The second generation 28 metre (92 ft) motor yacht MISS LISA from Citadel Yachts is one of the finalists for the 2010 ISS International Design Awards in the Best Power category for yachts from 24 to 40 metres. She has a robust steel hull construction, refined exterior styling and a luxurious interior by Joseph Artese. Miss Lisa expedition yacht not only showcases Citadel’s impressive craftsmanship inside and out, but she offers her owners a confident long-range expedition cruiser with fine appointments throughout a spacious layout.
Miss Lisa MotorYacht - Photo credit to Neil Rabinowitz
“We wanted the feel of a large yacht in a hull less than 100 feet,” said her owner, also explaining that comfort, safety, quiet operation and stability were critical to their travel plans. These considerations led the experienced cruisers to Citadel Yachts, one of the rare American builders specializing in steel-hull displacement construction. After inspecting the yard’s previous 92-foot expedition cruiser, the contract was signed for MY Miss Lisa…with a few modifications.
Expedition Yacht Miss Lisa Aft View - Photo credit to Neil Rabinowitz
The most notable difference is the conventionally angled pilothouse windshield, an alteration to the aluminum superstructure for a more elongated appearance compared to the first 92’s reverse windshield treatment. “An abundance of radius curvatures were also incorporated throughout Miss Lisa’s exterior for enhanced styling without losing sight of her expeditionary roots,” said Greg Ward, Citadel owner. All steel-and-aluminum exterior surfaces were painstakingly primed, faired and top coated utilizing an Awlgrip system. Her striking Flag Blue hull and Matterhorn White topsides complement her lines that aside from beauty were built to endure seas.
Citadel Yachts Miss Lisa - Photo credit to Neil Rabinowitz
“Our steel hull design features a high bow with aggressive compound curvature and refined cutwater for fuel efficiency,” says Ward. A massive one-inch thick, 12-inch by 12-inch box beam keel and four solid two-inch steel skegs positioned under the props and stabilizers provide unparalled protection in the unfortunate event of a grounding. The pilothouse, fly bridge and mast are constructed of aluminum to lower the center of gravity for improved sea keeping.
Citadel Expedition Yacht Miss Lisa detail - Photo credit to Neil Rabinowitz
Massive 10-inch teak caprails were installed on all bulwarks with teak decking on all levels except the flybridge. Two highly-polished, custom stainless steel anchor winches, complete with polished stainless anchor troughs and gold plated control levers, adorn the foredeck of the expedition yacht Miss Lisa. Stainless steel handrails and safety rails accent this area with a large Portuguese bulwark for added protection to the pilothouse.
Citadel Yachts Miss Lisa Exterior - Photo credit to Neil Rabinowitz
Expedition Yacht Miss Lisa’s expansive 25-foot beam allowed the creation of vast interior spaces, yet still enabled a full walk-around on the main deck and the advantage of requiring fewer crew. Three distinctly different living spaces alone comprise more than 1,200 square feet: the salon and dining area for a formal setting; the galley, a superb spot for casual and festive entertaining; and, the sky lounge, where sweeping 360-degree views make this a peaceful retreat.
Miss Lisa expedition yacht interior view - Photo credit to Neil Rabinowitz
The main deck master suite is also large for this size yacht at over 200 square feet. Flanked by 12-square-foot port and starboard windows, it includes a king-size bed, entertainment center and marble ensuite bath. Three additional queen-berthed guest staterooms are on the lower level all with marble ensuite baths as well. Further aft, two additional cabins, each finished to guest standards, accommodate four crew or additional guests.
Miss Lisa Yacht Owner Suite - Photo credit to Neil Rabinowitz
Great care and attention was paid to every detail when crafting Miss Lisa motoryacht’s exquisite interior joinery and cabinetry of anigre, a non-threatened wood chosen for its tone and consistent and subtle grain. “After installation, eight coats of finish were applied to external and internal woodwork, each coat sanded back by hand with a subsequent coating added,” explains Ward, proud of his team’s work with Offshore Interiors to deliver an impressive final product.
Miss Lisa Super Yacht’s noticeably roomy 23-foot by 23-foot engine room allows complete access to all machinery for ease of maintenance and quick visual inspection while underway. Her strategically positioned equipment includes twin Caterpillar 18’s for propulsion and two 40kw Northern lights gensets for power. The lazarette houses a 3-phase A-SEA converter with foreign shore power.
Miss Lisa Yacht Owner Bathroom - Photo credit to Neil Rabinowitz
Compared to Citadel’s first 92, Miss Lisa expedition yacht features an extended boat deck capable of securing a 22-foot tender. The 4,500-pound-capacity Steelhead Marine crane is positioned to deploy the tender and facilitate loading through the watertight hatch aft on the main deck. Appropriately, her gleaming white below-deck spaces provide direct, easy access and stowage volume commensurate with the demands of lengthy voyages.
Following the yacht’s arrival in South Florida and summer cruising in New England, her itinerary options are endless. “It’s the right boat for the times,” concluded Miss Lisa’s owner. “It’s economical to operate, and can easily be run by a crew of two.”
Miss Lisa Expedition Yacht - Photo credit to Neil Rabinowitz
CITADEL’S 92’ MISS LISA EXPEDITION YACHT SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Citadel Yachts – USA
Naval Architect: Dennis Als
Interior Design: Joseph Artese
LOA: 92’
Beam: 25’
Draft: 7’7”
Displacement (Full Load): 193 L.T.
Displacement (Light Ship): 170 L.T.
Hull: Steel
Pilothouse & Mast: Aluminum
Engines: 2 x Caterpillar C18B-600 BHP
@ 1,800 RPM
Possible Caption: Like her predecessor, Miss Lisa yacht features remarkably fair hull surfaces, a reflection of Citadel’s mastery at welding curved steel plates to form a virtually flawless substrate for the striking Flag Blue Awlgrip finish.
