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The Maltese Falcon (16 photos)
Meet in front of you - The Maltese Falcon (Maltese Falcon), and is one the largest and perhaps the most unusual boats are privately owned. Today is the most famous and luxurious yachts in the world. This moving under sail eighty-eight meter Falcon received numerous awards naiprestizhneyshih.
His sailing system, consisting of 15 square sails, recognized as one of the most advanced systems ever created. Sail fully automated and able to open up to 3 carboxylic masts in just 6 minutes. The length of a sailboat is an impressive 88 meters, it is equipped with two Deutz dvigatetelyami 1800 LS, thus capable of reaching a maximum speed of 20 knots (37 km / h).
process of the appearance of this yacht "born" lasted for about twelve years. This engineering project is still considered one of the most ambitious undertakings in the world. The first judges were able to see the boat five years ago. At that time it was owned by Tom Perkins, Skopje his billions on risky investments. His willingness to take risks has led to success in the construction of luxury and The Maltese Falcon.
The order for the construction firm Perini Navi yachts adopted in 1994, but the customer has cooled down pretty soon a new project.
And then there was Perkins. He planned to build a boat, having automated rigged, few believed that this idea will be successful. Perkins was also given the project was too complex and did not meet the requirements of the Americans. However, the designer Gerard Dijkstra thought of another project - DynaRig, developed in the mid-60s of the last century by William Prollsom for the Germans: they want to equip their motor boats sail to save fuel.
Concept DynaRig - is freestanding masts and rigidly joined with them yards. This design allows you to set one of six monasteries on the mast and the sails were attached in such a way that they can be operated as a single entity, as in the unfolded state were no gaps between them. Unfortunately, the rig type Dyna turned out too heavy and godilos only for very large vessels.
Therefore, the architects of Gerard Dijkstra & Partners was not an easy task to design a sailing system suitable for not too big yacht. And it is fully possible: with a unique direct armed Falcon Rig - three masts made of carbon fiber, five sails on each - easily cope even the few team; and speed that can develop Maltese Falcon, is amazing.
Interior yacht Maltese Falcon, Developed by Ken Freivokh Design, no less original technical equipment. In the center of the body is three-deck atrium with stairs around the mainmast. Due to the transparency of the internal floors sunlight easily penetrates to the lower deck that allows you to not use electric lights during daytime. Three decks are six guest rooms, an office, a library, a spacious dining area, two salons, a platform for sunbathing crew cabin and many outbuildings. The room owner has access to the cockpit, equipped with electronic control panel vessel. As elements of home decor yacht used objects of art from the private collection of the owner.
Maltese Falcon has already won numerous prizes at international exhibitions, including the title of "Best boat longer than 36 meters" of the International Association of Superyacht.
Price, named Tom Perkins for a high-tech and luxurious royal ship is 112 million euros.
Maximum length 88 m
Width 12, 6 m
Draft 6m
Displacement 1240 tons
Height 58 m 2
Sail area 2400 sq
The speed of 15 knots
Maximum speed 19 knots 5
Passenger 12 +16 (team)
Sophisticated electronics can monitor the progress on their own. Sailing The Maltese Falcon is developing 18 knots.
Perkins has equipped the ship with all possible elements of comfort and entertainment. For example, there is a double board a submarine capable of diving to a depth of 1 500 feet.
Yacht can be rented for 375,000 euros a week.
The Maltese Falcon has a length of 289 feet. The ship can make the transition to the 3000 nautical miles, using only the supply of fuel to the engines, and the period of autonomy in the course of sailing is never called.
But the special uniqueness is the fact that the giant can be easily operated by one person, that is actually the owner without the help of the team. All sails are controlled by electric motors are placed and removed just one click of a button.
His sailing system, consisting of 15 square sails, recognized as one of the most advanced systems ever created. Sail fully automated and able to open up to 3 carboxylic masts in just 6 minutes. The length of a sailboat is an impressive 88 meters, it is equipped with two Deutz dvigatetelyami 1800 LS, thus capable of reaching a maximum speed of 20 knots (37 km / h).
process of the appearance of this yacht "born" lasted for about twelve years. This engineering project is still considered one of the most ambitious undertakings in the world. The first judges were able to see the boat five years ago. At that time it was owned by Tom Perkins, Skopje his billions on risky investments. His willingness to take risks has led to success in the construction of luxury and The Maltese Falcon.
The order for the construction firm Perini Navi yachts adopted in 1994, but the customer has cooled down pretty soon a new project.
And then there was Perkins. He planned to build a boat, having automated rigged, few believed that this idea will be successful. Perkins was also given the project was too complex and did not meet the requirements of the Americans. However, the designer Gerard Dijkstra thought of another project - DynaRig, developed in the mid-60s of the last century by William Prollsom for the Germans: they want to equip their motor boats sail to save fuel.
Concept DynaRig - is freestanding masts and rigidly joined with them yards. This design allows you to set one of six monasteries on the mast and the sails were attached in such a way that they can be operated as a single entity, as in the unfolded state were no gaps between them. Unfortunately, the rig type Dyna turned out too heavy and godilos only for very large vessels.
Therefore, the architects of Gerard Dijkstra & Partners was not an easy task to design a sailing system suitable for not too big yacht. And it is fully possible: with a unique direct armed Falcon Rig - three masts made of carbon fiber, five sails on each - easily cope even the few team; and speed that can develop Maltese Falcon, is amazing.
Interior yacht Maltese Falcon, Developed by Ken Freivokh Design, no less original technical equipment. In the center of the body is three-deck atrium with stairs around the mainmast. Due to the transparency of the internal floors sunlight easily penetrates to the lower deck that allows you to not use electric lights during daytime. Three decks are six guest rooms, an office, a library, a spacious dining area, two salons, a platform for sunbathing crew cabin and many outbuildings. The room owner has access to the cockpit, equipped with electronic control panel vessel. As elements of home decor yacht used objects of art from the private collection of the owner.
Maltese Falcon has already won numerous prizes at international exhibitions, including the title of "Best boat longer than 36 meters" of the International Association of Superyacht.
Price, named Tom Perkins for a high-tech and luxurious royal ship is 112 million euros.
Maximum length 88 m
Width 12, 6 m
Draft 6m
Displacement 1240 tons
Height 58 m 2
Sail area 2400 sq
The speed of 15 knots
Maximum speed 19 knots 5
Passenger 12 +16 (team)
Sophisticated electronics can monitor the progress on their own. Sailing The Maltese Falcon is developing 18 knots.
Perkins has equipped the ship with all possible elements of comfort and entertainment. For example, there is a double board a submarine capable of diving to a depth of 1 500 feet.
Yacht can be rented for 375,000 euros a week.
The Maltese Falcon has a length of 289 feet. The ship can make the transition to the 3000 nautical miles, using only the supply of fuel to the engines, and the period of autonomy in the course of sailing is never called.
But the special uniqueness is the fact that the giant can be easily operated by one person, that is actually the owner without the help of the team. All sails are controlled by electric motors are placed and removed just one click of a button.
