TWO BOAT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

05/09/2009

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TWO BOAT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Jonathan Beckett, CEO of Burgess recalls the purchase and the new-build programme of the ‘Slipstream’ project

“The client’s involvement with CMN yachts began when ‘Bermie III’, a fine 58m (190ft) CMN motoryacht, came on the market.

  

The 58m ‘Netanya 8’ (originally names Bermie III) was under construction at the time and was the perfect opportunity to view the ‘Line 60’ hull from a first hand position. Following this visit, a two-boat deal was struck with the owner of ‘Slipstream’ and friends taking a second yacht named ‘Cloud 9’. 
At this point Burgess was retained by both owners to supervise the build project. Burgess was the ideal choice as we have a complement of sixteen naval architects and engineers available to support new build projects with technical supervision and the various approval processes involved”.

Jonathan continues “Right from the start an excellent working relationship was created with all the people at the CMN shipyard, this carried on throughout the whole build programme with full co-operation and a flexible support mentality.
Although there was economy of scale with two yachts being built in the same basic time frame we had the challenge, along with Andrew Winch Designs, to produce two world class yachts within a sensible budget. Our goal, along with the yard and design team, was to deliver excellent value for money. Seeing the end result of ‘Slipstream’ we all feel we have achieved this and more – a truly sparkling result. Everyone involved at CMN responded to suggestions and worked hard to deliver engineering solutions. This close working relationship was the key to added value throughout all areas of the finished yacht”.

‘Slipstream’ is now in the Mediterranean and Jonathan outlines the charter position. “It is no doubt that ‘Slipstream’ will be a head-turner. Her predecessor, also a black and silver 44m motor yacht named ‘Slipstream’, had a strong charter following, through our own charter programme. The new yacht will certainly have the ‘wow’ factor and under normal charter conditions would have expected a full diary for the coming months ahead.

In today’s market-place, the charter opportunities are greatly reduced but ‘Slipstream’ has charters booked and could well buck the trend for the season ahead”. On a personal note Jonathan added: “The owner of ‘Slipstream’ is a very personable client and we really enjoyed the whole process of building his yacht”.
All new build luxury yacht projects are a very personal journey for an owner, investing time, intellect and passion over a period of many months to realise a dream, now that ‘Slipstream’ is about to create one of her own while sailing the world’s oceans. 



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