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05-24-2012, 02:09 PM
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| Lürssen's Yachts 180m superyacht project 'Azzam'
Lürssen launched hull and superstructure of the supposed to be largest yacht in the world! The launch became necessary after the dry dock is to small for adding the bow as it is only 170m long. The size itself makes her special but the kind of water jet propulsion makes her VERY interesting and I soo curious to see her completed at the end of 2013 or early 2014!! How do you judge her design? April 6th, 2013 update: Feature on Launch of Lurssen's Azzam! |
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05-24-2012, 03:15 PM
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Hi, That is not an uncommon way to build big ships In another Lurssen yard nearby they should be able to lift her if necessary to stick the bow on. The power package on this is something untried by this yard before, I am of the understanding that all that part if the project was sourced out of house from another builder who had done a lot of R & D on it and the project never went ahead. It was briefly shown on YF A few years ago if anyone wants to try and work out what it was. |
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05-24-2012, 03:24 PM
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I too was shocked to see the holes in the underwater hull of the transom suggesting waterjet propulsion... Nice it has a straight bow or does it? not sure now I look at the photos carefully. This has been quite a year for Lurssen!
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1- Don't consume any kind of beverage while watching unless you crave a forced high pressure nasal wash! 2- Have plenty of floor space to roll on and laugh your guts out. Thanks Carl, I needed the laugh! Cheers, | |
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05-24-2012, 06:58 PM
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That was a very funny video! It's been a while since I have seen it. Great tie in. Quote:
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05-25-2012, 04:30 AM
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That is what I hear through the mooring lines | |
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05-25-2012, 09:23 AM
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Four waterjets on a 180 m yacht...  Not really my taste to say the least. I think what you see are the holes for the exhausts, and the waterjets may actually be below (and even more monstruous), as can be seen here: Blohm + Voss Naval I wonder where they will get all the air needed for those gas turbines... Grilles behind the canvas on the main deck? |
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Just wondering has anyone seen any renderings of the vessel, and I was under the impression that boats of this size require lifeboats, unless there hidden I guess...? Also the longer version of the "front fell off"... a bit of ozzie humor... make sure you have incresed floor space for rolling  Friday Joke - The Front Fell Off - YouTube Far |
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05-29-2012, 11:08 PM
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A yacht building business website has Topaz at 180 meter and I think Azzam at 200 meter (656ft). This website had interviews with well known people that work in Germany's Mega yacht market.
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05-30-2012, 02:11 AM
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I'm pretty sure Topaz comes in at 147m (around the 140s), I can't find much on Azzam. I heard she is currantly at 180m, with the extenion she will come in at 200m. I've also heard 220m when complete... it really depends on that bow section. My guess is, she'll be around 180m when complete. Cheers Far |
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