[YachtNews]

On the Moonen's website there is a short list of the 2007 -to come- boat shows that they will be attending. The first is currently going on and that is the Cannes International Boat Show.

This particular show started on the 12th of September and will go through untill the 17th. Moonen is to display the 94 foot m/y Nilo there.

The second boat show is the ever popular Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) This too will also commence this month. More specifically on the 19th of September and will go through to the 22nd. The m/y Nilo will also be displayed there.

The third show is to be the just as popular Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. This will be one month from now in October. The FLIBS will start on the 25th and go through to the 29th. Moonen is expected to display the 84 foot m/y Etoile d'Azur there.

The final show for 2007 that Moonen is expected to display at will be the Salon Nautico in Barcelona. The 94 foot m/y Infinity will be on show there. The Salon Nautico will run from the 3rd to the 11th of November.

For more information please travel the the Moonen website:

http://www.moonen.com

[RoyN]

Hi m8,

Slightly OT but there was a PPT a while back about the moonen 94 build process. it was very impressive and I wanted to see the second part if it ever was produced... I imagine it was a huge effort to document the build so well, and it is surely great for an owner to have, but is there more moonen build presentations available?

Thanks!

[YachtNews]

Nilo won an award for the innovation, the Trophee de L'innovation. This is an award for custom type yachts measuring less than 40M in overal length. According to Moonen, this was announced at the Cannes Boat Show back in September. They went on to say that Nilo was specifically selected for the use of 'Servogear controllable pitch propellers' as well as rudders. In addition to this, the highly efficient hydrodynamic tunnels at the stern. These 'innovations' lead to efficient utilization of fuel, slightly higher speed and maneuverability.

For more on the Moonen Nilo, please visit the Moonen website.

http://www.moonen.com/index2.html

http://www.moonen.com

[RoyN]

Originally Posted by RoyN

Hi m8,

Slightly OT but there was a PPT a while back about the moonen 94 build process. it was very impressive and I wanted to see the second part if it ever was produced... I imagine it was a huge effort to document the build so well, and it is surely great for an owner to have, but is there more moonen build presentations available?

Thanks!

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[YachtNews]

March 18, 2008:’s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands: The Dutch shipyard, Moonen has announced the successful completion of the five month refit of the Moonen 85 footer, MoonShadow Noa . The MoonShadow Noa, represents one of their earlier yachts, delivered in 1991.

This 85 foot Moonen was designed by Diana Yacht Design (DYD) and is a classic in every sense of the word. All the classical features combined to create the profile of the Moon Shadow Noa. A flared bow, canoe stern and classic superstructure. Moonen enlightens that it is this model- the 85- that put them on the industry map.

The MoonShadow Noa, took after the original boat in the series, the Cassiopeia S. However, back then, the MoonShadow Noa was fitted with touch-screen displays and monitors and pioneered the technical aspects for Moonen yachts. Of course, this equipment is standard today but remember it was introduced nearly twenty years ago to the Moonen 85.

With the MoonShadow Noa probably screaming for a refit, the owners brought her back to the place of her conception, Moonen. A five month refit subsequently ensued. However, at the time of the refit, Moonen was filled and as a result they had to construct a temporary climate-enhanced shed, in the Moonen carpark!

Once constructed, Moonen proceeded to tackle the lengthy assignment that the owners gave them. Exterior modifications included a raised and extended Fly-Bridge behind the mast; raised bulwarks; a permanent bimini; regenerated teak decking and overall paint including a flag blue hull.

Technical changes included an overhauled passerelle, engines, GENSETS, stablizers, and bridge equipment. Other changes included the revitalizaton of the interior including accomodations.

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http://www.moonen.com/index2.html

http://www.moonen.com

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[AMG]

Thanks YachtLuver, I didn´t know she was back at the shipyard now. Here is how she looked in the old days..

http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/mo...chts-85-a.html