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T
he year is 1995 and British Columbia’s
Crescent Beach Boatbuilders launch the 35metre motor yacht Loretta Anne. Fast forward
to March, 2012 and the latest vessel bearing this iconic
name is launched – bound for the Bahamas, with
stopovers at Fiji and various other Pacific destinations
including Tahiti and the Galapagos Islands – following
a 24-month custom build project by Alloy Yachts in
Auckland, New Zealand. In the intervening 17 years
there were two other Loretta Anne’s built by Alloy Yachts,
both of which enjoyed the passionate care and attention
of their owner. But the latest build, featuring the input
of Dubois Naval Architects and Donald Starkey Designs
and described as “47 metres of streamlined elegance”,
is even more loveable.
The latest Loretta Anne is 47 metres, displacing
373.8 tonnes (heavy ship) with a 9.2-metre beam and a
2.2-metre draft. She is built in aluminium and has fourfin, zero-speed stabilisation, increasing onboard comfort
at anchor and during rough seas. The sophisticated
exterior design and engineering are the work of Ed
Dubois, while Donald Starkey has designed the yacht’s
interior. At first glance, the new build clearly incorporates
the classic lines of the owner’s two previous Duboisdesigned boats. However, stepping on board it’s clear
the main improvement is in size, including both internal
and external volume.
Bahamian
beauty
The fourth incarnation of the Loretta Anne features stunning art,
naturalistic but exquisitely designed interiors, and a layout sure to
delight both guests and crew. Clive Bennett explores a boat inspired
by memories of a carefree, island paradise childhood.
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Ed Dubois says, “Albeit with some
similar characteristics to her older sisters,
this is a new concept taking full advantage
of our design experience and the building
knowledge and expertise exhibited by
Alloy Yachts. Our aim was to combine
excellent seakeeping with an efficient
hull and pleasing, timeless looks. Most
yachts of this size would have three full
decks however the pleasing streamlined
appearance of the two-and-a-half deck
design was preferred. Another difference
from earlier designs is the vertical bridge
screen, which is both practical and, we
believe, contemporary in terms of style.”
The owner enjoys a close association
with the Loretta Anne’s crew and is
keen to foster a sense of team spirit in
order to operate the vessel in the most
efficient manner possible. The crew
was consulted about the interior layout
and maximising crew comfort was an
important consideration during the design
process. Together with facilitating an
improved flow for the logistics of onboard
guest activity, the new vessel also has
more spacious crew quarters. The fact
that the owner’s representative, Philip
Shirley, had captained the three previous
Loretta Anne boats ensured that all parties
throughout the build process had a good
understanding of how to make the vessel
user-friendly.
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catch the sun
Above and right:
Alfresco dining
aboard the
Loretta Anne is
a picturesque,
comfortable
experience, with
plenty of shelter from
the elements.
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The owner’s father held a diplomatic posting in
Bermuda, which was instrumental in spawning her love
and respect for the oceans, marine life and aquatic
journeying. Harking back to those magical childhood
days, the interior summons up the ambience of a
Bahamas beach house.
Donald Starkey says, “It has been a very
straightforward project from my perspective, working on
behalf of the yard, for an owner who has already owned
two previous yachts I did the interior design for. Also,
having developed a close working relationship with Alloy
Yachts over previous years, I am pleased to say the job
was a joy to be involved with.”
Commenting on the naturalistic appearance of the
yacht’s interior, Starkey says, “We selected materials
and finishes that are designed to reflect the owner’s
keen interest in nature, the ocean and marine life.
This includes using more natural-looking wood floors,
brushed grainy wall panels, natural woven fabrics,
finishes relating to marine life, such as abalone and
paua shells, and less areas of high-gloss finish. In brief,
creating an atmosphere where guests and young family
members will feel comfortable to relax [while] wearing
swimsuits or beach shorts.”
The generous aft stern platform features a built-in,
retractable ramp-style swim ladder (referred to by the
crew as “swim stairs”) for easy access to and from
the water. When activated it protrudes just above the
waterline, extends out and, as the handrails raise, angles
down at a comfortable incline, providing a stainless steel
walkway into the ocean. The owner enjoys having her
extended family and guests onboard and, as a safety
precaution for children, there are additional well-placed
handrails throughout the vessel, including on the swim
platform and other places guests congregate.
The lazarette main door opens
hydraulically offering a seamless entry and
full beam access into its massive expanse.
