Royal Huisman 2017
This Is Ngoni
Built by the world-renowned shipyard Royal Huisman, Ngoni is the epitome of luxury and performance. Her striking design and modern features, make her the perfect yacht for those who crave both style and speed. Featuring a spacious deck and a top speed of 18 knots, Ngoni is perfect for thrill-seekers and those who love to entertain in style. Ngoni is not just a yacht, it's a true work of art that will leave you in awe.
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The interior of Ngoni is as impressive as her sailing performance, with a spacious and luxurious living area that is perfect for relaxing and entertaining in style. Designed by Rick Baker, Ngoni's contemporary interior is a true work of art that combines style and comfort in the most spectacular way.
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Ngoni’s impressive top speed of 18 knots makes her one of the fastest sailing yachts in the world. This is thanks to her sleek and innovative design that allows for a combination of speed and comfort. Whether you're in the mood for adventure or simply want to enjoy a fast and smooth ride, Ngoni's exceptional speed is sure to impress.
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Full Beam Owner’s Suite
With king-sized bed, ensuite with bath and shower and dedicated gym.
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With queen-sized bed, Japanese bath and large portlight.
Twin Guest Cabin
With two single beds, spacious ensuite and rectangular portlight.
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The Royal Huisman sailing yacht NGONI is a true masterpiece of naval engineering and design. With its striking exterior lines and impressive performance capabilities, it is no wonder why NGONI is considered one of the most advanced and innovative sailing yachts in the world. She won at the Boat International Design and Innovation Awards for Best Exterior Styling of all sailing yachts in 2018, was a finalist in the same competition for Best Interior Design. She also won at the same awards for Best Naval Architecture, and won at the International Superyacht Society Awards for Best Sail 40m +, and Best Interior in 2018.
€45,000,000
- Length 58.15m / 190'4ft
- Builder Royal Huisman
- Guest cabins 3
- Max speed 18 knots
- Hull material Aluminium
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- Multi-award winning vessel
- Impressive top speed of 18 knots, especially for a yacht of 58.15m
- Transatlantic range of 4,000 nautical miles
- Deck Jacuzzi
- Owner's study
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NGONI features
At 58.15 meters in length, NGONI boasts a sleek and aerodynamic hull, which is designed to maximize speed and stability. The yacht's exterior features a combination of carbon fiber, aluminum, and glass, resulting in a modern and minimalist design. The exterior is highlighted by a distinctive reverse bow, which not only adds to the yacht's aesthetic appeal but also enhances its hydrodynamic performance.
The NGONI's sail plan is equally impressive. The yacht's sails are made of lightweight, high-performance materials, and the rigging is designed to be easily adjustable, allowing for optimal performance in all conditions. NGONI is also equipped with a retractable propulsion system, which can be used in low-wind conditions or for maneuvering in tight spaces.
When it comes to the interior, NGONI is designed to provide both comfort and functionality. The yacht can accommodate up to 6 guests in three cabins, including a master suite, and two double cabins. The interior design features a minimalist, contemporary style, with clean lines, modern furnishings, and plenty of natural light.
NGONI's interior have won her many an accolade, and it's clear why. She features sheltered exterior seating, providing a relaxing space for guests to enjoy the fresh air. Her interiors are stylishly designed, with a colour palette of deep purples and greens, creating a unique and sophisticated atmosphere on board.
NGONI boasts an interior gym, as well as a secluded Owner's study, providing the height of luxury and comfortability onboard.
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Royal Huisman sailing yacht NGONI is a remarkable vessel, which combines cutting-edge technology, innovative design, and exceptional performance. With its sleek exterior, impressive sail plan, and luxurious interior, NGONI is a true masterpiece of modern naval architecture, and a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of the Royal Huisman shipyard.
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Ngoni for sale: Stunning sailing superyacht yours for £45m…
- Toby Heppell
- June 8, 2021
For the first time the late Ed Dubois and Royal Huisman collaboration, Ngoni, has gone on sale. She remains for many one of the most stunning yachts ever launched
“Build me a beast. Don’t build me a sheep in wolf’s clothing. This has to be an edgy and innovative weapon; fast and furious.” This was the owners brief for Ngoni , which has now been listed for sale with Carrswood Yachts.
In other circumstances this brief would have been challenging enough, but when the project is a giant 58m (190ft) sloop with a displacement of nearly 400 tonnes you quickly start pushing the boundaries of superyacht design, deck hardware and materials technology.
Happily for those with a spare £45m and who might be interested in Ngoni , when Rupert Holmes (reporting for Yachting World) looked at Ngoni in detail and spoke with her designers, he found a boat that had more than delivered on the challenging owners’ brief.
