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800 / 830 Motoryacht

Unique destinations are the essence of yachting, and the Outer Reef 800/830 Classic (24 meter) Motoryacht is Fully Ocean Capable, providing complete Trans-Atlantic range: the consummate adventurer is limitless in his or her choices of itineraries. Owners and crew are as comfortable on board as on land, with this model boasting the largest crew quarters and flybridge available within the industry.

Cruising Speed: 9 – 18.5 knots Max Speed: 14.5 – 22.5 knots

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HULL CONSTRUCTION

• Hand laid-up FRP hull with PVC core sandwich construction above water line
• Solid laminate, commensurate for hull size, made in female mold
• Vinylester barrier lamination for osmosis protection
• Simulated planked hull
• Full length longitudinal engine stringers and athwartship stringers
• Gel coated finish above waterline
• Two (2) coats of black antifouling paint over five (5) coats of epoxy primer below waterline
• Integrally molded rub rails with stainless steel capping
• Full length keel extends below running gear
• Stainless steel rudders and struts with two (2) Seatorque enclosed drive shaft systems
• CE-approved stainless steel portlights
• Boat construction from only 3 major molds
• Divinycell PVC cored construction with cook gelcoat
• All deck and hull area hardware attachments are finished with solid lamination – no coring
• Bilge area finished smooth and coated with bright white epoxy paint
• Windows with 3/8" tempered safety glass in salon and ½' tempered safety glass in pilothouse
• Quiet Roll™ integrated spray rail system
• Vessel Vanguard marine maintenance system
• ABT Trac 38hp hydraulic bow and stern thursters
• ABT Trac 250 stabilizers with 7.5 sq. ft. fins
• Northern Lights uplift water separator exhaust
• Underwater exhaust system with bypass and FRP mufflers
• Copper bonding system to all underwater fittings with zinc anodes
• Two (2) Seatorque enclosed drive shaft systems and two (2) Nibral propellers
• Rigid fresh water pipes and color coded copper fuel lines
• Stainless steel struts with bearings
• Headhunter 24v DC and Mach-5 115v AC fresh water pumps with accumulator tanks
• Two (2) 24v DC automatic shower sump systems with external pump
• Accessible wiring raceway throughout
• One (1) holding tank with a max capacity of 250 US gallons (946 lts) with two (2) macerator/discharge pumps. One (1) is wired and plumbed for backup redundancy
• One (1) stainless steel water tank with a max capacity of 500 US gallons (1893 lts)
• Three (3) aluminum fuel tanks with a total capacity of 3,000 US gallons (11356 lts)
• Lexan sight gauges on fuel tanks
• Inspection and cleaning ports on all tanks
• Fuel fills built into house sides in FRP cabinet

ENGINE ROOM

• Acoustically insulated stand-up engine room lined with sound absorbing material
• Edura beige coin dot flooring
• Twin John Deere 6135 (750 hp) diesel engines with ZF transmissions
• Fiberglass drip pans under engines
• Northern Lights generator – one (1) 30kw (60hz) w/ sound shields (one (1) 24kw (50hz) for AU-EU)
• MarineAir chilled water air conditioning system
• Two (2) sea chests
• Ball-valve bronze seacocks on all through-hulls below waterline located in sea chests
• Oil change pump for engines and generators
• Two (2) 100amp isolation transformers
• 5 kw inverter/charger (24v DC to 115v AC 60Hz) (5 kw inverter/charger 24v DC to 220v AC 50Hz for AEU)
• Two (2) Racor 75/1000 max dual fuel filters with gauges for main engines
• Two (2) Racor 75/1000 max single fuel filters for generators
• Fuel polishing system 
• Fuel management system
• Fireboy fire suppression system including both intake and outlet air shutdown system with aluminum louvers
• Four (4) automatic bilge pumps 24v DC and emergency bilge suction on engine
• a) In the guest passageway bilge forward of the water tank 1- 2700 GPH
• b) In the forward master bilge 1-2700 GPH
• c) In the forward engine room bilge 1-3700 GPH
• d) Forward crew bilge 1-2700 GPH
• Fire system and bilge high-water alarm system with warning panel
• Fresh water hose bibb
• Two (2) engine banks with two (2) 8D batteries for each bank
• One (1) house bank with eight (8) 8D batteries with a total 1020 amp-hours (24VDC)
• Two (2) generator banks with one (1) battery each
• One (1) 24v and one (1) 12v battery charger
• Two (2) battery isolators
• Two (2) 20 gallon water heaters with heat exchanger off one main engine
• Four (4) 24v DC blowers
• Eight (8) LED overhead Lights –110v AC/24v DC (220v AC/ 24v DC for AU-EU) with two (2) two-way switches
• Two (2) 110v AC GFI outlets (220v 50hz for AU-EU) with water proof covers
• 316 Stainless steel safety rails around engines
• Work bench space
• Two watertight bulkheads
• Watertight aluminum engine room doors with sight windows

