Odyssey`s epic refit

Refit
Odyssey’s
epic refit
A Feadship only truly stays a Feadship when it is refitted by Feadship. This was
the conviction of the owners of the 41-metre Odyssey, who have had their vessel
entirely transformed to their personal requirements. Launched in 1989 as White
Rabbit, this lovely motoryacht had already performed heroics for a number of
owners under the names Lady Columbo, Ladina and Bullish. The latest owners
were seeking a top-quality yacht that would retain her value. As well-maintained
Feadships rarely drop below their original purchase price, they knew that a refitted
Feadship would offer better value in every sense than a new build with any other
brand.
The ‘new’ Odyssey had to be large enough
Over the next nine months she was completely
to cruise the world but still access secluded
renovated inside and out, ranging from a
areas and ports. The Feadship Refit Team
complete repaint of the hull and super­structure
visited the owners at home to discuss the
to an extensive refurbishment of all luxury
project, offering them access to all yard
interior areas. The delighted owners are now
information and two decades of after-sales
making the most of their new hydraulic swim
data. With input from the designers, engineers
platform, hydraulic passerelle and guest lazarette
and craftsmen responsible for the original
plus a host of other facilities designed to
concept, the decision was taken to extend
maximise onboard comforts. Here is the story
the hull and add significant real estate to
of this ultimate Feadship refit.
the superstructure.
After signing the refit agreement, the aft
sections were engineered in advance so that
production was well underway by the time
Odyssey arrived at De Vries Makkum.
REFIT BRIEFING
• Create a lazarette/beach club with folding swim
platform and extended seating on the main
deck level.
• Bridge deck aft to be extended by approx. two
metres to allow for installation of a new MCAapproved tender crane while maintaining the
space for parties and al fresco entertainment.
• Sun deck extension to retain the balance in the
profile and provide space for a Jacuzzi and new
sun pad.
• Make use of sun deck extension to enlarge
bridge deck lounge and create day head for
outdoor use. Lounge interior to be completely
renewed to generate a light and relaxing
environment.
• Give the yacht a more modern atmosphere by:
- renewing all guest suite interiors and
bathrooms
- removing bar from main lounge
- adding new loose furniture and soft
furnishings to all luxury areas
- fitting new door hardware throughout
installing new entertainment system.
• Replace galley equipment and interior.
• Secure provision of electrical power by means
of new generators and switchboards.
• Repaint hull and superstructure.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Year
1989
Builder
Feadship - Koninklijke De Vries
Scheepsbouw
Refit
2010
Yard
Feadship – De Vries Makkum
Length over all
41.10 m / 134’10”
before refit
38.12 m / 125’0”
Length waterline 36.62 m / 120’2”
before refit
33.20 m / 108’11
Beam over all
8.00 m / 26’3”
Draft
2.75 m / 9’
Type
Twin-screw motoryacht,
steel hull and aluminium
superstructure
Fuel capacity
40950 L / 10818 US gallons
Main engines
2x Caterpillar
3508 @ 775 Bhp/578kW
Max. cruising
speed
14 / 11 knots
Range
3500 nautical miles
Naval architect De Voogt Naval Architects
Exterior styling
De Voogt Naval Architects
Interior styling
Justin Redman @ Redman
Whiteley Dixon
A complete set of computer renderings visualized the exterior and interior changes during the design
process.
Extending the hull and superstructure, which were still in their original shape, required major construction work, re-fairing and painting.
Pre refit state
1 // Lazarette
2 // Main deck
3 // Bridge deck
4 // Bridge deck lounge
5 // Mast
6 // Sun deck
7 // Interior
literally and metaphorically
a good sized lazarette to store
used to create a U-shaped
bridge deck is home to a new
enlarged and completely
Odyssey is ready for many
ensure that the most is made
owner and guest areas was
This archetypical Feadship has
come a long way since her
launch as White Rabbit in 1989.
The extended hull allowed for
diving gear and toys.
Extended by two metres, the
seating area while leaving
tender crane and generous
good space for an al fresco
lounging area.
dining table.
Each of the various owners
gave her their personal touch.
1
Extra space on the main deck
2
3
4
5
6
The bridge deck lounge was
renovated.
With a new antennae suite,
miles of safe navigation.
The new Jacuzzi and sun pads
of this fabulous deck.
The existing interior in the
radically renewed under the
supervision of the designers
from Redman Whiteley Dixon.
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Fit for purpose
Before the refit the top deck was dominated
deck and much more shade for the bridge
by a large bar covered by a cabriolet-type
deck. The bar was replaced by a Jacuzzi and
sun awning. This configuration was chosen
some serious sun pads, turning the top deck
by one of the previous owners and Odyssey’s
into a haven for sun-worshippers. A new bar
new owners had very different ideas in mind.
was fitted on the starboard side from which
The deck was extended by about two and a
guests can help themselves to snacks and
half metres, creating an extra area on the top
cold drinks at their leisure.
