GRAVITAS. T h e 171-foot (52.12m) luxury superyacht GRAVITAS, is a beautiful, private sanctuary on the water.

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2 GRAVITAS T h e 171-foot (52.12m) luxury superyacht GRAVITAS, is a beautiful, private sanctuary on the water. Built to the highest standards by legendary Dutch shipyard Feadship in 1995, M/Y GRAVITAS has benefitted from constant, meticulous maintenance and upkeep throughout her life. She was recently refitted in 2014, ensuring her exceptional condition. GRAVITAS boasts an impressive history, including a global circumnavigation. This modern and sophisticated superyacht offers guests supreme comfort, relaxation and seclusion. She is very seaworthy and is capable of navigating any of the world s oceans. GRAVITAS s interior features exquisite, timeless decor. She is plush and elegant. Her main salon is comfortable with large sofas and a card table. Her adjacent formal dining salon can seat up to 12 guests and can be closed off from the main salon for added privacy. The skylounge is well suited for entertaining with a full bar, a 42-inch flat screen TV and seating for four. Seven luxurious staterooms are able to accommodate up to 12 guests. The master suite is an intimate sanctuary. This 1,200-square-foot apartment is located forward on the main deck. Through its dramatic entrance, guests will find a full bar with seating for four. A private office is located to port and directly accesses the master bedroom. This striking stateroom has a full walk-around king-size bed facing aft. A 28-inch flat screen TV, mini fridge and lounge chair are located to port. A his-and-hers en-suite bathroom is located forward and features a Jacuzzi tub. The master suite also has a private seating area with an L-shaped sofa, 28-inch TV with DVD player and a safe. Large windows surround the suite, flooding the space with natural light and offering incredible views.

A beautiful sculpted spiral staircase leads guests below deck to six additional staterooms. Two king staterooms feature 28-inch flat screen TVs and en-suite bathrooms.

3 A beautiful sculpted spiral staircase leads guests below deck to six additional staterooms. Two king staterooms feature 28-inch flat screen TVs and en-suite bathrooms. Two twin staterooms offer large double beds, vanities 28-inch flat screen TVs and en-suite bathrooms. The remaining two staterooms each have a single bed, a 28-inch flat screen TV with DVD player and a desk/vanity space. Both also offer Murphy beds. On deck, GRAVITAS has a variety spaces for entertaining and socializing. Her covered aft deck is well suited for alfresco dining for eight to 10 guests. The boat deck houses tenders, but once removed, is open for a variety of activities, including dining for 12 guests. The massive sundeck is divided into two areas. The aft section has an eight-person Jacuzzi surrounded by giant sunpads, a fanciful full bar with seating for six and two intimate seating areas to port and starboard. GRAVITAS offers a wide range of tenders and toys for guests to enjoy. Her 32-foot center console tender is well suited for activities such as fishing. A 23-foot Safe Boat has a beach-landing bow, perfect for exploring the islands. In addition, she has WaveRunners, paddleboards, water skis, wakeboards, a trampoline and more. GRAVITAS now offers diving of all types for guests. Her dive-certified crewmembers will help guests explore the waters in complete comfort and safety. Main Features - Captain Roy & Stephanie Hodges are a dynamic, top tiered team with a can-do attitude - GRAVITAS now offers diving - 1,200 sq. ft. Master Private Sanctuary Stateroom/Apartment on Main Deck - GRAVITAS offers one of the best chefs in the industry - JP Barcena - Very quiet, private yacht with exquisite, classic, timeless, stunning interior - Immaculate and maintained to the highest standards - GRAVITAS is a pedigreed, seaworthy yacht

Caribbean/Florida/Bahamas TENDERS & TOYS - 1 center console 32-foot tender with two 300hp engines - 1 Safe Boat 23-foot tender with a beach-landing bow and 2X 150hp - GRAVITAS

4 SPECIFICATIONS Length 171 (52.12m) Beam 32 (9.7m) Draft 9 (2.7m) Built 1995/2014 Builder Feadship Guests 12 Crew 12 Cabins 7 Cabin Configuration 1 Master, 2 Vip, 2 Double, 2 Single, 2 Convertible Summer Florida/Bahamas Winter Caribbean/Florida/Bahamas TENDERS & TOYS - 1 center console 32-foot tender with two 300hp engines - 1 Safe Boat 23-foot tender with a beach-landing bow and 2X 150hp - GRAVITAS now offers diving - 2 WaveRunners - 4 paddleboards - 3 adult water skis - 2 Youth water skis - 1 slalom water ski - 2 wakeboards - 2 single-rider inflatable donuts - 1 three-person Aquaglide Retro inflatable towing seat - 16-foot inflatable trampoline - Aquaglide floating island/raft - Fishing & Snorkel gear

