Timmerman Yachts announces a new contract to build a 45-meter motor yacht

Moscow: The contract had been signed on the last day of 2005 and was likely to become the best possible New Year present both to the shipyard staff and to the family members of the future yacht owner.

This unique vessel, which harmoniously combines the strong character of an expedition boat with the elegant lines of a superyacht, is scheduled for launch in April 2007.

The yacht is being built on the basis of the Timmerman 45 series as designed by Vripack with nautical-styled interiors being developed by the renowned Bannenberg Designs studio.

The project is considered to be the summit of Timmerman Yachts' Yachting Unlimited™ philosophy.

There are few sailing limits for the yacht – its reinforced hull allows to sail in broken ice and owing to the heat retaining window panes and latest Heinen & Hopman climate control unit, guests may travel comfortably within an outside temperature range from -20 to +45 degrees Celsius.

The yacht’s cruising range exceeds 4000 nautical miles, which enables it not only to cross the Atlantic but also to sail around the world with only five refueling stops.

Among the yacht's other features are the helipad on the upper deck and a two-seater mini-submarine in the garage.

The boat is being built under the supervision of Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and will fully comply with MCA requirements.

Dmitry Mironenkov, the president of Timmerman Yachts, said: "This contract signals the continuing success of the Timmerman Yachts project which has been favorably accepted by the market. Without the doubt we have become one of the key players in the European yacht industry."

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