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CL Yachts: A Brand is Born

• By Patrick Sciacca
• Updated: September 8, 2020

CL Yachts is slated to debut its new flagship, the CLX96, stateside next spring. I’ve seen preliminary modeling, and the CLX96 is a yacht that is modern in many ways. However, looking back at this builder’s ancestry, it’s also a model that reflects a lifetime of building vessels for the rigors of life on the sea.

CL Yachts is a pleasure-craft brand born out of parent company Cheoy Lee, a shipbuilder with commercial-boat beginnings dating back more than a century near Shanghai. Today, the yard is located in Zhuhai, China, along the Pearl River.

“My great-great-grandfather had joined a British merchant ship as crew for several years, and after his experience, he started his own shipyard, with much of his business being the repair and maintenance of British ships,” says Hans Lo, deputy director of CL Yachts. “From these humble beginnings, we eventually found ourselves in Hong Kong during World War II, while trying to evade the Japanese. We were fortunate during the war, and despite the Japanese army having seized much of our property, we were able to get it back and resume business.

“We’ve always built commercial boats in Asia, mostly for Hong Kong,” he adds. “As the oldest shipbuilders in Hong Kong, our history with our home city is long, and at one point, over 50 percent of ships operating in Hong Kong harbor were built by Cheoy Lee. Nowadays, our commercial boats include tugboats, offshore supply vessels, ferries, crew-transfer vessels, pilot boats, water taxis, etc.”

Building off its commercial business, Cheoy Lee expanded into the yacht market 60-plus years ago. In 1957, the yard built the 52-foot Sparkman & Stephens-penned Bermudan yawl Mah Jong . Three American yachtsmen commissioned the wooden yacht and then sailed it around the world back to the States. National Geographic chronicled the epic passage. ( Mah Jong was refitted between 2014 and 2017 and is currently available for charter in Massachusetts.)

Cheoy Lee’s teak sailing yachts became popular, and eventually, the yard was building them at a rate of one per day. Then, in the 1960s, fiberglass hit stride as a modern construction material, and Cheoy Lee evolved with the times. In fact, the company was researching vacuum-bagging and foam-coring construction techniques as early as the 1970s. A common practice today to improve resin-to-glass ratios, reduce weight and reduce emissions, vacuum bagging was a technique virtually unheard of at the time.

Today, the yard has been building yachts via vacuum infusion for more than 12 years. Lo says that on average, the yard has a sizable team of craftsmen focused on its fiberglass builds.

Cheoy Lee also pushed the boundaries of fiberglass construction in terms of length overall, launching the 130-foot Shango II in 1975, reportedly the world’s largest fiberglass yacht at the time. The yacht, like Mah Jong , is still plying the waters today as Nataly .

Because of its extensive research and innovation with fiberglass, Cheoy Lee was asked to work with Lloyd’s Register to develop its fiberglass workshop inspection and quality-assurance protocol, which is still used today for class certification. Cheoy Lee, and now CL Yachts, has contributed to thousands of builds over the decades. The CLB88 (see “The Next Generation,” this story), the first from-scratch model for CL Yachts scheduled to debut this month in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is actually Hull No. 5,176. The yard’s yachts can be found cruising the waters around six continents.

Not limiting its builds to fiberglass, Cheoy Lee has created transatlantic-capable superyachts like the 151-foot Mazu with a steel hull, composite superstructure and bulbous bow meant for long-range cruising comfort in most sea conditions. The yard also builds in aluminum.

Cheoy Lee and CL Yachts do all their work in-house, from concept to creation. “The yard utilizes three- and five-axis CNC [routers] for everything from hull molding to furniture building, allowing for tight tolerances that would not be possible through traditional boatbuilding methods,” Lo says. “While 3D programs allow us to lay pipework and wiring relays, among other space-planning exercises, we still believe in the full-size mock-up, which we build for every new model. There is no substitute for a full-size mock-up when it comes to giving someone the sensation of space, and that is one of the advantages of our shipyard.”

Building on its legacy of constructing yachts like its commercial ships, CL Yachts is the next evolution for the shipyard. “CL Yachts represents a rededication towards the luxury sector and celebrates a new era for the company, looking towards the future with innovation at its core,” Lo says.

After the launches of the CLB88 and CLX96, Lo says, the company plans to fill out the model line between 50 and 100 feet length overall. Cheoy Lee will remain focused on larger yachts.

If past success is any indicator of future potential, then CL Yachts has the opportunity to continue this shipyard’s long history of innovation and expansion while carving out its own place in yachtbuilding history one design at a time.

Built like Ships

“Building workboats that are meant to operate 24 hours of the day, seven days a week means that there are certain standards we apply to all our vessels—standards that are immediately seen when you enter our engine rooms or inspect our wiring relays,” says Hans Lo, deputy director of CL Yachts. “Things are also noticed immediately underway, with clients often commenting on the strength of our build, of how little creaking and flexing there is in the hull, how the center of gravity always feels low, and overall how the vessel inspires confidence to go farther, explore further. The demands of a working vessel are much greater than that of a pleasure craft, and that experience flows directly into every build that comes out of our shipyard.”

