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54m  /  177'2 | oceanfast | 2003 / 2008.

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Special Features:

  • Impressive 5,758nm range
  • DNV (Det Norske Veritas) ✠ 1A1 LC Yacht E0 R0 classification
  • Interior design from Tim Heywood Design
  • Sleeps 10 overnight

The 54m/177'2" motor yacht 'Fortunate Sun' (ex. Perfect Prescription) was built by Oceanfast in Australia at their Henderson, Western Australia shipyard. Her interior is styled by British designer design house Tim Heywood Design and she was delivered to her owner in July 2003. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Tim Heywood Design and she was last refitted in 2008.

Guest Accommodation

Fortunate Sun has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 14 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Range & Performance

Fortunate Sun is built with a steel hull and aluminium / grp superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by twin diesel MTU (12V 4000 M70) 12-cylinder 2,330hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 13 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 17 knots with a range of up to 5,758 nautical miles from her 140,000 litre fuel tanks. Her water tanks store around 20,000 Litres of fresh water. She was built to DNV (Det Norske Veritas) ✠ 1A1 LC Yacht E0 R0 classification society rules, and is MCA Compliant.

Length 54m / 177'2
Beam 10.6m / 34'9
Draft 3.3m / 10'10
Gross Tonnage 851 GT
Cruising Speed 13 Knots
Built | (Refitted)
Builder Oceanfast
Model Custom
Exterior Designer Tim Heywood Design
Interior Design Tim Heywood Design

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M/Y Fortunate Sun

Length 54m / 177'2
Builder
Exterior Designer Tim Heywood Design
Interior Design Tim Heywood Design
Built | Refit 2003 | 2008
Model
Beam 10.6m / 34'9
Gross Tonnage 851 GT
Draft 3.3m / 10'10
Cruising Speed 13 Knots
Top Speed 17 Knots

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A Summary of Motor Yacht FORTUNATE SUN

The motor yacht FORTUNATE SUN is a 54 m 177 (ft) impressive steel vessel which was created at Oceanfast (Austal) and designed by Oceanfast and Tim Heywood. Sleeping 10 passengers and 12 qualified crew, motor yacht FORTUNATE SUN used to be Perfect Prescription which was her project name and/or yacht title. Ready for launch in 2003 the recent interior design reflects the endowment emanating from the boards of Tim Heywood.

M/Y FORTUNATE SUN (ex Perfect Prescription) was commissioned for a New Yorker in the pharmaceutical business. The motor yacht can be easily recognised with her grey hull and white superstructure.

The Building & Designing for Luxury Yacht FORTUNATE SUN

Oceanfast was the naval architect involved in the technical superyacht composition for FORTUNATE SUN. Her interior design was conceived by Tim Heywood. Oceanfast and Tim Heywood is also associated with the yacht general design work for this yacht. In 2003 she was actually launched with triumph in Fremantle and following sea trials and detailing was thereafter passed on to the yacht owner. Oceanfast (Austal) completed their new build motor yacht in Australia. The hull was constructed with steel. The motor yacht superstructure is fabricated largely from aluminiumandgrp. With a beam of 10.21 metres / 33.5 ft FORTUNATE SUN has spacious room. A fairly shallow draught of 2.74m (9ft) limits the number of worldwide marinas she can berth in, depending on their individual depth at low tide. She had refit maintenance and alteration work undertaken in 2008.

M/Y FORTUNATE SUN Engine Room & Speed:

Installed with twin MTU diesel main engines, FORTUNATE SUN will attain a maximum speed of 18 knots. Connected to her MTU engine(s) are twin screw propellers. Her total HP is 4730 HP and her total Kilowatts are 3481. For bow thruster maneuverability she was built with Schottel.

The Accommodation Aboard Superyacht FORTUNATE SUN:

The substantial luxury yacht M/Y FORTUNATE SUN can accommodate up to 10 passengers and has 12 crew members.

