Malta to Elba in the middle of winter

[MapisM]

I just realised that I forgot to include some pics of the route, for those not so familiar with the Med.
Below is an overall summary, together with some details.
The reason why along the southern mainland coast we deviated a bit towards Naples, and we did the same from Elba to Genoa, is that in those days there were extremely strong western winds in the Corsican and Sardinian seas.
But luckily for us, they were loosing strength after hitting Corsica and Sardinia, so by staying far from that area, we only had residual waves which were not too bad.
Besides, obviously we were nearer to various ports of call, just in case.

 

[Deleted User YDKXO]

"Just to go on with the O/T, while I'll prepare some pics and clips "

M, this must be a blockbuster production , we can't stand the suspense ! Even a teaser will do !

Or even a blackbuster production if you're a certain Labour politician

 

[MapisM]

Or even a blackbuster production if you're a certain Labour politician

You'll have to explain me this one...

 

[Bojangles]

An excellent thread, thanks

It must have been a huge sigh of relief when the boat was safely back in the water from the ship, always a bit nervous when they are lifted that high on the slings.

This is a beautiful boat, must have been a pleasure on a long trip, very jealous..

 

[Bojangles]

For everyone else who has admired these stunning boats, I suggest you follow the outer reef yachts link on Nauticals signature.

The virtual tours on this site are awe inspiring, the stuff that dreams are made of.

 

[longjohnsilver]

Hi Mario. Have you got a new boat? If not how did you get involved with this fab trip? Very jealous either way!

 

[Deleted User YDKXO]

You'll have to explain me this one...

Don't worry, just a reference to a little local media story here in the UK. If you really want to know http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2083175/Bob-Holness-dies-Ed-Miliband-BLACKBUSTERS-Twitter-gaffe.html

 

[MapisM]

Nope LJS, I'm afraid I didn't win the lottery...!
I got involved because I'm supporting nautical with the first - hopefully of a long series - ORY delivered to Italy.
In this respect, even if all my previous views were as honest as they would have been with any other boat/builder, for sake of transparency It's correct to say that I'm not in a 100% unbiased position towards ORY.

 

[Deleted User YDKXO]

Ok, here's the first couple of videos, with some embedded pics. More to follow on the trip...

Excellent vids, Mapism. Can we have some shots of the interior and engine room?

 

[MapisM]

Sorry, I didn't take any.
I didn't bring my camera, and the mobile is useless at that.
You really need a wideangle lens to take decent interior pics!
Anyway, she has the "traditional" interior, of which you can see many examples on the website.
A modern design interior is also now available, and the first boat is being completed right now.
It has something to see with the "surprise just for you" which T mentioned in his post #12, I reckon...

 

[longjohnsilver]

Nope LJS, I'm afraid I didn't win the lottery...!
I got involved because I'm supporting nautical with the first - hopefully of a long series - ORY delivered to Italy.
In this respect, even if all my previous views were as honest as they would have been with any other boat/builder, for sake of transparency It's correct to say that I'm not in a 100% unbiased position towards ORY.

Mario you disappoint me, always assumed you already owned most of Italy.....

 

[vas]

Mario you disappoint me, always assumed you already owned most of Italy.....

am I missing something, is MapisM


Mario Berlusconi?

 

[jfm]

Great pictures and vids MapisM, thanks. Some thoughts in no partic order:

1. I see you used Flinterhoff, and I'd guess PSP (because i recognise that cradle!), to ship it. What did you think of PSP? I thought they were great when they did my Southampton-Valencia shipping last year.

2. Nice big winglets on those ABT Tracs!

3. Nice pic of Aviva at 1.11 in first vid

4. I looked at Grand Harbour as an investment a few years ago and we decided management were very optimistic about their ability to fill the dozen big 70-100m yacht berths. Looks like we were right...

5. No tender yet? What's the plan? A nice big 5.5m/Yam 100 would be my choice!

6. I suppose i was a bit sad that beautiful ory70 has no teak side decks. Each to their own though Beautiful ship

 

[MYAG]

Thanks for posting the videos MapisM, looks like you had a smooth journey.

