YACHTS & YACHTING
The cabin itself is a homely , patriotic space , with lots of blues accented with reds and whites . A blue silk carpet shimmers in the light and provides a warm sweep of colour . The headboard is a custom design in velour and embroidery with colourful details . The master cabin embodies the joyful personality that shines throughout the whole yacht and confirms Madsummer as a family space that has been lovingly and passionately curated by everyone involved . In a breakaway from the owner ’ s previous yachts it was decided to have the master suite in this space to maximise the views and enjoy the luxury of a private aft terrace . Here there are a number of distinct spaces to relax in , including a dining table , two sunbeds , sofas and coffee tables and even a hanging egg chair . As on the deck below , sliding glass panels , reflecting the distinguished curves of the superstructure , protect the deck and its occupants from the elements .
Photo © Jeff Brown
Forward on this deck is the state-of-the-art bridge . Growing up on the water and at one stage racing offshore powerboats , the owner is very knowledgeable about the workings of yachts and enjoys spending as much time as possible in the bridge . To this end , there is an Hermes-style raised sofa and table for the owner to sit at and enjoy underway , a favourite pastime of his . Aft of the bridge is a sizeable cabin for his longstanding captain .
The sundeck is home to a gym which includes a kinesis machine and hidden television screens . The sundeck aft is a large exterior space used to store a Husky seaplane . When at anchor , the seaplane is lowered into the water and the whole deck becomes a dance floor and party space . To highlight this , a bar in backlit white ICE-glass sits poised . Furthest forward on this deck is a cosy observation area with sun pads , tables and a Jacuzzi under the mast .
On the main deck aft is the impressive 9-metre pool and Jacuzzi , where the teak deck curls up to the sides of the pool , creating a visually striking , flush surface that reflects the curves evident in the yacht ’ s exterior lines . Alongside are inbuilt sunpads and sofas that slide on a rail mechanism to cover the technical areas when they are not in use . Forward are two large formal dining tables . Round sofas and coffee tables provide separation between the spaces , as does a bar with custom bar stools . Large sliding glass doors to the salon allow for an easy flow between the interior and exterior and details such a scatter cushions in red , white and blue and subtle blue piping on the bar stools enhance the design relationship between the inside and the outside .
On the lower deck is the yacht ’ s spa and wellness retreat . A large foldout balcony on the starboard side also functions as the reception space for guests arriving by tender . The spa itself is a calming , quiet space , with intricate mosaic tiles and lacquered wood details . A sliding door reveals a well-stocked bar next to a circular day bed . A huge circular ice shower leads to a beauty and hair salon , a massage room and a Hammam and sun shower . There is also a day head
Photo © Giorgio Baroni
here , which , in keeping with the rest of the yacht , proudly sports a royal blue loo seat .
On the technical side , Madsummer is also world class . In a superyacht first , she boasts a peak levelling system thanks to a special battery pack . This 125kW , lithium-ion battery pack ensures the electrical generators can always run on the best percentage , burning less fuel and requiring less maintenance by storing the excess energy produced . It then uses this to fuel the system and level the peaks if the system requires more energy , removing the need to start another generator .
There are two tender garages on Madsummer , one forward and one aft . These house an 11-metre Maori Yacht limo tender , a Ski Nautique , a 10-metre rib and a rescue tender . There are also five PWCs , a range of skis and boards and a large selection of dive equipment . The foredeck is certified for helicopter operations and bunkering and the sun deck aft offers a hidden crane in the bulwark to handle an aeroboat . Thanks to her two powerful MTU 16V4000M63 IMO compliant diesel engines , Madsummer has a range of up to 6,000 nautical miles at 12 knots and a top speed of 17 knots . A round the world trip and a Pacific cruise are on the agenda , with the galley and cold storage being designed with long distances in mind . A complement of 29 crew are on hand , with spa professionals and dive masters among them to ensure guests are able to enjoy every aspect of this exciting yacht .
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8 The Art of Luxury Issue 47 2021