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There is much to be impressed with on Ngoni , not least her rig. The towering mast, built by Rondal, is one of the world’s largest one-piece carbon spars. The rig had to look aesthetically perfect, so the aft four metres of the boom is an extension beyond the clew of the mainsail that’s shaped to match the profile of Ngoni ’s stern.
The enormous square top mainsail covers almost a quarter of an acre – the equivalent of four tennis courts.
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As well as contributing to the minimalist styling, the elimination of as much on-deck hardware as possible has reduced weight aloft, while minimising wind resistance and improving airflow, particularly over the headsails.
Another key requirement of the brief was that the boat needed to be fun and rewarding to sail. It had to be a boat that you could sail all day and step off without feeling too tired from the excitement of hands-on fast sailing.
These requirements called for a high aspect ratio-balanced rudder allied to a manual steering system with no power assistance. The design process led to a single, 6.95m2 (75ft2) carbon rudder also made by Royal Huisman’s sister company Rondal.
An impressive racer Ngoni may be, but she is still a superyacht and down below she still displays the sort of finery you would expect for the price tag.
The interior was designed by Rick Baker and Paul Morgan. The pair do not work exclusively in the marine field so they were able to bring some bold, outside-the-box thinking to the project.
There are several specialist finishes which would not normally be associated with a contemporary yacht. These include artisan resin panels and metalised spray and lacquered textured effects. Other finishes include bespoke veneers, distinctive marbles and Italian onyx.
The deckhouse has a bar and dining area to starboard and informal seating, with coffee tables and a pop-up television, to port. A curved staircase leads down from the deckhouse to the owner’s and guest accommodation. The lavish owners’ suite takes up a significant proportion of the main accommodation deck.
It includes a full-beam stateroom with a large bathroom, a study and a spacious gym with an opening port in the topsides. There are two superbly appointed guest cabins – a twin to port and a double to starboard with a Japanese theme.
See Rupert Holmes’ full feature on Ngoni.
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Ngoni: Inside Royal Huisman's 58m sailing yacht dubbed "The Beast"
Ngoni — or the Beast as she’s known — was the last superyacht design from the board of the late Ed Dubois. And she’s one hell of a swansong...
When Royal Huisman ’s Project 398 was announced at the Monaco Yacht Show 2014, the yard revealed the owner’s brief: “Build me a beast. I don’t want a wolf in sheep’s clothing.” Three years later, we found out what he meant by beast.
“He was very clear on his ideas. He wanted something that hadn’t been done before. He really pushed Ed [Dubois] very hard,” says project manager Godfrey Cray, a Whitbread Round the World Race and America’s Cup sailor who has managed the build of 14 superyachts, including eight Dubois projects . “The owner wanted a boat that was fast and aggressive looking, a visual weapon with no superfluous systems. He wanted a sailor’s superyacht and didn’t want to compromise on speed by adding more beam or a bunch of extra cabins.”
At first, the owner’s vision outstripped that of his naval architect. “The first designs were not sleek enough, not oriented for the sheer joy of fast sailing,” says Ngoni ’s captain, Iain Cook. “We had asked three architects for proposals and gave them two months to work up a design. When he saw Ed’s, he told him ‘I know you can do better.’” Thus challenged, Dubois went back to his studio and started again, using some of his earlier powerful racing boats as inspiration. “In two weeks he gave us a design that was like nothing we had seen before,” says Cook. “That was it.”
The Beast takes styling cues from Dubois’ racing boats and 66 metre Anatta (launched in 2012 as Aglaia ), with copious amounts of glass defining her superstructure, but that’s where similarities end. Dubois’ enthusiasm was palpable when he presented the design at that press conference; its reverse sheer and bow shape were quite a departure from the status quo. Although the designer would not live to see the yacht’s completion, his joy for something he considered truly visionary is a happy memory for all involved in the project.
Ngoni — the word is the name for a people of eastern Africa and their language — is also unique for the non-traditional way she was managed. “It was a bit different for Royal Huisman,” says Cray. “Generally about a year into the build, a project focuses on rig and deck layouts, load factors being accommodated at that point.
“We had all of our partners in at the beginning to discuss speeds and loads that would be generated by the sails, how we would handle them on deck and how this would impact the entire design, the amount of glass, and the large tender that would be stored under deck. Only by having everyone in on the details from the beginning were we able to achieve this level of detail without revisions.”
Cook, a British sailor who brought to the table 20 years of racing and cruising experience and seven years of captaining for Ngoni ’s owner, shared the development and supervision equally with Cray. The owner told them to get on with it; he’d see them in three years.
