New PJ motor yacht built in Hythe

[Bajansailor]

Just saw a mention on the YBW News of the first motor yacht built by Palmer Johnson at Hythe - here is a link http://www.mby.com/news/491216/palmer-johnson-launches-first-superyacht-built-in-hythe

While here is some more info about her on the Builder's website http://www.palmerjohnson.com/yachts.asp?cid=523929363

I like how they have digressed enormously from the stereotypical wedding cake type motor yacht.
I do wonder though what provision they have for a forward steaming / masthead and anchor light, as they are 52m LOA, hence they should have two.
But there is no mast shown, unless it is a foldaway type.
And there could be some interesting free surface effects in that swimming pool if they forget to empty it before going on an upwind passage when it is blowing.....

It would have been nice to have seen the accommodation plan - the 'Specifications' link appears to connect to a GA drawing, but alas no, instead they just make special mention of "The foredeck swimming pool and lounge area is one example of the sheer indulgence this model has to offer discerning owners seeking the definitive Super Sport Yacht".

PS - Just another thought - by combining that sunken wheelhouse with a raised forecastle, it would appear that there is effectively a large blind area behind the bow for the crew on watch on the bridge.

 

[StewartC]

Here's a couple more images of the boat being launched. There was a long debate in the MBY office over whether we liked it or not - we eventually decided we did, with one abstention.

 

[Bajansailor]

I wonder why they have those enormous round port holes in way of the engine room?
The GA drawing on the Builder's website is tiny, but it does suggest that this area is the engine room.

 

[jfm]

I wonder why they have those enormous round port holes in way of the engine room?
The GA drawing on the Builder's website is tiny, but it does suggest that this area is the engine room.

Looks to me like the engines are aft of the patio doors, ie where the slots in the hull side are, not where the round portholes are. But it's hard to be sure.

Thanks for the pics Stewart. If it's a well made boat then excellent result for PJ and the UK workforce in achieving this. I'm not a huge fan of the styling currently, though I love that aubergine paint on the superstructure of recent builds. I thought Cover Drive looked fantastic but they have gone a bit downhill since then (imho!)

 

[AndieMac]

Looks to me an interesting combination of a WW1 gunboat bow and a Bugatti Vayron stern to mid-ship.

I don't mind the look at all, obviously been done for one of lifes risk takers.