This fantastic Opus 68 fully crewed luxury sailing yacht is available for private charters throughout the Greek islands. She is a beautiful boat offering luxurious accommodation for groups of 7, in 1 Master cabin with one double & one single bed and 2 Double guest cabins. All air-conditioned with en suite facilities.
Spacious outdoor lounging is offered in her two cockpit areas aft and midship while after dark entertainment is complimented by her inner saloon area with TV and DVD system, laptop and internet connection. This impressive 21 meters luxury charter sailing yacht, is a maxi cruiser in every sense of the word offering supreme luxury, privacy and the chance to visit the Greek islands in ultimate style.
Sailing yacht Opus 64 is based in Athens and in Lefkas (Ionio), Greece and can be delivered to any requested area of Greece, upon request. She is ideal to enjoy the best sailing holidays, by choosing your itinerary in the magnificent Greek coasts and islands of the wonderful Saronic & Argolic Gulf (Hydra, Spetses, Nafplio, Aegina, Agistri, Poros), Cyclades (Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, Naxos, Sifnos, Ios etc), Ionian Sea (Corfu, Lefkas, Paxi, Lefkas, Kefallonia, Zakynthos, Ithaca, Meganisi, Sivota etc), Sporades (Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos), Dodecanese (Rhodes, Kos, Patmos, Symi) etc. Rent this unique sailing yacht and enjoy the privacy and luxury of the most wonderful yachting holidays in the Aegean or the Ionian Sea. SPECIFICATIONS Builder: Opus - Hull Construction: Aluminium - Year Built: 2011 - Length: 68.4 ft (20,82 meters) - Beam: 18.4 ft (5.60 meters) - Draft: 9.2 ft (2.60 meters) - Range: 500 - Classification: Lloyds - Naval Architect: Dixon Yacht design - Rig: Ketch Engine: Perkins 225hp diesel - Generator: 15 KWA Fischer Panda Fuel consumption: 25 ltrs/hr Cruising / Max Speed: 8-10 knots/hr Others: Air Condition all over, WiFi connection, Water Maker, Deck Shower Base: Corfu & Lefkas, Ionio & Athens, Greece – Flag: German – Licensed as Greek Charter Yacht
GALLEY EQUIPMENT & APPLIANCES: Electric fridge, Deep freezer, Stove, Microwave Oven etc
CREW: 2 (Excellent Permanent Captain & Hostess/Cook)
WEEKLY CHARTER RATES: 13.200€ - 15.400€ (June & Sept) -16.900€ (July & Aug) Not Included: VAT, Fuel, Operational, Optional & Clients’ Expenses Daily Cruises / Static Charters / Special Offers: On Request SERVICES ON BOARD & OTHER INFORMATION: Bed linen, towels & beach towels Amenities Sets: Soap, shower gel, shampoo etc (upon request, free of charge) Daily cleaning & full service Full cooking service ( clients pay only provisions cost)
3 cabins + crew cabin / 3 + crew head Very spacious to accommodate with comfort 6-7 guests in one triple and two double air conditioned cabins. 1 Master cabin with one double (2.10m x 120m) and one single bed (2.10m x 0.80m), with en suite bathroom 2 VIP cabins with double bed each (2.20m x 1.80m), both with en suite bathrooms Crew enjoy separate compartments
Williams 325 Skipper Operated Tender Ring Tubes Snorkel gear Water skies Floating mats Beach games Double donut SUP
Fully air conditioned TV/DVD, Audio System On board Wi-Fi Internet Access Deck shower Swim platform Water maker, Generator, 220V sockets
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Luxury Sailing Yacht HELENE charter brief: HELENE (20.82m / 68’), is a luxury sailing yacht launched by the Yachtbau Brune shipyard of Germany back in 2011. Designed as a comfortable cruising boat with plenty of space for families looking for enjoyable cruises in the Mediterranean, they yacht was built out of natural materials such as aluminium (both hull and superstructure) as a modern boat. Designed by successful naval architechts of Dixon Yacht Design, she has a custom interior designed by the leading German designer Alv Kintscher, making her as relaxing and spacious below deck as on deck. Super Sail Luxury Yacht HELENE offers accommodation for 7 yacht charter guests in 3 double cabins with one single berth in master suite. Fully bespoke private yacht charter itineraries usually covering all parts of the Greek Islands, in particular Ionian Sea between Islands of Lefkas and Corfu are offered throughout the year. Tip: Luxury sailing yacht HELENE is available for luxury crewed yacht charters in the Ionian sea as well as other parts of Greek Islands and features air con, generator and teak deck …