The Next Generation

The CLB88, scheduled to debut this month, is CL Yachts’ first from-scratch model. The designer is Jozeph Forakis, who also penned the in-build CLX96. The new look “creates a comfortable, clean environment using a sophisticated, subtle and spirited combination of modern and traditional materials,” says Hans Lo, deputy director of CL Yachts. “We call her ‘the motoryacht: re-imagined.’” Like the CLX96, the CLB88 has a straight sheerline that descends proportionally as it progresses aft (see: New Yachts column, August), adding a sense of movement in the vessel’s lines. A raked windshield adds to the motoryacht’s relatively sleek profile. The CLB88′s lines are supported by modern construction in fiberglass and carbon fiber. Hull reinforcement comes in the form of a 3,000-gallon integral fuel tank. Floated floors—not tied directly into the yacht’s support structure—should help keep the vessel quiet underway. Power is twin 1,600 hp Caterpillar C32 Acert diesels providing a reported 25-knot top hop. The yacht has a four-stateroom, five-head layout with two crew cabins.

Coming Soon

The CL Yachts CLX96 is a trideck yacht with a rugged explorer attitude. The superstructure has reverse-raked windows on the main and top decks, giving the stout-looking craft a lean-forward, shiplike appearance, seemingly daring the ocean to dance. The profile lowers gently in linear fashion as focus transitions from bow to stern, adding a sense of sleekness while accenting the CLX96′s proud bow.

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Cheoy Lee Shipyards History

Cheoy Lee Shipyards initially specialized in the production of powered cargo vessels designed to outrun the Japanese blockade, diversifying into the production of teak sailing and motoryachts by the 1950s. Many of the Cheoy Lee teak sailboats built during this period are still on the water today, a clear demonstration of the exceptionally high quality of Cheoy Lee construction. Cheoy Lee’s production turned primarily to pleasure craft over the next decade; by the mid 1960’s, pleasure craft had become 90% of the shipbuilder’s business. In the Meantime, their commercial business began to steadily grow again.

The shipyard began experimenting with fiberglass as far back as the 1950’s, becoming one of the first shipyards to use fiberglass construction in their vessels. As new technologies such as resin infusion proved suitable for yacht construction and composite materials continued to evolve, Cheoy Lee continued its pattern of innovation, becoming one of the pioneers of GRP/foam sandwich technology in the marine field. Today, Cheoy Lee builds primarily in the three common boatbuilding materials of fiberglass, aluminum, and steel, combining them in various combinations, such as the popular pairing of a steel hull with a GRP superstructure to reduce top weight and maintenance requirements of the superstructure, while maintaining the ruggedness of a steel hull.

During 140 years of family ownership, Cheoy Lee has made everything from ferries to tugboats to large motoryachts. Cheoy Lee’s long sighted strategies and abilities will allow the shipyard to stay in the forefront of the industry for many years to come. The continuity of four generations of family ownership ensures that Cheoy Lee’s wealth of experience, garnered over its long history, is retained and built upon through future generations.

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Cheoy Lee's main production facility at the Hin Lee (Zhuhai) Shipyard in Zhuhai, Doumen. Its strategic location on the Pearl River offers convenient access from Hong Kong, facilitating smooth operations and logistics.  The vast 12-hectare facility is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and dedicated fabrication halls for steel, aluminum, and fiberglass molding. The undercover halls for all specific trades ensures high-quality finishes of our vessels.  Moreover, the facility's accommodation for up to 1,000 employees in onsite dormitories reflects Cheoy Lee's commitment to providing a conducive work environment. The provision of recreational facilities such as basketball courts, table tennis, and even tug of war not only promotes employee well-being but also fosters a sense of community among the workforce.  In terms of production capabilities, the facility boasts advanced machinery including Prop Scan equipment, 5-axis CNC cutters, milling, rolling, and bending machines, as well as CNC water bath plasma cutters and laser cutters. These cutting-edge technologies enable Cheoy Lee to manufacture vessels of up to 70 meters (230 feet) in length, showcasing their prowess in shipbuilding.  Overall, Cheoy Lee's Hin Lee Shipyard stands as a testament to the company's dedication to innovation, efficiency, and employee welfare in the pursuit of excellence in the maritime industry.

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RAmparts 2100-CL

The RAmparts 2100-CL was lead by a two vessel order for New Zealand delivered in 2022 after two RAmparts 2500-CL delivered in 2015. While shorter overall length was advantageous for safe manning regulations, this compact and versatile new RAmparts 2100-CL model packs with impressive power, and is designed for operation by 2 crew. Construction is to Lloyds Register, with the notation +100A1 Tug, +LMC, UMS, *IWS, Unlimited Service, with Fi-Fi options available. With standard propulsion, Cheoy Lee offers bollard pulls of 50 tonnes, and maximum speed of 12 knots.

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40m Catamaran

An exciting new design from the drawing board of highly acclaimed multihull designers Incat Crowther, the carbon/composite structure and latest evolution hull form yield exceptional fuel efficiency. The design is engineered to be hybrid ready to further enhance fuel economy while carrying up to 450 passengers on two decks.

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17m Self-righting Pilot Boat

A new, resin infused, high performance self-righting composite pilot boat, representing Cheoy Lee’s first collaboration with Camarc Design in the UK. Utilising Camarc’s refined double chine hull, supported by extensive tank testing, the design promises outstanding performance, efficiency and comfort in adverse weather conditions.

RAstar 2800-CL

A new addition to the Cheoy Lee tug line up, this is a beamy 28m escort tug, offers a compact, cost effective but highly capable solution. Accommodating 10 crew in MLC2006 compliant accommodation, the RAstar 2800-CL can be equipped with a range of propulsion and deck machinery configurations.