AFT DECK AREA

• Aft deck with teak decking
• Built-in swim platform with teak decking
• Stainless steel removable swim ladder on swim platform
• 2" 316 stainless steel removable safety rails on swim platform
• Stairway built-in to port and starboard side from swim platform to aft deck with FRP gate doors
• Aft deck FRP bench seating with storage beneath
• Exterior furniture fabric for aft deck and Portuguese seats (deducted from décor allowance)
• Fixed aft deck table – teak with stainless steel bases (Wood species other than teak, such as wenge, cherry, walnut, etc, are optional)
• FRP sliding door to salon with glass window top and bottom
• FRP weather tight door on transom
• Transom shower in recessed box with hot and cold water supply
• Fresh water wash down outlet
• Shorepower inlets for 110v/220v 60hz (220v 50hz for AU-EU)
• Two (2) Glendinning 100 amp cable masters with 75' of cable on transom
• Glendinning electronic engine controls via hand held remote
• Six (6) LED courtesy lights with two (2) two-way switches
• Five (5) LED overhead lights with one (1) standard switch inside the salon
• Two (2) 110v AC GFI outlets (220v 50hz for AU-EU)
• 316 Stainless steel heavy duty cleats secured to stainless steel backing plates inside bulwarks
• Deck scuppers piped out through transom at boot stripe
• 316 Stainless steel handrail to and from aft deck
• Molded with teak decking
• Stainless steel handrails alongside decks
• Weathertight doors opening into pilothouse port and starboard
• House side fixed windows with tinted tempered glass
• Two (2) sets of 316 stainless steel spring-line chocks per side
• Four (4) 316 stainless steel hawser holes with stainless steel cleats per side recessed in bulwarks
• Fuel fill fittings for tanks recessed into house side
• 316 stainless steel overhead safety rails at side steps
• Four (4) LED courtesy lights along walk ways
• Eight (8) LED overhead lights with two (2) standard switches

