After the completion of a number of new builds in partnership with renowned exterior designers over the past year, Feadship’s Moon Sand Superyacht is a salient reminder of the formidable design expertise Feadship has in-house. From the bridge deck wing stations to the main deck lifting pool, all the main elements synthesise design with owner desires, marrying practicality with a passion for perfection that was shared by all involved.
Like every pure custom Feadship, Moon Sand is first and foremost a reflection of the owners who commissioned her. The look, feel and function of this striking new Feadship certainly benefit from the high degree of input from the clients, who liaised with De Voogt Design closely on every aspect of what is a relatively modern exterior profile with classic touches. The owners also enjoyed an excellent relationship with the interior design team at Bannenberg & Rowell and, of course, with the Feadship craftsmen and engineers who brought everything together in the refined beauty that is Moon Sand.
The owners of Moon Sand are highly experienced and the detailed design brief for their Feadship can be summarised in three key elements – namely light, space and freedom of choice in terms of recreation. Here are a few points to look out for on the image:
– Giant windows and a lack of mullions offer amazing views from the primary owner and guest areas.
– Expansive aft deck areas and lots of loose seating on the main and bridge decks. Note how the stairs have been placed starboard to maximise space.
– The tender is located on the sun deck rather than in its own garage, making space for a swimming pool on the main deck aft: an ingenious floor system lowers down to provide the pool depth required.
– The sun deck crane can be moved into a longitudinal position once the tender is launched to create a spacious entertainment zone.
And, just to point a fabulous example of how Feadship can meet owner desires which can be seen through magnificent swimming pool. A contraflow system means the pool can be used for some serious swimming, yet when the exercise is over the main deck floor can be raised halfway to create a shallow pool for the kids. Come the evening, the floor returns to its flush position and the main deck aft is transformed into a lovely place for an al fresco dinner. Now that’s really pure custom.