The prominent Dutch builder, Moonen Shipyards, has received a new order for the <200 GT luxury motor yacht ‘Matica’. Superyacht ‘Matica’ represents the second project signed from Moonen’s new Caribbean series in the space of only two months. Having just started working on the 340 GT luxury yacht ‘Martinique’, Moonen’s quality craftsmen will now also set to work on the new order in the ‘Matica’ size.
Caribbean series superyacht MATICA to be built by Moonen
When Moonen unveiled its stunning new Caribbean range of motoryachts earlier this year, the response from the industry was very positive. The ingenious hull design allows for an impressive turn of speed, low fuel consumption and high comfort levels.
Both new and existing clients have quickly picked up on these benefits and the inherent quality of the Caribbean designs. Moonen has received more serious requests for information than on any previous series, including even its successful classic motoryacht range in Moonen 84, Moonen 94, Moonen 97 and Moonen 99 versions. The attention for the Caribbean concept from both owners and the wider industry has exceeded Moonen’s expectations.
Luxury yacht MATICA - aft view
Moonen semi-series
“The first contacts with the future owner of the first ‘Matica’ translated into a signed contract within only ten weeks,” explains Emile Bilterijst, managing director of Moonen Shipyards. “The yacht will be built for experienced owners who have previously cruised mainly in the Mediterranean region and are now looking to increase their cruising area.
“Their desire to explore the Caribbean and other parts of the world led the clients to seek a seaworthy, semi-custom yacht that could be customised to their specific demands. This includes the boat being just below 200 GT with the max volume possible, which will offer a range of benefits from an operational perspective. The exact length of this ‘Matica’ will become clear once we embark on the naval architecture process.”
Super yacht MATICA - Exterior
Moonen quality partners
Like all models in Moonen’s Caribbean series, luxury yacht ‘Matica’ has been designed by Rene van der Velden. This <200 GT motoryacht will have a raised pilot house design with the owners’ suite on the main deck as a special request. The interior design brief has gone to the Adam Lay Studio in England, which recently won a World Superyacht Award for its work on the sailing yacht Inukshuk, and several Showboats Design Awards. The sale has been arranged in close cooperation with Camper and Nicholsons International.
MATICA Yacht by Moonen
Moonen warranty and quality control
By the time she is launched in the summer of 2016, ‘Matica’ yacht will also benefit from Moonen’s quality control standard. Her owners, like all Moonen clients, will also have the comfort and convenience of Moonen’s warranty terms and renowned after-sales service.
“In short, ‘Matica’ combines a distinctive and timeless style with all the attributes that have made the Moonen brand so well known,” concludes Bilterijst. “She will exude an irreplaceable Moonen sense of quality and offer an unbeatable price-quality ratio. Her sale is further convincing evidence that the Moonen Caribbean series is the future of luxury yachting in this size range.”
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