Thoroughbred 117- A Thorough Houseboat, A Thorough Yacht !

While riding through a secluded lake may not seem as exciting as docking your yacht in St. Tropez harbor… those in a mood to craft a big splatter should check out a custom made houseboat, which is a 117-foot 2008 Thoroughbred Yacht cum Houseboat priced at $1.75 million!

At this price, the Thoroughbred 117 comes outfitted with four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a complete office, sunken kitchen, all flat panel televisions–Plasma, LCD, DLP 27” to 52”. Here’s one houseboat that will blow you away!


It also offers four refrigerators, four icemakers, two gas fireplaces, five hot water heaters, two Jacuzzi tubs, 44’ long Sun deck, wine cooler cum cabinet, four cameras for exterior monitoring and engine room and two Jacuzzi tubs. It also features a hydraulic lift master bed, a top deck mister system, a 21-foot horseshoe bar, an ostrich skin ceiling, and the list is endless.

And just to give you an idea of what goes into the making of such a house boat, we listed a few features and of course a few ‘standard’ features too!

Standard Features:

Construction
3/16" Aluminum Hull
(5052-H32 Grade Double Plated Bow section)
Upper and Lower Deck Rails—1 1/4" Aluminum
Fiberglass Roof with Molded Gutter
Deluxe rear gutter drain pipes
Tinted Windows and Doors
Central Heating & Air Conditioning Pkg Rear Deck Spiral Stairs
R19 Insulated Vinyl Ceiling
3/4 " FPR Cabin Walls
Front Rounded Corner Tempered Safety Glass Windows (2)
Interlocked Deck Soffit
3" Rub Rails on Hull Perimeter
Storage Hatches on Front Deck (2) with gas assist shocks
Diamond plated side lips

Mechanical
Hydraulic Steering
12 Volt Dual Trumpet Horn
MMC Controls,
Complete Instument package

CO Detectors in Each Sleeping Quarter
Halon™ Automatic Fire Extinguisher
Exhaust Fans in Bathrooms
Hydraulic Steering
Soffit Over-Galley Cabinets
MMC Controls
Brass Bath Fixtures

40-Amp Smart Battery Charger
Mirrors in Baths
3 Automatic Bilge Pumps
2 Swim Deck Bumpers
Hideaway Swim Ladder
Tinted Windows and Doors Water Tank Gauge
Curved Glass Front Windows
Cultured Marble Top in Baths
Full Instrumentation
Insulated Vinyl Ceiling
Dual Trumpet Horn-12 Volt
Mattresses in All Staterooms and Cuddies
Marine Head with 100-gallon Waste Tank
Premium-Grade Paneling
Gas-Operated Shock on all Hatch Covers
Quality Carpeting Inside & Out
20-Gallon Elec Hot Water Heater
Mini Blinds on All Windows (Except Front Curved) and 3 Ceiling Fans

200-Gallon Freshwater Supply
Padded Door and Window Valances
200-Gallon Fuel Supply
Drapes at Front & Rear Doors
110- & 12-Volt Electric Lighting
Custom Cabinets
12' Shore Power Cord with Marine Plug
Laminated Counter Tops City Water Hook-Up
3 Fire Extinguishers
30" Built-In Microwave Oven
Electric Refrigerator-18 Cubic Feet
Dinette Table & 4 Chairs
Helm Chair-Choice of Paint Graphics
30" Electric Range with Oven

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Design Tendencies In Megayacht Interiors

The interior design of a yacht is definitely one of the most exciting moments of the project, the phase when you decide how to divide up the space available and how it is to be used for the various necessities on board: areas destined to be used by the guests, the crew, propulsion etc. This phase sees the involvement of the two figures in the project: the naval architect and the architect

The naval architect, which is an English term that in Italian is similar to a naval engineer, must make as much space available as possible inside the yacht for the living quarters, compatible with the technical and functional needs of the naval platform and international regulations; on the other hand, the architect has to distribute and furnish the areas according to the desires of the owner, coming up with internal styling that satisfies him.