While loaded with an array of sports
equipment, including a workstation, there
is ample room for crew and guests to use.
It is fully self-contained and includes a
fridge and icemaker, making it the perfect
place for entertaining.
The two 6.21-metre, nine-seat Fontaine
designed tenders, built by Auckland’s
Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders, are stowed
forward facing, one port side and one
starboard side. They are launched from
side doors using a three-point lift system
with overhead gantry. Having the two
tenders offers the advantage of allowing a
tender to be launched from the seaward
side when the vessel is moored alongside
a wharf. There are also custom-built
lazarette tender engine flushing sumps.
Further forward is the spacious engine
room, emblazoned with polished stainless
steel highlighting the expected standard
of quality and level of detail that is evident
throughout the vessel. The Loretta Anne
is powered by twin 1,600hp Caterpillar
C32D Acert engines with an expected 14knot cruise speed and 17 knots at sprint.
The stern passerelle is one of many
Alloy custom-built components used in
the vessel’s construction. Stairs located on
both sides of the transom access the main
level where the aft saloon deck features
a large alfresco dining table, bar and
surround seating. Additional protection
from the elements is provided by an aft
deck sliding sunshade. Port and starboard
side interior access to this deck is through
sliding freeman doors located amidships
and the saloon aft deck sliding doors.
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delicious decor
Oak panelling
combined with
unique ocean-themed
artwork gives the
interior design its
sophisticated and
original flavour.
Meanwhile, each
cabin benefits from
its own individual
style and personality.
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The main saloon has an inviting open-plan layout and
incorporates the formal dining area with a custom-built
10-seat flame mahogany inlaid table. Other highlights
include original nautical artworks by the owner and
other paintings by her friends. Much of the artwork and
many of the soft furnishings throughout the vessel are
turtle themed. Another interesting feature is the rusted
metal storage cabinets built at the yard, rust treated and
protective coated to create a ‘beachcomber’ appearance.
The furnishings feature a bucket chair in the centre of
the main lounge area as well as sofas and an ottoman.
The sole of the interior main deck has carpet inlays and
300-millimetre wide oak panels running athwart ships
from aft forward into the master stateroom.
The starboard side passageway leading forward off
the main saloon provides entry to the lower deck via an
S-shaped spiral stairwell featuring a hand-painted mural,
yet another example of the unique onboard artwork. A
full-size mock up of the stairwell was completed at Alloy
Yachts to build the panels, which were then shipped to
Canada where the renowned artist Vaclav Vaca painted
the mural. The brightly coloured mural outlines a journey
starting at sea level then progressively moving down
beneath the ocean.
Leading off the guest lobby are two guest cabins.
They have a mirror image layout but each has its own
personality. They feature a variety of precious wood
panelling with a combination of flamed mahogany, cherry,
sycamore, zebrano, walnut and cedar. There is also
shell inlay and artistically crafted, veneer lockers with
hand-painted cupboard doors conveying a ‘seagrass’
appearance, as well as plenty of Travertine marble in a
range of colours. The third guest cabin, featuring similar
detail, has twin berths plus a pullman berth and ensuite
featuring a bathtub perfect for young
children. Each of the guest cabin doors
has a unique shell inlay finish giving it its
own distinguishing designation, such as
‘paua’ and ‘abalone’. Accessed from the
same lobby is a fully equipped gymnasium
with a choice of exercise machines for use
by crew and guests. The gym also has two
handy foldaway pullman berths and its
own ensuite.
The very private owner’s stateroom is
situated on the forward end of the main
deck and includes a reception entrance
and office. From here, a door opens to
the master bedroom, incorporating a large
walk-in wardrobe and bamboo carpet with
a soft, sandlike texture. The timber finish
is in oak, crotch walnut, and zebrano with
onyx ‘Arco Iris’. The twin ensuites have
marble flooring and Travertine ‘walnut’
stone surfaces. New Zealand paua is also
featured in a mosaic with highlights of
shell detail.
