Does anyone know about this Yacht

costalive · 08-19-2011, 02:22 AM

I think: it was built in the late 70's maybe 80's, was advertized by a broker in England in the 90's, sistership to Nadir II and Progression. Fan tail, 85+ feet, cat powered, stainless steel cap rails, slighty beamy, originally built for a Shell oil executive.

This is how i remember the yacht any info on the boat would be great. I tried to buy the other two at different times 10 years ago and I think this is the best of the three for me I would like to purchase this one. I never could forget her lines/profile

K1W1 · 08-19-2011, 03:41 AM

Hi,

Not sure about the exact vessel but it looks like one of those Bennettis that was made in a big long length and were chopped off and crimped at the ends when an Owner said what length he wanted.

AMG · 08-19-2011, 05:41 AM

Here is another one in this styling. But the only one in this size built with Cat´s was Iruka II (later Ivara) from 1975, 25.98 m long. I have not found any pictures though, so she may look different...

A smaller one I found for sale here; http://www.boatshop24.com/web/en/wer...=1&lastshow=25

FISHTIGUA · 08-19-2011, 06:05 AM

Those Bennettis of that era all had a similar look. We used to haul a 90' each year at Dad's yard in Antigua called Bamboo that had old Gardener engines but crossed the Atlantic like clockwork but she had a canoe stern.

The first M/Y I worked on was the 110' Gitana with a square stern, later named Halleluja that had a fishing bucket welded to the stern.

Not to confuse the issue but Codecasa also built boats to a very similar style.

AMG · 08-19-2011, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by FISHTIGUA

We used to haul a 90' each year at Dad's yard in Antigua called Bamboo

Bambu was later called Progression and is a sister to the Alessandra Serena, both from 1973. Nadir Secondo / Nadir II from 1972 was just 25 m.

FISHTIGUA · 08-19-2011, 06:35 AM

Lars, be careful please. You're showing our age again.

AMG · 08-19-2011, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by FISHTIGUA

Lars, be careful please. You're showing our age again.

I just have to reach out one arm to grab "The Benetti Shipyard Story"...

K1W1 · 08-19-2011, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by FISHTIGUA

The first M/Y I worked on was the 110' Gitana with a square stern,

Hi,

Were you on there with Kenny and KC?

costalive · 08-19-2011, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by K1W1

Hi,

Not sure about the exact vessel but it looks like one of those Bennettis that was made in a big long length and were chopped off and crimped at the ends when an Owner said what length he wanted.

I see, the vessel I that I am looking for, I think was named, "Rose of Newport" but it has been a long time.

Thanks for commenting

costalive · 08-19-2011, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FISHTIGUA

Those Bennettis of that era all had a similar look. We used to haul a 90' each year at Dad's yard in Antigua called Bamboo that had old Gardener engines but crossed the Atlantic like clockwork but she had a canoe stern.

The first M/Y I worked on was the 110' Gitana with a square stern, later named Halleluja that had a fishing bucket welded to the stern.

Not to confuse the issue but Codecasa also built boats to a very similar style.

I agree and I really like that look The boat I am looking for was about 90 feet. The ones I mentioned Nadir and Progression all had canoe sterns.

Thanks for commenting

K1W1 · 08-19-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by AMG

A smaller one I found for sale here; http://www.boatshop24.com/web/en/wer...=1&lastshow=25

Hi,

As the ad gives 2000 as the build year maybe that is the last of the pre built lengths turned into a yacht.

costalive · 08-19-2011, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMG

Here is another one in this styling. But the only one in this size built with Cat´s was Iruka II (later Ivara) from 1975, 25.98 m long. I have not found any pictures though, so she may look different...

A smaller one I found for sale here; http://www.boatshop24.com/web/en/wer...=1&lastshow=25

You have a great eye this is exactly what I am talking about.
I think the ship in the picture is Nadir II but maybe Progression they were both so similar.

I would really like to see a picture of Iruka/Ivara built at that time, 25.98 m long, and with cats seems to be the little ship i am looking for and can't get out of my mind!

The similar one you mentioned with the link is REALLY interesting it has my attention, but still partial to the extra 10 feet of boat that I am looking for.

Thanks for commenting ...... hummmm

costalive · 08-19-2011, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMG

Bambu was later called Progression and is a sister to the Alessandra Serena, both from 1973. Nadir Secondo / Nadir II from 1972 was just 25 m.

Yes, I remember now. I was told progression was originally launched as Bamboo. I think you are on to something here does the picture of the boat I posted look like Alessandra Serena?

Thanks for commenting!

costalive · 08-19-2011, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMG

I just have to reach out one arm to grab "The Benetti Shipyard Story"...

Thanks I just ordered the book I am sure I will enjoy it.

Thanks for commenting

Capt J · 08-19-2011, 01:54 PM

I worked on a yacht that was 97' and called "SISISI", it is still travelling the east coast of the US. It has Gardener diesels and I believe was built in a Feretti yard and is steel. It looks very similar to your picture and brings back fond memories.