16M Line Boat

Designed specifically for a coal mining port in in Queensland, Australia, this heavily build vessel is the smallest Robert Allan designed vessel in our range. Powered by a single diesel and fixed pitch propeller in a steerable nozzle, manoeuvrability and bollard pull is impressive.

36m Crew Boat

The 36m Crew Boat was designed by the American wing of Incat Crowther, who established their name with multi-hull designs, but have since amassed significant experience in the design of offshore monohulls. ABS classed 36m vessel is powered by triple diesel engines. 50 tonnes of cargo can be carried on a 94m2 timber clad deck, and 70 personnel plus ten crew can be accommodatded.

40m Crew Boat

A development of our Incat Crowther 36m Crew Boat design, the 40m offers increased accommodation space for 80 service personnel and increased cargo carrying capacity. Conventional fixed pitch propeller drives offer speeds up to around 30 knots.

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Developed using our successful 16.5m Composite ferry hull, this tourism boat for Macau was given a makeover by Australian industrial designer David Bentley. Twin Volvo IPS drives ensure quiet and efficient propulsion, pleasing both the tourists and operator alike.

27m Crew Transfer Vessel

The first product of Cheoy Lee's collaboration with UK design firm BMT, the pairing has now produced eight CTV designs for European and Asian markets. The 27m is powered by quad Volvo IPS drives, giving good operational efficiency and impressive bollard push capabilities, and important attribute when pressing up against offshore windfarm installations in unfriendly sea conditions to facilitate safe crew transfer.

23m Crew Transfer Vessel

Twin Servogear controllable pitch propellers propel these aluminium CTVs to over 25 knots. The fine bows, deep hulls and accommodation situated well aft ensure comfort for the 24 offshore service personnel. The 45m2 cargo deck forward allows 12.5 tonnes of containerised cargo to be transported.

15m GRP Pilot Launch

Constructed with a robust foam cored, resin infused GRP hull, performance and ride comfort from this hull form is good. Powered by twin diesels, driving two outward turning propellers, the vessels are able reach a top speed of over 25 knots. The main deck has been fitted out to provide seating for eight pilots, as well as the captain and one crew member. Below decks there is a head and a gallery.

Z-Tech 5000

Incorporating the best handling and operational characteristics of Z-drive tractor tugs and Azimuth Stern-Drive (ASD) tugs, Z-Tech tugs are extremely capable. More than 80 Z-Tech tugs in a range of size and bollard pull configurations are now in service, with more than half of this global fleet being constructed by Cheoy Lee.

Z-Tech 6000

A versatile tug typically driven by a pair of Caterpillar 3516 diesel engines, coupled to two Schottel Rudderpropellers. All Cheoy Lee Z-Techs are built to Lloyd's Register class with the notation +100A1 Tug, +LMC, UMS.

Z-Tech 7000

Z-Tech 7000 ASD is a powerful tug fitted with two engines and azimuthing thrusters to provide a bollard pull of around 70 tonnnes. All the Cheoy Lee Z-Techs are built to Lloyds Register class with the notation +100A1 Tug, +LMS, UMS.

RAstar 3200-CL

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RAmparts 2500-CL

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RAmparts 3000-CL

The RAmparts 3000-CL can accommodate eight crew. Deck machinery can be selected to meet operators needs. Construction is to Lloyds Register classification, with the notation + 100A1 Tug, +LMC. Propulsion is by twin Caterpillar or Niigata engines driving Rolls Royce, Schottel or Niigata Z-drive propulsion units.

RAmparts 3200-CL

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Cheoy Lee launches first yacht in new 32m Global 104 series

Cheoy Lee Shipyards has launched its first Global 104 Pilothouse superyacht. At 31.95 metres, she will be the new flagship in Cheoy Lee's Global line, followed by the Global 100 .

The brief from the owner, who had a previous Cheoy Lee built yacht, was for a highly efficient yet liveable tri-deck motor yacht. The Global 104 Pilothouse is a collaboration between naval architect Jon Overing , Cheoy Lee and interior designer Sylvia Bolton .

The semi-custom fiberglass yacht was built at the yard in China, and Cheoy Lee stated that it “focused on performance, reliability and comfortable long range cruising as the design parameters”.

Making the most of her 6.7 metre beam, the Global 104 has spacious walk-around side decks all the way forward.

The Global 104 hosts the owner and guests in a five-stateroom layout. A full-width master stateroom on the main deck offers expansive views from large windows.

Four guest staterooms, each with en suite bathrooms, are set on the lower deck, along with accommodation for five crewmembers in three cabins.

The layout manages to fit a large country kitchen on the main deck. The unique oversized galley has 5.5 metres of countertop workspace as well as a dinette that provides seating for eight for informal meals and morning coffee.

Another more formal dining room, with seating for 10, can be found on the main deck forward of the main saloon.

The yard is ready to build the second hull in the Global 104 series for a new owner. Cheoy Lee also has several projects under development.

The 45 metre Explorer 150 is a progression from the successful yachts Marco Polo (now Dorothea III ) and Mazu (now Qing ) — the explorer yacht where East meets West .

The Chinese yard is also working on the sleek 34 metre One-Eleven, which is based on the Alpha series . Both projects have also been designed by Overing Yacht Designs.

