Text Marcus Krall Photos Klaus Jordan. An eyecatcher: initially the owner. wanted a grey hull, but then he. went for a flamboyant baby blue.

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WHERE GUESTS RULE Three Jacuzzis, a gym with a swimming terrace and five guest cabins on the main deck: nobody should pass up an invitation to come aboard 78 metres long Madsummer.

1 WHERE GUESTS RULE Three Jacuzzis, a gym with a swimming terrace and five guest cabins on the main deck: nobody should pass up an invitation to come aboard 78 metres long Madsummer. After Pelorus, the baby blue superyacht is the largest yacht to be delivered by Lürssen s Rendsburg yard yet. Text Marcus Krall Photos Klaus Jordan An eyecatcher: initially the owner wanted a grey hull, but then he went for a flamboyant baby blue. The private Jacuzzi forward of his suite on the upper deck is a radiant turquoise. 46 BOAT EXCLUSIVE 6/09 6/09 BOAT EXCLUSIVE 47

climes, whilst two pools on the sundeck, a

2 Light and shade: the decks on board Madsummer provide plenty of open space for alfresco fans. Blinds and awnings give protection in hot climes, whilst two pools on the sundeck, a circular Jacuzzi and a counter-current swimming pool, provide a welcome opportunity to cool off. They have a combined capacity of 15,000 litres and it takes around 20 minutes to fill them up. As we have seen on other Øino designs for Lürssen owners, there are three in-water barstools. 48 BOAT EXCLUSIVE 6/09 6/09 BOAT EXCLUSIVE 49

3 A yacht s wood finishes: the interior designer Alberto Pinto panelled the saloon and dining area in maple. Small dark inlays in some panels are designed to look like blisters and give a maritime touch. The owner decided on two dining tables to enable meals to be more communicative occasions. Whilst the upper bar lounge was given a zebrano look, sycamore was used in corridors and stairwells. Light colours predominate in the entertainment room. 50 BOAT EXCLUSIVE 6/09 6/09 BOAT EXCLUSIVE 51

4 More suite than cabin: on board Madsummer guests are accommodated in grand apartments on the main deck. Each one has a different colour theme red, blue, yellow and pink. Even the books on the shelves match the colour in each case. However the owner resides one deck above the guests (opposite). His domain consists of an office, two bathrooms, two dressing rooms, a small bedroom and a second larger one with a 180 view ahead. 52 BOAT EXCLUSIVE 6/09 6/09 BOAT EXCLUSIVE 53

Garage: the largest tenders measure ten metres, plus there is a large inventory of toys.

Because her hull does not gleam in a conservative white or hip anthracite grey, but rather in baby blue. I let slip supersized baby blue and Beirne grins.

Commanding views: a telephoto lens intensifies the Espen Øino styling. The large oblong windows of the main deck guest apartments are evident forward.