A List of the Specifications of the FORTUNATE SUN:

Superyacht Name:Motor Yacht FORTUNATE SUN
Ex:Perfect Prescription
Built By:Oceanfast (Austal)
Built in:Fremantle, Australian
Launched in:2003
Refitted in:2008
Length Overall:54 metres / 177.2 feet.
Waterline Length:48.28 (158.4 ft)
Naval Architecture:Oceanfast and Tim Heywood, Oceanfast Inhouse Yacht Design
Designers Involved in Yacht Design:Tim Heywood
Interior Designers:Tim Heywood
Gross Tonnes:851
Nett Tonnes:206
Hull / Superstructure Construction Material:steel / aluminiumandgrp
Owner of FORTUNATE SUN:Unknown
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Helicopter Landing Pad:No
Material Used For Deck:teak
The Country the Yacht is Flagged in:Cayman Islands
Official registry port is: George Town
Home port:New York Ny, USA
Class society used:DNV (Det Norske Veritas)
Completed survey under Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) Large Yacht Code:Yes
Max yacht charter guests:10
Number of Crew Members:12
The main engines are two 2365 HP or 1740 Kilowatts MTU. Model: 12V 4000 M70 diesel.
Overall output: 4730 HP /3481 KW.
Cruising at a speed of 15 nautical miles per hour.
Top Speed: 18 knots.
Bunkering capacity: 140000 L.
Fresh water: 20000.00.
Gensets: Mtu 2 times 275 kilowatts.
Some locations the yacht has visited: Tangier. Morocco. Tanger-Assilah. Tanger-Tétouan.
Thrusters: Schottel.
Air Conditioning: Heinen & Hopman.
Beam: 10.21m/33.5ft.
Waterline Length (LWL): 48.28m/158.4ft.
Draught at deepest: 2.74m/9ft.

Miscellaneous Yacht Details

In October 2009 FORTUNATE SUN cruised to Cascais, in Portugal. This motor yacht also traveled the area encompassing Lisboa during Sept 2009. Heinen & Hopman is the company that installed the air conditioning system on this vessel. She has a teak deck.

FORTUNATE SUN Disclaimer:

The luxury yacht FORTUNATE SUN displayed on this page is merely informational and she is not necessarily available for yacht charter or for sale, nor is she represented or marketed in anyway by CharterWorld. This web page and the superyacht information contained herein is not contractual. All yacht specifications and informations are displayed in good faith but CharterWorld does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the current accuracy, completeness, validity, or usefulness of any superyacht information and/or images displayed. All boat information is subject to change without prior notice and may not be current.

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FORTUNATE SUN

FORTUNATE SUN is a 54.01 m Motor Yacht, built in Australia by Oceanfast and delivered in 2003.

Her top speed is 17.0 kn, her cruising speed is 12.7 kn, and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 6000.0 nm at 12.0 kn, with power coming from two MTU diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 staterooms, with 13 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 851.0 GT and a 10.26 m beam.

She was designed by Tim Heywood , who also designed the interior. Tim Heywood has designed 62 yachts and designed the interior of 2 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.

The naval architecture was developed by Oceanfast , who has architected 6 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a Teak deck, a Steel hull, and Aluminium and GRP superstructure.

FORTUNATE SUN is in the top 10% by LOA in the world. She is one of 190 motor yachts in the 50-55m size range, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her volume is 228.05 GT above the average.

FORTUNATE SUN is currently sailing under the Cayman Islands flag, the 2nd most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 1414 yachts registered. She has recently entered the Astilleros de Mallorca refit yard, in Spain. For more information regarding FORTUNATE SUN's movements, find out more about BOATPro AIS .