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E | 84' 2006 Cheoy Lee

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Available for Sale E 84' 2006 Cheoy Lee  

The Cheoy Lee 84 Bravo Series, "E", is a stunning yacht currently with only her second owner. Powered by economical CAT C-30 engines and equipped with stabilizers and bow thrusters, she offers effortless and stress-free cruising. "E" also boasts updated audio/visual systems throughout.

With a 4-stateroom layout plus crew quarters, "E" provides ample and comfortable accommodations for extended cruising. The interior is tastefully spacious, highlighted by a breathtaking custom millwork package.

Constructed with sleek modern lines on a proven Tom Fexas hull design, the Cheoy Lee 84 Bravo Series ensures a smooth and stylish ride wherever she goes.

Key Features:

Twin Caterpillar C-30 Engines

Exceptionally low hours

1000hr service completed

Bow thruster

Fin stabilizers

Water maker

Enclosed Air Conditioned bridge

Internet based TV system

Exceptionally maintained

Recent Work / Upgrades:

New teak on aft deck and stairs (2019)

All new electronics (2019)

Interior overhead and softgoods replaced throughout (2020)

New carpeting throughout (2020)

All new exterior soft goods and cushions (2020)

Complete A/C and air handlers replaced, including digital controls (2021)

All fresh water pipes replaced (2022)

New washer/dryer (2023)

All new headliners throughout

2x New Headhunter variable speed 110v water system pumps (One on line, one backup)

24v system pump

Contact us today to schedule a preview aboard the Cheoy Lee 84 Bravo, “E”!

Specifications

Vessel Walkthrough:

The 84’ Cheoy Lee Bravo is a luxurious motor yacht that stands out for its elegant design, quality craftsmanship, and impressive performance.

The aft deck provides a welcoming and spacious outdoor area ideal for alfresco dining or relaxation. It is equipped with a large granite dining table that comfortably seats eight, surrounded by built-in seating. Access to the swim platform is easy via port and starboard staircases.

Wide side decks with high bulwarks and stainless-steel railings ensure safe passage around the yacht, leading to the bow. The bow area features additional sunpads for lounging and enjoying panoramic views.

Large sliding glass doors provide a seamless transition from the aft deck into the main salon, enhancing the sense of openness and connectivity with the outdoors. Upon entering the salon, you'll find an expansive lounge area with plush sofas, elegant chairs, and a coffee table, providing a comfortable environment for relaxation and socializing. Large windows offer abundant natural light and stunning views, contributing to an airy and inviting ambiance.

Forward of the salon is the formal dining area, featuring a round table that seats six guests, perfect for elegant dinners. Starboard of the dining area is a bar with refrigerator/ice maker combo unit, liquor storage and wine cooler

The galley is situated to port and is fully equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, including a full-size refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, convection oven, microwave, and ample granite countertops. The layout ensures efficient meal preparation and allows for easy service to the dining area. Forward from the galley is an additional table with sealing, along with a drawer fridge/freezer.

Below deck, amidship, master stateroom is a full-beam suite, offering substantial space and luxury. It features a king-size berth, a sofa lounge, and expansive storage, including a walk-in closet. The master suite boasts his-and-hers sinks, connected by a shared large jacuzzi/shower. Located forward, the VIP stateroom features a queen-size berth and an ensuite bathroom with a separate shower, providing guests with a high level of comfort and privacy. Two guest staterooms with twin berths are located amidships. Each stateroom has an ensuite bathroom, ensuring all guests enjoy private and comfortable accommodations.

Accessible via the transom, the aft crew quarters are designed for a two-person crew, featuring private bunks, a bathroom, and a small kitchenette. This arrangement ensures the crew's comfort and privacy while maintaining efficient operation of the yacht.

The flybridge is a highlight of the 84’ Cheoy Lee Bravo, providing an expansive space for entertainment and relaxation. It is equipped with ample seating, sunpads, a wet bar, barbecue, and a cocktail table. The upper helm station, located in the enclosed air conditioned bridge, offers excellent visibility and a comprehensive set of navigational equipment.

Unusually spacious for a yacht of this size, the fully equipped engine room features standing headroom, making maintenance and inspections straightforward and comfortable. “E” is powered by twin Caterpillar C-30 engines, offering robust and reliable performance. She cruises comfortably at around 22 knots with a top speed exceeding 27 knots, thanks to her efficient hull design by Tom Fexas.

The 84’ Cheoy Lee Bravo delivers a compelling mix of luxury, performance, and functionality. Whether hosting an elegant dinner party, embarking on a long-range cruise, or enjoying a day out on the water, this yacht provides an unparalleled yachting experience. Its thoughtful design, superior accommodations, and advanced features make it a standout choice in its class.

