VvS1 (yacht)
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| Name: | VvS1 |
| Owner: | Michael Hill |
| Builder: | Alloy Yachts |
| Launched: | 2007 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Yacht Charter |
| Displacement: | 190 |
| Length: | 34.18 m (112.1 ft) |
| Beam: | 7.78 m (25.5 ft) |
| Draught: | 2.23 m (7.3 ft) |
| Propulsion: | 2 x Caterpillar 3406E B-rated engines, twin screw, 475hp each |
| Speed: |
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| Range: | 4,300 nautical miles (7,964 km) |
| Capacity: | 8 guests |
| Crew: | 7 crew members |
VvS1 is an expedition-style luxury motor yacht, commissioned by New Zealand entrepreneur Michael Hill.
The name refers to a near-flawless grade of diamonds.
Designed by Gregory C. Marshall Naval Architect Ltd and constructed by Alloy Yachts, the yacht was launched in 2007. Equipped with two Caterpillar 3406E diesel engines, each generating 475 hp (354 kW), the ship has a range of 4,300 nautical miles (8,000 km).
The VvS1 has been highly decorated, winning four awards:
- Winner - Best Motoryacht Under 40 Metres - World Superyacht Awards, Venice, Italy - April 2008
- Winner - Best Design Under 40 Metres - World Yacht Trophies, Cannes, France - September 2008
- Winner - Best Interior Under 40 Metres - World Yacht Trophies, Cannes, France - September 2008
- Winner - Best Functionality Under 40 Metres - World Yacht Trophies, Cannes, France - September 2008
It currently operates as a charter yacht in the South Pacific.
References
- "VvS1", Superyacht Times. Retrieved 2010-05-20.
External links
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