World's biggest carbon-fibre sportfisher by Yachting Developments

Yachting Developments in NZ has proudly launched its latest superyacht project — a 39.5m (129’6’’) super fisher known simply as Hull 1015 — and it's the world’s largest all-carbon sportfisher on a scale previously unseen.

The massive flybridge expedition sportfisher left the yard's Hobsonville shed on a sunny day in Auckland on November 22, 2017, before safely launching at high tide the following day.

An impressive sportfishing superyacht, Hull 1015 has been built for a highly experienced and passionate boatowner and angler, who demanded a purpose-built cockpit with all the fishing features.

Yachting Development's Hull 1015 is said to combine luxury styling, exceptional performance capabilities and big speed, and an impressive all-inclusive fishing setup that will allow her to undertake extended fishing odysseys into remote areas for all manner of species.

MICHAEL PETERS HULL
The naval architecture and exterior design is by Michael Peters Yacht Design (MPYD), with a custom interior by the owners together with Yachting Developments and Naylor Booth Associates. Interior work, structural engineering and the design has been completed by the specialist team at Yachting Developments.

The owner of Hull 1015 approached Yachting Developments after seeing their work on their 2012-built 27.4m sportfisher Satu. The yard's expertise in carbon construction and longstanding quality of New Zealand shipyards were said to be defining aspects of this new order. The boat was 2.5 years in build.

While Ian Cook, Managing Director of Yachting Developments, said his team enjoy applying their skill sets to a broad
style of yachts, from the J Class to sportfishers,
Hull 1015 was said to be an extremely enjoyable challenge to build.

"Her sheer scale alone makes her worthy of note, but as a project of passion she is something special. The yard team and I are proud to have been given the opportunity to have worked on this impressive vessel that is sure to turn heads wherever she goes."

As a fishing and diving platform, Yachting Development's Hull 1015 is truly enormous, yet the boat retains a sleek sportfisherman’s profile. There are commercial-grade power and engineering systems, including twin 3100hp MTUs, along with the latest in gyro stabilisation to ensure comfort and performance.

ACCOMMODATION FOR 10
Hull 1015 spans four decks, with accommodation for 10 guests — a large master suite, VIP, double and twin with Pullmans — plus six crew.

The boat features a modern-classic-styled interior that has been tailored to family living.

Plentiful onboard spaces include the large main saloon and adjoining galley on the main deck, leading out to the mezzanine cockpit; the bridge saloon and helm with the connecting aft bridge deck; and the flybridge.

Guest accommodation is located on the lower deck, with the master cabin midships, VIP forward, a double to port, and a twin with two pullmans to starboard. There is also a games' room on the lower deck.

Hull 1015’s two Smuggler tenders are stored on the forward deck when not in use, with a crane for easy launching.

The sportfishing superyacht is said to boast exceptional seagoing qualities, aided by a Veem gyrostabiliser that will allow her to venture out in all conditions and fish heavy weather.

With Hull 1015 now in the water, completion work is underway ahead of the owner taking delivery in December 2017.

Specifications: Hull 1015
LOA: 39.5m, 129’6’’ (incl. bowsprit and rails)
LWL: 32.3m, 105’7’’
Beam: 8.2m, 27’
Draft: 2.8m ,9’1
Tonnage: 267GT – 81 NT
Type: Motoryacht sportsfisher
Builder: Yachting Developments
Naval Architect: Michael Peters Yacht Design
Exterior Designer: Michael Peters Yacht Design
Interior Stylist: Owner’s team/Yachting Developments with Naylor Booth Associates
Structural Engineering & Design: Yachting Developments
Hull Material: Carbon
Superstructure Material: Carbon
Accommodation: 10 (Master, VIP, double, twin with pullmans) guests; 6 crew (Captain’s double cabin, and four-berth crew cabin)
Engines: 2 x 3100hp (2340 kw) MTU
Water: 11,000 litres
Fuel: 40,000 litres
Tenders: Smuggler Strata 650 w/ Yamaha 150hp, Smuggler Strata 520 w/ Yamaha 70hp
Contract Signed: July 2015
Launch: November 23, 2017
Delivery: December 2017

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