Vessel Overview:

•Rich Mahogany Paneling

•Comfortable L shaped Sofa and cocktail table

•Custom Mahogany round dining table with six chairs

•Bar with U-LINE model 75 refrigerator/icemaker combo unit and liquor storage and wine cooler

•Circular staircase up to flybridge and down to staterooms

•Telephone jack

•Smoke detector

•Full height entertainment cabinet

•Halogen ceiling lights with control/dimmer switches

•Valance lights and floor lighting with control switches

•Emergency lighting

•Fixed adhesion style, tinted, tempered windows

•110vAC duplex outlets (5) in salon, one GFI type in head Stainless steel framed, tempered glass sliding door aft deck

•LG 42" Flat screen TV

•Marantz Dual Zone DTS Surround Receiver

•JVC Progressive Scan DVD Player/4 Head HiFi VCR Marantz Five CD Changer

•DirecTV DSS Satellite Receiver (For Music Choice)

•Panamax Surge Suppressor

•5 Speakercraft 5" Premium CRS Round 2-way Flush Mount Speaker

•Speakercraft 8" Powered Subwoofer

•Infrared Repeating Kit to control hidden equipment

•Wolf stainless steel range top

•Wolf stainless steel oven unit

•GE Profile stainless steel microwave oven with ventilation hood

•Subzero 36" stainless steel side-by-side refrigerator/freezer with ice dispenser

•Bosch stainless steel dishwasher

•Frankie stainless steel double sink

•KitchenAid garbage disposal

•Amtico flooring

•Insta-Hot dispenser

•Faucet with removable sprayer handle

•Cabinets - upper and lower

•Granite countertops

•Halogen overhead lights

•Under cabinet lights

•110v AC outlets (4), GFI type

•LG 15" HD ready LCDTV under cabinet mounting bracket

•Panamax surge suppressor

•110v AC duplex outlets (2)

•Weathertight fiberglass pantograph door to port side deck

•Red night lights (2) and switch

•Day head with HeadHunter

•Vacu Flush head (fresh water flush)

•Custom Designer faucets and bath accessories

•Marble floor

•Granite countertop with sink

•Exhaust blower in head

•Sliding pocket door

Master Stateroom:

•King berth, with storage drawers below

•Stainless steel framed opening ports with screens and hold open arms over the berth soffit with indirect lighting on dimmer control

•Two wood night stand with drawer and cabinet space

•Small safe

•Emergency escape through watertight door, from head to engine room spaces

•Walk-in closet, cedar lined on back wall

•Upholstered settee vanity unit with mirror

•Handcrafted mattress

•Storage cabinets

•Halogen ceiling lights with control / dimmer switch

•Valance lights and floor lights with control switches

•Two reading lights

•Full length mirror on closet door

•LG 26" HD Ready LCD TV

•Marantz DTS surround receiver

•Martanz five disc progressive scan DVD / CD player

•JVC 4 head HiFi stero super VHS/VCR

•Panamax surge suppress

•5 Speaker Craft 5" premium CRS Round 2-way flush mount speakers

•Speaker Craft 8" powered subwoofer

•Plasma proof infrared repeating kit to control hidden equipment

•110v AC duplex outlets (3) in stateroom

Master Head:

•HeadHunter Vacu flush head (fresh water flush)

•Separate toilet enclosure

•Jacuzzi style tub with shower

•Stall shower with frameless glass enclosure including hinged door

•Faucets and bath accessories

•Granite vanity countertop with his and her sinks

•Exhaust blower

•Two outlets GFI type

Forward VIP:

•Queen berth with storage drawers underneath

•Two wood night stands with drawer and cabinet storage

•Vanity unit with mirror

•Halogen ceiling lights with control switch

•Valance and floor lights with control switch

•Wardrobe cedar lined back wall with full length mirror on door

•Summitt full size washer / dryer

•Stainless steel framed ventilation / escape hatch with shade

•LG 23" HD ready LCD TV

•LG AM/FM/CD/DVD Combo

•Panamx Surge suppressor

•2 Speaker Craft 5" premium CRS round 2-way flush mount speaker

•110v AC duplex outlet (1) in stateroom

Forward VIP Head:

•HeadHunter Vaccu flush head (fresh water flush)

•Stall shower

•110v AC duplex outlet (1) GFI type in head

•SHOJI screens

Guest Stateroom:

•Full size berth with storage underneath

•Two wood nightstands with drawer and cabinet storage

•Wardrobe, cedar lined on wall surface with full length mirror on door

•Halogen ceiling lights with dimmer switch

•Stainless steel framed opening port with screen

•LG AM/FM/CD/DVD combo

•2 Speaker Craft 5" premium CRS round

•2-Way Flush mount speaker

•110v AC duplex outlets (2) in stateroom

Guest Head:

•Stainless steel framed opening port with screen and hold open arm

•Faucet and bath accessories

•HeadHunter Vaccu-flush head (fresh water flush)

•110v AC duplex outlets, one GFI type in head

Port Guest Stateroom:

•Twin size berths with storage drawers underneath and Pullman berth

•Wardrobe, cedar lined on back wall with full length mirror on door

Starboard Guest Stateroom:

•LG 15" HD ready LCD TV

•HeadHunter Vacu Flush head 9fresh water flush)

Crew Cabin:

•Upper and lower berths

•Wardrobe cedar lined on back wall

•Desk with two shelves above

•Refrigerator / Freezer

•110v AC duplex outlet, one GFI type in head

•Galley Maid electric head (fresh water flush)

•Corian countertop with sink

Enclosed Bridge/Skylounge:

•Mather single lever electronic engine controls

•Teleflex / Hynautic hydraulic power steering

•Engine instrumentation and alarms

•Large electronics console wrapped in Magilite and faced in Sapeller Pompelle

•Stainless steel steering wheel

•Helm seat for two, wood bench seat with storage in arm rests

•Portside Crown hair

•ACR 100 quartz halogen search light, remote dual station control

•Twin trumpet air horn

•Remote control for anchor windlass

•Windshield wipers with fresh water wash system

•Mahogany wet bar w/42" LG Pop up TV

•L shaped sofa with mahogany coffee table with Sapelle Pompelle inlay

•2 Poly-Planar high-powered 6" Weatherized flush-mount marine speakers

•Flybridge monitor audio

•Override through water pad

•Programmable logic control panel (see Electrical Systems)

