January 17, 2009

New Model: Moonen 97

Moonen Shipyards a leading builder of pocket-size superyachts up to 124 feet, has launched the first in its new 97 series, the latest of the shipyard’s acclaimed Displacement models. RenĂ© van der Velden Yacht Design sculpted the Moonen 97 with a close family resemblance to the popular 84, with a harmonious profile, nicely flared bow, sloped stern with twin stairways, graceful sheer, and bold fashion plates. She is set over a seakindly round-bilge hull by Diana Yacht Design and has an inventive contemporary styling by Art-Line Interiors. The first yacht, Darsea, has already made her maiden passage to the Mediterranean; the second is set for launch later on; the third is in building process. The Moonen 97 is a prime example of how this dutch builder teams up with the initial client to produce a model with unique features that are universal enough to attract future clients. Combining and rearranging the outstanding features of the previous designs, Moonen created the 97 for a growing number of clients seeking a medium-size, long-range cruiser midway between the 72 and the 124, flagship of the range. The Moonen 97 with steel hull and aluminium superstructure, is an extended version of the custom build 96 Clementine, with the raised pilothouse replaced by a long flying bridge and sundeck with whirlpool bath. This results in a somewhat lower profile in keeping with the "typical Moonen" look of the Displacement Series. Below, the greater volume enabled Moonen to augment the four-cabin layout by enlarging owner and guest suites, expanding crew quarters, increasing stowage, and fitting in fuel tankage for about 28,000 litres providing transatlantic range. During sea trial, hull number one easily met her 13 knot design speed. At the "economy"cruising speed of nine knots, her fuel consumption was as expected at 55 litres per hour. In her maneuvering test she executed a 74-meter-diameter turning circle, and in sound measurements with both engines and genset running, she met or was better than predicted levels: no guest cabin exceeded 50 dB(A) at cruising speed and 54 dB(A) at maximum speed. With a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, the Moonen 97 is equipped by twin Caterpillar engines, Naiad zero-speed stabilizers, Cramm bow thruster, and is built to Lloyd’s Register Class and MCA Certification.
Technical Data:
LOA - 30 m (98.4ft)
Length Waterline - 27.2 m
Beam - 7.30 m
Draft - 2.18 m
Displacement - 185 t
Fuel Capacity - 27.650 l
Water Capacity - 6.700 l
Engines - 2 x Caterpillar C18DI-TA
Speed - 13 knots max, 12 knots cruising, 9 knot economical
Range - 4000 nm @ 9 knots
Hull Shape - round bildge displacement
Construction Material - Grade A steel hull, Aluminum A1Mg4,5Mn super structure
Project - Rene van der Velden, Diana Yacht Design
Classification - Lloyd's Class, MCA Certified

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