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New images of the 37-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/60" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alloy Yachts (Company)">Alloy</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/766" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Genevieve37.0m (121'5&quot;)Alloy Yachts1995">Genevieve</a> have been released following an extensive refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="STP Shipyard Palma (Company)">STP Shipyard</a> in Palma. The sloop underwent a comprehensive eight-month overhaul, from bow thrusters to headsail cars, to coincide with her 30-year survey.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365618/image/large-197ef00737e57bd542c4b729324ada18.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365618">“Originally built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/60" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alloy Yachts (Company)">Alloy Yachts</a> in New Zealand in 1996, this classic <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/577" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubois Yachts (Company)">Dubois</a> design has been refitted twice in the southern hemisphere, but this marks the first time she has undergone such an extensive refit on this side of the world,” commented <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/766" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Genevieve37.0m (121'5&quot;)Alloy Yachts1995">Genevieve’s</a> captain Thomas Auckland.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365625/image/large-124168dccf12243dca5ca9482c45a274.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365625"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365622/image/large-edd2fd8657c41915892a8c3331de8df5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365622">Below deck, the interiors have been refreshed with reupholstered soft furnishings, new tables, marble counters and updated carpeting throughout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365631/image/large-9dc54e6e71c22aa96e9acc4493ac9548.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365631"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365627/image/large-82004fac234f064fc44fd1ac7b7643ed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365627">Externally, a new teak deck was installed by Queen Deck, while a full repaint was carried out by De-Cabo. The crew took charge of removing and servicing all winches, hydraulic rams and deck hardware. The mast received a completely reconfigured spreader layout after a major overhaul, with the removal of VSAT domes, tri-sail tracks and old radar units. “In all they were able to shave around 600 kilograms out of the rig, with the pull and step being handled seamlessly by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2011" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marine Results (Company)">Marine Results</a>,” added Thomas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365651/image/large-256281c1e0672b65c9936f67c8e7b12e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365651"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365655/image/large-c21a057b422c9de14dd8cf12faf3918f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365655">Moreover, the drivetrain, gearbox and main engine were completely rebuilt by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8297" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dynamic Marine Diesel (Company)">Dynamic Marine</a>. From the outset, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/766" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Genevieve37.0m (121'5&quot;)Alloy Yachts1995">Genevieve</a> had relied heavily on pneumatic systems, from door actuators to toilet flushing. However, the growing scarcity of parts and general inefficiencies led the refit team to begin converting these systems to more reliable 24-volt electrical alternatives.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365634/image/large-bebdb2b4d826585bb39d4fa3dca36c00.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365634">On the electrical front, the shore power units were replaced, the generators were entirely rewired, and the PLC system was refurbished.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365648/image/large-355b6005de568bbe1fda21b5e7eecaa9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365648">“There has been some blood, sweat and tears, but overall it has been an incredibly successful refit and the boat has come out in great condition ready for another five years of world cruising,” concluded Thomas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365654/image/large-be3e6411bd9fceed435890030eb3847c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365654"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/766" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Genevieve37.0m (121'5&quot;)Alloy Yachts1995">Genevieve</a> is available for charter in the Caribbean this season through <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3637" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="McMaster Yachts Ltd (Company)">McMaster Yachts</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365643/image/large-f8d870e93fcf26b23a89a5273e67c5a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365643">

yacht Genevieve post refit

New images of the 37-metre Alloy sailing yacht Genevieve have been released following an extensive refit.

