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Bonesteel Trout Hall

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298169/image/large-cc8eb0b49083f195edd2a3b8d8e8d12c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298169">Seen last month anchored here in the British Virgin Islands, is the 55-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7215" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nomad55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2019">Nomad</a>, accompanied by a 12.25-metre tender Catamaran 40. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7215" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nomad55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2019">Nomad</a>, part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/6144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels Limited Edition 180 55.0m (180'5&quot;)">Amels Limited Edition 180</a> series, was handed over in 2019 by the Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a>. The superyacht features a distinctive colour scheme, personally designed by the owner, in partnership with exterior designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood</a>, highlighting a seamless visual composition with her blue hull and grey superstructure. The yacht's bespoke interiors were crafted by the California-based boutique residential studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bonesteel Trout Hall (Company)">Bonesteel Trout Hall</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7215" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nomad55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2019">Nomad</a> boasts a 190-square-metre sundeck, a bridge deck sky lounge and a main deck owner's suite with a folding balcony, accommodating up to 12 guests in six staterooms. &nbsp;

Amels superyacht Nomad in the British Virgin Islands 

The 55m superyacht Nomad built by Amels, is seen here anchored in the British Virgin Islands. 

Launched today at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a>, superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7215" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nomad55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2019">Nomad</a> is the latest Amels 180 motor yacht by the Dutch builder and made a first appearance in Vlissingen this morning, showing off her unique paint scheme. This is the second Amels 180 launch of the year after the shipyard rolled out<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/49605" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels launches latest Limited Editions 180 yacht (2019-02-20 13:30:00 +0100)">&nbsp;project 473</a> in February.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/74620/image/large-b48f952007ed5d8ece51a5cbcd6c99a4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/74620"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/74626/image/large-aa3fd79758487e63ea0df80facbb7728.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/74626">The custom paint job of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7215" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nomad55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2019">Nomad</a> was developed by her owner, together with the yacht’s designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood&nbsp;</a>and Amels’ own design team. The hull is finished in a vibrant shade of blue while the inner superstructure is painted in anthracite grey. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/74627/image/large-ebd3b9dece38634b217e79e2f6512802.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/74627"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/74629/image/large-b36fcc3169c05e6d80bc60c81881f047.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/74629">For the interior of this project, the owner drafted in designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bonesteel Trout Hall (Company)">Bonesteel Trout Hall</a> who worked with the Amels interior specialists to create the custom guest spaces on board. Based in California, the studio specialises in boutique residential work.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/74624/image/large-6ccc51d83996c729966a7a8e53e2fe37.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/74624"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/74621/image/large-25ee79b58915f750acc6f198e4dd6897.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/74621">The next phase in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7215" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nomad55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2019">Nomad’s</a> construction process will see her complete final outfitting and undergo sea trials on the North Sea before being delivered to her owner ahead of the upcoming summer season.&nbsp;

Amels superyacht Nomad launched

The new 55-metre Amels superyacht Nomad launched in Vlissingen, the Netherlands today showing off her striking custom colour scheme.

55m Amels superyacht Nomad launched in Vlissingen

The sale of another Amels 180 was finalised during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show this autumn, highlighting the continuing success of the Dutch yard’s Limited Edition range. The 55-metre superyacht is due to be delivered to its new owner in summer 2019.The owner created the superyacht’s bespoke colour scheme in collaboration with exterior designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood</a> and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> design team, which features a blue hull and grey superstructure. The custom interiors were developed by California-based design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bonesteel Trout Hall (Company)">Bonesteel Trout Hall</a>. Able to accommodate up to 12 guests, key features on board of the Amels 180 include the spacious 180 square-metre sun deck, the main deck owners suite with folding balcony and the wide bridge deck sky lounge.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/55253/image/large-7dd01b370201c59dcb856c94377b6fd3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/55253">“The owner was looking for proven ocean-going performance so he and his family can enjoy destinations around the world. We can’t wait to see this custom Amels 180 cruising in the beautiful Exumas or across to the Pacific just like her sister ships do,” commented Rutger Dolk, Amels commercial team.The owner and his family have been very involved in the custom exterior and interior design,” Rutger added. “Creating such a bespoke yachting experience while still offering delivery in less than a year is a great compliment to our design and project teams and demonstrates how well our Limited Editions approach works.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/55252/image/large-267a35a57527ba8043489b037da93d45.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/55252">The next available Amels 180 is now under construction and scheduled for delivery for summer 2020.