Nice big winglets on those ABT Tracs!

Out of interest, are the stabs spec'd to work at zero speed too?

 

[jfm]

are the stabs spec'd to work at zero speed too?

Sheesh. Suck teeth. For a question like that MYAG you'd want to ask a fully certified, fully trained at the Miami factory, ABT Trac service engineer I'm sure there's one around...

 

[MapisM]

LOL, Berlusconi? Naah, I wouldn't swap my youthness and beauty with his money...!

Re. the other questions:

1. Actually nautical is the one who dealt with them, so maybe he can give you a more comprehensive answer.
The only part I got involved in was the offload, and aside from the fact that it could have been much faster if the operators had prepared the crane, slings, shackles etc. in advance, it was ok.
Oh, and coming to think of it, also the communication with the ship left something to be desired: till the last minute, their agent wasn't able to confirm us the time of arrival. To some extent, this was justified by the fact that the sea was really rough, and the ship had to wait sheltered on the SW coast of the island for a few days, before entering the harbour. But while we were already waiting at the dock, a phone call informed us of a further delay, and while we were speaking we saw the ship entering...

2. Hehe, I see that stabs are always a hot subject... Below a more detailed pic. To give a better idea of the size, I'm also attaching a pic of the business end, and one with truly yours checking the props.
Apropos, spinning props that big with just one finger was indeed impressive. Those Seatorque shafts are truly amazing in this respect. As they are, I realised afterwards, in terms of vibrations (lack of).
Btw, yeah, I know, not Lumishore u/w lights... Not my choice, honest!

4. There was indeed some big stuff, but nothing above 50m or so. Though one of the marina boys told me that in summertime they are often sold out, fwiw.

5. Actually the owner is not going to fit a RIB that big, but the F/B space and the davit could easily handle it. Or maybe a smaller one and a second toy like a PWC or a laser - for those so inclined...

6. Yup, that's clearly one of those each to their own things. I must say that personally I would have made the same choices (teak in cockpit and swim platform), but the yard can put teak pretty much everywhere, for those who want it - this is an example from another boat:

MYAG, yes, they are the STAR version, as ABT call them (STabilization At Rest).
We couldn't test them properly though, because as I said at the beginning the weather forecasts suggested not to waste time along our route.
Geez, don't make me think about it.
Syracuse, the Aeolian islands, Capri, Ischia, Ponza and many other great places...
...just seen at a distance!

 

[MYAG]

Sheesh. Suck teeth. For a question like that MYAG you'd want to ask a fully certified, fully trained at the Miami factory, ABT Trac service engineer I'm sure there's one around...

........its San Francisco actually.

 

[jfm]

Thanks MapisM. Stabs/sterngear all look very lovely!

Nuther Q: Do you think the curved ends on the sternthruster tube help? What's the logic? I don't see how they help, from a basic laws-of physics pov. The force on the boat is applied at the prop blades, and an additional "deflecting" force is applied on the angled faces of the ends of the tube, but what is the point of deflecting it? I just don't get it, but maybe I'm missing something (I have them on my boat, but I don't "believe" in them)

 

[MapisM]

I don't see how they help, from a basic laws-of physics pov.

Good point, I see what you mean.
Maybe just for better protection of swimmers (more difficult to reach the props - even if not operating - with a leg or an arm)?
I'm not sure, I'll ask the designers on the first occasion.

 

[MYAG]

Thanks MapisM. Stabs/sterngear all look very lovely!

Nuther Q: Do you think the curved ends on the sternthruster tube help? What's the logic? I don't see how they help, from a basic laws-of physics pov. The force on the boat is applied at the prop blades, and an additional "deflecting" force is applied on the angled faces of the ends of the tube, but what is the point of deflecting it? I just don't get it, but maybe I'm missing something (I have them on my boat, but I don't "believe" in them)

I think they are there because the thruster assy may rise above the waterline if the load is light and suck in air, but I may be wrong.