•Smart Pad in wall

•Source Select/Function

•Control keypad

Upper Aft Deck:

•L shaped aft looking settee with Sunbrella cushions and storage below

•Scuppers and drainage system for water to lower deck

•Lighting arrester system

•Hatch and molded steps to aft deck, with stainless steel rails and gage

•Painted fiberglass locker with Avonite bar top

•Sink with cold water wash down

•Refrigerator/ freezer unit

•Double Jennaire electric barbecue grill

•100vAC outlets (3), GFI type

•Nautical structures hydraulic davit 1,700 lb. capacity, with power rotation

•16' Inflatable 250 HP tender with Yamaha outboard engine

•Flush mounted lighting

•8 Man life raft

•Molded fiberglass steps to flybridge

•Port and Starboard wing control stations for gear, throttle, and thrusters

•Trash compactor

•Fiberglass U-Shaped seat with cushions

•Painted fiberglass pedestal mounted table

•Forward facing sestet with Sunbrella cushions and storage below

•Teak folding chairs (3)

•Painted fiberglass stwet bar with Avnoite countertop and fridge combo

•Stairs to swim platform

•8 step Tracy folding stairs with port and starboard mounting brackets

•Flat Mounting Bracket

•Component Video Feed from Main Salon

•2 Poly-Planar High-powered 6" weatherized flush mount marine speaker

•Speakercraft weatherproof volume control

•All hardware chrome on brass, 316 stainless steel or anodized/painted aluminum

•Two vertical anchor windlass, MAXWELL VWC 4000 3/8" chain cathead and rope capstan, deck pipe and chain stopper. Local controls with remote at helm station

•176 lb BRUCE anchor stowed on roller assembly on bow

•250 ft of 3/8" high test galvanized chain

•Walkway lighting on side deck overhangs

•Step lights for molded stairs

•Fresh water anchor wash down

•Stainless steel bollards (8)

•Stainless steel fairleads

•Stainless steel rails (1.25") with mid rail forward

•Stainless steel burgee flag staff on bow rail

•Navigation lights

•Flag staff

•Boarding gates port and starboard

•Step plates located at deck entrances

•Scuppers draining to boot top

•Painted aluminum foredeck hatch for chain locker access

•Aft Bollards reinforced for towing

Engine Room:

•Twin Caterpillar C-30 (1,550 HP each) diesel engines with 789 Hours, fresh water cooled, electronic injection/governor, Twin Disc reduction gearboxes with trolling valves, 24vDC starting.

•Dual Hydraulic PTO pumps off PTO on Genset, bow thrusters

•American 24P stern thruster

•Local mounted start/stop instrument panels for main engines and generators

•Underwater exhausts, with bypass and fiberglass mufflers

•Twin Northern Lights generators, 33 kW with hydrolastic mounts (both with sound enclosure)12vDC starting. Port Generator hours 1,185, Starboard Generator hours 1,774.

•220vAC reverse cycle chilled water air conditioning (except engine room)

•Centek combo generator mufflers, air/water separator type, with hull side exhaust

•Engineered engine room ventilating system, with intake blowers taking air in via air/water separator filters on hull side.

•Fire protection consisting of manually and automatically actuated CO2 fire extinguisher system. Upon system actuation audio/visual alarms sound, blowers are shut down and hull side ventilation dampers are closed.

•Naiad Datum 3 option stabilizer system with 12 sq. ft. fins and Datum station controls.

•Hydraulic power from twin hydraulic pumps run off main engine gear boxes

•Power hydraulic steering system, including valves for optional autopilot installation

•Engine driven emergency bilge pumping system for engine room bilges

•Lube oil change system with pump, manifold and hoses to all engines and gearboxes

•Racor fuel filters with vacuum gages for the main engines, manifold to allow filter change underway

•Racor filters with vacuum gages for generators

•Two 30 gallon water heaters, dual element, quick recovery type

•Headhunter AC and DC water pump and accumulator tank for fresh water pressure system

•Cartridge style whole system water filter unit

•Sink with fresh water hose bib

•Automatic sump pumps

•Automatic bilge pumps, for each separate compartment in the vessel

•Fuel management system, consisting of fuel shut-off valves, fuel transfer pump with meter system and selector manifold

•Hart Tank Tender gauges for fuel, fresh water, black water and grey water tanks, pneumatic pump type

•Black water tank level indicator and high level alarm

•Black water holding tank with Y-valve selector to allow direct discharge overboard or into holding tank. Macerator pump for pump out of holding tank direct over board, or to vented deck fitting for shore side disposal.

•Groco bronze raw water strainers, all engines and sea water pump intakes

•Seacocks on all through hull fittings below the waterline

•Fiberglass battery boxes

•Battery condition indicator

•Engineered sound vibration and noise attenuation system for engine room spaces consisting of lead tile sound barriers and mylar faced synthetic lead-foam insulation covered with white painted aluminum perforated sheeting.

