[Yacht News]

Hey guys just informing those of you who do not know, the largest sloop in the world, has been renamed. Her name is now "M5", you might have known her as the "Mirabella V" when she was built. Her famous initial owner, Joe Vittoria sold her to the current owner mid last year. She is currently in Falmouth for refit to have somethings changed for her new owner's needs. She will emerge nearly a year later in 2013 where she is expected to be cruised heavily or returned to the charter market.

[Yacht News]

After the refit this will take some getting used to but I think it will be a nice look for her, opposite transom to what we been accustomed to. The new "M5".

[Rene GER]

I like the former transom more. This one is more for traditional hulls.

[Yacht News]

Talk to the new owner then and convince them, there is still hope Rene' lol.

[Rene GER]

I think he has a important reason for this modification

But where are all the toys and tenders now? All on the foredeck?

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Originally Posted by Rene GER

But where are all the toys and tenders now? All on the foredeck?

If you look at the transom with the new mod you can make out that she will have a fold-down or up door, So I believe the main tender is still going to be stored in there.

[Rene GER]

Ah, yes! At the first look I saw a slim fold-out staircase. If I look more exact it is wider.

[Kevin]

It's interesting that the image cuts off the bow... I think that transom will look awkward as part of the whole vessel.

[Yacht News]

I think it is not going to look as bad as we are thinking. It will be some getting used to but...we will see!

[Yacht News]

The mast has been taken out now so the refit is underway.

[Yacht News]

Originally Posted by Yacht News

The mast has been taken out now so the refit is underway.

Video on the de-stepping of the mast and rig and on the refit.

m5 (ex Mirabella V) - YouTube