, autopilots and gauges into a coordinated installation that looked like it belonged on a yacht. Nevertheless, there were problems, namely that the best equipment – equipment built for commercial ships – was often too large, and too ugly, to be accommodated.

As yachts became larger, owners and their captains began spending more time working with naval architects and interior designers to integrate the equipment, which, thanks to solid-state technology and miniaturisation, was smaller and ran cooler than earlier generations.

Captains who came from commercial vessels brought with them a more defined sense of bridge layout and a knowledge of what equipment was available. Vendors, too, began to play a greater role, providing guidance in choosing equipment and delivering engineering to ensure compatibility and determine electrical load requirements.

Black box electronics

The two greatest advances in bridge design – the ones that gave designers and crew the most flexibility – resulted from the introduction of black box technology and daylight-readable flat-panel monitors. Thanks to these technologies, gone were the days of monolithic, standalone units, mismatched equipment and interface problems. When engineered properly, black box electronics allowed a bridge console to be arranged in a way that worked ergonomically, while being flexible from an operational standpoint.

It is common on larger motor yachts to have a stand-alone navigation station that is equipped with a full-size chart table, with monitors that supplement repeaters for such units as the gyrocompass, the speed log, GPS and depth sounder. With black box technology, the captain or watch officer can view any of the equipment that can be displayed at the helm station on their monitor.

But even the best equipment can’t provide a safe and comfortable operating environment if it is installed in a poorly designed space.

Designing bridges for safety

The wheelhouse is a workspace, and there are three basic operations that must be addressed in any design: boat handling, navigation and communication.

Design issues should be addressed in the following order of importance: safe pilotage and navigation, aesthetics and guest interaction.

From operational and practical angles the helm station often blends all three, even if there are separate, discrete stations for navigation and communications.

It is particularly important that the helm station be arranged so boat-handling, navigation and communications controls are grouped within the helmsman’s easy reach.

‘The information that is necessary to operate the vessel safely is what should be primary in viewing and control,’ says AJ Anderson, an experienced captain and managing director of Wright Maritime Group. ‘Anything else will cause distraction and will reduce situational awareness in the short term and cause fatigue in the long term.’

Equally critical to the efficient and safe running of a superyacht, says Captain Emile Bootsma of Blue Moon , is the visibility provided by the bridge’s windows.

‘It is the most important consideration in bridge design,’ he says. ‘Navigation by day or by night is still very much a visual exercise, and I have seen too many bridges where the visibility is so poor that you could barely see your own bow, let alone any other ship that may be navigating in your vicinity.

‘Windows need to be as big as possible; the view angle needs to be as large as possible; consoles need to be as low as possible; and bridge furniture needs to be as unobtrusive as possible.’

Anderson agrees. ‘The ideal console layout is straight [athwartships] to allow the watch team to transit from side to side while also providing reasonable monitor visibility from any angle,’ he explains. ‘In addition, it should provide the watch team with direct access to necessary equipment and work space with unobstructed views, particularly for the officer of the watch on the starboard side.’

This refers to the requirements under the International Regulations for Preventing of Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) that, if at all possible, a watch officer or helmsman should be able to see a vessel that is approaching in his vessel’s so-called ‘danger zone’: the sea area from dead ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the starboard beam. This is because vessels crossing from this sector have the right of way.

‘Safe pilotage does not have to be exclusive of aesthetics and guest enjoyment,’ Anderson notes. ‘Safe operation is impacted by layout, material selection, lighting and equipment selection, positioning and integration. The objective is to minimise distraction, confusion and fatigue while maximising awareness.’

Anderson says that when laying out a wheelhouse, he prefers placing the GMDSS station or radio room aft to starboard, and if space is available, he places a chart table directly behind the helm station with an equipment cabinet directly above.

‘Besides giving the pilot more readily accessible equipment controls,’ he explains, ‘it creates a useful barrier that also provides additional navigation workspace on the tabletop.’

Seating is one of the most common subjects that results in conflict between designers and deck officers. Many owners enjoy sitting in the wheelhouse with their guests, and it is not in the least uncommon to find large settees in a modern yacht’s wheelhouse.

There have been a few abysmal designs in which the designer convinced the owner to provide seating for passengers ahead of the helmsman, thus blocking the helmsman’s view and increasing the potential for an accident.

‘Being in the bridge is a memorable experience for any guest,’ says Bootsma, ‘but too often designers are so focused on guest comfort or aesthetics that they unwittingly design fixtures that intrude on the safe navigation of the vessel.

‘One yacht has a chandelier installed in its bridge! Even if it were not being used during night passages, I can only imagine the distraction it would cause the watch officer in a rough seaway.’

Helmsmen can take advantage of pilot chairs with controls such as joysticks, trackballs and laptop computer tables built into the armrests, but while this might be attractive to some captains, others prefer a more Spartan approach.

‘Traditional navigational bridge chairs do cause quite a lot of clutter in a bridge,’ Bootsma notes, ‘but a seating bar is perfectly adequate for most of the navigation we do. When there are guests on board, a captain standing upright at his helm is a far more professional look than one slumped in a chair. On longer passages, the guest seating doubles as additional seating for the watch crew, and we specifically designed ours in such a way as to maximise the all-round view.’

Lighting the bridge

Lighting design is also an important consideration. Equipment in consoles and elsewhere in the wheelhouse, including instruments and pilot lights, must have dimming circuits to lower the level of emitted light, which can be distracting.

Downlighting must be able to be adjusted for night operations so as not to impair the watch team’s night vision. This is normally done by having a separate circuit that allows only low-intensity red light. Switches that control white lights should be positioned away from the doorways, so that a guest cannot inadvertently turn them on, thereby blinding the watch team.

The same concept must be kept in mind when choosing materials. Whenever possible, shiny or reflective fabrics or finishes should be shunned in favour of light-absorbing alternatives. Additionally, since the surfaces will see quite a bit of use, textiles and leathers should be contract grade – durable and easy to maintain. If possible, the perimeter bolsters on consoles, chart tables and nav stations should be removable, so that they can be reupholstered when needed.

Bridge flooring

Arguments abound over soles. Traditional wood soles – teak and holly, for example – are lovely but require high maintenance and are acoustically ‘bright’, meaning they reflect sound. They can also be slippery. Many operators prefer high-end contract-grade wool carpet, which helps attenuate noise and provides greater relief for legs and feet.

Some yachts are built without doors to the weather decks. This is an unfortunate design, since access to the boat’s exterior is an important consideration.

With a direct connection to the deck, the operator can quickly access wing stations, can take bearings with a pelorus, or can get a better look at approaching traffic, nav-aids or geographic features with binoculars.

On occasion, wheelhouses are fitted with one door instead of two. This is certainly better than a wheelhouse with no doors, but in a rough sea or in driving rain, if the single door is windward, opening it is sure to introduce unwanted water into the room.

Photography: Courtesy of Kongsberg Maritime, Alewijnse, Klaus Jordan and Franco Pace

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The Riviera 78 Motor Yacht is a new class of motor yacht from the award-winning team of designers, engineers and craftspeople at the company's headquarters and 16.8-hectare facility on Queensland’s Gold Coast.

Following more than 40 years of evolution and with over 5,700 yachts in multiple styles built and now located in all corners of the world, the 78 MY design represents a distinguished new era for Riviera.

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Key Features

Saloon and bridge decks extend to the stern - The 78 Motor Yacht be available with an enclosed or open bridge deck and includes accommodation for up to 10 adults in four luxurious staterooms and crew quarters.

The saloon and bridge decks both extend through to the stern of the yacht, offering multiple dining, entertaining and relaxing spaces for parties, family gatherings or quieter moments.

Riviera Australia owner Rodney Longhurst describes the new yacht as "timeless and contemporary". A range of premium fabrics and leathers are utilised extensively throughout the interior, combining with a painted finish to walls and headliners while superbly varnished, finely matched timber can be selected in high gloss or satin finishes.

Owners will be engaged with personalising their yacht from the very beginning of their build, deciding on furniture placement, colours and fabrics and how they wish to best utilise the many spaces on board.