Specifications

  • Name: FORTUNATE SUN
  • Previous Names: PERFECT PRESCRIPTION
  • Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
  • Yacht Subtype: Displacement
  • Builder: Oceanfast
  • Naval Architect: Oceanfast
  • Exterior Designer: Tim Heywood
  • Interior Designer: Tim Heywood
  • Refits: 2018,2019,2020,2020,2022,2022,2023,2024

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The current position of FORTUNATE SUN is at West Mediterranean reported 3 mins ago by AIS. The vessel arrived at the port of Palma de Mallorca, Spain on Aug 29, 06:21 UTC. The vessel FORTUNATE SUN (IMO 1008243, MMSI 319838000) is a Yacht built in 2003 (21 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Cayman Islands .

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FORTUNATE SUN, IMO 1008243

IMO number 1008243
MMSI 319838000
Name of the ship FORTUNATE SUN
Former names FORTU
PERFECT PRESCRIPTION
PERFECT PESCRIPTION
Vessel type Yacht
Operating status Active
Flag Cayman Islands
Gross tonnage 851 tons
Deadweight 560 tons
Length 54 m
Breadth 10 m
Year of build 2003
Builder OCEANFAST PTY LTD - FREMANTLE WA (USA). YARD NO. 79
Classification society DET NORSKE VERITAS
Home port GEORGE TOWN
Owner YACHT LOGISTICS - FORT LAUDERDALE FL, United States (USA)
Manager YACHT LOGISTICS - FORT LAUDERDALE FL, United States (USA)
Description FORTUNATE SUN is a Yacht built in 2003 by OCEANFAST PTY LTD - FREMANTLE WA (USA). YARD NO. 79. Currently sailing under the flag of Cayman Islands. Formerly also known as FORTU, PERFECT PRESCRIPTION, PERFECT PESCRIPTION. It's gross tonnage is 851 tons.
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Specifications

Yard : Oceanfast
Type : Motor yacht
Guests : 10
Crew : 13
Cabins : 5
Length : 54 m / 177′2″
Beam : 10.3 m / 33′10″
Draft : 3.3 m / 10′10″
Year of build : 2003
Classification : DNV / GL + MCA
Displacement : Full displacement
Type of engine : Diesel
Brand : MTU
Model : 12V 4000 M70
Engine power : 2330 hp
Total power : 4660 hp
Maximum speed : 17 knots
Cruising speed : 13 knots
Range : 6000 nm
Gross tonage : 851
Hull : Steel
Superstructure : Aluminium
Decking : Teak
Decks : 3
Interior designer : Tim Heywood
Exterior designer : Tim Heywood
Propulsion : Twin screw
Water capacity : 20200
Flag : Cayman Islands
Fuel Capacity : 134000

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Builder OCEANFAST
Length (LOA) 177'
Year 2003
Gross Tonn. 851
Draft 11'
Beam 33'
Range 6,000 NM
Location France

Accommodations

Staterooms 5

Dimensions & Capacity

LOA 177'
LWL 159'
Max Draft 11'
Fuel Tank 35,399 g
Fresh Water 5,336 g
Gross Tonn. 851

Construction

Hull Material Steel
Cruising Speed 13 Knots
Range 6,000 NM

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Fortunate Sun is a custom motor yacht launched in 2003 by Oceanfast.

Oceanfast is a world class Australian super yacht builder, offering its customers exciting designs and specialising in manufacturing excellence with personal service. Oceanfast has produced a fleet of the finest, most distinctive and awarded motor yachts in the world.

Fortunate Sun measures 54.00 metres in length, with a max draft of 2.74 metres and a beam of 10.60 metres. She has a gross tonnage of 851 tonnes.

Fortunate Sun has a steel hull with an aluminium / GRP superstructure.

Tim Heywood, the multi award-winning yacht designer, has produced some of the finest and largest yachts on the water. Among his exceptional designs is the stunning 133m Al Mirqab, which was awarded the coveted ‘Motor Yacht of the Year’ at the 2009 World Superyacht Awards.

Fortunate Sun also features naval architecture by Oceanfast.

Performance and Capabilities

Fortunate Sun has a top speed of 17.3 knots. She is powered by a twin screw propulsion system.

