Wind of Fortune Yacht
The 52m Wind of Fortune yacht (ex: Rio Frio) was built in 1980 by CRN. She features an exterior design by CRN and Kevin Calhoun and an interior by Merritt Knowles Design Group. She cruises at 13 knots and reaches a top speed of 14.5 kn. She can sleep up to 14 guests taken care of by a crew of 11.
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Previous names
| From | To | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Frio | ||
| Matahari | ||
| Taipan | ||
| Taipan III | ||
| Pearl Star | ||
| North Star | ||
| Awal |
Dimensions
| Overall length | 52.43m (172'0") |
|---|---|
| Length at waterline | 47.24m (154'12") |
| Beam | 8.11m (26'7") |
| Draught max. | 2.93m (9'7") |
| Gross tonnage | 477 |
| Full load displacement | 410 |
Build
| Port | Ancona |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Year | 1980 |
Materials
Hull
Steel
Superstructure
Aluminium
Design
| naval | CRN Spa |
|---|---|
| exterior | CRN Spa |
| interior | Merritt Knowles Design Group |
| exterior | Kevin Calhoun |
Vessel details
| Type | Motor |
|---|---|
| Class | Lloyd's Register |
| Hull type | Mono hull yacht |
| Hull configuration | Displacement |
| Number of decks | 3 |
Accommodation
| Number of guests | 14 |
|---|---|
| Guest cabins | 1 Master, 1 VIP, 5 Twin |
| Number of crew | 11 |
| Crew cabins | 1 Captain, 4 Twin, 2 Single |
Performance & capabilities
| Max. speed | 14.5 kn |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 12.5 kn |
| Speed/range | /5000 n/M |
| Fuel capacity | 114,000L (30,115.608g) |
| Water capacity | 45,600L (12,046.243g) |
Propulsion
| Type | Count | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| Propellors | 2 |
Engines
| Manufacturer | Model | Type | Year | RPM | KW | HP | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirrlees Blackstone | 8ESL | Diesel | 910 | 1220 | 2 | ||
| Total | 1820 | 2440 |
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Photos
Rio Frio in Athens
Taipan yacht in Golfe Juan