37m Alloy sailing yacht Genevieve completes refit

The 36.58-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/192" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons Shipyard</a> J Class sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1276" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shamrock V36.58m (120'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1930">Shamrock V</a> has been relaunched at Saxon Wharf, Southampton in the UK following a multi-year restoration, which was her most comprehensive refit since her first launch in 1930.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311970/image/large-249e4000cb46e77f684961dae0b79b52.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311970"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311971/image/large-87d8a04e9056a1bd301ad40bf7bf0926.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311971">In 2017, the J Class yacht suffered major damage to her structure while racing during that year’s America’s Cup J Class regatta. An assessment of the damaged yacht found that her steel frames were plagued by rust and rot, making it unclear whether <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1276" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shamrock V36.58m (120'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1930">Shamrock V</a>’s original materials could be salvaged. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311966/image/large-995fa295c3b2b48488ebef84084f01f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311966">In the seven years that followed, the vessel, which received a new owner in 2022, was stripped down completely, and restored by skilful shipwrights, engineers and project teams.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311967/image/large-9d338b39bb4887449e56f151db47b1e2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311967">The impressive, historic restoration saw more than 95 percent of her original teak that was installed during a re-planking in 1970 has been removed and refitted, and 70 percent of the mechanical systems onboard were reconditioned. In addition, the team also managed to salvage, strengthen, and repaint 62 percent of the yacht’s steel frame.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311968/image/large-424d4c0f7d329df4571f2c5c2de989b0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311968">“We were very fortunate to have a committed and knowledgeable owner who enabled us to fully and correctly restore this vital part of yachting history and prepare her for her next 100 years,” explained Paul Spooner, who led the project team along with Feargus Bryan.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311972/image/large-ce4614ec69fc742d54d53cdc61982174.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311972">While much of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1276" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shamrock V36.58m (120'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1930">Shamrock V</a>’s authentic antiquity has been preserved, all of her 6,500 bronze alloy bolts were so decayed they needed to be replaced by bolts from a factory based in the north of the UK. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311973/image/large-201a24323dbd741c84f5ba7fa3e1d7d6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311973">Moving inside, the sailing yacht’s interior has also been rejuvenated, as her new mahogany-based saloon was redesigned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/477" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adam Lay Studio (Company)">Adam Lay Studio</a>, while her rigging was repaired by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2011" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marine Results (Company)">Marine Results</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311969/image/large-c7b25409641a3674f3d2cab25ec45105.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311969">“It is very rare to be able to work on a revival of this scale and ambition. Some of our artisans were using hand tools that were used on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1276" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shamrock V36.58m (120'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1930">Shamrock V</a>’s original build. &nbsp;It is without doubt the biggest and arguably the most important yacht restoration in the world today,” Chief Shipwright, Giles Brotherton, commented. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311974/image/large-0fcc0e74c13efe0fb0a61e1ae13613d0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311974">

37m Camper & Nicholsons yacht Shamrock V relaunched after restoration

The 36.58-metre Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard sailing yacht Shamrock has been relaunched following a multi-year restoration.


37m Camper & Nicholsons sailing yacht Shamrock V relaunched following restoration