About Luxury Sailing Yacht HELENE: SY HELENE, is a stunningly beautiful luxury sailing boat, a stunning Opus 68, available for private yacht charters throughout the Greek islands. She was built as a yacht with classic exterior lines to provide good sailing performance, yet with ultra modern interior. As a beautiful super sail yacht charter boat offering luxurious accommodation for groups of 7, in 1 master cabin with one double & one single bed and 2 double guest cabins she is a very flexible and affordable recommendation for Greek Islands sailing holidays. With teak deck on board, all cabins air-conditioned with en suite facilities and other luxuries such as a generator and water maker, HELENE is a genuine gem amongst yachts based in the Ionian sea. Spacious outdoor lounging is offered in her two cockpit areas aft and midship while entertainment options are complimented by her below deck saloon area with TV and DVD system, laptop and internet connection. A a maxi cruiser in every sense of the word offering supreme luxury, privacy and the chance to visit the Greek islands in ultimate style, HELENE is your secrete choice for luxury crewed sailing vacation in Greece. As a genuine modern Luxury charter yacht featuring air-con, generator and teak deck HELENE is the ticket for fast entry into the super yacht charter in Greece. With good selection of water toys on board and 2 qualified and very friendly crew on board, OPUS 68 HELENE is certainly your secret choice when selecting a suitable yacht for your next luxury crewed yacht charter vacation in the East Mediterranean.
Accommodation: Luxury Sailing Yacht HELENE can accommodate up to 7 yacht charter guests in 3 luxuriously appointed en-suite cabins. The guests will have a total of 3 double cabins an 1 single bed at their disposal. The full beam master cabin features large double and one single bed as well as spacious en suite while two doubles feature large queen size beds. All cabins have their own individual air con and audio-video entertainment systems etc.
Super Yacht crew on board of Luxury sailing yacht HELENE: The Captain on board of SY HELENE is Sebastiano Marulli. Following his stint with famous accountants at Ernst & Young he worked as a barrister with Macchi and Gangemi law firm (2001-2006) before allowin his strong passion for sea to take him to accept captains job as a permanent employment. His career at sea began first helping friends, then solo delivering, and mastering all type of jobs on board. Allways friendly and approachable he exudes confidence, is patient, attentive and careful, but also ready to face unexpected situations. He has a Master Ocean power and sail (till 200 gt.) an Italian sailing and motor licence without limit from the coast, a Master in International Fiscal Law at Ernst & Young Business School, Milan, Italy Degree in University Law School (Giurisprudenza), University "Federico II" of Naples, High School Certificate in Liceo Classico, "Istituto Pontano" Naples, Italy. Cook/hostess on board is Kate Brydon. A well mannered yacht crew member with eleven seasons under her belt, she was predominantly as a Stewardess acquiring solid experience in the galley and on deck in the meantime. She is also a qualified massage therapist, receiving qualifications in Holistic Massage and Sports and Orthopaedic Massage. On top of that, Kate has been educated on ITEC Sports and Orthopaedic Massage, ITEC Holistic Massage, Yoga Teacher Training, Cookery Course - Food of Course Cookery School, Award in Food Safety Awareness in Catering, RYA Powerboat Level 2, WSET Level 2 Wine and Spirit Certificate, RYA Day Skipper, STCW - Standards of Training and Certification of Watchkeepers, A Level - Business Studies, Mathematics, Home Economics, UK. She will be happy to welcome you on board and make sure all your wishes are attended to.