PORTUGUESE BRIDGE

• Portuguese bridge molded with teak decking
• Locker doors in aft face of Portuguese bridge
• 316 Stainless steel handrail on top of Portuguese bridge
• Hinged door through Portuguese bridge to foredeck
• ½" Clear tempered glass in forward facing windshields
• Windows are fixed with FRP recessed frames - no FRP trim around for easy removal and installation of glass
• Three (3) LED courtesy lights with one (1) standard switch
• Foredeck with white non-skid surface
• 316 Stainless steel CE-approved skylight/emergency hatch from the VIP stateroom below
• 316 Stainless steel rail on bulwarks increasing in width going forward
• 316 Stainless steel stanchions to support handrail
• Deck lockers forward either side of anchor platform finished in white epoxy paint
• 316 Stainless steel anchor chute/roller at bow
• 105 lb plow-type anchor with 350' long 1/2" high test chain
• Maxwell VWC-4000 Hydraulic vertical windlass with foot switches and remote controls for dual stations
• Salt water wash down pump with outlet
• Fresh water wash down with outlet
• Salt water and fresh water 316 SS faucets inside foredeck lockers
• Three (3) LED courtesy lights
• One (1) 110v AC GFI outlet (220v 50hz for AU-EU) in inside settee
• Deck drains plumbed to boot-stripe to prevent black streaks
• Exclusive Deluxbridge® full-beam width deck with white non-skid surface and ample storage space
• 316 Stainless steel safety rails
• Venturi windscreen with 316 stainless steel rails
• Molded FRP steering console with engine controls
• Electronics console
• Glendinning electronic engine controls
• 5" magnetic compass
• Hypro hydraulic steering system
• 316 Stainless steel destroyer steering wheel
• One (1) Stidd helm seat, model 500-200, naugahyde with matching powder coated base
• ACR 300 24v DC searchlight with dual station controls
• Fire system repeater alarm
• Two (2) L-shaped settees with exterior furniture fabric for cushions (deducted from décor allowance) and two (2) tables
• Five (5) Aquasignal navigation lights in accordance with appropriate collision regulations
• Kahlenberg dual trumpet air horn with compressor
• FRP radar mast
• Hard top over flybridge
• 316 Stainless steel mast with bow and anchor lights
• 316 Stainless steel sliding hatch and stairs starboard side down to pilothouse with four (4) LED courtesy lights and two (2) twoway switches
• Six (6) LED overhead lights with one (1) standard switch
• Two (2) LED service lights under flybridge steering console with one (1) standard switch
• One (1) LED courtesy light on step down to boat deck
• One (1) 12v DC outlet (220v 50hz for AU-EU)
• Gate door to boat deck
• Deck with white non-skid surface
• 316 Stainless steel hand rails
• Deck box on port side
• Cabinets behind settees for wash basin, refrigerator, icemaker and/or BBQ grill
• 800KGS/1700lb aluminum painted davit with 4 way hydraulic control with rotating base, luff, lift, pendant switch and a 12' telescoping arm, with wireless remote
• Swing gates forward of optional dinghy with 1 ½" stainless steel pipe

INTERIOR ALLOWANCE

• Interior décor allowance $80,000. This is a "Use or Lose" allowance for the purchase of interior and exterior soft goods (cushion fabrics, bed covers, shams, pillows, etc). This allowance is not transferable to any designer other than Outer Reef's designated in house designer
• Three (3) Fireboy CO detectors
• Sliding door entrance from aft deck
• Fixed windows in house sides with medium 3/8" tinted tempered safety glass
• Teak valance over windows with LED rope lighting
• Twelve (12) LED overhead lights with two (2) two-way dimmer switches and one (1) standard dimmer switch
• LED rope lighting at valance with one (1) standard switch
• Access hatches to allow for engine removal
• Vinyl headliner
• One (1) free standing fixed teak coffee table (Wood species other than teak, such as wenge, cherry, walnut, etc, are optional)
• Entertainment center cabinet starboard with additional storage cabinets
• Two (2) end tables (built in)
• Loose-laid furniture (deducted from décor allowance)
• Air conditioning control panel
• Teak cabinetry and lockers
• Six (6) 110v AC outlets (220v AC for AU-EU)
• One (1) TV outlet
• Carpeted floor (deducted from décor allowance)
• Teak wall paneling with satin finish
• Drawers with full extension guides and push button latches
• Teak cabin doors and cabinet doors
• Chrome door handles on all interior lockers
• Granite or corian countertops with stainless steel under mount sinks
• Breakfast bar attached to galley counter facing forward
• Drawer for soap and sponges in front of the sink
• Chrome Grohe Europlus II faucet with pull out spray
• Eight (8) LED overhead lights with two (2) standard switches and one (1) two-way dimmer switch
• Teak cabinets and cabinet doors with chrome push-button locks
• Two (2) 110v AC GFI outlets (220v AC GF for AU-EU)
• Teak and holly sole
• 36" counter-depth side x side refrigerator
• 24" dishwasher with stainless interior
• 30" built-in microwave
• 30" electric cooktop
• 30" built-in oven
• 15" trash compactor
• Garbage disposal with switch
• 606L side x side refrigerator with IceBeam door cooling
• 600mm fully integrated dishwasher
• 600mm touch control ceran cooktop
• 600mm slide-out range hood
• 600mm 65L stainless steel oven with full glass
• 600mm stainless steel microwave
• 380mm stainless steel automatic trash compactor
• Stainless steel garbage disposal with switch

DAY HEAD (STARBOARD)