One of the key interior design features is flush surfaces throughout – including the use of integrated refrigeration and icemakers.

Step aboard - The main saloon may include dining and lounge spaces or simply act as the grand lounge with dining focused on the aft deck which can be semi-enclosed, covered entirely by the bridge deck overhang and protected by optional clears. The large U-shape galley, with twin ovens, four-burner hob, comprehensive refrigeration and storage capabilities, has been positioned as a centrepiece of the entertaining spaces.

An internal timber staircase leads from the port side of the main saloon to the bridge deck which also offers lounge, entertaining and dining spaces. A bar is built into the aft deck and a day head is optional.

An elegant curved timber staircase from the forward end of the main saloon leads to the accommodation deck with its four staterooms and three bathrooms. The full-beam Master suite amidships is bathed with natural light from extended hull windows. It provides an electrically adjustable king-size bed and extended his-and-hers en-suite bathroom. The VIP guest stateroom fitted with a queen double bed and also benefiting from hull windows is forward, with an en-suite bathroom. The port stateroom offers the option of a double bed or twin beds that can slide together. The starboard stateroom includes two single cross-over berths. A third bathroom is shared and can act as a day head.

Two doors are built into the exterior of the transom. A separate door on the starboard side provides access to the stand-up engine room and crew quarters. A larger door on the port side lifts to reveal a garage for water sports, diving and fishing equipment. A convenient shower is built into the underside of the door.

The unique teak-laid swim platform was developed in co-operation with Opacmare to provide a three-step design that can be lowered into the water to make access simple both for swimming and launching water sports equipment. A swim ladder is incorporated into the side of the platform.

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• LOA: 80′ 8″
• Beam: 19′ 8″
• Draft: 6′ 3″
• Fuel: 2,695 US gal
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What “good” bridgedeck clearance is and why is it important? – Richard Woods Interview # 4

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Editor’s Note: These videos are meant to be introductions to basic catamaran design considerations. For more in depth discussions please contact Richard Woods via his website or comment below on this article. We welcome questions and suggestions.

In this interview, we talk to Richard Woods about one of the most important characteristics of cruising catamaran design – bridgedeck clearance. It is a feature that is often too low especially on small catamarans. Richard explains that while bridgedeck clearance seems like a simple yet elusive measurements, it is in fact a very complicated design characteristic that catamaran architects have to thoroughly think out.

Can I get an inflatable dinghy underneath? A question Richard Woods suggests asking to determine if a catamaran has enough bridge deck clearance.

For more information or to purchase build plans from Richard Woods, please go to his website at www.SailingCatamarans.com .

Please see Episode 1 for an introduction of Richard, Episode 2 to learn about galley locations, and Episode 3 for a primer on why cruising catamaran bows are an important purchase design decision .

Tell us a little bit about what bridge deck clearance is?

The bridge deck is essentially the part of the catamaran that you stand on. It is the space between the hulls. It’s not just the saloon but also the cockpit and the forward anchor lockers. It’s one of the most important design features that you have because the waves can come up and hit underneath. Structurally a bridge deck slamming into waves is not as bad as it sounds, but it sounds really really scary when you have too low a bridge their clearance.

That’s why it’s always important to check on the clearance that you’ve got if you’re buying a catamaran.

I’ve been on boats where you haven’t been able to put food on the saloon table while we’ve been sailing because it just gets thrown off. It’s just so horrible especially when you’re sailing to windward or in a confused sea.

What kind of distance are we talking about – feet inches meters?

What I tend to tell people to do is to make sure that they can get a conventional inflatable dinghy underneath their boat. A high bridge clearance would be three feet. But just looking at the boat and saying, “Can I get an inflatable dinghy underneath?” which is essentially about 18 inches.

Obviously the bigger the boat the easier it is to have a good clearance because people don’t get any bigger when the boat gets bigger, so you don’t need more than standing headroom in the saloon.

On a small boat that’s going to be really challenging and so anything under 30 feet it’s essentially impossible to have standing headroom and good bridge deck clearance.

I guess you’d end up with a really tall boat.

So you talked about slamming when you don’t have enough bridge deck clearance, but is that the main thing that occurs do you run into any problems with steering the boat is slamming just a physical discomfort.

You want the bridge deck to be as short as possible, and that’s because there’s three factors.

One can be from the waves just sailing along in flat water. Two hulls make waves, and they cross underneath the bridge deck. You can get a lot of interference just in flat water with the waves hitting underneath. If you have a low bridge deck clearance and the hulls close together, you can have the water hitting the bottom with no waves. The further apart you have the hulls, it becomes sort of a a mole hill of interference rather than the mountain that you’re sailing over. So that’s one factor that contributes to the slamming whatever sort of boat you have.

Then the second factor is that as you start sailing into waves the boat’s going to pitch up and down and so the bars go down and up. That’s why you want the bridge deck clearance as far back and as high as possible. The bridge to clear should start as far back as possible, so it doesn’t bash into the waves.

Then there is a third factor with that. If you can easily imagine that if you had the bridge that starting a long way back, but it had a vertical front. Every time a big wave came, it would slam into that front, so you want to have a gentle curve in front which is essentially usually under the anchor lockers. It’s got the benefit that the anchor lockers drain easily because the water will run to the back.

So you want (1) a high bridgedeck, (2) that clearance you want it to start as far back as possible, and (3) you want a gentle slope.

When we’re talking the gentle slope you mean the underside of the boat?

When the bows pinch up, the stern goes down. The same applies to the stern and the cockpit. You really want to have the cockpit higher than the middle of the boat. The boat pitches around the middle right, so the lowest point can be in the middle, and you want it as high as possible.

The stern is lower, but obviously at the stern you’re not going to have waves slamming into the back unless it’s really bad.

So those are the priorities. A high bridge deck underneath, a sloping front that starts as far back as possible, and a higher cockpit then is a good thing.

Then you’ve got the bows as well because the hulls are making waves, and so a lot of people including myself make a quite an exaggerated s-shaped knuckle. The waves that hit come up and break away instead of going up and hitting the bridge deck .

On the inboard side you often see boats with either quite a chambered inner hull side or the knuckle arm to help deflect the spread and waves down.

Then there’s a another factor which is that most bridge decks are flat underneath across the boat, but it’s actually much better to have it slightly fade.

(Editor’s note: Richard models with his hand during this portion the effects of the wave. Please refer to video).

One of the times when it’s very obvious is if you have an outboard in a cell with a flat base. An outboard in the cell is very close to the water. Even if the bridge deck is high, you can hear that slamming badly.

When somebody’s looking for bridge deck clearance if the boat is in the water, what kind of clues are you looking for?

The anti-fouling line is going to be a big factor, but on a lot of boats like for example the Fountaine Pajots being one in particular the anti-fouling line is deliberately taken quite a bit above the real water line.

There’s good reasons for that. One is that it saves all the dirty scum along the water because the anti-fouling paint goes higher.

The other is that your eye is taken to the top of the antibody line so effectively reduces the freeboard. That’s why people do it.

So that makes it a bit misleading as to where the real clearance is. So another good one is that basically no one designs a catamaran with transoms immersed. If you look from the transom and look forward, you should probably get an idea of how much clearance there is, and you should always take a tape measure with you. Then you can just very quickly see what it is. A tape measure is always handy when you’re looking at things.

I know that one of the things that will bring down your bridge deck clearance is having too much gear on board. So when you’re looking at a new boat that’s emptied out of gear, are there any rules of thumb to know how far down that’s going to sink as you as you load it up?

That’s another thing. You’ve always seen pictures of boats. They’re saying we just launched it and it’s floating on its marks. It’s brilliant. Well no that’s awful because they haven’t got half a ton of water and fuel on board. They haven’t got a ton of people on board.

The boats always get heavier and heavier and heavier and over the lifetime they’ll go down hugely. Inches.