5 main salon looking aft

6 Main Salon looking forward

7 Formal Dining Salon

8 Main Aft Deck

9 Main Aft Deck

10 Entrance to the Master Stateroom Suite/Apartment

11 Master Stateroom office

12 Master Stateroom private lounge room

13 Master Stateroom

14 Master Bath

15 King Stateroom

16 Twin Stateroom

17 Guest Bath

18 Skylounge

19 Skylounge/Boat Deck

20 Jacuzzi on Sun Deck

21 Toy Free Sun Deck

22 Sun Deck Bar

23 GRAVITAS at night

24 Aft Cabana

25 GR AVITAS CONTACT YOUR PREFERRED CHARTER BROKER FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING this sensational yacht

At 17 he began his Naval career as a firefighter ultimately training crew aboard Cruisers, Destroyers and Aircraft carriers as a Certified Instructor and team member of Afloat Training Group, Pearl

Today Stan holds a U.S. Coast Guard Master 1600 ton and 4000 horse power Chief Engineer Certifications.

A passionate outdoorsman, Stan enjoys hiking, diving, fishing, mountain biking and anything of adventure.

26 GRAVITAS CREW PROFILE Captain Stan Glover- American Captain Stan grew up in the small city of Cheyenne Wyoming, where he enjoyed every outing with his Father fishing, hunting, overhauling lawnmowers, car engines and car restoration. At 17 he began his Naval career as a firefighter ultimately training crew aboard Cruisers, Destroyers and Aircraft carriers as a Certified Instructor and team member of Afloat Training Group, Pearl Harbor Hawaii, retiring from the Pineapple Navy in As an avid Sailor, Stan s most notable sailing accomplishment was the Trans-Pacific voyage from San Diego to Hawaii aboard their 47 sailboat. Today Stan holds a U.S. Coast Guard Master 1600 ton and 4000 horse power Chief Engineer Certifications. His experience is profound with commands from 35 to 73 meters on nearly all oceans logging over 200,000 nautical miles. A passionate outdoorsman, Stan enjoys hiking, diving, fishing, mountain biking and anything of adventure. Stan is known for a huge smile, jovial charismatic attitude that brings out the best in people, rest assured your experience aboard Gravitas will be fabulous and unforgettable with this salty sailor at the wheel. Chef- Patrick Dadd-British Patrick grew up in the UK and has been cooking professionally for over 25 years. He has worked at some of London s finest restaurants including the Ivy and The Square. In 2003 he went to Mallorca on holiday, was introduced to yachting and has been doing it since. Italian, French, Spanish, Thai, Japanese and Indian are amongst the world cuisines that he excels at. Away from the stove Patrick enjoys sailing, tennis, kiteboarding and swimming.

Second Officer Wesley Tucker South African Wesley was born in Ballito on the east coast of South Africa, Wesley is 28 years old and from a young age has always had a passion for the ocean, with this

27 Second Officer Wesley Tucker South African Wesley was born in Ballito on the east coast of South Africa, Wesley is 28 years old and from a young age has always had a passion for the ocean, with this passion he decided to make a career in Motor Yachts. Wesley joined yachting in 2011 and has worked on four previous Feadships ranging in size from meters. Wesley has his Yacht Master Unlimited 200 ton and is currently in the final stages of completing his chief officer. Wesley is an avid scuba diver and gained his dive masters in 2008 and has vast experience leading dives for shore based companies and on yachts in the Bahamas.Wesley also coached children s sports between the ages of 4-12 years old, this has given Wesley a thorough understanding of children. In his spare time, you can find Wesley surfing, scuba diving and traveling. Chief Stewardess Rita Jean Glover American Rita Jean grew up in the southern city of New Orleans; she holds an Associate s degree in Hotel and restaurant Management. Sailing brought her to the ideal life style on the sea as she embarked on a Pacific crossing from San Diego to Hawaii; the experience of sailing the open ocean has embedded the knowledge and respect for the sea. Rita enjoys mountain biking, hiking, and is certified in Yoga, Pilates and spinning. An enthusiast of wine and travel Rita has ventured to far reaches of New Zealand, Costa Rica, Cuba, Hawaii, British Columbia and Alaska.

Camille decided to pursue the yachting industry as a career in 2012 and joined M/Y Gravitas in September 2012 when it was still known as M/Y Battered Bull.

