All the fun speed machines are lined up and ready to splash down on the starting line. This may be the most well thought out arrangement of water toys we’ll see for some time, especially on a private yacht. And oh, yes; her swim platform doubles as a touch-and-go helipad for the r/c inclined.

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At the heart of the Duchess are giant, twin 4000 series MTU V16s – pumping out 2,720 kW and propelling her up to 18 knots @ 2,100 rpm; with an expected range of 4,100 miles at a cruise speed of 14 knots. Her mammoth engine room is also completely thought out and arranged for ease of access and service. With a fuel capacity of 50,440 gal. – 194,000 liters – Anastasia can take you where you want to go.

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Keeping the Duchess steady is a 4-fin set of Quantum Zero-Speed stabilizers. Ship power is generated via three Cat C18's, developing 360kW. An additional Cat C9 stands ready to provide 150kW. Bumping the bow is a Jastram 250kW thruster while a pair of Wartsila 5-blade props swing the stern. And to stay the course, a Van der Velden, BARKE Ram-type rudder system.

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Anastasia's workshop includes a workbench with a wide-grip vise, integrated tool chest, pneumatic air supply, soldering station, cleaning sink and a complete rack of fasteners, right down to the last nut & bolt.

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And finally, for this magnificent yacht, Anastasia: A deep salaam is in order for the new Grand Duchess of yachting, as well as her talented Oceanco craftsmen: “Anastasia - Huzzah! All are so proud of her!

By Capt. Chuck Gnaegy

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Anastasia Specifications:

Dimensions:

LOA: 248’
Beam: 43’
Draft: 14’6”
Displ: 1,680 tons

Equipment:

Main Engines: 2x MTU 4000 V16 2,2720 @ 2,100 rpm
Exhaust: Marquip
Gearbox: ZF W7510
Propellers: Wartsila 5_blade - fixed
Power: 3x Caterpillar C18 @ 360kW / 1x Caterpillar C9 @ 150kW
Thrusters: Jastram 250kW
Stabilization: Quantum 4-fin, Zero-Speed

Performance:

Cruise Speed: 14 knots
Max Speed: 18 knots
Range: 4,100 nm @ 14 knots

Capacities:

Fuel: 50,440 Gal.
Water: 23,140 Gal.

Construction:

Materials: Steel and Aluminum
Naval Architecture: Oceanco and Azure
Exterior Stylist: Sam Sorgiovanni
Interior Design: Sam Sorgiovanni

For more information contact:

Oceanco Yachts
Gildo Pastor Cntr.
7 rue du Gabian
MC 98000 Monaco
+377 (-93) -10-02-81
www.OceancoYacht.com

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Oceanco 245' "Anastasia" - Deck Plans; Top to Bottom...

1. Sun Deck
2. Upper Deck
3. Main Deck
4. Lower Deck
5. Service Deck

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