The other problem with that of course is when the boat’s heavier it doesn’t respond to the waves so quickly. So you get more bridge deck slamming the heavier you are which is another factor that people say. You want to keep the boat light, so it goes fast.

But in fact you want to keep the boat light, so that it’s more lively and bounces over the waves rather than plows through them. So it’s just more comfortable all around.

That was a big thing that I found from going ocean sailing that when I decided that I was going to go and not come back. I took everything with me, and then every time I flew home back to England, I would take stuff off the boat and fly home with it because I realized that I didn’t want all that stuff.

Definitely. It’s easy to think you need all the all the comforts of a home aboard where you really need to divest stuff.

Thank you for bridge deck information. It sounds like there’s more to look for than just sort of how many inches above the water. There’s all the design shape and everything. That’s really great information. Thank you Richard!

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By Diane Selkirk

I love to travel and have spent the past seven years sailing with my family aboard our 40 Woods Meander catamaran - traveling from B.C.'s north coast, to the west coast of the US, Mexico, the South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia, across the Indian Ocean to South Africa and on to St Helena, South America, the Caribbean and Central America.

2 replies on “What “good” bridgedeck clearance is and why is it important? – Richard Woods Interview # 4”

Dear Richard and Catamaransite.

Thanks for this article. Do you have actual measurements of bridgedeck heights for the most popular mass produced cats? (Eg Lagoon 40, Nautitec 40 Open, FPS etc). Either “empty” or with a reasonable weight on board? I wonder why it is not standard practice in reviews to indicate it, given the importance.

I think it’s important, but over the last 10 years I’ve looked for this info and find it’s scarce, which is why you don’t see this in our “Brands” section. In speaking with catamaran designers, bridgedeck clearance is only one factor of many in determining catamaran performance, and again, only one of many factors to take into account when considering catamaran comfort. All boat designs are a compromise as designers balance design criteria. Also, depending how the boat is used changes priorities. Bridgedeck clearance will probably be at the top of the list if you’re circumnavigating, and at the bottom of the list if you’re cruising. (Cruising boats spend 99% of their life at anchor or at the dock). So … it depends..

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Sea Lion is a 1988 Delta Marine Pilothouse currently available for sale in Seattle Washington. This boat has a price of $3,800,000. and is listed with sales professional Martin Snyder out of our Seattle, WA office and be reached by calling 206-789-8044. Our team at Seattle Yachts is here to help you find the right boat for your needs, budget, and style. We have access to boats off the market that will never be seen online, so contact us today with your interest.

Price: $3,800,000

SPECIFICATIONS

"Sea Lion" is a beautifully maintained Delta Marine 70' Long Range, World Class Cruising Yacht.

These are preliminary specifications and non-professional photos, full specifications, professional photos and videos coming soon, accommodations - owner's suite and guest staterooms.

Sea Lion offers 5 staterooms with a beautiful and updated on-deck owners suite featuring a queen island bed, handcrafted satin finished teak cabinetry and ensuite head with stall shower. There are 4 guest staterooms, 2 with ensuite heads, 2 staterooms that share a head with all head offering stall showers. There is a laundry room in the foyer area with an LG washer and separate dryer and another great feature of Sea Lion is the port side guest on-deck day head. 

Owners suite

The on-deck owner suite has been tastefully updated and offers an island queen bed with storage drawers built into the bed pedestal, handcrafted teak nightstands with stone countertops, cedar lined hanging lockers, tall bureau with 4 large drawers, a teak writing desk, large storage cabinet, carpeted floor and a beautifully designed ensuite head with stall shower.

• On-deck owner suite
• Island queen bed with drawers built into the bed pedestal
• Custom mattress and bedding
• Teak nightstands with stone countertops
• Headboard reading lights
• Satin finished teak cabinetry
• Starboard side writing desk/vanity
• Large, cedar lined hanging lockers
• Bureau with 4 large storage drawers
• Carpeted floor
• Ensuite head

Owners suite head

The beautifully appointed head features a large L-shaped vanity with drawer and cabinet storage, custom upper mirrored wall storage cabinets, stone countertops with under counter sink and a custom teak framed mirror with side accent lighting. Other features include cork flooring, Royal flush toilet, head ventilation system, and a stone line stall shower with Grohe shower fixture and a modern glass door.

• Custom L-shaped teak vanity with drawer and cabinet storage
• Stone countertops with undercounter sinks and modern chrome faucet
• Mirrored upper vanity wall cabinet storage
• Custom teak frame vanity mirror with side accent lighting
• Cork flooring
• Head ventilation system
• Royal flush toilet
• 120VAC outlet
• Modern chrome finished ceiling lighting
• Stall shower - stone line floor and walls
• Grohe shower fixture
• Modern stainless steel & glass shower door

Laundry utility room

The laundry utility room is located in the forward port side of the guest foyer area. The room houses separate LG washer and dryer, storage locker and a large utility cabinet that houses the yachts 3X inverter/chargers, 24VDC battery charger and a stainless steel hot water heater.

• LG model T208V.W.V dryer
• LG model W1355HW washing machine
• Fire/smoke detector
• Cork and carpeted floor
• Cabinet storage
• Utility room
• 2X Magnasine MS4024 inverter/105ADC chargers
• Cotek SP3000 Pure Sine wave inverter
• Mastervolt Chargemaster 24/100-3 battery charger
• Blue Sea Systems AC breaker panel
• Blue Sea Systems inverter/house bank battery switches
• Stainless steel hot water tank
• Wesmar sonar electrical equipment

Forward Guest stateroom

The stateroom offers a large single berth, teak bed pedestal with built-in drawer and cabinet storage, upholstered headboard and headboard reading light. Other features include a small writing desk, carpeted flooring and above the berth, built-in wall cabinet storage with teak doors.

• Large single berth
• Bed pedestal with drawer and cabinet storage
• Built-in wall cabinets with teak doors
• Custom bed mattress
• Upholstered headboard
• Headboard reading light
• Hanging locker
• Smoke detector
• Air-conditioning
• Diesel heat
• First aid equipment
• Ensuite access to the jack-n-jill head (shared with the mid starboard stateroom)

Jack-n-jill forward & mid guest stateroom head

The head offers a teak vanity with drawer and cabinet storage, stone countertop, under counter sink and chrome faucet, mirrored faced medicine cabinet, Royal flush toilet and stall shower.

• Teak vanity with drawer and cabinet storage
• Stone countertop with under counter sink and chrome faucet
• Mirror faced medicine cabinet
• Hand and bath towel rack holders
• Head ventilation fan
• Royal flush toilets
• Stall shower

Mid starboard guest stateroom

The stateroom offers a large single berth, teak bed pedestal with 9X built-in storage drawers, hanging locker, upper teak storage cabinets, Flat panel TV and ensuite access to the jack-n-jill head.

• Bed pedestal with 9X storage drawers
• 3X teak wall cabinets
• Ensuite access to the jack-n-jill head (shared with the forward stateroom)

Aft port guest stateroom

The stateroom offers side-by-side single beds on teak bed pedestals with built-in drawer storage, upholstered head boards with reading lights, large center placed combination nightstand and bookrack that goes from the floor to the ceiling. Other features include stainless steel portlights, carpeted floor, hanging locker, smoke detector and an ensuite head with stall shower.

• Twin side-by-side single beds
• Bed pedestals with storage drawers
• Custom bed mattresses
• 2X Stainless steel portlights

Aft port guest stateroom head

• Framed vanity mirror
• Vanity wall sconces
• Stall shower with a modern stainless steel door assembly

Aft starboard guest stateroom

The stateroom offers a double bed on a teak bed pedestal with built-in storage, upholstered headboard with reading light, combination nightstand/bookshelf that goes from the floor to the ceiling, carpeted flooring, stainless steel portlights, hanging locker and ensuite head.

• Bed pedestal with storage
• 2X Headboard reading lights
• Nightstand with 3X storage drawers

Aft starboard guest stateroom head

Salon, Formal Dining, Galley and Beverage Center

The beautifully appointment salon features handcrafted, satin finished teak cabinetry, sumptuous furnishings, large windows with electrically controlled blinds and a combination of carpet and hardwood flooring. The space is warm, inviting, bright and a very comfortable place for family to relax after a long day(s) of cruising. The salon is really a "Great room" that encompasses not only the salon, but the formal dining are, galley and exceptional beverage bar".