5 Garage: the largest tenders measure ten metres, plus there is a large inventory of toys. Pelorus (115 metres) but her size is definitely not the only feature to catch the eye in the Gulf of Naples, which is teaming with yachts. Because her hull does not gleam in a conservative white or hip anthracite grey, but rather in baby blue. I let slip supersized baby blue and Beirne grins. The owner wanted something flamboyant, is how he succinctly describes the Awlgrip finish and strides ahead up to the sundeck, which also defies convention. Commanding views: a telephoto lens intensifies the Espen Øino styling. The large oblong windows of the main deck guest apartments are evident forward. Two pools on the sundeck Engine room: two gleaming, spacious levels. The 2,000 kw Caterpillars flank the stairs. T he visit on board that new guests are about Øino, an interior by Alberto at Naples Sannazzaro to arrive. For me and the Pinto, three Jacuzzis, five Marina was scheduled crew, said Beirne, these are guest suites on the main deck precisely. I can spare a couple of hours on Thursday afternoon, said Madsummer s captain, Chris Beirne. We are currently doing so many trips, that this is the only possible time slot. As we stand in front of the gangway, pallets of a cordon bleu mineral water indicate very busy months. At the same time this intensive use is of course a great tribute to the builder. Beside me the Lürssen representative cannot help beaming from ear to ear. Beirne confirmed what the specification s benchmark data has already indicated metres styled by Espen and a gym with its own terrace are some of the characteristics of Madsummer. Launched in November 2008 at Lürssen s Rendsburg yard a Caribbean trip was followed by her first Mediterranean season in summer She is Lürssen Rendsburg s second longest delivery to date, after Instead of the customary single Jacuzzi, the builder installed a second, oblong one, which is definitely good for the fitness programme, thanks to its integrated counter-current system. You can burn off those excess calories straightaway at the top end. As we have already seen on the other Lürssen yachts, Saint Nicolas or Martha Ann, there are three barstools positioned right in the water in front of the bar. Both pools hold some 15,000 litres in total, the captain reveals. It takes some twenty minutes to fill them up; the water circulates in separate tanks and is preheated. It is available 24/7. Where Beirne works is located one deck below. The spacious bridge not only accommodates Raytheon Anschütz, Bosch Rexroth, Interschalt or 54 BOAT EXCLUSIVE 6/09

Bridge: blue theme with integrated electronics. The navigation desk forms the focal point.

Designer Alberto Pinto had practically all the furniture made by French cabinetmakers; he also ensured that off-the-peg items matched the overall concept.

Imposing superstructure: on board Madsummer the owner and captain have the best views. A massive communications dome forms the boat s uppermost feature.

6 Bridge: blue theme with integrated electronics. The navigation desk forms the focal point. atmosphere is also created by the bar to port, a seating arrangement with a massive leather stool at its centre plus the TV, the screen of which can be neatly hidden behind a painting when not in use. Designer Alberto Pinto had practically all the furniture made by French cabinetmakers; he also ensured that off-the-peg items matched the overall concept. The interiors expert from Think Tank in Paris, who is regarded as a megayacht specialist, used trendy zebrano for the panels. Imposing superstructure: on board Madsummer the owner and captain have the best views. A massive communications dome forms the boat s uppermost feature. Trendy zebrano for the panels In full flow: Madsummer can do 17 knots with a 6,000 nautical mile range at 12 knots. Quantum components, but also nanny or the helicopter pilot, pensed with because of this. a separate navigation desk who lands his helicopter aft During her initial voyages the set behind, complete with a on the bridge deck. Madsummer lounge on the owner s deck Saab GPS/AIS unit. has a refuelling therefore turned out to be Sea charts are nevertheless point plus special storage facilities the meeting place of choice. at the ready as back-up. A for the rotor blades for The aft dining area in particu- must, said Beirne, whose her aero-tender. The entire lar, which is shielded from cabin is also located on this bridge deck is therefore dedicated above by the helideck yet at deck. Two more are reserved to the yacht s engineer- the same time has sliding- for crew members, who only ing and operational facilities. door ventilation, is well work on board intermittently. A lounge aft, as is common on frequented too, the captain They include for instance a this size yacht, had to be dis- reported. A communicative It contrasts wonderfully with the blue armchairs and the orange-coloured sideboard, was how Pinto explained what he chose. Incidentally one of his earlier designs served as a reference for the design of this interior. The interior of a Dutch 52-metre yacht impressed the owner so much, that he wanted something very similar, just bigger. We heeded this, said Pinto, in the owner s suite in particular. Only the layout is different. Above all it is more substantial. The owner s domain takes up half the upper deck. Sycamore and South American Sucupira dominate the office, the lobby and bedrooms, and for the bathrooms Pinto s team was able to get hold of blocks of brown marble with a rare vein pattern that complements 56 BOAT EXCLUSIVE 6/09

the look of the wood finish. However the suite s highlight MADSUMMER Wii Den provides the necessary facilities for hours, if not days and nights, of is outside a seating ar- LOA: 78.