Londoners Rick Baker and Paul Morgan , who have created furniture pieces and design features for the owner for 20 years, were asked if they would design an interior around the GA developed by Cook, Royal Huisman and Dubois. They embraced their first yacht project unequivocally.
“We planned an interior that is modern, organic and curved, following on the exterior lines. We know the owner likes curves and tactile finishes. It’s nice when you can be on the same page with a client,” Morgan says. “We approached it with a very open eye. Royal Huisman was so helpful and there was a shared respect for craft. I think our concepts were eagerly awaited in the manner of wondering what we would come up with next. They kept us to a strict weight budget except for the marble in the showers and the wooden soaking tub,” he adds.
To the description modern, curved and organic, I would add youthful and exuberant. Colours and art pieces — a collage of photos that becomes a seascape by Vik Muniz, a bust of a woman with an artichoke on her head and a Stefano Bombardieri sculpture of a rhinoceros suspended in air — could be talking points for days, but the real show-stoppers are wall panels commissioned by Officina Coppola, an English company specialising in custom finishes and art panels of resin, metal and limestone.
The pieces are pressed into service as wardrobe doors and bedside wall panels; their colours and movement make it seem like you are looking at the bottom of a shallow sea.
Indeed, contact with the water was key for the owner, which is why there is no superyacht sundeck . Ngoni ’s main deck is completely encircled with optically perfect glass with exacting compound curves. Only one manufacturer, BCM in Turkey, would attempt the project.
The glass, which is laminated with tinted film and heated to a near liquid state, is slumped into moulds to shape as it cools. The effect of the near 360 degree view from almost anywhere within the main deck structure is nothing short of awesome.
The forward end of the glass deckhouse wraps around a navigation and communications console on starboard and a service pantry on port. In the centre of the open area is the top of the massive lifting keel box doing double duty as a chart table and staging meal service from the galley below.
As if the curved glass wrapping around and over the coachroof frame isn’t enough, skylights give views of the towering mast above, creating an atrium-like effect on the crew space below. With the doors open, as they generally are, it is possible to see from the aft deck straight through the saloon and navigation station to the bow.
The open plan saloon — there are no internal supports — encompasses a dining table, a full wet bar with a backlit onyx top and custom bar stools matching the satinwood dining chairs by Francis Sultana, and a circular section for watching television or films from a small pop-up screen. Textures such as bleached wenge floor planks, the uniquely textured bronze-look “Boetti” bar front and matching staircase surround and coarse fabric on the sofa form a counterpoint to the glass and white painted panels.
Elsewhere, highly figured Tabu and Alpi veneers and simple leathers form the backdrop to the passing scene. Aft of the saloon proper is an outdoor lounge with enormous L-shaped sofas under a hardtop that extends aft from the roofline. Sliding side windows can make this well sheltered in inclement weather or open to the breeze and it grants a great view of the dual helms. A 75-inch television monitor pops up from a cockpit counter for an al fresco cinema next to an outdoor dining table.
From the saloon a circular superyacht staircase descends to the accommodation and guest dayhead. Two guest cabins benefit from being at the widest point of the yacht, just aft of the engine room. The rest of the lower deck accommodation is all owner’s suite .
First up is a glass-walled superyacht gym with a maple floor. Opposite is the owner’s study, wrapped in turquoise leather and panelled with a striped engineered veneer the owner spotted in Italy. Niches display books and racing memorabilia. It is a chorus of curves from sofa to desk and pleasantly cocoon-like compared to the openness of the main deck.
Furthest aft is the master suite, a double-height masterpiece of relaxation. The wardrobes and dressing area are on the same level as the gym and guest cabins but then, to gain width, the floor is raised three steps and this is the location of a stunning pewter free-form desk, a curved sofa and the master bed.
The master bath is next aft but instead of being full beam, there is a small owner’s pantry to starboard with facilities for rustling up coffee, tea or snacks. A secret staircase tucked in here provides access to the aft deck through a teak hatch.
“The boss is up, has his juice and coffee and is off for a swim all independently. When he’s finished, he’s back to his suite without ever having to go through the saloon,” says Cook.
Atypically for a yacht this size built today, Ngoni has direct mechanical steering via a quadrant, chain and cable. Royal Huisman engineered the system, putting considerable ingenuity into reducing friction at the various turning blocks in the mechanism. Considering the forces generated by the sails flying from a 72 metre Rondal mast, the request for direct rather than hydraulic steering necessitated thorough tank testing of the keel and rudder.
