HEMISPHERE THE WORLD LARGEST CRUISING CATAMARAN HAS ITS OWN WEBSITE

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HEMISPHER THE WORLD LARGEST CRUISING CATAMARAN

I am doing an update of the luxury catamaran for the December issue of Multihulls World and just found this picture of the 145 footer Hemisphere out of the Derecktor shipyard. She is really big.
CHARTER HEMISPHERE WITH WINDWARD ISLANDS

SPOTTED ON VPLP's WEBSITE

I found the pictures of HEMISPHERE mast in the news section of VPLP's website. The mast is 53 meter long and HEMISPHERE boosts a 44.2 m meters. She is the largest catamaran in the world and I thought production had stopped at DEREKTOR shipyard. I hope it is the sign the HEMISPHERE is still on the track and will be launched in a near future. We are all waiting for her.

Does any one of you have some news ?



CHARTER HEMISPHERE WITH WINDWARD ISLANDS

NEW UPDATED MEGA CATAMARAN LISTING

It took me quite a while to figure out how to display the list on the blogger platform but here it is. You will find (I guess) most of all the mega catamarans being built right now, already built and projects around the world. I couldn't insert direct links in the spreadsheet but all the sphipyards and designers are listed in the right column of the blog. Enjoy.

HEMISPHERE(ex GEMINI) CENTRAL TO DEREKTOR BANKRUPTCY

Again a boat building project with lawsuits.... DERECKTOR shipyards has filled for bankruptcy over the HEMISPHERE PROJECT (ex-GEMINI)

HEMISPHERE the largest cruising catamaran in the world 145' and 75 % complete would be at the center of a lawsuit between DERECKTOR and its owner GEMINI II. It was supposed to be delivered in 2007 on a contract signed in 2005. I let you read the article in the Connecticut post. I hope they will come out with a quick solution and the boat can be really delivered by the end of the year.

Over links to articles :

http://www.connpost.com/ci_9954969

http://www.topix.com/forum/city/bridgeport-ct/TO149OUKVLL2LJUQN

http://www.theroyalgazette.com/siftology.royalgazette/Article/article.jsp?articleId=7d87c3730030005&sectionId=65

http://www.synfo.com/news/allnews.asp?id=12342

CHARTER HEMISPHERE WITH WINDWARD ISLANDS

A LIST OF MEGA SAILING CATAMARANS ABOVE 100 FOOT

Following is a list of mega sailing catamarans above 100 foot being built or just at the state of project. The interest for large sailing catamarans is growing yet few projects above 100 feet are actually being built compared to sailing monohulls not to mention motoryachts of course. I think the launching of HEMISPHERE at the end of the year will push the market forward. Let me know if you know of any other projects than those listed.

IN PRODUCTION
HEMISPHERE (ex GEMINI) - 145 '

The largest sailing catamaran ever.

VPLP Design
Interior by Michael Leach
Built at the derecktor shipyard
Aluminum
Due to be launched end of this year
Available for charter with Burgess



NAHEMA 120

Largest in composite
Gilles Vaton Design
Interior by Franck Darnet Design
Built at the H2X shipyard
Composite
Due to be launched spring 2010



SUNREEF 106

Largest Double Decker
SUNREEF Design Team
Interior by Sunreef and Owner
Aluminum
Built at the SUNREEF shipyard.



SUNREEF 102 DD



SUNREEF Design Team
Interior Sunreef Design
Aluminum
Built at the SUNREEF shipyard





PROJECTS

VPLP

• Saïda - huge (could find the lenght on their website).
• Sailor 164
• Racer 164
• Boreas 140
  
  

BERRET RACOUPEAU YACHT DESIGN

• Islander 115' (a lot of living space on deck and inside)

VATON DESIGN

• Nahema 150
  

ALCYON YACHTS

• Alcyon 120 fly

CPA

• Lady C 150'
  

GALILEO

• Arkona 130 '
  
  

MORELLI & MEVIN DESIGN

• Mega catamaran 151'




• Mega catamaran 201' with Cayros design

SUNREEF

• Sunreef 120'



• Sunreef 122'

YAPLUKA

• Yapluka 120
• Yapluka 130'
  
  
  

BLUBAY

• Blubay 122'
• Blubay 142'
• Blubay 162'
• Blubay 182'
• Blubay 202

GEMINI PROJECT BECOMES HEMISPHERE - BREAKING NEWS

Thanks to Tom Ashwell from Synergy Yachting for this "avant premiere".