A door forward in the lower deck foyer
provides service access to the crew
quarters. The layout here includes a fully
self-contained crew galley and larger
cabin areas, each with separate ensuite,
individual DVD players with ‘aircraft
style’ overhead monitors and ‘pull down
screens’ for full blackout during off-watch
periods. There are four cabins – three
twin and one double. The galley and
crew mess feature corian finish and are
completed to the same standard found
elsewhere on the vessel. One interesting
and well thought-out feature is cupboard
doors finished in corkboard for crew use
as photo and bulletin boards. Another
design feature making sensible use of
additional volume is the large, cube-
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project Name
Loretta Anne
BUILDER
Alloy Yachts
captainJames Pitman
Owner’s representative
Shirley Maritime (Philip Shirley)
designer / naval architecture
Dubois Naval Architects
Interior designer
Donald Starkey Designs
length overall
47m
lWL
41.73m
BEAM 9.2m
draft 2.2m
Displacement
287.9 tonnes (light ship), 373.8 tonnes (heavy ship)
Gross tonnage
444 GT
HULL
Alexseal “Majestic Blue”
SUPERSTRUCTURE
Alexseal “Hazelnut” (metallic)
ENGINE
2 x Caterpillar diesel C32 ACERT “D” rated 1600hp
gearboxes
2 x ZF 3355
PROPELLERS
2 x BT Marine
anchors
2 x Manson 360kg Steel Kedge
MAXimum speed
17 knots
cruising speed
14 knots
RANGE
est 3,500nm (at cruise speed)
fuel
57,600 lt
WATER
13,600 lt
WATER makers 2x HEM desalinators, series 25, 6,000 lt/day each
generators
2 x Caterpillar C6.6 125kW
BOW THRUSTERS
AY/American Bow Thruster TRAC II ø600mm 140hp (hydraulic)
STERN THRUSTERS AY/American Bow Thruster TRAC II ø600mm 140hp (hydraulic)
ELECTRONICS
Furuno
Stabilisers
American Bow Thruster TRAC – 4 fin system with at rest stabilisation
GUEST ACCOMMODATION
8 guests, 4 cabins (3 double and 1 twin) each with ensuite, plus 3 x pullman single berths
CREW ACCOMMODATION
8 crew, 4 cabins (3 twin and 1 double) with 4 ensuites
classification
Lloyd’s 100 A1 SSC YACHT MONO G6 MCH
tenders
2x 6.2m Fontaine Design Group custom, by Lloyd Stevenson
shaped freezer located beneath the crew
mess sole. Being exactly square it makes
stowage and retrieval simple as all the
mesh storage bins are exactly the same
size, allowing them to be stacked ‘any
which way’ they are placed in the freezer.
From here the crew stairway leads up to
the main deck foyer and the entry to the
chef’s galley. This is a substantial variation
on the owner’s last vessel, which had the
galley located on the lower deck. This
improved layout offers all the necessary
attributes for managing the logistics of
guest entertainment and dining on the
one level. There is abundance of natural
light and outside views. It also features an
impressive layout of high-end appliances
and space allocation, including what
must be another ‘wish list item’ – a
separate stewardess preparation centre.
An additional server and coffee station is
positioned in the passageway between the
galley and main saloon.
A stairway from the port side entry foyer
leads up to the bridge deck. This houses
the most striking and visible departure
from the owner’s previous vessels – a
full height vertical bridge screen. This
encircles the helm station and provides
excellent visibility. The wheelhouse has
a combination of planked timber on
the sole, which is darker antique oak,
and matching lighter normal oak. Also
included are varying shades of leather
finish and the mandatory raised settee
for guests to enjoy while taking in the
view from the bridge and chatting with
the captain and watch crew. Electronics
include Furuno and the Alloy’s custom
SeaTouch monitoring and control system.
From the bridge deck a companionway
provides access to the weatherproof upper
helm station and flybridge deck. Matching
the bridge deck profile, there are vertical
glass screens that can be automatically
raised and lowered to suit climate
conditions. This spacious deck includes
a large spa pool surrounded by sun
pads, dining facilities and all necessary
entertainment requirements. There is also
direct access to and from the aft main
deck via a starboard side stairway with a
pneumatic butterfly hatch cover.
Housed on the main foredeck are
a three-seater Yamaha Wave Runner
jet-ski and the crew/rescue tender, a
Novurania RIB, both of which are custom
colour-coded to match the boat. They are
launched from the bow using a nautical
structures davit that can also be manually
operated for compliance purposes.
For style, innovation and sheer good
looks, this vessel defies a pithy journalistic
summation. For some reason, the Loretta
Anne evokes a beautiful old song in my
mind and I can hear myself tweaking the
lyric: “Give me sea lots of sea and the
starry skies above, don’t fence me in.”
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