• Carpeted flooring
• Large starboard side upholstered sofa with 2X leather upholstered ottomans
• 2X Sofa end tables the forward table has a custom table lamp
• Port and starboard art nook ceiling lighting
• Large windows with electrically control blinds
• 2X Club chairs
• Custom teak stereo/SAT TV entertainment center
• Custom teak TV cabinet - hi-low lift, 40" Samsung TV
• Planked wood ceiling design, white in color with LED lights with stainless steel light rings
• Stereo speakers built into the ceiling
• Portside storage bureau
• Portside deck access door
• On-deck guest head just outside of the port salon door
• Multiple GFCI protected 120VAC outlets
• Chilled water air-conditioning

Dining area

• Wood dining table
• 8X Highbacked upholstered dining chairs
• Ceiling dining table lighting
• Harwood flooring
• 120VAC GFCI protected outlet
• Tall bureau/side table with dining serving ware and accessories
• There is a serving/breakfast bar from the galley that can accommodate/serve an additional 4 guests for dining

The galley is large, u-shaped in design and offers exceptional food prep space, high-end appliances, two large portlights that provide light and a nice view of the exterior surroundings, the galley's ceiling is light in color with LED lighting which helps to open up that space and makes for a great food prep area for the family's chef, and another great feature is the galley's breakfast/serving bar that can accommodate up to four adults for dining and is also a great workspace.

• Large u-shaped galley with granite countertops
• Granite countertop serving bar
• Abundant overhead and undercounter cabinet storage
• Drawer storage
• Satin finished teak cabinetry - shaker style cabinet design
• Kitchen-Aid mdl KHMC1857XSP Microwave oven
• GE Monogram 4-burner stainless steel propane cooktop
• GE mdl ZET1SM3SS stainless steel oven
• GE Monogram trash compacter
• GE Monogram dishwasher
• Liebherr Premium Biofresh refrigerator
• Liebherr No Frost freezer
• Large stainless steel sink
• InSinkeEator garbage disposal
• Xintex S-2A propane safety switch for the cooktop.
• Multiple 120VAC GFCI outlets
• LED lighting

Beverage center

The beverage center is located to port of the yachts galley, offering granite countertop, a large & deep stainless steel sink, large capacity ice make, refrigerator, wind cooler, late machine and exceptional drawer and cabinet storage.

• Granite countertop and backsplash
• Large and deep stainless steel sink
• Chrome sink faucet
• 2X Large portlights with privacy blind
• 120VAC GFCI protected outlets
• Ice maker, large capacity. Summit mdl BIM69OSPUMP
• U-Line refrigerator, mdl U-2115RB-00
• Late machine
• Wine cooler
• All appliances have teak clad doors
• Drawer and cabinet storage

Sea Lion's 240/120/24/12V electrical power is supplied via shore power, the yachts three Inverters, dual Northern Lights generators and the yachts DC battery systems. All power is managed through the yachts power multiple distribution panels. Shore power connections are made through the fore and and aft 240V/50A Glendinning Cablemaster systems, each cable system is connected to an ISO transformer and the Comar Auto-Shore 50A 240/120V power boosters. The vessels battery system was designed to provide AC & DC power to maintain necessary systems so the owners can a quiet night at anchor without running a generator.

• Dual Northern Lights generators with sound shields
• Northern Lights M944WS 30kw generator
• Northern Lights M9944WS 30kw generator - with hydraulic PTO for stabilizers and thrusters
• 2X MagnaSine MS4024 4kw inverters/chargers. 105A DC battery charging capability - Installed in 2019
• 1X Cotek SP3000 3kw Pure Sine Wave inverter #3
• Mastervolt Chargemaster12/50-3 Battery charger - pilothouse helm
• 2X Newmar Phase Three - mdl PT25W battery charger - engine and generator chargers
• ISO power transformers
• 2X GlenDinning 240V Cablemaster systems with 100' of power cords
• 2X Comar electric - Auto-Shore 50A120-208-240 AC dock voltage power booster system
• Blue Sea Systems battery on/off safety switches
• Blue Sea Systems AC & DC breaker panels
• Xpelair engine room ventilation fan controls - located in the engine room
• 2X Dynagen generator remote controls - located in the engine room above the NL generators. Note the Dynagen controls are connected to the Maretron system.
• Engine room electrical/mechanical panel: provides a Maretron display, HVAC power, Ships 240/120V, 24/12V breakers and power information, as well as CAT engine information.
• Headhunter Tank Sentry SYM-ZS forward fuel tank level sender control
• Baldor-Reliance AC motor for bilge suction pump system
• Headhunter freshwater domestic "Caliber and Mach5" water pumps
• Lifeline AGM engine, generator and house batteries - models and capacity info coming soon.
• Lifeline GPL-31T 105AH generator start battery
• Lifeline AGM GPL-31T pilothouse equipment batteries - 2X installed January 2023
• Technicold by Alaska marine Diesel - Air-conditioning with electric heating system
• MagnaSine inverter remotes located in the pilothouse
• Maretron display, MagnaSine inverter, FCI water maker, Air-conditioning control display panel located in the aft port section of the pilothouse

Propulsion power for Sea Lion is provided by a Caterpillar 3408B series V8 471HP/351kw diesel engine, coupled to a TwinDisc MG516, 5.05-1 ratio transmission. The immaculately kept, stand-up engine room is accessed through either the guest stateroom foyer or the from the aft deck. The engine room/machinery space offers excellent accessibility to all of the equipment housed in the room. The space has a bright white wall and ceiling finishes and couple this with the AC & DC ceiling lighting and the bilge lighting, creates almost daylight brilliance that really aids in working on equipment or using the workbench/vise in the engine room.

• Caterpillar 3408B V8 471HP/351KW diesel engine - engine hour meter reads 3734. Hours since being overhauled in 2002
• TwinDisc MG516 5.05-1 ratio transmission - rebuilt
• Micro-Commander 91102 electronic engine and transmission control system
• Updated main engine and generator exhaust wraps
• Racor "Crossover" style fuel/water separator filter system
• Racor fuel/water separator filters for the generators
• Engine mounted gauge set, including exhaust pyrometer
• Sea Chest with water supply from either side of the keel
• Sea strainers for the main engine and generators
• Xpelair engine room ventilation fan control system
• NAIAD Multisea II stabilizer system
• ABT 50HP bow and 35HP stern thruster system
• Engine driven PTO for the stabilizer, anchor windlass and thruster systems
• Northern Lights generator driven PTO for the stabilizer, anchor windlass and thruster systems
• Fuel supply transfer system
• Port and starboard mid-fuel tank sight tubes
• Oil change system
• Fire system
• Emergency bilge pump system w/compartment manifold selector
• Manual bilge pump override switches - 4X pump controls
• Engine room camera
• Highwater bilge alarm indicator panel - monitors 6X compartments
• Portside workbench with stainless steel countertop, sink and a large stainless steel vise
• AC & DC task & bilge lighting
• Aft center parts storage bins
• Forward engine access door with round viewing window
• Access stairs leading to the aft deck

Other notable mechanical equipment

• Kabola HR500 hydronic diesel furnace - new. The heater is located in the aft port deck bilge.
• Water makers - 2X FCI Q-MAX Water Makers, each with 3X membranes, sediment filters. new membranes 2/11/2022
• Chest freezer - located in the forward aft deck utility bilge
• Kidde Fenwal fire system - located in the forward aft deck utility bilge
• Jun-Air mdl 2000-US1 air compressor
• Crab/pot puller. Power and mount is located in the aft port side of the aft deck. Stored in the aft port deck bilge, along with the Kabola furnace
• GlenDinning Cablemaster system - located in aft starboard deck bilge compartment

Pilothouse, Flybridge and Navigational equipment

The Pilothouse is spacious, bright and open space, offering a recently updated helm console with new Furuno navigation equipment and a centered helm station, dual STIDD series 500 helm chairs, a large u-shaped raised cruising settee which can easily seat 6 adults and provides excellent visibility for your family and guest while cruising, an off-watch berth, beautiful teak flooring, port and starboard side deck access doors and both power distribution and Inverter/Water maker and Maretron control panels.