The famous sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M577.6m (254'7&quot;)Vosper Thornycroft2004">M5</a> (formerly Mirabella V) is coming to the end of a major refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/194" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuovi Cantieri Apuania S.p.A. (Company)">NCA Refit </a>part of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">The Italian Sea Group</a>. After arriving at the yard in Marina di Carrara last April, she is due to leave in early February. <img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/108435/image/large-04c5f53047fd3dc4bf4156217cec6ed9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/108435"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M577.6m (254'7&quot;)Vosper Thornycroft2004">Mirabella V</a>&nbsp;(pictured below) was built for Joseph Vittoria, the former CEO of the Avis Rent-A-Car company. His mission at the time was very simple: to build a sailing yacht with the biggest sloop rig in the world. He achieved his wish and at the time of her launch in 2004, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M577.6m (254'7&quot;)Vosper Thornycroft2004">Mirabella V</a> broke a number of records. Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/52" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ron Holland Design (Company)">Ron Holland</a> and built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vosper Thornycroft (Company)">VT Shipbuilding</a> in the UK, at 75 metres in length she was the largest composite yacht in the world with an 89-metre rig. Her 151-tonne lifting keel varied the draught from 4 to 10 metres.<img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/42245/image/large-ffe0f8ab1339e72ccbb36f61ad489a5b.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/42245">“The current owner acquired the yacht from Vittoria in 2012,” says Capt. Don Anderson. “He’s an experienced owner but this was his first sailing yacht, so he was smart and sailed her for a year before deciding how he wanted to modify the yacht. He’s a keen pilot, so one of the first things he did was change the transom shape and extend the aft deck to carry a Carbon Cub seaplane.”This <a href="http://M5%20departs%20Falmouth%20following%20extensive%20refit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">first refit</a> took place at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> shipyard in the UK and the yacht was relaunched as 77.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M577.6m (254'7&quot;)Vosper Thornycroft2004">M5</a> (pictured below) in 2014 with a new stern, major engineering upgrades, new Carbo-Link rigging and a refreshed interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>. The composite rigging saved around 15 tonnes of weight and to compensate the 85-tonne bulb was cut off the keel to leave a blade with a sacrificial lead tip attached by fuse bolts designed to break off in case of grounding. This left the keel slightly unbalanced.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/29072/image/large-05ac9476910011f3ab8e3ad3b00e312a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/29072">“We knew the keel would be front-heavy, but we couldn’t address it because we ran out of time at&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a>,” says naval architect Rob Doyle, who followed the original build and subsequent refits. “As a result, it made a lot of noise when it was raised and the keel box is right next to the owner’s head in his cabin. He enjoys night sailing, but when the boat arrived at a favourite anchorage in the early hours of the morning everyone on board would be awake!"<img src="/uploads/store/photo/29595/image/large-ebc8bc67cad4cad20cff997b940b0e08.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/29595">When <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M577.6m (254'7&quot;)Vosper Thornycroft2004">M5</a> was due to undergo her 5-year Lloyds survey it was clear that remedying the keel problem would be a top priority. As the mast would also have to come out for inspection, the owner’s team chose the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/194" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuovi Cantieri Apuania S.p.A. (Company)">NCA</a> shipyard because it is one of very few refit yards with the capacity and hard standing space to work on such a massive rig, which still holds the record for having the biggest mainsail hoist in the world (removing and re-stepping the mast was overseen by UK specialists <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2011" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marine Results (Company)">Marine Results</a>).<img src="/uploads/store/photo/108431/image/large-c4e4316dc2fde1807194853b7da039d0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/108431">“We did a thorough analysis and went through a dozen different solutions, but eventually decided the simplest and most cost-effective thing to do was cut the keel in half and move the ram housing 300 mm forward,” says Doyle. “So we literally cut out a section in the middle, put it all back together and now it's perfectly balanced. All you can hear is the hydraulic pump when it's lifting. We were expecting a lot of drama, but the shipyard did an excellent job and it worked out really well.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/108432/image/large-6f166568fbaf4fe7cdd181ed0ececa8e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/108432">In addition to the keel modification – by far the most challenging intervention – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M577.6m (254'7&quot;)Vosper Thornycroft2004">M5</a> now has a new three-tone grey livery with a metallic palladium hull, anthracite silver superstructure and crystal silver mast and boom. Even the paint job was more complex than it might appear. The yacht was originally painted white for good reason as dark colours can lead to overheating and the aramid/vinyl ester laminate ‘gassing off’ chemical vapours. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/108434/image/large-0dfc02326cc05fe3f2d9b65103bd186d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/108434">For this reason, the exposed superstructure and upper surfaces of the spreaders are painted a lighter shade of silver. Other upgrades include a new composite hardtop to replace the soft bimini on the flybridge, recaulked teak decking to match the silver paintwork, new interior flooring, carpeting and fabrics, new finishes in the bathrooms, and a massive Egyptian red jasper marble countertop for the bar in the main saloon. As a surprise for the owner, a crew member even painted a WWII aviation-style logo on the lower mast section that is visible through a viewing window inside the yacht.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/108433/image/large-6f7ee4bb350c7e7604865e0774d55463.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/108433">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M577.6m (254'7&quot;)Vosper Thornycroft2004">M5</a>&nbsp;has been a challenging project from both an engineering and logistical perspective, but the results speak for themselves,” says Giovanni Costantino, chairman and CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">The Italian Sea Group</a>. “The refit market is important in its own right, but the experience and know-how we gain from these complex projects can be transferred to our new-builds, and vice-versa.”

