The M-140’s exceptional performance is provided by two Paxman 18-cylinder main diesel engines for a combined 10,870 hp, with twin TF80 Lycoming turbines adding 9,200 hp. These four powerplants drive a system of 3x Lips waterjets. This begs the question... what's the gas mileage? Well... fuel capacity is 15,000 gals. and the maximum range is estimated at 3,800 nm. Ignite the turbines... and your mileage may very!

(Interesting Note: an oil change requires 1-1/2 55-gal. drums of a top grade product). Electric power is supplied by twin Kilopack gensets. Other essential cruising and comfort gear includes dual watermakers, dual water heaters, dual water separators, and quad Racor filters. Photo Caption: Starboard Engine looking aft, with the proprietary "Planetary" turbine transmission visible on the right side of the picture.

Looking forward on the port side of the engine room, from the aft transom access door, located off the swim platform. There is also another access door in the front of the engine room that leads to the main deck.

Capable of running on one or both turbines, due to the Millennium's specially built transmission, the stacked "spinners" are easily accessable and are positioned in the center of the engine room. These engines provide thrust to the central pump, while the flanking diesels supply power to the outboard pumps.

A close up of one turbine. Hard to believe, these little rascals provide as much power as their 18-cyclinder, 15 foot long diesel roomates.

Situated aft, inside the engine room are three of the most powerful cooling fans ever put on a yacht. They are positioned for fresh air flow directly over the turbine exhaust manifolds, but also ventilate the entire engine room with so much pressure, it takes a lumberjack to close the entrance hatch when the fans are running. That's some serious pressure!

The complete systems control panel is located in the forward section of the engine room, immediately down the ladder from the main deck, in order to accomodate quick checks by the crew.

The gauge panel for monitoring vital diesel statisitcs. (about the only familiar gauges you'll find on this beast!)

A labyrinth of plumbing, each system is accessable and identifiable. The system pictured here is used to produce those special little crystals that enable the warp drive.

As we bring this story to an end, this single exterior picture might best capture the essence of the world's fastest superyacht. This is the exhaust for the turbines, which vents outwards from the stern into the fresh air flowing down the sides of the hull to enable rapid cooling of the exhaust gases. Not your average yacht exhaust outlet, huh? Schmiemann was very apologetic about the water spots on the stainless exhaust.

With all that is wrapped up in this magnificent yacht package-- total luxury, solid comfort and top-speeds that rival raceboats -- it seems certain that this wonderfully conceived vessel could satisfy the most demanding owner, perhaps even one who may claim…

"The World is Not Enough"

Technical Specifications:

Length: 139' (42.2m)
Walterline: 107' (32.75m)
Beam: 27' (8.25m)
Draft: 5'2" (1.88m)
Fuel: 15,000 gallons

Propulsion Systems:

Twin Paxman 18Vp185 Diesels (5300 hp) Driving Vectored Lips Waterjets
Twin Lycoming Jet Turbines (4700 hp) Driving One-Fixed Lips Waterjet

Hull:

Plating: Alustar Aluminum
Modified Full Planing Hull w/ Deep Entry
Naval Architect: Frank Mulder, Mulder Design, Netherlands

Principle Equipment:

Generators: Northern Lights
Air Condition: J.D. Knowles
Turbine Gear: Allen Gear
Turbines: Lycoming
Electronics: Imtech
Shore Power: Mastervolt
Entertainment: Intellect Audio
Stabilizers: Quantum Engineering
Fixtures: Serdanelli
Aplliances: Sub Zero, Miele, GE

Article written by Capt. Chuck Gnaegy and YachtForums publisher, Carl Camper.

For more information, contact...

Millennium Super Yachts
2010 Avenue "B"
Riviera Beach, FL 33404
www.millenniumsuperyachts.com

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