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Ab Initio is a 47.0 metre motor built by Alloy Yachts and launched in 2012.
The yacht's recorded specifications include a beam of 9.2 metres, draught of 2.17 metres, volume of 444 GT.
Design information lists naval architecture by Dubois Naval Architects Ltd.; exterior design by Dubois Naval Architects Ltd.; interior design by Donald Starkey Designs.
Accommodation data records capacity for 8 guests and 8 crew.
Construction details list a Aluminium hull and Aluminium superstructure.
The recorded maximum speed is 16.5 knots.
This profile has been prepared from structured public yacht data and should be reviewed before publication with imagery and source verification.
Build country: New Zealand. Classification: Lloyd's Register. Naval architecture: Dubois Naval Architects Ltd.. Exterior design: Dubois Naval Architects Ltd.. Interior design: Donald Starkey Designs. Guest capacity: 8. Crew: 8. Key listed specifications include beam 9.2 m, draught 2.17 m, gross tonnage 444 GT, maximum speed 16.5 knots, cruising speed 13.5 knots, range 12.0 nautical miles.
This draft profile was created from SuperYacht Times public yacht profile. It is held as an unpublished database record pending image review and editorial verification.
Overview
| Builder |
Alloy Yachts |
| Type | Motor |
| Status | Unknown |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Build date | Jan. 1, 2012 |
| Launch date | Jan. 1, 2012 |
| Classification | Lloyd's Register |
Specifications
| Length | 47.00 m |
| Beam | 9.20 m |
| Draught | 2.17 m |
| Gross tonnage | 444.00 |
| Construction | Aluminium / Aluminium; Hull: Aluminium; Superstructure: Aluminium |
| Max speed | 16.50 kn |
| Cruise speed | 13.50 kn |
| Range | 12.0 |
| Fuel capacity | 55000 |
| Water capacity | 12000 |
| Machinery | 2 x Caterpillar Inc modelC32 Acert Diesel power930 kW | 1,247 HP |
Accommodation
Design
| Naval architecture | Dubois Naval Architects Ltd. |
| Exterior design | Dubois Naval Architects Ltd. |
| Interior design | Donald Starkey Designs |
Commercial
| Approximate value |
€18,000,000 |
| Estimated annual running cost |
€3,600,000
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