The stainless steel keel foil is shaped for delivering maximum lift to windward and the flattened torpedo bulb contains all the yacht’s 73 tonnes of lead ballast. “The boat is perfectly balanced with just a touch of weather helm,” says Cray.
Taking the helm as the boat cruises in light airs off the cliffs of Mallorca, I’m happy to confirm this and, as the last of the season’s sun turns those cliffs a deep gold, it’s impossible not to think of Dubois. At the press conference announcing the project in Monaco, his ultra-modern profile sketches induced gasps from the assembled press.
I look aft to admire the stairs stepping down to the sea, appreciating how Dubois’ career came full circle before he died. When he burst on to the scene in 1986 with Aquel II (now Philkade ), people were amazed at the yacht’s open stern with steps down to the water.
But Ngoni is not a requiem for Dubois, rather it’s a celebration. “The best part of the build experience was the people and the opportunity to utilise 20 years of experience and passion to create something special,” says Cook. “The energy and expertise everyone put into creating this very special yacht was like nothing I had experienced before. My only regret is that Ed did not get to see this magnificent yacht sailing. I am sure he would have been exceptionally proud of his final yacht.”
Ngoni has been jointly listed for sale with Fraser and Carrswood Yachts and is asking €45,000,000 .
First published in the January 2018 edition of BOAT International. Get this magazine sent straight to your door, or subscribe and never miss an issue.
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58-metre slup from Royal Huisman : "Ngoni" is for sale for 45 million euros
Friedrich W. Pohl
· 07.05.2023
Wolves confuse their prey by circling their victim over a wide area. After all, it no longer knows from which direction the threatening scent is coming and from where an attack can be expected. And then the wolves strike. "I don't want a wolf in sheep's clothing," the first owner had made the maxim of his desired "Ngoni" design. Which could only mean that he wanted a wolf in wolf's clothing, "an innovative weapon" to strike at sea. He likes to be at the helm himself, bringing Fastnet and Sydney Hobart experience to the wheel. The codename "The Beast" gave rise to many exciting speculations during the construction period.
Royal Huisman's construction was finally delivered in 2017, and now the "Ngoni" is ready to go for sale again at Y.CO . The call is for 45 million euros. Our sister magazine BOOTE EXCLUSIV was on board in 2018 and presented the Slup.
Wanted: a fresh look
The team around the first owner asked three designers for suggestions, including Ed Dubois. The owner looked at the designs three months later and sent Dubois back to the drawing board with the comment that he could do better: "Beautiful, but a tad too ordinary." First of all: Ed Dubois did not live to see the completion of his last project; in 2016, the Briton, born in 1952, lost his battle against an illness that he thought he had conquered.
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Beautiful, but a tad too ordinary." - Owner's reaction to the first designs by Ed Dubois
However, the grand seigneur of large performance slips ("Kokomo", "Mondango", "Twizzle") already made his comments on the "Ngoni" order during his lifetime. "The owner had approached me because he wanted a fresh look in yacht design. He was familiar with my large performance yachts, but wanted me to return to my roots from the 70s and early 80s." Dubois, who had started his career as a designer with racing yachts and only then - "like Frers and Briand" - drew fast large yachts, sat back down in the studio and went back to his earlier racing designs. "I restarted my inner computer and focussed on weight saving and strength of construction."
A Slup is like a bow and arrow
According to Dubois, the concept of a Slup follows the principle of a bow and arrow. The hull corresponds to the bow, the mast to the arrow and the fore and backstays are the string. The pressure on the string can be absorbed with a strong and deep torso width. "Ngoni", however, is rather slender with a low freeboard. A structurally weak superstructure and holes in the deck for the tender, skylights and sails would not exactly improve the strength of the construction. A strong deck plate of 35 millimetres could only compensate a little. "That's how I came up with the reverse leap."
The complex structural analysis in the computer confirmed an increase in strength of twelve per cent with the same material weight. Dubois was aware of the risk that the owner might not agree with this unusual look. "However, the owner wanted a yacht with bite that would also function as a world cruiser." Dubois inevitably had to move away from convention. "When I met the owner in London, I showed him the drawing. He was thrilled and even gave me a big hug." The convex hull also makes it easier to see from the cockpit. Despite the spacious deckhouse, "Ngoni" does not have a flybridge. The owner loves being close to the water.
A distortion-free curved glazing of several elements, tinted and moulded in a hollow, made in Turkey, also provides an unobstructed view of the sea.