De-Luxe Luxury Sailing Yacht HELENE charter prices: HELENE super yacht charter prices start at 12,600 Euros per week in low season and then rise to 14,700 Eur per week in mid season (June and September) while in July and August which is the high season, the prices are 16,100 Euros for up to 7 guests. All rates are plus APA Expenses under MYBA terms. In some locations VAT can be charged on top and prices can be higher on special days such as NEW YEAR or during special events such as Athens boat show or racing events such as the local regattas. Special offers, negotiated deals and last minute discounts are available on request.
Luxury motor yacht HELENE is fully air conditioned throughout. This is a non-smoking vessel. HELENE´s experienced super yacht charter crew of up to 2 including the captain, have a separate head and shower and companionway. Guests may not be allowed to bring pets on-board.
Luxury Sailing Yacht TENDER: Private charter yacht HELENE has a Williams 325 super yacht tenders on board with 90hp outboard
De-luxe Sailing Yacht itineraries: Luxury Sailing Yacht HELENE is usually offering de-luxe private yacht charter cruises around the breathtaking East Mediterranean coastline throughout the year, mainly during the winter months. Her favourite luxury crewed yacht charter destinations are between Island Lefkas and Island Corfu in the Ionian sea of Greece. One way and tandem charters in other parts of the Greece, including heading to Athens to Corinth Channel, may also be offered on request. Please enquire !
Apart from the luxury sailing yacht HELENE, a 68’ OPUS yacht charter boat , we at SuperSailYachts.com can offer a great selection of other superyachts available for luxury crewed yacht charter. These include motor yachts, sailing yachts, crewed charter yachts,luxury goolets, sailing and powercatamarans , de-luxe gullets or mega and giga yachts. For a detailed quote, please fill out the following YACHT CHARTER REQUEST FORM or contact our experienced and friendly Super Yacht Charter Team .
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Type: | Sailing Yachts |
Shipyard: | Opus |
Year built: | 2011 |
Length: | 20.82 meter |
Beam: | 5.6 |
Draft: | 2.6 |
Cabins: | 3 |
Guests sleeping: | 7 |
Guests cruising: | N/A |
Crew: | 2 |
Cruising speed: | 8 |
Max. speed: | 10 |
Weekly Price from: | EUR |
Location: | Mediterranean East |
Luxury sailing yacht HELENE (20.82 / 68’) was launched by Yachtbau Brune in 2011. Always kept in great condition, she accommodates up to 7 yacht charter guests sleeping in 1 Master suite with a large double and 1 single bed and 2 double guest cabins. All cabins are en-suite and feature their own audio and visual entertainment systems. There are always at least 2 super yacht crew members on board including the captain. This charter yacht mainly cruises at speeds of around 8kn and is normally offered for luxury crewed yacht charters within the East Caribbean throughout the year or in the New England during summer season. Her crew are happy to offer ONE WAY or TANDEM charters between other destinations too and on request. Thanks to her Perkins diesel super yacht engine totalling 1 x 225hp, during the right sea and wind conditions, she can reach maximum speeds of around 10kn while consuming only 25l/h of fuel. Her best features are unique traditional design, fully bespoke private yacht charter and luxury crewed sailing vacation itineraries and ultra modern interior.
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Private charter yacht HELENE has a good selection of entertainment facilities on board: This includes: - LCD TV/DVD in salon - CD/Stereo in all cabins - Wi-fi and Internet in port - Extensive DVD / CD library - Water maker - PC/Laptop
Communication : - Echo Sounder - Internet Connection - SSB ICOM IC M 710 - Mini M Satcom - Raymarine Chart Plotter Charter Flights: On request, we can arrange private charter flights to the closest airports, including Athens and Skiathos and for all yacht charter guests on board of HELENE yacht.
