And
my, what a pretty yacht she is. At first glance; Elegant. Clean and
crisp. Inside, look for more unexpected creativity. She adds an
ultra-modern exclamation mark to her “typical Moonen” lineage; joining
an exclusive “club” which features outstanding, award-winning quality.
Yet, so far has limited its production to only three or four excellent
yachts per year. Since 1981, that includes some 75 yachts up to 124’ –
cruisers, explorers, fast yachts and displacement yachts, in both steel
and aluminum.
Designer Rene’ van der Velden, with Art-Line Interior Design’s Marilyn
Bos-de Vaal and Frank Pieterse, contrived the new yacht’s highly
individual, sometimes ultra-modern interior, resulting in a tailor-made
expression which reverberates throughout. Featuring top-echelon comfort
protocols in the Owner’s apartment, she presents four suite-caliber
guest staterooms; three decks and complete, up-to-the-minute mechanical,
control and navigation systems making Moonen's largest build-to-date...
a first-class yachting statement!
Well regarded for compelling attention to seakeeping, Moonen builds
into this new steel displacement hull with aluminum superstructure – the
essential characteristics for maneuverability and stability - a low center of gravity.
Complementing today’s materials with decades of Dutch yacht building
experience, Moonen adds intimate attention to a ship's seaworthiness,
resulting in a reputation for pocket-sized yachts that hold their own in
superyacht seas. With an economical cruise of 9 knots and a storm
skirting speed of 14 knots, Northlander is capable of seeking each point
on a compass rose within 5,000 nautical miles. On the subject of
seeking new waypoints, let's get fiscal... Merit AS of Istanbul, Turkey,
recently acquired an 80% share of Moonen Yachts. The remaining 20
percent is owned by Emile Bilterijst, who continues to lead the company
as Managing Partner. This move will undoubtedly lead to new horizons for
the builder, as well as new working relationships. Welcome Salim!
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