• Granite countertop with white Kohler under-mount sink
• Chrome Grohe center-set single lever faucet at sink
• Teak framed mirror
• Storage cabinet under sink
• Wallcovering
• Headhunter 24v electric white toilet with sanitary hose for all discharge plumbing
• Ventilator blower
• One (1) 110v AC GFI outlet (220v AC GF for AU-EU)
• Two (2) LED overhead lights with one (1) standard switch
• U-shaped settee on raised platform
• Teak table with single 316 stainless steel pedestal (Wood species other than teak, such as wenge, cherry, walnut, etc, are optional)
• Nine (9) LED overhead lights with one (1) standard switch, one (1) dimmer switch and two (2) two-way dimmer switches
• Two (2) LED red night lights with one (1) dimmer switch
• One (1) chart light
• LED red and white bridge lights
• Two (2) 110v AC outlets (220v AC GFI for AU-EU)
• One (1) USB outlet
• One (1) 12v DC outlet
• Custom Outer Reef wood steering wheel at pilothouse helm
• Hypro hydraulic power assist steering system
• Engine display screens
• Overhead electronics console
• Wiring routes to facilitate equipment installation
• Main electrical distribution panels with gauges and circuit breakers for AC and DC
• Alarm and advisory panel
• Transom doors on AC, DC and advisory panels
• Glendinning electronic engine controls with back up gear and throttle with synchronizer
• Three (3) stainless steel Exalto dual speed (intermittent) self-parking windshield wipers with wash down system
• ½" clear tempered glass in forward facing windshields
• Control for bow thruster
• Generator control panel
• 24v DC to 12v DC converter
• Windlass up/down switch and control circuit breaker
• Bilge pump control on advisory panel
• Equipment running advisory panel
• Teak stairway to flybridge to starboard
• Weathtertight doors opening out to port and starboard
• Curved teak stairway leading to accommodations

LOWER HALLWAY

• Curved teak stairway from pilothouse with five (5) LED courtesy lights and two (2) two-way switches
• Five (5) LED overhead lights with two (2) two-way switches and one (1) standard switch
• Combination of wall covering and teak wall paneling with satin finish in stairwell and hallway
• Cabinet for storage or optional stackable washer and dryer
• Storage under first two steps of the stairwell below
• Access doors to staterooms

FULL BEAM MIDSHIP MASTER STATEROOM

• King size berth
• 7" layered foam mattress
• Drawer storage under the berth
• LED rope lighting under the bed and at valance with one (1) standard switch and two (2) two-way dimmer switches
• Two (2) walk-in closets
• Six (6) built in cabinets
• Automatic interior lights in lockers
• Two (2) built-in vanity desks on each side of the stateroom with drawers
• Drawers with center guides and stops
• Door stops and holders
• Teak framed door
• Cantalupi chrome reading lights
• Four (4) CE-approved portlights with removable insect screen
• Shoji screens
• Five (5) 110v AC outlets (220v AC for AU-EU)
• Nine (9) LED overhead lights with three (3) three-way dimmer switches, two (2) two-way dimmer switches and one (1) standard switch
• Nightstand teak tables with two drawers each
• Dyson V8 Absolute vacuum cleaner

MASTER HEAD (ENSUITE)

• Ensuite head with shower
• Clear tempered glass shower door with towel bar
• Molded white FRP shower
• Grohe Relaxa Plus chrome pulsator hand shower with hose and soap dish
• Ventilator fan in shower
• Granite countertop with two (2) white Kohler under-mount sinks
• Chrome Grohe center-set single lever faucet at sinks
• Teak framed mirror with medicine chest
• 24v DC ventilator blower
• Two (2) 110v AC GFI outlets (220v AC GFI for AU-EU)
• Five (5) LED overhead lights with three (3) standard switches
• Separate compartmented toilet area with CE-approved portlight

VIP STATEROOM FORWARD

• 316 Stainless steel CE-approved skylight
• Tapered queen-size berth
• Teak storage drawers under the berth
• Two steps on each side of the berth for easy access
• LED rope lighting under the bed and at valance with one (1) standard switch
• Two (2) hanging lockers with teak-faced doors
• Two (2) 110v AC outlets (220v AC for AU-EU)
• Five (5) LED overhead lights with two (2) two-way dimmer switches and one (1) standard dimmer switch
• Two (2) Cantalupi chrome reading lights

