Sleek, sublime and US$22m

12:02 AM Tue 24 Mar 2009 GMT

'Due for completion in July, the 48 metre luxury private motor yacht is currently being marketed for sale in the region of EURO 17 million or USD 22 million.' . Click Here to view large photo

Austal, the WA boat builder that specializes in aluminium craft, notably high speed ferries, military vessels and passenger catamarans and cruise ships for international markets, is also adept at super and megayachts under the Oceanfast marque.

Under the marque Oceanfast, the company - located at Henderson south of Fremantle - is poised to launch the Oceanfast 48.

The vessel boasts a world-class construction pedigree that draws on Oceanfast's 20-year history in the production of award-winning motor yachts.

The Oceanfast 48 joins last year's 36 metre "Eendracht", and an upcoming 60 metre variant, as part of a new range of Oceanfast motor yachts designed for owners seeking a high quality, well engineered and functional yacht that represents market-leading value.

Considering both aesthetics and ease of operation the Oceanfast 48 can perform as a fully crewed super yacht on the charter market or equally, can be operated with minimal crew by an owner who wishes a more direct involvement and low profile cruising approach.

Oceanfast Sales and Marketing Manager, Richard Williams said the Oceanfast 48 series had already attracted strong global market interest at a time when operating costs and practicality were increasingly significant considerations.
"Visitors to the Oceanfast 48 have been impressed to see that the yacht's good looks are more than complimented by first class engineering and electrical systems,' Williams said.

'In addition, with an internal width of eight metres, the full beam main saloon brings an owner to the water's edge creating the volume normally only found in much longer yachts," he added.

The vessel boasts a world-class construction pedigree that draws on Oceanfast's 20-year history in the production of award-winning motor yachts. - .. Click Here to view large photo

With a top speed of 16 knots and 4000 nautical mile range at a cruising speed of 12 knots, the Oceanfast 48 series is well suited to long range exploring, boasting the ability to operate both as a fully crewed super yacht on the charter market or equally with minimal crew for an owner who desires a more direct involvement.

Due for completion in July, the 48 metre luxury private motor yacht is currently being marketed for sale in the region of EURO 17 million or USD 22 million.

SPECIFICATIONS
Length: 48 metres
Beam: 9.1 metres
Draft: 2.5 metres
Guests: 12
Fuel Capacity: 66,000 litres
Water Capacity: 13,000 litres
Main Engines: Two MTU 10V 2000 M72, 900kW each
Speed: 16 knots
Range: 4,000nm at 12 knots
Classification: Lloyds Register (Yacht) / MCA LY2
Flag: Cayman Islands

More at www.oceanfast.com.au

by Jeni Bone

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