Pilothouse features

• Newly updated upper and lower helm consoles - black matt finish
• Dual STIDD 500 series helm chairs
• Large U-shaped, raised cruising settee. Both the settee and the helm chairs were reupholstered with matching ultra-leather.
• Burlwood settee table with stainless steel table legs
• Beautiful teak flooring
• Port and starboard side deck access doors
• Phantom door screens
• Single off-watch cruising berth
• Clock & Barometer
• Abundant cabinet storage
• Chart storage
• 8X Storage drawers
• LED courtesy and ceiling lightings
• Bookshelves behind the cruising settee
• Large storage area inside the helm console
• Exterior windshield, window and side door mesh screens - white
• Exalto windshield wiper system
• Fireboy Halon system
• Mast light control panel - located in the starboard upper helm panel
• Port aft panel with a Maretron display, water maker controls, Inverter controls
• Power distribution panel located in the stbd side of the lower helm console
• Stainless steel destroyer style helm wheel
• Helm console red/white LED lighting

Navigation pilothouse upper console

• 2X Furuno GP-33 multi display
• 2X I-Com M650 VHF radio with remote mic
• NAIAD Marine - Mutisea II stabilizer control
• 2X Maretron DSM410 display
• 2X Furuno new multi displays
• Kahlenberg M-512 signal multi function horn panel
• Furuno SC-702 SAT compass

Lower console

• 4X Furuno MU255T 24" Hi-Brite Multi-Touch Monitor
• Furuno MCU-005 keyboard
• Furuno RCU-014 keyboard
• Simrad AP70 Autopilot control
• Simrad CMD FU80 autopilot remote control
• Furuno FA-170 Class-A AIS transponder
• 2X Nav computers
• Wesmar Sonar control
• ACR searchlight remote control
• FLIR remote control
• Kahlenberg horn button
• Multi Data Source & Display panel -& USB
• 2X Fujion FMTR-SX binoculars
• Wireless Logitech MX-Keys keyboard & M720 mouse
• 4X SMK-Link "Presenter" wireless mouse - 2X for each nav computer

Docking and engine control equipment

• ABT bow and stern thruster control
• Yacht Controller mdl: TX-Dual band
• Maretron CAT engine monitoring system
• Mathers/ZF Micro Commander engine and transmission control
• There are 3X fixed helm stations - Flybridge, Pilothouse and starboard aft deck.

The flybridge offers a hardtop that gives weather protection cover over the bridge area, a centered helm station with dual STIDD helm chairs, navigation console with protective cover, a large L-shaped cruising settee with a fixed teak table and non-skid decks.

• Dual STIDD helm chairs - white
• L-shaped cruising settee with built-in storage &
• Helm chair and settee covers
• Storage inside the helm console
• Non-skid deck
• Yacht mast with security lighting and camera

FB helm console

• Furuno MU Hi-Brite Multi-Touch Monitor
• Furuno Tiller steering control
• Furuno SAT compass
• Furuno Multi-function display and autopilot control
• Furuno rudder angle indicator
• Furuno FU80 autopilot remote control
• ACR Point Pad URP-102 searchlight control
• I-Com VHF Commandmic HM-195GB
• Micro Commander/ZF engine/transmission control
• Maretron DSM10 engine and systems display
• Kahlenberg horm switch
• Helm console red/white lighting
• Engine start/stop switches
• Solid protective helm console cover

Bridge deck, Yacht Mast and Tenders

The bridge deck is very spacious area and wraps around the pilothouse in the form of a Portuguese bridge with access to the fore deck. The aft bridge deck houses "Sea Lion's" Boston Whaler and AB tenders, MarQuipt davit, Shoremaster 6-person canister liferaft, beautifully designed yacht mast that has built-in storage in the base of the mast, non-skid decking, stainless steel safety rails, access ladder to the cockpit, large deck cabinet and dual dunnage storage boxes. And as with all other aspects of this beautifully kept yacht, the bridge deck non-skid deck and structure paint is in perfect condition. When the two tenders are deployed, the bridge deck becomes the yachts sun lounging entertainment center.

• 2010 17 Boston Whaler - BWCE0186I910 with a 90HP Mercury outboard
• 2008 AB 13DLX tender - XMO21018J708 with a 40HP Honda outboard
• MarQuipt Telescoping 2500lb. tender lift
• Shoremaster 6-person liferaft
• Freshwater spigot located at the base of the tender davit
• Stainless steel safety railing
• Stainless steel flag staff
• Forward starboard locker that storage houses 2X propane tanks
• 2X aft bridge deck mounted stern LED safety lights
• E.P.I.R.B - mounted on the aft starboard deck dunnage box
• Ships bell mounted on the starboard forward side of the bridge deck
• FLIR camera
• 2X Radar antennas
• GPS antenna
• SAT compass antenna
• Port & starboard & aft navigation lights
• 12X mounted deck/safety LED lights
• 2X Domes - 1X SAT TV receiver

AB 13DLX tender

• 2008 Center console tender
• HIN: XMO21018J708
• 2008 Honda 40HP outboard
• Rule bilge pump
• Racor fuel/water separator filter
• Dyna lead acid battery - installed Feb. 2019
• Blue Sea Systems battery switch
• 3X life jackets
• Full engine gauge set
• Garmin GPSMAP 441s
• 12VDC outlet
• Bilge pump switch
• Handheld manual bilge pump
• 2X Dock lines
• Tender lift bridle
• Full tender cover

Boston Whaler tender

• 2010 17' 170 Montauk
• WA State reg: WN 0274 RP
• HIN: BWCE0186I910
• Helm console with windshield with a stainless steel grab rail
• Mercury 90ELPT 4S 90HP outboard
• Engine gauge set
• Ritchie compass
• Standard Horizon VHF radio
• Garmin GPSMAP 561s
• 2X dock lines
• Dyno lead acid battery
• Fire extinguisher
• Orion signal flare kit
• 12VDC bilge pump
• handheld manual bilge pump
• 2X galvanized anchors

Aft deck & Laz deck storage

• Four aft deck hydraulically actuated deck hatches
• Port aft laz houses the Kabola diesel furnace and stores the pot puller
• Starboard aft laz offers abundant storage and the aft Cablemaster power cord system
• Forward center laz houses the 2X FCI water makers, the ship chest freezer and Halon 1301 system with engine room ventilation and fuel shutdown system
• Mid center aft deck houses the two tanks
• Dual warping winches
• Mid aft deck table with Corian table top and teak chairs
• Forward starboard cabinet with engine room access, cooler, Corian countertop and aft deck helm station
• Aft deck center cabinet with stainless steel sink, hot and cold fresh water, storage and houses the switches for the 4X hydraulic actuated deck hatches
• Freshwater deck washdown
• Hydraulic swim platform that can be lowered when swimming, diving or if needed safety recovery.
• Teak decking
• 3X Aft deck boarding doors; Port, starboard and aft port deck.
• Port side forward guest dayhead

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Location: Seattle, WA

Office: 206-789-8044

Mobile: 206-423-1302

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78 Motor Yacht Enclosed Bridge Deck

Following more than 40 years of evolution and with over 5,700 yachts in multiple styles built and now being enjoyed in all corners of the world, the 78 MY design represents a distinguished new era for Riviera.

The Riviera design group, in collaboration with award-winning superyacht designer Luca Vallebona, bring a combined passion for excellence to create a sophisticated yacht that delivers a perfect combination of family cruising, entertaining and blue-water passage-making capabilities.

The flexibility of the new 78 Motor Yacht design will allow owners to personalise their yacht to reflect their individual tastes and further enhance their lifestyle.