VIP HEAD (ENSUITE)

• Clear glass shower door with towel bar
• One (1) 110v AC GFI outlet (220v AC GFI for AU-EU)
• Three (3) LED overhead lights with two (2) standard switches

GUEST STATEROOM PORT

• Two (2) CE-approved portlights with removable insect screens
• Two (2) twin berths with storage drawers underneath
• 7" layered foam mattresses
• One (1) built-in nightstand
• One (1) hanging locker with teak-faced doors
• Automatic interior light in locker
• Two (2) LED overhead lights with one (1) two-way switch and one (1) two-way dimmer switch

PORT HEAD (ENSUITE)

CREW QUARTERS AFT

• One (1) CE-approved portlights with removable insect screens
• Two (2) transverse berths, one (1) twin and one (1) queen, with storage drawers underneath
• LED rope lighting under bed with one (1) standard switch
• One (1) TV outlet 
• Six (6) LED overhead lights with two (2) two-way switches and two(2) standard switches
• Storage space behind galley with storage cabinets and room for optional washer and dryer
• Steps leading to transom

CREW GALLEY

• L-shaped settee on raised platform
• Five (5) LED overhead lights with two (2) standard switches
• Undercounter refrigerator
• 12" electric cooktop
• 30" built-in convection microwave
• One (1) CE-approved portlight with removable insect screen
• Tecma Marine 24v electric white toilet with sanitary hose for all discharge plumbing
• Four (4) LED overhead lights with two (2) standard switches and two (2) two-way switches

CRUISING/SAFETY PACKAGE

• Six (6) 15" x 41" Polyform F-series black fenders
• Twelve (12) 15' x ½" black fender lines
• Four (4) 3/4" x 35' double-braid nylon black dock lines
• Two (2) 3/4" x 50' double-braid nylon black dock lines
• Twelve (12) Safeguard type I orange life vests for adults over 90 lbs
• Six (6) Kiddie Mariner 2 ¾ lb M10 fire extinguishers
• One (1) Bernard oil discharge placard (US Model Only)
• One (1) Bernard waste discharge placard (US Model Only)
• Two (2) Jim-Buoy 24" white ring buoys
• Four (4) Perko chrome/brass 4-ring buoy holders
• One (1) Orion alert/locate flare kit
• One (1) Orion circumnavigator first aid kit
• One (1) Orion safety blaster horn

STANDARD MARETRON PACKAGE

• Engine - generator integration onto the Garmin screens
• AC/DC power monitoring
• Tank level monitoring
• Wi-Fi interface
• Engine exhaust, transmission and SeaTorque shaft temperature monitoring
• 8” Maretron screen in the crew area (where applicable)
• Navigation lights, bilge pump monitors
• All monitors projected onto the Garmin screens
• Further information available upon request

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Polaris: The 70m Rossinavi flagship designed for long-haul comfort

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The owner of 70-metre Rossinavi Polaris wanted to go far – with plenty on board to entertain and delight along the way. BOAT discovers how to equip a yacht for long-haul comfort, outside and in.

In the first month after she was delivered, the 70-metre Rossinavi flagship Polaris had already travelled more than 3,000 nautical miles. It’s a distance that’s nearly as vast as an Atlantic crossing, but it’s small change compared to how the owner plans to use his new yacht. Polaris will visit the usual Med and Caribbean hotspots, but she will also journey to the ends of the earth. When dreaming up his new yacht, the owner had his sights set on cruising the icy climes of the Arctic and Antarctica, and it was this mission that shaped the entirety of Polaris , from her ice-classed hull to her diesel-electric propulsion and her inviting interior, chock-full of amenities to enjoy while far from land.

“The owner’s dream was for a long-range superyacht that could comfortably cruise the world,” says Enrico Gobbi of Team for Design , who penned her exterior and interior. Having worked with Rossinavi, Arrabito Naval Architects and Team for Design on his previous yacht, the 48-metre Polaris I (now Parillion), the owner already had his Italian dream team in place for his new creation. Between yacht builds, Gobbi had also designed the owner’s holiday residence ashore, all of which gave the designer a firm footing for understanding his client’s style preferences.