Outdoor lounging and
partying
The al fresco life was a key driver for the
The port and starboard cranes were removed
reconfiguration of the bridge deck. The new
to allow for a generous seating arrangement
owners reviewed the yacht’s exterior decks
with loose beach furniture. A single modern
and concluded that they would need more
hydraulic crane was mounted across the
space for private parties and family lounging.
deck, hidden in the aft bulwark construction.
The tenders were also replaced and stowed
While its location well above the water offered
across to enhance the flexibility when more
sufficient privacy, the bridge deck needed
free deck space is required. By deploying the
to have more clear deck areas. This was
sun awning, which ultimately can cover the
achieved by reconfiguring the tender stowage
entire aft deck, protection against the sun and
and launching arrangements.
privacy is assured.
Style changes
When it came to changing the interior style
the yard introduced the renowned creative
minds from Redman Whiteley Dixon (RWD) to
the owners. This turned out to be an excellent
combination and in a very short time the
proposals to generate a more ‘yacht & beach’
atmosphere were given a seal of approval.
With some minor structural changes and
extensive redecoration, the existing lounges
and suites were given an update, bringing
the interior into the twenty-first century.
The bar port side aft in the main lounge was
removed and replaced by a games table.
The wall between the lounge and dining area
was restyled and provided with a decorated
glass panel to give greater seclusion to both
spaces. The new furniture from Silverlining
adds finesse to the homely atmosphere of
this floating beach house.
Relax and have fun
There are many reasons to own a yacht,
pleasure principle is very much alive in
from a luxurious means of travel to a remote
RWD’s restyling, which sees simple shoji
business platform, from a place to relax
screens installed as window blinds, light plain
on the water to the ultimate holiday home.
fabrics used for the soft furnishings, and the
The Dutch introduced the word ‘jacht’
bathrooms completely replaced in a modern
five centuries ago to describe boats used
style. The updated AV system adds to the
purely for leisure, and Odyssey’s owners
soothing ambience, providing all kinds of
have clearly embraced this approach. The
entertainment from large electronic libraries.
Refreshed and
replenished
After twenty years the guest suites were ready
furniture. The sunshine filtered by the shoji
for major refreshment and that is exactly what
screens gives a warm wash over the carefully
they received. While the yacht previously had
selected materials and decorations. An even
one guest suite with a queen double and three
more rigorous approach was used for the
with twin beds, the new owners opted for a
guest bathrooms, which were stripped to the
different set up. The two aft twin suites have
bare structure and rebuilt with new grounding,
been converted to queen size doubles. The
new golden cream marble, new hardware and
light white washed oak used for the original
new furniture. The entire guest area now has a
lower deck interior was also deployed to
lovely and unified look & feel.
make the new guest suite wall panels and
Bridging the gap
Most serious refits projects have to balance
lounging and entertainment area. RWD
the differences between the style of the existing
successfully bridged the gap between the
yacht and the style that the owners would
existing teak and oak owners and guest areas
have chosen if they had built a new yacht.
and this new lounge. Light oak panelling and
This challenge is most apparent in areas that
furniture is now used in a more minimalistic
are newly created during a refit, which was
design, while the teak decking brings the
also the case onboard Odyssey. Doubling the
outside in and provides a clear connection
size of the bridge deck lounge gave it a new
with the main deck teak furniture. The light
function, which in turn required a completely
cream and blue fabrics and leathers conjure
new interior. Once a semi-classic library, the
up thoughts of beaches and clear skies.
space has been turned into a modern
The sunshine state
One of the main features of the Odyssey refit
The new lazarette provides good space to
is the extension of her hull, giving the yacht
store the yacht’s diving gear and water toys.
the chance to have its very own sunshine
It also separates the fun factor from technical
state. By means of a new swim platform and
installations such as the steering gear, shore
a good sized beach club/lazarette, the vessel
power converters, and platform and passerelle
has the real estate to make the most of the
hydraulics.
sun and the sea in true Florida fashion.
Technology upgrade
Odyssey’s state-of-the-art AV system offers
Internet, high definition TV, pad computers,
laptops, and two incredible music and video
libraries. Another significant electronic refit
was necessary to meet future navigation and
ship’s control and monitoring requirements.
The old equipment was replaced by a modern
semi-integrated bridge system, which involved
a comprehensive update of the bridge console
and ancillary furniture. Further upgrades took
place in the engine room, where new
generators and switchboards were installed.
Taken as a whole, all these sophisticated
technologies ensure that Odyssey can head
out into the world in maximum comfort and
safety for many years to come.
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