Saloon and bridge decks extend to the stern

The 78 Motor Yacht be available with an enclosed or open bridge deck and includes accommodation for up to 10 adults in four luxurious staterooms and crew quarters.

The saloon and bridge decks both extend through to the stern of the yacht, offering multiple dining, entertaining and relaxing spaces for parties, family gatherings or quieter moments.

Riviera Australia owner Rodney Longhurst describes the new yacht as “timeless and contemporary”. A range of premium fabrics and leathers are utilised extensively throughout the interior, combining with a painted finish to walls and headliners while superbly varnished, finely matched timber can be selected in high gloss or satin finishes.

Owners will be engaged with personalising their yacht from the very beginning of their build, deciding on furniture placement, colours and fabrics and how they wish to best utilise the many spaces on board.

One of the key interior design features is flush surfaces throughout – including the use of integrated refrigeration and icemakers.

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The main saloon may include dining and lounge spaces or simply act as the grand lounge with dining focused on the aft deck which can be semi-enclosed, covered entirely by the bridge deck overhang and protected by optional clears. The large U-shape galley, with twin ovens, four-burner hob, comprehensive refrigeration and storage capabilities, has been positioned as a centrepiece of the entertaining spaces.

An internal timber staircase leads from the port side of the main saloon to the bridge deck which also offers lounge, entertaining and dining spaces. A bar is built into the aft deck and a day head is optional.

The highly versatile foredeck offers a number of entertaining layouts and a Euro sun awning with the option to carry a tender or jetski and davit.

An elegant curved timber staircase from the forward end of the main saloon leads to the accommodation deck with its four staterooms and three bathrooms. The full-beam Master suite amidships is bathed with natural light from extended hull windows. It provides an electrically adjustable king-size bed and extended his-and-hers en-suite bathroom. The VIP guest stateroom fitted with a queen double bed and also benefiting from hull windows is forward, with an en-suite bathroom. The port stateroom offers the option of a double bed or twin beds that can slide together. The starboard stateroom includes two single cross-over berths. A third bathroom is shared and can act as a day head.

Two doors are built into the exterior of the transom. A separate door on the starboard side provides access to the stand-up engine room and crew quarters. A larger door on the port side lifts to reveal a garage for water sports, diving and fishing equipment. A convenient shower is built into the underside of the door.

The unique teak-laid swim platform was developed in co-operation with Opacmare to provide a three-step design that can be lowered into the water to make access simple both for swimming and launching water sports equipment. A swim ladder is incorporated into the side of the platform.

With the design flexibilities for owners to reflect their individual lifestyle and personality in the Riviera 78 Motor Yacht, she will be admired in the bays, harbours, marinas and oceans of the world.

The exterior

The Interior

General Layout

Specifications

• Length Overall (inc. swim platform and bow sprit)
• 80′ 8″
• Hull Length (Lh to ISO8666) *
• 72′ 6″
• Beam (inc. gunwale)
• 19′ 8″
• Maximum Draft (inc. props)
• 6′ 3″
• Fuel Capacity ***
• 2,695 US gal
• Water Capacity ***
• Holding Tank Capacity ***
• Sleeping Capacity
• 8 persons + crew
• Engine Option MAN V12 Shaft Drive 1550 (2x)
• Engine Option MAN V12 Shaft Drive 1800 (2x)
• Engine Option MAN V12 Shaft Drive 2000 (2x)

* Length of the hull (Lh) to ISO8666: Includes all structural and integral parts (ie. the moulded length of the hull). It excludes parts that can be removed in a non-destructive manner without affecting the structural integrity of the craft, (eg. pulpits, outdrives, driving platforms, rubbing strakes).

** Dry weight represents the estimated minimum weight of a yacht with standard engines and options, no fuel or water on board, no equipment or provisions and no personnel. The stated dry weight may be exceeded.

*** Denotes net tank capacity. For useable capacity do not rely on more than 90% of tank capacity. Actual capacity will vary according to yacht trim and sea state. Speeds are subject to normal weather conditions, fuel and/or water levels, passengers and equipment loads.

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34 Luxury Yacht Decks (Bow, Flybridge and Rear Deck Photos)

Larger yachts have multiple decks with all kinds of seating, dining areas and in some cases jacuzzis, bars, outdoor kitchens and more. Below we include a chart showing the main decks of a yacht followed by many photos of different luxury yacht decks. Enjoy.

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Types of Decks on a Yacht (Chart)

• Bow (Main) Deck:  This is usually the largest deck area and it’s situated at the front of the boat. Some yachts have built-in seating while others don’t.
• Flybridge (Upper) Deck:  This is the outdoor captain’s area to operate the boat but includes seating and/or dinette area (depending on size). Some flybridge decks are covered or can be covered.
• Promenade Deck:  These are the narrow side decks that lead you from front to back and vice versa.
• Stern (Lower) Deck: This is the deck at the rear of the boat. Some yachts have multiple stern (lower) rear decks if it’s multiple levels. You can access the cabin from this deck.

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What can you do at Moscow City?

• Dine in style: Moscow City is home to 100+ cafes and restaurants, including Europe’s highest restaurant and ice-cream shop
• See Moscow like never before: Ascend to one of Moscow City’s observation decks for an unparalleled panorama of Moscow
• Admire world-class architecture: Each of Moscow City’s skyscrapers has distinctive architecture and design
• Learn something new: Visit the Museum of High-Rise Architecture in Moscow or the Metro Museum

Moscow City is a multifunctional complex in the west of Moscow, which has come to represent the booming business of Russia’s capital. Its skyscrapers enrich Moscow’s skyline, contrasting the medieval cupolas and Stalinist high-rises. Visitors to Moscow City can enjoy entertainment high in the sky, as the complex is home not just to offices, but to restaurants, cinemas, viewing platforms, and museums.

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History of Moscow City

Moscow City was first conceived in 1991 by honoured Soviet architect Boris Tkhor, who proposed to construct a business center in Moscow. It would be complete with gleaming skyscrapers rivalling those of New York and London, to reflect the new life and growing ambitions of post-Soviet Russia.

The chosen site was a stone quarry and disused industrial zone in western Moscow, in between the Third Ring Road and Moskva River. Initially, the territory was divided into 20 sections arranged in a horseshoe shape around a central zone. The skyscrapers would increase in height as they spiralled around the central section, with shorter structures built on the waterfront to give the taller buildings behind a view of the river. 

Architect Gennady Sirota, who contributed to iconic projects such as the Olympic Sports Complex on Prospekt Mira, was selected as the chief architect, and many other world-famous architects were attracted to Moscow to realise their visions in Moscow City.

What can you see and do at Moscow City?

Where Moscow’s cityscape was once dominated by Stalin’s Seven Sisters skyscrapers , this is no more. Moscow City is home to eight of Russia’s ten tallest buildings, six of which exceed 300 metres in height. More buildings are still under construction there today, including the One Tower (which will be Europe’s second-tallest building). Once completed, Moscow City will comprise more than 20 innovative structures.

Each of Moscow City’s skyscrapers was designed by its own architect, lending the cluster of skyscrapers a unique appearance. Aside from being a site of architectural wonder, Moscow City is a place for leisure and entertainment with over 100 cafes and restaurants, exhibition spaces, cinemas, viewing platforms, and more.

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Federation Tower

• East Tower: 374m, 97 floors; West Tower: 243m, 63 floors
• Completed in 2017
• Architects: Sergey Tchoban and Peter Schweger

The East Federation Tower is the tallest building in Moscow, and the second-tallest building in Europe after the Lakhta Centre in St Petersburg. Visitors can enjoy a luxurious meal of seafood, truffles or steak at restaurant ‘Sixty’ on the 62nd floor of the West Tower, or visit Europe’s highest observation deck, ‘Panorama 360’, on the 89th floor of the East Tower.

Did you know? The ice cream and chocolate shop on the 360 observation deck are the highest in the world!