•Custom sound mounts for main engines, generators, engine room stanchions, head pumps/motors, air conditioning compressors and sea water cooling pumps

•Drip trays under engines

•Spurs (rope cutters)

•Seashaft 22 or equal propeller shafts

•Stainless steel rudder blades

•Nibral propeller shaft struts

•Nibral propellers, 5 blade, class S, dynamically balanced

•Duramax cutlass rubber stern and rudder bearings

•PYI packless shaft seals

•110vAC explosion proof fluorescent lights

•Automatic 24vDC explosion proof fluorescent lights (4)

•Smoke detectors

•110vAC outlets (2), GFI type

•Watertight entrance door from aft swim step to crew area

•Watertight emergency escape hatch from engine room to master stateroom

•R.O. of South Florida 1400 qpd and 800 qpd back-up watermakers with digital stop and start in galley

•Zero spot water filtration

•Fishing rod rack (2) on Engine room overhead

•Workbench with vise

•Quick connect fitting on transom with ball valve to fuel transfer pump for diesel refueling of tender

Electrical Equipment:

•220/110vAC, 60 cycle and 24/12vDC electrical panels, main panels in engine room and sub-panels throughout vessel

•ACR 100 searchlight with station remote control

•Halogen overhead light fixtures

•Valance lights and floor rope lighting to be 24vDC

•Automatic wardrode lights

•Emergency lights, 24vDC, automatic at loss of AC power, to incorporate floor and stairway lights and selected overhead lighting. Removable emergency flashlights in each stateroom

•24vAC reading lights

•Two 24vDC 210 amp-hour battery banks for engine starting and ship service

•Battery parallel system at both helm stations

•24vDC, 50 amp OutBack Inverter/Charger

•Two 12vDC 175 amp-hour battery banks for generator starting

•12vDC 20 amp battery charger

•50 amp Vanner 12vDC equalizer with 12vDC 120 amp-hour battery and 12 spare 24/12vDC circuit breakers in subpanel for electronics use

•Glendinning Cablemaster shore power cable retrieval system, for 230vAC 100 amp service, with 100 ft. cable

•Shore telephone inlet, with 100 ft. cable

•Copper bonding system, connecting all through hull fittings and major metal components to exterior hull zinc anodes

•Isolation transformer (25 kVA), for shore power system

•Dynaplate grounding plate and strap to pilothouse and flybridge ground terminal boards

•Voltmeters and ammeters for supply circuits

•Generating set/shore power selector switches and shore power polarity indicator

•LCD touch screen control/alarm monitoring system with audible and visual signals displayed on

•Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) located in pilothouse for generator low oil pressure, generator high temperature, high bilge level, and smoke detectors (engine room, staterooms, galley, salon).

•Security alarm sensors on all doors and hatches. Navigation light control and monitoring.

•4 Deep Sea under water lights with 1 Seacam underwater camera

Electronics:

•VHF Standard Horizon Quantam VHF (enclosed flybridge)

•Newmar Waterproof Marine Hailer Horn, 40 watt max (Forward Top)

•VHF Standard Horizon Matrix VHF (Galley)

•Panasonic KX-T7730 LCD Speakerphone (Master Stateroom, Enclosed Flybridge, Salon, VIP, Port, starboard and Crew)

•Panasonic 2.4GHz Cordless Telephone with Cradle (Galley)

•Navnet radar/plotter/sounder system

•Furuno 1954CBB New Model NavNet Black Box Radar/Chart Plotter w/6' 12kW (Enclosed Flybridge)

•Transmitter, NT w/chart/radar overlay 72NM Black Box Processor with Helm Station Control Console

•6 foot Open Array Antenna, 12kW Transmitter

•15" Color LCD Daylight Flush-Mount Monitor, Infinity (Enclosed Flybridge)

•Furuno 1934CBB New Model NavNet Black Box Radar/Chart Plotter with 3.5' Array, NT (Enclosed Flybridge)

•3x Nauticomp 15" Color LCD Daylight Flush-Mount Monitor (Enclosed Flybridge)

•Autopilot Simrad AP25 consisting of Waterproof control (Enclosed Flybridge)

•Instrumentation - Remote Display - Furuno RD30 Remote (Enclosed Flybridge)

•Satellite TV System - p/n 120653-4-SeaTel 2498S Maritime Satellite TV Antenna System

•CCTV camera system - fed to all TVs

•Channel Vision Four Camera Selector (Enclosed Flybridge)

•Infra-red Waterproof Deck Mount Ocean System Camera (Forward Hardtop)

•Fixed Color Dome Camera 12VAC, 2.9mm Lens (Engine Room)

•Furuno NX500 Navtex Receiver and Printer(IMO) (Pilothouse)

•Globalstar Satellite Phone Hand-Held

•Nobeltec Software - Visual Navigation Suite 7.0 Florida, Bahamas, & Puerto Rico Chart Kits

•Sona system - Interphase Color Twin scope, Wide Color Dual Axis 90 Degree Scanning Sonar -1 thru-hull

•Transducer 90 deg (Helm)

Swim Platform:

•Teak decking

•Stainless steel swim ladder

•Stainless steel U-shaped rails

•Fresh water shower, hot and cold

•Salt water wash down bib

•Watertight door to crew quarters

•Locker for shore services, shore power, TV and telephone inlets

•Hinged cleats port and starboard (not for towing)