Sailing yacht M5 approaching end of major refit

The 78m sailing yacht M5 is coming to the end of a major refit after arriving at Nuovi Cantieri Apuania's facility last April.

78m sailing yacht M5 close to completing refit at NCA 

Marine Results are currently working on the rigging of a traditionally styled wooden ‘phinisi’, a 65 metre Indonesian sailing ketch. Lamima was built on the beach in Bira on the island of Sulawesi and towed to Italthai Marine in Bangkok to be fitted out.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150377/image/large-063e9d478654240f154dc5ca98135474.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/150377">Ben Wood is leading the team at Marine Results. He states, “Marine Results is handling the management of virtually every aspect from the deck up. We have been responsible for all the mast hardware design and we contracted Fairlie Yachts for their invaluable input into the traditional design. We are now managing the onsite spar and mast hardware assembly and ultimately the rigging and stepping.”<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150378/image/large-ba9cd4f525ee19f9753db0d0cac42ae6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/150378">Scheduled for completion in October, Lamima will be the largest sailing phinisi in the world. Upon completion, she will be operated by a luxury cruise company.By Gemma Fottles

65 metre Indonesian phinisi Lamima nearing completion

The major refit and remodelling of M5 is nearing completion with an exciting schedule of milestones planned over the next month. Last week the impressive 78m sloop left the Pendennis facilities at dawn to be manoeuvred to Queen’s Wharf at Falmouth Docks in preparation for her enormous 89m mast to be hoisted back into place.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146070/image/large-e89f8c243f26e71c3853c6be8de9fded.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146070">The stepping of the main mast was managed by Marine Results, with equipment supply, infrastructure management and hydraulics expertise provided by Pendennis. Marine Results is extremely familiar with M5’s rig as the company commissioned to install the original mast in 2004 and having since removed the mast for maintenance in the Mediterranean four years ago. Ed Danby, Director of Marine Results, explained the complexity of the operation: “The primary crane, provided by Ainscough Cranes with a lifting load of 1,000 tonnes, is one of only two in the UK capable of this operation. As the mast stepping required lifting to 300ft in the air it was crucial that the wind was less than 10 knots. The mast was hoisted at dusk whilst there was still just enough light to ensure the mast was safely vertical. It then took five cranes, supported by a team of over 30 people, five hours to complete the complex procedure.” Support was also provided from other local companies including A&amp;P, who is now hosting the yacht at Queen’s Wharf, with two of the lifting cranes provided by Macsalvors in Redruth.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146071/image/large-bb84e1b4aa54247be0b9154fb108a88a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146071">As the largest single-masted sailing yacht in the world, M5’s mast and rig are reflective of her size. When the yacht originally arrived at Pendennis as Mirabella V the mast and rigging weighed over 45 tonnes. However, part of the refit specification was to improve her rig and fittings replacing them with a system made of carbon fibre and titanium, designed and manufactured by Carbo-Link with OYS making the fittings. Although the mast and spreaders have remained original, the 34 new carbon fibre stays have been constructed with built-in dynamic fibre optics displaying the load through a central computer. There are also advanced chafe and wear monitoring systems inside each of the carbon foils. This is the first time that this technology has been installed on a superyacht, being previously engineered for use on America’s Cup AC45 wing-sailed catamarans.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146072/image/large-ed6d001aa5c0b6bebe5675f057da2734.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146072">This change has reduced the weight of M5’s rig by an incredible 18 tonnes. Despite the lighter rig it is estimated that the strength gain is as much as 30%. This reduction upstairs meant the weight in the keel had to be reduced. So to further improve her sailing performance, extensive calculations by Ron Holland Design required 60 tonnes to be removed from M5’s keel during her refit, balancing the stern and interior modifications that have added to the yacht’s weight overall.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146073/image/large-bc2c720d96811f61bf2be5277e29bc6f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146073">M5’s sailing performance will also be enhanced by the addition of a new winch for the UPS sail. Previously there were only two sets of captive winches on board for the 3 headsails which created problems in managing the enormous sails when changing their setup. Adding a dedicated captive winch for the UPS will allow the sail to be set irrespective of the rest of the rig, creating not only a more effective but a safer system for the crew.Following its stepping the mast will be pre-tensioned to achieve the estimated correct load on each of the stays, and the electronics are in place to monitor the sensors in the rig. The next few weeks will be spent observing and adjusting the length and fittings on the stays to achieve dock-true settings. The new rig will be tested in full during M5’s sail trials scheduled for early November.Pendennis +44 (0)1326 211344 <a href="mailto:info@pendennis.com?subject=Pendennis%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@pendennis.com</a> <a href="http://www.pendennis.com/">www.pendennis.com</a>

