SUPERYACHT #13
Summer 2007
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GULF CRAFT MAJESTY 88
Has been presented during the last Boat Show in Dubai. The Majesty 88
built by the U.A.E. Gulf Craft ship yard has attracted much success
throughout the event thanks to which the third model of this line has
been scheduled for imminent delivery.
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TECHNICAL DATA
Length overall: 26.83m.
Max. beam: 6.40m.
Max. draught: 1.20m.
fuel capacity: 11,340 litres
water capacity: 2,660 litres
Classification: RINA 100-A1. 1 "Y"
designer: Gulf Craft Inc.
For further information contact: Majesty Yachts ; P.O. Box
666 Ajman, U.A.E; tel. +971 67406060; fax +971 67406062; web site:
www.majesty-yachts.com; e-mail: info@majesty-yachts.com.
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The leading United Arab Emirates
ship yard manufactures luxury yachts from 44 to 130 feet. During
the Boat Show in Dubai three 88 ft. have been sold which is a very
encouraging result for the ship yard that has successfully moulded
many technical choices and modern designs into their yachts that have
a typically European flavour. The material employed as in all the
production lines of Gulf Craft is composite for both hull and
superstructure. The design of the Majesty 88 is the work of the yard's
team, that have been careful to convey those stylistic lines that
appeal to the international market in such a way as to highlight that
family feeling through the whole Majesty range of luxury yachts. The
result is well balanced, pleasant looking, with no stylistic
exasperation. The project is that of a classic design with three
decks and a fly. The lower deck hosts the guest cabins and owner's
suite in the forward portion of the deck beyond the centre area,
while beyond the large engine room towards the stern there are two
cabins with one bathroom in common for the crew and well equipped
galley with separate access from the cockpit. The full beam owner
suite situated just forward of mid-ships is very bright thanks to six
vertically installed oval shaped port-holes three of which on the port
side and the other three to starboard. The resulting ample space is
taken up by a sofa to port , a writing / dressing table on the
starboard side, while the bed occupies the central area behind which
on the port side is a large bathroom with separate shower and a large
wardrobe dressing area opposite to starboard. The first guest cabin
with twin beds and en-suite bathroom is situated further forward on
the port side. To starboard there is another guest cabin with twin
beds en-suite bathroom and shower. The VIP cabin is situated forward
of the preceding two guest cabins. It is furnished with a double bed,
sofa, dressing table and en-suite bathroom. The main deck is entirely
dedicated to relaxing inside except for the bow area which to
starboard houses the wheel house with the electronics, and accessories
required for extensive blue water cruising even in the most trying
conditions. To port of these we find a C shaped sofa and table that
allows one to enjoy a bird's eye view of the course underway as from
the wheel but in relaxing, and comfortable surroundings. Toward the
stern we find the dining area to port which is made up of a table for
eight placed in a bow to stern arrangement while the starboard side
is equipped with a day bathroom and complete galley with ample built
in storing space. The central area of this deck is entirely designed
for the saloon which comprises a large sofa to port another to
starboard and a huge video screen which disappears at the touch of a
button, coffee tables complete the layout. This area is very bright
thanks to the ample glass panelling surrounds along the sides of the
superstructure that as already mentioned take after European models
and more particularly the Italian ones with a view to mould slim
lines and spacious interiors to generate the wanted comfort.
The final outcome seems positive in as much both the aesthetical
aspects and the ample spaces aboard witness the fact that the ship
yard has successfully managed to deliver the results required by
management. The generous cockpit area which is entirely covered by the
extension of the fly deck above, comprises a sofa /locker at the stern
and ample space to lunch in the open in the shade, away from the sun.
Access to the cockpit comes in the way of two moulded teak lined
stairways placed singularly on each side. The fly deck is geared to
host two different tenders, namely one inflatable with a rigid keel
as well as a water craft, a circular shaped hydro massage pool, a sun
bathing area, a C shaped sofa and centrally placed table, a drinks
bar, a wash basin. Two different layouts are available as optional;
one of which places the large galley on the main deck rather than on
the lower one. As for the more purely technical themes, the hull and
superstructure are made of closed cell lightweight composites to
contain weight given the yacht's potential and structural solidity.
As for the range of accessories installed principally from Europe and
the United states of America, all of good quality thus highlighting
the fact that the yard has been generous in the choice of the on board
equipment. The choices of the engines are as many as three, the first
one: two Caterpillar engines of 1,550 HP each, the second two
Caterpillar engines of 1,800 HP each while the third solution is: two
MTU 16V 2000 TE91 of 2,000 HP each. In each case a ZF transmission
drive unit with five bladed propellers are foreseen. The yacht boasts
a complete electronic monitoring system of the tanks, hydraulic and
electrical systems, engines, smoke detecting sensors, gauges to
monitor waste water levels, all to ensure complete control of the
yacht. The U.A.E ship yard is surely working to attract new owners,
the recipes shown seem adequate enough to do just that, and the
potential public interest is very present, so much so that the Majesty
88, in spite of its young age has already reached the third model of
its kind.
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