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Polaris meets the requirements of Class II of the Finnish-Swedish Ice Class rules. “This includes some upgrades compared to a normal boat: there is a reinforcement of the first forward quarter of the hull and there are reinforcements in the structural part of the pods and propellers,” says Federico Rossi, Rossinavi’s COO. The shape and volume of the sea chests are also specifically designed for navigation in icy waters, with two different de-icing systems, including hot water from the engines that can be sent to the sea chests. “We have not had substantial difficulties as she is Ice Class compliant and not a pure icebreaker – and this drastically changes the construction techniques,” he says. While Polaris is the first ice-classed Rossinavi yacht, she will not be the last; the yard already has others under construction.

The exterior design was influenced by her explorer capabilities. “Mainly the height of the hull and the bow, which had to have certain characteristics in order to navigate in all conditions,” says Gobbi. “A tall and long bow was not only a technical requirement, but also a necessary aesthetic feature to balance the proportions of the yacht.” The straight, tall bulwarks form a splash guard edge to ensure dry decks even in adverse cruising conditions.

The owner briefed a yacht with a slender silhouette and eye-catching exterior lines. “The superstructure needed to have a dynamic appeal, flowing decks and unique identifying features. When drawing her profile we imagined her anchored in the bay, showing off the harmonic connection of all decks and the sleek outlines of the superstructure,” says Gobbi. Team for Design created a harmonious exterior that, upon closer inspection, is composed of sharp angles that catch the light and add interest. Best appreciated in profile, the edges of the superstructure are slanted so there is a continuous line at a 45-degree angle that draws the eye from the bridge deck down to the main deck. The owner also specifically requested a stern design that would be recognisable in a marina without being too pretentious, so the aft ends of each deck overhang slightly. These overhangs are painted grey to match the radar arch and transom. “This is an identifying feature of Polaris and it helps to create a dynamic stern view,” says Gobbi. He notes that it’s also functional, with each overhang forming part of the ceiling for the exterior deck spaces below and hiding lighting that illuminates the boat at night.

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Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the owner didn’t get to visit the yard often during the build and only saw the yacht once before she was launched. When he finally saw Polaris on the water, he was “stunned by the dimensions”, says Gobbi. “I don’t think he actually managed to appreciate her length and overall size until he saw her on water.” Besides stepping up by more than 20 metres in length, the new yacht has more than triple the volume, from 499GT to 1,542GT. This meant plenty of space for the facilities, starting with the gym and spa, which hold pride of place on the main deck.

“The spa and wellness centre is actually the space from which the interior project started,” says Gobbi. “It’s a space the owner uses frequently and wanted it to be located in a privileged area of the yacht with panoramic views.” The gym/yoga room features a huge opening terrace to port, complemented by a hammam, massage room and full bathroom to starboard. The wellness area is decorated with fabric walls, marble and glass mosaics.

The interior design for Polaris was brought to life slowly, after many meetings and yacht viewings between owner and designer. The owner desired a timeless interior, neither too modern nor too classic. It should be cosy and inviting to contrast the icy climes that might be found outside when navigating polar environments. “The interior motif had to convey an atmosphere of warmth and comfort to the owner and his guests the moment they step inside,” says Gobbi. The colour scheme is understated, with grey and white soft goods and glossy dark wood furniture. Pops of colour are more whispers, with a pale green accenting glass lamps or artworks throughout.

Timeless, however, doesn’t have to mean bland. The interior is characterised by art deco-inspired furnishings, and there’s more than a touch of glamour in the many crystal chandeliers and reflective surfaces. The owner also requested a “maximum level” of customisation, says Gobbi. Almost everything had to be unique and bespoke for this yacht. Most of the furniture is custom designed by Gobbi’s team, accompanied by contemporary loose furniture, decorative lighting and fabrics sourced from top Italian and international brands. Among these are Armani/Casa, Baker, Donghia, Rubelli, Porta Romana, Schonbek and Preciosa for the custom lighting, while pieces from Paola Lenti, Summit, Jim Thompson, Hermès, Mariaflora and Ralph Lauren are found on the exterior living spaces.