Ed Dubois also created the layout below deck of the "Ngoni"
In addition to racer components, Dubois also used plans for the superstructure of his 66-metre-long Vitters slup "Aglaia" (now "Ahimsa"). Last but not least, the design concept of the construction also influences the interior. "As architects, we know where the mast, keel box and engine compartment belong." On a sailing yacht in particular, these elements have fundamental consequences for the interior design. "I like to take care of that." It also depends on the owner's lifestyle, "what they like on board - or can only tolerate". This is why Dubois also developed the layout of the main and lower decks, bringing curves into play as the basis for the interior design, which Baker and Morgan were able to build on.
When it comes to the interior, the concept of comfort plays a role, and this often clashes, albeit not as aggressively as a wolf, with the demand for speed. Dubois did not like to hear that a compromise had to be made here. "I prefer the term balance." To achieve this, you have to look at the intended use and the benefits from the owner's perspective. But how do you find the balance? What does the owner really want? "That's not always easy to say. Some have very clear ideas, others less so." The experienced "Ngoni" owner was easy to assess.
However, designers who have never sat on the high edge of a self-designed boat for hours in the weather, never experienced cold and possibly fear, victory and defeat, have never learnt how a boat reacts under all the conditions of a regatta course. The material of the construction also contributes to these reactions. At the very beginning of the "Ngoni" briefing, the question was whether a carbon fibre hull was an option. "The owner wanted to play through all the options. We presented him with comparisons in terms of weight, costs and construction time." Carbon fibre would have been lighter and stronger, but less comfortable for long journeys around the world. "Carbon hulls react with aggressive movements at sea." They are not so sea-friendly, promote seasickness and tend to be very loud. As a result, any weight saved is lost on board via acoustic insulation. Professionally weighing up the pros and cons of materials is like solving a complicated equation. "The owners trust you and pay you precisely for these skills."
Royal Huisman built the "Ngoni", Baker and Morgan fitted it out
Once the decision for an aluminium construction had been made, the owner still had to choose the shipyard. This was somewhat easy for him, as his yacht before "Ngoni", the 40 metre long Dixon ketch "Antares", had also slipped out of the halls of Royal Huisman in 2005.
The commission for the interior design inevitably went to Rick Baker and Paul Morgan. In addition to designing the interior, the partners Baker and Morgan also offer the complete manufacture of the furniture they have designed themselves and the installation for individual orders through the London-based Rick Baker Ltd. However, it was at least as decisive that they have been realising the owner's interior design wishes on land for over 20 years.
We wanted to avoid a hotel feel at all costs."
Rick Baker studied illustration and fine art, Paul Morgan has a background in architecture. "Ngoni" was their yacht première. The two of them threw themselves wholeheartedly into an unmistakable non-concept: "We deliberately avoided giving the interior a theme. Instead, we chose very individual solutions for the different areas. We wanted to avoid a hotel feel and repetition in the cabins at all costs."
2,000 square metres of sail, 70 metres of mast, 73 tonnes of ballast
High-gloss paint and valuable hardwoods would have been expected. "Instead, we chose very specialised finishes that no one would associate with a modern yacht." London-based Officina Coppola supplied panels and doors in resin, metal and lime with visual effects reminiscent of looking into shallow waters. Baker and Morgan embedded these details and their ideas in an organic and sweeping design language.
The regatta-trained owner showed conservative tendencies despite his inclination towards innovation. On a yacht of this size, nobody would expect direct mechanical steering with a quadrant instead of hydraulics. However, Royal Huisman succeeded in reducing the large frictional torques and rudder pressure produced by a single rudder blade and a rig with a mast over 70 metres long. A lead bomb with 73 tonnes of ballast is suspended from the steel fin of the lift keel to balance a sail area of almost 2,000 square metres on the wind, all easily steered mechanically thanks to Dubois' Genius.
And the strange name "Ngoni"?
Looks African, is African and for this reason alone has nothing to do with a wolf. The word comes from West Africa and refers to a stringed instrument similar to a lute, with three or four strings. The musician winds the strings over a resonating body with stretched skin. And Africans traditionally give this body the shape of the hull of a boat.
Technical data "Ngoni"
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Specifications.
Builder | ROYAL HUISMAN |
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Model | Custom Dubois Design |
Length (LOA) | 190' |
Year | 2017 |
Gross Tonn. | 396 |
Draft | 27' |
Beam | 31' |
Location | Spain |
Accommodations
Staterooms | 3 |
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Sleeps | 6 |
Heads | 3 |
Crew Cabins | 9 |
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Crew Sleeps | 9 |
Capt. Quarters | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
LOA | 190' |
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LWL | 168' |
Min Draft | 18' |
Max Draft | 27' |
Fuel Tank | 8,006 g |
Fresh Water | 2,642 g |
Holding Tank | 1,374 g |
Gross Tonn. | 396 |
Displacement | 353 |
Construction
Hull Material | Aluminum |
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Hull Config | Lifting Keel |
Ext. Designer | Ed Dubois |
Int. Designer | Rick Baker Ltd |
Cruising Speed | 12 Knots |
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Other machinery.