Luxury Airport transfers: Luxury helicopter or limousine and de-luxe air-conditioned van transfers from any of the Greek airports including Prevezza and Skiathos, directly to the nearest bay or port for all our yacht charter guests, is available when required.
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Presented by DMA Yachting, the majestic charter yacht HELENE is a 68 ft sailboat. The most appealing features of HELENE are her generous space and fantastic layout. HELENE spends the season in Saint Barthélemy (St. Barts) . She was delivered by the famous yacht builder Yachtbau Brune Opus 68 in 2011. The expansive yacht layout features 3 large cabins and easily accommodates a group of 7 guests.
HELENE is classified primarily as a sailboat.
The sailboat features Perkins 225hp diesel 15kw Fischer Panda engines and a generator.
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Weekly price: $13,200 - $16,900
Low Season | High Season
# of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Total | Note | |
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14 day charter | 26,400$ to 33,800$ | 5,280$ to 10,140$ | 31,680$ to 43,940$ | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
7 day charter | 13,200$ to 16,900$ | 2,640$ to 5,070$ | 15,840$ to 21,970$ | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
3 day charter | 6,600$ to 8,450$ | 1,320$ to 2,535$ | 7,920$ to 10,985$ | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 13,200$ / 6 * 3 days = 6,600$ |
All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.
Price from: $13,200
High season rate: $16,900
July/August : 16900 EUR per week June/September: 15400 EUR per week Low Season: 13200 EUR per week Plus : VAT 12% and expenses VAT rate is determined by applicable tax legislation and may be subject to change without prior notice or responsibility on the Broker, the Stakeholder or the Owner. Should any changes in applicable tax legislation take place after the issuance of a charter agreement resulting in changes in total amount(s) due then the difference will be credited or debited accordingly to the Charterer Charters for less than a week are only available upon request and the weekly rate is divided by 6. Charters for less than a week are only available upon request and the weekly rate is divided by 6. July/August : 16900 EUR per week June/September: 15400 EUR per week Low Season: 13200 EUR per week Plus : VAT 12% and expenses VAT rate is determined by applicable tax legislation and may be subject to change without prior notice or responsibility on the Broker, the Stakeholder or the Owner. Should any changes in applicable tax legislation take place after the issuance of a charter agreement resulting in changes in total amount(s) due then the difference will be credited or debited accordingly to the Charterer Charters for less than a week are only available upon request and the weekly rate is divided by 6. Charters for less than a week are only available upon request and the weekly rate is divided by 6.
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Fully air conditioned, TV/DVD, Audio System, Onboard Wi-Fi Internet Access, Water maker, Generator, 220V sockets, Deck shower, Swim platform.
Captain Andreas Voulgaris Andreas is a holder of the RYA’s Yachtmaster Ocean and he is also certified for GMDSS Long Range Operations, firefighting and lifesaving. He speaks English fluently.He grew up in a family business that is owning, chartering and providing assistance to yachts. Since the year 2000 he has been working as skipper in sailing and power vessels all around the Mediterranean. His first charters started with sailing vessels in the Sporades islands (Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonisos) located in the Northern Aegean sea. He stayed there for 2 years doing weekly sailing trips as captain. Then he moved to Athens and Lavrion where he got to know the Cyclades islands (Mykonos, Paros, Syros, Santorini etc) very well. The Last 6 years he is based at the Ionian Sea where he acquired perfect knowledge of the area’s attractions and weather conditions. Over the years and countless miles he has developed excellent seamanship. He is a people pleaser and has a great sense of humor. Andreas has two daughters, In his spare time he is an enthusiastic road cyclist and a swimmer. Cook/Steward Nikolaos Melas Nikolas is specialized in Mediterranean cuisine and her cooking style can be described as fresh and healthy as she is using the freshest ingredients that are available in the market of each port and presented to a very high standard. His personal qualities as creativity, punctuality, commitment, adaptability along with her organizing skills and friendly personality make his a valuable part of Helene's crew. He has worked in in various motor yachts from 2007 s a steward and Chef and various restaurants as Four seasons Astir Palace. He holds degrees from Professional culinary arts of IEK Akmi & Food and Beverage management of Le monde Culinary School. Previous yachts: M/y Albatross, M/y Loulou, M/y Joanna K. He speaks Greek and English.