Marine Results steps M5's 89 metre mast at Pendennis

We have just come accross this impressive video of the removal of the world's tallest superyacht mast, the giant 89 metres high rig belonging to the 75 metre M5. M5 is not only the world’s largest sailing sloop but she has the world’s tallest carbon rig. m5’s intensive refit period at the Pendennis facility in Falmouth is well underway with the new developments to the world’s largest sloop rigged sailing yacht already taking shape. <iframe height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/QdF0sVe0AsM" frameborder="0" width="560" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>

Video of the removal of the world's tallest superyacht mast

Rigging specialists Marine Results have made a key new appointment to their management team. Ben Porteous joins the company as Project Manager, to take charge of planning and control of the major rig work and NDT (non-destructive testing) projects that the company’s teams carry out around the world. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/141777/image/large-ce3486d648a02aeb2dcbd09155de43fa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/141180">Marine Results is responsible for rig servicing and repairs on many of the world’s largest cruising and racing superyachts. The company’s business has grown significantly in the past few years and Ben’s appointment reflects the diversity of the projects both geographically and technically which have increased in line with the company’s expansion. With 15 years’ diverse experience in the marine industry Ben brings to Marine Results his superyacht rigging and management skills, including those gained as former project manager at Ocean Yacht Systems and prior to that at Berthon Boat Company Ltd. He has already worked on a number of Marine Results’ existing projects including Mirabella (now m5), and Salute. Marine Results’ Director Ed Danby says of Ben’s appointment: “We are pleased to have Ben on board here at Marine Results. He will be central to the coordination of our teams to ensure we continue to supply rapid turnkey packages to our customer base as demand grows further on our resources internationally.”Marine Results Ed Danby +44(0)23 80 454666 <a href="mailto:ed@marineresults.com?subject=Marine%20Results%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">ed@marineresults.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.marineresults.com/">www.marineresults.com</a>