Fortunate Sun has a fuel capacity of 140,000 litres, and a water capacity of 20,000 litres.

She also has a range of 5,000 nautical miles.

Accommodation

Fortunate Sun accommodates up to 10 guests in 7 cabins. She also houses room for up to 12 crew members.

Other Specifications

Fortunate Sun has a hull NB of 79.

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Donjon Marine Co., the New Jersey-based firm that has worked to raise the vessel over the last two weeks, plans to begin towing the yacht north through the Chesapeake Bay and the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal to the mouth of the Maurice River in New Jersey Tuesday morning, said Steven Newes, the company’s senior vice president.

The salvage team will tow the LoveBug alongside the Farrell 256, a 200-foot crane barge, for safety, as the yacht is a “dead ship,” or a vessel without power, he said. Once it reaches the mouth of the Maurice River, the yacht will be handed over to a smaller vessel for transport to a shipyard along the river. Delivery is anticipated by Wednesday evening although which shipyard the LoveBug will end up at is unclear.

As salvage efforts wrap up, the Coast Guard has established a temporary safety zone for the mouth of West River within 200 yards of the LoveBug. Vessels will not be allowed to enter the zone unless authorized through Aug. 30, according to a notice posted Monday on the Federal Register .

The LoveBug alongside the Farrell 256, a 200-foot crane barge. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)

The Farrell 256 and a second crane barge, the 250-foot Columbia NY, have worked to free the yacht from the muddy bottom of the West River. The LoveBug had settled into the mud “quite a bit,” Newes said, complicating efforts to place slings underneath the yacht to lift it.

Salvors’ progress lifting the LoveBug from the shallow waterway could be seen Friday and Saturday as the rear half of the yacht, underwater for weeks, emerged. By Friday evening, the yacht’s name on its transom was visible above the waterline, and by Sunday morning, only a small portion of the deck at the back of the yacht was underwater.

Once the yacht was lifted, salvors found mud inside. The mud needs to be removed to patch the yacht and “render it safely afloat” for towing, Newes said.

Until salvage crews pulled the LoveBug from the water, the yacht had remained aground in the same location between Beverly Beach and Shady Side for almost four weeks. Though the yacht was originally resting on its starboard, or right side, it rolled some prior to salvage beginning.

The Italian-built yacht was sailing south on the Chesapeake Bay from Annapolis on July 27 when it began to tip over. The Coast Guard received a mayday call at 12:36 p.m., but by the time crews arrived, the five people onboard had been rescued by a good Samaritan and a nearby towboat. Paramedics tended to two of the passengers, according to the Anne Arundel County Fire Department, but both declined to be treated.

The LoveBug, which cost between $110,000 and $125,000 to charter for a week, was not operating as a charter when it overturned, said Hunter Dortenzo, a Natural Resources Police spokesperson.

Though VesselFinder, a marine traffic site, indicated the LoveBug is owned by Bees Honey LLC, a limited liability company based in the Marshall Islands, Federal Communications Commission records show otherwise.

The yacht’s shipboard radio station license is registered to Jabulani Charter Florida, a Florida-based limited liability company with a Rockville mailing address. The licensee should be the vessel owner, according to an FCC spokesperson. Efforts to reach the person listed as the licensee were unsuccessful.

The Natural Resources Police and the National Transportation Safety Board are conducting separate investigations into what happened to the yacht.

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  1. Yacht FORTUNATE SUN, Oceanfast (Austal)

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  2. FORTUNATE SUN yacht (Oceanfast, 54.01m, 2003)

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  3. FORTUNATE SUN, Yacht, IMO 1008243

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  4. FORTUNATE SUN, Yacht, IMO 1008243

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  5. America's 100 Largest Yachts 2007 #45: Fortunate Sun

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  6. Motor yacht Fortunate Sun

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  1. FORTUNATE SUN Yacht

    The 54m/177'2" motor yacht 'Fortunate Sun' (ex. Perfect Prescription) was built by Oceanfast in Australia at their Henderson, Western Australia shipyard. Her interior is styled by British designer design house Tim Heywood Design and she was delivered to her owner in July 2003. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Tim Heywood ...

