Blohm & Voss Project "Sigma", now "A"

NYCAP123 · 04-05-2008, 12:13 AM

Can't argue with you on that Kelly. It's just too radical for me to figure out my taste on this one. It is definately a step into the future of boating. I do tend to like functional, tuff vessels (workboats, tugs, military vessels) more than the "refined". I think I need to see her in person or at least some shots of her insides to know how I feel. Still, kudos to her designers, architects and owner for forward thinking. I'm looking forward to seeing more of her.

FISHTIGUA · 04-05-2008, 05:51 AM

I also like the look of 'Tuff Boats' Google M/Y Kerring, but like many Martin Francis boats he really does push what is possible within constraints of technology available at a reasonable budget-ish.
Does anyone recall 'Izunami' looked like a patrol vessel and went like stink! Also built at B&V I think

Dave

NYCAP123 · 04-05-2008, 07:39 AM

Dave,
Couldn't find anything on those boats; "Kerring"....(Kiring? 34m w/ black bow?) If you have a link pass it on. My favorite was always Echo, another B & V. She used to make Lauderdale e/o year and as she approached you'd recognize her profile from more than 5 miles off. Only one that came in carrying her own seaplane.

Alisnowie · 04-21-2008, 04:53 PM

i think it is just a copy of Predator

NYCAP123 · 04-21-2008, 05:39 PM

Only til you leave the bow. Predator is much less militaristic. For the moment they will be compared a lot because they're the first 2 major projects with the reversed bow. 20 years from now you'll be marveling at boats with that retro-classic forward raked bow look that they used to call the European design, and hear things like "yeah, my dad used to work on those when he was a kid".

K1W1 · 04-22-2008, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by FISHTIGUA

I also like the look of 'Tuff Boats' Google M/Y Kerring, but like many Martin Francis boats he really does push what is possible within constraints of technology available at a reasonable budget-ish.
Does anyone recall 'Izunami' looked like a patrol vessel and went like stink! Also built at B&V I think

Dave

Hi- Dave, IZANAMI- became RONIN was built by Lurssen

Here are some pictures of it posted by our very own AMG http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/7860-post8.html

Alisnowie · 04-22-2008, 04:40 PM

dose an one have pics of the interior is it modrn or classic ??? I wonder what it is like in weather I dont relly like this type of boat I'm more of a moonen exploer and small stylish boats like nilo plz reply somone sorry with
my spelling I'm on my iPhone and it is hard to type

coismov · 04-23-2008, 02:15 AM

When I first saw it, I really liked the design, but the more I see it, the less I like it. Especially after I saw a view of the stern. This was definitely a design only intended to be seen from from the profile view.

AMG · 04-23-2008, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Alisnowie

Does anyone have pics of the interior, is it modern or classic ??? I wonder what it is like in weather. I don´t really like this type of boat. I'm more of a Moonen Explorer and small stylish boats like Nilo.

Hi, this boat is not even delivered and very little is known, but it is expected to have a Philippe Starck designed interior. So my guess is contemporary with a twist...

If you are part of the family behind Moonen yachts, I am not surprised that you like them. I do as well since my time with Moonshadow. But we should not make advertising here....

Brian · 04-23-2008, 11:32 AM

Did this US military test vessel inspire Sigma?
I can't really say that Sigma is growing on me either.
Just a little too wierd.

Alisnowie · 04-23-2008, 12:17 PM

the milltary thin you posted are you shure it is a boat it looks like a sub

Brian · 04-23-2008, 01:14 PM

Take a look here for more on this vessel;
http://www.globalsecurity.org/milita...-x-sea-jet.htm

Kevin · 04-23-2008, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Alisnowie

the milltary thin you posted are you shure it is a boat it looks like a sub

I agree... it could easily pass for a surfaced u-boat.

I'm going to have to read through that globalsecurity page later this evening.

Brian · 04-23-2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin

I agree... it could easily pass for a surfaced u-boat.

I'm going to have to read through that globalsecurity page later this evening.

I'm not a warship guy but...while you're reading that take a look at this;
http://www.marinelink.com/Story/DDG1...ns-211269.html
http://www.ddg1000.com/
Bath Iron Works will be building two of these ships.
Maybe if the owners of Sigma get tired of her, they can paint her grey and offer her as an ultra comfy version of these warships!
No offence to the owners of Sigma if your reading this...just having some fun.

mfranjic · 04-24-2008, 02:09 AM

Does anyone have an idea what kind of propulsion package Sigma (SF99) has? Probably CODAG?
I am truly not sure, but I think I red somewhere a few months ago, it has two MTU 16V 1163 TB93 diesels, each 5.920 kW and one LM2500 gas turbine with 25.060 kw. It means 36.900 kW (50.184 mHP) all together..

Best regards to all members

Mario