Marine Results appoints new Project Manager

In a move that strengthens their position as one of the world’s leading superyacht and raceboat rig and structural inspection specialists, international riggers Marine Results have signed a Teaming Agreement with Pierrepont Analysis. All contracts acquired by Pierrepont in the marine sector will be handled jointly by the two companies, as will inspections that are acquired directly by Marine Results. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/140389/image/large-5df562e6f6ef708c3742315faad73200.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/140389">“By securing the marine services of Pierrepont our core team can now focus on the other areas of our business while Pierrepont can head up our inspection facility,” explains Managing Director Ed Danby. “Marine Results already has a very high level of qualified expertise for carrying out non destructive testing including ultrasonic and phased array inspections. We also have a very healthy order book for major yacht rig work. The arrangement increases the capacity of both companies, enabling us to take our offer to a higher level across our customer base.” Pierrepont Analysis is run by Ben Pierrepont. The company already has a significant turnover in the marine sector, and is active in the renewable-energy, aeronautical and automotive sectors, which it will continue to service separately. Like the Directors of Marine Results, Ben Pierrepont is NDT qualified with nine years experience. He has a wealth of marine surveying experience and expertise in composite build and repair techniques. Ben has built and surveyed some of the most up to date racing and cruising boats afloat, including numerous America’s Cup and Open 60 Class boats. “The agreement with Marine Results enables us to offer a broader service and a bigger team not just for our NDT rig inspections but for hull, deck, internal structures, keel and other structural inspections as well,” comments Ben. “The exclusivity of our arrangement means that all rig inspection work coming into Pierrepont will be routed through Marine Results". The contract formally starts on 1st August but the two companies have already completed two projects together. Last week the 220ft ketch Athos had her rigged unstepped and inspected in a three day fast turnaround, after she had sustained damage. She was fully operational again in time to participate in the Superyacht Cup in Cowes. A second contract for a 24 metre luxury catamaran, part of the Sunreef Yachts fleet, was undertaken in Poland when the Marine Results/Pierrepont partnership carried out analysis on the resin infused carbon mast. Marine Results already has a similar partnership with another specialist company, Wavelength NDT, which also provides ultrasonic inspection services and consultancy for non destructive testing of metallic and composite engineering structures. “Pierrepont Analysis adds knowledge and manpower to the Marine Results team,” concludes Ed Danby. “We are looking forward to a successful partnership.” Marine Results Ed Danby +44(0)23 80 454666 <a href="mailto:ed@marineresults.com?subject=Marine%20Results%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">ed@marineresults.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.marineresults.com/">www.marineresults.com</a>

Rigging specialists team up with Pierrepont Analysis

Superyacht rigging specialists Marine Results have invested in a horizontal tensile testing machine which will enable rigging, spar and lifting equipment to be ultimately and accurately tested to ensure that specifications of equipment manufactured and designed by the company are within safe working loads. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/138241/image/large-51696f2c0ee8d0af0f576d2dca7ae488.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/138241">The machine tests loads up to 60 tonnes which include splices for halyards on the world’s largest superyachts, hydraulic cylinders such as vang and backstay, jammer loads and tender lifting equipment. The testing machine, which is externally calibrated on an annual basis in accordance with ISO 7500-1:2004, works using destructive testing to bring the individual products under load and was custom designed by manufacturers AJT equipment for Marine Results’ use in the marine sector. The machine is 11 metres long and operates using a pulling hydraulic force. It is located in the company’s UK workshops. “It is vitally important that we have an accurately calibrated testing machine,” comments Ben Wood of Marine Results. “We are making up halyards for yachts of up 88 metres so the loads are extreme, and there is no room for error. Having the facility with a machine of this size means we can provide a highly accurate testing service to our customers.” The machine is currently testing a new Code Zero halyard and jammer arrangement for a newly built 66 metre luxury sailing yacht. The power pack from the load testing machine is also utilised for testing hydraulic systems and cylinders after servicing in the workshop. The machine will shortly be modified to do cycle testing ie. repeated application and releasing to replicate the forces suffered by a yacht at sea. Marine Results Ed Danby +44(0)23 80 454666 <a href="mailto:ed@marineresults.com?subject=Marine%20Results%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">ed@marineresults.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.marineresults.com/">www.marineresults.com</a>

