At just shy of 100 metres, the Moonrise with her sleek lines and massive 15.5 metre beam stands as a testament to Feadship’s devotion to craftsmanship. Unveiled on the 7th of this month in Makkum, the Netherlands, Moonrise is characterized by her blend of sleek lines and modern sharp profile. Designed by Studio De Voogt, stand out elements include an aluminum ‘superstructure [which] is entirely clad in glass’ and a contrasting silver colored steel hull paired with elongated windows.
Substantial in presence, Moonrise’s impressive volume provides ample interior living spaces capable of accommodating sixteen persons in eight luxurious staterooms. The sophisticated modern, yet minimalist interior design by Rémi Tessier is described as “instantly welcoming,” and the vessel’s high ceilings make transitions between indoor and outdoor areas perfectly seamless. A stand out amenity is Moonrise’s impressive aft beach club, which includes a gym and wellness center. A highly spec’d crew area accommodates up to 32 crew in spaces flooded with natural light, a rarity in most yachts. Lastly, a helipad situated on the fore-deck makes for the ultimate addition in safety and convenience.
Moonrise is propelled by twin MTU engines that allow for a top speed of just under 20 knots and a cruising speed of 16 knots. Quantum stabilisers make for a smooth ride, though owner and guests will benefit from the yacht’s advanced naval architecture and engineering which ensures an exceptionally quiet cruising experience. Feadship even boasts the fact that Moonrise has exceeded “even Feadship’s legendary standards of noise and vibration attenuation.” This is in part due to the fact that the yacht’s propeller and appendages were designed to reduce noise levels underwater. Ultimately this reduces both the vessel’s interior sound levels and its environmental impact, in addition to increasing the range by reducing fuel consumption.
On the subject of environmental impact, Feadship has taken several key steps with Moonrise that include both the installation of Feadship’s proprietary generator exhaust cleaning system and main engine exhaust gas treatment. Energy aboard Moonrise is conserved through the use of unique technologies, such as the heat recovery system installed on the generators which allows for the jacuzzi’s water to be heated with less electricity than is typically required. Finally, an “ECO-certified system for dynamic positioning facilitates the most energy-saving generator use in this mode.”
Environmentally friendly features, a cutting edge design, and the latest in extended cruising and autonomy contribute to the fact that Moonrise is undeniably one of the most exciting recently launched super-yachts.
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