• South Tower: 354m, 85 floors; North Tower: 254m, 49 floors
• Completed in 2015
• Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP

The South OKO Tower is the third-tallest building in Russia and Europe. Here, you can visit ‘Ruski’ to dine on hearty Russian cuisine cooked on a real Russian stove, and have a drink in the ice bar. Alternatively, visit restaurant, nightclub and performance space ‘Birds’; the restaurant is the highest in Europe, situated on the 86th floor roof terrace alongside an observation deck. The OKO Towers are also home to karaoke club ‘City Voice’.

Did you know? Underneath OKO Towers is the largest underground parking in Europe, with 16 levels and 3,400 parking spaces.

Mercury Tower

• 339m tall, 75 floors
• Architects : Mikhail Posokhin, Frank Williams, Gennady Sirota

Another multifunctional skyscraper, which was designed as the first truly ‘green’ building in Moscow. The Mercury Tower has a distinct geometric shape and copper-coloured glazing, and was the tallest building in Europe upon completion. Visit ‘More i myaso’ (Sea and meat) on the first floor of the tower to enjoy European and Mediterranean cuisine whilst surrounded by greenery. On the 2nd and 40th floors a modern art gallery, the ‘ILONA-K artspace’, has just opened.

City of Capitals

• Moscow Tower: 302m, 76 floors; St Petersburg Tower: 257m, 65 floors
• Completed in 2009
• Architect: Bureau NBBJ

The unique geometric design of the City of Capitals towers resembles stacks of rotating blocks, and is rooted in Constructivism of the early Soviet period (many Soviet Constructivist buildings can be found in Moscow). Visitors to the Moscow Tower can enjoy a range of cuisines – traditional Italian dishes on the summer terrace of ‘Tutto Bene’, Panasian cuisine in the tropical luxury of the ‘Bamboo Bar’ on the 1st floor’, and poke or smoothie bowls at ‘Soul in the Bowl’ cafe on the 80th floor.

Tower on the Embankment

• Tower A: 84m; Tower B:127m; Tower C: 268m, 61 floors
• Completed in 2007
• Architects: Vehbi Inan and Olcay Erturk

After completion, the Tower on the Embankment was the tallest building in Europe, and is now the 13th tallest. It houses the headquarters of several large Russian and international  companies, including IBM and KPMG. There are two cafes located on the 1st floor of Tower C – self-service café ‘Obed Bufet’ (Lunch Buffet) and Bakery Chain ‘Khleb Nasushchny’ (Daily Bread).

Evolution Tower

• 255m tall, 54 floors
• Architects: Philip Nikandrov and RMJM Scotland Ltd

Evolution is Moscow City’s most recognisable tower, and the 11th tallest building in Russia. Its façade is a true architectural marvel, comprising continuous strips of curved glazing spiralling high into  the sky. According to the architect, Philip Nikandrov, the spiral shape of the tower honours centuries of architectural design in Russia, from the onion domes of St Basil's Cathedral to Vladimir Shukhov’s Tatlin Tower, a masterpiece of Constructivist design. Outside the Evolution tower is a landscaped terrace and pedestrian zone descending to the Presnenskaya Embankment, which was also designed by Nikandrov.

Did you know? Moscow’s largest wedding palace was supposed to be built on the site of the Evolution tower, though the project was abandoned.

• 239m tall, 60 floors
• Completed in 2011

Imperia’s interesting design has a curved roof and an arched glass façade. Inside the tower are various cafes including ‘City Friends’ for all-day breakfasts and light lunches, ‘Mama in the City’ for simple meals of Russian cuisine, and ‘abc kitchen’ for European and Indian-inspired dishes. Alternatively, visit ‘High Bar’ on the 56th floor for cocktails with a view. In Imperia you’ll also find the Museum of High-Rise Construction in Moscow (suitably located on the 56th floor), and the Camera Immersive Theatre.

Did you know? Inside Vystavochnaya metro station is the Metro Museum , dedicated to the history of the beautiful Moscow Metro!

• 130m tall, 26 floors
• Completed in 2001
• Architect: Boris Tkhor

Tower 2000 was Moscow City’s first tower. It stands on the opposite bank of the Moskva River, and houses a viewing platform from which visitors can admire an unparalleled panorama of Moscow City. The Bagration Bridge reaches across the river from the tower to Moscow City, and underneath are piers from where you can take boat trips.

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Afimall is Moscow’s largest entertainment and shopping complex, home to 450 shops, cafes and restaurants, a cinema, and a virtual-reality game park. The shopping centre is located in the central section of Moscow City, and a cinema and concert hall are currently under construction there.

What’s nearby?

Sechenov Botanical Gardens: The botanical gardens of the First Moscow State Medical University was created for students’ training and research in 1946. Today it is open for free visits, and is home to a large arboretum.

Park Krasnaya Presnya: This park belonged to the Studenets estate of the Gagarin princes. It is a monument of 18th and 19th century landscaping, with Dutch ponds, ornate bridges, and tree-lined alleys. There are also sports facilities, sports equipment rental, and cafes.

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Essential information for visitors

Website: https://www.citymoscow.ru/

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +7 (495) 730-23-33

Nearest metro: Mezhdunarodnaya (closest to the skyscrapers), Delovoy Tsentr (underneath Afimall), Vystavochnaya (closest to Expocentre)

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The Red Square and beyond: a guide to Moscow’s neighbourhoods

Apr 23, 2019 • 6 min read

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One of the world’s largest cities, Moscow is a true metropolis whose ancient neighbourhoods are interspersed with newly built high-rises, inhabited by people from all over the former Soviet Union.

It’s also the city of rings: the innermost is the Kremlin itself; further away are the former defensive rings, Boulevard Ring and Garden Ring; still further are the Third Ring Road and the MKAD, which delineates the city’s borders. There’s an ongoing joke that Moscow Mayor is the Lord of the Rings. Most sights are contained within the Garden Ring, although for some more authentic neighbourhoods one has to venture further out. To help you explore Moscow’s diversity, we picked our favourite ’hoods – but this list is by no means exhaustive.

The Red Square and around

It can be argued that Moscow, or even the whole of Russia, starts at the  Red Square  – it’s an absolute must-see for any visitor. After standing in line to check out Lenin’s granite  mausoleum , go to GUM , Moscow's oldest department store. Full of luxury shops, it’s famous for the glass roof designed by one of Russia’s most celebrated architects, Vladimir Shukhov. Apart from architectural wonders, GUM has several places to eat including the Soviet-style cafeteria Stolovaya No 57 where you can sample mysterious-sounding delicacies such as the ‘herring in a fur coat’.

On the opposite side of GUM, Kremlin ’s walls and towers rise above the Red Square. Walk through the Alexander Garden  and past the grotto to the Kremlin’s entrance. It’s a treasure trove for any art and history lover: ancient gold-domed churches, icons galore and the resting place of Moscow tsars.

On the other side of the Red Square is Moscow's symbol,  St Basil's Cathedral with its multi-colored domes. Right behind it is the newly built Zaryadye Park , which showcases flora from all over Russia; another attraction is the floating bridge jutting out above the embankment and the Moscow river. A glass pavilion nearby hosts Voskhod , a space-themed restaurant with dishes from all 15 former Soviet Union republics. It’s a perfect spot for a classy evening meal and there’s often live music.

Patriarch’s Ponds

The Patriarch’s Ponds (aka Patriki) is a historical neighbourhood, celebrated in Mikhail Bulgakov’s novel Master and Margarita . Located right off Tverskaya street, Moscow’s main thoroughfare, Patriki recently became the city’s most happening quarter. It has some of the most elegant architecture, including several buildings by art-nouveau genius Fyodor Shekhtel. Narrow streets here have a cozy feel, with recently widened sidewalks and bike lanes. In the summer it becomes party central.

