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Blohm+Voss Eco 73m 39kn

Information from Blohm+Voss

http://212.72.173.53/en/page.php?page_id=PG-134

Delivered in 1991, the yacht is characterized by a very high level of comfort and an extremely high speed. The yacht is suitable for Atlantic crossings. The propulsion plant consists of two KHD diesel engines and a gas turbine each driving a water jet unit.

The revolutionary design was conceived by Martin Francis, France, whereas the interior was designed by Francois Zuretti.

An economic cruising speed is ensured by the two diesel engines, while a maximum speed of more than 37 knots can be reached with the gas turbine. Such an extreme speed is only possible when consequently following light-weight construction. High-strength, 4 mm thick steel was used for the hull, whereas the superstructure was made of GRP. The automated propulsion plant can be controlled via conventional control levers or flying joystick units so that the yacht can be operated from different locations.

Another specific feature is the robot-like, automatic crane for the seaplane arranged in the stem area and the two special tender boats.

Characteristics:
Length overall: 74.1 m
Breadth: 11.2 m
Draught: 3.5 m
Speed: 37 kn
14 passengers (including the owner)
19 crew


Picture was taken from:

http://www.francisdesign.com/yachts/motor/eco.htm

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Blohm+Voss Eco 73m 39kn

Picture was taken from:

http://www.francisdesign.com/yachts/motor/eco.htm

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This picture was taken during the Cannes film festival in 2003. Eco had just returned from Auckland. It stayed in the old Port de Cannes for a while.

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Katana has been sold, it seems it went for 50 mio USD. The new owner is Aidan Barclay, son of the owner of The Telegraph. Seems he has used it a lot. It seems on the back of it now it's a soccer goal that has been put and not a basketball court ! Her new name is ENIGMA