“One of the main requests he had for the interiors was to have a ‘wow point’ on each deck designed to impress the guests, such as a feature wall, a chandelier or an artwork,” says Gobbi. In the main saloon, this translates to a waterfall flowing down over a wall of backlit onyx on the forward bulkhead. A round sofa in the aft lobby of the saloon welcomes guests, and glass doors to port and starboard of the main sitting area can open to let a breeze flow through. But it’s the waterfall that is the undisputed focal point. It is flanked by curved walls in vertical strips of crystal, which Gobbi says were inspired by the Baccarat Hotel in Manhattan. “The intent was to create a double ‘wow point’ here in the saloon, with the central waterfall and the crystal wings,” says Gobbi. The saloon itself is free of televisions, but duck around the corner of the crystal wall and you’ll find a cocoon-like cinema space. This takes the place of a formal main deck dining area, which was of no interest to the owner. The cinema features soundproofed walls and the latest audiovisual technology.

The stairwell forward also adheres to the owner’s wow-factor brief. An impressive vertical chandelier made of different-sized crystal rings rises from the lower deck lobby to the upper deck, creating a waterfall-of-light effect. Light from the chandelier also reflects beautifully off the wood-and-resin backlit walls of the staircase. Another focal point is the forward wall of the owner’s deck lounge. Here, Gobbi aligned thin slabs of backlit onyx in a wave formation, which also works practically as a curtain to separate the lounge from the wine rack found on the forward bulkhead.

“This is my favourite space on board because it has a very elegant design and a lovely panoramic view,” says Gobbi of the lounge. “I very much like the curved front wall in onyx with its soft lighting effect, the chandelier made of crystal cylinders hanging from the ceiling, and the overall warm atmosphere.”

As the owner plans to spend a good deal of time on board, it made sense to give him a dedicated deck, to which this lounge is the entry point. Forward of the wine rack is a VIP suite to starboard – which can be used by the owner or assigned to a guest – and a full-beam owner’s suite with a walk-in-wardrobe, dual en suite bathrooms and a forward-facing bedroom. “The owner wanted a panoramic suite, with his private front balcony and the bed placed right at the centre of the room looking outward. He liked the idea of being able to follow the yacht in navigation directly from his bed,” says Gobbi.

The private forward terrace has two chairs of woven fabric, a small table and chaise longues, all that’s needed for the owner to sit and enjoy the expansive views ahead. Another water feature is found here – a waterfall runs down the full length of the forward bulwark and has a lighting effect that makes it especially vibrant at night. Aft on the owner’s deck is a huge round table with seating for 12, which speaks to the owner’s plans to entertain guests. “My favourite element on board is the entire owner’s deck,” says Rossi. “In boats of this size it is really a plus to have an owner’s cabin with a front view and private balcony.”

But comfortable living during long-range cruising extends beyond the yacht’s amenities. A focus of the brief was for excellent seakeeping and silent navigation. “We are extremely proud of the comfort on board and the silence. Our Zero Noise technology in this boat has expressed itself to its maximum potential and after being personally on board cruising I can say that the boat is really extremely silent and pleasant [while underway],” says Rossi.

Delivered in 2014, the original Polaris is a semi-planing yacht that was specced to reach speeds in excess of 24 knots, but for the next Polaris , the owner was more interested in endurance. “It was a totally different concept: he wanted a full-displacement yacht that could reach anywhere in the world,” says Giuseppe Arrabito of Arrabito Naval Architects, who created both Polaris yachts. “The hull is equipped with a bulb resulting from an iterative process of CFD optimisation aimed at reducing resistance and damping the pitching motions of the oncoming sea.” CFD calculations, together with tank tests of the Kongsberg Azipull propulsion, were also carried out to improve performance. The owner was enthusiastic about Arrabito’s suggestion for the new yacht to have full diesel-electric propulsion with the Azipull system. The system operates with variable-speed generators, so that the fuel efficiency is optimised in all sea conditions.

Yet the new Polaris is no slouch either; she was contracted to reach at least 17 knots and goes one better, hitting a top speed of 18 knots while cruising at 15 knots. And her range is more than 6,500 nautical miles at a reduced speed of 12 knots. This should give the owner plenty of scope to meet his world-girdling goals.

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