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M/Y Velos- Designed by John Hacket, USA

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by Jage, May 18, 2007.

  1. Jage, May 18, 2007
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    built by Kerstholt, Holland, 1961

    Does anyone have any info on John Hacket or the Kerstholt yard in Holland? Thank you

    Jage

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  2. balboa, May 20, 2007
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  3. techmati, May 20, 2007
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  4. Jage, May 21, 2007
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    Balboa and techmati, thanks for your replies.

    That's too bad about that fire in 1963 on Prince Reineir's yacht. The Velos was completed two years prior to that. It was commissioned as a steel yacht capable of 24 knots. The buyer that commisioned the yacht refused delivery because it was not able to reach speeds of 24 knots. The yacht however, was capable of 18 knots despite what is stated in the brochure I provided. I thought that was pretty impressive for a steel yacht of that vintage. I surmise the ride wasn't that good at those speeds which I believe was th reason they stabilized the yacht in 1975 and then added ballast to further improve the ride. Thanks again

    Jage
  5. skatrinakis, Oct 7, 2007
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    M/y Velos In Crete

    My name is Stefanos and i was born in 1981. Velos came in Crete-Greece in 1980 and my father bought a partnership for this boat as it was converted from a luxurious yacht into a tourist boat. I spend most of my summers as a child on this boat which still exist!
  6. skatrinakis, Oct 7, 2007
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    THE LEGEND OF M/Y VELOS John Hacket 1961

    These fotos are from the last years of operation. M/Y VELOS stopped operating in 2002.

    If there are any queries for this boat do not hesitate to contact me

    info@nautiluscruises.gr

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