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A double cabin and another twin one, as well as the
VIP suite that takes up the entire stern area, complete
the layout. Both the VIP and double cabins have a dres-
sing table/desk.
To aft, the crew area can also be enjoy different layouts,
with either three or just two cabins, in which case there is
enough space for a small kitchen-dinette and table with
L-shaped sofa.
The boat is delivered with teak in the flybridge, main
deck and wheelhouse, whilst the interior décor is fully
bespoke. On the model shown, Fendi Casa was commis-
sioned to provide a mix of classic design and contained
exuberance that invites the guests to feel at home.
From an engineering, equipment or shipbuilding po-
int of view, the Princess 98 Motor Yacht, whether with a
classic or modern interior, answers all the quintessential
criteria of excellence boasted by the range since 1965,
the year in which the first 31-foot model was presented
to the market. Add to this the commitment to deliver
a true cruising yacht, both efficient and highly seawor-
thy, with a hull understood to be designed by the Isle of
Wight-based Justin and Bernard Olesinski studio, spe-
cialists in interior and exterior design and internationa-
lly renowned for the design of low-resistance hulls with
great cruising efficiency, steering and behaviour in any
sea condition.
The Princess 98 MY can be fitted with Caterpillar or
MTU engines ranging from 1925mhp to 2637mhp.
YACHT LASHING
Yacht lashing operations must be performed with ut-
most care to fully guarantee safe transportation
.
Nacho Cigalat/Translation: Endeavour Languages
L
ashing a yacht correctly can ensure the safety and
success of the maritime transport process. What’s
more, lashing is one of the crucial points to guarantee
both the integrity and security of the boat.
Every yacht stowed on board a cargo ship is placed on
a cradle which in general has been specially built for the
vessel. This cradle is usually assembled using iron cross
sections and pieces of wood. Depending on the measure-
ments of the cradle and the yacht being shipped, a bed is
formed with as many flat rack containers as necessary. As
a rule of thumb, if the dimensions of the cradle fit within
the container, it’s more than sufficient to stow and lash
the yacht according to the “cradle plus boat” concept.
To ensure maximum safety, the cradle must be per-
fectly lashed to the flat rack using, both at the sides and
the ends, metal straps combined with chains, always ma-
king sure to criss-cross the straps to counterbalance any
force or movement in whichever direction.
Once the cradle is in its position and well secured, you
have to perfectly secure the boat to avoid any movement
that might put it at risk. To perform this operation, the
mooring system uses polyester and/or nylon slings, as
this prevents the hull from being scratched or damaged.
Other advantages of these slings are that they are ultra-
light, flexible, easy-to-handle and fit exactly to the load.
If the slings used are of a certain quality, the safety factor
rises exponentially.
All slings must be clearly labelled with the volume
allowed and extra information required by internatio-
nal standards. Quality slings do not rot or attract mould
and they are resistant to all types of bacteria, as well as
many chemical products. You must make sure they don’t
twist as this reduces functionality. What’s more, it’s a
good idea to use material to stop the sling from rubbing
against the hull of the boat.
As they are special containers for large loads, flat racks
come prepared for lashing the boat, and the wood base
even allows wooden blocks to be nailed in as a buffer for
the cradle itself. If the boat is going to be transported
on board a special yacht transportation vessel, the cradle
itself – property of the shipping company - should be
welded to the deck of the ship and metal bars then wel-
ded around the cradle support.
Use of slings
How many slings should we use to correctly lash a boat?
Let’s look at this in the simplest way without talking
about scientific formulas. What’s important is that the
use of slings boosts safety and is very common on yacht
transportation vessels.
First of all, we must take the following aspects into
account when deciding the number and type of slings
that should be used:
Weight of the boat
Weight distribution
Centre of gravity
Resistance of the slings
The weight of the boat should already be known. If
possible, a layout plan should be provided to see the
weight distribution and centre of gravity.
To make the operation more simple and thus avoid
the anchorage points ending up too short, five-ton slings
are used, securing the boat with a total of X slings until
reaching the total weight of the vessel, both port and
starboard. In other words, if the yacht weighs 25 tons,
we will need five slings both port and starboard to co-
ver 100% of the weight on each side. Likewise at the
bow and the stern, but in this case covering 30% of the
weight is more than enough. In the event of the centre of
gravity being very close to the stern, it would be a good
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