An opposing angle on one of the two main guest suites highlights the desk/study to left, and a built-in wall unit / entertainment center at the foot of each bed, which also doubles as a dresser. The engineered use of space by today’s yacht builders makes traditional furniture manufacturers pale in comparison.

Guest heads sport abundant room for two, in a style that would match the highest hotel echelon. With double sinks set in variously colored marble countertops, and double-wide vanity mirrors, the luxury touch extends also to entertainment systems, with flat-screen TVs.

Set to starboard, a queen-size berth, desk, wardrobe, and dresser in pommele sapele wood with mahogany trim differentiate this guest suite. There is a desk, chair and night stands with a likewise wall unit / entertainment station to the opposite side of the room.

An alternate marble finish in this guest head – forward, starboard – presents dark-toned marble, in addition to the wide vanity mirror and generous shower.

Two additional ensuite staterooms feature twin berths – port and starboard – plus all other amenities, including Van Gogh paintings on the headboards, and 20” TVs. A single desk/table is provided, as well as an upholstered chair.

Just like Bally’s onboard, the gym/exercise room sports cardiac and muscle building equipment, along with a 32” TV for entertainment or fitness videos, plus a large Van Gogh wall painting. At option, of course, is a spare guest room. Crew quarters, not shown here, include accommodations for two in the captain’s quarters, plus below decks forward for 10 in five cabins, each with ensuite heads/showers. Crew service access is direct through the housekeeping/pantry corridors to guest staterooms, facilitating domestic duties.

Down below, though hidden from the view of most passengers in this splendid engine compartment just forward of the swim platform, marine engineering is also at an apex, with the latest advancements. Driving Vango’s extraordinary palace on the water are two room-size main engines: 16 cylinder V-type MTU/DDC 16v4000 M-90s, four stroke diesels producing 3,650 hp each. They turn 5-blade 56" props on HS stainless steel shafts with a remote down angle gearbox.

Westport's new waterborne canvas, Vango, not only captures our imagination, but
stirs the soul with graceful dedication to fine art. Vincent Van Gogh, in his lifetime...
could never have dreamed of luxury such as presented here.

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Review by Capt. Chuck Gnaegy

SPECIFICATIONS:

LOA: 164’
Beam: 30’09”
Draft: 7’9”
Displ.: 750,000 lbs.
Fuel: 20,000 gals.
Water: 2,000 gals.
Power: 2x 16 cyl. V-type MTU/DDC 16v4000 M-90
Speed: Cruise: 20 knots / Max: 24 knots
Range: 5,200 nm @ 12 knots / 1,400 nm @ 24 knots

For further information, contact:

Westport Yachts
2957 State Road 84
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
954-316-6364
www.westportyachts.com