- 230/400 VAC - 50Hz parallel, 3-phase and single phase electrical system.
- Main switchboard with power management & paralleling system.
- Emergency power system / 2x set of 2 starting batteries / 1x set of 2 radio batteries.
- Shore converter 60 kVA.
- Systems supplied by Tijssen Elektro, Alewijnse, Eekels, Valence, Victron.
- Thermal and acoustic insulation in accommodations by means of
- Melamine foam. Fire protection insulation in galley, engine room and around petrol locker by means of Isover mineral wool. Anti-drumming on ER bulkhead and ventilation, above propeller, outside ER ventilation
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- Royal Huisman / Parker main hydraulic system
PNEUMATIC SYSTEM
- Junair air compressor OF1201. Junair air dryer CRDC54.
- Kahlenberg air horn
- Bauer Mariner 250-E diving compressor
CONSTRUCTION
- All aluminium hull and deck
- 5083 H321 for hull and deck plating. “Alustar”
- 5059 H321 for high loaded areas
- internal structure and profiles.”Alustar” 5059 H112 for extrusions.
- 6 x watertight bulkheads
- Lifting keel
- Hydraulically operated T-style lift keel by Brandjes (2.80 m/ 9.2 ft stroke)
- Total keel weight = 93T
WASTE WATER
- Hamann HL Cont PLUS 02 Slim Sewage Treatment plant
- Capacity 5200 litres (1373 USG) / day
WATER MAKER
- HEM 30/3400 13,000 litre capacity (3434.24 USG) per day
- Bilge system Royal Huisman central bilge system. Oily water separator,
- RWO Veolia OWS-COM 0.1 m3/hr
Accommodation
- Sleeps 6 guests in 3 staterooms
- Owner’s master suite with separate study and gym
- 1 Double guest cabin and bathroom
- 1 twin guest cabin and bathroom
- Crew 9 berths in 6 cabins (Captain’s cabin, 2 single berth cabins and 3 twin bunk cabins.
- All crew cabins have en-suite bathrooms
Galley & Laundry Equipment
GALLEY & LAUNDRY
- Appliances from Miele, Foster, Vitrifrigo, Liebherr and Hoshizaki
REFRIGERATION & FREEZERS
- Frigonautica custom made cold store.
- Cooling system with Foster refrigerator and freezer boxes
Communication Equipment
- VHF transceivers
- Sailor 2x SSB transceiver
- Sailor 6381
- 2 x VSAT I Sailor 800
Navigation Equipment
- B&G H5000
- 2 x Furuno Radar
- Furuno Chart plotters
- MaxSea. GPS
- Sailor Gyro compass
- Alpha Minicourse
- Navtex weather receiver
- Sailor Satcom C
- Sailor Echosounder
- Furuno FE-800
Entertainment Equipment
- Kaleidescape audio and video system
- Samsung UHD TVs
- Apple RTI room control
Tenders & Toys
- Williams 565 Tender Diesel Jet tender in recessed bow garage
- Crew tender - Bombard commando C3 & 15HP outboard
Deck Equipment
GROUND TACKLE & WINDLASS
- Underwater anchor system on centreline fore & aft of each other
- 2x hydraulic anchor winches by Steen
- 178 metres chain per anchor
- 2x Manson anchors type Pool N = 380 kg (838 lbs)
- 2x Rondal anchor stoppers
CRANE & BOARDING LADDER
- Deck Crane by Nautical Structures
- Royal Huisman hydraulic boarding platform
- Side gangway Hydraulically operated [by Cramm]
- Cramm Passerelle / bathing platform Hydraulically operated & carbon fibre
- passerelle with
- self-levelling steps and platform
DECK HARDWARE
- Below deck hardware by Rondal
- Custom deck hardware by Harken
- Rondal custom flush deck hatches
- Royal Huisman custom waste locker.
WINCH PACKAGE
- Rondal captive reel winches with electrically-driven variable speed feeders.
- Harken drum deck winches
Rigs & Sails
MAST & SPARS
- 71 metre (233ft) Rondal carbon fibre mast with halyard locks and internal tang system.