7 the look of the wood finish. However the suite s highlight MADSUMMER Wii Den provides the necessary facilities for hours, if not days and nights, of is outside a seating ar- LOA: m Water tank: 40,000 l entertainment on these hip consoles, rangement with a private LWL: m Water makers: HEM, 2 x 25,000 l/day and there are two loungers and a sofa Jacuzzi is located in front of Beam: m Bow thruster: Brunvoll, 240 kw on hand if it gets too exhausting. the panorama windows. Draught: 3.80 m Stabilisers: 4 x Quantum Zero Speed The parents of the young ones can get The main deck however shows that the owner is not egocentric, despite these privileged facilities. Hospitality could almost be said to the key theme here the bow section features five spacious cabins, primarily for family and friends; Madsummer is only chartered out to outsiders on a very limited and selective basis. Pinto again selected sycamore for the Displacement: Materials: Engines: Engine performance: Gears: Propellers: Speed (max.): Speed (cruising): Fuel tank: Range: Generators: Generator output: 1978 t steel/aluminium 2 x CAT 3516 DITA SCAC 2 x 2,000 kw Reintjes Piening 17 kn 12 kn 151,200 l 6, kn 3 x CAT C18, 1 x CAT C9 1 x 456 kw, 2 x 280 kw, 1 x 144 kw Air conditioning: Heinen + Hopman Bridge: Raytheon Anschütz GPS/AIS: Saab Gyroscope: C. Plath Dynamic positioning: Kongsberg Helm system: Bosch Rexroth Tenders: 2 x 10 m, 1 x 6,75 m Exterior design: Espen Øino Interior design: Alberto Pinto Fit-out: Oldenburger, Würzburger Classification: LRoS 100A1 SSC Yacht mono, G6 LMC UMS Builder: Lürssen, 2008 rid of their excess energy in more conventional fashion. The owner had an approximately 30m 2 gym with six pieces of Cybex equipment installed on the lower deck. For people who want to exercise in the fresh air or who would like to go swimming straight after working out, the ship s side can be folded out. It is then transformed into an approximately 10 m 2 terrace, with the water lapping about a metre below it. A neat feature, for after a visit to the sauna as well, Chris Beirne added. The detox panels in the cabins, this time cabin, a massage room and a beauty customizing them by employ- salon are located right next door. ing a magnificent dose of Seventy-eight metres just happen to artistic licence. Each of them provide a certain freedom to design a was subtly given a different yacht without too many restrictions. Private Jacuzzi for the owner Crew-friendly room called the cathedral colour theme yellow, blue, pink, red and light blue. At first glance these shades of colour feature here and there in the bedhead, in ceiling inlays and on chairs. A second glance then reveals Pinto s love of fine detail. The Madsummer lettering embroidered into the handtowels and the way in which each library is stocked blend in so well. People accommodated in the blue cabin therefore only have books bound with blue spines to read. On the other hand the sixth room on the guest corridor is reserved for the younger generation. The so-called Who sleeps where? Crew cabins are located on the lower deck (green), the gym and spa (orange) and the engine room plus garage (blue) are located behind the crew s quarters. Guest cabins are located in the forward section of the main deck (dark orange), whilst the owner resides one deck above (yellow). Public areas are also marked orange. They perhaps even represent ideal dimensions. Madsummer provides twelve people with enough places to withdraw to, but also saloons that are large enough for big gatherings. And a fully equipped garage complements the above-mentioned entertainment programme. Two ten-metre tenders and an almost seven-metre one are parked behind the crew-friendly engine room, also known in on-board jargon as the cathedral. Four Sea-Doo waterbikes stand beside them and diving equipment, angling gear, remote-control helicopters and powerboats, inflatable tubes, footballs, snorkels and boxes full of toys are stored in walk-in hatches. Guests especially younger ones on board Madsummer are guaranteed not to get bored, that s for certain. 58 BOAT EXCLUSIVE 6/09 6/09 BOAT EXCLUSIVE

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