Start by checking out free exhibitions or one of the cutting-edge performances at the experimental theatre Praktika . But make no mistake, the neighbourhood’s main attraction are its bars and restaurants. Patriki’s residents are well-off Russians and expats, so it’s no wonder that  Moscow’s recent culinary revolution started here. Uilliam’s , one of the pioneers of this foodie movement, still rules over the scene with its floor-to-ceiling windows. Also try AQ Chicken  for everything chicken-related, Patara  for a taste of Georgian cuisine, and Cutfish for some great sushi. Finish your gastronomic tour with original cocktails at Pinch or the Moscow outpost of NYC restaurant Saxon+Parole .

Around Kursky train station

For a long time, Kursky train station was surrounded by semi-abandoned factories and the area was best avoided. It all changed in the late 2000s, when a dilapidated wine factory was turned into Winzavod , a mecca for fans of contemporary art. Today these red-brick buildings are occupied by some of Moscow’s leading galleries. After taking in all the art, pop in the small wine bar Barrell  for a glass from burgeoning wineries of Russia’s south or grab a bite at Khitrye Lyudi  cafe.

Right next to Winzavod is Artplay , another refurbished factory full of design and furniture shops and large exhibition spaces.  It’s also home to  Pluton , one of the latest additions to Moscow’s dance scene. Other Pluton residents are the multimedia art gallery Proun  and another lunch option,  Shanhaika , with authentic Chinese cuisine.

A short walk away is Arma, where a cluster of circular gas holders has been turned into offices, restaurants and clubs including Gazgolder  (it belongs to one of Russia’s most famous rappers, Basta). Apart from hip-hop concerts, Gazgolder organises regular techno parties that sometimes go non-stop from Friday to Monday.

If you’re interested in religious architecture, Taganka is the place to go. First of all, see the old Moscow at Krutitskoye Podvorye – one of those places where nothing seems to have changed in centuries. The monastery was founded in the 13th century, but in the 16th century it became the home of Moscow metropolitans and most of the surviving buildings are from that epoch. Take a tour of the grounds, and don’t miss the interior and icons of the Assumption Cathedral.

Your next stop is the Rogozhskoe settlement of ‘old believers’, a branch that split from Russian Orthodoxy in the 17th century. The settlement is dominated by an 80m-tall bell tower. The yellow-coloured Intercession Church, built in neoclassical style with baroque elements, has an important collection of icons. Next to the church grounds is the popular Trapeznaya cafeteria, with Russian food cooked using traditional recipes – a perfect spot for lunch.

A short ride away is Andronikov Monastery, which today houses the Rublyov Museum  in the old monks’ quarters. There’s a great collection of ancient Orthodox icons although none by Andrei Rublyov, who was a monk here in the 15th century. The main attraction at the monastery is the small Saviour’s Cathedral, considered the oldest surviving church in Moscow.

Finish the day at the craft-beer cluster around Taganskaya metro station. Varka offers both Russian and imported labels, with the Burger Heroes stand serving arguably the best burgers in town. Craft & Draft looks more like a respectable old-fashioned pub, with decent food, 20 beers on tap and a hundred types of bottled brews.

Khamovniki is Moscow’s ancient textile district, named after the word kham  (a type of cloth). Two main thoroughfares, Ostozhenka and Prechistenka, cut through the neighbourhood parallel to each other. The former turned into the so-called ‘Golden Mile’ of Moscow in the 1990s, with the highest real-estate prices and some of the best examples of new Russian architecture, while the latter is still mostly lined up with impressive 19th-century mansions.

Khamovniki is somewhat of a literary quarter, as several museums devoted to Russia’s best-known writers – among them  Leo Tolstoy , Alexander Pushkin  and Ivan Turgenev – popped up here during the last century. There’s also plenty to see for an art lover. The  Multimedia Art Museum regularly hosts exhibitions by some of the best photographers from all over the world, as well as contemporary art. Several galleries, including RuArts  and Kournikova Gallery , have also found home in Khamovniki.

When you’ve had your fill of literature and art, stop by Gorod Sad on Ostozhenka, an outpost of a local health-food chain, and order dishes such as pumpkin soup or grilled vegetables salads. Afterwards, head to Dom 12 , which is located just off Ostozhenka street. This restaurant and wine bar is frequented by the city’s intellectuals and its schedule includes lectures, book presentations and film screenings, while in the summer guests migrate to a lovely courtyard.

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‘Below Deck’ Sails Into a New Era

With a different captain at the helm and new production elements, the reality show about charter yachts is switching up its style.

By Shivani Gonzalez

Starting a new season of “ Below Deck ” can be similar to returning to summer camp as a kid — you know it’s going to be fun and that you’ll be in the same environment, but some of the people will be different and you’re not quite sure what the vibes will be.

This time around, in particular, feels that way because for the first time in the show’s 11-season run, Captain Lee Rosbach is no longer at the helm. It’s a pivotal moment for a franchise that has become one of the most popular entities in the sprawling universe of reality TV since premiering on Bravo in 2013 . The show’s appeal was built on endless romances between various crew members (“boatmances,” as they came to be known), horrible charter guests and some sort of passive-aggressive fight about how many shackles of the anchor chain should be in the water. And there was always Rosbach presiding over the drama as he trudged around the boat, reeling off one liners like “I’m madder than a pissed-on chicken” and “we screwed the pooch so many times we should have a litter of puppies running around.”

At the center of the show now is Kerry Titheradge (the stern yet goofy captain of “Below Deck Adventure” fame), who is managing the Motor Yacht Saint David with the cheeky chief stew Fraser Olender by his side.

With that change in captain, the energy on the boat — both onscreen and off — is different, according to Olender.

“I feel like Kerry this season, as opposed to Lee, has a no B.S. attitude, which I love with him,” Olender said in an interview. “With Kerry, he taught me a lot and sort of forced to me confront issues directly with my team, work them out, as opposed to making executive decisions too soon.”

This shift in management style changes the central conflict — whereas the drama once focused on the captain swiftly kicking out any unpleasant crew member (as we might have seen with Rosbach), the drama now focuses on the whole crew trying to get along (since Titheradge gives people those second chances).

Additionally, Olender noted that the captain’s relationship with the crew can also affect the drama on board.

“Captains absolutely do get involved, whether they know it or not,” Olender said, adding that for the crew, everything is about “trying to impress your captain.”

This phenomenon plays out early in the new season when the lead deckhand, Ben Willoughby, called out a fellow crew member over the radios about not wearing a life vest — something he easily could have done in private. The drama that followed became an interpersonal conflict between the two of them, both with the ultimate goal of impressing Titheradge. (Of course, the two deckhands had kissed on the previous crew night out, which is more in line with the “Below Deck” drama viewers are used to.)

For “Below Deck” showrunners, the changeovers in the cast allowed them to rethink what the show would look like.

From the season premiere, it was immediately apparent that Rosbach’s absence wasn’t the only change this season: The filming is sleeker, the daily, multicourse meals prepared by the chef are given their own glamour shots and the cameras sometimes cut to the perspectives of yachties running around on deck and through the galley.

“Our showrunner, Lauren Simms, is an avid consumer of all different kinds of media,” Noah Samton, a senior vice president of unscripted current production for NBCUniversal, said in an interview. “She pitches us different ideas on how to stylistically evoke different feelings and change the mood a little bit of ‘Below Deck’ without removing what really works.”

Moving through the rest of the season, and potentially through seasons to come, Olender is aiming to bring a cutthroat management style while also bringing affection for his stews, all with his signature British humor.

On Bravo’s side, there are changes in the works for the other “Below Deck” spinoffs — including “Sailing Yacht,” “Mediterranean” and “Down Under” — which collectively, have 26 seasons. Specifically, Samton said that “Down Under” is currently filming and that even though fans should be ready to see new things, the show will stay true to its original concept.

“These are real yachties doing a real job so you have to stay within those confines because the audience isn’t going to want anything that is too produced or fake,” Samton said. “So we have to find ways to reinvent while staying true to the original concept of the show.”

And as Olender said: “I’m sure that every year if I were to work with this franchise again, that I’ll be thrown a collection of total chaotic and disastrous stews — that’s what makes it watchable.”

Shivani Gonzalez is a news assistant at The Times who writes a weekly TV column and contributes to a variety of sections. More about Shivani Gonzalez