HEMISPHERE (formerly Project GEMINI), designed by naval architects Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost (VPLP) and built by Derecktor Shipyards in Bridgeport, Connecticut is on course to be delivered towards the latter part of this year.

With a length overall of 44.2m (145ft) and a gross tonnage of just under 500, she is set to scoop the record as the world's largest sailing catamaran. However, this will by no means be her only impressive credential, and the team behind the project has pooled their respective talents and expertise to accomplish the execution of this vessel.

Derecktor Shipyards was chosen to undertake the project from their Bridgeport facility, which is one of Derecktor’s three locations serving the eastern seaboard of the US for new-build, repair/refit and service work. Likewise, architects Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost were the obvious candidates to lend their expertise to such a specialized project.

The result is an innovative design packed with creatively practical features that blend speed and stability with both space and style. A draft of only 3m (9.8ft) ensures ease of maneuverability and access to ports and lagoons inaccessible to monohulls of comparable size. Decks and rig are remarkably uncluttered as visible deck hardware has been minimized and the 53m (174ft) high mast soars free of spreaders with all lines run internally. Tenders are also ingeniously stowed out of sight and the port transom houses a full water sports and dive locker served by a large hydraulic swim platform.
Destined for the luxury charter market in tropical climates, HEMISPHERE boasts a spacious flybridge with Jacuzzi, sun pads and shaded dining along with a vast indoor/outdoor living area on the main deck. Exceptional interior volume offers a high degree of luxury without a trace of glitz and designer Michael Leach has created a relaxed elegance which is the epitome of contemporary chic. Accommodation for 12 guests is arranged in 5 comfortable suite cabins and the yacht will operate with a professional crew of 8.

Burgess has been appointed to manage HEMISPHERE charter program which will commence with winter 2008/2009 in the Caribbean and charter rates start at US$150,000 per week excluding operating expenses.

CHARTER HEMISPHERE WITH WINDWARD ISLANDS

GEMINI available for Charter

A quick post for those who are interested, GEMINI the world largest luxury mega catamaran, a 145 footer, is available for charter through BURGESS the large yacht specialist.

The charter price :
High season / low season rate
US$170,000 / US$150,000

Length 44.2m (145.0ft)
Beam 16.6m (54.5ft)
Draft 3.1m (10.2ft)
Built 2008, Derecktor Shipyards New York, USA
Engines 2 x 490hp Caterpillar
Cruising Speed 13 knots
Guests 12 (4 double, 1 twin)
Crew 8
Watersports 8.1m Scorpion tender with 315hp engine, 4m Nautica tender, full scuba diving facilities (PADI dive instructor on board), waterskis, wakeboard & tows, 1m high professional diving board, wiindsurfing gear, fishing gear, snorkelling gear
Communications & entertainment Satcom & cellular communications facilities, VSAT, Fleet 77, Wi-Fi internet accessComprehensive audio-visual systems, satellite television, iPod/MP3 connections throughout yacht

SUNREEF 102 DOUBLE DECK

I just received this news from Ewa Stachurska, the PR manager at SUNREEF shipyard in Gdansk, Poland. The shipyard has signed a contract with a client from Switzerland to build the first SUNREEF 102 double deck. ‘‘We are very excited by the interest in this model, it’s certainly the only double deck, an innovative Sunreef idea,’’ says Nicolas Lapp, the Vice President of Sunreef, ‘‘It is really quite revolutionary in the superyacht world.’. This prestigious unit will be launched beggining 2009 and will be one of the largest sailing catamaran at that time. There is actually a real trend toward bigger and bigger mega catamarans above 100 feet. Actually sailing are DOUCE FRANCE and LADY BARBARETTA, and in built are the NAHEMA 120 , the GEMINI 145 (Derektor shipyard) and the HH 100 (Alumarine). Built in aluminium, the SUNREEF 102 will be the first with a Double Deck. It will feature a cosy, classic and comfortable interior designed by the Sunreef team with a close participation by her owner. You can find more information on Sunreef website.