Fresh Fruit Juices
Tea &/or Coffee
Seasonal and native fresh fruit &/or Fruit Salad
Muesli & Greek yoghurt accompanied by honey
Selection fruit yoghurts
Local Breads served fresh or toasted accompanied by a
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Grilled Red Mullet with Lemon & Celery Salad
Lamb Koftas served with Traditional Greek Salad
Risotto Verde served with shavings of Pecorino
Moules Mariniere accompanied by Warm Crusty Bread
Spaghetti Puttanesca and Roast Langoustines
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Montasio Cheese Crisps
Snapper Crudo with Chiles and Sesame Seeds
Filo Wrapped Asaparagus with Prosciutto
Tapenade of Sundried Tomato, Olive and Basil Crostini
Lobster, Fennel & Grape Salad
Buffalo Mozzarella, Crispy Serrano Ham and Roast Pepper Salad
Braised Octopus with Oregano
Fried Halloumi Cheese with Lime and Caper Vinaigrette
Grilled Seabass with Herb & Raisin Salsa & Chermoula Marinade
served with Baked New Potatoes
Pan Fried Sea Bream & Ratatouille accompanied with Wild Rice
Roasted Leg of Lamb with Garlic, Rosemary & Lemon served
with Roasted New Potatoes and a Courgette & Baby Spinach
Chicken Cacciatore with Sauteed Courgette
Raspberry Tiramisu
Peaches Baked with Amaretti
Walnut and Pistachio Baklava served with Mascarpone
Chocolate Mousse with a Spoonful of Cream
Most expenses are deducted from an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA), a fund that is added on top of the charter price. The expenses, such as provisioning, fuel, marina fees, are deducted from the APA. The APA is based on the price of the yacht and ranges from 15% (crewed sailing yachts) to 30% (motor yachts with higher fuel consumption). You can actively control these expenses in your preference sheet (local vs. imported beverages) and by choice of itinerary (distances traveled). The remainder of the APA is returned after charter.">Price Terms: Plus Expenses
Price from $13,200/week
High season $16,900/week
Base Price: | $13,200 |
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Advance Provisioning Allowance 20% | $2,640 |
Total: | $15,840 |
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There are boats and there are yachts. The line drawn between these two is a definition everybody might do as he pleases. For me, this line is 40 feet, of which below I´d call a boat a boat and from 40 feet up I´d name it a yacht. Seldom I come across yachts which are so special in their properties that even the term “yacht” feels a bit understating or inappropriate, not really describing what type this particular hull might represent. These yachts, mostly boats made from aluminum are so rugged and rigid, so confident in their appearance and capable that I refer to them as “ships”. Two days ago – as a starter into a well-deserved week on vacation – I visited one of those real ships. It was a Berckemeyer BM 50.
You might know about my passion for these rare sights. From the first day I saw one (it was the BM 43 ANTONIA) I fell in love with the clean lines, the breathtaking sheer line, the well-proportioned and speedy appearance. A Berckemeyer is a very rare sight: As all of them are custom made and at least individualized by naval architect Martin Menzner , just a few will be drawn by his hands per year. Let alone that Menzner does only have less than a hand full of yards he trusts with making a Berckemeyer hull . So, last time I met him we chatted and when I asked if there was a new Berckemeyer somewhere in the pipeline he sent me to Erftstadt where he said a new ship is in the making that might be of interest, so here we are.
Fifty feet for the big trip
As Menzner deems less than 5 yards in Europe capable of producing a hull in a quality that suits his definition of quality, the number of companies he trusts worthy of fitting a Berckemeyer is even less. On of these is Brune Yachtbau of Erftstadt near Cologne. I was astonished to find such a comparatively big venture in the middle of Germany. Three workshops – all of them filled with yachts in various stages of refit and building process – and a 4.000 square meter open boat storage. The boss, Willi Brune, runs the small company with 10 skilled craftsmen employed, a company that exists some 100 years and originated from a carpenter´s shop. I enter the workshop and immediately run into the sharp inverted bow of the new Berckemeyer.