28 Stewardess-Camille Rivera- Philippines Camille is originally from the Philippines. She moved to the United States in 2009 where she studied Computer Engineering at Florida State College in Jacksonville. Camille decided to pursue the yachting industry as a career in 2012 and joined M/Y Gravitas in September 2012 when it was still known as M/Y Battered Bull. Camille is a keen young lady who always has a smile on her face and is willing to help wherever she can. When Camille is not working she enjoys the beach, reading, painting and swimming. Stewardess Grace Gavett South African Grace hails from the city of Durban, South Africa. Growing up, Grace could be found on the water sailing with her father every weekend and so it was only natural that she turned to yachting as a career. During her time in the industry she has travelled the East Coast of the USA, Canada, East and West Mediterranean, Caribbean, Bahamas and the Black Sea. Grace has completed all safety and training certificates and is dedicated to guaranteeing that your vacation onboard Gravitas will be a wonderful experience to remember.

She furthered her travels to India for a drama and arts festival. After completing her studies in photography and beauty therapy, she worked part time for an events company in Cape Town.

29 Stewardess Lizelle Wessels South African Lizelle grew up in a small town called Kokstad, on a farm in South Africa. She grew up riding motorbikes, hiking up mountains and excelled in numerous sports such field hockey, swimming and also completed a tour to Holland for water polo. She furthered her travels to India for a drama and arts festival. After completing her studies in photography and beauty therapy, she worked part time for an events company in Cape Town. Her love for outdoors and adventure started at a young age, thus furthering her dreams to travel while working on the yachts. She spent nearly two years on a 50m Feadship MY Aurora B and has decided to build a career in the motor yacht industry. Lizelle has a great passion for photography, travelling and exploring new destinations. She is also a qualified advanced open water and nitrox scuba diver. Engineer-George Bittles- American George is originally from Philadelphia, PA and has a strong upbringing in a family where boating is a way of life. Since early childhood he spent his summers with his family on Long Island cruising, maintaining, and repairing vessels up to 70' from the waters of the Great South Bay, to Block Island sound and north of the Cape Cod Canal. He studied Marine Systems Education at The Landing School of Boat Building and Yacht Design in Kennebunkport Maine. After graduation at The Landing School he quickly realized he had been paving a path for himself in the yachting industry and began his career as an engineer in Since then George has served as sole engineer on a variety of vessels and has cruised the west coast of Central America through the Panama Canal, down island through the Caribbean to Trinidad, up the East Coast, and the Mediterranean Sea.

2 nd Engineer -Morgan Thursfield-South African Morgan is one of a twin and was born in Johannesburg and grew up in Durban, SA.

He joined the yachting industry in December 2011 and worked onboard M/Y Encore for 2 years and transitioned onto M/Y Gravitas with the same owner at the

Morgan is an incredibly hard worker and will go out of his way to make your trip a memorable one.

30 2 nd Engineer -Morgan Thursfield-South African Morgan is one of a twin and was born in Johannesburg and grew up in Durban, SA. He has a diesel engineering background, which makes him versatile in the deck and engineering department. He joined the yachting industry in December 2011 and worked onboard M/Y Encore for 2 years and transitioned onto M/Y Gravitas with the same owner at the end of Morgan loves the outdoors especially surfing. Morgan is an incredibly hard worker and will go out of his way to make your trip a memorable one. Bosun-Erjo Jjunatas- Philippines Erjo is from the Philippines but has called M/Y Gravitas his home for the last 8 years. Erjo joined M/Y Gravitas in April 2007 and gained experience working on the famous M/Y Christina O and M/Y Bullish. He calls himself the Michael Jordan of Yachting. Erjo is a big basketball fan and enjoy cycling and listening to music from the 80 s and 90 s.

31 Lead Deckhand Grant Du Preez South African From a young age Grant has always had a passion to be on the ocean. After being in the industry for nearly 3 years he has discovered where his career path lies. Grant is also mechanically inclined and loves to work with his hands. Having been an avid surfer and water sports enthusiast since the age of 12, he learned in the locale of his coastal hometown Durban, South Africa which is known for its beautiful climate and fantastic fishing spots. At the age of 17 he became a qualified lifeguard competing in events around the country. From deep sea fishing to Scuba Diving, Grant has always had a great interest for the outdoors and always seeks to experience more. Grant has further on expanded his knowledge of scuba diving and now is a qualified Divemaster. Deckhand Bradley Newman-American Brad is a South Florida native who grew up around the water. He is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University with a double bachelors in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship. He also has a strong background in the hospitality industry, working for Disney before joining the yachting industry. Brad has been on M/Y Gravitas since June On his free time he enjoys watersports such as SCUBA Diving, Wakeboarding, and Stand Up Paddle-boarding. Brad will go out of his way to make sure your time on M/Y Gravitas is the best experience of your life.

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