Test machine puts superyacht rig products to the ultimate test

Jon Morris has joined International spar and rigging consultants Marine Results as a Partner. Jon, who was most recently Technical Director at Formula Yacht Spars, has specialised in masts and rigging for the last 14 years. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/129262/image/large-7b6a297b978d3b854979a702131277be.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/129262">At Marine Results he will use his vast knowledge of composite and aluminium mast building technology to meet the demands of superyachts and grand prix racing yachts for a full-service and specialist rigging service. He joins the team, whose head office is in the UK with a further facility in the South of France, to offer services including full mast service, rigging, hydraulics, NDT Inspections, rope work, certified lift equipment, mooring systems and height access equipment. Marine Results also operates a worldwide service. Jon was also previously Rigging Manager for Hood Yacht Spars. He has managed the build process of Volvo, America’s Cup and numerous super-yacht spar projects from the design stage through to final sail trials. He is a qualified Navtec hydraulic service agent. During the 32nd Americas Cup, Jon worked on the rig programmes for both Shosholoza and UIT Germany. During the two most recent Volvo Ocean Races he worked with Ericsson, Telefonica and Team Russia. Jon continues to sail at many international regattas and has previously sailed for the British team in the 2003 Admirals Cup, Telstra Cup and Key West. He is found forward of the mast at superyacht and maxi events throughout the year. At Marine Results Jon joins a growing business which has worked on several significant projects recently including the conditional survey of the 88m <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385">Maltese Falcon</a>. Other recent and ongoing commissions include work on <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/595">Hyperion</a>, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1966">La Cattiva</a>, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2098">Moonbird</a>, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1926">Antara</a>, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/39">Salute</a>, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/301">Mirabella V</a>, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1644">Hetairos</a> and <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/624">Georgia</a> as well as the CW44s (12m) and numerous other racing and cruising superyacht rigs. Marine Results Ltd Jon Morris +44(0)7887 840754 <a href="mailto:info@marineresults.com?subject=Marine%20Results%20Ltd%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@marineresults.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.marineresults.com">www.marineresults.com</a>

Jon Morris joins Marine Results as partner

International spar and rigging consultants Marine Results has opened a base at La Ciotat, east of Marseilles, to meet the demand of superyachts and grand prix racing yachts for a full-service and specialist rigging service in the region. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128682/image/large-765c86347954c1ee064f36889475a162.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128682">The location at La Ciotat boasts a comprehensive facility for superyachts, including a 2000 tonne Yacht Lift, a 300 tonne Travel Lift and a 300m x 60m dry dock. The establishment of the Marine Results rigging service at La Ciotat provides a valuable addition to the range of services already available. Marine Results will be offering all its existing services including full mast service, rigging, hydraulics, rope work, certified lift equipment, mooring systems and height access equipment. With the addition of a 500 tonne OYS heading press Marine Results is now the area’s official OYS agent, capable of carrying out heading of rods up to -430 (44.45mm dia.). Marine Results’ personnel are also qualified to carry out a range of Non Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques including Ultra-Sonic in composite core and monolithic structures and Dye Penetrant inspections of metallic components. Marine Results, whose headquarters are in Hamble, UK, joins La Ciotat’s other marine service outlets as an independent rigging company. The company will continue to service rigging in situ at locations on a worldwide basis, as required. The team has just finished an annual service of the world’s tallest mast, that of <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/301">Mirabella V</a>, a follow-up to a full 5-year OYS recommended service of the standing rigging that the company undertook a year ago in La Ciotat. Marine Results has worked on several significant projects recently including the conditional survey of the 88m <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385">Maltese Falcon</a>. Other recent and ongoing commissions include work on <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/595">Hyperion</a>, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1966">La Cattiva</a>, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2098">Moonbird</a>, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/227">Drumbeat</a>, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1926">Antara</a> and <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/39">Salute</a>, as well as the CW44s (12m) and numerous other racing and cruising superyacht rigs. Marine Results Ltd Ed Danby +44(0)7880678908 <a href="mailto:info@marineresults.com?subject=Marine%20Results%20%28SuperYachtTimes.com%29">info@marineresults.com</a> <a href="http://www.marineresults.com">www.marineresults.com</a>