It is impossible to define all the different styles because interiors have been designed in so many different ways, in fact while for exteriors the designer may oppose the at times extravagant wishes of the client by presenting solid, serious and impregnable technical reasons, to which the latter must surrender either due to doubt or fear, as far as interior style is concerned, owners get their revenge by asking for things that at times go beyond the most fervid imagination (pic above).

Generalising to some extent, it is possible to identify some tendencies, even if they are not really styles in the true sense of the word, which are interesting for their interior design; one is without doubt the minimalist/functional trend (pic above), in which empty space is given the upper hand over furnishings, luxury and the sensation of peace are provided by the use of natural materials such as rush mats, exotic wood which however is not varnished to a shine and objects with modern design; this is the style that I prefer and that I try to suggest above all for a Mediterranean or Caribbean use of boats. It's a shame that it is only really effective when there is a lot of space available; it is therefore difficult to plan for boats under 45-50 metres, as well as it losing its simple aspect it is also very expensive to realise.

Another tendency is that of the so-called "modern contemporary", the timid request mainly made by boat builders who are not very convinced in their search for something new but not exaggeratedly so, for fear of frightening off the clientele. (Photo above) This results in a style that is without doubt opulent, with an abundant use of marble, deep carpets, expensive leathers and above all of the ever present shiny cherry wood - they have even started to make car interiors with it; a pleasant, "low risk" style, but that I frankly do not find relaxing; you don't feel you are on a boat and even less that you are on holiday as it offers a hotel-like richness. It was very popular throughout the nineties and is rapidly becoming old hat.

A very personal style that has deep roots in the history of yachting is definitely the one that would be defined as "classic contemporary", a sort of neoclassic if you like; it certainly goes back to the sailing boats of the past, with generous use of wood (Photo above), columns and solid wood blocks recalling details linked to an anti-rolling function.

This is a style that can also be interpreted in a modern key in a stupendous, elegant way (Photo above) or can slide into opulence for the sake of it but still with personality (Photo below).

The materials used the most are without doubt mahogany, wide fabric panelling, sofas and seating in comfortable, classic shapes. It is certainly no courageous leap into the future but maybe due to this link with the past, with the tradition of classic yachting and with the desire of any of those who set sail to shelter in a comfortable, welcoming interior. It is one of the most widespread approaches in interior design and also very popular in Anglo Saxon yachting, which represents most of the big boat owners.

It is definitely possible to design any kind of interior for a boat but I am convinced that there is a deep rooted link between the external character of a boat and its interiors, a link that if highlighted in the right way cannot but increase the value of the yacht, its success and the satisfaction of those who use it.

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Best Beautiful Yacht Videos - PART III : Roberto Cavalli Inside/Out

Roberto Cavalli - the name of the game for the World's Best Line of Luxury Clothing is also the owner of a hynonymous yacht - M/Y Roberto Cavalli.


In a world where most of the yachts are white beauties - what makes this yacht stand out of the crowd is the DEEP PURPLE - almost ultra-violet in nature color that it has. Just as his world renowned wild-animalized prints and hot cuts stand out - this man has gotten it spot-on to make his yacht stand out in the crowd.

THE MAN HIMSELF

Cavalli is known for using wild animal prints and sexualized cuts in his design, leading to comparisons with designer Gianni Versace and his popularity with many young celebrities, such as Victoria Beckham, with whom he famously signed an exclusive dressing contract.


He is also known for his lavish lifestyle.

...AND THE YACHT

E! TV presenter, Maruska Albertazzi has been one of the lucky few who have been aboard this one-of-a-kind beauty. A special guest of Roberto Cavalli himself, she presents us with one of the best videos that takes a detailed look at the attention-to-detail in this hot yacht.


Roberto Cavalli shows off his beauty inside-out in this 3 minute grab and we get a peek at the lush interiors and exteriors of this yacht. Note the use of animal prints and hot-white leather on the top-deck.

Technically very advanced, the boat is equipped with the best of navigational and communication systems.

What we missed most in this video is the lack of animal print on the phone shown in it. To people who dont know much about Roberto Cavalli, he has a special line of cell-phones with animal prints on them.

The end of the video shows us the beautiful bow of this ultra-violet showstopper. This video is perfect in terms of being a guideline of how to have the most amazing looking interiors for a yacht!
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