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LÜRSSEN VITRUVIUS
In collaboration with the famous designer Philippe Briand, the German boat builders, Lürssen set to work to design "Vitruvius", a super-yacht with unusual characteristics. Thanks to expert advice from Philippe Briand, the design closely resembles that of sailing boats. The hull, in fact, has a classical delta shape, the vertical bow and superstructure almost completely non existent, in flush deck style. Built in Alustar, a more resistant material than aluminium, "Vitruvius" offers excellent navigation comfort, highlighted by a displacement hull, whose l.o.a. is the same as the l.w.l.
For further information: Lürssen Yachts; Zum Alten Speicher 11; 28759 Brema; Germany; tel. +49 421 6604166; fax +49 421 6604170; web site www.lurssen.com; e mail yachts@lurssen.com.
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The careful analysis
carried out by the designers aimed at searching the more efficient
engine system for this particular hull, mean that sailing
performanceand, subsequently consumption, have been optimised.
At a speed of 13 knots "Vitruvius" has a range of 4,000 nautical
miles, enough to cope with all kinds of oceanic crossings.
Furthermore, the low central gravity vertical position, the small
displacement and draft, favour comfort no matter what the
conditions at sea. In order to keep the centre of gravity at a
low position, "Vitruvius" was designed over three bridges, the
lower one set aside for sleeping quarters and bathrooms, the deck
and flying bridge. On the latter we can find the wheelhouse with
360°visibility across the sea, an option used to give greater
visibility when manoeuvring. On deck are those areas specially
set aside for open air activities, cushioned sunbathing areas and
a swimming pool in the fore area, or the terrace at stern, while
inside the superstructure, we can find the other communal areas
such as the large lounge. The cabins are arranged along the
under deck and can hold eight guests ; in the same area is the
large full beam suite for the owner, located in the mainsail
area. Separate quarters have been provided for the eleven crew
members. Obviously for true intenders, the main play area is
still the sea, and this is why "Vitruvius" carries a vast range of
specific equipment on board, such as tenders, jet skis, water skis
and a laser sailing dinghy, all kept in the garage, whose central
door is also used as a beach over the sea.
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