  2. FORTUNATE SUN Yacht • US Owner $25M Superyacht • Oceanfast • 2003

    The FORTUNATE SUN is a luxurious motor yacht built by Oceanfast in 2003 and designed by Tim Heywood Design. With her elegant and sleek design, she is a stunning sight to behold on the open seas. Specifications. This impressive yacht is powered by MTU engines, giving her a maximum speed of 15 knots. Her cruising speed is a comfortable 12 knots ...

  3. Yacht FORTUNATE SUN, Oceanfast (Austal)

    The motor yacht FORTUNATE SUN is a 54 m 177 (ft) impressive steel vessel which was created at Oceanfast (Austal) and designed by Oceanfast and Tim Heywood. Sleeping 10 passengers and 12 qualified crew, motor yacht FORTUNATE SUN used to be Perfect Prescription which was her project name and/or yacht title. Ready for launch in 2003 the recent ...

  4. Fortunate Sun Yacht

    Fortunate Sun is a motor yacht with an overall length of m. The yacht's builder is Oceanfast from Australia, who launched Fortunate Sun in 2003. The superyacht has a beam of m, a draught of m and a volume of . GT.. Fortunate Sun features exterior design by Tim Heywood Design Ltd. and interior design by Tim Heywood Design Ltd.. Up to 10 guests can be accommodated on board the superyacht ...

  5. America's 100 Largest Yachts 2007 #45: Fortunate Sun

    This article originally appeared in the November 2007 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine. #45: FORTUNATE SUN—177'0" Christofer Suffeleers#45: FORTUNATE SUN—177'0" Scandinavian skies were the order of the day aboard this Oceanfast during the summer. She hit Sweden, Denmark, and even Estonia, quite a departure from the traditional Med ports.

  6. FORTUNATE SUN yacht (Oceanfast, 54.01m, 2003)

    FORTUNATE SUN is a 54.01 m Motor Yacht, built in Australia by Oceanfast and delivered in 2003. Her top speed is 17.0 kn, her cruising speed is 12.7 kn, and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 6000.0 nm at 12.0 kn, with power coming from two MTU diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 staterooms, with 13 crew members.

  7. FORTUNATE SUN, Yacht

    The current position of FORTUNATE SUN is at West Mediterranean reported 1 min ago by AIS. The vessel is en route to IT GOA > SEATRAIL, sailing at a speed of 0.1 knots and expected to arrive there on Aug 13, 11:00.The vessel FORTUNATE SUN (IMO 1008243, MMSI 319838000) is a Yacht built in 2003 (21 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Cayman Islands.

  8. FORTUNATE SUN, Yacht, IMO 1008243

    Description. FORTUNATE SUN is a Yacht built in 2003 by OCEANFAST PTY LTD - FREMANTLE WA (USA). YARD NO. 79. Currently sailing under the flag of Cayman Islands. Formerly also known as FORTU, PERFECT PRESCRIPTION, PERFECT PESCRIPTION. It's gross tonnage is 851 tons. Seafarers worked on. No sea service records found.

  9. 54m Heywood-designed yacht Fortunate Sun in Monaco

    The Oceanfast yacht Fortunate Sun is the only yacht whose exteriors and interiors were both designed by Tim Heywood. Read more on SYT. See more. Photo of the Day 54m Heywood-designed yacht Fortunate Sun in Monaco. Written by Jason Spinks. Tue, 24 Dec 2019 | 08:00.

  10. Motor yacht Fortunate Sun

    Fortunate Sun is a 54 m / 177′2″ luxury motor yacht. She was built by Oceanfast in 2003. With a beam of 10.3 m and a draft of 3.3 m, she has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. This adds up to a gross tonnage of 851 tons. She is powered by MTU engines of 2330 hp each giving her a maximum speed of 17 knots and a cruising speed of 13 knots. Fortunate Sun's maximum range is estimated ...