The boat is docked next to a 25 meter classic steel sloop: Amazing to see a ship-to-ship size comparison, how “small” 50 feet indeed are compared to an oceangoing blue water ship like the NIS RANDERS. Nevertheless, I´d say that 50 feet are the perfect size for the blue water cruiser , manageable by one or two people, decently well-sized for storing all the stuff and equipment one needs when going oceanic and “small” enough to fit everywhere. Bigger than that and things get complicated.
The Berckemeyer Philosphy
I admire the Berckemeyer-lines. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, sure, but Menzer does something very special here that, to my knowledge, no other yacht designer masters so great. He is not adding to create an own style, he leaves out. A Berckemeyer design-wise, so it appears to me, is reduced to the absolute necessary, no frills, no bling, no over-designed properties – what is left is then turned into clear clean shapes that please one´s eyes. A kind of an Apple-esque approach, I´d say.
With (almost) every Berckemeyer comes one signature feature: The hydraulic drop keel. For Menzner this is an essential part of a ship´s capability, even more so on those which are potentially used by their masters to discover all the fascinating and exotic places of the world. Isn´t it revealing that all “real” blue water brands like Allures , Garcia , Boreal , Bestevaer or Alubat are offering their boats with variable drafts? I can clearly see the tip of the keel in retracted position looking out of the deck just in front of the mast foot.
Discovering something new …
I´ve met Martin Menzner several times, had the joy to sail with him aboard his J80 and was happy to be welcomed by him in his very home in Northern Germany. He is kind of a remarkable person, shy in appearance but very distinguished and straightforward in communicating his beliefs. Martin sometimes refuses to accept offers, sometimes has his undisputable boxes which he must check before doing a job. But also, sometimes he comes up with something new and before unseen.
For example, on this new BM 50 for the first time I saw double steering posts. I remember travelling to see a similar boat, a BM 49 some two years ago, which is just a fraction smaller. On this one, like it is a matter of fact for him, a tiller steering had been fitted. Martin told me that this was the natural way to steer a ship for him, a similar standpoint favored by Dutch aluminium yard KM Yachtbuilders as well.
I enter the cockpit, which is relatively small compared to the ship´s size, and admire the level of manufacturing quality of the metal works. This yacht had been built by Jachtbouw Folmer, a well-known Dutch yard specialized in making aluminium kasko and by the way one of the destinations I will have to visit. The welding seams had been smoothed perfectly, the surface of the metal sanded and polished so nicely. Round edges are smoothed so even that it almost appears to be a perfect GRP-boat with a shiny metal paint. Just wow.
Stepping back I can see another signature of the Berckemeyer-style. This is the remarkable and second-to-none ratio between the sheer line and length of the deck and the size of deckhouse plus cockpit. The whole boat appears to be an endless bow. A never ending bow which at its end features a streamlined deck house and a tiny cockpit. An aesthetic that is only matched by the big Luffe yachts like the Luffe 48 which has a similar appearance. Certainly, there is no ship so smooth, clean and elegant as the Berckemeyer. Even this unfinished specimen conveys the pride of its rare breed.
The very special lines of Martin Menzner
I walk along the deck and come across the deck house. Berckemeyer yachts are made in two main lines: For the cruisers it’s the apparent sleek, steamlined performance design and for people interested in having a yacht that adheres to the more classy and “ship-like” looks Martin Menzner can make a pilot house classic cutter, much like KM´s Bestevaer – but only on Steroids.