- 24 metre (79ft) Style-to-order performance furling carbon boom by Rondal
- Auto detaching and attaching mainsail square top gaff batten
- Composite continuous standing rigging by ‘Carbo-link’
- Doyle running rigging package
- North Sails 3Di Mainsail
- North Sails 3Di No.2 Jib
- North Sails 3Di No3 jib
- North Sails Code Zero
- North Sails A2 spinnaker
- North Sails 3Di Staysail (for removable inner forestay)
- Mainsail 853m2 / 9,182ft2
- Blade 687 m² / 7,395 ft²
- Solent 305 m² / 3,283 ft²
- Code 1097 m² / 11,808 ft²
- Gennaker 2240 m² / 24,111 ft²
- Total up wind 1950 m² / 20,989 ft²
- Total down wind 3093 m² / 33,293 ft²
- I = 66.00 m / 216.5 ft
- P = 63.78 m / 209.3 ft
- E = 20.30 m / 66.6 ft
- J = 19.95 m / 65.5 ft
Safety & Security Equipment
FIRE FIGHTING
- Royal Huisman seawater fire-fighting system.
- FirePro fire extinguishing system for engine room
ALARM & MONITORING
- Royal Huisman Alarm & Monitoring system
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NEW LISTING - 58m NGONI
Tuesday 25 May 2021
"Build me a Beast - don't build me a wolf in sheeps clothing" - Carrswood Yachts are delighted to be appointed central agent for the marketing & sale of NGONI. 58 metre (190ft) sloop Ngoni is just that - an awe inspiring Beast! This is a unique and exciting opportunity to acquire the late Ed Dubois last design and commission. Built by Royal Huisman and launched in 2017, Ngoni truly is one of the the worlds most striking and innovative yachts ever built. Her purposeful plumb bow, distinctive reverse sheer lines, full glass deckhouse, cascading tiered beach deck aft and 71m (232ft) carbon mast wont fail to impress. This is one of the worlds largest sloops with serious 'Wow' factor. Ngoni's guest accommodation is beautifully styled by Rick Baker Ltd. Three stunning staterooms are accessed by a sweeping stairwell where the owners suite, separate office and dedicated gym can be found. With the lifting keel down (8.1m) this yacht is fast - all aided by the yachts low profile and sleek uncluttered deck.
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NGONI yacht for sale with Fraser. She is an exceptional sail yacht built by Royal Huisman in 2017 to the highest standards. ... Now available for sale for the first time, the dramatic, purposeful and elegant sailing yacht NGONI is ready to impress a new Owner.
9. Speed. 18KT. Volume. 396GT. This Is Ngoni. Built by the world-renowned shipyard Royal Huisman, Ngoni is the epitome of luxury and performance. Her striking design and modern features, make her the perfect yacht for those who crave both style and speed. Featuring a spacious deck and a top speed of 18 knots, Ngoni is perfect for thrill-seekers ...
She also won at the same awards for Best Naval Architecture, and won at the International Superyacht Society Awards for Best Sail 40m +, and Best Interior in 2018. At 58.15 meters in length, NGONI boasts a sleek and aerodynamic hull, which is designed to maximize speed and stability. The yacht's exterior features a combination of carbon fiber ...
Length overall. 58m / 190ft. Year of Delivery. 2017. More photos, information, layouts and detailed specification. See e-brochure. This yacht is available. For sale - More information on request: + 31 527 243131 or via [email protected].
For the first time the late Ed Dubois and Royal Huisman collaboration, Ngoni, has gone on sale. She remains for many one of the most stunning yachts ever launched. "Build me a beast.
The stunning 58 metre (190ft) sloop Ngoni is for sale. A truly awe inspiring yacht; this mega sloop was built by Royal Huisman, designed by Ed Dubois and launched in 2017. Ngoni is one of the the worlds most striking and innovative yachts ever built. With her lifting keel down (8.1m/26ft) this yacht is fast and rewarding to sail.
58 METRE / 190 FT SLOOP 'NGONI' BUILT IN 2017 BY ROYAL HUISMAN SHIPYARD, NL DESIGNED BY ED DUBOIS PROJECT MANAGEMENT BY GODFREY CRAY A truly remarkable design built by the world's finest superyacht shipyard. The 58 metre (190ft) sloop NGONI is now for sale. This final flourish from the late Ed Dubois was
BEAM. 9.5 m. GUESTS. 8. NGONI is a 58.0 m Sail Yacht, built in Netherlands by Royal Huisman and delivered in 2017. Her top speed is 17.5 kn. She can accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 staterooms. She has a gross tonnage of 396.0 GT and a 9.5 m beam. She was designed by Dubois Naval Architects, who also completed the naval architecture.
Ngoni has been jointly listed for sale with Fraser and Carrswood Yachts and is asking €45,000,000. Ngoni — the word is the name for a people of eastern Africa and their language — is also unique for the non-traditional way she was managed. "It was a bit different for Royal Huisman," says Cray.