  11. FORTUNATE SUN Yacht for Sale in France

    Click here to discover FORTUNATE SUN yacht for sale in France. This 177' (54m) Motor Yacht boat by OCEANFAST is for sale with Northrop & Johnson.

  12. M/Y Fortunate Sun (54m, 2003) by Oceanfast

    Discover insights about motor yacht Fortunate Sun (54m, 2003) crafted by Oceanfast on Yacht Career Hub. Explore valuable yacht reviews sharing onboard experiences, guiding your informed decisions in the maritime industry and enhancing your yachting career journey.

  13. FORTUNATE SUN

    The vessel FORTUNATE SUN (IMO: 1008243, MMSI: 319838000) is a Yacht that was built in 2003 ( 21 years old ). It's sailing under the flag of [KY] Cayman Is. In this page you can find informations about the vessels current position, last detected port calls, and current voyage information.

  14. 54.0m Fortunate Sun Superyacht

    Fortunate Sun measures 54.00 metres in length, with a max draft of 2.74 metres and a beam of 10.60 metres. She has a gross tonnage of 851 tonnes. Fortunate Sun has a steel hull with an aluminium / GRP superstructure. Her exterior design and interior design is by Tim Heywood Design. Tim Heywood, the multi award-winning yacht designer, has ...

  15. Ship FORTUNATE SUN (Yacht) Registered in Cayman Is

    Vessel FORTUNATE SUN is a Yacht, Registered in Cayman Is. Discover the vessel's particulars, including capacity, machinery, photos and ownership. Get the details of the current Voyage of FORTUNATE SUN including Position, Port Calls, Destination, ETA and Distance travelled - IMO 1008243, MMSI 319838000, Call sign ZCGG9

  16. The 54m Oceanfast superyacht Fortunate Sun at sunset

    Photo of the Day The 54m Oceanfast superyacht Fortunate Sun at sunset

  17. FORTUNATE SUN Yacht • US Owner $25M Superyacht • Oceanfast • 2003

    The interior of the FORTUNATE SUN is just as impressive as her exterior. She can comfortably accommodate 10 guests and a ਚਾਲਕ ਦਲ of 12. The interior is designed with luxury and comfort in mind, featuring high-end finishes, comfortable furnishings, and state-of-the-art entertainment systems. The cabins are spacious and well-appointed ...

  18. FORTUNATE SUN

    The current position of FORTUNATE SUN is in Caribbean Sea with coordinates 18.03967° / -63.09600° as reported on 2024-03-06 08:05 by AIS to our vessel tracker app. The vessel's current speed is 0.2 Knots and is currently inside the port of ST MAARTEN.. The vessel FORTUNATE SUN (IMO: 1008243, MMSI: 319838000) is a Yacht that was built in 2003 ( 21 years old ).

  19. FORTUNATE SUN Yacht • US Owner $25M Superyacht • Oceanfast • 2003

    The owner of the FORTUNATE SUN is US Owner, a prominent figure in the yachting world. While we do not have information on who the captain of the yacht is, we can imagine that they are highly skilled and experienced, ensuring that the yacht and her guests are always safe and well taken care of. In conclusion, the FORTUNATE SUN is a truly ...

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    The LoveBug alongside the Farrell 256, a 200-foot crane barge. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo) The Farrell 256 and a second crane barge, the 250-foot Columbia NY, have worked to free the yacht from ...

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    Ultimate YachtLife Charters is a premier boat rental and yacht charter experience in the Tampa Bay Area. Welcome aboard! We offer many luxury charters, including birthday yacht parties, yacht weddings, as well as accommodations to suit your needs. Equipped to provide the smoothest cruising, undisturbed vacation, and breathtaking sunsets from St ...