The deck house features big windows on the front and sides which will make for a light-suffused saloon and loads of natural light down below. The cockpit is small. Like all serious offshore and oceangoing yachts designed for the big trip it offers high safe coamings, a rigid doghouse that also serves as a shield against spray. The seating is limited to the minimum and narrow: One can sit here and admire the sea whilst being kept safe. This is not a yacht meant to be moored in Saint Tropez or at anchor in the Med. This one is for sailing, that´s for sure.
Custom one off with all individual freedom
I go down below. Like every well-made aluminium yacht the combination of hull and deck makes for a body that is stiff and rigid. No need for bulkheads to add structural strength. This yacht literally could be made as a huge single-room boat without any bulkhead and it would still sail absolutely torsion-free , without wobbling or loosening stiffness. Nevertheless, of course, she will receive a proper interior fitting: Thatswhy she is here.
Judging from the plans Willi Brune showed to me, this boat will have a central saloon with starboard side longitudinal galley. Right underneath the pilot house´s benches to port side a big guest cabin with double berths will be positioned, a small workshop and a WC plus stowage vis-à-vis. No aft cabins (as it is another signature feature of Berckemeyer). Around the drop keel housing to the front a large master bathroom will be fitted with the owner´s cabin to port side near the pivot of the ship. And then there is something special again …
Pointing to the very front of the interior, right adjoining to the crashbox-bulkhead, Willi Brune says: “And here we will make a Sauna.” I ask two times to confirm and it seems that it is true. I cannot hide my amusement and initially have to imagine Martin Menzner´s face when offered this demand by the owner: “Can you fit a Sauna right in here?”. I smile, it made my day.
Rigged for serious oceanic travel
Berckemeyer yachts are high performers. Made to sail quickly they carry a decent area of sails while their hulls are manufactured to weigh less. Willi shows to me a mockup of this yachts joinery: Instead of using standard boat plywood with veneers, the company makes their own furniture: Willi Brune is not only a master in boatbuilding but also a master carpenter. Onto a thick but lightweight inner layer of Balsa wood a 2 mm layer of plywood and another 2 mm of hardwood veneer is glued and pressed. This makes for a very lightweight material out of which most of the interior fittings are made. Willi says that in total 1.1 tons of weight are saved using this proprietary material.
High seas can also mean high latitudes. No problem for a Berckemeyer though: The whole ship is carefully and meticulously insulated with German-made ArmaFlex mats which are glued onto the aluminium hull, stringers and vertical frames. This insulation is long living, makes for a perfect condensation barrier and is protected against fire, hard to ignite. Of course, seeing the whole ship like this needs some imagination to envision the yacht in her state finished.
She will be fitted with clean and clear plain white furniture, not very many colorful accents just like Martin Menzer would approve. Will Brune is going to invest some time into nice little details showcasing the high level of craftmanship he and his team is able to pull off. So far I am excited, this all new BM 50 is exactly what a dreamyacht by Menzner should be like.
Generations of Boats
As much as I admire the Berckemeyer and the more Willi and I talk, the deeper I dive into this fascinating place. The yard, besides the aluminium marvel by Menzner, is home to a handful of absolutely stunning and interesting yachts and boats currently under refit. A colorful setup of boats, generations of sailing vessel represented by so bloomy vessels like a wooden 1936 Colin Archer double ender, a Sparkman & Stephens race winner, one of the best refitted Jongert sloops and a Reinke hard chineed steel-yacht.
This yard offers so many stories and insight into a shipbuilding world that is so fascinating, a long shot apart from the big production cruiser-makers, the multinational brands dominating the GRP-market. As we finish our tour of the BM 50 I stay for two full hours more, taking hundreds of pictures and listening to even more fascinating stories. I decide to have another article about this place, Brune Yachtbau, onto which you, dearest reader, might be looking forward to as well as to the follow-up article of the then finished new Berckemeyer BM 50.
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She is really a big lady, 50 feet indeed is an impressive size for a yacht. But next to the big blue classy sailship she got really dwarfed. Willi, while I was roaming the Berckemeyer to take my pictures, went on to tell me more about his company: Brune Yachtbau is specialized on refitting mainly the wooden parts of the yachts.
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