The 208 ft, / 63.4 meter Expedition motor yacht by Delta Marine known under the project name 200040 is currently in build with delivery scheduled during 2011. The 208 ft, / 63.4 meter Expedition motor yacht project 200040 was the first hull to be built at the new metal hull facility at Delta North. She is a steel and composite expedition yacht with diesel electric propulsion and dynamic positioning. Delta designed the yacht to have no geographic limitations and to meet the latest in environmental standards, including a comprehensive waste management plan, responding to the trend for more self-sufficiency and ‘greener’ superyachts.
208' / 63.4 meter Expedition motor yacht by Delta Marine - PROJECT 200040
The 208 ft, / 63.4 meter superyacht features naval architecture and exterior styling by Delta Marine. The interior was custom designed for the owner. The yacht will be able to accommodate 10-12 guests as well as 22 crew.
At 63.40-meters long, with a beam of 42’ 7″ / 13.0 meter she is very volumous. Her draft at half load is 12’ 8” / 3.9 meters. With her diesel-electric power, she will be able to attain an estimated maximum speed of 16.6 knots with a cruising speed of 15 knots. At a lower more economical speed of 12 knots she will have a range of and impressive 7,000 nautical miles
The 2011 63.4m Delta Marine motor yacht has helicopter landing capabilities and is currently designed to include a recessed helicopter garage. With an ice-class designation, this yacht is suitable for luxury entertaining and personal exploration anywhere in the world, or even remote oceanographic research.
The Delta superyacht is scheduled for delivery in 2011.
Delta PROJECT 200040
LOA: 208′ / 63.4 meters
LWL: 184’ 7” / 57.1 meters
Beam: 42’ 7″ / 13.0 meters
Draft: 12’ 8” / 3.9 meters (half load)
Displacement: 1550 long tons (half load)
Propulsion and Generators: Siemens Diesel Electric with Dynamic Positioning
(2) Cat 3512 Propulsion Generators 1700 ekW
(3) Cat C9 Ship’s Service Generators 250 ekW
Max. Speed: 16.6 knots
Cruise Speed: 15 knots
Range: 7,000 nautical miles @ 12 knots
Fuel capacity: 51,300 US gallons
Fresh Water Capacity: 12,300 US gallons
Stabilizers: Quantum QC-2200XT Zero Speed
Bow Thruster: Schottel SST 170TLK Bow Thruster 250 kW
Air-Conditioning: NR Koeling
Material: Steel / Composite
Owner and Guests: 12
Crew: 22
Naval Architecture: Delta Design Group
Exterior styling: Delta Design Group
Builder / Year: Delta / 2011
In 2009, Delta, already a world-leader in the yacht building industry, combined its expertise in composite construction with steel and aluminum hull fabrication to open a new yard dedicated to metal hull construction. The Delta North facility is located just down river from Delta’s 25-acre site and consists of a high-bay building roughly 400’ long x 100’ wide. This fully enclosed facility allows Delta to build metal hulls over 100-meters in length. The Delta North site had been previously used for building ferries and tugs, and had the high overheads and rugged utility infrastructure needed for large scale commercial shipbuilding. Delta took this facility and renovated it into a modern, fully equipped shipyard. Delta installed new rolling doors, security features, electrical and mechanical systems including two 25-ton overhead gantry cranes, and the latest equipment and tooling for metal fabrication. In addition to the investment in the facility and equipment, Delta compiled a highly experienced metal vessel construction team that represents the best in their field. This team includes skilled fabricators and welders, experienced production managers, and key additional engineers for the Delta Design Group.
The quality of work, the experience of the work force and the dedication to building the best yachts in the world are synonymous with the Delta name. Delta North complements this tradition. As each metal hull is completed, it will be transported to Delta’s main site by barge, a distance of only three miles. All outfitting and finish work including electrical and mechanical installation, interior fabrication and painting applications will be completed at the main Delta facility by the skilled artisans and craftsman that have been a part of Delta for decades.
Although Delta is best known for its all composite construction, in the last several years it has expanded its efforts in building larger metal yachts. These projects include the 240-foot, motor yacht LAUREL , with a steel hull. With the new facility, Delta is positioned to lead the industry in building metal hulls with entirely composite superstructures. “This allows us to be more innovative, less restricted by history and find unconventional solutions, lightweight, creative forms that are more progressive in design and utility,” says Jay Miner, Delta’s Chief Naval Architect.