The codename "The Beast" gave rise to many exciting speculations during the construction period. Royal Huisman's construction was finally delivered in 2017, and now the "Ngoni" is ready to go for sale again at Y.CO. The call is for 45 million euros. Our sister magazine BOOTE EXCLUSIV was on board in 2018 and presented the Slup.
The Sailing Yacht Ngoni, popularly termed as The Beast, is a remarkable creation of the eminent Royal Huisman based in the Netherlands. Delivered in 2017, this sailing marvel was crafted to be fierce, innovative, and edgy, ensuring a perfect blend of speed, luxury, and innovation.. Key Takeaways: The Beast: Ngoni, crafted by Royal Huisman, was delivered in 2017 and is a true representation of ...
NGONI Yacht for Sale Length 190' (58m) Builder ROYAL HUISMAN. Build 2017. Cabins 3. Crew 9. Contact A Broker. Specifications. Inquire. Full Details. Yacht is no longer available for sale. This is an archived web page showing historic information for reference purposes only. Search Yachts for Sale. Specifications. Builder:
Innovation. Performance. Minimalism. When building NGONI, the Owner's brief to the yard was: "Build me a beast, don't build me a sheep in wolf's clothing. Th...
NEW LISTING - 58m NGONI. Tuesday 25 May 2021. "Build me a Beast - don't build me a wolf in sheeps clothing" - Carrswood Yachts are delighted to be appointed central agent for the marketing & sale of NGONI. 58 metre (190ft) sloop Ngoni is just that - an awe inspiring Beast! This is a unique and exciting opportunity to acquire the late Ed Dubois ...
Ngoni is a 58 m / 190′4″ luxury sailing yacht. She was built by Royal Huisman in 2017. With a beam of 9.5 m and a draft of 8.1 m, she has an aluminium hull and aluminum superstructure. This adds up to a gross tonnage of 396 tons. She is powered by engines giving her a maximum speed of 17 knots. The sailing yacht can accommodate 6 guests in 3 cabins with an interior design by Rich Baker ...
Ngoni Yacht for Sale is a 190 superyacht built by ROYAL HUISMAN in 2017. Currently she is located in Barcelona, Spain and awaiting her new owners.
Design. Ngoni measures 58 metres in length, with a max draft of 8.10 feet and a beam of 9.50 feet. Ngoni has an aluminium hull with an aluminium superstructure. Her exterior design is by Dubois. Sailing yachts have long combined nature with man-made beauty. Ngoni also features naval architecture by Dubois .
Inviting pool. Lloyds Register |100A1 SSC Yacht, Mono, G6 classification. The multi-award winning 58.15m/190'9" sail yacht 'Ngoni' was built by Royal Huisman in the Netherlands at their Vollenhove shipyard. Her interior is styled by design house Morgan and she was completed in 2017. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Dubois.
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Yacht building folklore may now have one of the most quotable owner's requests of all time. "Exciting", "Radical", "Edgy", "Stunning": these are the kind of words that greeted the 58m / 190ft high-performance sloop Ngoni during her explorations. ... This yacht is available: For sale - More information on request: ...
Dutch built yacht | Custom 190 Ngoni | Not For Sale When building NGONI, the Owner's brief to the yard was: "Build me a beast, don't build me a sheep in wolf's clothing. This has to be an edgy and innovative weapon, fast and furious." With this brief to create something beyond exceptional, NGONI proves to be luxurious, yet fast and furious, excitingly different yet comfortable, and ...
ਦ Sailing Yacht Ngoni, popularly termed as The Beast, is a remarkable creation of the eminent ਰਾਇਲ ਹਿਊਜ਼ਮੈਨ based in the Netherlands. Delivered in 2017, this sailing marvel was crafted to be fierce, innovative, and edgy, ensuring a perfect blend of speed, luxury, and innovation.. ਮੁੱਖ ਉਪਾਅ: The Beast: Ngoni, crafted by Royal Huisman, was delivered in ...
The current position of NGONI is at West Mediterranean reported 1 min ago by AIS. The vessel arrived at the port of Genova, Italy on May 4, 10:15 UTC. The vessel NGONI (IMO 1013042, MMSI 232006087) is a Yacht built in 2017 (7 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of United Kingdom (UK).
This 33M/108'03" yacht for sale is presented in immaculate condition, exemplifying reliability and performance. Designed by Zuccon International Project, BUONGIORNO's design ensures a seamless indoor-outdoor experience, with drop-down balconies and various outside living areas perfect for both relaxation and entertainment.