•Step lights from sport deck to aft deck

•Exterior storage locker with water tight door

•12 VDC outlet for electric fishing reel or crab pot puller

Standard Equipment:

•Hull, deck and superstructure of Divinycell or equivalent cored fiberglass

•Extensive use of bi-axial and multiaxial E-glass reinforcement

•Integral fiberglass fuel, fresh water and holding tanks, with baffles and cleaning manholes

•Fiberglass rub rail with stainless steel capping

•Tinted (except pilothouse), tempered glass windows, utilizing high strength, adhesion style window system

•Awlcraft 2000 exterior finish (Off White with Black trim)

•Awlgrip non-skid exterior decks

•Vinylester laminate and epoxy barrier on hull bottom with 5 year anti-osmosis warranty

•Two coats of antifoul bottom paint

•Speakercraft 50 Watt Power Amplifier (Flybridge)

•AVA Compression Fit Interconnect Package

•Miscellaneous Parts, Connectors, Supplies

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Here's what to know about Mike Lynch, the tech tycoon missing in the Sicily yacht disaster

By Aimee Picchi

Edited By Anne Marie Lee

Updated on: August 21, 2024 / 12:05 PM EDT / CBS News

Mike Lynch, once hailed as "Britain's Bill Gates," is now among the six people missing after his luxury yacht sank in a violent storm off the coast of Sicily. At the time of the disaster, Lynch had been trying to shake more than a decade of legal entanglements that ended in June when he was cleared of fraud and conspiracy charges . 

On Wednesday, two bodies had been brought to shore in Porticello, near Palermo, and two more were in the process of being brought ashore. Britain's Telegraph newspaper reported that the bodies of Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter were among the remains recovered Wednesday, but the civil protection chief would not confirm that report to CBS News. 

Lynch, 59, rose to prominence in the late 1990s with the development of his software company, Autonomy, which helped businesses quickly find information buried in email and other digital documents. In 2011, Lynch sold the business to Hewlett-Packard for $11 billion, giving him a $800 million payday and cementing him as one of the U.K.'s richest people. 

But the acquisition was later called one of the "most notorious failed mergers and acquisitions" after HP discovered alleged accounting issues, leading to Lynch's firing by HP's then-CEO, Meg Whitman. HP claimed that Autonomy had used accounting improprieties to bolster its underlying financials ahead of the acquisition, charges that Lynch steadfastly denied. 

The case stretched into a 12-year legal fight that ended in June 2024 when a federal court jury in San Francisco delivered not-guilty verdicts.

"I am looking forward to returning to the U.K. and getting back to what I love most — my family and innovating in my field," Lynch said in a statement after the verdict.

Here's what to know about Lynch. 

What company did Mike Lynch start?

Lynch, who earned a PhD in mathematical computing from the U.K.'s Cambridge University, first cofounded a company called Cambridge Neurodynamics, based on the cofounders' work with pattern recognition. The firm used the tech to match fingerprints and car license plates, according to a 1997 article in The Guardian.

From there, Lynch cofounded Autonomy in 1996, which relied on a statistical model called Bayesian inference, named after a theorem developed by the 18th century statistician Thomas Bayes. (Lynch's luxury yacht was christened the "Bayesian.")

The company tapped into the growing need of businesses to sort through and find information within the vast reams of data created by the increasing use of computers and digital documents.

Autonomy's steady growth during its first decade resulted in Lynch being awarded one of the U.K's highest honors, the Office of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in 2006.

Lynch told The Guardian in 1997 that people didn't quite believe that a growing tech business could emerge from the U.K. 

"I have actually heard the comment, 'England, software? I thought you made bone china,'" he told the newspaper. 

What happened after Autonomy's acquisition by HP?

At first, HP celebrated the purchase as a huge coup that would propel the Palo Alto, California, company down a promising new path, but then quickly came to regret it under then-CEO Meg Whitman.

HP claimed it found accounting irregularities, and the company ended up recognizing $8.8 billion in losses in the Autonomy deal. Whitman eventually fired Lynch in 2012, while also laying off thousands of workers as HP's fortunes sagged. 

Throughout the past 12 years, Lynch rejected the allegations. He told the Wall Street Journal in 2012 that he was "ambushed" by the claims, which he described as "completely and utterly wrong."

What happened with Mike Lynch's legal case?

Lynch maintained his innocence while testifying earlier this year before a jury during a 2 1/2 month trial in San Francisco. U.S. Justice Department prosecutors called more than 30 witnesses in an attempt to prove allegations that Lynch engaged in accounting duplicity that bilked billions of dollars from HP.

The jury, as noted above, delivered not-guilty verdicts in June, vindicating Lynch, who pledged to return to the U.K. and to find new ways to innovate. 

Who is Mike Lynch's wife? 

Mike Lynch is married to Angela Bacares, who is one of the people rescued from the Mediterranean after the yacht sank. Lynch and Barares have two daughters. One of them, Hannah, 18, is among the missing, according to the BBC. 

Bacares, 57, owns shares in Darktrace, a British cybersecurity company she and Lynch co-founded, the Sun noted . She sat in the front row of the courtroom during her husband's trial, but generally has preferred to stay out of the public eye, the Times of London reported in July.

"We made the decision that Angela would not be involved in the case. She stayed completely separate. Her focus was the family and children," Lynch told the Times last month.

— With reporting by the Associated Press.

Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets including USA Today and Consumer Reports.

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